Important Reminders

P.D DAY on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9!! NO SCHOOL.

Science Fair Info:

Other Reminders:

Day 1!

Hello SJA Parents,

Math:
We learned a new concept of measuring mass in terms of milligrams, grams and kilograms.

Mass- measure how much matter is in an object. It is measured in ml, g, and kg. 

The students had the opportunity to explore measuring mass by finding objects around the room and using a scale to complete the activity on page 216 in their textbooks.

UOI:

The students completed another task in their Science Fair package in preparation for the Science Fair event which will be on Friday, November 16.  Students listed and gathered their materials for their experiment which they will begin to conduct tomorrow. We continued to talk about the independent, dependent and controlled variables within their projects. We also read a book on "What is a shadow?" in preparation for our Science Centre trip which will cover properties of light and sound. 

French:

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Music:

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Language:

We corrected the homework over the weekend and looked at the Inference sheet, "What Happens Next?" The students were also given 10 minutes to quietly read a book and briefly talk about what they read. 

Agenda:

1. No math, HAPPY DIWALI everyone! 

2. Complete Spelling book Lesson 8 World List by tomorrow 

3. Bring materials for the Science experiment tomorrow

4. Bring signed Science Centre trip form 

School Events!!

Day 6!

Hello SJA Parents,

What's the scoop in Room 14? Let's check it out!

Math:
We learned about the relation between capacity and volume. Displacement occurs when an object is immersed in a fluid, pushing it out of the way and taking its place. The volume of the fluid can then be measured.

By putting the cube in the container, the water level rose from approx. 10mL to approx. 20mL. The volume of the cube is 10 cubic millilitres. We conducted our own experiment by finding out the volume of the cube when placed in the container. The students recorded their findings.

UOI:
The students completed their Eye Quiz where they had to label the different parts of the eye. We then looked at the next steps to our Science Fair summative. The students had to figure out the independent, dependent and controlled variables of their experiment. Students were also required to list the materials that they will need for the experiment in their Science Fair package as well. Please have your child go over the materials needed for their experiment tonight and to bring the materials tomorrow!

French:
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Gym: 
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Library:
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Agenda:
- Complete math worksheet on Relating Capacity and Volume

- Complete Inference sheet on 'Chocolate' (back side of What Happens Next? worksheet)

- Spelling Book Lesson 8 word list due Wednesday (spelling test on Thursday)

- Bring Science Centre trip form tomorrow

Ontario Science Centre Trip Form

Please have this signed and returned by Monday. Thank you all!

Announcement:

Oakwood Academy Fundraising

Day 5!

Hello SJA Parents,

Quote of the day:

Math:
We learned about the concept of Volume today. We looked at how we can determine the volume in 3-D objects such as a prism.

Prism- a solid with 2 bases. 

For example,

Rectangular prism

Triangular Prism

Volume- the amount of space that an object takes up or that is enclosed within a container. This can be measured in cubic centimetres or millilitres.

Rather than counting how many cubes there are that take up the object, we follow a formula in finding the volume so that it will be easier to find the volume

Volume= length x width x height

In class, the students used connecting blocks to visually see how the prisms look like if we were to use cubes and count them...

UOI:
The students worked on the next task for their Science Fair project/summative. The students brainstormed possible outcomes of their chosen science experiment and have come up with their own hypothesis. The teacher checked through the students' work to ensure that they are on the right track with their projects.

French:
Refer to blog site

Music:
Refer to blog site

Language:
The students completed their Spelling Test today on the Lesson 7 word list. Raz-kids will be assigned to the students this weekend. New word list will be assigned on Monday!

Agenda:
- Complete worksheet on Volume

- Complete Inference page on What Will Happen Next?

Go on Raz-kids to read the Fiction book assigned to you. Make sure to complete the comprehension sheet.

- Complete 'Mission' on Knowledgehook by November 12

- Bring signed math test!

- Bring TRIP FORM by next week!