Agenda notes:
-Read for 20 minutes
-Book order due April 30
-Spelling pg. 110-113
-UOI bridge brainstorm due Monday
-Spelling sentences in cursive
-Clothing donations

We finished reading chapter 3 of 'A perfect time for Pandas.' We realised in this chapter although pandas eat bamboo and it is 'tough as wood' it does not fit the criteria of the rest of the riddle because it is not baked with love and it is not healthy.


We had PE with Miss Yustin.


For math today, we learned how to measure area using square units.

We started off with a problem. 

How many 4x4 squares will is take to cover the math textbook, how many 6x6, 8x8 and 10x10 squares First we made estimates in our groups then we actually tried to measure it and figure out.

We noticed that the larger squares take up more space so there will be less of those required to cover the surface, and more smaller squares are required. 

We discussed the important of our units which is square units. VERY IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER WHEN WRITING OUR ANSWERS.

We also discussed that we can use large squares for large areas and small squares for smaller areas.


After first recess, we had language. For language we did shared writing for persuasive writing. Together, we worked together to use persuasive words, appropriate grammar, conventions, adjectives, and details for our writing. After students began writing their own ad for pizza.

Some new words on our wall to help us with persuasive writing

We will finish our independent write tomorrow. After, we had French with Mme. Stella.


After second recess, we combined classes with Miss Jaskolka's class for work on our gum drop challenge. Students were given 10 gum drops or jube jubes, and 20 tooth picks to create a structure that will hold a textbook.

We discussed what we have learned about stable structures, knowing that the base needs to be wide, triangles are a good shape to use, and here were some questions for consideration that helped guide students along their inquiry.

How will your roof affect
the home’s ability to be tested?

How could you strengthen the joints?

Since you found that one triangle is good, would two be even better?

How could you broaden the base to give the house more support?

How does the number of toothpicks stuck into one gumdrop
affect the strength of the joint?

We celebrated the fact that sometimes are structures did not work! We just had to think about changing some features in order to make it more stable.