Warm days, cool nights…it looks like spring. It is perfect conditions for making maple syrup. I had a wonderful visit to a sugar bush this weekend. Remember that 10 degrees is still pretty chilly. I expect you to dress appropriately for the weather. It is wet outside, bring an extra pair of socks so that you are comfortable for the entire day.

This week we are setting character goals. Think about ways that you can show respect and integrity. Think about how you can be an ambassador for our class and our school in the way that you treat the guest teachers who come to our class to help us.

• practice your recorder – this is the last week for belt testing (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
• practice simple multiplication facts – think about the ones that give  you trouble and focus on them
• try to get some time outside to enjoy the wonderful weather

Today you are working with your group to take notes about one of the attractions in the National Capital area. With your group members you are going to look at the pictures and take notes of about 4 or 5 words about what you notice. You will then read the description and features of your attraction and take notes on what you have read. Remember to only write notes about things that you understand and in your own words.

Here is the link you will need to begin your research: http://www.ottawakiosk.com/panos/

Click on the arrow to listen to Kate and Shannon S play the yellow belt song: Sunny’s Yellow.  Kate and ShannonS

To find all of the songs and the music to help you with your practicing go to PortableRecorder.ca

You have been learning about perimeter and area in math class. This game gives you the opportunity to practice your skills. It is tricky, there is some complicated math in this game. Read the instructions and hints carefully. Click on the link and begin with Mission 1

http://villainyinc.thinkport.org/default.asp

If you find the Golf of Mexico too tricky for you…practice your area and perimeter lessons by clicking here:http://www.funbrain.com/poly/index.html

or http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ShapeExplorer/

Finished everything…time for typing practice: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

We have been practicing our recorder songs. Yesterday we did some recordings of our playing. I hope that you enjoy them.

Campbell and the class play the white belt song: White Out.  Click here Campbell to listen to our performance.

Victoria and the class also play the white belt song: White Out. Click here Victoria White Out to listen to this performance.

We also recorded our yellow belt song: Sunny’s Yellow. Click here Ryan plays Sunny’s Yellow to listen to our performance.

These recordings will also be posted to the PortableRecorder.ca site.