Weekly Update - April 2

Is it spring? Is it winter? Is it somewhere in between? Please make sure your students are prepared for all weather as we are planning a community walk next Friday.  

Highlights of the Week: 

• ELAL – students worked through various finish up work this week. We also started looking at figurative language and the various literary devices that are used in writing. Students were introduced to poetry and it’s elements. 
• Math – students finished up their project petting zoo this week. If they did not finish all elements, it will be coming home for homework. Students also wrote a test on Area, Perimeter, and Volume. We will move into fractions next week. 
• Science –  
• Grade 6 – students looked at different elements of climate change and how humans impact the climate. 
• Grade 5 – students created weather maps for the province correlated to their research city. They will also be building weather instruments next week in small group and spent time researching their chosen instrument.  
• Social – All students spent time learning about National Indigenous Languages Day and contributed to a giving tree display in our hallway.  
• Grade 5 – Students completed a reflection on their silk road project. 
• Grade 6 – We spent time writing review notes and competing for a review task to prepare for an upcoming check-in next week.  

How you can support at home: 

• Homework – A short story was sent home with questions to practice identifying themes.  
• Math – Work on fractions. 
• ELAL – Work on identifying themes within stories, movies and tv shows.  

Important Dates:  

• Good Friday (No School) – April 3 
• Sound Kreations Residency – April 6-10 
• Healthy Hunger (Mucho Burrito) – April 9 
• Open Minds – Youth Singers Field Trip – April 13-17 
• Youth Singers Performance – April 17 
• Parent Council – April 23 
• Spring Dance – April 30 
• 2nd Round Grade 6 Vaccinations – May 11  

Grade 6 PAT Dates: 

• ELAL Part A (Writing) – May 25 **updated date 
• ELAL Part B (Reading) – June 4 
• Social (**Field Test) – June 11 
• Science – June 12 
• Math Part A (Computations) – June 15 
• Math Part B (All Stems) – June 18 

Reminders: 

• Open Minds – Youth Singers Field Trip 
• Please send forms back as soon as possible.  
• Volunteers – if you are able, please add your name to the sign up sheet or email me with your availability - https://volunteersignup.org/FR9DD 
• Human Sexuality Forms – please make sure this form is sent back. If you need a new form, please reach out.  
• TRS Flex Time – Wednesdays until 4pm in the library with Mr. B and Ms. Hassen 

Learning Intention of the Week – Project Petting Zoo 

Students applied their understanding of area, perimeter, and volume to design a petting zoo that meets specific space and budget requirements. Using a set budget, students made strategic decisions as they purchased animals, enclosures, and attractions, strengthening their financial literacy through real-world calculations and problem-solving. 

Students then created a detailed blueprint of their petting zoo, using their knowledge of area and perimeter to ensure each habitat and attraction fit within the allotted space, and volume to consider the capacity of animal enclosures. Students then designed a logo and brochure that showcased their petting zoo.