Week of October 11th - October 14th

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Hello Families,
I hope everyone had a wonderful thanksgiving. 


This week we learned how to classify leaves based on their characteristics and are moving into learning about different types of trees and parts of the tree. 


We reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of different ways groups makes decisions and discussed different situations where equity and equality are considered and where different different decision making may be beneficial. 


We have continued our "Worst Picture Day Ever" writing. We have taken time to practice using proper dialogue within our story as well. Students will be revising and writing their good copies next week in Google Classroom. 


For Math, Grade 6's worked with multiples in math to create a plan for the mock scenario of selling frozen yogurt and donating the profits. They also began prime factorization (factor trees). Grade 5's continued to develop their strategies to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers.


Upcoming dates:
October 18- Pond Walk-12:45-2:00 pm
October 19 - Take Me Outside Day
October 20 - Fun Snack - Kernels Popcorn
October 27 - Lifetouch Photos - Retakes
October 27 - University School's Parent Council is hosting a Halloween dance 
October 28 - Non-Instruction Day 

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