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1. Social Studies project research continues tomorrow. Congratulations to those students who were prepared and ready for a partner exchange of information today. I heard lots of purposeful talk from those pairs. Students have had one week to prepare for the beginning of this research time. With the state of internet access at our school, it is just not practical to expect to find all of the research material during the day at school. I have some books and some printed internet materials ready, but there is an expectation from me that students locate some of their own reading material. The Canadian Encyclopedia online is a good source as are the links on my webpage.
2. Math quiz tomorrow on Unit 8, Lessons 3 and 4. I continue to review the material just before the quizzes. There are more than a couple of students who seem unfamiliar with the quiz material each time. Please encourage your child to review the Quick Review portions of the home practice duo-tang in the relevant lesson sections.
3. A test package was handed out today. It should be returned with a parent signature by next Wednesday, May 13. Lots of daily math work is included with feedback as well as an inquiry questioning activity connected to our posted "deep-thinking" Q-Chart model. Inquiry-based learning is a delivery model that our superintendent is encouraging us to follow and to introduce to parents. As time passes, you will notice your child being evaluated on questioning skills more and more, both this year and in future years.
4. Cookies for Nepal fundraiser. Due tomorrow. Thank you for your generosity!
5. Scholastic orders due tomorrow.
Wednesday HW
1. Social Studies project research should be ready for class work on Thursday. Students have had one week to prepare for the beginning of this research time.
2. Math Quizzes
a) Lessons 1 and 2 on Thursday May 7
b) Lessons 3 and 4 on Friday, May 8.
3. Cookies for Nepal fundraiser. Due Friday this week. Thank you for your submissions so far.
4. Scholastic orders due Friday. Cheques only please.
1. MMS 8.5
2. Social Studies project research should be ready for class work on Thursday. Students have had one week to prepare for the beginning of this research time.
3. Cookies for Nepal fundraiser. Due Friday this week.
4. Math Quizzes
a) Lessons 1 and 2 on Thursday May 7
b) Lessons 3 and 4 on Friday, May 8.
