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Mrs. Middleton's Class Website
Nurturing Life-Long Learners

Thursday

5/31/2018

Homework
1) Bring back notices - many went out today
- RSVP grade 7 'grad' party
- Playland
- Fun night - wrist band, volunteer forms, candy to contribute to the basket
2) Earbuds for Monday
3) Read Lit Circle novels

Important Dates:
June 1 - TedTalk (upper intermediate group)
June 7 - Fun Night 4-8pm
June 15 - Sports Day
June 22 - Clayton Park celebration
June 25 - Playland
June 26 - Grade 7 Pancake Breakfast
June 27 - Grade 7 Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start
June 28 - Last Day of School, Report #3, Early dismissal

Friday

5/18/2018

Having some fun on Western Day.

Homework
1) Lit Circles - read
2) Ted talk - complete the written part of your talk - be ready work on next piece on Tuesday
3) French - presentation on Thursday
4) Photography - practise working with Pixlr if you have time

Important Dates:
May - work on Ted Talk, due May 29th
May 21 - Victoria Day - school not in session
May 28 - Non-instructional Day
May 29 - Ted Talk week in class and grade groups sharing
June 1 - TedTalk (upper intermediate group)
June 7 - Fun Night 4-8pm
June 15 - Sport's Day
June 22 - Clayton Park celebration
June 25 - Playland
June 26 - Grade 7 Pancake Breakfast
June 27 - Grade 7 Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start
June 28 - Last Day of School, Report #3, Early dismissal

Thursday

5/17/2018

Today we had a visitor from the Vancouver Holocaust Education Center sharing stories and history about Jewish people and the Holocaust. Students learned a number of new items that will help build understanding.

Homework
1) LA - Character Tree - due Friday
2) Ted Talks - some students need to ensure all research is completed for Friday
3) French presentation - Thursday
4) Photography - Friday - bring cameras

Western Day tomorrow - be sure to wear your western wear.
Pancake breakfast first thing - bring your appetite!

Important Dates:
May - work on Ted Talk, due May 29th
May 18 - Western Day (School Pancake Day)
May 21 - Victoria Day - school not in session
May 29 - Ted Talk week in class and grade groups sharing
May 28 - Non-instructional Day
June 1 - TedTalk (upper intermediate group)
June 7 - Fun Night 4-8pm
June 15 - Sport's Day
June 22 - Clayton Park celebration
June 25 - Playland
June 26 - Grade 7 Pancake Breakfast
June 27 - Grade 7 Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start
June 28 - Last Day of School, Report #3, Early dismissal

May 16th, 2018

5/16/2018

A visit to the new high school, Ecole Salish.

Homework
1) Lit Circles - Read - first book should be completed
- Character Tree - due Friday
2) Complete all research for Ted talks

Important Dates:
May - work on Ted Talk, due May 29th
May 18 - Western Day (School Pancake Day)
May 21 - Victoria Day - school not in session
May 29 - Ted Talk week in class and grade groups sharing
May 28 - Non-instructional Day
June 1 - TedTalk (upper intermediate group)
June 7 - Fun Night 4-8pm
June 15 - Sport's Day
June 22 - Clayton Park celebration
June 25 - Playland
June 26 - Grade 7 Pancake Breakfast
June 27 - Grade 7 Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start
June 28 - Last Day of School, Report #3, Early dismissal

monday

5/14/2018

Homework
1) Ted Talks -complete research for tomorrow
2) Math test signed - due Tuesday
3) ADST - Photography - "Photography Skills" - finish 3 slides with how you know explanations and share with me - due Wednesday

Walking to Salish - Tuesday - Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the walk. We will be leaving at 12:15 and returning around 2:40.

Important Dates:
May - work on Ted Talk, due May 29th
May 15 - Salish Tour 12:45-2:15
May 16 - Peachwave, Gauss Test for some gr.7s
May 18 - Western Day (School Pancake Day)
May 21 - Victoria Day - school not in session
May 29 - Ted Talk week in class and grade groups sharing
May 28 - Non-instructional Day
June 1 - TedTalk (upper intermediate group)
June 7 - Fun Night 4-8pm
June 15 - Sport's Day
June 22 - Clayton Park celebration
June 25 - Playland
June 26 - Grade 7 Pancake Breakfast
June 27 - Grade 7 Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start
June 28 - Last Day of School, Report #3, Early dismissal

friday

5/11/2018

Homework
1) Math - have parents sign the test
2) Literature Circles -read, work on united journal and/or character tree if needed
3) Ted Talk - work on research if needed
3) Salish notices due Monday

Important Dates:
May - work on Ted Talk, due May 29th
May 15 - Salish Tour 12:45-2:15
May 16 - Peachwave, Gauss Test for some gr.7s
May 18 - Western Day (School Pancake Day)
May 21 - Victoria Day
May 29 - Ted Talk week in class and grade groups sharing
May 28 - Non-instructional Day
June 1 - TedTalk (upper intermediate group)
June 7 - Fun Night 4-8pm
June 15 - Sport's Day
June 22 - Clayton Park celebration
June 25 - Playland
June 26 - Grade 7 Pancake Breakfast
June 27 - Grade 7 Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start
June 28 - Last Day of School, Report #3, Early dismissal

TUESDAY

5/9/2018

Some people just have a natural eye! Beautiful photography by a student in division 1.

Homework
1) Math - test Thursday
2) French - test Thursday
3) Lit Circles - read; Devil's Arithmetic group talk tomorrow
4) LA - Ted talk - secure your topic - will work on the planning piece Thursday
5) Salish permission

MOnday

5/7/2018

Non band students are learning to weave as part of the ADST textiles curriculum.

Homework
1) Math - complete the worksheet
- unit test on Thursday
2) LA - Lit Circles - read read read. Daniel's Story and Jacob's Rescue are scheduled for book talks tomorrow - be ready with a chosen passage
3) French - test on Thursday
4) LA - Ted Talks - topic - be thinking of a topic will be required on Wednesday
5) Salish notice

Important Dates:
May - work on Ted Talk, due May 29th
May 15 - Salish Tour 12:45-2:15
May 16 - Peachwave, Gauss Test for some gr.7s
May 18 - Western Day (School Pancake Day)
May 21 - Victoria Day
May 29 - Ted Talk week in class and grade groups sharing
May 28 - Non-instructional Day
June 1 - TedTalk (upper intermediate group)
June 7 - Fun Night 4-8pm
June 15 - Sport's Day
June 22 - Clayton Park celebration
June 25 - Playland
June 26 - Grade 7 Pancake Breakfast
June 27 - Grade 7 Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start
June 28 - Last Day of School, Report #3, Early dismissal

Wednesday

5/2/2018

Homework
1) LA - Literature Circles - read your novel, remember to use sticky notes at questions, connections and "oh my/oh wow" spots
2) Ted Talks - if you missed this in class, please watch this Ted Talk by Adam Atler . Think about what his message is and what made his presentation engaging.
3) Math - pg 415 #2 - 4
4) $5 for picture books
Important Dates:
May - work on Ted Talk, due May 29th
May 4 - Non-instructional Day
May 15 - Salish Tour 12:45-2:15
May 16 - Peachwave, Gauss Test for some gr.7s
May 18 - Western Day (School Pancake Day)
May 21 - Victoria Day
May 29 - Ted Talk week in class and grade groups sharing
May 28 - Non-instructional Day
June 1 - TedTalk (upper intermediate group)
June 7 - Fun Night 4-8pm
June 15 - Sport's Day
June 22 - Clayton Park celebration
June 25 - Playland
June 26 - Grade 7 Pancake Breakfast
June 27 - Grade 7 Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start
June 28 - Last Day of School, Report #3, Early dismissal

Tuesday

5/1/2018

Homework
1) Math - pg 409/410 # 2 - 9; for extra support with understanding please see yesterday's website post for video links
2) Science - pg 104 - 109 -take notes and complete the "Check for Understanding" in full sentences
3) Stickies - for Lit. Circles
4) Photography - bring camera and USB for Wednesday

Important Dates:
May - work on Ted Talk, due May 29th
May 2 -Early dismissal
May 4 - Non-instructional Day
May 15 - Salish Tour 12:45-2:15
May 16 - Peachwave, Gauss Test for some gr.7s
May 18 - Western Day (School Pancake Day)
May 21 - Victoria Day
May 29 - Ted Talk week in class and grade groups sharing
May 28 - Non-instructional Day
June 1 - TedTalk (upper intermediate group)
June 7 - Fun Night 4-8pm
June 15 - Sport's Day
June 22 - Clayton Park celebration
June 25 - Playland
June 26 - Grade 7 Pancake Breakfast
June 27 - Grade 7 Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start
June 28 - Last Day of School, Report #3, Early dismissal