Happy November

Hello parents and students of division 02.

Wow another week has flown by, so quickly.  There are just so many things going on at the elementary level.  We are a very busy crew, that is learning so many things.  This week we reached our weekly goal of every student achieving superstar behaviour!  Awesome job division 02 you earned another 5 PAT points!  I'm very pleased with the progress that we are making in our class and I'm excited to introduce the new ideas we have been discussing during our PLC time.  Just a reminder that students need to bring in a small donation for the Poppy fund.  It is important that we show our support for those who faught for the freedoms we all enjoy and for those who continue to fight for our freedom.

Please take some time out of your day this weekend to discuss what we worked on this week in our classroom with your child.  Discussion is an important part of learning.

Math- we learned times table tricks 2-12, 4 multiplication strategies: standard method, lattice, box,
We also focused on regrouping in multiplication and multiplying 2 digit by 2 digit numbers.
We had a Math quiz on Tuesday that focused on Factors, GCF, Multiples, LCM, Prime and Composite numbers.

LA- we started our literacy circles, practised our Daily 5, had two spelling tests, and completed a rocket write.  Next week we will be discussing thick and thin questions and how to be prepared for our upcoming book chats.
We also had two really good morning meetings where students shared their ideas and had their voice heard.

Gym- we focused on volleyball skills- passing, setting, serving

Art- we continued to put our final touches on our arcade games (next Wednesday is the last day to work on your game before our celebration).

Science- we looked at how to measure matter and built a density tower.

French- we set up our french notebooks and started exploring with classroom expressions

Ketchup and Pickle Time- students who had incomplete work worked on completing their work,  If the work was not completed during this time it went home for homework (parents please check the planner for this).  Students who were caught up had a choice to work on Sum Dog or read their lit circle book.

Thank you for an awesome week.  I'm really enjoying my time at Queneesh and I'm so glad to have such a wonderful group of learners!

Mr. T