Winter, Upcoming trip, Polygons

Winter
It seems to be the topic of every conversation these days. Isn't this polar vortex causing some cold weather?! I have never used my 4 wheel drive as much as this year or my snow shovel! So, for persuasive writing we decided to write about whether "We like winter because..." or "We don't like winter because....". Surprisingly most students like winter. Although, when it was announced today that there would be another indoor recess...the usual sound of 'hooray' seemed a bit muted. 

This student likes winter for the following reasons:

This student does not like winter and has made some good points too!

Upcoming trip:
We will be going to Schlegel's gymnastic centre in Oakville on February 21st. This is a morning trip and will involve learning a full gymnastic program with small groups at the Schlegel Centre. There is usually a really great opportunity to talk to former Olympian Elfi Schlegel (1980, National Team) which will get us excited for the upcoming Olympics in Sochi! We do not need volunteers for this trip as it is held in the gymnastic centre and run by trained gymnastic athletes. However, it is a nice opportunity to watch your child as there is a viewing area with seats. You are welcome to meet us there (there is even a Tim Horton's quite close to the centre). Please let me know if this interests you so I can let the facility know for seats. 

Polygons for Math:
We have been learning about 'Polygons' for 2 dimensional geometry. We have learned that they are 'closed shapes' and always have 'straight sides'. We did a sorting activity booklet that helped us determine the properties of the following shapes:
                                      Triangle
                                 Quadrilateral
                                     Pentagon
                                     Hexagon
                                     Octagon

I have written a previous post about the expectations for geometry and will provide a link for you, should you want to read more information. Geometry information

                               Have a great week! 
Don't forget timeline projects are due this week and that Friday is a P.A. day. The homework tab on this blog is always updated so please check that for more information.                 
                                   Stay warm!

 A special link to a musician who changed the world...Pete Seeger
(When I was in grade 3 we had to sing this song in an assembly. I never really understood it then but it makes me a little bit teary now). 
                      Where have all the flowers gone?