Marching along in March

A quick update on this week's accomplishments ...

• In Math we started working with Fractions (adding and subtracting.) We looked at like and unlike denominators, mixed numbers and improper fractions.  We learned strategies to compare, add and subtract all kinds of fractions and learned how solve word problems using fractions.  Next week we will multiply a fraction with a whole number and investigate ratios.  We continue to practice our multiplication skills daily as without these skills all other lessons are much more challenging.  We have a few very kind and strong students who help other students with concepts as we go through.  Thank you, Ashleen, Han, Aiden for frequently stepping in to help your peers. To continue to practice their multiplication skills students can access: Multiplication Tables with times tables games. Logins and passwords have been provided.  There is a healthy competition also taking place currently and our top three scores belong to Jenkins, Han and Timmy. 👍
• In LA we started reading Breadwinner.  It is a difficult read with a lot of history and learning about other cultures.  We finished the first two chapters. We have paused our spelling worksheets for now, but we will be continuing with those soon.  We also completed a research assignment on a prominent Canadian Black person for Black History Month.  Students created Jeopardy questions to correspond with the research. I will be sharing the game itself with everyone to try it out.  I will have that out at some point next week. 
• In Religion, we have been exploring answering God's call as Laity, Consecrated or Clergy.  Students will be preparing posters to invite others, especially their peers in the school, to listen to and answer God's call, whatever it may be for them.  
• In Science, we started learning about Air and Aerodynamics. We will continue learning about properties of air and how these understandings about Air and Aerodynamics have led humanity to flight.  We will try some experiments next week to experience Air, not just learn about it.
• In Social Studies, we are working our way through the Iroquois Confederacy.  We are learning about their form of Government as well as the differences and similarities to Ancient Athens.
• In French we are learning about Le Carnaval de Quebec as part of Le Mois de la Francophonie de l'Alberta. If interested about this, lots of information can be found here: Mois de la francophonie albertaine - ACFA

Danceworks:

Students who are participating in Danceworks, the field trip forms for the showcase have been sent home. 

The show is on TUESDAY MARCH 19 at Notre Dame High School. 

Arrival time is 4:00 PM and you MUST stay the entire time, it should finish around 5:30. 

STUDENTS MUST HAVE A RIDE TO AND FROM THE SHOW. 

Please wear black pants and BRING INDOOR SHOES. Wear any t-shirt. You will be wearing a Ravens jersey over top of your t-shirt. You will get it at Notre Dame and then be expected to return it before leaving the show, it is NOT to keep. 

Field trip forms are due back by March 15.

40 Cans for Lent - Update

We still need your help to collect 40 cans of non-perishable food items for Lent.  We only have three cans so far.  Your help and support would be greatly appreciated.

Upcoming Important Dates:

Week of March 11 - 15:

• Thursday, March 14, 2024
• Madeleine d'Houet School - "Day in the Life" 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - visit: madeleinedhouet.cssd.ab.ca for more information - This is NOT a FIELD TRIP! - Parent open house from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Friday, March 15, 2024
• Conference Manager opens for Parent-Teacher Interviews

Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place in the evening of March 21st and all-day March 22nd.

Latest Raven's Review (March 11-15) can be accessed here: Ravens Review