November 10

This Week:

• We excavated pieces of artifacts from plaster of Paris to understand the work of an archaeologist.
• We multiplied decimals.
• We read the short story "Death by Scrabble" and discussed the types of conflict found within it.
• We played a game called "Funky Monkeys" to understand how environmental changes can affect the populations of organisms that have different features and adaptations.
•  We presented our favourite meals to the class in French.
• We discussed appropriate and inappropriate behaviours in a workplace.
• We had our last Music class. 
• We got to hear a remarkable performance by the Victoria Youth Orchestra.
• We attended the Remembrance Day Assembly, and several of our students participated in the ceremony. Thanks Kya, Anise, Daniel, and Tyler for your contributions!

Next Week:

• Monday is a non-instructional day. It is in recognition of Remembrance Day, which is on Saturday this year.
• We will create a Geological Timeline.
• We will divide decimals.
• We will begin writing our own short stories.
• We will learn about the verbs manger (to eat) and boire (to drink) in French.
• We are hosting a bake sale on Thursday to help support the Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs program.
• We will switch into our new FAST rotation - Woodwork!

Reminders:

• Remembrance Day contest submissions must be in by Tuesday.
• Chocolate money should be returned by November 27.
• Bake Sale on Thursday - Bring Treats!