Week of October 29

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Photo retakes: November 19

This was my last week with 5D before maternity leave.  I felt so lucky to have been able to spend the beginning of the year with you!  I will miss all of you!

Math

We started coordinate geometry by drawing large coordinate planes and locating coordinates with the Dash Bots.












Art

We used inspiration from colourful paper Diwali lanterns to create radial symmetry art.










PE 

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