Today we went over a list of other supplies that studenst should bring in. We are keeping it to a bare minimum, but your child should have that list with them tonight and be gathering their materials prepared to learn.
Students should also be checking the BLOG at least twice a week to see if there are any updates or homework assignments. Parents, make your child check, as they need to get ready for Jr High, but I would also like YOU to check and see that your child is on track.
FLA: la bande dessinée/comics. What are they, how do they differ from other writing , how to make one and pertinent vocabulary which will become a quiz later on. We will also be taking time to speak as much as possible..I have a few games that get students talking as they have been without for a while.
ELA: letter to myself that will be opened at the end of the year. Always fun to see how they've changed and if they learned anything along the way. It is also a good way for me to see their writing skills at the beginning of the year.
MATH: today we had a diagnostic quiz to see what students retained from last year and what do I, as a teacher, need to focus on this year. I do not give the students the results. It is for my purpose only.
Social: we began looking at what democracy is. It is a big subject for grade 6, however, they catch on quickly. As parents, please discuss politics with your child (not your opinions, but what the gov't does as a whole and collectively). There will be a current events component to this class which we look at this week.
SCIENCES: preuves et recherches...to be discussed tomorrow.
RELIGION: we will work on writing a prayer to be said over the intercom this month.
Recess is going much better and we will get through this!
