Tip-top Thursday!

You Did It!

Way to go Grade 6's- you made it through EQAO. 

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Math
Grade 5's- Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

To help you- http://www.mathsisfun.com/improper-fractions.html (this is the lesson we did on the Smartboard today)
Or this- http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/fractions/fractions_to_mixed.html

Extra practice- http://math5.nelson.com/quizzes/math5quizzes/gr5_ch12_les4.htm

Science- we discussed other renewable energy sources. These included wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and tidal energy. Grade 6's, take a look at the pictures below for a brief overview of these types of renewable energy sources.

Source: http://www.progressive-charlestown.com/2013/01/diy-solar-power.html

Source: http://greenpoweroregon.com/green-power/wind-power.aspx

Source: http://www.biomassinnovation.ca/biomassandbioenergy.html

 

Source: http://technologystudent.com/energy1/tidal1.htm

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa_pre_2011/energy/mainselectricityrev5.shtml

Language- we'll be wrapping up Chapters 1-4 of Loser tomorrow. Be ready to "pick up the pace" of reading and completing the follow-up tasks (only 20 days of school remain)!

Parent/Guardian Info

Dear parents/guardians,
                                    as I increase  my efforts to introduce this blog as a communication tool with you and your child, and as your child begins to increasingly use technology, both academically, and socially the following is some important information to consider. 

Technology in Our Schools- http://www.ocsb.ca/board/administration/departments/learning-technologies

The OCSB Acceptable Use Policy (what and how technology can be used while at school): http://www.ocsb.ca/images/policies/Section-C-2/OCSB-Policy-C-2-1.pdf

 Bullying and Internet Safety- http://www.ocsb.ca/links/web-links/safe-schools-resources

 I encourage you to follow St. Brigid on Twitter for school-wide updates - https://twitter.com/StBrigid_school

Please remember to be a good digital citizen and help teach your child to be one too!
10 Digital Citizenship Tips- http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/05/10-excellent-digital-citizenship-tips.html

Communicating 

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Homework/Assignment questions- use the "Email Miss Moga" feature found on the right hand side of this page.

If you need to speak with me, please phone the school between 7:55-8:20am, 1:40- 2:55pm (except Tuesdays), or 2:55-3:25pm.

What's Up Wednesday?

FYI: MATH QUIZ (FRACTIONS) NEXT WEDNESDAY JUNE 5TH

 Grade 6's continued their second day of EQAO testing. 2 down, 1 more to go! I'm very impressed with how you are conducting yourselves during the testing. Keep it up tomorrow.

Grade 5's math- Comparing Fractions

To help you- http://www.mathsisfun.com/comparing-fractions.html

Extra practice- http://www.nelson.com/mathfocus/grade5/quizzes/ch07/mf5_ch.7_lesson_5try.htm

Language- we are still discussing Chapters 1-4 of Loser. Come prepared to write a paragraph about a   memory from your pre-school days.

Tuesday Recap

Grade 6's were hard at work on EQAO this morning, so just a note for the grade 5's regarding math.

To help you- http://www.mathsisfun.com/equivalent_fractions.html

Extra practice- http://www.nelson.com/mathfocus/grade5/quizzes/ch07/mf5_ch.7_lesson_3try.htm

Science- we discussed water power (hydroelectricity). Grade 6's check out this video we watched- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEL7yc8R42k

Source: http://curriculum.cna.ca/curriculum/cna_world_energy_res/hydro-eng.asp?bc=Hydroelectricity

Language- you should be finished reading chapters 1-4 of Loser. You should be working on the vocabulary questions. I will be checking what you have completed tomorrow.

EQAO

EQAO- starts tomorrow. Don't stress! 

Source: http://ditchthebun.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/emoticon-stress.jpg

 

Get a good night's sleep. Arrive on time. Bring gum if it will help you focus. 

Remember this:

Source: http://teachingfashionista.blogspot.ca/2012/03/ive-collected-some-adorable-things-to.html

Monday's Math

Instructions: Read the lesson on the Math is Fun website, try out the practice questions. Send me an email  

(on the side bar) if you still have questions.


Grade 5- Comparing Fractions

To help you- http://www.mathsisfun.com/comparing-fractions.html

Extra practice- http://www.nelson.com/mathfocus/grade5/quizzes/ch07/mf5_ch.7_lesson_5try.htm

Grade 6- Ratios

To help you- http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/ratio.html

Extra practice- http://www.nelson.com/mathfocus/grade6/quizzes/ch06/ch06_1.htm

 
                             

This Week in 5/6 E

Reminders: Grade 6 EQAO testing-  Tuesday, Wednesday                     and Thursday- first and second block

                  

           Friday- spelling quiz 

  

Math: Fractions- check the blog nightly for extra lessons and  practice questions

 

Science: Renewable energy sources 

Language: Novel Study- Loser by Jerry Spinelli- Chapters 1-4

Phys. Ed.: Track and Field- proper running shoes required

 

The weather forecast is calling for hot and humid temperatures later this week- I recommend bringing a water bottle to school if you have not done so already- Ottawa Weather