The grade 5’s & 6’s are learning about the treaties the First Nations Peoples signed and how it effected their people for generations. They are learning about how First Nations peoples moved onto reserves and how they were treated by the government (not being allowed to vote federally until the 1960’s, for example). We are also discussing residential schools, and the impact that forced assimilation had on the First Nations Peoples.

The students are working on memorizing the Ten Commandments in Religion class. There will be a quiz a week from today. 

The Grade 5’s are working on both short & long division. Their memorized multiplication facts are coming in handy now, and they are seeing the benefits of memorizing their facts. 

The Grade 6’s are learning about the relationship between fractions, percentages, ratios and decimals. 

The students are very excited that they’ve earned a PAX Party. They have been so disciplined, responsible and respectful lately! I’ve seen a lot of growth already this year in so many students. The PAX Party will be tomorrow (Thursday). Students are allowed to wear their pajamas, if they want, and to bring a board game if you allow them to.