Today in 5th grade we...

- Chose verbs that should no longer be used in academic writing. 

- Review place value and completed our Chapter 1 test. 

- Examined why we study geography, and how it is related to history. 

- Discussed different scientific questions, and decided which type of investigations would be best to use when trying to answer certain questions.

- Created posters for Ben and Andrew's campaign for student council. 

Homework: 
Math - Complete the left page of page 2 in our Interactive Math Journal
                - Rewrite the standard in your own words
                - Write what you learned 
                - Give proof that you understand
                - Write a reflection
* this entry should take up almost the entire page 

Reminders:
- This Saturday there is a parent/teacher meet and greet. If you would like to learn a little bit about what your child will be learning in Grade 5 this year please attend from 8:30 - 11:00. You will have a chance to listen to the homeroom teacher, the specialty teachers, and the administration about this year's plans. 
- Remind your children that they can only wear their sports day shirt during PE class, and the rest of the day they must wear their proper gym uniform.