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Hello!


March is upon us and so is the warmer weather. I hope you had the opportunity to spend some time outside to enjoy this beautiful weather. 

Math
In Numeracy, we are shifting our focus to area. Over the course of the next couple of weeks, students will develop a sense of a square metre and how it can be used to measure area. They will choose appropriate area units and calculate area. They will also develop and use a formula to determine the area of a parallelogram and develop and use a formula to determine the area of triangles. Lastly, they will create different types of polygons with a given area.(Adapted from Math Up)

Here are some links for parents and students to recap the learning that is happening in the classroom:

1. Sum It Up- The Square Metre (Parents)
2. Sum It Up- Representing the Same Measurements in Different Ways
3. Sum It Up- Area of a Parallelogram (Parents)
4.  Sum It Up- Area of a Triangle (Parents)
5.  Sum It Up- Constructing Shapes with a Given Area (Parents)

1. Area Collector (Student Activity)
2. A Different Spin on Area (Student Activity)
3. Matching Parallelograms Area (Student Activity)
4. Matching Triangle Areas (Student Activity)
5. Duelling Areas (Student Activity)

Language
In Literacy, we are just wrapping up our biographies on Black History. This week we will focus on creating our 3D figures in class. Please remind your child to bring in supplies beginning this Monday in order to construct. Our models will be up on display hopefully by the end of the week. 

Religion
In religion, students continue to prepare for Confirmation. This coming weekend, students who are enrolled for their Confirmation will be participating in a 1-day retreat at the church this coming Saturday. 

School News
This week is fairly busy- Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday, there will be NO pancakes served this year. Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, we will have our liturgy in the gym. Thursday evening is parent-teacher interviews, if you have not booked a time, please do so ASAP as there are limited spots. This Friday we will celebrate spirit week by dressing up like we are going to the beach. 

Scholastic Digital Flyers
Lucky- February/March
Arrow- February/March
Teens- February/March

Have a great week!
Adriana Porcari