Feb 9-11

Learning Outcomes


Transitions of colour, texture or tone relate the parts of a composition to a unified whole.

What Did Students Do?

 

This Week in Grade 5 Science: Exploring Space

This week, students continued their learning in space science, exploring several fascinating features of our solar system. We learned about moons and their roles, investigated the patterns of moon phases, and discussed the characteristics that define dwarf planets.

Students also expanded their understanding of key regions in space, including the asteroid belt and the Kuiper belt, examining how these areas help scientists better understand the structure and history of our solar system.

To creatively connect with our learning, students began creating chalk artwork inspired by space. This project is currently a work in progress, and students are applying new artistic techniques as they develop their pieces. Along the way, they explored concepts such as light and shadow, the colour wheel, and value, helping them create depth and visual impact in their work.

It has been an exciting week of combining science knowledge with artistic expression!






Ask your Child
-to tell you about what we've read so far in the novel Odder
-to tell you about our work in science about the asteroid belt and kuiper belt in our solar system
-to tell you about their solar system art
-to tell you about PE and the activities they have been doing this week
-to tell you more about their story that they started writing today
-to show you how to solve a three-digit by two-digit multiplication question using the traditional algorithm

Upcoming Events


February 19 – Parent Teacher Conference Booking System Opens via myCBE Account at 8am · February 24 – Report Cards available to view on myCBE Account
February 25 – Pink Shirt Day
February 26 & 27 – Scholastic Book Fair
February 26 - Parent Teacher Conferences, Kindergarten: 8-11:30am, 12:15-2:30pm and 3:30-7pm; Grade 1-5: 3:30-7pm
February 27 – No School
February 27 – Parent Teacher Conferences, 8am-1pm
March 2-6 – Trickster Theater Residency
March 5 – Trickster Theatre Performances - 5:30pm and 7pm

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