April 6th-10th



Literacy:

More persuasive writing! What animal would make the best class pet?






 








Math:

More area and perimeter!

Calculating area and perimeter of rectangles. 








Comparing mm, cm, m, and km.

Measuring for a playground.




 

Science:

More matter!

Density experiment. Which liquid is most dense? What makes it most dense?



Matter posters!




Art:

Symmetry art 



Important Information:

Open House at Nose Creek School!


April 16 – Papa Johns Fun Lunch / Cobs Treat Day (order at healthyhunger.ca by April 11 if interested in participating)

April 22 – EARTH DAY SPIRIT DAY: Wear blue or green for Earth Day

April 24 – Non-Instruction Day – No school for students



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