February 29 to March 4

Homework—Must Do

• 30 minutes of reading (silent or partner) at least 3 times per week
• 10 minutes of basic fact work (times tables!) at least 3 times per week
• lack of knowledge of basic facts is slowing down progress in fractions and ratios for many students—please ensure that your child is adhering to the schedule above

This week:

• The Elementary Mock Trial Project begins on Tuesday, when volunteers from the University of Calgary will be at BelPark to educate our students about the practical applications of the legal system. 
• On Friday, we have a field trip to the law offices of McCarthy Tétrault and the Calgary Courts Centre. McCarthy Tétrault will also be treating our students to a pizza lunch at their offices (kids will need snacks and water bottles). 
• We will not be having Zones of Regulation this week because of the mock trial project. Instead, we will have our final session with Matthew Miller next week. 

Next week:

• We will be watching the film adaptation of Lost in the Barrens and beginning a project looking at the book and film versions. 
• We will be having our ninth and final Zones of Regulation session with Matthew Miller.
• On Wednesday, we will be heading downtown for the City of Calgary's Safety Expo. 
• There will be an early dismissal on Friday. 
• We decided as a class to read the sequel to Lost in the Barrens, entitled The Curse of the Viking Grave. We are looking forward to beginning that novel right after Spring Break!

Ask Me:

• About the relationship between fractions, ratios, decimals, and percentages. 

February 22 to 26

Homework—Must Do

• 30 minutes of reading (silent or partner) at least 3 times per week
• 10 minutes of basic fact work (times tables!) at least 3 times per week

This week:

• We will be at WinSport (COP) skiing/snowboarding on Monday and Tuesday. 
• Wednesday is Pizza Lunch! 
• Wednesday is also Pink Shirt Day, so feel free to wear pink.
• We have our eighth session with Matthew Miller from Alberta Health Services on Thursday. 
• Paperwork for the Elementary Mock Trial Project and Safety Expo is due on Thursday at the latest. 

Next week:

• All of the 5/6s will be participating in the Elementary Mock Trial Project Tuesday through Friday. 
• On Friday, we will be heading downtown for a tour of McCarthy Tétrault LLP and the Calgary Courts Centre. 
• We will be having our ninth and final Zones of Regulation session with Matthew Miller the week after next. 

Ask Me:

• How the valley esker in Lost in the Barrens was formed (hint: it's the gravel "highway" that looks like an upside down riverbed; another hint: formed by receding glaciers).

February 15 to 18

***Pizza Lunch (next Wednesday, February 24) forms went home today and are due back tomorrow, Thursday, February 18.***


Homework—Must Do

• 30 minutes of reading (silent or partner) at least 3 times per week
• 10 minutes of basic fact work (times tables!) at least 3 times per week

There are 9 students who have not handed in either paperwork or cash/cheque for the upcoming skiing/snowboarding field trip. 

This week:

• There is a School Council meeting Tuesday at 7 pm. Click here for agendas and minutes. 
• We will be sharing Inside Out projects with the other 5/6 classes on Wednesday.
• We have our seventh session with Matthew Miller from Alberta Health Services on Thursday. 
• Math check in (on factors, multiples, and fractions) on Thursday. 
• Friday is a full day, and it is Fabulous Fan Friday (show your fandom of whatever!).

Next week:

• Skiing/snowboarding at COP Monday and Tuesday. 
• Pizza Lunch on Wednesday, February 24.
• Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day, so feel free to wear pink.
• We will be having our eighth Zones of Regulation session with Matthew Miller on Thursday. 
• Paperwork for the Elementary Mock Trial Project and Safety Expo will be going home/due back in the next couple of weeks.

Ask Me:

• About what we have learned so far in our Zones of Regulation sessions. 

February 8 to 10

Homework—Must Do

• 30 minutes of reading (silent or partner) at least 3 times per week
• 10 minutes of basic fact work (times tables!) at least 3 times per week

Update: If any of you saw the earlier update about the addition cost of the skiing/snowboarding trip, please ignore. The school will be paying the difference, so the cost for the trip will remain at $45.31.

For any parents interested in the new(ish) Math curriculum, check out this three-part information series. 



This week:

• Skiing/snowboarding forms/payment due Wednesday. 
• We have our sixth session with Matthew Miller from Alberta Health Services on Tuesday. 
• Inside Out projects are due end of day Wednesday.
• No school on Thursday or Friday (Teachers' Convention) or next Monday (Family Day).

Next week:

• We will be having our seventh Zones of Regulation session with Matthew Miller. 

Ask Me:

• About my Inside Out project.