This week - February 19 - 23

In Math this week we are working on our fractions and ratios packages. We have finished up to Lesson 3. We worked on Ratios (Lesson 4) and Equivalent Ratios (Lesson 5). We will begin percents this week. Here is a link to the worksheets. wiki space math worksheets download  (scroll to bottom and click arrow for next page for ratios and percents)

In Science we have been working to build water filters. We will continue to 
build this week. 

 

Link to: water filters album

We reviewed for a Science Quiz. There is a QUIZ on Monday, Feb 19.  I have linked to  a copy of the Study Notes here: science quiz notes - solutions

In Socials our country profiles were due January 31^st. These have been marked. The students will be sharing their research with each other in a country fair next week. Students will fill out passports and learn facts about countries as they take a tour of the world. We will also be able to ask questions of a couple of students who have lived in different countries. 

In French we will be finishing our booklets this week.

Students can chose to write about 6 different friends, animals or family.

The sentence structure and vocabulary are the focus.

C’est un chien (It’s  a dog). Elle s'appelle Chloe. (She's called Chloe)

Elle a 2 ans. (She's 2 years old)

Elle aime jouer la  balle. (she likes to play ball)

Elle n’aime pas les chats. (she doesn’t like cats.)

C’est un chat. Il s'appelle Marveau. Il a dix ans. 

Il n’aime pas les chiens. (He doesn’t like dogs). Il adore manger. (He loves to eat!) 

The rough copies look fantastic and the illustrations look great. 

In PE we have begun to play games in volleyball and are learning how to serve and score. Sign up for rugby is underway. The volleyball teams are finishing their games this week. 

Students have finished MUSIC with Mr. Rehman. :( 

They are now doing ART with Ms. Johnston. :) 

Permission letters will go home this week for a March 6th visit to the Legislative Buildings and the IMAX.

THERE IS NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY FOR THE ProD DAY.