Daily Reminders
January 29, 2018
French and PE: no homework
Spelling: Unit 14 practice worksheet
“Pause and Stop” worksheet—practice use of commas and periods
LA: check chapters to prepare for Lit Circles on WED
Math: Get test signed. Also complete odd numbers on adding integers (2 worksheets)
January 19, 2018
LiD—bring $3 if you would like to have a container instead of an envelope: continue to explore your topic
Math—Review page 93 #1, 2a, 3ad, 4ad, 5ac, 6ab, 8ab, 10ac, 11ac, 12, 13bc
PE/Science—none
Language Arts—bring costumes and props to film Sasquatch by Friday, January 26
JANUARY 10, 2018
SPELLING words for the week: discourage, inactive, immature, unsteady, nonsense, inadequate, immiscible, unreasonable, nonconformist, disgrace, imbalance, unmistakable, noncommittal, discontent, incredulous, disembark, inconsistent, imperfect, unsuspecting, nonflammable. (Test Friday—we are working on vocabulary)
Health: finished in class/absent students should ask Mrs. Grant for their work in their duotang as it is due next Wed.
Expo: for students to report
Math: finish the following question: 5 7/8 + 2 5/6 (5 and 7/8 + 2 and 5/6)
Science: none
December 11 (Monday)
Writing: The Great Tree Debate—while we are using the school laptops to write 3 paragraphs, discussing reasons for and against could help students develop their ideas within the body of their paragraph
SS—timeline information due Friday
ADST—organism with moveable mouth—last day for construction
Expo—student should let you know any pertinent information for their course
**Friday is our topic selection for Learning in Depth. If you are able to send 6-12 cookies (NUT FREE) it would add to the excitement of our “Sorting Day.”
December 6 (Wednesday)
Spelling: Checkpoint 10 to complete for tomorrow
Research: reasons in favour of real Christmas trees/reasons in favour of artificial Christmas trees
Math: a few students have not handed in P58–at least #3 needs to be done and handed in
French: a few students still need to complete their 24 draft sentences
**Secret Santa permissions slips for students who are interested
December 4 (Monday)
Spelling: finish Unit 10 worksheet
Math: P58 #3 and 6
French: finish 24 draft descriptive sentences about your family by Wednesday
S.T.E.A.M: demonstrated functionality of organism—revise during next class
**Our class is hoping to have a Secret Santa Gift exchange again—more information to come
SKATING FIELD TRIP CANCELLED
Dear Parents,
I sent a permission form home on Monday for an upcoming field trip to go skating on December 8th, however, due to the unfortunate choices made by some students at the movie theatres last week, we are having to postpone this trip.
Although we realize not all students were involved in the theft of the 3D glasses at the movie, or the littering of them while walking back to the school, a large group of grade 7 students were involved. We are looking to restore our image and each class is taking on an initiative to show our community who we really are. Please talk with your child tonight about some ideas they may have of how our class could give back and restore our image to this amazing community.
For those who have already paid online for this trip, we are looking to refund your money. We hope to be able to take the field trip in the new year.
Thanks for your support.
Sincerley,
Sheridan Grant
November 27
SS: no homework
Expo: students started an new Expo today
Health: circle where you live on the map provided
Spelling: Unit 9 (check for worksheet in the “Handouts”)
Science: no homework
Skating Field Trip notice sent home. Admission to be paid on https://sd35.schoolcashonline.com
**students are to bring payment for rentals to the arena with them on the day of the field trip (DEC 8)
November 20
PE: dance presentations on Friday
French: none
SS: none
Math: know the context for when division remainders should be fractions, decimals of omitted
Science::: finish sketches and food sources for Finches
**Wonder field trip next Tuesday and 75 min early dismissal on Tuesday
**Class Pictures are Thursday (no fee) and ReTakes of individuals are Friday
**School Spirit Day on Friday
November 17
Reading: DART Assessment No Homework
SS:none
Camp Squeah Revisited: no homework
Expo
**Wonder field trip next Tuesday and 75 min early dismissal on Tuesday
**Class Pictures are Thursday (no fee) and ReTakes of individuals are Friday
**School Spirit Day on Friday
November 14th
WONDER - online payment has closed. For those wanting to pay for a ticket or snacks please bring cash or cheque to Mrs. Grant by tomorrow! Last Chance***** Concession must be pre-ordered. (No cash accepted on site)
Departure Time: Nov. 21st 8:45am
HOMEWORK:
French and PE: no homework
Spelling: Unit 14 practice worksheet
“Pause and Stop” worksheet—practice use of commas and periods
LA: check chapters to prepare for Lit Circles on WED
Math: Get test signed. Also complete odd numbers on adding integers (2 worksheets)
January 19, 2018
LiD—bring $3 if you would like to have a container instead of an envelope: continue to explore your topic
Math—Review page 93 #1, 2a, 3ad, 4ad, 5ac, 6ab, 8ab, 10ac, 11ac, 12, 13bc
PE/Science—none
Language Arts—bring costumes and props to film Sasquatch by Friday, January 26
JANUARY 10, 2018
SPELLING words for the week: discourage, inactive, immature, unsteady, nonsense, inadequate, immiscible, unreasonable, nonconformist, disgrace, imbalance, unmistakable, noncommittal, discontent, incredulous, disembark, inconsistent, imperfect, unsuspecting, nonflammable. (Test Friday—we are working on vocabulary)
Health: finished in class/absent students should ask Mrs. Grant for their work in their duotang as it is due next Wed.
Expo: for students to report
Math: finish the following question: 5 7/8 + 2 5/6 (5 and 7/8 + 2 and 5/6)
Science: none
December 11 (Monday)
Writing: The Great Tree Debate—while we are using the school laptops to write 3 paragraphs, discussing reasons for and against could help students develop their ideas within the body of their paragraph
SS—timeline information due Friday
ADST—organism with moveable mouth—last day for construction
Expo—student should let you know any pertinent information for their course
**Friday is our topic selection for Learning in Depth. If you are able to send 6-12 cookies (NUT FREE) it would add to the excitement of our “Sorting Day.”
December 6 (Wednesday)
Spelling: Checkpoint 10 to complete for tomorrow
Research: reasons in favour of real Christmas trees/reasons in favour of artificial Christmas trees
Math: a few students have not handed in P58–at least #3 needs to be done and handed in
French: a few students still need to complete their 24 draft sentences
**Secret Santa permissions slips for students who are interested
December 4 (Monday)
Spelling: finish Unit 10 worksheet
Math: P58 #3 and 6
French: finish 24 draft descriptive sentences about your family by Wednesday
S.T.E.A.M: demonstrated functionality of organism—revise during next class
**Our class is hoping to have a Secret Santa Gift exchange again—more information to come
SKATING FIELD TRIP CANCELLED
Dear Parents,
I sent a permission form home on Monday for an upcoming field trip to go skating on December 8th, however, due to the unfortunate choices made by some students at the movie theatres last week, we are having to postpone this trip.
Although we realize not all students were involved in the theft of the 3D glasses at the movie, or the littering of them while walking back to the school, a large group of grade 7 students were involved. We are looking to restore our image and each class is taking on an initiative to show our community who we really are. Please talk with your child tonight about some ideas they may have of how our class could give back and restore our image to this amazing community.
For those who have already paid online for this trip, we are looking to refund your money. We hope to be able to take the field trip in the new year.
Thanks for your support.
Sincerley,
Sheridan Grant
November 27
SS: no homework
Expo: students started an new Expo today
Health: circle where you live on the map provided
Spelling: Unit 9 (check for worksheet in the “Handouts”)
Science: no homework
Skating Field Trip notice sent home. Admission to be paid on https://sd35.schoolcashonline.com
**students are to bring payment for rentals to the arena with them on the day of the field trip (DEC 8)
November 20
PE: dance presentations on Friday
French: none
SS: none
Math: know the context for when division remainders should be fractions, decimals of omitted
Science::: finish sketches and food sources for Finches
**Wonder field trip next Tuesday and 75 min early dismissal on Tuesday
**Class Pictures are Thursday (no fee) and ReTakes of individuals are Friday
**School Spirit Day on Friday
November 17
Reading: DART Assessment No Homework
SS:none
Camp Squeah Revisited: no homework
Expo
**Wonder field trip next Tuesday and 75 min early dismissal on Tuesday
**Class Pictures are Thursday (no fee) and ReTakes of individuals are Friday
**School Spirit Day on Friday
November 14th
WONDER - online payment has closed. For those wanting to pay for a ticket or snacks please bring cash or cheque to Mrs. Grant by tomorrow! Last Chance***** Concession must be pre-ordered. (No cash accepted on site)
Departure Time: Nov. 21st 8:45am
HOMEWORK:
- Careers- Family Tree ( Ask a family member) & Future Lifestyle Story
- Science - Hurricanes PBL project begins next class
- Math - Dream House floor plan, include each room's area for next class.
November 6
Writing--draft of Christmas letter to Canadian soldier due Wednesday
Spelling Unit 7 (test on Thursday)
**spelling work attached under Handouts (Spelling 7)
FSA--reading finished
French--quiz on family members on Wednesday
PE-none
Remembrance Day Poem--memorize your assigned 4 lines for Wed
**presentation during Remembrance Day (wearing either Red, White, or Black Shirt)
**Celebration of Learning assembly tomorrow at 12:05
November 2
**For Expo Sewing mini tote bags need to be finished
Field trip to Museum: Favourite parts??
Writing: reflection on morning field trip--collected during class
PE: evolution of dance
October 30
SS-no homeowrk
Expo-ask student to report on class
Math-FSA no homework
Science-Raven Brings the Light; complete Energy Pyramid
••Early dismissal for Parent Teacher Interviews on Wednesday and Thursday.
October 26
Media Arts: learned camera angles and film shots--no homework
FSA-no homework
Expo--students are responsible for reporting about materials needed or upcoming tests
Science--ENERGY PYRAMID due Monday
Spelling Unit 5 test tomorrow
**field trip notice to be returned AND interims to be returned
October 25
French/PE: none
FSA--online reading portion--no homework
Spelling: Checkpoint 5
Research a few facts about Sasquatch/DB Cooper
Math: practice with Fraction Strips
Please return permission slip for our field trip next Thursday, November 2.
Please return signed Interim Report.
October 19
MATH: p.55 #4,6,8
or p.55 #4, 5, 6, 8, 9
or p.55 #4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11
*students choose their challenge level & 2 examples do be completed with Fraction Strip Models **students who forgot to take a text home for homework could drop by the school Friday for pick up!
Socials: none
Writing: Good copies of Three Goal Paragraphs--type and print at home if possible
*************Interims/Self Reflection of Learning Sent Home Today!!*************
October 18
Proof-read and revised 3 Goal draft paragraphs--a few students need to finish writing their three paragraphs (a note would state this in the agenda)
PE/French-none
Math: learned fraction strips as a tool for adding fractions
Language Arts: typed good copy of Goal paragraph (some are in progress--to be finished at school)
October 16
NO Spelling this week. Pro-D Friday.
Writing: finish draft of paragraphs 2 and 3. Ready for good copy on Wednesday.
PE/French: no homework/learning Ma Famille vocabulary
Math: find sum of 5/6 + 1/2 using the 'like denominator' strategy
Language Arts: worked on group poem no homework
**Please check email for photos of Lost and Found from Camp Squeah
Oct. 2nd
** Bring a White Shirt for Camp activity TOMORROW!!
- Science Climate Change 101 Handout -Due Tues
- Careers Totem Pole Identity Piece -Due Tues
Sept.28
**Orange shirt day tomorrow
**Bring white shirt for painting--whether or not you are going to camp
PE/French: no homework
Flex Block: Spelling Test tomorrow & Checkpoint 3 due tomorrow
Language Arts: for one chosen goal --identify in point for ways to meet goal, why it's important, you could support you in meeting the goal, how you will judge your success, etc.
Sept. 27
Science: Needs of Living Things--no homework
Math: page 47 (assignment numbers listed as a heading on work page)
Expo:
Health: no homework (heart rates)
***ORANGE SHIRT DAY TOMORROW (if you won one at a Celebration of Learning assembly last year, please wear it tomorrow)
Sept. 25
Science: Check Your Understanding: 3 questions about the characteristics of living things--see"Handouts" for the 3 questions
Math: comparing and ordering fractions: no homework
Expo: ask your child
SS: "connections with the past" optional homework
**N.B. there is NO TEST on climate change tomorrow!!
Spelling: Unit 3 worksheet "Handouts" Section: due Wednesday (the Checkpoint will be done in class on Wednesday)
***We are still in need of some parent chaperones for camp--don't be shy if you would like to come :)
Sept. 22
Language Arts: What are your top 3 goals for improving academic success this year?
PE/French: none
Math: group activity no homework
Spelling: test /20
**We are still looking for parent chaperones for camp--there is no fee for parent helpers; duties include helping to supervise the safety and well-being of all students (Please note: Criminal Record check will be require for parent volunteers)
**Letter, camp rules, and camp supply list may be found in "Handouts" and I will also send them via email
Sept. 21
Guest speaker: Carman MacKay Aboriginal Storyteller (our connection to Mother Earth)
Science: characteristics of living things--no homework
SS: family history
Expo:
Spelling Test tomorrow
Dismissal at 11:25 tomorrow (School Improvement Day)
Camp meeting at 6:00pm in Gym tonight. Meet the Teacher night to follow.
Sept. 20
Reading-finish title page for Sasquatch by Thursday
PE/French-no homework
Math: Ratio: think of a reason 16:13 might have a connection to our class
Spelling: Checkpoint 2 due Thurs (see handout section)
Meet the Teacher Night will start with a camp meeting at 6:00 in the gym. **We are still looking for more parent chaperones :)
**Parents/Guardians: please send me a note if your child will NOT BE PARTICIPATING in camp.
Sept. 18
Reading: novel "What are the 4 methods mentioned for proving sasquatch exist?" Thin question and "What method would you support? Why?" Think question-due Wednesday
PE and French: no homework
Math: review 3 methods for comparing fractions
Spelling: write Unit 1 test score out of /20 AND complete Unit 2 practice page: Test Friday
(check for worksheet under the "Handouts" section)
Camp meeting on Thursday at 6:00 in the gym--Meet the Teacher night will follow the meeting until 7:30pm
Sept. 15
Expo: check with your son/daughter about homework for this subject
Language Arts: Grade 6 project--all done and handed in!!
Terry Fox Run: report of how many laps were run (we raised $1255.70 to date--just short of our $1300 goal)
Spelling Test: score to come
Next week: Thursday Sept 21 there will be a brief camp meeting before the start of Meet The Teacher night. This is a good time for questions. We are still looking for parent chaperones.
Sept. 13
Expo: student's responsibility to report
Health: no homework
Language Arts: Grade 6 project due Friday 3:00--one good copy should be finished tonight (there are 4 assignments in total)
Science: diversity crayon rubbings done in class
CAMP DEPOSITS ($75) ARE DUE FRIDAY, SEPT.15--IF THE COST IS AN ISSUE AT THIS TIME, PLEASE CONTACT ME, OR MS. LABBY. WE WOULD LIKE ALL THE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WONDERFUL LEARNING/BONDING ACTIVITY
If you would like more info about the camp please check squeah.com
Sept. 12
Tuesday with Ms. Batten
- HW- Identity Totem Pole Name research: come prepared next Tuesday with pictures and ideas of images to include on their name art. Tell your story. Who are you? Where do you come from? What makes you-you? (Include: Heritage, Friends/Family, Sports/Activities etc.)
Sept. 11
Explorations: please ask your child if they need anything for this class
SS: no homework
Spelling: Unit 1 worksheet due Wed; Test Friday (*worksheet may be found under Handouts tab)
Science: no homework
We are looking for parent to help chaperone at camp (Oct 10-13.) Please contact me via email if you are interested: [email protected]
Picture Day-Sept. 14 Terry Fox Run-Sept 15. Bring a Loonie or Toonie
Sept. 8
Math-Problem Solving with Geometry (no homework)
Writing-Project for Grade Sixes (in progress at school)
Novel Study-Sasquatch: questioning (no homework)
PE-Oh Deer/Tag (no homework)
Picture Day--September 14
Terry Fox Run--September 15 @ 1:00 Please bring a Loonie or Toonie to donate to the fundraiser
Please have all supplies brought to school Monday, including PE strip.