November Newsletter
Dear Parents,
November has arrived and with it, the frosty winter weather! We’re looking forward to a busy month, full of new opportunities to learn and explore.
Here’s an update on what we’ve been learning in core subjects:
Language Arts
In October, we:
· Continued our work in Daily 5, including how to read actively using sticky notes to record responses.
· Began our narrative writing unit. Students have set goals for narrative writing and learned how to write a great story beginning.
In November, we will be:
· Working in Book Clubs. Students will choose a book to read in groups, practicing various reader roles such as connector, questioner, summarizer, scene setter, word wizard, etc
· Continuing narrative writing, including setting and character description, showing rather than telling, and creating suspense.
Math
In October, we:
· Worked on problem-solving strategies and word problems
· Place value from less than one thousandths to greater than one million
· Started multiplication table practice daily and at home
In November, we will be:
· Fractions and ratios
· decimals and percents
· We will continue working on problem-solving skills and strategies
· We will continue multiplication table practice daily and at home
Social Studies
In October, we learned about:
· The three branches of government and roles in each branch
· Ways that government laws and regulations affect citizens
· Services that governments provide
In November, we will be learning about:
· Ancient Athens as the birthplace of democracy, including social structure, how the government worked and how decisions were made
· Flaws in the ancient Athenian system that we have improved on in our current democratic system
Science
In October, we:
· Went on a field trip to Fish Creek Park as part of our study of forests and forest management
· Concluded our Trees and Forests unit
In November, we will be:
· Beginning Air and Aerodynamics
· Studying properties of air and Bernoulli’s principle
Important Dates in November:
November 22 – Progress Reports go home
November 28 and 29 – Parent Teacher Interviews – no classes
At the end of November, our Term One progress reports will arrive home. We are looking forward to sharing what your child has learned thus far in Grade 6 with you, as well as letting you know how they can extend or deepen their learning! On November 22, the same day progress reports arrive home, you will be able to book a parent-teacher interview using the Conference Manager. If you need to register as a new user, or you need more information on how to use Conference Manager, please visit our school website at cssd.ab.ca/blessedjohn23, or contact us and we’ll be happy to guide you through the process.
Finally, if you’re looking for a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack idea, here’s a recipe for you to try from www.canadianfamily.ca!
Scrambled Egg “Cupcakes”
¼ cup chopped vegetables (spinach, corn, broccoli, red pepper, etc)
3 eggs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup milk
¼ cup diced cooked ham, bacon or sausage
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray or brush well with oil. In a 2-cup glass measure, whisk together eggs, milk and cheese. Pour into muffin cups, dividing evenly. Sprinkle chopped vegetables on top. Bake 13 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes, then run a knife around edges and remove cupcakes from muffin cups. Store in a sealed container in refrigerator. These freeze very well and are easy to warm up in the microwave!
Please feel free to contact us at any time to discuss your child’s progress, any issues or concerns you have, or just to chat! The school telephone number is 403-500-2080, and we can be reached by email as well:
Mrs. Benoit – rebekah.rowe@cssd.ab.ca
Mrs. Lobley – jacqueline.lobley@cssd.ab.ca
Thanks for your support!