Wednesday, January 20, 2016

HEALTH: Students have been assigned to small groups to research a focus area in Healthy Eating.  Follow the "Big Idea" and generate 2-3 inquiry questions to research on the topic. Tonight look for 2 potential websites. You will be given a few days to collaborate online.  Next week, students will be provided a copy of their online work to them independently design an informative poster. (The poster will be presented to the class later in the week)

POETRY: Animal Journey: DUE Friday January 22nd

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Canadian Communities Wiki class-time and some at-home time to begin researching information to answer inquiry questions students generated

SCIENCE: Electricity Wiki Students will receive feedback over the next few days to bump up summary that will be used for an informational group video  
BullFrog Power Conservation Tips

MATH: Data Management: Bowling Project- Students have received peer feedback on one of the Graph designs and analysis, using this feedback to make changes & bump up your writing
Business Day:  Please complete this short survey Business Day

PARENTS NOTE: 
* Extended French Forms were sent home before the holidays.  The due date is the end of the month. Please submit to the office as they are date-stamped.
** Over the next few weeks, flyers will be sent home from various middle schools as your child will transition from Grade 6 to Grade 7.  It is important that your child share this information with you so that you have the opportunity to visit schools, attend information nights and connect with the school that will best support your child's continued learning.