Monday March 16, 2020

Hello Grade Six Students and Families of Bridlewood School,

Please know that we care for you and are thinking of you during this historic time with school being cancelled. We need to think about community and how we can take care of each other.

Throughout grade 6, we have learned the importance of using our voices in positive ways to make a difference.  Last week at Outdoor School, you were all an amazing support for each other and showed that kindness is powerful and can go a long way.  Please remember at this time to take care of each other, love one another, have hope, keep positive, show kindness, be compassionate, spend time with your family, have peace, remember to laugh, have conversations, read, get outside and be active. 

Though many families and friends may be unable to physically get together, let’s try to think of ways that we can continue to spread kindness and cheer at this difficult time.  For example, you could draw and colour some pictures of something that brings happiness to you and your family to post in your front window. We hope this kindness and joy will spread and give strength when it is most needed.

As we are unsure at this time what is next, please stay tuned for updates that will be sent as more information becomes available.

Ms. Steeves

Ms. Palamar

Mrs. Wagenblast

Friday March 13

Dear Parents & Guardians

Based on the changing provincial and local response to COVID-19, the CBE has given us direction to postpone:

• Evergreen Theater Performance:  Friday, March 13 @ 10:15 am. CANCELLED

• Student-Led Conferences:  Thursday, March 19th & Friday, March 20^th CANCELLED, booking system will not open.

• We will still be having the Scholastic book Fair, however due to the directive, parents will NOT  be able to attend, as conferences are cancelled.

All CBE schools have been given direction to postpone or cancel events that include populations from other schools and/or parents or other community members, such as Parent-Teacher Interviews, celebrations of learning, drama/musical performances, dances, athletic competitions, etc. This decision is effective from Mar. 12 until the end of March break. This decision will be revisited during March break to determine whether events should be rescheduled.

Events outside of school hours that include the regular student and staff population of the school (school clubs, practices, etc) and scheduled field trips may continue at this time.  

I know this may be disappointing news. Students and staff have spent a significant amount of time preparing for these events, but the health of our community is our priority.

For the most up to date information about the CBE’s approach to COVID-19 and the actions we are taking, please visit our website. Answers to frequently asked questions will continue to be posted as information becomes available.

Thank you,

Erin Tourigny

Principal, Bridlewood School

Calgary Board of Education | www.cbe.ab.ca

Tuesday March 3, 2020

This week students are working with the artists from Evergreen Theatre to tie in their Sky Science learning and create a performance.

Please see the link below for information on the presentation that will be on Friday March 6th

http://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/Bridlewood/about-us/news-centre/_layouts/ci/post.aspx?oaid=16b6dbe3-6041-49f6-a7a9-f1b9adb324dd&oact=20001

Literacy

Students are writing newspaper article, using a rubric to mark exemplars as well as their own writing. They will then have the opportunity to have a second go at writing their article after this practice and teacher feedback.

Math

We are learning about triangles, measuring angles and symmetry of triangles.

Tuesday February 25, 2020

Math
We have been working on building 'nets' from 3D shapes and measuring area, perimeter and volume. Students have finished their blueprints for the moon colony project using the Cartesian Plane and identifying coordinates in the the first quadrant.  They are excited to share this at the Celebration of Learning on Thursday February 27th from 5:30-7:00pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Brhus7jiw4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVlFsmpZe6o

Literacy
Students have working through the process of writing newspaper articles. They have broken down articles, used the inverted triangle as part of their planning tool and worked on the editing process.


Reminders
Celebration of Learning this Thursday February 27th from 5:30-7:00pm. You do NOT need to attend the entire time, please allow for at least half and hour for your child to share their work and learning.

Please pay for Outdoor School if you have not yet done.

Friday February 21, 2020

Math
Students have been working through the lens of a junior architect as they design a moon colony. They have been using a blue print (Cartesian Plane) and implementing their understanding of measuring area and perimeter (using formulas), coordinates,  and dimensions.

Science/Literacy 
We have finished our research on planets and students have been working through the process of creating a newspaper article.

Celebration of Learning
Thursday February 28  5:30-7:00.  Please allow for at least half an hour. You do not need to come for the entire time.

Friday Journals
Please read, sign and return on Monday.


Outdoor School
Monday March 9-12th

Year Book

“How to pay for a Yearbook online”

Because the yearbook is an optional fee, the fee does not automatically appear in your MYCBE/PowerSchool account. 

You will find the fee under the Goods/Services tab, click on the tab and you will see two optional fees

Noon Supervision Drop In

Yearbook

Click on the fee you want, hit ok, the fee will then appear in your school fees, for online payment.

If you have any issues with this, please call the office we can attach the optional fees.

Wednesday February 19, 2020

Newspaper Article Template

https://sites.google.com/gshare.blackgold.ca/grade6/language-arts-6/newspaper-writing

Monday January 27, 2020


Math 
Today we did an assessment on multiples and factors. As we move into the week, we will be learning about area and perimeter and the formulas that go with each measurement.

Science
Students did mini presentations to the class on their research and learning about the planets.  We also used 'moon pops' to demonstrate the phases of the moon.

Literacy
Throughout the week, students will be working on the first several stages of writing a newspaper article.

Art
On Thursday, students will be using their knowledge of shading, perspective and light to create a planet art picture with chalk pastels. 

Reminders:
-Alternate Outdoor School meeting for parents that missed the first one. We will be having our second meeting on Tuesday February 4th at 3:30-4:00 in the Learning Commons. This is a mandatory requirement, if you missed the first meeting please attend this one to ensure you have all the information regarding our Outdoor School trip coming up in March.
-NO School on Friday January 31st

Please note I will be away for the remainder of the week. I will not be able to respond to emails or phone messages.  Mrs. D. Prediger will be our guest teacher.  If there is an urgent matter, please contact the office.

Thursday January 23th, 2020

Science
Students continued with their planet  and moon research. As part of our moon learning we will be creating a moon scape out of salt clay. 

We are asking for each student to bring in some home made salt clay to contribute to the class project.
Please bring it in for Friday January 24

Recipe

1 cup salt

2 cups of flour

¾ cup of water

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large bowl mix salt and flour together.
2. Gradually stir in water. Mix well until it forms a doughy consistency.
3. Turn the dough onto the table and knead with your hands until smooth and combined.
4. Place in a ziplock container and store in the fridge.

Thank you for you help with our science work. 

Math
We are continuing our work with factors and multiples and will be having a test on Monday.

Reminders 
Salt Clay for FridayPlease sign and  return report card envelopes
Mandatory Outdoor Camp Meeting Thursday January 23 from 6:00-7:00pm

Friday January 17th, 2020

Science
Students continued with their planet research. After independent research time, students shared some of their findings with a partner to learn from each other.

Math
'Mystery Number'. Students were given a few factors of a number and had to use their understanding of factors and multiples to solve the problem. We will continue with this on Monday.

Thank you Friday
Students made a mini thank you note to another student at their table.

Friday Journals
Students wrote for approximately 25 minutes to summarize and share their understanding of the learning we did this week. (Sky Science - survivor moon/planet research/reasons for the seasons/vocabulary,  math - factors and multiples, literacy -  Australian wild fires article/how to make annotated notes when reading for comprehension, etc)



Reminders 
Please sign and  return report card envelopes
Mandatory Outdoor Camp Meeting Thursday January 23 from 6:00-7:00pm
Year book you MYCBE account

Wednesday January 15th, 2020

Science
We have been researching planets. Each student is researching 2 planets (one rocky planet and one gas planet). 

Questions students are using as a guide for their research

Answer the following questions in your creative journal in complete sentences.  Make sure your answers are written in your own words.  

1. What is a planet?
2. Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet?
3. Describe the two main types of planets.
4. Describe the two different ways planets move.

Now, you will be researching two of the planets in our solar system, one inner and one outer planet, using the following sites in Learn Alberta and/or books.  

• Britannica School
• Power Knowledge- Earth and Space Science
• ScienceFlix
• TrueFlix
• Space Books

Your research must include (point form notes are okay):

• Name of your planet
• Where your planet is in relation to the other planets
• Completed fact sheet
• Notes on the surface of your planet
• Weather on your planet
• What makes your planet unique, or different from the other planets?
• Other important and interesting information you learned about your planet

Students watched videos, did demonstrations and created a visual journal page on the reason for the seasons. 

Reasons for the Seasons Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD_8Jm5pTLk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUU7IyfR34o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgq0LThW7QA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b25g4nZTHvM  



Math
We have been working on multiples and factors and patterns. Students are applying their understanding of prime and composite numbers.

Literacy
As part of our Sky Science, we are reading current event articles that pertain to this subject. We started reading an article about a teen who was doing an internship with NASA and discovered a planet. Students are working on employing a variety of reading comprehension strategies and watching them being modeled. 

Reminders
Year Book orders
Outdoor Camp Meeting - Thursday January 23rd at 6:00pm

Thursday January 9th, 2020

Science

This week we have been doing a provocation for inspiration to correlate with our sky science learning. We viewed and discussed several clips from the movie 'October Sky'.   Students have been reviewing and deepening their understanding of the phases of the moon, using a variety of strategies to understand and remember new vocabulary (altitude, aphelion, asteroids, asterism) and discuss attributes of the planets. 

Math 
Students have been working on decoding a pattern with numbers and colours to determine commonalities, factors, multiples and pattern rules. See attached photo. 

Literacy/Current Events
Students read an article about the usage of drones. They have been working on using their reading comprehension skills and strategies to: summarize, ask questions, make connections and answer questions.

Reminders 

Report Cards come home tomorrow

Outdoor School Parent Information Meeting - January 23 @6:00

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

We are very excited to be taking our grade 6 students to Outdoor School at Camp Chief Hector from March 9-12, 2020. The students will spend 4 days and 3 nights participating in the ECOSchool program.  The program aims to develop environmental awareness and community building in an outdoor setting for students in grade 6.  

In preparation for this learning experience, we are pleased to welcome Chris Schmid from Camp Chief Hector to a Parent Information evening at Bridlewood on Thursday, January 23rd from 6 - 7 pm in the school gymnasium.

This is a mandatory meeting that we require at least one parent to attend as we must ensure we provide an opportunity for parents to receive all relevant information and have any questions or concerns addressed.  Students are welcome and encouraged to attend as well.  We will have you sign in and then provide you with an information package for you to take with you to prepare for this exciting learning opportunity.  

Respectfully, 

Grade 6 Team