Dear Parents and Adults at Home,
Math: Probability
Your child's class is staring a mathematics unit on probability. This important branch of mathematics helps us make informed decisions in many aspects of everyday life, from playing games to choosing medical treatments.
In this unit, your child will:
Use the language of probability.
Use words, fractions, and percents to describe probability.
Find theoretical probabilities and show them on number lines.
Conduct probability experiments.
Compare experimental results with predictions.
Use probability to solve problems.
Probability concepts can be practised at home as well as at school. Here are some suggestions for activities that you can do at home.
Draw your child's attention to news articles that mention probability. You might find a report on a study showing how eating habits affect the probability of developing cancer, or an opinion piece discussing a sports team's chances of winning a game. What are these predictions based upon? How certain are the results?
Encourage your child to discuss general ideas of randomness, luck and chance. Is it true that some people are luckier than others? Can you improve your chances by wearing a lucky pair of shoes? What does it mean to say that something happens by chance? Is a coin toss truly random?
Probability is a fascinating and complex topic. Instead of just looking for "correct" answers, enjoy the opportunity to discover more about your child's thinking as you explore these ideas together.
Please see below for the math homework details. I am always available for extra help if needed. You can contact me at 604-588-8394 or at mikewilliamlink@gmail.com.
Drug Abuse: Helping Your Child Make Healthy Decisions
This past week we have discussed and participated in the following activities:
"Look, Think, Decide"
- Students idenified various ways decisions are made.
- Students demonstrated understanding of the Look-Think-Decide method of decision making by applying it to solve specific problems.
Read Aloud Novel: Messenger by Lois Lowry
Messenger is a 2004 novel by Children's author Lois Lowry. It forms the third installment of the loose trilogy begun by her 1993 novel The Giver, which won the 1994 Newbery Medal. For more information visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messenger_(novel)
We will be concluding this novel on Friday, May 30th. We will be having a book party on that day, between recess and lunch. All our welcome!
This Past Week's Homework Assignments
Read at least 20 minutes each evening
Health and Reading Log update
Reading Comprehension:
Black Group - Ask About: pp. 86-90
Blue Group - Eco-Hero: pp. 29-37
Math - Probability: pp. 384-385; 388-389
Website of the Week: Surrey Reuses
A very useful, and environmentally wise, website suggested by one of our parents. Free stuff is good!
http://www.surreyreuses.com/
Don't forget to check out my website at linktoschool.blogspot.com . It has many links to other great educational sites and safe, kid-appropriate search engines.
The following is a list of Environmental Extravaganza activities happening in the coming weeks in Surrey:
Beach Hero Marine Interpretive Walks
Explore the inter-tidal zone for amazing animals and plants with our Marine Interpreter; all ages welcome! Free stickers, tattoos and activity books for all Beach Heroes!
Hosted by: The Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society
Saturday, May 10 (2:30pm) White Rock, foot of pier
Saturday, May 17th (11am) White Rock, foot of pier
Saturday, May 24th (1:30pm) Beecher Place, Crescent Beach
Saturday, May 31st (9:30am) Beecher Place, Crescent Beach
Saturday, June 7th (2pm) White Rock, foot of pier.
No registration is required, just show up! For more info contact Cat at
604.536.3552 or cat@birdsonthebay.ca
Learn to Fish
Join us at Green Timbers Urban Forest for a fun, educational fishing lesson!This program is for youth under 16, but parent participation is encouraged. Includes hands-on instruction as well as fishing on Green Timbers Lake! All the equipment and tackle is provided. Pre-registration is required, please call the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery Visitor Ctr at 604.504.4716 to reserve your spot!
Green Timbers Urban Forest – meet at the lake
Hosted by: Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
Thursday, May 1st (6-8pm)
Saturday, May 10 (10am - 12pm)
Thursday, May 15th (6 - 8pm)
Thursday, May 22nd (6 - 8pm)
Saturday, May 31st (10am - 12pm)
Sunnyside Acres Guided Walk
Learn about your local forest environment, its history and management at Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest. Bring binoculars and try to spot some of the 71 bird species that occur here and identify some of the native plants that make this Urban Forest their home. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing, this walk will go rain or shine.
Meet at the parking lot off of 24 Avenue in the Urban Forest
Hosted by: Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society
Saturday, April 26th (8 – 9am)
Sunday, May 4th (6:30 – 7:30pm)
Saturday, May 17th (8 – 9am)
Sunday, May 25th (6:30-7:30pm)
Waste Not Want Not
April 12 - June 15 (Saturdays and Sundays only) | 12 - 4pm
Come and learn about the concept of 'thrift' and the origins of the 3 R's - Reduce, reuse and Recycle! Check out ways to convert garbage into treasures, traditional methods of garden composting and how technologies have changed in objects through the use of everyday materials. Historical examples will show how farmers recycled from the 1900's to present days.
Stewart Hall at Elgin Heritage Farm ( Crescent Road west of 135 Ave.)
Hosted by: Historic Stewart Farm
Wilderness Watch Walkabout
Find out what the Wilderness Watch program is all about. Visit the display booth and then enjoy a guided walk in Blackie Spit Park!
Blackie Spit Park
Hosted by: BC Wildlife Federation
Saturday, May 3rd (10am - 2pm)
Saturday, May 17th (10am – 2pm)
Saturday, May 31st (10am – 2pm)
Important Dates in 2008
May 28 Celebration Celebration
May 29 and 30 Forsyth Idol Talent Show - @ 1:00 pm
May 19 Victoria Day - No School
May 28 Celebration Assembly @ 9:00 am
June 20 Celebration Assembly @ 1:00 pm
June 23 Year End Assembly @ 10:30 am
June 24 Sports Day
June 25 Grade 7 Graduation @ 10:30, Final Report Cards sent home. Last day of school for students, early dismissal @ 1:30 pm
June 26 Pro-D #6 - No school
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to phone, email or drop by the school.
Sincerely,
Michael Link
Forsyth Road Elementary
10730 139 Street
Surrey BC V3T 5L4
Phone: 604-588-8394
mikewilliamlink@gmail.com
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