June 13th

We are continuing to work on our science projects that are due on Thursday.  We have to do the presentations on Thursday and no lates will be accepted.  The kids know this and they have had a lot of class time to get this all done.

Math
We are starting a new unit in math I have made a webpage with videos for the lessons etc.
http://mredclass.blogspot.ca/2016/06/unit-8-math.html

This Friday we are going swimming as a school.  We will be leaving the school around 9:30 and coming back close to the end of the day.  Your child should be prepared to be outside all day.

Unit 8 Math

This page is for Unit 8 math


Videos

Introduction

Lesson 1

Lesson 3

June 8th

We had a presentation from the blackstrap youth camp today in the afternoon.  If you want more information you can go to their website at…

www.blackstrapyouthcamp.org

We have our Unit 7 math exam tomorrow.

New spelling words today E 25

1. Knapsack
2. Highway
3. Headache
4. Self-defense
5. Lifeguard
6. Merry-go-round
7. Goodbye
8. Background
9. Brainstorm
10. Roommate
11. Flashlight
12. Headquarters
13. Workstation
14. Spokesperson
15. Fundraiser
16. Outpatient
17. Commonplace
18. Childcare
19. Storyteller
20. Cleanup

Review Words

1. Peruse
2. Amuse
3. Duet

Bonus

1. Extracurricular
2. Graveyard

June 7th

We had a good day again.  A question came up about using wikipedia for research today.  I have always said that they can use it.  They are doing research for some more mainstream things and the information on wikipedia is fairly accurate.  I saw this as a teachable moment to remind them to always have more than one source of information for their research.  Also to be able to discern the differences in the websites.  The example I used was which is more trustworthy the national energy council of canada or wikipedia.  The kids all said the nation energy council which would be correct.  Wikipedia is a good place to start your research but as the saying goes you never put all your eggs in one basket.

Tomorrow we have our spelling test

The math exam has been postponed until Thursday. We have several kids going to the city track meet and I could use the extra day to ensure they have the material down pat.

Excited

I am a bit excited this morning.  Alec came up to me all excited because he worked at home on his inquiry project.  He came back to school with a couple of writing pieces that are very well done.  While I tried to tell him I was proud and impressed it didn't mean as much as his partners looking at his work and telling him what a great job he did.  The expression of pride on his face is what makes teaching an invaluable experience for me.  I am glad I am around for the ride to see the growth of this fine young man.

This is one example of the great things that your kids are doing.  Each and every day they work so hard here at school.  They are self-motivated and driven, most of the time!  The student centered model we are using in class for science and social is really getting them to learn more than what the government is telling me what I am supposed to teach them!  They are a great group to work with thanks for letting me borrow them for the school year.

Mr. Edwards

Bowling

When: Mon. June 20

Time: 12:45pm – 3:00pm

Where: Eastview Bowl

Ø The cost of bowling is covered by our activity fees. 

Ø Students are allowed to bring money for the concession. 

Ø Parents, you are welcome to join us, but will have to drive on your own. Please email us if you plan to attend.

There might be a fee for the bus not sure yet.

June 6th

So it is the anniversary of D-Day today.  It is an important day and we discussed it in class.

We have a math test on Wednesday.  We finished the "show what you know" section today.  We are going to work on the practice test tomorrow to get ready for the test.
Math Practice test
Spelling test on Wednesday morning as usual.

Hot lunch orders need to come in as soon as you can for the School Swim day.
Order Form

Also band notes for those kids who have not handed them in yet.

June 2nd

We all got setup on our school board email today.  The kids should know how to log in.  The web page address to log in is
https://gscsmail.gscs.sk.ca/owa/

I sent home a hot lunch order form yesterday just in case you didn't get it I made a copy of it here.  It is due on June 8th
subway order form

Science Energy Conservation page
Science Page

Spelling page today

We have a math exam coming up next wednesday I will post up a practice test for you on here and link it on the calendar as well.

Math Practice Test

I have added in a calendar on the sidebar for events in our classroom.  I can even put attachments into the events for example I have attached the spelling words into the spelling test for June 8th.

June 1st

June 1st.
Here is the link to the school newsletter
June newsletter

You will find all the spelling work in the folder I have linked.  I am not planning on doing all this work with the kids.  It is all the work I have available though.  I thought it was easier to link it all in for you to use as you wish.  So today I setup the words for next week and gave them one page.  I always tell the kids they have to get the spelling work done here at school.  They should not need to bring home spelling for homework.
Spelling Folder Lesson 24

Science
Energy Conservation page

Computers
As we have all year the kids will continue to use the computers for their science projects.  If they are using their google accounts or microsoft accounts to help them complete their homework I am fine with that.  This is all part of the acceptable use policy we sent home at the beginning of the year.

As always if you have any questions feel free to contact me at the school or email me.
redwards@gscs.sk.ca

Science Energy Conservation

This is my page for our inquiry unit for Energy Conservation.  We have been studying the different forms of energy and how we get power to our houses.  We have figured out that there are 2 types of energy resources.
1.  Non-renewable resources
2.  Renewable resources.

Our goal for this unit is to have you come up with a good inquiry question that you are going to be interested in learning and sharing what you have learned about.

Nuclear Power

http://nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/nuclear-energy/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power_plant
http://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/country-profiles/countries-a-f/canada-nuclear-power.aspx
http://world-nuclear.org/
https://www.duke-energy.com/about-energy/generating-electricity/nuclear-how.asp

Wind Power
http://www.alliantenergykids.com/energyandtheenvironment/renewableenergy/022397

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/energy/windenergy.html

http://www.ducksters.com/science/environment/wind_power.php

Hydro Power
http://www.kids.esdb.bg/hydro.html

Biomass

Solar Power
Bill Nye Video

Video Website
This is a neat website you can use to build a video for your representing piece.  You have to make an account for it so I would get your parents help but it is a free site and lots of fun.
Biteable

Handouts
Inquiry Method Sheet
Inquiry Language Arts Rubric
This is the marking rubric for the language Arts portion of your assignment
Goal Setting Rubric
Goal Setting Handout

March 21st Day Information

We had Garret Peters to our classroom today.  He is the CIS Male Athlete of the year!  He showed us some cool stuff from his medals and to teach us about a good attitude towards life.  It was a great presentation ask your child about it.

Some of the students asked me to put a link to the St. Patrick's day video I showed so they can complete the listening 3-2-1 sheet.
St. Patrick's Day Video

Math
We continue our journey in Unit 5 we are getting closer to the end of the unit and students should be aware there will be a unit test after the break.

Hot Lunches.  The hot lunch orders are due on Wednesday.
Good Friday this Friday so there is no school.  Next week is Easter Break!

3 way conferences March 2016

Really enjoyed all the 3 way conferences!  It is always a great idea to celebrate your child's work.  Here is some links to some information that several parents requested.

Math Facts
Here is a couple of handouts to help with studying basic math facts at home.
Multiplication Table
Multiplication workbook
Math Skills Sheet

Reading Skills



Short Response on 3 way conferences that you can fill in if you have the time.
Feeback Survey