Grade 4 Procedural Writing Assignment-Presentations start Thursday, January 25th.

Since we returned from the break, we have been learning about how to write a procedural text in Language class. Last week students learned about the importance of breaking down a task into specific and detailed steps from the "Making a Cheese Sandwich" activity. We completed a shared writing activity and using Hapara, I shared a copy with each of the students. I added a few anchor charts at the bottom of our writing to support them during our independent writing activity.

Jello Procedural Writing
On Monday, January 15th, we made Jello as a special class activity. We had a lovely volunteer come in to help me make Jello with students in groups. We had them go through each step that needed to be completed as we made the Jello. Now students are doing their own writing! They can use pictures from home or do a google search to add to their slide deck presentation. I created a template with students and shared it with each of them. Some students have asked if they can write about something other then making Jello. I have asked that they check with me and take pictures at home to ensure that they can show each of the steps. If your child is choosing an alternative topic (with permission), please ensure they have the photos needed for each step of their directions in their Google Drive. I would recommend downloading the Google Drive app and having your child login
(username: first name.last name@ocsbstudent.ca) with their unique password and upload the photos from your device.

Attention Grade 6 Parents

**For students currently in Grade 6 with the OCSB there will be a parent information night on Thursday, April 5th @ 7:00 pm.  No registration required.

Other Information Shared from St.Peter's

St.Peter's will be holding a High School Parent Info night on Thursday, Feb. 22 2018 @ 7:00 for all parents who have students going into grades 9-12 in September 2018.  This session will cover High School Course requirements and course selection guidelines/processes.

For students new to the OCSB (currently attending public/French/private school) and would like to register at St. Peter in grades 7 or 8 for September 2018 - a parent information session will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, @ 6:30.  Parents can complete registration forms in advance and drop them off that evening.  We are asking parents to sign-up via google form - link on St.Peter's website.

Important information for the Museum of Canadian History Trip 2018

The school trip is scheduled for Monday, February 5th. Our class is still looking for parent volunteers. If you are able to volunteer, please send a note with your child OR submit a message through my blog.

-Mrs.Marchant

• Students only need to bring a jacket and mittens/gloves.
• Students bring their lunch.
• No school bags.
• No technology.

• Please review/discuss MUSEUM RULES with your child (we will be discussing these at school as well).

a) Stay with your assigned group while visiting scheduled areas.

b) Walking (no running).

c) Looking at artefacts or exhibits (no touching or taking).

d) Sit with your group to have lunch.

e) Be respectful (words and actions).

f) Clean up after lunch and the locker area before leaving.

Grade 6 Math Quiz-Geometry on Friday, January 19th

Students have been working hard on our Geometry unit since before Christmas. We are having a quiz to review all of the information covered so far. I am looking for "understanding" of the big ideas in this quiz. The format will include definitions (either multiple choice or fill in the blank), short answer, multiple choice from EQAO, problem-solving questions where students will need to apply the big ideas to solve more complex problems.

Click here for the link to my Geometry Slide Deck from class.

Students will need to know:

• definitions
• angle-the amount of turn between the intersection and two rays (lines).
• polygon-a 2D (flat) shape with 3 or more straight sides. All polygons are closed figures with no openings.
• parallelogram-a 2D shape that has 2 pairs of parallel sides (Ex. square, rhombus, rectangle)
• line of symmetry-describes a mirror image, when one half of a shape or picture matches the other half exactly. The middle line that divides the two halves is called the line of symmetry.
• reflection-flip (think of line of symmetry)
• transformation-slide (it requires a direction such as left, right, up, down OR North, West, South, East) 
• rotate-turn (Ex. clockwise, counterclockwise, 90 degrees)
• tessellation-means covering a surface with a pattern of 2D shapes with no gaps or spaces. 
• benchmark angles (acute, obtuse, right, straight, and reflex).
• problem-solve to figure angle/degrees within an angle or shape.
• use the hands on a clock with a specific time to calculate angles and measure degrees (see class work in blue duotang).
• using maniulatives such as a dry erase marker and transparency, rotate (turn) around a point, translate (slide), and reflect (flip) a 2D figure on a coordinate grid (following directions OR providing directions). Think about all our practice activities on the learning carpet.
• label the X and Y axis on a coordinate grid along with points using (x,y).

I have encouraged students to bring their math workbook and notebooks home to study. We will continue to review what students need to know for the quiz on Friday. As always, if you have any questions or need me to clarify anything, please send me a submission through my blog or write in your child's agenda.

Mrs.Marchant

Grade 6 Saints Project

A letter went home last week regarding the Saints Project our grade 6s will be working on over the next month with the Religion and Language teachers. Students have a copy in their "Language" folder of all the information that is required along with recommended sites to gather information from. When they are researching and writing their biography on their saint, students are asked to write in 3rd person perspective.  This project works in conjunction with the church and preparation for confirmation.

On Thursday, February 8th, my grade 6 class will be dressing up as their saint of choice and doing a short oral presentation in the gym starting at 10am. For this presentation, students are asked to create short point-form notes on index cards that they can refer to while they present information on their saint. While presenting, the students will be taking on the character of their saint and refer to themselves in 1st person. The class will be set up around the gym and our guests will be able to walk around freely to listen to each saint. Families are welcome to attend this unique event.

Students will be researching the following information:

Name:

Date of birth:

Date of death:

Age at death:

Where they were born/lived/died:

Feast Day:

Canonization Date:

Patron Saint of:

Are there any symbols associated with this Saint?

Brief history of their life: (include what they did to help others)

Miracles associated with this Saint:

How/why they died:

Why did you pick this Saint?

If your saint were alive today, what would they be doing? (ie. where could they be found)

Include at least one picture.

Helpful Links:

No Wikipedia

http://catholicsaints.info/

Catholic.org  http://www.catholic.org/saints/

http://www.catholic.org/saints/fun_facts_arch.php

https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/saints/saints-stories-for-all-ages

http://www.catalogs.com/info/bestof/popular-catholic-saints-for-kids

http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/

Presentation in the Gym

• Research will be completed and information written in your own words, with supporting pictures, and placed in a Google Document or Google Presentation.

• Towards the end of January, you will print out your title, name, research / information written and pictures and glue them onto a bristol board to be displayed. (See model below)

• You will also make a copy of your research/information and rewrite it in the first person and place the information on Q-Cards to be memorized for the oral presentation, in the gym -

My name is …

I was born on …

I died on …

I lived in ….. where I ….

Over my lifetime, I ...

• You will collect props and a costume, including shoes, to support your oral presentation. (See samples below)

         

          

Welcome Back!

Happy 2018! It has been a busy week back at school with a visit from Fr.Tavis, a New Years liturgy, and even a snow day!

Field Trip
To start out the new year, permission slips for the Museum of History have been handed out to students in grades 1-6. The permission slips are due by Wednesday, January 24th so that we have all of the information organized for Monday, February 5th when we go to the Museum of History. Students need to bring a bagged lunch and dress appropriately for the weather. If your child did not get a permission slip, I have extra copies available upon request.

Special Performance
On Wednesday, January 17th, the Rag and Bone Puppet Company will be presenting the play "The Dolls' House" to the school at approximately 2:30pm. This will be an exciting experience for our school because our very own choir will be singing throughout the play.