HAPPY NEW YEAR... Bring on 2016!

I hope everyone had a great holiday with their family and friends.  Thank you for the thoughtful holiday emails.  Happy New Year and enjoy the weekend.  I have missed you all and will see you on Monday.  Hope you aren't too tired! 

Congratulations to Richmon who is a big  brother for the 2nd time!

Behold he soon arrives!

This will be the last blog post of 2015.  All needed info has been shared in previous posts.  The following is new information:

Dec. 15 - Science Flight notes self-eval.
Dec. 17 - Dress for Jesus at our school luncheon
Read over the holidays to maintain your skill base

God bless and enjoy your precious time with family!

 

 

Let us Work Together in Service for the Lord!

Tomorrow we walk to the church to fulfill our class Advent Project of cleaning our community's church:  St. Cecilia.  Students are to bring indoor runners and a lunch just in case we work into the afternoon.  Please dress for whatever weather occurs so you are comfortable walking.

FYI
Complete your term 2 Portfolio parts if not completed

Remember Fit Club Fridays if signed up  8:00- 8:45 am

Dec. 10 - Community Decorate Food Bank Boxes Project 6:30 - 8 :00 pm

Dec. 11 - Church Poster due
Dec. 11 - Christmas Hat spirit day
Dec. 15 - Decimals Math Test
Dec. 17 - approx. 10:30 am School Christmas Luncheon in gym

Dec. 18 - 12:30 pm Christmas movie in gym if all jobs completed

Dec. 18 - 2:10 pm early dismissal  Note:  no gym or library afterschool programs this day

The Power of Self-Reflection!

Self-awareness plays a critical role in improved learning because it helps students become more efficient at focusing on what they still need to learn. The ability to think about one's learning increases with age.  Research shows that most growth of self-assessment ability happens between ages 12 and 15.  When students' reflect on, monitor, and evaluate their learning, young people become more self-reliant, flexible, and productive. Students improve their capacity to weigh choices and evaluate options, particularly when answers are not obvious. When students have difficulty understanding, they rely on reflective strategies to recognize their difficulties and attempt to rectify them.

Edutopia Information Self-Awareness in the Classroom by Marilyn Price-Mitchell PhD
(April 7/2015)

THE POWER OF SELF-REFLECTION!

Continue to practice this daily skill as it is so effective when used!

Advent is now upon us...we await joyously for Jesus!

ADVENT GREETINGS!

 

This week is very busy as it will be until the end of December.

 

The class worked very hard today editing/revising their essay draft #2.  It needs to be completed tonight and copy/pasted into the final copy for text feature work tomorrow and Thursday. 

 

Some students need to do catchup work at home as they are behind several components. 

 

FYI

 

READ BLOG FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

The class has  been told that there are no more late assignments allowed in 2015.  Please follow through with your commitment and goals during this very short, fast paced time!

 

Dec. 2 - Essay Draft #2 fully edited/revised and copied into final copy

 

Dec. 2 - Social Quiz

 

Dec. 4 - Fit Club Friday @ 8:00 am (permission slip needed)

 

Dec. 4 - Growing Up essay due:  shared by 9 am then paperwork handed in at 9:20 am

 

Dec. 4 - Math Page 97 #1-8 (practice assignment)

 

Dec. 7 -  C. Guidance Scenarios due

               F. Alive commitment questions #1-5 due (counts towards Health & C. Guidance also)

 

Dec. 9 - Bring cleaning pails/rags and shovels to school for church cleaning

 

Dec. 10- Class Advent service project:  Cleaning St. Cecilia, dress for the weather as we are walking to church and bring lunch as we are eating at church

 

Dec. 11 - Church poster due (please work on at home as limited class time provided)

 

Dec. 15 - Decimals Unit Quiz

Dec. 17 - Decimals Unit Test (note:  these 2 tests confirmation will be made by class early next week)

 

ASAP - Team AR goals are still required from some students.

 

 

 



Very proud of my student family!

I am very proud of my students!  They worked hard to plan meaningful conferences to share their learning with the people that matter the most:  their parents.  It was a privilege to hear all the honest self-reflection in the main subject areas.  This skill truly leads one towards improvement or further success if put into action.  Thank you for all the positive comments and your willingness to do something new to allow more communication time with your child. 

The juggles continue!

Yesterday Mr. Wahl asked our class to do a Knights of Columbus poster for our church.  It is a contest poster.  All posters are due:  December 11 for submission to Mr. Wahl.

Upcoming dates:

Nov. 26 - Holodomor Religion Question due
Nov. 26 - Math sheets 34/35
Nov. 25/26 - Book Fair shopping, bring money
Nov. 30 - Science Famous People in electricity chart due
Dec. 1 - Return report card envelope signed by parent
Dec. 2 - Social Quiz
Dec. 4 - Growing up Essay
Dec. 9 - All cleaning pails, rags, and shovels at school
Dec. 10 - Class Advent Project:  Cleaning our church (bring lunch)
Dec. 15 - Dec. 15 Decimals Unit Quiz & Dec. 17 Decimals Unit Test (TBD by class on Dec. 9)

Reminder:
I provide plenty of class time to work on assignments if time is used with working stamina.  In term #1 I daily reminded students of what assignments were late and also had them write an agenda list (usually on Wed. or Thurs.) of their late assignments for parents to see.  In term #2 I do not do reminders of late assignments or noon late lists as it is expected that students demonstrate responsibility for their learning which involves completion of assignments by the given due dates.  If issues arise with numerous late assignments,  I will continue to send home a School Concern Form to address issues.

Just a reminder that our school goals are to demonstrate working stamina and follow procedures throughout the day.  Please review your list of procedures as you should know them by heart to automatically put them into practice when required. 

SELF-REFLECT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE UPON YOUR LEARNING.

Another short Week!

FYI

Please see past blog posts for shared information as I will not be doing re-typing.

Nov. 30 - Science Famous People chart due
Dec. 4 - Growing Up Essay shared with Mrs. B by 9 am then paperwork handed in with 2 rubrics at 9:30 am

Dec. 9 - Pails, rags, shovels at school for Church cleaning Advent Project
Dec. 10 - Class Advent Project: cleaning our church (we will be walking to church so dress appropriately for the weather, bring a lunch as we will be eating at church)

Dec. 15 - Decimal Unit Quiz
Dec. 17 - Decimal Unit Test
(The class and I had a discussion regarding when the Math assessments could be done.  They are currently scheduled for the above dates.  The students and I both know that December is a busy month with Advent activities and other unforeseen interruptions resulting in lost class time.   Unfortunately these assessments occur within this time frame.  The students made a decision about what to do to achieve success on these Math assessments.  They decided, with my support,  to see how the timeline goes as we might be too rushed to do them in December.  If necessary to insure success, they will be moved into January.  The class will confirm the decision to be made closer to mid - December.


Dec. 18- Last day of school in 2015 (Early dismissal of 1 hour, I will share the actual time when I receive it)

I recently read a great article by Andrew Miller about the power of student self-reflection to achieve/improve one's goals. He re-affirms what I have been talking to the class about self-reflection is a powerful daily tool to use.

We need to take responsibility for our learning and self-reflection is a key step towards achieving it.  Empower oneself by using your self-reflection information and direct it into action to move forward in skill development.  "Work towards hopefulness not helplessness!"

Another Long Weekend!

Social
Mr. Brodner wants the questions on Pearson E-text page 157 due for next class. 

Writing
Today was another busy day in the grade 6 room.  Lots of source research done with Mrs. B in conference groups and pairs for those who have a cleared essay organizer with Mrs. B.  Several students also started and cleared their Figurative Language sentences. 

There are still a few students who need to finish their organizer components first before going onto source research for additional information and text features. 

The complete organizer with all components is due on Nov23.  Students are not to start drafting until these components are cleared with the teacher.  Remember:  Plan well to write well!

Students who have not completed their level 1 AR goals will stay in for breaks until they complete their team AR commitment.  The majority of the class has been waiting 6 weeks for their teammates to fulfill this expectation.

FYI

Fit Club Fridays starting Dec. 4@8:00 - 8:45 am, parent permission Form due:  Nov. 30
Nov. 25 - $0.50 Cupcake sale
Dec. 10/11 - Santa Shop  ($1-$2)
PE note signed for Ms. Engle
Dec.10 - Church cleaning for class Advent Project

Working Hard after a Long Break!

Writing

We worked on creating a clear, interesting introductory paragraph.  The focus was on wording of the sentences, what words should appear and sequencing.  Paragraph #1 jot notes were also worked on.  These components are due tomorrow. 

Math

 Coordinate sheets due tomorrow at the end of the 30 min continued work period.

Arts Ed

 We started creating our class Christmas cards.

FYI

Nov. 17 - Growing essay:  all planning work completed up to Par. #2.
Nov. 17 - Jr Tech Club for those with late Portfolio components.  (3:30 - 5:00 pm)  If not completed, paper copies will be done.

Team AR goals need to be worked on by everyone.  Some students still need to fulfill goal 1 & 2.
Tues/Thurs. - Pizza for a $2 being served
Nov. 18 - Electricity Review due
Nov. 19 - Chili Luncheon 
Nov. 25 - $0.50 for cupcake sale
Dec. 4 - Growing Up Expository due (shared with Mrs. B by 9am and all paperwork submitted)
Nov. 26 pm & Nov. 27 am - 3 Way Student - Led Conference (sign up is online, see office letter)
Dec. 10 - Class Advent Project:  cleaning/shoveling at St. Cecilia Church

A big congratulations to our Safety Patrol for being chosen Regina Patrol of the Month.  See the picks below of our class patrollers.  I wonder if you can figure out who is who?

Memories are strong in our hearts and minds if we pay homage to them!

One must remember those who have sacrificed before us. 

I hope all took the time to attend or watch a Remembrance Day service.  I was quite moved at all the Canadians willing to stand in long lines to place their own poppies on the monument in Ottawa and on the tomb of our Canadian unknown soldier.

Please ask your children to tell you the story I told them in class about the teacher who started the year with no classroom desks and how it relates to remembrance. 


Term 2 has now started. 

In writing we started a new essay on Monday.  Most students have their 2 part brainstorming completed on their planning organizer along with the 3 paragraph idea topics accurately recorded.  As discussed in class, if you are not completed this component, it needs to be finished by Nov. 16. 

All students were also sent a reminder email to do some research over the long weekend on their expository essay topic about growing up.  They are to do research on their 3 paragraph topics and need to record the sources following the proper setup.  Please do not forget to include your jot notes of information to be used in your paragraphs.  (use loose leaf to do this work if you forgot to take your planning organizer home)  Lastly, take the time to research a few allowable text features for your essay.  (Pictures are not on the rubric list) If you cannot find more than 1 from the rubric list, look for information you could make into a fact box. 


Home skill practice
Work on Mathletics.  Remember what Mr. Wahl said in the assembly, kids cannot take off these many days without losing some skill in reading and other areas.  Please develop a home routine to work on AR reading goals where you practice using your reading strategies and Mathletics to work on strengthening/improving skill level. 


3 Way Conferences
Self-reflection is a vital component of learning.  It allows one to examine what one did, what one could of done, what needs to be done  and what to put into action next for academic growth or skill attainment.  Without self-reflection one stays in the same place without moving forward.  The e-portfolio is our major tech project this year used in conjunction with our self - reflection skills.  We have been developing this portfolio since early September.  A big thank you to all who have shown responsibility in completing your components by the given due dates.  You have shown great working stamina and have strengthen your step by step problem - solving skills. 

This portfolio will be used at the 3 Way Conference to showcase one's responsibility for learning by self-reflecting learning strengths/challenges, goal setting, EE self-reflection videos in Reading/Writing/Math.  The students have also designed a cover page and they look fantastic!  Again, I am very proud of their team work and independent problem-solving skills which are needed to do things differently if a computer program presents information differently to them. 

Only a few students need to complete these portfolio requirements.  On Nov. 10 pm I provided the whole afternoon to a small group of students needing to complete this late work.  Only a few remain so I will provide 1 more Jr Tech session to complete this work as time needs to be given to presentation conferencing skills. This tech session will occur on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.  Unfortunately if all electronic components are not completed at the end of this session, students will have to do the paper copy versions as future class time is needed for conferencing.  (I mentioned this to the group on Nov. 10)  Please make arrangements and set up rides with your parents ahead of time.

Throw back Thursday moment!

We sure had a throw back Thursday moment:  the class and I re-lived our lively grade 5 discussion on King Henry VIII!  Good time had by all!

Please see previous posts for information/due dates as I will not be repeating them in each post.

New information:

Nov. 6 - Term 1 cutoff date:  any late assignments will be assigned a zero
Nov. 6 - Fully Alive connections due
Nov. 6 - Portfolio pictures at school on jump drive for future use in Portfolio cover page
Nov. 16 - Chili lunch order due
Nov. 19 - Hot Chili Lunch

Today I sent home with each student the school's 3 Way Conference online booking letter.  Please do this as soon as the calendar is open to insure you get the time/day wanted.  I also sent home with the students a letter explaining how we will be doing our 3 Way Conferences.  It is a new format so please familiarize yourself with the process. 

Term 1 Winding Down!

A prayer service was held today for All Souls Day.  Please take time to pray for those you have lost as they will always be in our memories.

Today in our assembly we had technical difficulties so were unable to see the parody videos in the gym.  Please see them below. 

Math

Today we did a Math review for tomorrow's quiz on Patterns.  Hopefully all will review their assignments and use Mathletics to strengthen memory skills. 

Writing
Students were asked to start making draft paragraphs using the removal of Tonsils jot notes.  This is an in-class assignment to work on maximizing class work time so please do not do any work at home.

FYI

Nov. 3/4 - Math Patterns Quiz
Nov. 3 - Write paragraph #1 using Removal of Tonsils jot notes
Nov. 3 - Song Parody group performance
Do Mathletics program 2X/week
AR team goals - please do your reading as others are waiting to earn a reward
Every Tues/Thurs. for the next while:  Grade 7/8 selling $2/slice cheese pizza at lunch
Nov. 6 - Term 1 Cutoff date.  Any outstanding assignments will be assigned a zero.

 

Costume Parody video on "Old McDonald had a Farm"

McBobby Parody video on "Old McDonald had a Farm"

 

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

GREAT DANCE, MANY STUDENTS HAD FUN WITH A NEW EXPERIENCE!  AFTERALL, DANCING IS A PART OF GROWING UP!

Please enjoy the following great photos, we 93% class participation.

Congratulations to AR point goal winners:  Lola, Angelina BB, and Elijah, and Lolagh!

Enjoy your time outside on Saturday and be CAREFUL!

 

 

 

BEWARE OF WILD, WANDERING CATS

and

 other scary goblins!

 

Halloween Week!

Goal setting/Learning Strengths

Some students still need to clear their rough copy of goals & learning strengths with me before getting permission to start the good copy. 

Students are aware that they cannot go onto the good copy sheet until they have conferenced goals on the rough copy with the teacher. 

This rough copy was due Oct. 20 so please stress upon your child to complete it as typing time was given on Friday with today being the final day. 

I managed to get an extra hour of tech at the end of tomorrow for those still needing to type after everything is cleared by Mrs. B into OneNote.  Note:  students will have time to clear goals with me again  tomorrow from 9:25 - 9:50 am.  This time is for clearing goals, not completing late work on them so please use your time tonight to get caught up so you are ready to conference on your rough copy.

Upcoming Info:

Please see last week's blog post for information
Oct. 27 - Goals & Learning Strengths typed in OneNote (once rough copy cleared with Mrs. B)

Oct. 28 - Jr Tech Club 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Oct. 29 - all work expectations completed to attend Friday's dance
Oct. 30 - $1 for Halloween Dance in pm (dress in costume all day, ready for assembly costume parade)

Nov. 3 - Song Parody performance
Nov. 5 - Graph paper needed

Let's see how we do for the 1st AR Goals Prize Week!

AR GOALS

AR student goals are due by Wednesday as I will be submitting them for personal prize draws.  We also need some students to follow through with their team responsibilities as we also are in class challenges for prizes.

FYI
Do Mathletics 2X/week on provided topics
Oct. 20 - Persuasive letter brainstorming of reasons due
Oct. 20 - Student Goals roughed out for Mrs. Brassard's okay

Oct. 22 - School Picture order & money due
Oct. 23 - Persuasive Letter due
Oct. 23 - Jr Tech Club 3:30 - 5 pm
Oct. 26 - Arts. Ed group Parody lyrics due

Oct. 27 - Students have approved goals typed on goal sheet in
               OneNote Binder  & Learning Strengths - 2 separate pages (3 Way Conference tab)

Oct. 30 -  Halloween Dance and $1
Nov. 3 - Arts Ed Group Song Parody Performances

Nov. 6 - Term 1 Report Card cutoff date (all outstanding
               assignments are due by 3:00 pm, if not, an NHI grade
               will be assigned unless arrangements made with
               Mrs. Brassard. 

Goal setting is truly beneficial with stamina and honest self-reflection!

Goal Setting Session

What a great day!  It was full of fun-filled energy from students and well maybe a bit from Mrs. B! I might of told a story or 2. 

I am so proud of the students as almost everyone completed their 2 EE self-reflection videos over the last 2 days.  It was so rewarding to see students honestly acknowledge their successes/areas needing improvement. We also continued to work on academic goal setting which is a vital component of personal academic responsibility.  These goals will be shared at the November 3 Way Conference.

Writing

I had personal conferences will students on their Initial Writing Assessment.  We discussed strengths, areas to improve upon and what needed to be done for future success in the 6 traits of writing.  As always, RUBRIC is your BFF!

 

 

 

Mathletics

All students should be doing this program 2 - 3 times per week at home to elevate skill level.  This is a provincial initiative used to enhance MATH programs which our school is whole-heartedly supporting so please make use of it at home.

 

 

Some students have overdue AR reading goals.  Please remember this is a team effort so all need to do their part!

 

FYI

Oct. 19 - Science Conductors sheet is due

Oct. 22 - Picture order & money is due

Oct. 30 - am Halloween costume parade @ 9:30 am in gym (students are to come to school with costumes on as no time will be given to dress/put on makeup)

 

Oct. 30 pm - Halloween Dance (gr 6-8) Students are to bring $1.00 to attend with proceeds going to our school advent projects.  Students can attend the dance if done their academic job.  Any students with late work will have the opportunity of extra time in the afternoon to do their catchup work.  If anyone who has done their job and chooses not to attend the dance, we were told by Mr. Wahl that a place would be made available to do activities during this time frame. 

 

 

 

 



Goal Setting and Portfolio Work is continuous!

Today in Writing students were shown how to do detailed sources for an essay.  Over the next 2 weeks we will review how to make a detailed planning organizer for an essay.  PROPER PLANNING = STRONG WRITING!

FYI
It now is mid-term mark of term 1.  Please talk to your child about where they stand mark-wise as some have letters to share with you stating options for improvement.

Practice blogging at home

Oct. 16 - Jr Tech Club as several students need to finish EE for Math test & start EE
               for RAD test
Oct. 19 - Science Conductors sheet
Oct. 22 - School picture money is due

Math

Practice sheets given on input/output machines


Kid President Motivational Video

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone has a great weekend and Thanksgiving meal with their family!  The weather should be fantastic for outdoor play to work off those extra pounds of food you intend on eating!  See you on Tuesday.

Writing

Please do no forget to complete your "Worse than a Pig" expository.  It is a major assignment with only 1 more small one to happen before report card cutoff.

Make sure you spend the time editing/revising drafts #1 & #2. 

Complete the final copy (clean, error free with text features added, only ones listed on the rubric) with self-assessment comments on the traits.  Double check that you have followed all setup procedures.

Share your shared name folder with an explanation in the box below by 9:00 am on Tues., Oct. 13.  Be ready to hand in your paperwork in order on Tuesday morning.

FYI

Regularly check your email especially after sharing just in case some changes are needed.

      

PIcture Week!

PICTURE DAY IS THURS., OCT. 1st

 

MATH

Today we completed the last topic for our Oct. 1st Math test:  Integers.  All students should be practicing as well as study all information given to them on their Exam Outline.  Chapter review starting on Sept. 30:  Pages 82-83 (text) #1-2, 5-12, 14, 16.  Exam study time and a class Q & A will occur on Oct. 1 so all review work needs to be completed to make use of this study time.  Just a note:  in regards to procedures, you know that if you have late Math work it can be submitted until the day before the exam (as it is the end of the unit) or a "0" will be assigned.

 

WRITING

We started an expository essay.  Brainstorming done today & planning pages are due tomorrow.

Please do research as you need to put text features along with the researched information into your essay.  Record sources onto the planning sheet. Due date for completion is Oct. 13 shared with Mrs. B by 9:00 am then hand in all paperwork.  This is a large writing project so please stay on top of your work.  I, as we discussed in class, purposely planned it so you would have a long weekend to complete anything not done in class. 

 

 REMEMBER, STAMINA:  WORK FOR THE WHOLE CLASS, THE WHOLE DAY!

FYI:  Note I have many meetings this week so all work posted today for the week.

Sept. 29 - Toonie for Terry Fox

Sept. 29 - Reading night  in school library

Sept. 30 - Math sheets 30/31 due (started Sept. 29)

Sept. 30 - School Terry Fox walk/run

Oct. 1 - Picture Day

Oct. 2 - Filipino Lunch order due date

Oct. 2 - Math Test

Oct. 2 weekend - Do expository draft typing in OneDrive acct

Oct. 2 - Band at Oneill (1st full band session)

Oct. 2 - Jr Tech Club Meeting (3:30 - 5 pm, have parent rides arranged ahead of time)

Oct. 5 - Scripture Journal (started Sept. 29)

Oct. 5 - Expository draft only school typing session

Oct. 6 - Health Beliefs & Mindset sheet due (started Sept. 29)

Oct. 6 - Arts Ed Personal Theme Song assignment due (started Oct. 1)

 

Oct. 13 - Expository essay due (shared by 9:00 am and paperwork handed in)

MATHLETICS 2-3x per week

TEAM AR READING FOR CLASS AWARDS

 

 

 

 

 



Electrical Circuit Kits are FUN!

Today we worked in small groups with a circuit kit and learned about circuits, short circuits and parallel circuits.  The kids did a great job working together on their 2 lab activities.



    

The stunned look of success!

The serious side of JR Scientists thinking & planning!

 

Tomorrow the groups get to create a circuit project of their choosing.  Looking forward to their creations!

 

 

FYI

 

Sept. 23 - Religion Sower due

                Math Page 65 #5-6 due (Do factor trees)

                 Jr Tech Club 3:30 - 5:00 pm for those still needing to

                 complete E-Portfolio and EE video work, make sure you

                 have arranged a ride with parents.

 

Sept. 25 - Order of Operations Quiz

                 Arts Ed Identity Items Presentation (No lates accepted)

                 Identity Online Critical Response (Students were to do

                 some work on it during the long weekend as only 1 class

                 given to work on it before Sept. 25)

 

 

Please work on Mathletics 2-3 times per day to strengthen skills

The Days are going by FASSSST!

We completed our last E-Portfolio with Mrs. Stewart-Mitchell.  All students were taught how to do the Explain Everything (EE)  recording component for their portfolios. 

It was a successful workshop with 12 students fully completing recordings into Mrs. B's YouTube account. I emailed all students their YouTube links to copy into their portfolios in the Term 1 - Reading Tab in the RAD Initial page.   CONGRATULATIONS!

Some students still need to complete their tabs, tab pages and insert files from emails. This is crucial for your self-assessment for the year. See an earlier post with all tab names and pages for each tab.  Inserted pages are in emails sent 2 weeks ago.
Please, as discussed in class, do this over your long weekend so you are on track. 

We will be doing another recording soon for your Math test so I would like everyone finished the 1st recording.

Note:  If you need to complete your EE component, you need the school Android which means you need to let me know so if enough students want a Jr. Tech Club Meeting, we will schedule one next week.

Just a reminder to always use the blog to find needed information.  You might need to go back into previous posts to find info as it will not be duplicated every post.

FYI
-see previous posts for info already shared
-Sept. 25:  Identity Box Presentation being done  (No lates accepted)
                 Artist Identity Critical Response due

SCIENCE

Please over the long weekend, work through the following website on Circuits as the SNAP CIRCUIT kits arrived.  It will help in your experimenting and lab assignments.

Circuits Link
(click about to take you to link, if not working at home, see below address to type in to use)

http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/

Welcome to the FAMILY!

It was great to see all returning parents along with my new ones.  Welcome to my school family.  As I tell the kids, I have 33 kids until June then 31 are "ALUMNI for LIFE".

 

 

 

FYI

Sept. 17 @9:20 am ready to hand in:  Description of my Object paperwork due with confirmation

               Final copy shared with Mrs. Brassard

 

Sept. 17 - Science Case Study due

 

Sept. 18 - Arts Ed list of Identity Items

                 Immunization Form due

 

Sept. 21 - No school for students but please READ, do reviews, or catchup work

 

Sept. 22 - Health Purpose assignment due

                 Review Factor Trees concept

 

Sept. 23 - Religion Sower assignment due

 

Sept. 25 - Order of Operations Quiz (topic covered next week)

 

PRACTICE YOUR KEYBOARDING SKILLS EACH WEEK TO INCREASE HAND SPEED WHILE USING SCHOOL DEVICES.

 

All students have been given their new Math online program login and password card.  Please click on the Mathletics link to start practicing your skills.  Students should be using the program for at least 30 minutes per week to strenghthen skills.

 

 

Please challenge your child to "WAR" with cards to practice their times tables as mental math skills are important. 

 

 

 



Rain, God's gift of water!

FYI
The students and I had a meeting yesterday regarding the signing of agendas.  I am not the teacher 2/5 days in the morning to follow through on this procedure.  I discussed with them what I did a couple of years ago when this also happened.  I have decided that the students agenda will now be solely used as their own personal organizational tool to record homework, notes, etc.  Each student is expected to record their daily homework & information to share with their parents.  The teacher will not be doing the daily signature. Parents can still send me notes, updates via the agenda.


Jr Tech Club permission slip sent home with students.  Next session is Friday, Sept. 18th.


FYI
Sept. 16 - Math sheet 22 due
Sept. 17 - Descriptive paragraphs on object due + shared with
                 Mrs. B with all writing process papers + rubrics

Sept. 18 - Immunization forms due

READ DAILY FOR AR CLASS PRIZES

Writing Assessment & E-Portfolio Week!

The writing assessment was started today, kids worked for 1 hour.  The test will be continued on Wed. & Thurs. each for 1 hour.  It is a timed test.  If kids need to bring research, they should have it here for Wed. drafting day.

In Math we learned about Prime & Composite #'s.  All students should review by doing the practice questions on pg. 61 #1-4.  An assignment will be coming tomorrow.

HEALTH GETTING TO KNOW ME ASSIGNMENT IS DUE TOMORROW.

FYI

Sept. 17 - Description of my Object due (shared with Mrs. B)
Sept. 18 - Arts Ed Identity list of items
Sept. 25 - Order of Operations Quiz (next upcoming topic)
Oct. 1 - Picture Day (Plan your outfit)
Oct. 2 - Unit 2 Math Test

With hard work and perserverance comes results!

Sorry for the late time in posting today's information but it was a busy day and several kids asked me to stay afterschool to work on computer tech knowledge for their E-Portfolios.  The result, we will not have a JUNIOR TECH CLUB!  I am thinking about meeting 1-2 times per month if attendance is sufficient.  When a schedule is created I will send home a permission slip for those interested.

Today we worked on completing our E-Portfolio setup by creating our OneNote tabs with page naming and ending with inserting informational pages.  The kids did a fantastic job working through tech difficulties resulting in sharing devices to learn setup. Problem solving happens in all areas of our lives and tech is no different.  It was great to see the kids help each other through the different components.

All students have been shown the setup so please have your portfolio set up with the appropriate tabs and page names.  Here are the portfolio tabs and the pages that go into each tab.  Students received an email a few days ago with attachments to insert into the tab pages.  Here are a few picks to help you out.

 

If opening OneNote in the full version doesn't work (it shows the tabs at the top of the page like above picture), you can work in the online version of OneNote which displays the tabs (its small) on the left with the names of the pages right beside it.

JUST A REMINDER

Writing Assessment is on Monday.  It is an expository essay & most students have given me their topic. 


Practice your tech logins/passwords.  Finish OneNote portfolio setup if still need to do as Mrs. Stewart-Mitchell's workshop is Thursday/Friday.

READ to do AR tests next week for reward points!  We will do AR goals next week.  LETS WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM TO EARN AS MANY CLASS REWARDS AS POSSIBLE, SOME ARE REALLY AWESOME!

As you all know, I loves athletics especially basketball.  John Wooden is one of the winning college basketball coaches in the U.S.  He is know for his hard work, electric energy level and bond with his players which is why I admire him.  He has coached many of the greatest NBA players of all time!