Math
Today we reviewed some of the different types of area and perimeter problems that could be on the test on Thursday.
Please review the list from the weekend post. It is important.
Many students have not completed Mathletics assignments for area. This extra practice will also help with studying.
Remember the proper format to use when finding the area and perimeter of rectangles. You must write the formula, including units, first. Then put in the information you know. Again, this is outlined on the weekend post. Anchor charts are also posted in class to help.

Area (perimeter) test on THURSDAY.

Religion
We began our discussion of Lent. Lent is a time of SPIRITUAL RENEWAL. It is a time to renew our relationship with God. It's a time to reflect, recommit and ask for God's forgiveness. We renew our faith in Him to guide us.

Today you reflected on some tools to help us repair or renew our relationship with God. Make sure you finish your ideas. Here is the list from class:

• Prayer helps us think about God. It also helps us get in the habit of talking to God.
• Participating at Mass can bring us closer to God.
• Participating at Mass can renew our spirit by reminding us of God’s plan.
• Singing a song at Mass or a hymn we enjoy can help renew our spirit by reminding us of the joy of God’s Word, creation, or how we follow Jesus’way
• We can use music to help us pray.
• Reading the Bible helps us remember Jesus and what we need to do, reminds us that God has a plan for us, and helps guide us to do better.
• Receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation can help us renew our hearts and make good choices.
• Reconciliation brings us grace that strengthens our relationship with God.
• Family reminds us of God’s love for us.
• Receiving Jesus in the Eucharist can feed our souls and help us feel closer to Him.
• A rosary helps us focus on our faith and ask Mary for help.
• Sharing and caring for family and friends makes us feel good, which helps renew our spirit.
• Serving our family by doing our chores willingly without being reminded strengthens our relationships and helps bring peace.
• Praying for our family and our classmates helps us focus on the needs of others.
• Family and friends can help remind us of our path and what we should do.
• The cross can be a visual reminder to think of what Jesus did for us.

One of the things that I do is listen to music. Here are my favourite songs to listen to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuvfMDhTyMA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXXxLwxfo0U

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. The day before Ash Wednesday is Pancake Tuesday. Tomorrow morning you are welcome to have a pancake or two. I will provide syrup. Feel free to bring in other toppings for yourself.

Science

We began our paragraph on the importance and structure of the skin. If you did not find an ORIGINAL interesting fact about the skin, please have one for tomorrow.

Tomorrow we start the digestive system. What are the main organs of the digestive system?