Reminders:
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due Monday. This project was due today...but there are several students that need to finish it for Monday. Looking forward to seeing the final products!
Mock PAT's start Monday
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Today the students began their day with their monthly pillars of care award.
Congrats to Ella, Blake, Sara, Jarvis!
After the assembly the students returned to the room for their Ancient Athens quiz. I will be sending the test home Monday to help the students study for the upcoming PAT exam.
Once the exam was completed students went down to Friday music, buddies and gym!
Fantastic day overall! Enjoy your weekend everyone! Make sure you get your work done :)
Mr Lancee
Friday, May 31, 2019
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Reminders:
Social Athens Test Tomorrow (Friday May 31)
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due tomorrow May 31 (Updated)
Pillars of Care assembly tomorrow (Friday)
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Next week we will be starting our grade 6 mock PAT exam writing. Each day the students will be writing a minimum of 3 PAT exams to prep for our upcoming tests.
Today the students began their day by practicing measuring angles within triangles and then writing a quiz to measure their understanding. The class average for the quiz was...73%!
After the quiz the students went to science where they continued their exploration of evidence and exploration. The students visited a website that helped them to break down the physical, circumstantial and testimonial evidence from a crime scene.
In the afternoon the students began to explore the Treaty of Great Peace! We learned about how the French and First Nations formed a treaty that generated peace for over 60 years!
We finished off the day by doing a kahoot as a class and working on social projects which are due tomorrow!
Social Athens Test Tomorrow (Friday May 31)
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due tomorrow May 31 (Updated)
Pillars of Care assembly tomorrow (Friday)
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Next week we will be starting our grade 6 mock PAT exam writing. Each day the students will be writing a minimum of 3 PAT exams to prep for our upcoming tests.
Today the students began their day by practicing measuring angles within triangles and then writing a quiz to measure their understanding. The class average for the quiz was...73%!
After the quiz the students went to science where they continued their exploration of evidence and exploration. The students visited a website that helped them to break down the physical, circumstantial and testimonial evidence from a crime scene.
In the afternoon the students began to explore the Treaty of Great Peace! We learned about how the French and First Nations formed a treaty that generated peace for over 60 years!
We finished off the day by doing a kahoot as a class and working on social projects which are due tomorrow!
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Reminders:
Social Athens Test Next Friday May 31
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due May 31 (Updated)
Pillars of Care assembly Friday
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Today the students began their day with a trip to music. Students are working on self reflection and goals for their music careers.
After music we continued the measurement of triangles using a protractor. Students will need to be able to measure the angles within a triangle and classify the triangle.
After Math the students moved into learning about the Iroquois. Today we learned about the roles of men, clan mothers, women, and their longhouses.
In the afternoon students started their new unit and began to learn about evidence and investigation. Students have begun to learn the different kinds of fingerprints and that all fingerprints are different!
Tomorrow the students will be having a presentation to decide on a legacy gift for the school!
Social Athens Test Next Friday May 31
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due May 31 (Updated)
Pillars of Care assembly Friday
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Today the students began their day with a trip to music. Students are working on self reflection and goals for their music careers.
After music we continued the measurement of triangles using a protractor. Students will need to be able to measure the angles within a triangle and classify the triangle.
After Math the students moved into learning about the Iroquois. Today we learned about the roles of men, clan mothers, women, and their longhouses.
In the afternoon students started their new unit and began to learn about evidence and investigation. Students have begun to learn the different kinds of fingerprints and that all fingerprints are different!
Tomorrow the students will be having a presentation to decide on a legacy gift for the school!
Monday, May 27, 2019
Reminders:
Social Athens Test Next Friday May 31
Pillars of Care Assembly MOVED to next Friday May 31
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due May 31 (Updated)
Pillars of Care assembly Friday
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Today the students began their by practicing their skills with identifying different kinds of triangles.
Below are the examples of all the triangles we have to identify.
The triangles can be identified both by angle and length of sides. The names get combined, such as: Acute Scalene!
Tomorrow we will be measuring these triangles with a protractor!
After math the students moved into social learning about the Iroquois Confederacy!
Below are two great videos discussing the concepts we learned today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79RApCgwZFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPtUSKKzBcM&t=518s
The remainder of the week will be spent exploring the concepts in greater depth and studying for our Athens test Friday!
Students were also given one hour to do Kahoot quizzes as a class!
Below is a study guide to assist students in preparing for their Athens test this Friday!
Democracy in Ancient Athens Study Guide
Various social structures in Ancient Athens which class would be
considered to be at the top
o Be familiar with the 4 classes of people in Ancient Greece and who
would be eligible to vote
Understand how Council Members (the boule) came into power or gained
their position
Know what a magistrate is and what it would be similar to in today’s court
system
Know why boys and girls were raised differently
Know which Canadian Activity is borrowed from ancient Greek Civilization
o Hint: You must be 18 years of age or older to do this
o You need to know about each of the different parties before making
your decision
Know what the 3 Pillars of Ancient Athenian Democracy are
Know how the status of a resident of Athens was determined
Who was not eligible to vote in Ancient Athens and how this is different
from Canada
Who the National Assembly was made up of
How often did the Assembly meet?
How long could a chairman of the Council of 500 serve for?
How were people selected for jury duty?
Main reason that women left the house
Who Pericles was
How fairness was demonstrated in Ancient Athenian Democracy
o Hint: has to do with the Council
Have a strong understanding of the role the Council of 500 played in
Ancient Athenian Democracy- what happened to decisions that they
made hint they needed to be approved by __________ before they could
become law
Direction from Athens to Crete
Direction from Sparta to Olympia
Name of the symbol that tells you the directions on a map
Another name for the Council of 500
How Metics could become citizens
What is an Epic
Who was involved in the courts
Social Athens Test Next Friday May 31
Pillars of Care Assembly MOVED to next Friday May 31
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due May 31 (Updated)
Pillars of Care assembly Friday
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Today the students began their by practicing their skills with identifying different kinds of triangles.
Below are the examples of all the triangles we have to identify.
The triangles can be identified both by angle and length of sides. The names get combined, such as: Acute Scalene!
Tomorrow we will be measuring these triangles with a protractor!
After math the students moved into social learning about the Iroquois Confederacy!
Below are two great videos discussing the concepts we learned today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79RApCgwZFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPtUSKKzBcM&t=518s
The remainder of the week will be spent exploring the concepts in greater depth and studying for our Athens test Friday!
Students were also given one hour to do Kahoot quizzes as a class!
Below is a study guide to assist students in preparing for their Athens test this Friday!
Democracy in Ancient Athens Study Guide
Various social structures in Ancient Athens which class would be
considered to be at the top
o Be familiar with the 4 classes of people in Ancient Greece and who
would be eligible to vote
Understand how Council Members (the boule) came into power or gained
their position
Know what a magistrate is and what it would be similar to in today’s court
system
Know why boys and girls were raised differently
Know which Canadian Activity is borrowed from ancient Greek Civilization
o Hint: You must be 18 years of age or older to do this
o You need to know about each of the different parties before making
your decision
Know what the 3 Pillars of Ancient Athenian Democracy are
Know how the status of a resident of Athens was determined
Who was not eligible to vote in Ancient Athens and how this is different
from Canada
Who the National Assembly was made up of
How often did the Assembly meet?
How long could a chairman of the Council of 500 serve for?
How were people selected for jury duty?
Main reason that women left the house
Who Pericles was
How fairness was demonstrated in Ancient Athenian Democracy
o Hint: has to do with the Council
Have a strong understanding of the role the Council of 500 played in
Ancient Athenian Democracy- what happened to decisions that they
made hint they needed to be approved by __________ before they could
become law
Direction from Athens to Crete
Direction from Sparta to Olympia
Name of the symbol that tells you the directions on a map
Another name for the Council of 500
How Metics could become citizens
What is an Epic
Who was involved in the courts
Friday, May 24, 2019
Reminders:
Social Athens Test Next Friday May 31
Pillars of Care Assembly MOVED to next Friday May 31
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due May 31 (Updated)
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Thank you to all the students parents and teache rs that attended the Spring Concert last night! My favorite part was definitely the Star Wars theme!
The students wrote their sky science unit test today. The test was /30 and was entirely made out of PAT questions. Students have already graded their tests and know their marks. Test will be sent home Monday.
After science, students were given several mathletics assignments to complete on angles.
Once they were done the students had some time to work on their social projects. These projects are due next Friday and I expect all students to work on the project over the weekend.
We finished off our day with buddies with the Kindergartens and Gym!
Have a safe, fun and hard working weekend!
Mr Lancee
Social Athens Test Next Friday May 31
Pillars of Care Assembly MOVED to next Friday May 31
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due May 31 (Updated)
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Thank you to all the students parents and teache rs that attended the Spring Concert last night! My favorite part was definitely the Star Wars theme!
The students wrote their sky science unit test today. The test was /30 and was entirely made out of PAT questions. Students have already graded their tests and know their marks. Test will be sent home Monday.
After science, students were given several mathletics assignments to complete on angles.
Once they were done the students had some time to work on their social projects. These projects are due next Friday and I expect all students to work on the project over the weekend.
We finished off our day with buddies with the Kindergartens and Gym!
Have a safe, fun and hard working weekend!
Mr Lancee
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Reminders:
Science projects all this week. If yours is not done...do it tonight.
Science test this Friday May 24
Social Athens Test Next Friday May 31
Pillars of Care Assembly MOVED to next Friday May 31
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due May 31 (Updated)
Visit to SJAM this coming Thursday afternoon May 23
Spring Concert this Thursday evening doors open at 6
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Science projects all this week. If yours is not done...do it tonight.
Science test this Friday May 24
Social Athens Test Next Friday May 31
Pillars of Care Assembly MOVED to next Friday May 31
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due May 31 (Updated)
Visit to SJAM this coming Thursday afternoon May 23
Spring Concert this Thursday evening doors open at 6
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Happy Tuesday May 21
MANY Reminders:
Science projects all this week. If yours is not done...do it tonight.
Science test this Friday May 24
Social Athens Test Next Friday May 31
Pillars of Care Assembly MOVED to next Friday May 31
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due June 4
Visit to SJAM this coming Thursday afternoon May 23
Spring Concert this Thursday evening doors open at 6
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Today the students began their day with an extended visit to music. They are diligently prepping for the concert on Thursday.
After music the students wrote their second last basic facts test for this year! The class average was... 77%! A great mark!
In the middle block of the day the students had a rehearsal with the students from the SJAM band and Jazz band. What an amazing opportunity for the young musicians to see what is coming in the next few years.
In the afternoon our class was introduced to their new social project. This project involves showing what they know through a Travel Guide to Ancient Athens! This project is designed to have students get ready for grade 7 by completing a project on their own time. I have given the students everything they need to be successful in this project. It is up to them to put it into a typed brochure/travel guide or hand write/draw the project.
Below is the task and rubric for the assignment as well as some links to help out with the research.
Students finished off their day with a visit to Mr Mueller to begin science presentations. These presentations were due today...but if yours is not finished then you need to make sure it is done before it is your turn to present.
Have a great evening!
MANY Reminders:
Science projects all this week. If yours is not done...do it tonight.
Science test this Friday May 24
Social Athens Test Next Friday May 31
Pillars of Care Assembly MOVED to next Friday May 31
Guide to Athens Self Directed at home project due June 4
Visit to SJAM this coming Thursday afternoon May 23
Spring Concert this Thursday evening doors open at 6
PAT DATES:
Social June 11
Math part B June 12
LA part B June 13
Math part A June 14
Science June 17
Today the students began their day with an extended visit to music. They are diligently prepping for the concert on Thursday.
After music the students wrote their second last basic facts test for this year! The class average was... 77%! A great mark!
In the middle block of the day the students had a rehearsal with the students from the SJAM band and Jazz band. What an amazing opportunity for the young musicians to see what is coming in the next few years.
In the afternoon our class was introduced to their new social project. This project involves showing what they know through a Travel Guide to Ancient Athens! This project is designed to have students get ready for grade 7 by completing a project on their own time. I have given the students everything they need to be successful in this project. It is up to them to put it into a typed brochure/travel guide or hand write/draw the project.
Below is the task and rubric for the assignment as well as some links to help out with the research.
Students finished off their day with a visit to Mr Mueller to begin science presentations. These presentations were due today...but if yours is not finished then you need to make sure it is done before it is your turn to present.
Have a great evening!
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Happy Wednesday May 15
Reminders:
No school Thursday, Friday or Monday!
Parent Teacher Conferences tomorrow 8-12, 3:30-7:30
Science Projects due Tuesday
Science Test Next Friday
Today the students began their day with their area, volume, perimeter quiz. This unit along with several units in grade 6 requires a good understanding of basic facts. That is why it is so important for students to push themselves to master those basic facts each day!
After math, the students went to science to work on their last hour of science projects before their due date Monday! Use the 5 days on the long weekend to get everything done!
In the afternoon the students finished their social booklets on ancient Athens before heading off to an assembly.
As many of us are well aware there have been far too many incidents in grade 6 this year. Students getting in fights, being rude, and saying nasty comments has been at an all time high. This theme has been happening across all grades. Mr Hebert called an assembly to discuss the importance of good behavior and to inform the students that they will be doing a weekly discussion/exploration of positive behaviors. As a school we can turn these behaviors around.
Hope to see everyone at parent teacher conferences tomorrow!
Mr Lancee
Reminders:
No school Thursday, Friday or Monday!
Parent Teacher Conferences tomorrow 8-12, 3:30-7:30
Science Projects due Tuesday
Science Test Next Friday
Today the students began their day with their area, volume, perimeter quiz. This unit along with several units in grade 6 requires a good understanding of basic facts. That is why it is so important for students to push themselves to master those basic facts each day!
After math, the students went to science to work on their last hour of science projects before their due date Monday! Use the 5 days on the long weekend to get everything done!
In the afternoon the students finished their social booklets on ancient Athens before heading off to an assembly.
As many of us are well aware there have been far too many incidents in grade 6 this year. Students getting in fights, being rude, and saying nasty comments has been at an all time high. This theme has been happening across all grades. Mr Hebert called an assembly to discuss the importance of good behavior and to inform the students that they will be doing a weekly discussion/exploration of positive behaviors. As a school we can turn these behaviors around.
Hope to see everyone at parent teacher conferences tomorrow!
Mr Lancee
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Happy Tuesday May 14!
I was away yesterday! Here are the important reminders for the week.
Reminders:
Science Project due Wednesday!
Science Quiz is on May 24th
Perimeter area volume quiz tomorrow!
Parent Teacher Conferences this Thursday 8-12, 4:30-7:30! Please sign up so we can chat and celebrate student achievements!
Below is an excellent review of questions they will see on their test tomorrow!
Nobody came to see me at lunch or after school for extra help so I have high hopes for tomorrow!
I was away yesterday! Here are the important reminders for the week.
Reminders:
Science Project due Wednesday!
Science Quiz is on May 24th
Perimeter area volume quiz tomorrow!
Parent Teacher Conferences this Thursday 8-12, 4:30-7:30! Please sign up so we can chat and celebrate student achievements!
Below is an excellent review of questions they will see on their test tomorrow!
Nobody came to see me at lunch or after school for extra help so I have high hopes for tomorrow!
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Happy Thursday May 9
Reminders:
Student led conferences next Thursday. 8-12 am and 3:30-7:30 pm
Area, perimeter, volume quiz next Wednesday
Well we did it room 14, one PAT down! Yesterday the students took up to four hours to write their LA part A PAT.
Today we began our day with an extra long music class. This music class is designed to get us ready for our concert in the coming weeks!
After music the students had their final dance class in gym!
After Gym we moved into doing our IRIS goals. Each student had to find an artifact and reflect on how the artifact proves they met their goal. All of the students used tests, reading aloud, showing stories, and class work to prove they met their goals.
In the afternoon students had their first lesson on volume. This unit is actually quite simple and adds one more dimension to length and width...Height! l x w x h! It is that simple!
Tomorrow we will be doing a mini quiz after our lesson to check students understanding.
The end of the day finished with a presentation on Sun safety. Be safe out there and make sure you wear your sunscreen this summer :)
Have a great day!
Mr Lancee
Reminders:
Student led conferences next Thursday. 8-12 am and 3:30-7:30 pm
Area, perimeter, volume quiz next Wednesday
Well we did it room 14, one PAT down! Yesterday the students took up to four hours to write their LA part A PAT.
Today we began our day with an extra long music class. This music class is designed to get us ready for our concert in the coming weeks!
After music the students had their final dance class in gym!
After Gym we moved into doing our IRIS goals. Each student had to find an artifact and reflect on how the artifact proves they met their goal. All of the students used tests, reading aloud, showing stories, and class work to prove they met their goals.
In the afternoon students had their first lesson on volume. This unit is actually quite simple and adds one more dimension to length and width...Height! l x w x h! It is that simple!
Tomorrow we will be doing a mini quiz after our lesson to check students understanding.
The end of the day finished with a presentation on Sun safety. Be safe out there and make sure you wear your sunscreen this summer :)
Have a great day!
Mr Lancee
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Monday, May 6, 2019
Happy Monday May 6
Reminders:
No School May 16 & 17. Student Involved Conferences 8-12 & 3:30-7:30 on May 16
Spring Concert May 23 6:30
LA PAT Part A next Wednesday All morning
Today the students began their day with revisiting Area and perimeter problems. We are currently working through the trickiest types of problems in this unit. I assigned the mathletics tasks for this unit today and they have some excellent problems for the students to solve.
After math the students wrote their Article quiz quiz which tests their breakdown and analysis skills for articles.
After the quiz we marked it and moved into creating excellent closes for articles.
An excellent close should wrap up the article, say whether the article will continue and finally provide a destination to seek out additional information such as a website.
In the afternoon students got their articles back and we looked at the positives and areas of growths needed for the PAT on Wednesday.
Tons of LA today!
After LA we moved into gym in which the students enjoyed a choice of dodgeball, basketball or badminton.
Below is two picture prompts and fact sheet for students to practice writing a story and an article for the PAT!
Reminders:
No School May 16 & 17. Student Involved Conferences 8-12 & 3:30-7:30 on May 16
Spring Concert May 23 6:30
LA PAT Part A next Wednesday All morning
Today the students began their day with revisiting Area and perimeter problems. We are currently working through the trickiest types of problems in this unit. I assigned the mathletics tasks for this unit today and they have some excellent problems for the students to solve.
After math the students wrote their Article quiz quiz which tests their breakdown and analysis skills for articles.
After the quiz we marked it and moved into creating excellent closes for articles.
An excellent close should wrap up the article, say whether the article will continue and finally provide a destination to seek out additional information such as a website.
In the afternoon students got their articles back and we looked at the positives and areas of growths needed for the PAT on Wednesday.
Tons of LA today!
After LA we moved into gym in which the students enjoyed a choice of dodgeball, basketball or badminton.
Below is two picture prompts and fact sheet for students to practice writing a story and an article for the PAT!
Friday, May 3, 2019
Happy Friday May 3
Reminders:
No School May 16 & 17. Student Involved Conferences 8-12 & 3:30-7:30 on May 16
Spring Concert May 23 6:30
LA PAT Part A next Wednesday All morning
Today the students were wrote their official second practice PAT in preparation for next week. Students were able to practice writing both and article and a story based off a fact sheet and picture prompt.
I will be marking all the stories and articles this weekend to provide feedback to students before writing their PAT on Wednesday.
I want students to enjoy their weekend, eat well, relax and get some quality rest before the PAT next week. Students should not be panicking or stressing over the PAT... It is one article, one story and over 4 hours to write both. Tons of time and we have written several stories and articles throughout the year. No Stress :)
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Mr Lancee
Reminders:
No School May 16 & 17. Student Involved Conferences 8-12 & 3:30-7:30 on May 16
Spring Concert May 23 6:30
LA PAT Part A next Wednesday All morning
Today the students were wrote their official second practice PAT in preparation for next week. Students were able to practice writing both and article and a story based off a fact sheet and picture prompt.
I will be marking all the stories and articles this weekend to provide feedback to students before writing their PAT on Wednesday.
I want students to enjoy their weekend, eat well, relax and get some quality rest before the PAT next week. Students should not be panicking or stressing over the PAT... It is one article, one story and over 4 hours to write both. Tons of time and we have written several stories and articles throughout the year. No Stress :)
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Mr Lancee
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Happy Thursday May 8
Reminders:
No School May 16 & 17. Student Involved Conferences 8-12 & 3:30-7:30 on May 16
Spring Concert May 23 6:30
Practice PAT tomorrow for LA part A
LA PAT Part A next Wednesday All morning
Today the students began their day by working through a difficult Area Problem as seen below...
Alongside solving this problem students had to prove their work with another strategy and write a connection to another unit.
In LA we spent one hour reviewing and giving feedback to peers. We are writing another practice PAT tomorrow and students gave growth feedback to support each other for tomorrow. We used two checklists to support the feedback provided to students.
In the afternoon we practiced writing plans for stories based off a picture prompt. I emphasized to the students that you need to plan a story before starting to write for best success. We also reviewed the six traits of writing including:
1. Ideas
2. Organization
3. Voice
4. Sentences
5. Vocabulary
6. Conventions
Good luck tomorrow everyone!
Mr Lancee
Reminders:
No School May 16 & 17. Student Involved Conferences 8-12 & 3:30-7:30 on May 16
Spring Concert May 23 6:30
Practice PAT tomorrow for LA part A
LA PAT Part A next Wednesday All morning
Today the students began their day by working through a difficult Area Problem as seen below...
Alongside solving this problem students had to prove their work with another strategy and write a connection to another unit.
In LA we spent one hour reviewing and giving feedback to peers. We are writing another practice PAT tomorrow and students gave growth feedback to support each other for tomorrow. We used two checklists to support the feedback provided to students.
In the afternoon we practiced writing plans for stories based off a picture prompt. I emphasized to the students that you need to plan a story before starting to write for best success. We also reviewed the six traits of writing including:
1. Ideas
2. Organization
3. Voice
4. Sentences
5. Vocabulary
6. Conventions
Good luck tomorrow everyone!
Mr Lancee
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