Have a Wonderful Summer!

Wow! It's hard to believe we are at the end of the school year. What a year the 2019-2020 school year has been. THANK YOU to all the students for regularly joining our Google Meets and staying on top of school work these past 3 months. I know it hasn't been an easy road to say the least but your flexibility, persistence and hard work was certainly noted and appreciated. Thank you also to families for being patient and supportive. It has been wonderful connecting with all of you. 

Our google classroom will be available during the summer, if you would like to access any of the materials.

I wish you all a safe, enjoyable and restful summer and I look forward to seeing you in September, regardless of what the new school year may bring.

Lots of virtual hugs, Room 10!  

~Ms. Jawanda ♥

My Grade 5/6 Family,

I miss each and every one of you very much! I'm thinking about you all and I hope you are enjoying the break with moderate screen time and A LOT of quality family time! 😊💞

Parents/Guardians: Below is information of the work we had been focusing on in all subject areas. I hope this will provide families with some direction for the next little bit. Please also be sure to check out the 'Learning at Home' webpage provided by CBE, which shares a variety of educational ideas for families to support skills in literacy, numeracy and wellness at home. 

In addition to this, be sure to check school messenger and our Mount View Twitter page (@MountViewCBE) as new information is released. 

Parents/Guardians, I would love to see what the kiddos have been up to! Feel free to share information/pictures of the work being completed at home. You can contact me at majawanda@cbe.ab.ca

Language Arts

Students were working on their narrative stories. These can be found on their Google Drive. Some students were also in the process of using Book Creator to publish their stories. 

After spring break, our plan was to begin Book Clubs. I will determine how this will look going forward. In the meantime, I've included a link of books for students to check out.

https://www.readbrightly.com/50-best-books-11-12-year-olds/ 

It will be very important for students to continue with regular reading opportunities at home!

Math

In math we were working on fractions. 

For grade 5, the focus was on- comparing and ordering fractions, equivalent fractions and comparing fractions using equivalent fractions. 

For grade 6- adding and subtracting fractions, comparing and ordering fractions, mixed numbers and improper fractions, equivalent fractions and comparing fractions using equivalent fractions.

Khan academy is a great online tool that students can utilize at home. I regularly used it in class for teaching new math concepts. The interactive videos help to break down math concepts, step by step. Also, they enjoy learning from Mr. Bob! (they can explain the story behind that to you!) 😃

Grade 5 Social Studies

In grade 5 social studies, students were learning about Canadian Explorers: Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain as well as Life in New France.

Here are the links for students to complete these readings.

http://mrnussbaum.com/explorers/jacques_cartier/ 

http://mrnussbaum.com/explorers/champlain/

http://www.historymuseum.ca/virtual-museum-of-new-france/daily-life/

Students were working on two assignments based off of these readings. These assignments can also be found in their Google Drive.

Grade 6 Social Studies

In grade 6 social studies, students were working on their bylaw posters and write-ups.

I've included the criteria for the posters and write-ups for your reference.

If you have completed your bylaw project, here is another (current events) assignment you can try out. Grade 5s, feel free to join in on this as well!

Grade 5 and 6 Science- Please refer to Mr. MacDonald's classroom blog!

Music 

Students were working on a Rock and Roll project. This can also be found in their Google Drive!

Thanks for checking in! Stay safe, stay healthy and enjoy time with your loved ones! 

Miss you all! 

*Elbow Bumps*

~Ms. Jawanda 

Looking Back  |  Looking Forward

Language Arts

We have wrapped our short story unit and students are now working on a final task of creating a brochure for All Summer in a Day to showcase their understanding of the story. Students have been making connections to the text, explaining the literal and inferential meanings of the text as well as analyzing the figurative language and vocabulary used throughout the story. We also had a chance to watch the short film for this story and compare and contrast the film to the text.


Writer's Workshop

In Writer's Workshop, students have been working hard on their narrative stories. We have been working through our beginning, middle and extended endings and adding all of the writing techniques we have focused on this year. Students have also been giving and receiving peer feedback. We have been putting a lot of importance on revisions and rereading our writing. Next week, as students finish their stories, they will be using Book Creator to generate their good copies. Stay tuned for the final product during student-led conferences!

Math 

In math, we have wrapped our unit on data management: graphing. Students learned about various graphs, including: bar graphs, broken line graphs and continuous line graphs. We also focused on finding the mean, median and mode for data sets. Next, we will begin our fractions and decimals unit.

Social Studies

In grade 5 social studies, as part of our Histories and Stories of ways of life in Canada unit, we have been learning about the 6 First Nations groups in Canada. Next week, we will focusing on Canadian Explorers: Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain.

In grade 6 social studies, students have been working on a bylaws project. They have picked a bylaw that they would like to see passed in the city of Calgary that is currently not a bylaw in Calgary. Students have been asked to identify and explain the problem their bylaw would solve, why they think it's important for their bylaw to be enforced, a reasonable penalty for disobeying the bylaw, how their bylaw would benefit the community, which stakeholders will be affected and what are the positive and negative effects of enforcing the bylaw.

Ozobots

We are learning to block code. We played a gamed called Shape Tracer. It can be found on games.ozoblocky.com

 Here are a few pictures from our week at school: 

Literacy Day! 

All Summer in a Day: Short Film Analysis! 

We'll be using Book Creator to create our narrative stories! 

Block Coding: Shape Tracer  

Grade 6 Social Studies: Bylaws Project 

Monday Math Problem-Solving: Using google maps to calculate the distance of the Prime Ministers trip to Versailles, France. 

Quick Reminders:

-Math quiz (graphing) on Monday March 9th- Student guide was sent home this weekend.

-Glenbow Museum Field Trip: Monday March 16th (full day)- Thanks to our parent volunteers for joining us! 

-Kamp Kiwanis Parent Information Night: Tuesday March 17th at 5:30pm.

-Early Dismissal: Thursday March 19th at 12:40pm. 

-Student-Led Conferences: Thursday March 19th from 4-8pm and Friday March 20th from 8am-12pm. Please sign up online or call the office to schedule a time!

-Spring Break: March 23-27; School reopens on Monday March 30th. 

Thanks for checking in. Have a wonderful weekend!

~Ms. Jawanda

Looking Back  |  Looking Forward

Language Arts

We have been working on an Analysis of Short Stories unit.  We have completed an analysis on 2 short stories- Thank you, Ma'am and All Summer in a Day. Studies have been analyzing literal meanings of text and inferential meanings of text. We have also wrapped our unit on Figurative Language. Students worked through various activities involving Figurative Language. We will now use this knowledge of Figurative Language and include it into story writing. Students also began planning a narrative story last week (picture prompt included below). Next week, students will work on their beginnings- focusing on establishing a catchy lead, introducing characters and setting and focusing closely on using expressive writing.

Math

For the past couple of weeks, we have been focusing on Probability and Data Management: Graphing. We looked at various types of graphs- bar graphs, broke line graphs and continuous line graphs. Students worked through reading information on graphs and collecting data/producing graphs. Next week. will continue with this work.

Social Studies

In grade 5 social studies, we have began our new unit: Histories and Stories or Ways of Life in Canada. Last week, we focused on Aboriginal Storytelling and the significance that various creatures hold in aboriginal legends and stories. Next week, we will focus on the 6 distinct regions of the First Nations of Canada- Arctic, Northwest, Subarctic, Plateau, Great Plains and Eastern Woodlands. We will study their tribes, land and climate, shelter, food, symbolism and inventions and tools.

In grade 6 social studies, we focused on Municipal Government and looking at the services that local governments provide their citizens. Next week, we will look at how our municipal governments pay for services (taxes) and move into local bylaws.

Music

Studies have now began drumming with Ms. Oppenheim! Students are so excited for this! We will also continue studying Rock and Roll music.

Days of Kindness

For the month of February, Mount View School has been taking part in Acts of Kindness. In our grade 5/6 classrooms, we have created a 'Days of Kindness' initiative. Each day, 2 students are selected for our Days of Kindness initiative, their names are displayed on the whiteboard and all of the students write kind messages for our 2 students. We have really enjoyed taking part in this initiative and building our classroom community. Students have been so wonderful to each other and it is evident they have enjoyed taking part in this exercise!

Here are some pictures from the last couple of weeks at school:

 Days of Kindness in Grade 5/6! Students writing messages for their classmates!

Ozobot Finds Love! A Valentine's Day activity with the Ozobots

 Art: Working with oil pastels 

 Math: Students conducted a survey of their choice for their classmates

 Short Story Analysis: All Summer in a Day

 Writer's Workshop: Picture prompt for our narrative stories!

Monday Math Problem-Solving: Creating angles with various attributes

Grade 5 Social Studies

Grade 6 Social Studies

Quick Reminders:

-Pink Shirt Day: Wednesday February 26th- wear pink to school!
-Pink Shirt Day Assembly: Friday February 26th at 10:40am
-Scholastic book orders due: Friday February 28th 
-Literacy Day: Tuesday March 3rd- Dress as a book character!
-Accountability Survey for parents is now open! Please check school messenger for details.
-Outdoor school parent information night- Tuesday March 17th- Letter was sent home last week.

Thanks for checking in. Have a fantastic weekend!

~Ms. Jawanda

Looking Back  |  Looking Forward

Language Arts

For the past couple of weeks we have been focusing on Figurative Language in our grade 5/6 classrooms, in particular this week we focused on Idioms. Students have been examining various idioms, looking at the meanings and how they are used in various forms of texts. Students had an opportunity to complete another set of Flip Grid videos to share their understandings of Idioms. Next week, we will focus on personification and examine various forms of text, such as poetry to deepen our understanding of personification.

Math

In math, we have been focusing on Geometry: Angles and Polygons. Students learned how to measure angles, construct angles, measuring sum of the angles in triangles and quadrilaterals, classifying triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons based on properties related to sides and angles. Next week, we will wrap the unit with a test and begin our next unit: Probability and Data Management.

Social Studies

In grade 5 social studies, students are continuing to work on their Regions of Canada projects. We are hoping to have these completed in the next couple of weeks and present them.

In grade 6 social studies, students have been working on a series of webquests, focusing on Canada's System of Government, the Sovereign and Governor General, the Judiciary, the Senate and House of Commons. We will continue this work next week and move into our next unit: Local Government and City Bylaws.

Below are pictures from the last couple of weeks at school: 

We have been working on expanding our vocabulary through various 'vocabulary building' games. We had so much fun playing this one, which was similar to the game Taboo!

Ozobots: In teams, students designed a race track that measured to 100 centimetres and then competed in a race to see which Ozobot traveled the fastest! 

 Monday Math Problem-Solving: Students worked through an angles math challenge!

Students chose an idiom and illustrated both the literal and figurative meaning of it!

Quick Reminders:

-The grade 6 students will attend a presentation for the French Immersion program offered at G.P. Vanier on Monday February 3rd at 10:30am

-Math (Geometry) Test: Tuesday February 4th

-Grade 6 Science Test: Wednesday February 5th 

Patrollers: Be sure to regularly check your patrol schedule to ensure you are present and on time for patrol duty. If you are unable to make it, please notify either myself or Mr. MacDonald beforehand and arrange for a substitute to cover your duty.

Thanks for checking in. Have a fantastic weekend!

~Ms. Jawanda

Looking Back  |  Looking Forward

Language Arts

For the last couple of weeks, the grade 5/6 classrooms have been analyzing various forms of text, including images and media and learning how to respond to text through deep level thinking. We also focused on 5 areas in particular when analyzing texts- Mood, Theme, Setting, Point of View and Character Traits.

Students had many opportunities for oral discussions in small group settings and together came up with ideas to respond to questions that required deep thinking. In the end, students shared their responses through Flip Grid (Flip Grid is a social learning platform that allows educators to ask a question, then the students respond in a video).

Next week, we will focus on Figurative Language and analyze the written version of the short story: Thank You Ma'am.

We used these two images to complete our analysis of images. The first one being a black and white photo from the 1950s on a street in New York. The second, is an image of a bird seller in Afghanistan. 

Short Film: Thank You Ma'am

Math

This week, we began our new unit: Geometry: Angles and Polygons. We focused on sides and vertices of 2-D shapes, measuring angles and identifying various types of angles- right angle, acute, obtuse and straight angle. Next week, we will focus on reflex angles, classifying polygons, estimating angles and constructing angles. 

Social Studies

In grade 5 social studies, students have been busy completing their Regions of Canada project work. The projects are coming together very well. Students will continue to work on these for the next couple of weeks to wrap our unit on Physical Geography of Canada.

In grade 6 social studies, we have been focusing on 3 Levels of Government and Canada's Parliamentary System. We will continue with this work next week. 

Below are a few more pictures of the last couple of weeks at school:

Short Film Analysis

Ozobots: This week, students worked in small groups and completed a challenge by creating a race track that measured exactly 100 centimetres and included at least 3 different speed codes. Next week, we will continue with this work and each group will compete in a race to see which Ozobot travels the fastest from the starting point to the finish line!

 Ted Harrison inspired 'Northern Landscapes' art

Quick Reminders:

-Please return signed report card envelopes

-Please return completed YMCA forms if you would like your child to participate in this program. Please note, the program will be offered on Tuesdays after school, from 3:00-4:30.

-Team 5 will be patrolling on Monday morning.

Thanks for checking in. Have a fantastic weekend. Stay warm! 

~Ms. Jawanda