Wednesday 27 January 2016

Interpreting Data

Students have been learning about the mean, median, mode and range in describing a data set. Ask your child to tell you what each of these mean.  Hint:  mean is the average, median is the middle number, mode is the most common and range is the difference between the highest and lowest value.

Tuesday 19 January 2016

Christian Meditation

Today students discussed Christian Meditation.  This introductory lesson was designed to prepare students for meditation and how we can use this time to strengthen our relationship with Jesus.  Ask about the mantra "maranatha" and what it means.

Friday 15 January 2016

PGL Workshop



Ask your child about our PGL workshop today and try the brain teaser together.

Thursday 14 January 2016

PGL Presentation

Tomorrow the PGL teacher from St. Brother Andre, Ms. Quail-Blier will be doing a workshop with all the Grade 4's so they have a better understanding of what the gifted program is all about,

Monday 11 January 2016

C.A.S.I. Assessment

Students began their second C.A.S.I. Reading Assessment today to gage their improvement in comprehension over the term.  Students were tasked to independently read a passage and complete a summary and give the main idea.  They will continue tomorrow.  Ask your child to tell you about the story called "Islands".

Thursday 7 January 2016

Procedural Writing

Students continue to explore the purpose of procedural writing.  Many came to class sharing the recipes, instructions, etc. they found and read at home.  Bravo!