Monday, October 1st will be Orange Shirt Day at École Ness.
Orange Shirt Day
Terry Fox Run!
Here we are before heading out for our Terry Fox Walk and Run!
If you forgot your donation - it's not too late - please bring it Monday!
Fabulous Factors!
Students practiced factors today by playing the Ninja Factor Game!
Who knew math could be so fun?!
Who knew math could be so fun?!
From the Math Department...
This morning we learned about factors and then practiced finding all the factors of a number.
This Week in 209
Here's what we'll be working on this week:
Mathematiques: working with multiples, learning about factors, discussing mental math strategies to double a number.
Francais: daily reading, working with verbs, reading about and discussing Terry Fox.
English Language Arts: daily reading, read aloud, writing Growth Mindset poetry, critical thinking, impromptu speeches.
Sciences de la nature: using dichotomous keys, starting design process project.
Sciences Humaines: exploring personal identity, discussing Canadian identity.
Mathematiques: working with multiples, learning about factors, discussing mental math strategies to double a number.
Francais: daily reading, working with verbs, reading about and discussing Terry Fox.
English Language Arts: daily reading, read aloud, writing Growth Mindset poetry, critical thinking, impromptu speeches.
Sciences de la nature: using dichotomous keys, starting design process project.
Sciences Humaines: exploring personal identity, discussing Canadian identity.
Terry Fox Run!
- Ecole Ness will be participating in its annual Terry Fox Walk/Run on Friday, September 28th at approximately 10:45 am. Students and teachers will be walking or running in our community to celebrate Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope. At Ecole Ness, we believe that this is an excellent way to foster a sense of belonging and unity by participating as a school toward a great cause: funding cancer research.
- Terry Fox said, “When I started this run, I said that if we all gave one dollar, we'd have $22 million for cancer research, and I don't care man, there's no reason that isn't possible. No reason!” Our school fundraising goal mirrors that of Terry's; for each student to bring in one dollar to support the Terry Fox Foundation. Should your family choose to make a donation, it can be handed into your child's homeroom teacher at any time. Thank you for your support!
Students should remember to wear Ness colours (green, yellow and black) and be dressed for their walk or run outside.
POOF!
Every other Friday, students will have the chance to reflect on the past week by completing a POOF (Positive Observations on Friday) page.
We shared our observations in class, and now students have been asked to share their page with someone at home.
We shared our observations in class, and now students have been asked to share their page with someone at home.
What a great way to start the weekend!
Happy Friday!
Permission Form!
Students have received a permission form to participate in Smudging.
Kindly sign and return this page.
Kindly sign and return this page.
Team Challenge!
In today's team challenge, groups had to place their numbers so that the sum of each row was the same and the sum of each column was the same. The twist was that the solution was only possible after combining their numbers with another group!
Talking Circles!
It is a privilege to welcome Pam Peristy, our Indigenous Liaison,
to Ecole Ness from September 18th - October 5th.
6-5 will participate in Talking Circles
to build community and learn more about Indigenous culture.
This Week in Room 209...
Here's what we'll be working on this week:
Mathematiques: working with multiples, finding the lowest common multiple, discussing mental math strategies.
Francais: daily reading, working on writing our classroom beliefs, working with verbs.
English Language Arts: daily reading, discussing and exploring Growth Mindset, investigating what makes each one of us unique.
Sciences de la nature: investigating classification systems and dichotomous keys.
Sciences Humaines: discussing rights & responsibilities, exploring personal identity.
Mathematiques: working with multiples, finding the lowest common multiple, discussing mental math strategies.
Francais: daily reading, working on writing our classroom beliefs, working with verbs.
English Language Arts: daily reading, discussing and exploring Growth Mindset, investigating what makes each one of us unique.
Sciences de la nature: investigating classification systems and dichotomous keys.
Sciences Humaines: discussing rights & responsibilities, exploring personal identity.
From the Math Department...
This morning students practiced multiples by playing the Multiple Monster game!
Homework Alert!
The math title page is due on Monday!
Students: remember to fill your page with all the numbers that matter to you!
Collaborative Art!
Each student created a square of art.
We then assembled it together to create a classroom piece of artwork!
Rules of the Classroom Library!
As a class, we came up with five rules for our classroom library.
Students have signed their page to show that they are ready to follow the rules. Parents are also asked to sign.
Once students have handed in their signed page, they may borrow books from the Classroom Library.
Happy Reading!
Students have signed their page to show that they are ready to follow the rules. Parents are also asked to sign.
Once students have handed in their signed page, they may borrow books from the Classroom Library.
Happy Reading!
Team Challenge!
In today's Team Challenge, groups had to assemble all the pieces to make six identical squares!
Important Information
Students have received information about vaccines that are offered to grade 6.
Please complete and return the consent form by Friday, September 14th.
What's in a Name?
On Wednesday, students should be prepared to tell the class about their name!
First Day of School!
6-5 had a GREAT first day of school, getting to know Mme McKenzie, getting to know each other, getting to know their way around the school and getting to know their lockers!
For homework this weekend, students should rest up for five full days of learning next week!
For homework this weekend, students should rest up for five full days of learning next week!
Volleyball!
Next week are the Volleyball Identification Camps. These are for students who would like to try out for the Tier I or Tier II teams. Typically these teams are made up of grade 7 and 8 students, however, since placement is based on skill, grade 6 students could attend if they so choose.
Boys: September 11, 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. and September 12, 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Girls: September 12, 3:45 - 5:30 p.m. and September 13, 3:45 - 5:30 p.m.
**Remember: anyone with any skill level can join Atomic Volleyball, which takes place at lunchtime. Typically that's where grade 6 students play. There are no tryouts - everyone is welcome!**
Boys: September 11, 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. and September 12, 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Girls: September 12, 3:45 - 5:30 p.m. and September 13, 3:45 - 5:30 p.m.
**Remember: anyone with any skill level can join Atomic Volleyball, which takes place at lunchtime. Typically that's where grade 6 students play. There are no tryouts - everyone is welcome!**
Forms! Forms! Forms!
Thank you for completing and returning
the three following forms:
-Permission form for community walks:
-Student Emergency Medical Information
-Application for Lunch Program
the three following forms:
-Permission form for community walks:
-Student Emergency Medical Information
-Application for Lunch Program
Scholastics!
This year I will be offering the Scholastics flyers for Arrow, Club de lecture and Specials. This is a great place to find novels at a very reasonable prices.
You may submit your payment by cheque or by paying online (at parentpay.scholastic.ca) with credit card.
You may submit your payment by cheque or by paying online (at parentpay.scholastic.ca) with credit card.
Orders are due Friday, September 14th.
Happy Reading!
A Year of Learning!
Here is a quick rundown of the Grade 6 Curriculum we will be covering this year:
*To determine and explore the meaning of ideas and information
*To express oneself in a variety of situations and with a variety of intentions
*To develop an identity as a French Immersion learner
English Language Arts
The Essential Learning Categories ELA are:
Comprehension- Reading, Listening and Viewing
Communication- Writing, Speaking and Representing
Critical Thinking- Encompassed in reading, writing, managing information and ideas and communication.
Français
The three main skills explored in the new French curriculum are:*To determine and explore the meaning of ideas and information
*To express oneself in a variety of situations and with a variety of intentions
*To develop an identity as a French Immersion learner
Sciences Humaines
1) Rights & Responsibilities
2) Identity
3) Immigration
4) World War I
5) Social Change & the Depression
6) World War II
7) Canadian geography
8) Canadian Prime Ministers
9) Residential Schools
Sciences de la nature
1) Diversity of Living Things
2) Exploring the Solar System
3) Flight
4) Electricity
Mathématiques
1) Factors & Multiples
2) Fractions & Mixed Numbers
3) Cartesian Plane
4) Geometric Transformations
5) Order of Operations
6) Line Graphs
7) Ratios & Percents
8) Angles & Triangles
9) Area & Perimeter
10) Integers
11) Patterns & Relationships
12) Probability
REPORT CARD
Students will be evaluated on their learning behaviours using the following scale:
Scale
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C= Consistently - almost all of all of the time
S= Sometimes - less than half of the time
U= Usually - more than half of the time
R= Rarely – almost never or never
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Personal management skills
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Uses class time effectively; works independently, completes homework and assignments on time
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Active participation in learning
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Participates in class activities; self assesses; sets learning goals
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Social responsibility
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Works well with others; resolves conflicts appropriately, respects self, others and the environment; contributes in a positive way to communities
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Engagement in using French
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Speaks French with the teacher and classmates in a variety of situations; contributes to the French ambiance by taking initiative in speaking French
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Students will be evaluated on the Essential Learning Outcomes in each subject area using the following scale:
4 = Very good to excellent understanding and application of concepts and skills
3 = Good understanding and application of concepts and skills
2 = Basic understanding and application of concepts and skills
1 = Limited understanding and application of concepts and skills
ND = Does Not Yet Demonstrate the required understanding and application of concepts and skills
4 = Very good to excellent understanding and application of concepts and skills
3 = Good understanding and application of concepts and skills
2 = Basic understanding and application of concepts and skills
1 = Limited understanding and application of concepts and skills
ND = Does Not Yet Demonstrate the required understanding and application of concepts and skills
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