Good afternoon everyone!

I hope everyone had a lovely night!

What a way to end the day!! Today students were rewarded for the surpassing our Spring Fundraiser Goal - they got to WATER BALLOON THE TEACHERS!!!! A refreshing break on our first hot day of the year!!

Important information and reminders:

The Maples Academy is hosting the annual inner school Track and Field meet on Friday, May 26. The top 3 boys and girls who participated in the event on our Track and Field day and received medals have been given permission forms. Those forms are due on Tuesday, May 23. **Please note I am awaiting clarification from Mr. O on a couple of events. I will do my best to hand out the other medals and permission forms tomorrow.**

The top two spellers (Ronit, Ryan, Chelsea, and Klara) from Grade 1-6 will compete against The Maples Academy on June 1.

Crock-A-Doodle forms and money are due no later than Thursday, May 18. We will be our doing Crock-A-Doodle activity in the SJA auditorium on Tuesday, May 30 in the morning.

A note from Mrs. Smith: The lunch ordering system is now open for June. Please ensure you place your order no later than Friday, May 19 at 4:00 PM. Lunch payment is due by May 23rd 4:00 PM or unfortunately your lunch order will be cancelled for the month of June. Please keep in mind that there are no reimbursements for field trips or absences. You can go online at http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/

No school Friday, May 19 & Monday, May 22 for Victoria Day weekend.

Language

Today we had our final OWA post-assessment. Students had to write an explanation of the perfect classroom. You will receive the OWA Term 3 graph when report cards go home.

Homework – Read for at least 30 minutes

-Frindle activity #5 due Tuesday, May 23

-Scholastic orders due Tuesday, May 23

Math

Today we learned how to add and subtract money – a continuation of yesterday lesson. It is straightforward addition and subtraction except we cannot forget to add the decimals or the $ sign! Math review has been sent home for our test on Wednesday, May 24.

Examples of changing fractions and mixed numbers into decimals using HUNDREDTHS:

45/100 = 0.45

2 & 87/100 = 2. 87

1 &9/100 = 1.09

Examples of changing decimals into fractions and mixed numbers using HUNDREDTHS:

2.61 = 2 & 61/100

1.02 = 1 & 2/100

5.99 = 5 & 99/100

Examples of changing fractions and mixed numbers into decimals using TENTHS:

1 & 1/10 = 1.1

3 & 6/10 = 3.6

2 & 4/10 = 1.4

5/10 = 0.5

Examples of changing decimals into fractions and mixed numbers using TENTHS:

1.8 = 1 & 8/10

0.2 = 2/10

7.5 = 7 & 5/10

HINTS:

An improper fraction is more that 1 whole and when the numerator (top number) is bigger than the denominator (bottom number). For example, 7/3.

A mixed number is has a whole number and a fraction. It is another way to write an improper fraction. For example, 2 & 2/3.

We can change an improper fraction into a mixed number and vice versa!

CHANGING AN IMPROPER FRACTION INTO A MIXED NUMBER:

9/4 =

Step 1: Ask yourself how many times does 4 go into 9? The answer is 2.

Step 2: Ask yourself what is 4 (the denominator) x 2 (the answer from step 1) = 8.

Step 3: Take the 9 (the numerator) and – 8 (the answer from step 2)= 1

Answer = 2 & ¼ (the 2 come from step 1, the 1 comes from step 3, and the 4 stays the same as in the original fraction)

**The denominator will not change – it will stay the same**

CHANGING A MIXED NUMBER INTO AN IMPROPER FRACTION:

3 & ¼

Step 1: Multiply the whole number by the denominator (3 x 4 = 12)

Step 2: Add the answer from step one (12) to the numerator

(12 + 1 = 13)

Answer = 13/4

**The denominator will not change – it will stay the same**

Homework – Math Test will take place on Wednesday, May 24. A review has been sent home.

-MMS pg 134-139 (6 pages total)

UOI

Today we continued practicing our Michael Jackson mash up for our Art’s Night! For our outfits we are going to keep it simple – black shirt, jeans, white socks, black shoes, and a Fedora hat!

Here is the music link –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9nrX7OyI4

Homework – Listen to Michael Jackson and think of simple moves

-Crock-A-Doodle forms and money due tomorrow

Practicing MJ outside on this gorgeous day!

Have a great night!

Mrs. Hocevar J