November Notes

Big things are happening as the countdown to report cards is on!  Here is what our week looks like in Division 2:




Mad Minutes: As you may know, General Wolfe has chosen math fluency as one of its school goals. In Grade 6/7 that means that students are able to answer 50-60 easy multiplication questions in 60 seconds.  It's tough, but its an important goal as research has shown that children who are fluent in math facts are better at higher level thinking and reasoning.  Both the Grade 6 and 7s are doing "Mad Minutes" in class each week to practice, but they need more practice at home.  Check out sites like http://www.multiplication.com/games or http://math.about.com/od/multiplication/ig/Times-Tables-Worksheets/ for some practice sheets.  More importantly, if you notice your child still counts on their fingers - it's time to put those fingers away!  Practice single digit adding and subtracting equations over breakfast or in the car, just get those facts down.


Purdy's Fundraising: Camp fundraising starts now!  All students in the school will be bringing home a Purdy's brochure for holiday treats tomorrow.  Please encourage your loved ones and friends to buy their holiday treats from you and help keep camp costs low.  All orders will arrive the first week of December so you have lots of time to give them away.


Be Active Every Day Challenge:  Division 2 has signed up to participate in the "Be Active Every Day Challenge" that runs from Nov. 3 - 28th.  Students are challenged to:

• Be active for 60 minutes each day
• To eat 5 or more vegetables and fruit a day
• No more than 2 hours of screen time a day
• Cut out all sugared drinks (including juice)

Please support your child with healthy snacks and beverages.  Encourage them to turn off that technology, and grab a book, or go for a walk.  The best learners take care of their body to feed their brains. 


Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, Nov 4 - Science Station
Tuesday, Nov 4 - Dance for P.E.
Wednesday, Nov 5 - First Boys Volleyball Game at Livingstone
Thursday, Nov 6 - Rough Copy of Goals
Thursday, Nov 6 - Rough Draft of Persuasive Essay
Thursday, Nov 6 - First Girls Volleyball Game at Livingstone
Friday, Nov 7 - Girls & Boys Volleyball Practice at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, Nov 7 - Science Station
Friday, Nov 7 - Problem Solving
Monday, Nov 10 & Tuesday, Nov 11 - No School
Wednesday, Nov 12 - Articulation Meeting for all Gr. 6 & 7 Parents






Have a great week!


Miss Kelly and Mrs. Soper