Happy Friday!

Good Evening,

A short update from Thursday. Today we:

• Continued Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and we are almost done talking about the Reading Power of Connection. Next up: Questioning while we read.
• Talked about genetic traits and how common certain ones are in society. Homework is to read page one of our new packet on genetics, which explains what DNA is.
• Discussed how immigration has shaped the place we live in and how Canada is home to many, many cultures. On Monday, we will do an art project based on the Quilt of Belonging. Each student needs to think of symbols and pictures that represent the culture or cultures they most identify with based on their family history.
• Had some time to work on the Words Competition for those who are interested, as those entries are due Monday, February 1st, and must be typed.
• Worked with Ms. Hetrick on music for the afternoon.

Tomorrow we will:

• work on metric measurement practice in math
• have time to continue thinking about our passion project to be done as the last unit of the year
• take our quiz on commonly misspelled words from our Tuning In article reflections
• practice our Reader’s Theatre group presentations, which we will do for other classes in the school as part of Literacy Week all next week
• go to the Celebration of Learning assembly at 10:45 AM
• have free choice time and music!

Reminder: I am looking for people who can share their experiences immigrating to Canada. Please let us know if you can come and share with the class. You do not need to do a presentation, but rather, just be willing to be interviewed by the class.

Ms. D is away tomorrow to work with a colleague on the Advanced Learning team on a teacher professional development workshop around the new curriculum. Did you know we are already using the new curriculum as we work this year? I will see everyone bright and early on Monday!