May the Force be with Two!
May Newsletter 2016
April... look what we learned!
Simple Machines...
Our complex machines are in the works! We will begin filming the Dragon's Den iMovies this week. To get an idea of what we are doing, check out the following link- Hope Blooms.OREO Writing
Everything is better with a beard!
Everything is better with a beard!
Everything is better with a beard!
Inquiry Focus: Animals in our world
Numeracy Focus in Guided Math
- introduce the concepts of standard & nonstandard measurement
- estimate and measure length to the nearest centimeter/meter
- use a centimeter ruler to draw lines of different lengths
- use a number line to solve word problems
- understand that rulers have equally spaced lines just like a number line
- measurement video https://youtu.be/zsv7bYSrzMU
- describe probability as a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur
- learn the mathematical language such as impossible, unlikely, likely, certain etc...
- experimenting with the spinner to see if the results are what you expected
- spinner video https://youtu.be/QpfMwA0z_1Y
Mathletics:
Highly engaging, students love learning with Mathletics! Our Parent Council has purchased a subscription to Mathletics for the remainder of the school year. Please stay tuned for handout and instructions for home access. There will be a demonstration at Math Night with Mr. Jones.
Important Dates
Friday May 6: Trip to Algonquin Park
Monday May 9: David Bouchard Presentation & Usborne Book Fair
Wednesday May 11: Grandfriend's Day
Monday/Tuesday 16 & 17: Dental Screening
Monday May 23: Victoria Day/No School
Year End Trip Revealed!!! Thursday June 23: The Toronto Zoo Stay tuned for more info.
Madame Lawrence
Email: b.lawrence@tldsb.on.ca
Website: www.mmejedi.weebly.com
Location: Riverside Public School, Brunel Road, Huntsville, ON, Canada
Phone: 705.789.2282
Twitter: @mmejedi