We began an exciting new inquiry unit today. We will be investigating light and sound for the next 6 weeks, and I am excited about the activities planned as well as the directions the students' interests will take us. Today we wondered about what light is. The students showed what they already know about light, but also what they would like to discover about light. We also wondered what the difference between natural and artificial light. Students came up with a great list of examples of natural and artificial light. We will be needing some supplies for our investigations. Please send empty, clean 1 L milk or juice cartons and Pringles or Lays canisters if you have.
Students attended gym class with Mr. Browning today. Most of the girls took a very long time to change out of their gym clothes today. The girls need to need to focus on changing only and get back to call within 5 minutes of the end of gym class. Perhaps moms and dads could time the girls in mornings to help them get an idea of how long it is taking them to get dressed.
The students attended music class with Ms. Levterova. She announced our trip to see Orchestra Games at the Toronto Centre for the Arts on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Forms and payment are due this Friday.This trip will help the students understand the sources and properties of sound as well as the impact orchestra sounds have on society.
Mme. Stella is away and we used french time to work on our new inquiry unit.
In math, both grades worked on reviewing and practicing concepts learned in our data management unit in preparation for Wednesday's unit test.
In arithmetic, students wrote a test. This test will be coming home later this week.
Homework & Reminders:
- Review list 19 words for Friday's spelling test
- MMS 3 Review p. 96-111
- MMS 4 Review p. 76-87
- Look out for a trip letter coming home today
- Discuss what innovation and technology mean
- Bring in 1 L milk or juice carton and Lays or Pringles cannisters
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