May 27, 2016

Pizza Lunch

A reminder that pizza order forms are due by May 31st.
Late orders will not be accepted.


Math

Students are working on long division.

a) 52÷7=
b) 45÷3=
c) 61÷4=
d) Make up your own long division problem

Steps:
Practice the steps we have been using in class to solve long division questions.

#1 Draw as many equal groups as you can without going over the total
#2 Circle as many equal groups as you can
#3 Write how many you used from the total to make the equal groups
#4 Subtract the original total from the new total
#5 Write the remainder

Watch the division videos on Math Live or Brainpopjr.com if you need to review the ideas.

May 24, 2016

Math Homework

Question #1

Draw 19 circles.
Divide them into equal groups.
How many equal groups of circles can you make if you have the same number of circles in each group?
How many are left over?  
What is the remainder?
Write a multiplication sentence that represents your picture.
Write a division sentence ____÷____=________ r_____ that represents your picture.

Question #2

Draw 35 triangles.
Divide them into equal groups.
How many groups of triangles can you make if you have the same number of triangles in each group?
Are there any left over?
Is there are a remainder?
Write a multiplication sentence that represents your picture.
Write a division sentence    ____÷____=________  that represents your picture.

May 19, 2016

Reminders

There is no school tomorrow on Friday, May 20th as it is a Professional Development Day.
There is no school on Monday, May 23rd, as it is Victoria Day.

Pow-wow Invitation 

This event will be taking place tonight at Crescent Heights High School School 1019 - 1st. NW. Bring your families and come out to enjoy a traditional pow-wow, celebrating and honoring the success of ALL learners in CBE. The grand entry begins at 6:00pm and a feast will be served between 6:00-8:00pm.

Math Homework

How can you prove that 10 divided by 3 equals 3 with a remainder of 1?
Draw a picture and write sentences to explain your thinking.

Solve the following questions by drawing a picture:

a) 4÷2=

b) 12÷4=

c) 24÷3=

d) 35÷5=

e) 42÷6=

May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016

Important Reminder

The Kindergarten Assembly will be tomorrow on Thursday, May19th at 11:00am.  Everyone is welcome!

Important Notice

Students ages 9-12 will be bringing home information about the Community Kids In Motion YMCA Program Summer.

The program is offered to children ages 9-12 and will from 9:00am to 3:30pm on Monday and Wednesday for 4 weeks beginning on July 8th or August 3rd.

Kids in Motion is a free summer program that provides the chance for children to connect with their local community through service learning initiatives which in turn they are later rewarded for with recreational opportunities.  Through this 'work for leisure' program the participants volunteer at local businesses in the morning and in the afternoon they will celebrate the work they have done by participating in leisure activity.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kirsten Summersgill (403)613-6250.

The application deadline is Friday, June 17.  Please return the forms to Vista Heights School or fax to (403)508-2629.

Math Homework

Solve the word problem and remember to do the following steps:

1. circle the key words and numbers
2. draw a picture to set up the problem
3. write a math sentence
4. prove the math sentence
5. write a sentence answering the question
6. write as many sentences as you need to in order to explain your thinking 

My sister is tying balloons to the chair for a birthday party. She wants to tie 4 balloons to each chair.  The bag contains 77 balloons.  How many chairs can she decorate?

May 13, 2016

Important Reminders

There is an Urgent Need for Volunteers for the Casino on June 19th and June 20th.  Please contact the office if you can help.

Math Homework

a) 65x74=4810
b) 71x81=5751
c) 88x64=5632
d) 97x76=7372
e) 99x89=8811

*Remember to draw the place-value chart (ones, tens, hundreds)
*Write out steps 1-6 like we have been doing in class
*With your family's permission, visit the free math website khanacademy.org. In the search bar type 'multiply 2 digit times a 2 digit number' to revisit the video from class if you need to review the steps.

May 12, 2016

Notices

1. A request from Parent Council is coming home today.  There is an Urgent Need for Volunteers for the Casino on June 19th and June 20th.  
2. A Child Safe Canada 2016 Spring and Summer Programs Resource Guide was sent home this week.

Math Homework

a) 17x12=204
b) 23x32=736
c) 39x46=1794
d) 44x55=2420
e) 52x63=3276

*Remember to draw the place-value chart (ones, tens, hundreds)
*Write out steps 1-6 like we have been doing in class
*With your family's permission, visit the free math website khanacademy.org. In the search bar type 'multiply 2 digit times a 2 digit number' to revisit the video from class if you need to review the steps.

May 11, 2016

Math Homework

Compute the following questions.

a) 16x13=
b) 24x23=
c) 35x45=
d) 47x52=

*Remember to show all of your steps.
*Remember to place a "0" in the one's column when you are doing step #3.