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Friday, June 23

6/23/2017

What a great day. It started with a continuation of the photography mini unit where students tried applying a bit more artistry into their picture taking. The shots are amazing!
Around 10:00 we then headed to Clayton Park for our year end BBQ. This is always a favorite day for the kids - tons of running, lots of hanging out time with friends, and today the sun shone brightly through it all.

Things to take note of:
Playland on Monday for the grade 7s - students can bring their phones, money and other items such as food, sunscreen, hats and so on. I do not recommend buying lunch there as the line ups are extreme.

Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday morning for the Grade 7s.

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Thursday, June 22

6/22/2017

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Photography technique - Filling the space

Photography technique - leading lines

After a class discussion this morning about behaviours - division 1 had a great day. I was so pleased that we were able to do a bit of work with photography, encouraging the creative side to emerge for the students.Tomorrow they will continue to work on a couple of shots and then choose their best to share; it will be a hard decision.

Things to remember for our trip to Clayton Park:

sunscreen
water - lots of water
hat
any sports equipment they wish to bring (tennis rackets and balls, badminton rackets and birdies, baseball glove
recess snack
lunch if they do not eat hot dogs or veggie dogs

Upcoming Dates
June 23 - Year end BBQ Grade 6/7s at Clayton Park
June 26 - Grade 7s Playland
June 27 - Grade 7s pancake breakfast
June 28 - Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start

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June 20th

6/20/2017

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This beautiful piece of art was created by Pebbles. I am always amazed at the talent some of the students have. It has been a busy few days completing assignments and projects. The final response for novel approach is nearly complete as are the videos showing the Rube Goldberg projects. The energy level is increasing but the students are trying to hang on.

Homework
1) Novel Approach - responses due at the end of the day tomorrow
2) Science - videos to be uploaded to Youtube "Unlisted" and link sent to me
3) Grade 7s -think of three adjectives that best describe you (yes, positive things!) Be ready for tomorrow with these words and try to be creative with your choices.
4) Grade 7s - bring hat/ sunglasses for photos on Friday
5) Fun NIght Thursday night - sign up to volunteer with Mrs. Baker
6) Clayton Park noticed due tomorrow

Upcoming Dates
June 22 - PAC Fun Night
June 23 - Year end BBQ Grade 6/7s at Clayton Park
June 26 - Grade 7s Playland
June 27 - Grade 7s pancake breakfast
June 28 - Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start

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June 14th, 2017

6/14/2017

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Yesterday the students had an opportunity to learn a bit of coding with robots. It was great to watch teams problem solve together to move their robot around a course.
It was go time this afternoon with the students as they created their Rube Goldberg projects. The goal was to be ready for filming, so teams could not afford to waste any time. Some groups demonstrated strong collaborative skills while others struggled to move forward with their ideas. The room was buzzing today with energy.

Homework
1) Science - be ready for filming tomorrow.
2) Novel Approach - if you have not started writing your response I would suggest you complete the introduction tonight.
3) Clayton Park notice
4) Family Fun Night - candy jars and spa items for basket

Upcoming Dates
June 22 - PAC Fun Night
June 23 - Year end BBQ Grade 6/7s at Clayton Park
June 26 - Grade 7s Playland
June 28 - Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start

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Tuesday, June 13

6/13/2017

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Grade 7s spent the morning at Clayton Heights participating in a PE class. There was lots of smiles from all the kids. This afternoon we went back into the Maker Space room to build the Rube Goldberg machines. Some groups really moved forward with testing their first sections.I can't wait for the final machines to be completed.

Homework
1) Science - bring in your supplies
2) Clayton Park Permission
3) Fun NIght - candy jars
- spa items for basket
4) Return library books

Upcoming Dates
June 22 - PAC Fun Night
June 23 - Year end BBQ Grade 6/7s at Clayton Park
June 26 - Grade 7s Playland
June 28 - Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start

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Monday, June 12

6/12/2017

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Students had a chance to continue to develop their Rube Goldberg machine plans. Through the design process teams are fine tuning their ideas so they can begin to build tomorrow.
In Math the concepts associated with probability were introduced. Through flipping coins and playing rock,paper, scissors students gained first hand understanding of experimental and theoretical probability.
Homework
1) LA - Novel Approach - booklets need to be completed for Monday
2) Science - bring in your supplies to start building your R.G. machine
3) Grade 7s - Playland form
****4) Grade 7s - PE gear for tomorrow's Clayton Heights PE - t-shirts and shorts or leggings (no tanks with spaghetti straps or sleeveless, low cut, tight fitting 'wrestler' athletic shirts )
4) Fun Night basket items - spa theme

Upcoming Dates
Friday, June 16 - Grade 7s to Clayton Heights
June 22 - PAC Fun Night
June 23 - Year end BBQ Grade 6/7s at Clayton Park
June 26 - Grade 7s Playland
June 28 - Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start

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Friday, June 9

6/9/2017

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What a fabulous sports day it was. No rain and the sun did peak its head out. The students were thoroughly exhausted by lunch and the grade 7 leaders barely had voices left. So great to see all the red and white as well. Amazing spirit was shown today by all.

Homework
1) LA - Novel Approach - booklets need to be completed for Monday
2) Science - bring in your supplies to start building your R.G. machine
3) Grade 7s - Playland form
4) Fun Night basket items - spa theme

Upcoming Dates
Friday, June 16 - Grade 7s to Clayton Heights
June 22 - PAC Fun Night
June 23 - Year end BBQ Grade 6/7s at Clayton Park
June 26 - Grade 7s Playland
June 28 - Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start

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Thursday, June 8

6/8/2017

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Students had a chance to begin working on their Rube Goldberg Machine Projects today. The groups took time to discuss the plan and for some even start designing a diagram of their prototypes. Most likely these designs will change but it is important for our budding engineers to take time to plan ahead.

Sports Day tomorrow - come decked out in your red and white. Bring yourself and your wheeled Let's celebrate in style!

Homework
1) Science - for Monday start bringing in supplies from home for your R.G. project

2) Grade 7s - Playland notice
3) Spa items for Fun Night basket

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Monday, June 5

6/5/2017

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The Rube Goldberg Machine videos were a huge success. The creative and critical thinking process that went into each child's machine was incredible. I thoroughly enjoyed watching each and cannot wait to see what these kids can do in a group.

Homework
1) Math - grade 6s pg 268/269 - unit test on Thursday
- grade 7s worksheet - unit test on Thursday
2) Grade 7s - Playland notice
3) Spa items for Fun Night basket
4) Sports Day - get your items organized and work on your bike/pedal mobile for the bike parade.

Upcoming Dates
June 7 - District Track Meet
June 9 - Sports Day - dismissal at 1:45
June 22 - PAC Fun Night
June 23 - Year end BBQ Grade 6/7s at Clayton Park
June 26 - Grade 7s Playland
June 28 - Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start

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Friday, June 2

6/2/2017

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Photography lesson focus - filling the space. Photo compliments of Pudding Puppy

Phoptography lesson focus - Leading Lines Photo compliments of Pudding Puppy

This afternoon was the last session for many of the explorations groups. I have been very impressed with the photographers in my group; they have all shown tremendous growth in the four sessions we have had together.

Homework
1) Math - grade 6s - 260/261 all questions
- grade 7s 403/404 all questions except #13 and 15
2) Science - Rube Goldberg Machine assignment - due Monday - see video link below for ideas if you need
3) Sports Day prep - start getting your 'outift' ready for next Friday; begin to plan your bike/wheel parade decorating
4) Grade 7s - Playland permission
5) Fun Night Spa items for basket

Upcoming Dates
June 7 - District Track Meet
June 9 - Sports Day - dismissal at 1:45
June 22 - PAC Fun Night
June 23 - Year end BBQ Grade 6/7s at Clayton Park
June 26 - Grade 7s Playland
June 28 - Farewell Assembly - 12:30 start

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