Week of March 18-22, 2013

Friday HW
1.  Unit 10 Math Test on Tuesday March 26.  The last quiz had a class average of 87 %, which is very high. The in-class activity scores were somewhat lower but still in the B range.  Homework in the unit was generally strong but siome students did not complete half or more of the four practice activities.  Students should prepare for the test by studying the "Quick Review" sections of the homework book, reviewing special vocabulary in bold print in both the homework book and the text, and can use the "Show What You Know" question in the text on pages 402-403 for practice.
2.  Test Packs were handed out today.  They are due back in class with corrections and a parent signature by next Thursday.
3.  Bring a D Cell battery to class next Monday.
4.  Cakes: April 2
     Cake Walk:  April 3, during three time slots.
The class has been very well-behaved and productive since we returned from the break.  I am going to try having gum days on Fridays going forward in recognition of their efforts.  Way to go boys and girls!

Thursday HW
1.  MMS HW book pages 100-101.
2.  Math problem of the week is due tomorrow.
3.  Tales:  Heroes, Deeds and Wonders page 8 (interest line graph) is homework tonight.  No text is needed for this section.
4.  Cake walk baking and activity support .  (April 2:  cakes to school;  April 3:  support slots)
5.  Tomorrow is Library day after lunch.  As well, we have an additional gym class tomorrow afternoon with Mr. Kula during period 6.

Wednesday HW
1.  Math problem of the week is due on Friday.
2.  Parent council has asked grade six students for their support in a Spring Thaw activity called the Cake Walk.  Proceeds from this event are slated to be donated to our partner school in Moshono, Tanzania.  Students are asked to bring a baked cake to school on Tuesday April 2 as a prize in the cake walks.  Most boxed cake mixes are nut-free but special care should be taken in the icing or other toppings added to the cake.  Ms. Deschamps has asked that they be nut-free.  Many students in 365 were very enthusiastic about the prospect of baking a cake at home.
 3.  The Parent council also requested grade six support to help supervise the event during one of three shifts.  These are 3:00 to 4:45; 4:45 to 6:30 and 6:30 to 8:00.  A number of students signed up for times.  They should check with parents to ensure that they are permission from you to attend and that the time chosen is convenient for the family.  I would like to verify commitments by Friday for attendance and cake making.  Ms. Deschamps would need such support in order to hold the event.  Thank you!

Tuesday HW
1.  MMS HW book pages 98-99 on combined transformations.
2.  The problem of the week is due on Friday.  Students were reminded to complete portions of the work on the reverse side of the page.
On Wednesday Morning we have a visitor to our class from the University of Waterloo's Math Education Department.  Mr. Schurter will be hosting workshops with all grade 6 classes that day, starting with our class at 9 AM sharp.  We'll be exploring transformations with The Geometer's Sketchpad software.  Students are asked to arrive on time and ready to go with a laptop logged in as soon as they enter the class.  It should be fun!

Monday HW
1.  MMS HW book pages 96-97.
2.  Problem of the Week due on Friday.