Curling, anyone?!

Hello, parents and families!  We would love have to have you join us for our Curling GAME DAY on Tuesday morning!  It is from 10:30am-11:30am at the Tartan Curling Club (Broadway Avenue).  You can meet us at the club at 10:30am, or take the bus with us at 10am.  We hope to see a couple of you there!

Mini-Smartie Party #1!

We have reached the first line on our Smartie Jar, and we are celebrating with our first Mini-Smartie Party!  On Tuesday afternoon, students should bring sleds to school as we will go sledding and then watch the movie, “Despicable Me”.  Students are also invited to bring treats to enjoy during the movie.  Way to go, Grade 6!  You have been so much fun to teach in 2010!! I’m proud of you!

*FRENCH-ENGLISH DICTIONARIES ARE A MUST*

Some students have still not brought a French-English Dictionary to school.  Please ensure that your child has a Bantam New College French-English Dictionary for use in French class.
-Madame Cross

Grade 6 is in the HOUSE!

An awesome performance..

What a great show! Awesome job, Grade 6.  Click to enlarge the image..

A great quote for the season...

"You give but little when you give of your possessions.  It is when you give of yourself that you truly give."
-Kahlil Gibran

Read All About It! Tannor's in MEXICO!!

Tannor is on a surprise trip to Mexico this week.  He's writing about his adventures HERE!  Leave a comment and keep him updated on our snowy weather! :)

Craft Supplies

Hello!  This week we are going to create some fun Christmas crafts, and we need a bit of help gathering supplies.  If you have the following around your house, we'd be glad to add to our pile:
-old Christmas cards (rectangular shaped)
-ribbon
-leftover fabric pieces (Christmas or wintery fabric is best)
-empty, clean pop cans (355 mL)
-old (but clean!) socks

Thanks for your help!

The Story of Stuff

Here's the link to the website we explored yesterday- The Story of Stuff.

Links Galore!

Check out my new links page!  It has the best sites for animal research, math games and help, typing games, word games, and...my favorite web tools!  You can always find the link on the sidebar, under "Pages". 

SWIMMING TOMORROW!!!

Don't forget to bring your swimming gear tomorrow!

Prezi

You'll need this link for our writing activity today.

Camouflage Art!

Click to enlarge!  Can you find the artist's hand?

Bye Bye Birdie- Date Change

Hello!  Campbell has asked us to change the date we will be attending their performance, Bye Bye Birdie.  We will now go the following day, on Thursday, December 2 at 1:15pm.  This works out better for us anyway, as band students will not miss their full band practice.  Thanks!

Math...inspired by Kung Fu Fighting :)

Math..

Math...

Math...Continued

Team 301 presents...THE ORDER OF OPERATIONS!

Amazing Adaptations!

Here's the link for our science lesson on AMAZING ADAPTATIONS!

Curling!

In Grade 6, we learn how to curl!  It is so much fun!  Our sessions are at the following times, at the Tartan curling club: December 8, December 14, December 16 and December 21.  Our curling lesson goes from 10:30-11:30am.  On the last day, December 21, we have a game day.  If you'd like to volunteer to help out on this day, we would love the extra help.  Please let me know if you are available.  Thanks!

Video footage of Tuesday's walk...

Our Tuesday Adventure

More to come on our learning experience/adventure today, walking to Ten Thousand Villages!  The grade six students showed such great effort and attitude.  Awesome!  I'm hoping to have some students write a bit of a reflection here- far more interesting than an update from me!  Until then, here are some pictures (click to enlarge).  A big thank you to Kim and Mrs. Kelly, who joined us...your help and participation was much appreciated!

A Sweet Friday!

Walking for Water

Hello everyone!  Just an update on what's happening in our class tomorrow!  After looking at some very surprising statistics and videos on the topic of carrying water in developing countries, we have decided to try our hand at it.  The distance to Ten Thousand Villages from our school is approximately 4.8 kilometers.  This is under the average distance walked by millions around the world, but it's a good start!  We are planning to carry water one way, and a partner will carry it back.  Please send two empty (and clean) 2L pop bottles, or a 4L milk jug with your son or daughter tomorrow to help with this learning experience.

Also, remember to dress warmly and wear good shoes for our walking adventure.  I am really excited about what we will learn tomorrow. 

Today we were also lucky to have a special guest teach us more about fair trade.

Here are some links that have proved interesting on the topic of fairness:
Engineers Without Borders (Fair Trade)
Charity:Water

(A Note Sent Home Monday)

Dear Parents,                                    

Next Tuesday, November 2, we will be walking to Ten Thousand Villages, a wonderful store located on University Park Drive and Quance Street.  We are going to explore the many beautiful fair trade products from all over the world and listen to a presentation from the store manager.  This venture ties in perfectly with our current study on “Fairness” in Language Arts.  We will leave right after lunch (12:45pm) and return between 3-3:30pm. 

A couple of things to note regarding this trip:
-Please ensure that your child is dressed warmly, as it is a fair distance to the store (our walk will be our fitness for the day!)
-Consider sending a bit of money along with your child.  It’s not necessary, but it would be nice for students to have $5 to shop with at the store!
-Consider coming along!  If fair trade is something you are unfamiliar with, this is a great chance to get out for a good long walk with a fun bunch of kids ☺, and learn something new. 
-Please sign the consent/waiver form.  I know it’s a pain, but it is now necessary for us to receive these forms for every out-of-school excursion.  Thanks for your cooperation.

*Parents Please Note This!*

We are starting a unit in Health that I want to bring to parents attention.  It is called “ Your Body Grows and Changes”.  It discusses the changes that all students go through during puberty.  I am hoping that this unit will open up discussions at home.  Your child may have questions that they are uncomfortable discussing outside of the family.  Thank you for your input.  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Nancy Hognestad

Tchoukball?! What is that?!

It's the next sport we are going to discover during Phys. Ed.!  Watch this video, or watch the pros, to learn how to play this new and exciting game!

The oh so popular predator site..:)

Here's the link for the science videos we have been watching lately- Nature's Perfect Predators.  The python video we watched today was crazy!  Enjoy! 

Meet our Buddies!

Click to enlarge!

Field Trip Coming Up! Parent Volunteers Needed! :)

On Wednesday,  October 27, we are going on our first field trip!  We are going to explore the diversity of life (that's SCIENCE!) at Flying Creek.  On Monday we will learn more about trip details and how we can prepare for the day.  I am looking for two (or more!) parent volunteers, so please send me an email or a send a note with your child if you are able to join us for this day of exploration!! Thanks!

Amazing Arthropods!

Use the following sites to help you discover the FIVE COMMON ADAPTATIONS of all arthropods!
All About Arthropods
Characteristics of Arthropods

Big numbers, big records!

Here's the link for some of the craziest world records set by kids!

Water Ambassadors

1 billion people in the world do not have it.  What is it?
Access to clean water.
Today we learned about some amazing people making a difference for those without clean water in Africa.  Here are the links:
Charity: Water
Ryan's Well Foundation

The Gratitude Experiment

So- what did you learn about gratitude this week?!  Write about one thing you learned about yourself by wearing your bracelet.  Leave a comment on this post, or write about it in your writing notebook!

*Important Message!!*

This is a reminder that all lunchroom students with alternate lunch plans MUST have a note.  Otherwise, students must stay for lunch.  Also, students volunteering for safety patrol, phones or milk, should not make alternate lunch plans as they have already made a commitment to help out at the school during the lunch hour.  Thanks very much for your help with our lunchroom routine!

The Attitude of GRATITUDE

This week we are focusing on the POWER OF GRATITUDE!  It's good timing because Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but being a thankful person is a way of life...not just a season!  So this week, we will aim to be people of gratitude! What are you thankful for today?

Our quote of the week:

Unit 1 Math Test

Hello!! A note to let you know that we need an extra day to prepare for our math test, so we will have it on Wednesday, October 6.  Page 40 on the Unit Review is due tomorrow, as well as Math Homework folders with Lessons 1-8 complete.  Some students also have "Extra Practice Sheets".  These are only intended to be extra help for studying and preparing- they are not homework. THANKS!

Also tomorrow, we have our third Word Work Test!  10 words...practice, practice!

Check out our finished glogs!

See the diversity of life in various habitats by taking a peek at our GLOGS!  If yours isn't listed, then it's not finished yet!!

Jack Mack Track Stars!

Here are a few pictures from our cold, but FUN, track and field meet! (click to enlarge)

TRACK MEET TOMORROW!

Don't forget to come prepared for the track meet tomorrow!  Bring shoes, an extra pair as it could be very wet, warm clothing (gloves are suggested), water, snacks and a bag lunch!!

The Habitat Glog

Are you finished?  Check this list to find out:
-I have at least twenty photos that SHOW DIVERSITY OF LIFE in my habitat.
-I have included links that show where I found my photos, unless I used copyright friendly photos.
-I have labeled my photos with the names of animals and plants.
-I have 2-3 sentences describing my habitat.
-I have 5 interesting facts.
-I have a title.
-I have included my name.

Here are some excellent sites for your research section (the description and the 5 interesting facts):
National Geographic
Fact Monster
Biomes for Kids
Kids Do Ecology

Quote of the Week

"Be the change you want to see in the world."
-Gandhi

A Note to Band Students

This is a reminder about the mandatory "Headstart Clinic" this coming Friday and Saturday.  The clinic is for all Grade 6 Band students, and runs from 6:30-8:30pm on Friday night, and 9:00am-12:00pm on Saturday morning.  The clinic will take place at Wilfrid Walker School.  Thanks!

The Joy of Effort

The Blue Team is Victorious!

Congratulations to the 2010 GREAT EGG DROP CHAMPIONS!

Your long weekend...

Here is your homework for the LONG weekend!! (Yes, HOMEWORK! :)  Add your comment to this post by finishing this sentence:
"The best part of my long weekend was...."

A Note to Parents

Please send an email sometime this week so that I have your address as a contact.  Thanks!  My address is harmony.mcmillan@rbe.sk.ca.

Today's Assignment!

Your job today is to create a Wordle about yourself!  It is one of my very favorite sites!  Think about a variety of words to describe yourself and use Wordle to bring your word collection to life!

Welcome to Grade Six!

Welcome to a new school year, and welcome to your home online!  Bookmark our site and check back daily for homework updates, class events, photos, links and more!