Prodigy Math Game

Students in our class have really been enjoying the math game Prodigy.  It is directly linked to the Ontario Math Curriculum.  If your child wants to access it from home, they can login with their MCS Google account.  The Google login follows the format below:

lastnamefirstinital@student.rcdsb.on.ca  
(ie. jonesc@student.rcdsb.on.ca)
Password: 3 numbers repeated twice (they know this password)

Friday, Dec. 20

Tomorrow we will be having a day filled with fun activities.  We will be watching a movie and playing games.  Students are welcome to bring their own board games and devices if they wish.  I will be providing snacks.  

Science

 We have been busy in science over the past couple of months!  Students have been creating bridges, structures and simple machines with a variety of materials.  We continue to go outside each week and are now learning about the risks of exposure if we don't dress for the weather!

 

Book Orders

Scholastic book orders are due tomorrow.

Spirit Days

The holidays are fast approaching and the Student Council has been busy planning activities to help keep us in the holiday spirit through the last week of school. During the last week (Dec. 16-20), we will have a different spirit day each day:

Monday - Santa's Workshop (dress as Santa, an elf, reindeer, etc.)

Tuesday - Toasty Tuesday (wear your comfiest clothes)

Wednesday - Ugly Sweater Day

Thursday - Red, Green and White Day

Friday - Twas the Night Before Christmas (PJ Day)

Pizza

Just a reminder that pizza orders are due on Thursday.  The best way to order is through SchoolCash Online.

Graphic Novels

For those of you whose children have a passion for graphic novels, this is a good read.

https://www.parents.com/kids/education/reading/why-you-should-encourage-your-childs-love-of-graphic-novels/?linkId=77120881

Report Cards

Report Cards were sent home today.  Please sign the bottom portion of page 2 and return it in the envelope provided.  We will use the same envelopes for all three reports.  
Thank you!

Book Fair

Our class will be attending the Book Fair tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon.  

Interviews

Elementary Parent/Teacher Interviews will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 4:00-6:30 pm and Friday, November 15, 2019 from 9:00-11:30 am.  

Parents may sign-up for an appointment on-line.  Please find attached a letter explaining the process.

Please note that sign-up on-line will be available beginning Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 9:00 am and will close on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 9:00 am.

Elem_letter_parents_schoolinterviews.pdf 

I will also be available Wednesday, November 13th after school (approx. 4-6pm) should that date work better for anyone.  You will not be able to sign up for that date online, so send me an email with the time that works best for you.  

Remembrance Day slide show

As we approach Remembrance Day we are updating our slideshow that highlights our school community military members. If you have a military member you (or your children) would like to recognize please forward the photo to nixonsa@rcdsb.on.ca.

The final date for photo submissions will be November 8th, 2019.

No Excuse words

Today, a sheet with a set of "No Excuse" spelling words was sent home with your child.  We are working on words that are most common in English writing.  The first 100 words occur in 50% of adult and student writing, so if students can master these, and apply the spelling in their writing, they will see a great improvement in the readability of their work.  Please practice the misspelled words with your child.  If there were a number of misspelled words, focus on 10 at a time so your child does not become overwhelmed.  We will also be practising them one-on-one in class.

Class Photos

Class photos and retake day tomorrow. Tuesday, October 29th.

Outdoor Ed

Just a reminder that we head outside most Wednesday mornings for outdoor ed.  Please be sure students come with the appropriate attire for the weather.  Extra layers is always a good idea.

Leaf Art

Last week during outdoor ed, students collected a variety of leaves and created some amazing art.  Unfortunately, they had started to dry out a little by the time we photographed them.  

Pulleys

We are currently exploring forces in science.  Students have been learning about the types of forces and the concept of loads.  We have been doing lots of hands on investigating including using large pulleys to explain the concept of mechanical advantage.  Local scientist, John Wills joined us for this activity.  Last week we headed down to the marina to check out how pulleys are being used in multiple configurations on sailboats.  
We also have been learning what makes structures strong and stable.