Homework for Monday, October 6th

What a week! Thank you so much for bringing your children to the school so punctually for 6:30 this morning! The kids were great and certainly represented the school brilliantly to kick off the Round Square Conference.

Here's a look into their fantastic performance:

Tonight, please note the change in pick-up times on Wednesday, October 8th after the exciting Craig Kielburger discussion at Morven. Grade 5 students will return to Wentworth at 3:50 pm. Younger siblings are invited to enjoy the after school daycare service until we return from Morven. Regular shuttle bus children will board the Morven shuttle straight from this event. We have discussed Mr. Kielburger in class, and have looked into his great book "Kid's Guide to Active Citizenship". Here is his website to learn more! http://www.freethechildren.com/aboutus/theteam/craigkielburger.php

There will be a Patterning and Algebra Math quiz on Thursday, October 9th. 5G has soared through this unit and will doubtlessly succeed on Thursday. In preparation, students need to create one word problem tonight (look to pages 13, 19 and 20 in Jump for inspiration and guidelines to content and format). This word problem should be logical and clearly laid out on one standard piece of paper. This problem should NOT be solved on the paper, but students should understand how to solve their own creative problem. Tomorrow, I will photocopy a class set of these problems so that each student will have 20 fun and exciting patterning and algebra word problems to solve. Remember that number lines and t-charts are helpful tools!

We had a pop quiz in our Government unit today, with varying results. It is clear students need to review the branches of federal government and the responsibilities associated with each. Tonight for homework, students will complete the blank federal government flow chart, using the complete flow chart for guidance.

Please continue to keep up the wonderful practice of reading for twenty minutes and recording the title and author in agendas. I love learning what great novels everyone is reading!

Reminders:

• House assembly is Wednesday, October 8th. Students should wear their house t-shirt with their Number One uniform. Because of our trip to Morven in the afternoon, packing proper Number One is necessary. We won't need gym kits as we won't be having Spirit.
  
• Canuck jersey day will be on Thursday, October 9th. Wear your jersey/t-shirt/sweat shirt with pride over your regular uniform shirt (Ms. Gretzinger will be wearing her Leaf-gear)
• Mock federal election is on Thursday, October 9th. Be prepared to make an informed choice on the big day, and be proud to be participating in a democratic society!
  
• Scholastic and wrapping paper orders due Friday, October 1oth
• Pumpkin carving on Tuesday, October 21st. Parents are totally welcome to join us for the fun! 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Please also prepare your child with their own individual carving kit - pumpkins will be generously provided by the Capilano Suspension Bridge.