March 29th, 2017

Today in Math the students and I began working on division. Today we began using a compatible numbers strategy to help us to estimate division questions. See the examples below:

For example, when solving 873 / 9, students can estimate using the more compatible = 900. Since we know that 90 / 9 = 10 then we know that 900 / 9 = 100. Or in our second example, instead of using 258 / 4, we can use the more compatible 200 / 4. Since we know that 20 / 4 = 5, we know that 200 / 4 = 50. To get an even closer estimate we can use 240 / 4. Since we know that 24 / 4 = 6, we know that 240 / 4 = 60. As you can see, it is helpful to use our multiplication facts to assist us in choosing compatible numbers; that is why we were writing them out along the side. We will continue to work on this skill in upcoming classes before moving on to long division. 

In Language Arts today, we started our last type of poems - Haikus. Haikus are 3 line Japanese poems that are usually about nature. Each line has a specific set of syllables used. This creates a unique rhythm to these poems:

Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables

We practiced writing haikus in our Writer's Notebooks today. Remember, to catch up on or follow along with any of our Language Arts lessons, you can visit "Writing" under "Language Arts" to review our slideshows. 

In Science today, students learned how to read the electrical metres in homes and buildings. This can be tricky at first. Older metres should be read from right to left. It is also important to pay attention to the direction of the numbers on each dial. Finally, if the pointer is between two numbers on the dial, you read the smaller number. After some practice, we all got pretty good at it. I know some students plan on looking at their metres at home tonight. Remember, not all metres are the same and hopefully most of your homes have newer metres in them, which does make a difference. We will continue to discuss energy usage in upcoming lessons. 

It's that time of year again - registration time! In order to better prepare for the upcoming school year, please make sure that student registration forms (sent home in the student agenda today) no later than Thursday, March 30th. Parents are also able to register online.

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Helpful Registration Information
- If the student currently attends any FMPSD School they are considered current students 
- When registering, you will need to bring along a Birth Certificate or other official document of birth
- Your child must be three years old before March 1st, 2017
- Transportation is the responsibility of parents

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Agenda
Language Arts:
- Read 20 minutes

Math:
- Practice 12x, 5x, 10x, 7x, or 11x tables

Health:
- PEAK Basketball (Thursday) 

Science:
- WBRSF (April 29th @ Shell Place at MacDonald Island)

Tech & Trades Academy - Mondays (3:00-4:00 pm)
Grade 5/6 Guitar Club - No Guitar Club this Week
CG Recyclers - Day 1 (lunch recess) and Day 4 (lunch)
Snack Shack - Thursday ($2) 
Spirit Week - Wednesday, Throwback Thursday (Mini Wheats/Whole Grain Cheerios)
Yearbooks - On Sale Now (see poster below)  
CG Registration Forms - due ASAP
Growing Smiles Fundraisers - due April 26th