On Friday Wildcats had Math, Science, and Socials.  Homework for Math--> finish upto question 18 in your Coordinates exercises.  Science--> construct an organism riddle and finish the 5 column invertebrates chart.  Science riddles example:  I hatch from an egg,I have an exoskeleton,I have 8 legs
Instruction for 'What am I' riddles

Include 3-4 of these:

How it breathes

What covers its body (fur,scales…)

How it moves

Body temperature (varies/same)

Backbone or no backbone 

Other Important Facts

To Answer  Name the species (ex. Spider).  Tell if it is a vertebrate or invertebrate

Socials--> No homework.

Wildcats had their first school assembly today during period three.  French class was cancelled as a result.  English class was split between reading strategy for comprehension and writing.  Students read a passage on the Mayans after which they had time to work their memoir writing piece.  In Math Wildcats continued with patterns and multiplication.  A very brief introduction to equations took place right before the assembly.  Homework--> pages 12&13 in your MMS practice and homework booklet.

Wildcats Wednesdays.  Wildcats had Math, Science, English, Socials, and Art today.  In Math students reviewed multiplication with and without a box.  Homework-> finish your multiplication exercise (back side too).  Bonus math question presented (optional work) on Mrs Peabody's egg basket.  Science--> students had a detailed look at the five kingdoms of life (Animal Kingdom) and another Five category--> the five categories of vertebrate animals.  Homework--> finish your 5 column chart on vertebrates provided during class.  English:  During English Div 6-7 had some awesome additional help from two grade 8 peer tutors.  A class reading on 'Twins' took half the class.  Remaining time was given for student to work on their Memoirs.  Emphasis was placed on not writing in a 'Journal" like manner.  Writing with a purpose was the message.  Students brainstormed ideas and started rough drafting.  Homework--> refine your drafts and get ready for next weeks memoir submission or Due date- Oct 8th.
Socials.  Wildcats were introduced to the Student Vote that Spencer grade 6 is participating in.  For the next two weeks socials class will include government and voting emphasis that will culminate in a student vote for Canada's next government.  No homework.
Art.  Wildcats were busy putting finishing details on their personal portraits of themselves they are constructing.  Photos of students were printed to assist in their drawings.

Wildcats had Math, Socials, French, and P.E.  In math students practiced multiplication via tables and were introduced to the break apart and add multiplication method.  Math Homework-->Complete the first twelve (first two rows) of multiplication (3 digit by 2 digit).  Socials--> class broke out into their teams and discussed and answered questions on global citizenship.  Class ended with a look at the plight of the worlds amphibians which linked to our current study of biodiversity in Science.  Socials homework--> Preview chapter two.  (Scan and quick read)  French:  In French class Wildcats reviewed their numbers and were introduced to the days of the week, and months of the year.  Pronunciation and spelling was stressed.  French Homework--> numbers and days of week exercises.   In Physical Education Wildcats continued their Football unit.  Gym strips will be mandatory for participation on the expensive and delicate matts of the mezzanine starting after Oct 9th.
**Don't forget that tomorrow you have a math assignment and a science assignment due.  (Break the Code, and A Creature Never Seen Before)

Wildcats had their first official assignment submission today- their potato lab reports.  Policy with regards to late work was discussed; assignments handed in late lose the ability to score in the Excellent or 'A' range.  This will encourage punctual work and more responsibility.  In math today Wildcats were introduced to multiplication tables for multiplying double and triple digit numbers.  Homework--> finish your multiplication boxes for homework.  In Science the class discussed biodiversity, in particular the divisions to the animal kingdom and their peculiarities.  Reptiles, Birds, Fish, Mammals, and Amphibians.  Homework--> Potato lab.  Many submissions were returned b/c they lacked the lab report required headings and information.  Creature submission is due Wednesday.  During English students had some 'writers workshop' brainstorming and crafting memoir.  Homework--> for Wednesday have a topic selected and evidence of brainstorming.
Remember to bring in your immunization forms.

Wildcats had a productive Friday with Math, Science, Socials, and PE.  Math--> students reviewed concepts looked at over past week and half.  Math Homework--> finish pages 10 &11 in your MMS practice/homework booklet.  Science--> wildcats wrote a quiz on characteristics of living organisms.  Afterwards, bizarre and unusual animals were looked at.  Class ended with a reminder on how to write first Lab report due on Monday, Sept 28. (see appendix as reference if you forget).  Homework for Science--> Potato Lab report due on Monday, Sept 28   In Social Studies the class discussed global citizenship and the UN.  Homework--> finish page one of chapter one questions, and find a picture of significance to you to fit your allotted 8.5" x 11" area on the back bulletin board.

Wildcats had a busy day.  Math, Science, English, & Art.  Class reinforced and reviewed concepts covered thus far in preparation for tomorrows Math quiz.  Class reviewed patterns, input/output, and coordinates.  Homework--> finish pages 8 & 9 in your MMS homework booklet & prep for quiz.
Science-  Class reviewed characteristics of living and non-living things, the scientific method, and was introduced to how living things are classified in Science.  Homework-->  finish Scientific Method example of your own creation exercise and prep for tomorrows quiz in Science.  You need to know the characteristics of living organisms, the scientific method, and the five categories of living things--Kingdoms.  During English students got closer to being ready to start their first piece of writing-- a memoir.  Students were giving guiding questions that help shape memoir.
Assignments with upcoming due dates.

Science:  Potato lab report:  Due Mon Sept 28
Creature Never Seen Before Assignment.  Due  Wed Sept 30

Math:  Crack the code.  Due Wed Sept 30.  See pg#42 in your text for instructions.

English:  1-2 page memoir.  Due Wed Oct 7.
Reading Letter- Due Wed Oct 28.