Ms. Antonia Triska

Welcome to May in Grade 6T! 

This e-teacher page is a means for you to stay abreast of upcoming units of students and events throughout each month. 

Well, we are down to the crunch.  Only 2 months left before the end of the school year.  Over the month of May, we will be working hard to complete this year's curriculum.  During next month, we push had to prepared for PATs.  Though the end of the school year is fast approaching, it is a very fast paced and busy, busy time.

Please ask your child about his/her learning each day.  This will not only keep you informed, but it will also help your child review information presented in class.  I also encourage you to remind your children to read nightly, review Math facts daily and always be prepared for class activities.

Please refer to this e-teacher page for the latest information about units of study for each upcoming month.  As well, I will keep a list of important dates to remember for that month as well. 

Wishing all mothers a wonderful day.  Your guidance and love keeps your family strong.  Happy Mother's Day to you all!

This month in Language Arts we will be focusinig on a variety of things:

1.  Reading - Guided Reading for Grade 6

                 - Novel Study - Hatchet

                 - Book Share novels (various)

                 - Reader's Workshop for Reading

2.  Writing - Poetry and Letter writing

3.  Spelling - Boggle blitz and High Frequency words

4.  Grammar work, Handwriting practice

This month we are beginning our final unit in Math called Data Analysis and Probability.  In this unit, students will learn to choose and justify an appropriate method to collect data, construct and interpret line graphs to draw conclusions, graph collected data to solve problems, and find and compare theoretical and experimental probabilities.

This month in Science, students will be beginning our final unit called Evidence and Investigation.  In this unit, students will recognize the importance of accuracy in observations and measurements, apply suitable methods to record, compile, interpret and evaluate observations and measurements, apply observation and inference skills to recognize and distinguish among and interpret patterns, and investigate evidence through classifying, analyzing, and comparing to link the evidence to a possible source.

This month in Social Studies students will be completing our final unit called The Iroquois Confederacy.  In this unit, students will learn about what the Iroquois Confederacy was established, organized and lead.  They will learn about the impact it had on the First Nations Peoples in lower Ontario.  They will learn how this event was a form of democracy.

Some other information that may interest all of you:

In Gym, students will participate in football and track activities.

In Art, students will be working on Picasso art.

In Health, students will be learning about Wellness Choices.

In French, students will be learning about Alberta.

Wednesday, May 1 - Hats ON for Mental Health

Wednesday, May 1 - Beach Day

Wednesday, May 1 - Monthly assembly in gym - 9:00 am

Wednesday, May 1 - Staff meeting day - dismissal at 2:15 pm

Friday, May 3 - Elk Island Honour Choir - 10:00 am

Thursday, May 9 - PAT - Language Arts - Part A - 9:00 - 11:30 am

Friday, May 17 - PD Day - no regular classes

Monday, May 20 - Victoria Day - no school

Friday, May 24 - Family Spring dance 7:00-9:00 pm

Tuesday, May 28 - PAT field test - Language Arts - Part B - 9:00-10:00 am

Thursday, May 30 - U of A - Ringette clinic

Friday, May 31 - PAT field test - Math - Part B - 9:00 - 10:00 am

                                                         Part A - 10:30 - 11:00 am

Please remember, if at any time you need to speak with me regarding your child's education, any difficulties he/she may be experiencing, or clarifications on matters at school that require more than a note in the agenda, please contact me at the school and we can arrange to make an appointment to discuss matters. I am not always available before or after school without notice and your concerns may not be able to be addressed if you happen to just pop in. Setting up a time to meet with me is your best route of action. I thank you in advance for your consideration and I appreciate your understanding.