Two days 'til Monday

Hello all...
Homework for today
Social Studies

• Chapter 4 questions will be due at the end of class on Monday
• Watch for China in the news

Math

• Look and Label worksheet - due Monday
• Please remember to bring a protractor and a ruler to class from now on

Science

• Night Sky observation journal - 3 entries for Monday

Parents: Report Card #2 has been issued to all students. Please sign and return envelopes ASAP. Thank you!
See you Monday!

Trials and tribulations

Hello all...
Wow! What a day! Some confusion at the end (mostly my fault) but a good day overall. Congrats to those of you who presented your speeches today, the majority were very well done.
Homework for today
Science

• Night Sky observations - 3 due Monday. Remember to write down what you see, even on the cloudy days. Use the example given as your guide.
• Sun questions - due tomorrow
• Drawing of what it would look like on the sun's surface.

Math

• Volume problems worksheet - due tomorrow

Social Studies

• Watch for China in the News
• Be prepared to explain the 3 basic needs and give an example of each

Reminder to parents: Report Card #2 will be distributed tomorrow. Parent / Teacher interview booking sheets will be included. These should be returned to the office ASAP.

Half way there...

Hello all...
Students and parents should be aware of two upcoming activites for GPMS grade 6 students. The first is an Astronomy evening on February 3 and the second is the grade 6 incentive activity on February 11. More information about both of these events will be sent home in the next week.
Homework for today
Science

• The sun video questions - due Friday
• Night Sky observation journal - 3 entries due Monday
• Draw a picture of what you think it would look like on the surface of the Sun.

Math

• Displacement worksheet - due tomorrow
• Volume problems - due Friday

Language Arts

• Personal Narrative (aka: entertaining speech) - due for performance tomorrow

Social Studies

• Chapter 3 questions - due tomorrow
• Watch for China in the news
• Be prepared to explain the 3 basic human needs and give an example of each

Dates to Remember
Report Card #2 - Friday, January 28
Scholastic book order - Friday, January 28
Grade 6 Astronomy evening - Thursday, February 3
Tiger Classic Spirit Rally - Friday, February 4
Tiger Classic Basketball Tournament - Friday, February 4 & Saturday, February 5
Parent / Teacher Interviews - Wednesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 10
Recognition assembly for report period 2 - Thursday, February 10
Grade 6 incentive activity - Friday, February 11
Have a great night!

Triumphant Tuesday

Hello everybody...
Homework for today
Social Studies

• China Chapter 3 questions due Thursday. Make arrangements to come in to work on them if you didn't finish in class
• Be prepared to explain the 3 basic needs and give an example of each
• Watch for China in the news

Science

• Night Sky observation journal - 3 entries due Monday

Language Arts

• Journal entry

Have a great night!

New week...new work...

Hello all...
Wow...we covered a lot of ground today. Tonight would be a great time to have a look over your notes, etc. for review. You will find that you retain more information that way.
Homework for today
Math

• Perimeter, Area, Volume Unit Test - Tomorrow
• You may bring in the card I gave you with the formulas written on it. Make sure you also have your pencil, calculator, ruler and eraser.

Social Studies

• China in the News - ongoing
• Chapter 3 questions are due Thursday. Those of you who have not completed them yet must make arrangements to come in over a lunch period or after school to work on them. The textbooks may not be taken home.

Language Arts

• Journal Entry - What would you do if you didn't have a television? Write on this or the topic of your choosing.
• Persuasive Speech - Present to class tomorrow. Make sure you have all of the items we discussed today for full marks.

Science

• Night Sky observations - 3 due Monday, January 31. Make reference to the constellations you can see using your star finder.

Health

• Drinking Dilemma (Pg 8&9) - All 8 questions for Tuesday

Reminder: Option Change tomorrow. We are now on Term 3 and should follow that timetable for option classes.
Dates to remember:
Report Card #2 - Friday, January 28
Scholastic book order - Friday, January 28
Tiger Classic Spirit Rally - Friday, February 4
Tiger Classic Basketball Tournament - Friday, February 4 and Saturday, February 5
Recognition Assembly for report period 2 - Thursday, February 10
Grade 6 Incentive activity - Friday, February 11
Have a great night!