Our Weekly Recap

We have had another wonderful week here at Jack MacKenzie in Grade 4/5! 

In Health, we've talked about how 'Organization' doesn't just mean being neat & tidy! We have to plan ahead, set goals and develop plans to reach them. To practice, we chunked our ELA essay assignment into mini-deadlines so we can keep on track. We have already finished our graphic organizers & T-charts (Well, mostly all of us). 

In Science, the Grade 4s have continued talking about sound. We are learning how woodwind, percussion and brass instruments change pitch -- all the while thinking about our final assignment to design a unique instrument. The Grade 5s are starting to investigate our simple machines make our lives easier. We are learning about the different classes of levers -- and thinking how we could use a lever in our final assignment (Special note: You can find out more about Grade 4 & 5 Science Assignments this term under the 'Assessment' tab above). 

In Math, we are beginning a new unit on Statistics & Probability. Today, we collected data from the Grade 2s and 3s on how they got to school to practice making tally marks. We compared our first-hand data to second-hand data from other schools in Canada. We finishes our unit Shape & Space unit on 2-D and 3-D shapes on Thursday by testing student-designed bridges. Congratulations Cassy & Isaac whose bridges both held up to 130g! 

Upcoming dates to note: 

• Week of May 11th: RAD testing (Reading assessment)
• May 11th: Body paragraphs of essay due (2 for Grade 4, 3 for Grade 5)
• May 12th: Special performance of Hansel & Gretel by Saskatoon Opera in Schools
• May 14th: DNA testing (Grade 5 Math assessment)
• May 14th: Spring Fling dance (Grades 1-4 from 1-2 pm & Grades 5-8 from 2-3 pm)
• May 15th: PD Day (No school)
• May 18th:Victoria Day (No school)
• May 19th: Day 1