April 24-28, 2023 The 5/6 team would like to share with parents an invitation to a virtual session on Understanding the Relationship between Social Media and Youth Well-Being, Tuesday May 2, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The link to the Microsoft Teams Event is here . There is also more information on the University School website about the presentation. This week we started our work with Trickster Theatre. Who knew 31 kids would have so much fun with a plastic sheet! We are beginning to put together our portion of the school play. Students are asked to come to school Thursday evening, starting at 5:30 for a 6pm performance of the play. Please let me know if your child will not be able to attend. Aside from working with Trickster Theatre, this week we: -worked on our final book projects that are due on Wednesday, May 3rd -examined animal tracks, inferring what animal, where/how they travelled etc. -started figurative language stations -discussed the results of our city services su
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April 11-14th, 2023 Happy Friday! Well happy might not be the best word to describe how our class is feeling today. Today we are saying thank you and goodbye to Mr. I. He has successfully completed his practicum and will begin as a substitute teacher for the CBE in the upcoming weeks. We are so grateful for his time with us, his calm presence and passion for math and science. This week we: -Learned about the similarities/differences in local government in urban and rural locations. -Finished publishing our essays. There are a few students who are not finished. Please follow up with your child to see if it pertains to them! -Recorded and watched our Bill Nye inspired chemistry videos. -Caught up with our book clubs. Books are to be finished for Wednesday and then we will begin our final project next week. -Worked on our string art and personal reflection. -Grade 6 math finished patterns and algebra. We will be moving into geometry next. -Ms. Roa's math group finished fractions an
April 3rd - 6th, 2023 I hope everyone had a wonderful relaxing spring break. I always look forward to coming back and reconnecting with the class. This week we: -Researched our own topic of choice to write a research essay. -Learned about the responsibilities of the municipal government. -Had Gian-Carlo Carra Ward 9 councilor come speak to use about his responsibilities of being a city councilor and the vision he has for the future of Calgary. -In preparation for our guest speaker, we discussed what puddle, lake and ocean questions. Ask your child what questions they came up with. -Met with our book clubs. A number of students have jobs incomplete marked in their orange duotang. Please follow up with your child if this pertains to them. Their next meeting is Wednesday and they should be prepared with a completed job and their book read to their goal. -Started badminton and played King's Court. -Watched exemplars for our self-made Bill Nye Chemistry videos. -Continued our conversa