School Calendar

This Calendar will be updated monthly to let you know what will be expected during each school day. You can check the calendar by month or week to week. Feel free to print it for your own reference, but if not, you can always find the calendar by typing in "School Calendar" in the search bar.

A Trip to Roy Thomson Hall

On Monday April 23rd, Portable 10 went to Roy Thomson Hall to enjoy the symphony and local choir.  Below are a few pictures from our trip:

(Above) Our view from St. Andrew Station. We were all pretty excited to be so close to the CN Tower.

As the choir first hit the stage, we were all pretty excited.  The performance started at 12:00pm and ended at 1:00pm.  By the end , there was a mixed reaction from our class.  Some students found it a little boring and too long, others really enjoyed it.  One students from our class said, "I was picturing stories in my head while listening to the music."  Despite the mixed reviews, I believe that it was a worthwhile field trip, and an amazing opportunity to experience something new in the city that we live in.

Math Test: A Few Hints and Tips

Hello Portable 10!  As you know, you guys have a math test this coming Monday.  Here are a few tips that may help you solve those pesky probability word problems:

1. Draw pictures or charts to help you find all possible outcomes
2. Make tally charts to help you figure out the probability of certain questions
3. Please read the questions carefully, and if you don't understand it, ask Mr. Chong to explain it
4. Use your time wisely and make sure you answer every question before time ends

It is probably a good idea to know how to do the following things before the test on Monday:

• How to solve for the probability of an outcome in different situations
• How to use the language "certain," "likely, "equally likely," "unlikely," and "impossible" correctly
• The difference between good and bad odds
• How to read, understand, and answer word problems correctly
• How to "show your thinking"

You might be telling yourself that these are the same things that you needed to know for the math quiz.  If you did, then you are correct!  There will be no surprises on the math test on Monday, and if you have been doing your homework regularly and paying attention in class, you should be in good shape!

Good luck!

Below you will find your homework for this weekend.  Just click on "Click here" to get it.


Click here for homework.

Math Test Monday April 30, 2012

Today Portable 10 went to see Officer Marcy to talk about cyber-bullying and internet safety.  It was a very informative discussion and we learned a lot.  But, because of this, we missed our math time in class, so Mr. Chong has decided to move the math test to this coming Monday April 30, 2012.  This will give students extra time to practice their probability skills tonight and over the weekend.

You're welcome students :)


Below is today's math homework.  Please click on "Click here" to gain access to the homework. By doing this, you will be free to print off the homework and complete it at your own time.  If you do not have a printer, you can answer the questions on lined paper.


*Remember to always include your name on your homework before you hand it in.

Click here for homework

Learning Tip of the Day: Asking For Help!

Sometimes when we don't understand something that is being taught in class we can feel a whole bunch of different ways.  Some students feel scared, upset, embarrassed, or confused.  Some students can even feel all of these things at the same time!  Sometimes students feel this way so often that they start making bad choices in class, like:

• Joking around and talking during lessons and work time
• Avoiding teachers and not asking for help 
• Stop listening during lessons in the classroom

Every student has felt lost and in need of help sometime in the school year, and when this happens to you, you just have to tell yourself that it is okay if you don't understand something. What isn't okay is deciding to make bad choices instead of good choices when this happens.   

The best choices you can make when you don't understand something is:

1. First, ask a friend to help you.
2. If you still don't understand something, ask the teacher right away.

The sooner you let a teacher know you don't understand something, the sooner the teacher can help you with that problem.  But remember, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to make good choices like this in school.  I know you can do it!

Mr. Chong

To Parents: Gaining Access to Homework

Some students in portable 10 have expressed some difficulty in gaining access to the homework that is being posted on our blog.  One possible reason why this difficulty exists is because you may need to download and use the new Google Chrome web browser.  It is a very quick and easy download and should take no time at all.  Because the homework is a Google document, other web browsers like Internet Explorer may have problems downloading the file properly.

If you are having difficulty gaining access to the homework, please click here to download Google Chrome and use this web browser to gain easier access to our classroom blog.  

All the best,

Mr. Chong

It is "Certain" That There Will Be a Math Quiz Tomorrow

Portable 10 has a math quiz tomorrow on Wednesday April 25, 2012.  You will need to know:

• How to solve for the probability of an outcome in different situations
• How to use the language "certain," "likely, "equally likely," "unlikely," and "impossible" correctly
• The difference between good and bad odds
• How to read, understand, and answer word problems correctly
• How to "show your thinking"

Below is today's math homework.  Please click on "Click here" to gain access to the homework. By doing this, you will be free to print off the homework and complete it at your own time.  If you do not have a printer, you can answer the questions on lined paper.


*Remember to always include your name on your homework before you hand it in.

Click here for homework

A Note To Parents: Homework Routines

Homework is a part of a healthy routine at home and will be encouraged to be apart of your child's day-to-day.  Not only will it allow you to stay connected with what your child is learning in school, but will also give the student an opportunity to apply new concepts independently at home.

Homework will try to be provided everyday except weekends (that means, Monday - Thursday).  Unless specified otherwise, homework is expected to be completed and brought back to school the next day to be graded as either "completed" or "incomplete."  

Doing homework will also give students further opportunities to ask questions and to think deeper about certain areas of study.  I hope we can work together to keep your child's mind active and curious.

All the best, 

Mr. Chong

Probability Review Homework

For the past 2 weeks, we have been learning about probability in our classroom. Probability is calculating the odds, or the likelihood, of an outcome.  For the past week, the class has been working together in small groups finding the probability of different games that have been set up around the classroom.

We are coming to an end in our unit on probability, and a short quiz will be given this Wednesday April 25, 2012.

Below is today's math homework.  Please click on "Click here" to gain access to the homework. By doing this, you will be free to print off the homework and complete it at your own time.  If you do not have a printer, you can answer the questions on lined paper.


*Remember to always include your name on your homework before you hand it in.

Click here for homework

Welcome! A Letter to Students and Parents

Dear Parent/ Guardian and students,

"Welcome to Portable 10" is a new blog initiative that will keep students and parent's connected to what is happening in the classroom. Students are expected to visit this blog on a daily basis to check for daily homework assignments and also review new concepts and ideas that have been discussed in class.

The blog is also an excellent tool to use to check for new updates on what portable 10 has been working on throughout the week. Students are also encouraged to post their own thoughts, ideas, and concerns on certain topics and issues brought up in class or on this blog.

Blogging has become a new trend in education that allows students and parents better access to their education. It is becoming more and more common in classrooms and is a valuable skill to learn at an early age. I encourage your participation! Enjoy!


From,

Mr. Chong