Just a note to keep you up to date with
what is going on in our 6/7 class…
Academic stuff:
Math:
The grade sixes are
working with Mr. McCormick. His blog can
be found at http://mrimccormick.blogspot.ca
The grade sevens
have recently started the “Patterns and Relations” unit. There will be a test on
the first unit’s material near the beginning of October. (Check the calendar for the exact date, as it
approaches.) In preparation for the
test, students are encouraged to review the lessons, particularly the
Assessment Focus questions. This should
give them insight as to their areas of strength and weakness. Additional review materials can be found on
CD-ROM available for loan from the school.
I would also strongly recommend signing up for the materials available
through our division (I will include the information on the blog within the
next few days).
There are links to
various math sites linked to this blog and the St. Dominic website if you are
looking for additional resources. Many
of them are actually fun!
Language Arts:
We are currently
working on a unit called “Fears and Phobias”.
Students are reading from the Nelson Literacy anthology. Two of the important ideas in this unit
include summarizing and word choice.
Social Studies:
We have begun the
“Location” unit. We are familiarizing
ourselves with maps and atlases, and will, in October, have an open-atlas a
quiz. When we are comfortable in this
capacity, we will be exploring globalization and global/international
organizations.
We will also be working
on monthly current events, with the information going out in the first week of
the month, the assignment due in the third, and the quiz in the last week.
Science:
Students are
working with Ms. Feschuk this year. A
link to her blog will be posted when it becomes available.
Health:
We will be starting
the Fully Alive program. Please see the
previous post for parent letters and other information.
Religion:
Unit 1 “I…We” is
our current unit. We are exploring the
themes
Who
am I?
Am
I normal?
Do
I belong?
Finally…
It is probably wise to subscribe to this blog. Subscribing through the RSS link seems to send updates immediately, the email subscription has been known to be a little delayed...
Please take a
minute to email me with your name and your child’s name, so that I can add you
to my contact list. This is probably the
most efficient method of communication for most things, though phone calls will
work better for some things too…
Meet the teacher
night is Thursday, in conjunction with a barbecue and the Community Council
AGM. Hope to see you there!
Dan Gallays
659-8451
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