Grade 6
Welcome to Grade 6! Please come visit the website for updated details about project dates, class information and much more.
I look forward to working with you and your child/ children.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Mask
I look forward to working with you and your child/ children.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Mask
Homework and Educational Resources
June 11, 2018
Language: Genius Hour Project final presentation will be done tomorrow. Practice tonight and use the checklist in the outline to make sure that you have included everything.
Dress requirements: formal wear is required
- black shorts/ khakis, tie and collared shirts for the boys
- black shorts, dress, skirt, dress shirt, flats
Religion: Saints Project is due on Thursday
Language: Genius Hour Project final presentation will be done tomorrow. Practice tonight and use the checklist in the outline to make sure that you have included everything.
Dress requirements: formal wear is required
- black shorts/ khakis, tie and collared shirts for the boys
- black shorts, dress, skirt, dress shirt, flats
Religion: Saints Project is due on Thursday
June 4, 2018
Language: final presentations will occur on June 11th for the Genius Hour Project
- Week 4 Blog entry due this week
* Track Day tomorrow
Language: final presentations will occur on June 11th for the Genius Hour Project
- Week 4 Blog entry due this week
* Track Day tomorrow
May 25, 2018
Language: please use the following link for the blog website:
https://kidblog.org/class/mrs-masks-gr-6-class-genius-hour
- You should have Week 3 completed and 2 comments by Sunday
- please use the template when completing the blog entry
Language: please use the following link for the blog website:
https://kidblog.org/class/mrs-masks-gr-6-class-genius-hour
- You should have Week 3 completed and 2 comments by Sunday
- please use the template when completing the blog entry
May 22, 2018
Language: please add Week 2 Blog entry to the website. Comment on 2 different entries.
* EQAO starts Thursday.
Language: please add Week 2 Blog entry to the website. Comment on 2 different entries.
* EQAO starts Thursday.
May 16, 2018
Language: vocabulary words for EQAO = due Thurs.
- Elevator Pitch: try to complete it for Thursday, but you can present on Tuesday if you need more time.
Math: mathletics due Fri
- the review was handed out today. Students had a full block to work on it. We will be taking it up tomorrow.
- Percents, Ratios, Decimals, and Fractions Unit Test: on Tuesday
Language: vocabulary words for EQAO = due Thurs.
- Elevator Pitch: try to complete it for Thursday, but you can present on Tuesday if you need more time.
Math: mathletics due Fri
- the review was handed out today. Students had a full block to work on it. We will be taking it up tomorrow.
- Percents, Ratios, Decimals, and Fractions Unit Test: on Tuesday
May 15, 2018
Language: EQAO Vocabulary List - due Thursday - Elevator Pitch: Thurs (we will be doing the presentations over two days so if you cannot get it done for Thursday, you will present on Mon.) Math: mathletics due Friday * Students had time to work on homework, but everyone should be working on these activities at home as well. May 14, 2018
Language: EQAO Vocabulary List - due Thursday Project: Elevator Pitch due Thursday - Use the Google slide from your Language folder or drop it into the folder, if you created a new one. - you can find this in your Language folder Math: any unfinished math questions from class - Mathletics activities - due Fri Night * Thursday, May 24 is the first day of EQAO* May 11, 2018
Language: Genius project blog due Sun. 1 Entry and 2 comments Website: https://kidblog.org/class/mrs-masks-gr-6-class-genius-hour Join Code: 75zitt4 Math: Unit rate and ratio questions - due Mon. |
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May 9, 2018
Language: project question - Fri
- Project blog entry and 2 comments due Sun
- please sign up: kidsblog.com (refer to your Language folder for the outline and link)
Language: project question - Fri
- Project blog entry and 2 comments due Sun
- please sign up: kidsblog.com (refer to your Language folder for the outline and link)
May 8, 2018
Language: log onto the blog website using the outline in your Language folder. Please sign in using your first and last name.
Language: log onto the blog website using the outline in your Language folder. Please sign in using your first and last name.
May 7, 2018
Language: procedural writing assessment on Wed Math: EQAO prep Questions homework: due Tues (6 questions) - In class, students are learning how to compare and order proper fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. *EQAO Starts: May 24, 2018 - homework is being sent home to give students extra practice with all of the math strands covered so far (Number Sense, Numeration, Geometry, Spatial Sense, Pattering, and Measurement) * Scholastics due May 17th * Open House on Thursday for Catholic Education Week* |
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May 3, 2018
Math: Fraction questions. There is a typo so only complete one number line. My apologies. - Due Fri - keep working on mathletics - due Mon. - There was an information page sent home from Sacred Heart (pink) |
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May 2, 2018
Math: new mathletics have been assigned - due Mon
- Comparing and Ordering Fractions ( 3 questions) due Thursday
Math: new mathletics have been assigned - due Mon
- Comparing and Ordering Fractions ( 3 questions) due Thursday
May 1, 2018
Language: procedural writing: https://padlet.com/safron_mask/df20xsdv9lrm
- please post one example of procedural writing, characteristics, and your name.
- read 20 min.
Language: procedural writing: https://padlet.com/safron_mask/df20xsdv9lrm
- please post one example of procedural writing, characteristics, and your name.
- read 20 min.
April 30, 2018
Math: finish 'Metric Conversions' worksheet
Math: finish 'Metric Conversions' worksheet
April 26, 2018
Math: conversions practice if you didn't finish in class.
The class did their first EQAO practice today. It went really well - thank-you for the effort.
Math: conversions practice if you didn't finish in class.
The class did their first EQAO practice today. It went really well - thank-you for the effort.
April 25, 2018
Language: Read 20 mins
Math: Area/Robot Assessment was handed back, please get it signed and bring it for your portfolio.
Language: Read 20 mins
Math: Area/Robot Assessment was handed back, please get it signed and bring it for your portfolio.
April 20, 2018
Math: a review was handed out - students had time to work on it, but everyone should be reviewing it over the weekend (and complete it) - due Monday
- Math Test: Tuesday.
- Perimeter, Area, Surface Area and Volume of Rectangular and Triangular Prisms
Language: Earth Day Journal Entry
Math: a review was handed out - students had time to work on it, but everyone should be reviewing it over the weekend (and complete it) - due Monday
- Math Test: Tuesday.
- Perimeter, Area, Surface Area and Volume of Rectangular and Triangular Prisms
Language: Earth Day Journal Entry
April 19, 2018
Math: finish up Volume Practice questions from today
* Math Test Tuesday on Perimeter, Area, Surface Area and Volume (rectangular and triangular prisms)
Language: Earth Day Journal - Thursday Entry
Math: finish up Volume Practice questions from today
* Math Test Tuesday on Perimeter, Area, Surface Area and Volume (rectangular and triangular prisms)
Language: Earth Day Journal - Thursday Entry
April 17, 2018
Math: 3 Volume Questions - due Wed
Language: Earth Week Daily Action/Activity and Journal Entry - Tuesday Entry
1) Include your name, a description of your activity and an explanation of how your actions help preserve the environment.
2) to add your journal entry: https://padlet.com/safron_mask/yulavyy62iit
- please add a post under each day of the week
Math: 3 Volume Questions - due Wed
Language: Earth Week Daily Action/Activity and Journal Entry - Tuesday Entry
1) Include your name, a description of your activity and an explanation of how your actions help preserve the environment.
2) to add your journal entry: https://padlet.com/safron_mask/yulavyy62iit
- please add a post under each day of the week
April 16, 2018
Math: working on volume of a triangular prism. The following video was shown in class. - Mathletics - due Friday. Language: Earth Week Daily Action/Activity and Journal Entry 1) Our simple actions can make an impact on the environment. Please write an entry for each day this week. Remember to include your name, a description of your activity and an explanation of how your actions help preserve the environment. 2) to add your journal entry: https://padlet.com/safron_mask/yulavyy62iit - please add a post under each day of the week April 13, 2018
- No Homework April 10, 2018
Math: mathletics due Fri Language: red Novel Study duo-tangs are due Thurs. * Don't forget about the shoe drive :) April 9, 2018
Math: today we worked on finding the Area of a parallelogram. For extra help, here is the video that was shown in class. - mathletics activities - Fri Language: started the Novel Study final project. Students will be working on the project this week -Red Number of the Stars Workbook due Wed. * Scholastics due April 20 Shoe Drive this week - bring in your gently used shoes and drop them off at the front of the school |
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April 6, 2018
Language: finish Ch. 17 questions - due Mon
- Choose a project option for Monday.
Language: finish Ch. 17 questions - due Mon
- Choose a project option for Monday.
April 5, 2018
Language: finish up Ch. 16 Questions - Fri
Religion: Bring in Shoe Box
Language: finish up Ch. 16 Questions - Fri
Religion: Bring in Shoe Box
April 4, 2018
Language: finish working on Ch. 15 questions.
Language: finish working on Ch. 15 questions.
April 3, 2018
Language: read Ch. 14
Current Events Presentation: Rosa and Michael will be going this Friday
- check out CTV, Ottawa Citizen, Kids News, and Globe and Mail
Language: read Ch. 14
Current Events Presentation: Rosa and Michael will be going this Friday
- check out CTV, Ottawa Citizen, Kids News, and Globe and Mail
March 27, 2018
Language: read Ch. 12
Math: work on question 4 from the independent task
Logo Project for Geometry
- the due date has been changed! New due date is Thurs.
- continue working on the individual component at home
Important Information for Students and Parents:
- Sacred Heart Transition Slideshow incase you missed it:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xe_C9S9MQ_XYJoobmaLY-QUYLnQWmKv5/view
- EQAO Dates:
*May 28 - June 1 Grade 6 - p.m.
* June 4 - Grade 6 - CATCH-UP
Language: read Ch. 12
Math: work on question 4 from the independent task
Logo Project for Geometry
- the due date has been changed! New due date is Thurs.
- continue working on the individual component at home
Important Information for Students and Parents:
- Sacred Heart Transition Slideshow incase you missed it:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xe_C9S9MQ_XYJoobmaLY-QUYLnQWmKv5/view
- EQAO Dates:
*May 28 - June 1 Grade 6 - p.m.
* June 4 - Grade 6 - CATCH-UP
March 26, 2018
Language: read Ch. 11, "Number the Stars"
Math: continue working on your logo project (individual part). The outline is in your math folder - due Wed
- if you are drawing it, it must be done on grid paper
- if you designed it on the computer, please print it or add it to your presentation.
* You need to create 2 logos with descriptions for each *
Language: read Ch. 11, "Number the Stars"
Math: continue working on your logo project (individual part). The outline is in your math folder - due Wed
- if you are drawing it, it must be done on grid paper
- if you designed it on the computer, please print it or add it to your presentation.
* You need to create 2 logos with descriptions for each *
March 23, 2018
Spend 15 to 20 min planning the individual part of the Logo Project. The outline has been shared with you. Please check your math folder.
Spend 15 to 20 min planning the individual part of the Logo Project. The outline has been shared with you. Please check your math folder.
March 22, 2018
Language: finish reading Ch. 9 and complete Ch. 9 questions.
Math: Rotation questions from Wed. - due Fri.
- continue working on mathletics.
Language: finish reading Ch. 9 and complete Ch. 9 questions.
Math: Rotation questions from Wed. - due Fri.
- continue working on mathletics.
March 21, 2018
Math: mathletics assignments = due Mon.
- Rotation questions (both sides) due Fri.
Language: the class will be reading and working with Ch. 9 tomorrow, it is important that you are trying to catch up if you are behind.
Math: mathletics assignments = due Mon.
- Rotation questions (both sides) due Fri.
Language: the class will be reading and working with Ch. 9 tomorrow, it is important that you are trying to catch up if you are behind.
March 19, 2018
Welcome Back!!! :)
Math: new mathletics activities have been assigned : due Mon. March 26.
* Scholastics orders are due March 26.
* Any cover pages for the yearbook need to be submitted by Friday morning.
Welcome Back!!! :)
Math: new mathletics activities have been assigned : due Mon. March 26.
* Scholastics orders are due March 26.
* Any cover pages for the yearbook need to be submitted by Friday morning.
March 8, 2018
Language: students should be done reading Ch. 7 and answering the chapter questions. This is where we are going to end before the March break.
Language: students should be done reading Ch. 7 and answering the chapter questions. This is where we are going to end before the March break.
March 7, 2018
Math: Dividing and Multiplying Decimals Quiz: Thurs.
Langauge: read Ch. 7 for Thurs.
Scholastics were handed out. Orders are due on March 26, 2018
* The class had such a great time watching the Earth Rangers today!
Math: Dividing and Multiplying Decimals Quiz: Thurs.
Langauge: read Ch. 7 for Thurs.
Scholastics were handed out. Orders are due on March 26, 2018
* The class had such a great time watching the Earth Rangers today!
March 5, 2018
Math: finish partner activity questions (dividing decimals). Most students finished this in class.
- there will be a short quiz on multiplying and dividing decimals on Thursday.
Language: Finish Ch. 5 questions.
- We left off on page 52. Finish reading Ch. 6
Math: finish partner activity questions (dividing decimals). Most students finished this in class.
- there will be a short quiz on multiplying and dividing decimals on Thursday.
Language: Finish Ch. 5 questions.
- We left off on page 52. Finish reading Ch. 6
March 2, 2018
Language: students should be done reading Ch. 5 by Monday
Have a fantastic weekend!
Language: students should be done reading Ch. 5 by Monday
Have a fantastic weekend!
Feb, 28, 2018
Very Important Information:
*March 1, 2018; Transition to Grade 7 meetings at both All Saints and Sacred Heart High School. 7 pm.
Very Important Information:
*March 1, 2018; Transition to Grade 7 meetings at both All Saints and Sacred Heart High School. 7 pm.
Feb. 26, 2018
Math Homework: Multiplying Decimals (all questions) - due Tues
Please spend 15 minutes reviewing: multiplying decimals by watching the various videos on this website:
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/me5l/html/math5.html?goLesson=10
Language: finish reading Chapter 3, 'Number the Stars' - Tues.
- the novel study books were given out, please ensure that they come back tomorrow
Very Important Information:
*March 1, 2018; Transition to Grade 7 meetings at both All Saints and Sacred Heart High School. 7 pm.
Feb. 21, 2018
Language: finish reading Ch. 1 of 'Number the Stars' - Thurs
- you can access a PDF copy of the book through the following link:
https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/cms/lib02/NC01001905/Centricity/Domain/3797/number-the-stars-lois-lowry.pdf
Vocabulary Work: Friday
- access this file through your Language folder
Religion: bring in your unit 3 forms
Language: finish reading Ch. 1 of 'Number the Stars' - Thurs
- you can access a PDF copy of the book through the following link:
https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/cms/lib02/NC01001905/Centricity/Domain/3797/number-the-stars-lois-lowry.pdf
Vocabulary Work: Friday
- access this file through your Language folder
Religion: bring in your unit 3 forms
Feb. 20, 2018
Language: Week 1 - Vocabulary Work due Fri. Please access this file through your Language folder.
Math: study tonight - math test tomorrow.
Review: multiplication (up to 2 digits by 4 digits), BEDMAS, division (up to 2 digits by 4 digits), composite number, prime numbers, factors, and multiplies.
Religion: bring Unit 3 form back to school.
Language: Week 1 - Vocabulary Work due Fri. Please access this file through your Language folder.
Math: study tonight - math test tomorrow.
Review: multiplication (up to 2 digits by 4 digits), BEDMAS, division (up to 2 digits by 4 digits), composite number, prime numbers, factors, and multiplies.
Religion: bring Unit 3 form back to school.
Feb. 16, 2018
Math: mathletics.com = due Mon.
Math Review: multiplication, BEDMAS, division, composite number, prime numbers, factors, and multiplies
- review was handed out = due Tues.
* I have shared the review incase your copy gets misplaced
**Math Test: Wed.
Math: mathletics.com = due Mon.
Math Review: multiplication, BEDMAS, division, composite number, prime numbers, factors, and multiplies
- review was handed out = due Tues.
* I have shared the review incase your copy gets misplaced
**Math Test: Wed.
Feb. 15, 2018
Math: Order of Operations (Practise Page 2) and the multiplication/division questions on the back
- mathletics due Mon
Math: Order of Operations (Practise Page 2) and the multiplication/division questions on the back
- mathletics due Mon
Feb. 14, 2018
Math: mathletics = due Mon - practise multiplication facts: 10 mins daily Language: read 20 mins. Feb. 13, 2018
Language: Grammar worksheets = Wed Math: Order of Operations and Multiplication of Decimals = Wed (handing this in) - keep working on mathletics = due Mon - 10 mins tonight - check out these helpful videos! * Now that term 1 is finished, please check your school supplies. It is important to bring pencils, a ruler, and a calculator everyday to class. Feb. 12, 2018
Language: Grammar review: commas, was/were and capitalization sheets = due Wed. Math: Division questions = due Tues. - keep working on mathletics = due Mon. Please watch these two videos for math (order of operations) * Valentine's Day will be celebrated tomorrow - wear red and pink to celebrate! |
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Feb. 09, 2018
Math: practise multiplication facts - 20 min - mathletics due Mon. |
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Feb. 7, 2018
Math: new mathematics assignments on multiplication and division due Mon.
Math: new mathematics assignments on multiplication and division due Mon.
Feb. 6, 2018
Math: new mathematics assignments on multiplication and division due Mon.
Math: new mathematics assignments on multiplication and division due Mon.
Jan. 29, 2017
Math: Multiples and Factors (pg. 1 and 2) = due Tues
Language:
- Sentence Fluency Activity = due Wed
- practice your oral presentation for your Ad project. This will be done on Wednesday
Math: Multiples and Factors (pg. 1 and 2) = due Tues
Language:
- Sentence Fluency Activity = due Wed
- practice your oral presentation for your Ad project. This will be done on Wednesday
Jan. 25, 2018
- no homework
- Scholastics order forms were handed out today - due Feb. 16
- no homework
- Scholastics order forms were handed out today - due Feb. 16
Jan. 22, 2018
- No homework was assigned today
- No homework was assigned today
Jan. 18, 2017
Math: Geometry 2D test on Monday
- the review was handed out today - due Friday.
Language: bring any images/pictures for your Ad Project. If you want me to print it, please send it to me in a Google Doc (I will print it in black and white).
Math: Geometry 2D test on Monday
- the review was handed out today - due Friday.
Language: bring any images/pictures for your Ad Project. If you want me to print it, please send it to me in a Google Doc (I will print it in black and white).
Jan. 17, 2017
Math: Geometry 2D test on Monday
- the review was handed out today - due Friday. Students will get a work period tomorrow and we will take it up on Friday.
Language: bring any images/pictures for your Ad Project. If you want me to print it, please send it to me in a Google Doc (I will print it in black and white).
Math: Geometry 2D test on Monday
- the review was handed out today - due Friday. Students will get a work period tomorrow and we will take it up on Friday.
Language: bring any images/pictures for your Ad Project. If you want me to print it, please send it to me in a Google Doc (I will print it in black and white).
Jan. 16, 2018
Math: start reviewing Geometry notes (properties of polygons). There will be a test on Monday. Review will be given on Wednesday. Language: bring any images/pictures for your Ad Project by Friday Jan. 15, 2018
Math: new mathletics activities have been assigned = due Friday Language: Advertisement Project - Planning page and layout = due Tues. (This has been shared with you so you can choose to do it on paper or on the computer. |
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Jan. 12, 2018
Math: finish properties of polygons activity (cutting out shapes and identifying each property). Remember you can exclude rotational symmetry. Students had 2 classes to work on this so it is now assigned homework = due Mon.
- start reviewing the 'Properties of Polygons' definitions note because there will be an assessment late next week
Language: Invent your product! Come up with an idea for your Ad Project.
* Remember you don't have to create a real product, you are coming up with an idea and creating an advertisement for the product. You can draw what the product will look like and bring it to class to glue onto the poster paper you will be using for your ad. If you have created something, take a picture and bring it to glue to your ad.
Math: finish properties of polygons activity (cutting out shapes and identifying each property). Remember you can exclude rotational symmetry. Students had 2 classes to work on this so it is now assigned homework = due Mon.
- start reviewing the 'Properties of Polygons' definitions note because there will be an assessment late next week
Language: Invent your product! Come up with an idea for your Ad Project.
* Remember you don't have to create a real product, you are coming up with an idea and creating an advertisement for the product. You can draw what the product will look like and bring it to class to glue onto the poster paper you will be using for your ad. If you have created something, take a picture and bring it to glue to your ad.
Jan. 10, 2018
Language: read 20 min.
- find an advertisement from a magazine, newspaper or internet that uses most or all of the advertising strategies from today (you have the sheet with the list that you can use). Bring the ad in for tomorrow.
Language: read 20 min.
- find an advertisement from a magazine, newspaper or internet that uses most or all of the advertising strategies from today (you have the sheet with the list that you can use). Bring the ad in for tomorrow.
Jan. 09, 2018
Language: finish the comic for your favourite holiday memory - due Wed.
- remember it needs a beginning, middle and end
- fill it at least four boxes and there needs to be one speech bubble in each box
Math: long division questions = due Wed.
Language: finish the comic for your favourite holiday memory - due Wed.
- remember it needs a beginning, middle and end
- fill it at least four boxes and there needs to be one speech bubble in each box
Math: long division questions = due Wed.
Jan. 8, 2018
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please remember to show your parents the letter from Veterans Canada about the blessing bags. Again, thank-you for all of the participation.
- there was no homework assigned today.
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please remember to show your parents the letter from Veterans Canada about the blessing bags. Again, thank-you for all of the participation.
- there was no homework assigned today.
Dec. 20, 2017:
- no homework
We are having a Christmas Celebration on Friday. Students are welcome to bring an extra snack on that day.
- no homework
We are having a Christmas Celebration on Friday. Students are welcome to bring an extra snack on that day.
Dec. 19, 2017
Math: there will be a quiz on constructing polygons. Students will have to construct polygons with specific side lengths and angle measurements. I've shared a slideshow with sample questions that we did today. Students can go over the questions for more practice. Please bring a ruler and a protractor tomorrow.
- study classifying triangles by angles and side lengths
Language: we had two more persuasive debates today :)! I must say, all the students in the class are very persuasive!!
Math: there will be a quiz on constructing polygons. Students will have to construct polygons with specific side lengths and angle measurements. I've shared a slideshow with sample questions that we did today. Students can go over the questions for more practice. Please bring a ruler and a protractor tomorrow.
- study classifying triangles by angles and side lengths
Language: we had two more persuasive debates today :)! I must say, all the students in the class are very persuasive!!
Dec 13, 2017
Math: mathletics = geometry activities (15 mins tonight)
Get ready for the Christmas concert!!! :)
Math: mathletics = geometry activities (15 mins tonight)
Get ready for the Christmas concert!!! :)
Dec. 11, 2017
Language: read 20 mins tonight. You may research ideas for your persuasive writing debate (research only)
Math: Mrs. McCord was in today - the students did a great job!
Christmas Concert: this Thursday. Come to my room 15 mins before your start time.
Secret Santa: letters will go home tomorrow - bring back the form to participate
Scholastics: Dec. 15.
Language: read 20 mins tonight. You may research ideas for your persuasive writing debate (research only)
Math: Mrs. McCord was in today - the students did a great job!
Christmas Concert: this Thursday. Come to my room 15 mins before your start time.
Secret Santa: letters will go home tomorrow - bring back the form to participate
Scholastics: Dec. 15.
Dec. 10, 2017
Blessing Bags: a huge THANK-YOU to the students and parents who participated in gathering items for the bags. With both classes participating, we made 49 bags for Veterans Canada. Thank-you to Michaela and the Taylor family for organizing and all the help.
Blessing Bags: a huge THANK-YOU to the students and parents who participated in gathering items for the bags. With both classes participating, we made 49 bags for Veterans Canada. Thank-you to Michaela and the Taylor family for organizing and all the help.
Dec. 7, 2017:
Language: remember to bring in a persuasive article for tomorrow and complete: 'Persuasion Is All Around'
School News:
- today was our dance-a-thon and it was a blast!
Friday is the last day to bring in PJ's for the PJ Drive
Class News: Tomorrow - we will be creating the Blessing Bags for Veteran's Canada
Scholastics: if anyone is interested in ordering from the Scholastics' flyers - please bring your orders in by Dec. 15.
Language: remember to bring in a persuasive article for tomorrow and complete: 'Persuasion Is All Around'
School News:
- today was our dance-a-thon and it was a blast!
Friday is the last day to bring in PJ's for the PJ Drive
Class News: Tomorrow - we will be creating the Blessing Bags for Veteran's Canada
Scholastics: if anyone is interested in ordering from the Scholastics' flyers - please bring your orders in by Dec. 15.
Dec. 6, 2017
Math: please finish the classifying triangles activity from today. Students had 30 mins to work on this so some students may be finished - due Thurs
Language: 'Persuasion is All Around You'-due Fri
Math: please finish the classifying triangles activity from today. Students had 30 mins to work on this so some students may be finished - due Thurs
Language: 'Persuasion is All Around You'-due Fri
Dec. 5, 2017
Math: 'What's My Angle?' Math work page was assigned for homework - this is a refresher on using a protractor.
- Reminder: please remember to bring your protractor to school. We are now working on Geometry so this is an important tool!
Language: read 20 mins
Math: 'What's My Angle?' Math work page was assigned for homework - this is a refresher on using a protractor.
- Reminder: please remember to bring your protractor to school. We are now working on Geometry so this is an important tool!
Language: read 20 mins
Dec. 4, 2017
Math: there wasn't any assigned homework today. The class will be starting a new unit tomorrow - Geometry
Language: the class started persuasive writing today - no homework
Math: there wasn't any assigned homework today. The class will be starting a new unit tomorrow - Geometry
Language: the class started persuasive writing today - no homework
Nov. 29, 2017
Math: Circle Graph/Mean homework page (all questions). Most students finished, but if you did not, please complete it tonight.
Math Quiz on Thursday (multiple choice)
- be able to read and interpret the different graphs discussed in class (circle graphs, pictographs, double- bar graph, scatter plots, stem and leaf plots, and broken line graphs.
- mean, median and mode
- the quiz will have similar questions to the ones you practiced today
Language: Read 15 min
Math: Circle Graph/Mean homework page (all questions). Most students finished, but if you did not, please complete it tonight.
Math Quiz on Thursday (multiple choice)
- be able to read and interpret the different graphs discussed in class (circle graphs, pictographs, double- bar graph, scatter plots, stem and leaf plots, and broken line graphs.
- mean, median and mode
- the quiz will have similar questions to the ones you practiced today
Language: Read 15 min
Nov. 28, 2017
Math: Finish Mathletics = due Thurs
Math Quiz on Thursday (multiple choice)
- be able to read and interpret the different graphs discussed in class (circle graphs, pictographs, double- bar graph, scatter plots, stem and leaf plots, and broken line graphs.
- mean, median and mode
- the quiz will have similar questions to the ones you practiced today
Math: Finish Mathletics = due Thurs
Math Quiz on Thursday (multiple choice)
- be able to read and interpret the different graphs discussed in class (circle graphs, pictographs, double- bar graph, scatter plots, stem and leaf plots, and broken line graphs.
- mean, median and mode
- the quiz will have similar questions to the ones you practiced today
Nov. 27, 2017
Math: Data Management Homework page, all questions assigned. Students are required to choose which graph is appropriate to use. There is a specific focus on Scatter Plots. Please review notes if you get stuck. We will be discussing this work tomorrow so if you have questions, please bring them to class (all questions = due Tues).
- please be neat, use a rule, graph are to be created on graph paper and include a scale, title, and labels
Mathletics activities = due Thurs.
Language: Read 15 mins tonight
Math: Data Management Homework page, all questions assigned. Students are required to choose which graph is appropriate to use. There is a specific focus on Scatter Plots. Please review notes if you get stuck. We will be discussing this work tomorrow so if you have questions, please bring them to class (all questions = due Tues).
- please be neat, use a rule, graph are to be created on graph paper and include a scale, title, and labels
Mathletics activities = due Thurs.
Language: Read 15 mins tonight
Nov. 26, 2017
Dear Parents,
Scholastic Orders are due Nov. 27, 2017.
Scholastics Canada still hasn't activated parent pay online for my account yet. They are fixing this problem, but any orders will have to be done by cheque for the November Catalogue. Sorry for any inconvenience this may of caused.
- Mrs. Mask
Dear Parents,
Scholastic Orders are due Nov. 27, 2017.
Scholastics Canada still hasn't activated parent pay online for my account yet. They are fixing this problem, but any orders will have to be done by cheque for the November Catalogue. Sorry for any inconvenience this may of caused.
- Mrs. Mask
Nov. 23, 2017
School News: the book fair is Nov. 28 - 30th. Parents are welcome, times were sent home on the flyer. Mrs. Stevenson is looking for parent volunteers. If someone in your family is interested, please email: [email protected] or call the school to speak with her directly.
Math: the last activities for Data Management on Mathletics have been assigned. Please work on them throughout the weekend and next week. They are due on Thurs. Nov. 30th.
School News: the book fair is Nov. 28 - 30th. Parents are welcome, times were sent home on the flyer. Mrs. Stevenson is looking for parent volunteers. If someone in your family is interested, please email: [email protected] or call the school to speak with her directly.
Math: the last activities for Data Management on Mathletics have been assigned. Please work on them throughout the weekend and next week. They are due on Thurs. Nov. 30th.
Nov. 21, 2017
Math: Bar Graph with Intervals Homework page
- all questions assigned and everyone should be working on this tonight.
Language: Read 20 min.
Math: Bar Graph with Intervals Homework page
- all questions assigned and everyone should be working on this tonight.
Language: Read 20 min.
Nov. 20, 2017
Math: Mathletics activities due Nov. 23.
Language: the class is working on their novel study, 'Bridge to Terabithia'
- all work for this will be done in class.
Scholastics: the book order will be sent on Nov. 27, 2017.
School News:
- Book Fair: Nov. 28- 30th. There was a flyer sent home with more information
Math: Mathletics activities due Nov. 23.
Language: the class is working on their novel study, 'Bridge to Terabithia'
- all work for this will be done in class.
Scholastics: the book order will be sent on Nov. 27, 2017.
School News:
- Book Fair: Nov. 28- 30th. There was a flyer sent home with more information
Nov. 17, 2017
- New Mathletics activities assigned - due: Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017.
- New Mathletics activities assigned - due: Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017.
Nov. 16, 2017
Math: Mathletics = due Friday
Language: Grammar Quiz Tomorrow
Math: Mathletics = due Friday
Language: Grammar Quiz Tomorrow
Nov. 14, 2017
Math: please look through previous posts and make sure you have visited the websites listed (complete the activities)
Language: Grammar Quiz - Thurs
- study definitions
- be prepared to provide examples of nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives
Math: please look through previous posts and make sure you have visited the websites listed (complete the activities)
Language: Grammar Quiz - Thurs
- study definitions
- be prepared to provide examples of nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives
Nov. 13, 2013
Math: Types of Graphs and Surveys ( 15 min tonight)
https://download.elearningontario.ca/repository/14/1411600000/ThomasRo_AnimalOlympicsGraphicalRepresent.html
If this link doesn't work, here is the full access process:
login: occdsbstudent
password: oerbs
Activity code (search for): ELO1411600
Language:
Descriptive Writing Assignments - due Tuesday. Students had over a week to complete this so now it is homework.
- please make sure your word list slide is complete.
As well, each student needs to complete:
- one slide for: adverbs, verbs, adjectives + one sentence
- and one slide for: 5 senses + paragraph
Math: Types of Graphs and Surveys ( 15 min tonight)
https://download.elearningontario.ca/repository/14/1411600000/ThomasRo_AnimalOlympicsGraphicalRepresent.html
If this link doesn't work, here is the full access process:
login: occdsbstudent
password: oerbs
Activity code (search for): ELO1411600
Language:
Descriptive Writing Assignments - due Tuesday. Students had over a week to complete this so now it is homework.
- please make sure your word list slide is complete.
As well, each student needs to complete:
- one slide for: adverbs, verbs, adjectives + one sentence
- and one slide for: 5 senses + paragraph
Nov. 10, 2017
Math:
Stem and Leaf Plots website/info page: http://www.mathsisfun.com/data/stem-leaf-plots.html
- click on the practice questions (13 total) and try to complete them
Coordinate Pairs practice: https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/graph-points-on-a-coordinate-plane
Language:
- descriptive writing assignment: due Monday
- please make sure your 2 slides are completed
- one slide with the adjectives/adverbs/verbs
- one slide with the 5 senses and a complete well-constructed paragraph
- please make sure you identify your work so I can tell who did what
Nov. 9, 2017
Math:
- we have started our new unit. There was homework assigned today - Plotting Coordinate Pairs, Questions: 4 - 7 = due Fri.
- continue working on the Mathletics activities assigned: due Nov. 17, 2017.
Language:
- tomorrow will be the last in class day to work on your descriptive writing assignment.
Special Note for Parents:
St. Stephen is having a Scholastic Book Fair November 28th, 29th, 30th. The book fair will be open 8:30-3:00 on the 28th and 8:30-5:00 on the 29th & 30th. There will be classroom wishlists for ideas. If you would like to volunteer at the Book Fair, please email [email protected]
Special Note for Students:
*Wear red/white on Friday for the Remembrance Day Assembly
- you may wear your uniform from Scouts, Girl Guides...etc as well.
Math:
- we have started our new unit. There was homework assigned today - Plotting Coordinate Pairs, Questions: 4 - 7 = due Fri.
- continue working on the Mathletics activities assigned: due Nov. 17, 2017.
Language:
- tomorrow will be the last in class day to work on your descriptive writing assignment.
Special Note for Parents:
St. Stephen is having a Scholastic Book Fair November 28th, 29th, 30th. The book fair will be open 8:30-3:00 on the 28th and 8:30-5:00 on the 29th & 30th. There will be classroom wishlists for ideas. If you would like to volunteer at the Book Fair, please email [email protected]
Special Note for Students:
*Wear red/white on Friday for the Remembrance Day Assembly
- you may wear your uniform from Scouts, Girl Guides...etc as well.
Nov. 8, 2017
Math: New unit: Data Management
- new mathletics activities have been assigned: due Nov. 17, 2017
Language: finishing up descriptive writing assignment with partner in class
- read 20 min tonight
Special Note:
*Wear red/white on Friday for the Remembrance Day Assembly
- you may wear your uniform from Scouts, Girl Guides...etc as well.
Math: New unit: Data Management
- new mathletics activities have been assigned: due Nov. 17, 2017
Language: finishing up descriptive writing assignment with partner in class
- read 20 min tonight
Special Note:
*Wear red/white on Friday for the Remembrance Day Assembly
- you may wear your uniform from Scouts, Girl Guides...etc as well.
Nov. 6-7, 2017
Math: Patterning Test and transitioning to a new unit - there isn't any homework assigned
Language: students are working on a descriptive writing assignment with a partner in class - no homework has been assigned at this time.
Math: Patterning Test and transitioning to a new unit - there isn't any homework assigned
Language: students are working on a descriptive writing assignment with a partner in class - no homework has been assigned at this time.
Nov. 3, 2017
Math: Math Test on Tuesday
- please complete the math review for Monday
- study: your notes, classwork and review.
- - please be comfortable with graphing patterns. Your graph needs to include a title, labels for the x - axis and y- axis, and use a representative scale for each axis.
Math: Math Test on Tuesday
- please complete the math review for Monday
- study: your notes, classwork and review.
- - please be comfortable with graphing patterns. Your graph needs to include a title, labels for the x - axis and y- axis, and use a representative scale for each axis.
Nov. 1, 2017
Math:
- Thursday will be the last math block to work on your patterning assignment
Patterning Test on Tuesday. Review will be handed out Friday and taken up Monday.
Language: students are working on a descriptive writing task with a partner and should only be done during class time.
Math:
- Thursday will be the last math block to work on your patterning assignment
Patterning Test on Tuesday. Review will be handed out Friday and taken up Monday.
Language: students are working on a descriptive writing task with a partner and should only be done during class time.
Oct. 31, 2017
Happy Halloween!!! Have fun tonight :)
Happy Halloween!!! Have fun tonight :)
Oct. 30, 2017
Language:
- creating descriptive sentences ( finish work from class)
- Continue working on Halloween Story (good draft). Tuesday will be the last in class day to work on it.
Math:
- graph patterns questions (finish work from class)
Language:
- creating descriptive sentences ( finish work from class)
- Continue working on Halloween Story (good draft). Tuesday will be the last in class day to work on it.
Math:
- graph patterns questions (finish work from class)
Oct. 26, 2017
Math:
- new Mathletics lessons have been assigned
Language:
- Halloween descriptive writing - continue working on your good draft.
- The good drafts are due next week: Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017
Math:
- new Mathletics lessons have been assigned
Language:
- Halloween descriptive writing - continue working on your good draft.
- The good drafts are due next week: Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 25, 2017
Language:
- Halloween descriptive writing - rough draft: due Thurs
Math:
- multiplication page: Thurs
- please practice your multiplication tables nightly
- mathletics lessons due
* Spirit Week starting next Monday! Bring your spirit wear :)
Oct. 24, 2017
Math: Patterning Quiz was handed back - please get a parent/guardian to sign it and bring it back. We are taking the answers up in class.
- Mathletics lessons are due tomorrow. Please continue to work on them
Language:
- Halloween descriptive writing - rough draft: due Thurs
Math:
- multiplication page: Thurs
- please practice your multiplication tables nightly
- mathletics lessons due
* Spirit Week starting next Monday! Bring your spirit wear :)
Oct. 24, 2017
Math: Patterning Quiz was handed back - please get a parent/guardian to sign it and bring it back. We are taking the answers up in class.
- Mathletics lessons are due tomorrow. Please continue to work on them
Oct. 23, 2017
Language: Types of Sentences - Examples = due Tues
Language: Types of Sentences - Examples = due Tues
Oct. 20, 2017
Math: Patterning Quiz on Monday (short test based on skills covered): Input/Output, pattern rule, table of values, terms (definition page).
- great inquiry based exploring today!
- continue with Mathletics - completed lessons due: Oct. 25
Math: Patterning Quiz on Monday (short test based on skills covered): Input/Output, pattern rule, table of values, terms (definition page).
- great inquiry based exploring today!
- continue with Mathletics - completed lessons due: Oct. 25
Oct 19, 2017
Math:
- the new Mathletics assignments for patterning have been assigned. They are due on Oct. 25, please work through them during the evening (lessons on pattern rules and using a table of values).
- there will be a short Patterning Quiz on Monday
Language:
- Recounting Writing Quiz - Friday
Math:
- the new Mathletics assignments for patterning have been assigned. They are due on Oct. 25, please work through them during the evening (lessons on pattern rules and using a table of values).
- there will be a short Patterning Quiz on Monday
Language:
- Recounting Writing Quiz - Friday
Oct. 18, 2017
Language: Recount News Article: due Thurs.
Math: the class worked on patterning word problems today in groups - no homework was assigned
Language: Recount News Article: due Thurs.
Math: the class worked on patterning word problems today in groups - no homework was assigned
Oct. 17, 2017
Math:
- Representing Patterns Numerically: due Wed
- please bring back your math test signed and bring back your ROPES assessment for your portfolio
Math:
- Representing Patterns Numerically: due Wed
- please bring back your math test signed and bring back your ROPES assessment for your portfolio
Oct. 16, 2017
Language: read 15 mins
Math:
- please bring math test back signed for your portfolio
- Exploring patterns: What do you remember?
- all questions due Tuesday
Language: read 15 mins
Math:
- please bring math test back signed for your portfolio
- Exploring patterns: What do you remember?
- all questions due Tuesday
Oct. 13, 2017
Math:
- finish up the addition and subtraction lessons on mathletics.com. We have started our new unit on Patterning.
Language:
- read 15 min.
Math:
- finish up the addition and subtraction lessons on mathletics.com. We have started our new unit on Patterning.
Language:
- read 15 min.
Oct 11, 2017
Math:
- continue to work through the assigned lessons (addition and subtraction first) on mathletics (15 mins tonight)
Math:
- continue to work through the assigned lessons (addition and subtraction first) on mathletics (15 mins tonight)
Oct. 3, 2017
Language:
1) The ROPES assessment was handed out today. Please have a parent/guardian sign it and bring it back for your Language Portfolio.
2) Letter Writing: the rough draft should be done for tomorrow.
Language:
1) The ROPES assessment was handed out today. Please have a parent/guardian sign it and bring it back for your Language Portfolio.
2) Letter Writing: the rough draft should be done for tomorrow.
September 29, 2017
Math:
- Review was taken up today.We looked at: ordering, comparing, expanding, base ten model, word form, decimals, whole numbers, and place value charts.
- Please study over the weekend. Look over the review, your notes, practice activities and be prepared to discuss different mathematical strategies (ordering and comparing whole numbers and decimals).
**Remember to be specific and use examples i.e. for ordering - which place value did you start with? Did you look for the digit with the greatest value?
Math:
- Review was taken up today.We looked at: ordering, comparing, expanding, base ten model, word form, decimals, whole numbers, and place value charts.
- Please study over the weekend. Look over the review, your notes, practice activities and be prepared to discuss different mathematical strategies (ordering and comparing whole numbers and decimals).
**Remember to be specific and use examples i.e. for ordering - which place value did you start with? Did you look for the digit with the greatest value?
September 28, 2017
Math: the review was handed out - everyone should be working on this at home tonight (there wasn't enough time for students to complete all of it). If you have a question or get stuck on something - star the question and we will take it up tomorrow.
Math: the review was handed out - everyone should be working on this at home tonight (there wasn't enough time for students to complete all of it). If you have a question or get stuck on something - star the question and we will take it up tomorrow.
September 27, 2017
Math: Comparing and Ordering Decimals (all questions). Please be detailed with your explanation about the strategy you used.
* This is the last new concept and tomorrow we will be reviewing (for the next two days).
- Please come to me with any questions.
Language:
- In class, we are learning how to use the 5W's and H. There wasn't any homework for this.
Math: Comparing and Ordering Decimals (all questions). Please be detailed with your explanation about the strategy you used.
* This is the last new concept and tomorrow we will be reviewing (for the next two days).
- Please come to me with any questions.
Language:
- In class, we are learning how to use the 5W's and H. There wasn't any homework for this.
September 26, 2017
Math:
- please make corrections to last week's homework (representing decimals)
- all questions on the 'Expanding Decimals' worksheet due tomorrow.
Language:
- new focus introduced tomorrow
Math:
- please make corrections to last week's homework (representing decimals)
- all questions on the 'Expanding Decimals' worksheet due tomorrow.
Language:
- new focus introduced tomorrow
September 22, 2017
Math
- please finish any unfinished homework for Monday: *reading and representing decimals*
- practice reading decimals: you can make up 5-10 numbers and read them out loud
- example: 0.35 = thirty-five hundredths
2) 1.185 = One decimal (you can use "and") one hundred eighty-five thousandths
Language:
* Monday* - assessment on the elements of a paragraph using ROPES
- Review notes
- Areas to review: summary sentences, staying on topic, and providing proof (supporting the answer to why)
Math
- please finish any unfinished homework for Monday: *reading and representing decimals*
- practice reading decimals: you can make up 5-10 numbers and read them out loud
- example: 0.35 = thirty-five hundredths
2) 1.185 = One decimal (you can use "and") one hundred eighty-five thousandths
Language:
* Monday* - assessment on the elements of a paragraph using ROPES
- Review notes
- Areas to review: summary sentences, staying on topic, and providing proof (supporting the answer to why)
September 20, 2015
Math
1) Finish Ordering and Comparing worksheet- due Thurs.
2) Math games, videos and resources: 20 - 30 minutes this week and over the weekend
3) Continue reading numbers and decimals at home
Language:
1) Writing: ROPES Task #2 and #3
2) Prepare for an assessment on Monday
Math
1) Finish Ordering and Comparing worksheet- due Thurs.
2) Math games, videos and resources: 20 - 30 minutes this week and over the weekend
3) Continue reading numbers and decimals at home
Language:
1) Writing: ROPES Task #2 and #3
2) Prepare for an assessment on Monday
September 15, 2017
Math:
Practice reading whole numbers and decimals (up to 1 000 000). Make some numbers up at home and read them out loud i.e.: 1 345 960 = One million three hundred forty five thousand nine hundred sixty.
Language: Favourite Summer Memory paragraph: due Monday
Math:
Practice reading whole numbers and decimals (up to 1 000 000). Make some numbers up at home and read them out loud i.e.: 1 345 960 = One million three hundred forty five thousand nine hundred sixty.
Language: Favourite Summer Memory paragraph: due Monday
September 14, 2017
Math: the class is working on place value.
Homework: here are some resources students should be looking at while at home this week and next week.
- http://www.abcya.com/place_value_hockey.htm
- http://mrnussbaum.com/placevaluepirates/
- https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-6/place-values-in-whole-numbers
Math: the class is working on place value.
Homework: here are some resources students should be looking at while at home this week and next week.
- http://www.abcya.com/place_value_hockey.htm
- http://mrnussbaum.com/placevaluepirates/
- https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-6/place-values-in-whole-numbers