I hope everyone had a wonderful thanksgiving. This week we:

-Learned how to classify leaves based on their characteristics, used a dichotomous key to figure out types of trees, and we had an open book science test, reviewing vocabulary, the water cycle, parts of a tree and how humans use the forest.

-Reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of different ways groups makes decisions, talked about the different types of representatives we have in our three levels of government and were introduced to the principles of democracy (FREJ-Freedom, Equity, Representation and Justice).

-Published our "Worst Picture Day Ever" writing, practiced editing and worked on identifying sounds/blends to support our spelling. Some students are not finished publishing and are bringing home their journals to finish typing in the Google Classroom.

-Visualized our reading of Ban this Book.

-Created original art pieces using leaves from the natural garden space, layering wax crayon, watercolour paint, watercolour pencil crayons and chalk pastels.

-Grade 6's worked with multiples in math to create a plan for the mock scenario of selling frozen yogurt and donating the profits. They also began prime factorization (factor trees).

-Grade 5's continued to develop their strategies to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers.

-We also completed a self assessment in gym about teamwork, participation and developing our skills. 

Thank you to those who have reached out expressing an interest in volunteering for Open Minds/Campus Calgary at Art Commons. I have created a signup genius for you to sign up for the date(s) you can attend. Please note that you will require CBE volunteer clearance. If you are unsure the status of your clearance, I am happy to check for you. If you would like to obtain volunteer clearance, please come into the office with your ID and they can start the process for you. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4ca4ae22abfa7-arts

Upcoming dates:


  • October 17- Pond Walk-12:45-2:00 pm

  • October 19 - Take Me Outside Day

  • October 20 - Fun Snack - Kernels Popcorn

  • October 27 - Lifetouch Photos - Retakes

  • October 27 - University School's Parent Council is hosting a Halloween dance 

  • October 28 - Non-Instruction Day 

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