Secret Santa turned Kris Kringle

Several students voted to hold a gift exchange on Friday, December 19th.  I have set a spending limit of $10 or less and the gift should be age appropriate.  Due to allergies, no food items can be exchanged.  The game has been explained to students.  To play, you must contribute a wrapped gift.  Students are encouraged to make the gift look very appealing from the outside.  It can be chosen and then stolen!  Each student that plays the game will take home a gift.  It should be a lot of fun on Friday morning!

GOAT FUNDRAISING: $129.50 and counting!

Science Project Update

Students are working hard to create 3D models of their system of choice.  They have been given some class time to research and take notes on various aspects of their body system.  We have not set a firm deadline as we want to provide ample time for this project.  At this point, it appears that the model and write up will be completed by the end of next week but the oral presentations will occur after the holiday break.  I will update you if this timeline needs further altering.  Thank you!

***Most students are almost finished with both their 3D models and their write ups.  But several need a few more days to complete the project.

Unit 5 Data Management

Students in 5B are beginning a unit on data management on Monday.  They will be interpreting, collecting, and organizing data in tables and graphs.  Students will be conducting surveys and displaying results on appropriate graphs.  They will also examine data and results for possible bias.

In this unit, students will:

• interpret and evaluate data in tables and graphs.
• draw labelled graphs by hand.
• recognize accuracy or bias in the way data are presented.
• examine how data were collected and if they are reasonable.
• find the mean and the mode of a set of data.
• predict the results of a survey.
• design and conduct a survey.

To support your child's learning at home, you may consider:

• encouraging your child to discuss any surveys you hear mentioned in the news or media.
• asking your child to interpret data displayed in tables, charts, or graphs found in media.

~based on Math Makes Sense, Grade 5

Unit 4 Decimals Final Assessment

5B students  have a final assessment for Unit 4 scheduled for Wednesday, December 10.  

Students should review the following concepts:

• comparing and ordering decimals
• rounding decimals
• converting decimals into fractions and mixed numbers
• adding and subtracting decimals to the hundredth place
• multiplying decimals by 10 and 100
• dividing decimals by 10

A thorough in-class review will be assigned on Monday and taken up on Tuesday in preparation for the test.

All We Want for Christmas is a Goat!

Greetings Families:

Our school fundraising initiative is based on an idea from the charity Free the Children. All homeroom classes have pledged to purchase at least one goat for a needy family overseas.  Please click on the Free the Children website here: http://www.freethechildren.com/ and click on the Donate tab.
Often, some families at Bayview Hill enjoy sending a teacher gift to school around winter holiday time.  Instead of a teacher gift this season, my proposal is that students make an effort at home to do something to help their families or community in exchange for a small monetary donation from their parents.  I would love to accept this donation towards the goat on behalf of the needy family.  Bayview Hill has made a special exception so CASH and cheque will be accepted for this event.  We are hoping for more than one goat at $50 each.  
Students are aware of our Goat Deal.  Please support your child at home with this endeavour and discuss the sustainability of providing a goat as well as the benefits of giving to those that are in need.  'Tis the Season!

Thank you, in advance, for your support.

Ms. Armstrong
Current Tally: $93.25