This morning in Math we practiced our basic math facts using decks of cards. We played in groups of 3 and we just practiced and practiced. Hopefully all this practice will start showing in how much faster we can do these basic math additions, subtractions, etc.
Try this at home too with your kids. You can just pick two cards and multiply them subtract them and add them. Division would be a bit more challenging but we'll learn some games using that too soon. (Remove the cards that don't have numbers and the Ace we treated as a value of 1.)
In French we focused on our last writing task and finished these so we can move onto other work and learn new skills. We also did the spelling test from last week.
In Social Studies, we started working on some research work on Alberta and we used our books to find answers. The plan is to use other tools next (i.e. computers) but we first have to get our group dynamics to be working a little smoother. Sometimes group work takes a bit more focus on the group functioning well than on the content of the material. Once group communication is optimal, work becomes effortless. :)
In ELA we continued reading Wonder after we did our spelling test.
And like that, in the blink of an eye, the day was over.
Homework:
- Math review sheets (Semaine 8) - will be handed out TOMORROW- due Wed. Oct 31
- Raz-kids French books (Assignment 5) - due Oct 31
- NO ENGLISH HOMEWORK THIS WEEK
- NO FRENCH HOMEWORK THIS WEEK
- NO NEW SPELLING WORDS THIS WEEK
- Weekly Challenge (Will be updated tomorrow as last one will be discussed then.)
STUDENTS: Please bring back homeworks and tests once your parents have seen them! We will keep these in your duotangs.
Important Upcoming Dates:
- October 24 - Morning prayer - Anika
- October 24 - Picture Retakes
- October 25 - Morning prayer - Justin
- October 25 - Sammy's Pizza
- October 26 - Morning prayer - Scarlet
- October 26 - Choir @ lunch
- October 26 - Math Quiz
- October 26 - Test - Avoir & Etre au present
- October 26 - OCTOBER SCHOLASTIC ORDERS DUE
- October 29 - Morning prayer - Chantal
- October 29 - Healthy Hunger
- October 29 - MATH-A-THON PLEDGE FORMS DUE
- October 30 - Morning prayer - Golden
- October 31 - Morning prayer - Scarlet, Katerina, Justin
- November 1 - Faith Day - NO SCHOOL
- November 2 - PD Day - NO SCHOOL
- November 5 - Math-a-thon test
- November 5-8 - Swimming Lessons
About the Math-a-thon...
Reminders:
- PLEASE RETURN Field Trip Forms for Swimming, Volunteer forms (if you can volunteer on any of the days) and current swimming level forms. - WE ARE LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS ON THE 5th, and 6th OF NOVEMBER.
WE ARE PARTICULARLY LOOKING FOR DADS TO HELP OUR YOUNG MEN IN THE MEN'S CHANGE ROOM.
