Day 2

Announcements
- Field trip forms + Money due May 1st
- Plants Showcase has been moved to Tuesday 12:15 - 1:30

Inquiry into Language
Students caught me up on what I've missed over the past 2 days. Students silently read their chapter books for 20 minutes.

French

Check out Mme. Stella's blog to see what they've been working on: https://stjudesfrench-stella.blogspot.com

Inquiry into Language

Students completed their spelling tests then continued to read until recess.

RECESS/ LUNCH

Inquiry into Math

Today was a review on how to do translations. Students felt a lot more confident doing translations today. They are encouraged to carefully count the directions given from each vertex in a shape. Some steps to follow to help you successfully translate a shape.

1. Make a dot over each vertex in a shape to help you identify which points you are translating from

2. Translate each vertex according to the directions provided ex. "Move 2 spaces left and 4 spaces up"

3. Once you have translated all four vertices, connect the vertices to create an image of the original shape

4. Make sure that your image is the exact same shape and size of the original shape

Misconception: Remember that when you are translating a shape, the original point that the vertex is on does not count as 1 translation. It has to make a full jump to the next line intersect in order for it to count as a translation of 1 unit.

Unit of Inquiry

Students continued to work on the creation of their plants.

RECESS/ LUNCH

Gym

Take a look at Ms. Yustin's blog to see what they've been working on: http://sjaayustin.blogspot.com

AGENDA

- Spelling Paragraph for those who didn't finish

- Translation worksheet

- Read for 25 minutes

Grade 6 Exhibition Event

Day 4

Announcements

- Students can still bring in their Silent Dance forms and $20
-Field trip forms due May 1st

A reminder that the Wine and Cheese Social is this Friday evening. Please be sure to RSVP to Ms. Hughes-Smith if you would like to attend.

Today I was absent, so Ms. Hayward covered our class. Here are some pictures she took of the students working on their summatives. I cannot wait to see their final products!

Thank you Ms. Hayward!!!

Inquiry into Math:

Today students learned about the transformation REFLECTIONS. If your child needs some help completing their homework, they can watch the video below to help them remember how to draw a reflection over a dotted line (mirror line). In the video, only watch from 2:30 to 4:10. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJTxv-tRKj0

Agenda:

- Spelling Lesson 28 + Paragraph
- Read for 25 minutes
- Math pg. 108, 109 and Mirror Images worksheets

Day 3

Announcements

- Students can still bring in their Silent Dance forms and $20
- Casual Day tomorrow
- Bake-sale tomorrow
-Field trip forms due May 1st

A reminder that the Wine and Cheese Social is this Friday evening. Please be sure to RSVP to Ms. Hughes-Smith if you would like to attend.

Music

Check out Mrs. McMillan's blog to see what they've been working on: www.mrsmcmillanmusic.blogspot.com

French

Check out Mme. Stella's blog to see what they've been working on: https://stjudesfrench-stella.blogspot.com

Inquiry into Language
Students began to work on their spelling lesson in their notebooks for about 15 minutes. Students then completed a language Earth Day activity which talks about why we celebrate Earth Day. We discussed a variety of things we can do to help care for the Earth.

RECESS/ LUNCH

Inquiry into Math
We reviewed the concepts of symmetry through shape folding. Students worked in groups to determine how many lines of symmetry each shape has. Once all groups were finished, we had a class discussion about the lines of symmetry in each shape by having the students that worked on those shapes share how many lines of symmetry they found. This created for some great dialogue as there were a couple disagreements. We then moved on to looking at the 3 transformations we will be focusing on in this unit: translations, reflections and rotations. As a class we reviewed what each of these mean, then we watched a video to enhance this understanding. Students worked on a notebook activity, then had a worksheet to complete for homework. Tomorrow we will be going in depth on reflections.

Library

Check out Ms. Hayward's blog: https://sjalibrary.wordpress.com

RECESS/ LUNCH

Unit of Inquiry
Today students continued to work on their summatives. Some began to construct their plant while some are still filling out their graphic organizer. I cannot wait to see the final plants they create!

AGENDA:
- Read for 25 minutes
- Spelling lesson 28 + Paragraph
- Math: Transformation worksheets
- Bring Summative supplies

A message from students in Ms. Jaskolka's Grade 6 class

Donate to people who are homeless 

Hi!! Our names are Mona, Joana, and Shivam. 

We are doing a project called Exhibition, where we choose a topic we are interested in and want to research more about in order to make a positive difference in our world. We chose the topic of homelessness because we do not want anyone to be without their basic needs. Every person has the right to have a home and food to eat and clothing to wear. 

We are collecting donations so that we can donate them to Angela’s Place, a homeless shelter right here in Mississauga.

You can donate:

• Non perishable food
• Clothing (for all ages such as Pants, shirts, hats ,shoes and more) 
• Toiletries (mouthwash, feminine products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and deodorant)  
• Seasonal clothing
• Baby formula 
• Diapers 
• Baby products 

Reason why we are doing this: Our plan is to help people who are homeless who need food and clothing and any other useful materials. After collecting these materials, we are going to donate all these items to a shelter called “Angela's Place” (45 Glenn Hawthorne Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5R 4J9).

Please bring in items by Tuesday April 23, 2019 to Ms. Jaskolka's class (Room 30) 

Thank you so much for making the world a better place!

Day 2

Announcements

- We will have Gym tomorrow and Thursday so please ensure your child brings their gym clothes

- Scholastic Book Orders due April 18th

- Silent Dance forms + money due April 23rd

I was away at the Grade 5/6s soccer tournament today so our class joined Ms. Chiappetta's. Check out Ms. Chiappetta's class to see what they did today 😊

https://misschiappettasja.blogspot.com

Wine and Cheese Social

Day 4

Announcements

- Aftercare invoices due April 15th
- Silent Dance Party forms + Money due April 23rd
- Math test Monday- Review due Monday

Wine and Cheese Social

Art
Since it's Autism Awareness month we worked on a puzzle piece art activity to display on our board in the hallway. We watched a video to explain what Autism is. As a class we brainstormed some pieces to write on our puzzle pieces then students worked independently on their puzzle piece.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fy7gUIp8Ms&t=261s

French

Check out Mme. Stella's blog to see what they've been working on: https://stjudesfrench-stella.blogspot.com

RECESS/ LUNCH

Reader's Theatre
This afternoon, half of the grade 3s went on their fundraising trip to Scooter's Roller Palace with Ms. Chiappetta. The rest of the grade 3s stayed back with me and we did some Reader's Theatre. Reader's Theatre allows students to practice their fluency and expression by continually practicing their roles in their skit. Great job Grade 3s!

RECESS/ LUNCH

Work Period
Students continued to work on their puzzle piece art then had some free time.

AGENDA
- Math test Monday
- Unfinished Novel Study
- Read for 25 minutes

Day 3

Announcements

- Aftercare invoices due April 15th
- Silent Dance Party forms + Money due April 23rd
- Wizard of Oz forms + $15 due TOMORROW
- Math test Monday- Review due Monday

Wine and Cheese Social

Music

Check out Mrs. McMillan's blog to see what they've been working on: www.mrsmcmillanmusic.blogspot.com

French

Check out Mme. Stella's blog to see what they've been working on: https://stjudesfrench-stella.blogspot.com

Unit of Inquiry
Today we talked about how we can contribute to protecting plant and soil habitats. We discussed how we are responsible for caring for the plants and soil were are surrounded by and the consequences that can arise if we don't care for the soil and plants. We also discussed what soil erosion is and how we can help prevent this from happening.

RECESS/ LUNCH

Inquiry into Math
Together we worked on a strategy to solve word problems such as solving which 3D solids you can make when provided with a certain number of toothpicks and marshmallows. While doing this, we were able to recognize a pattern that exists when solving the number of vertices and edges in 3D solids:
- Pyramids: to solve the number of edges in a pyramid, multiply the number of edges in your base by 2
- Prisms: to solve the number of edges in a prism, multiply the number of edges in your base by 3. To solve the number of vertices in a prism, multiply the number of edges in your base by 2.

Great job recognizing these patterns grade 3s!
Then we began to work on our Geometry reviews. Reviews will be due on Monday. They will have another work period in class tomorrow.

RECESS/ LUNCH

Inquiry into Language
We continued to read The Secret Garden today. We answered the first two comprehension questions together to ensure we were answering in full sentences. Students are to complete the remaining comprehension questions on pages 2 and 3.

AGENDA