Happy Holidays!

 I wish all of the families out there to have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday break!

I hope to see all the students in person in January but until then, have a safe and restful break!

Sincerely, 

Mr. Vryonides.

Homework, News, and Announcements

For those online that was to join the design a bookmark contest, here is the link:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KIpD2Y8sN3dx7HrX4BIA192Zm7RzT_k3GWOy0mdAR7g/edit?usp=sharing

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Here is the Google Meet link for our at-home learners:

https://meet.google.com/zpi-fgcy-tfj

Or you can join with the Google Meet code:  zpi-fgcy-tfj   

The Google Meet code for Music is: iyx6yfx

Updates from the current day are always in yellow highlights.

Language:

-Reading:

-Will continue working on the "Netflix" book report for Number the Stars (See Reading Google Classroom) after the break. 

-PLEASE BRING (or have available) an independent reading text (a "Just Right" text).

-Here is our class "EPIC Reading" code: ury6154.

-STUDENTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE READING AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EVERY DAY ON A REGULAR BASIS!

-ALWAYS have a "Just Right"  (grade level, appropriate, etc.) book ready for every reading class. 

-The following website you can now sign out books in the York Region District School Board DIGITAL LIBRARY!:

https://yorkregionca.libraryreserve.com/10/45/en/SignIn.htm?url=Default.htm

-Writing:

-Complete page 2 of the "Difference Makers" Handout. Then do some of the things to "make a difference" over the holiday break.

-Pick a story from your portfolio and revicse it to include a "big meaning." Can also revise using the 4 points we discussed in today's lesson.

-Media Literacy:

-Social Justice Products and Services websites - Presentations now complete.

Math:

-Complete the "Composite Rules Exit Task." Then for extra practice, you can build your own Composite Tiling Pattern, make a Chart to Track the Tiles, and come up with the pattern rule.

-Here is a good site for Math support for the Nelson Math program: 

http://www.math6.nelson.com/studentcentre/studentcentre.html

-And here are more websites to practice with:

http://www.math5.nelson.com/studentcentre/studentcentre.html

http://www.math6.nelson.com/studentcentre/studentcentre.html
https://www.knowledgehook.com/

https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-5

https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-6

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-fifth-grade-math

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math

https://illuminations.nctm.org/Search.aspx?view=search&type=ac

www.mangahigh.com
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/topic_t_1.html
https://www.explorelearning.com/

http://oame.on.ca/CLIPS/index.html

Science:

-Biodiversity test now complete.

Social Studies:

-Began working on Assignment B - Migration Stories Slideshow. Will continue working on this after the holiday break.

Visual Arts:

-Islamic Art final copy SUBMISSION DUE after the break. 

Drama/Dance:

-Inclusivity role-plays now completed.