Weekly Update - Feb 21 - 24

 Hello Families,

It was an awesome week with the BE BRAVE Hitmen Hockey Game being a major highlight! It was a really fund and unique experience for our class to be able to go to the Saddledome together. Throughout the game they had lots of guest speakers talking about the importance of being an ally and standing up against bullying. Additionally, the concourse had lots of giveaways and freebies like photo booths, stickers, mascots, etc. 


Before the game, we talked about what it means to debate a topic, and use convincing arguments to persuade your audience. We had a couple of mini debates in class to practice this thinking style. Our two questions were:

1. Should we always have 5 day weekends?

I do not think we should have 5 day weekends because we would not be able to learn as much.

I think we should have 5 day weekends so we have more time to spend on our hobbies. 

2. Should boo-ing be allowed in professional sports? 

I think boo-ing should not be allowed in professional games because it changes the mood of everyone around you. 

I think boo-ing should be allowed because it motivates the players to do better. 

Students generated interesting and creative reasons to support their perspectives from both sides. Debating is also a great way to practice listening and responding to others when they have opinions that may differ from yours. 

We are continuing to learn about fractions, we learned to place a fraction on a number line by changing the numerator and using the denominator as a guide to create equal sections. We also learned about equivalent fractions, learning that whatever we do to the numerator the same goes for the denominator. 

We are preparing for our assembly which will take place in March. This will be a joint sharing assembly with Ms. Bouchard's class as well as will incorporate all the grade 3 & 4 classes and what was learned during our experience with the Artist in Residence projects. We look forward to sharing this work with you during March Conferences as well. 

Friendly Reminders:  

  • Wednesday, February 22 - Calgary Hitman Game & Pink Shirt Day 
  • Monday, March 6 - Monday - Monday, March 13 - Book Fair 
  • Thursday, March 9 - Student - Led Conferences (3:30 - 7:30)
  • Friday, March 10 - No School - Student - Led Conferences (8:00 - 12:00)
  • Monday, March 27 - Sunday, April 2 - SPRING BREAK 
  • Monday, April 3 - Classes Resume 

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