In Language Arts we read chapter 9 of Ticket to Curlew. We learned that the Ferrier kids were all having a challenging time riding their horse Prince. They also went to school and Sam was the only student "in fifth reader", which meant that everyone one else was younger than him, and he had to help with classroom jobs. After Sam helped all the kids get into their buggies and onto their horses, Prince was being a 'total savage' and was not letting him get on so he bribed him with some cookies.
We learned how to answer comprehension questions with detailed 4-5 sentence paragraphs. First we had to rephrase the question, then we had to get evidence from the book and finally we could add a connection, prediction and/or definition.
In Social Studies, we started our Homestead challenge. We will try to build a homestead that will be prosperous during seasonal changes and environmental challenges.
We also learned about what 160 acres looks like. This number is important because it was the amount of land a settler would get when they came to Canada. The pictures below show two examples of how big 160 acres is. We estimate that about 6-8 Saddledomes or 15-20 Panorama Hills Schools could fit in 160 acres!
In Science we finished our simple machine cars, and raced them for the final time. Next week we will finish our self-assessment and reflection.
In Math, we have been doing the Standard Algorithm. First you put the bigger number on top of the smaller number. Then multiply the digits on top starting with the ones, tens and hundreds. You need to regroup your number if it is a 2 digit number. You put the number in the ones place under the equals sign and carry the number in the tens place to the next number.
Here are a couple of videos that break down how it works:
This week we played the math game 4x4. If you get the same number beside each other (to the side, or up or down) you multiply them, and then you add all the products to find the total. The goal is to have the largest total.
We also created a t-chart with 1 column titled "In my Head" and the other column titled "Use a Strategy". We had to pick numbers from the circles and decide if you could do the equation in your head or if you needed a strategy.
Next week in math we will be applying our multiplication strategies to solve word problems. We will once again use the C.U.B.E.S. strategy to help us with math word problems.
C - Circle key numbers
U - Underline the question
B - Box any math words
E - Equation with equals sign
S - Solve and check
Passion Projects!
This week, Noah presented his Passion Project about Snow. We learned that New York tried to make snow illegal!
- Please return your OH Ranch forms next week by Friday, May 24th, 2019
- There is no school on Friday, May 17th.
- There is no school next week on Monday, May 20th.
- Please return library books on Tuesday, May 21st.
- The celebration of learning is scheduled next week on the evening of Thursday, May 23rd (bring your car to test the race track!). Please see below for additional details:
- 5:30 – 5:50 pm - Opening program in the gym
- Doors open at 5:20 – please proceed into the gym and grand hall with your child/children and find a seat
- 5:50 – 6:30 pm - Please visit your child’s classroom. If you have more than one child, please split your time accordingly.
- Please exit through any door except the front doors to allow the second group to enter with ease.
- 6:45 – 7:05 pm Opening program in the gym
- Doors open at 6:35 pm – please proceed into the gym and grand hall with your child/children and find a seat
- 7:05 – 7:45 pm - Please visit your child’s classroom. If you have more than one child, please split your time accordingly.
- ALL choir and handchime students need to be at the school by 5:15 pm. Please enter through the north doors where Ms. Kreze will meet you. Both the Grade 1-2, 3-4 choirs and handchime students will be performing at each celebration.
- NOTE: Grade 1-2 choir members will need to stay for the second performance but can leave right after (around 7:00 pm). Grade 3-4 choir members will arrive prior to their celebration time at 5:15 pm and will be supervised by Ms. Kreze after the first performance.
Grades K,1,2 Celebration of Learning: 5:30 – 6:30
Grades 3, 4 Celebration of Learning 6:45 – 7:45
Handchimes and Choir Instructions:
Have a miraculous long weekend!
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