Science | Rock Cycle
Rock Cycle is the process of rocks changing from one type to another. This week we started developing a poster to explain the Rock Cycle. Students are using all the activities we have done in class about rocks and also using the following website:
Growth Mindset Discussion
Students with a growth mindset understand they can get smarter through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and help from others when needed. It is contrasted with a fixed mindset: the belief that intelligence is a fixed trait that is set in stone at birth. We have been discussing in our classroom how our brain works and that we can learn anything. This week we watched two videos about growth mindset:
John Legend shares a personal story about overcoming early rejections in his career to get to where he is today.
TedTalk: The way we understand our intelligence and abilities deeply impacts our success. Based on social science research and real life examples, Eduardo Briceño articulates how mindset, or the understanding of intelligence and abilities, is key.
We want our students to get excited about reading. As they participate and are encouraged to choose their own books, they become more motivated and interested in reading. Students have access to Scholastic catalogues to order books and learning games. If you are interested, ask your child if they have a book catalogue. Please send your orders by March 8th (tomorrow).
You can also order online at http://www.scholastic.ca/parents/
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Important dates:
Friday | March 8 - Scholastic Orders are due - Tomorrow
Tuesday | March 12 - Alien In-Line Skating
Thursday | March 14 - Alien In-Line Skating
Tuesday | March 19 - Studio Bell Field Trip (Forms need to be signed as soon as possible!!! Please come volunteer with our class!!!)
Thursday | March 21 - Learning Conferences - Evening
Friday | March 22 - Learning Conferences - Daytime – NO SCHOOL for students
