We had a special presentation today from an optometrist. What does an optometrist do? Please share with a family member what you learned about your eyes.  What did you learn about how the eyes are connected to learning?  What are some exercises that you can do to keep your eyes healthy?

Reminder:
- Our Music Sharing Assembly is Tuesday June 17 at 10:45! Please invite your parents and family members to attend and see the showcase of our music learning this year. All classes will be presenting stories based on literature!



"The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up."

John C. Maxwell

We are very busy reviewing for our PAT's.  Share with a family member what are good strategies to keep in mind when writing a multiple choice test.  Please visit one of the following websites and try one of the practice provincials in a subject of your choice.

https://questaplus.alberta.ca/

http://www.education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/achievement/answerkeys.aspx

Please share with a family member about the Public Library presentation that we had today. Give them instructions about how to get a library card and be sure to share some of the 'new reads' that you found interesting.

Reminder:
- Tomorrow is Sports Club
- The Alex Dental Bus is here tomorrow for those who have brought back their permission slips
- We have a snack sale on Friday - buy a snack for 50 cents!

We are designing book advertisements about the Best Novel Ever!  Please share with your family what  your choice is as the best novel you heard or read this year.  Have a discussion around why you believe it is the best novel. Share your slogan about your novel.

Reminder:

- All library books need to be returned to the Learning Commons by Friday June 13

We are entering the final weeks of our learning adventure!  Please share with your parents your learning in our health centres today on Tobacco.

This week will be spent focusing on reviewing for Provincial Achievement Tests which are coming up in the next two weeks, beginning on Wednesday, June 18 - Reading, Thursday, June19 - Math, Friday, June 20 - Science and Monday, June 23 - Social Studies.  Please take some time to try out some practice tests on these two hyperlinks, which we are also using in class:

https://questaplus.alberta.ca/
http://www.education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/achievement/answerkeys.aspx


Reminder:
The Alex Bus is here on Wednesday, June 11 for those who have returned their dental permissions