Wednesday February 28th 2018

Hello,

Here is what we did today.

Math: We did some big concepts today and I wanted to make sure that we understand them so we did a lot of work together to understand them. We talked about mixed fractions and improper fractions. First we did some work on the carpet with the pizzas and counted the pieces. Next we did A LOT  work together on together on the board and on our whiteboards with our partners. We did some worksheets together afterwards.

I have written out step by step instructions in order to make sure they understand. Everyone had a good understanding and just needs more practice.

Here are the steps:

Math words:

Sum= Answer to an addition question

Product= Answer to a multiplication question

Numerator= Top of the fraction

Denominator= Bottom of the fraction

Improper Fraction to a mixed fraction

1.     See how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. This is the whole number.  Do this by counting up. (E.g. 4,8, 12 etc without going over)

2.     Write down the whole number

3.     Numerator – product = the left overs

4.     Left over is numerator. The denominator is the same as the question. Whole number goes in front.

Mixed to Improper

1.     Multiply denominator by the whole number

2.     Add the numerator to the product

3.     Put the sum over the denominator

Mixed to improper

Improper to Mixed

Lunch/Recess

Language: We read chapter 14 and 15 today! They are loving this book so much they don't want to stop reading! We did some worksheets as well and if they aren't finished they need to finish it for homework.

Music: We did our sound scape today! It was so much fun. We noticed all the differences between country sounds and city sounds. City sounds were loud, stressful and involved more items with technology like cars. The country sounds were more peaceful and involved nature.  It was good practice for their sound scape in their project.

Here the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zZuAK5K2Qc&feature=youtu.be

UOI: We started working on our summative today! We are having fun creating our own town/city but have to remember that it needs to be realistic according to what we learned.

Lunch/Recess

French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information

*Spelling due Thursday

*Spelling test Friday
*Math worksheet
*Novel study if not finished

*Spirit week next week

*Field trip Thursday--disposable lunch tomorrow

*Lunch payments due March 9

March Break Camp registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially the last few days. If you are interested in registering your chid for our amazing March Break camp, please send in the completed  registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to chose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate!We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details.