Sept. 20th-24th

Dear grade 6 community,

We have had a busy week and a productive work week! Please be sure to check your emails from the HRA administrators regarding important information for parents. If you would like your child to participate in volleyball or cross country running please check the previous post for more information!

With the imminent federal election grade 6 students have been busy learning about the democratic process in Social Studies. In addition to learning about our local candidates and creating a PowerPoint presentation, grade 6 students have also facilitated an election in both the grade 2 and grade 2/3 classes.

Picture day was a great success, students looked their best and we look forward to those sweet grade 6 photos coming in!

In Math, we are working on patterns and algebra using multiplication, division, repeating patterns, extending patterns, and pattern rules. Next week we will explore tables of values, variables, finding rules (one operation), and two types of pattern rules.

In Art this week students learned about the Austin Butterfly effect. Please ask them about Austin and what happened when he applied constructive feedback to his work. Ask you child about their first draft and second drafts too!

In Language Arts students have started our first novel study, a classic called The King’s Equal. We will compare types of government (monarchy vs. democracy) and explore character traits (fruits of the spirit) examples from the novel. As we move forward in this unit, students will create and make a board game as their final project! We will also host a classroom feast and games day to wrap things up (early October).

In French students are working on basic greetings and introductions.

In Science, students have explored growth mindset and metacognition. Next week they will complete a small research project on well know people who have used a growth mindset to achieve great things! We also explored what the Bible says about striving for a growth mindset.

In PE we are doing a unit on soccer. While we are practicing skills we are also emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. All year students will be challenged to keep the HRA Knight’s motto in mind (Intensity, Integrity, and Intelligence) on and off the field.

In Chapel this week students learned about the posture of our hearts through the Parable of the Sower (Luke 8:4-15). It was amazing to see all the kiddos up on stage leading worship! Check the Worship Leadership list and planners for the team next week.

Warm regards,

Ms. Froyland