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Tuesday - Day 164

5/31/2016

Example of a completed Ideagram.

One more big project has been handed in today; this takes us all one step closer to the end of the year. Even though there are 17 official days left to the end of this school year, in actual teaching days, we are down to 10 days where I have all students in the classroom together. With a few final pieces to complete it will take all our effort to stay focussed, complete homework, and check behaviours to ensure we end the year on a strong note. I have no hesitation saying that I am positive this group will do amazingly well.
Homework
1) Math - Grade 7s - show parents Math test and have them write a positive comment on Freshgrade
- pg 267/247 odd numbers only
Grade 6s - pg 113/114 #1- 4a
2) Socials - complete your first station section if not already done
3) Bring persecution novels in****
4) Genius Hour - please be prepared to work on this tomorrow

Family Fun Night Donations - Gardening - only 3 students have brought in something to contribute - I know we can do much better.

Important Dates. Share with your parents!
June 1 Parent Tea
June 3 Hot lunch
June 8th District Track Meet
June 10th Sports Day
June 16th Family Fun Night
June 17th Term 3 Celebration Field Trip
June 20th Gr. 7s Playland
June 21 Gr. 7s Pancake Breakfast
June 22 Gr. 7 Clayton Heights Scavenger Hunt 9:50, Celebration Assembly 12:30 p.m.
June 23 Year end assembly, last day

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Friday - Day 163

5/28/2016

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A weekend of rain - time to snuggle in with a good book, a blanket, and family (unless of course you have a ball hockey game, or a soccer game, or a dance competition or ... :) ).

Homework
1) Lit Circles - Ideagram due Tuesday - use your checklist as well as the outline to ensure you have all the pieces; then ask "Have I done my best?"
2) Socials -if you took your home work on it, we will be moving on to the next part on Tuesday
3) Donations for Family Fun Night basket - gardening theme

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Thursday - Day 162

5/26/2016

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Our last session of hip hop lessons ended today. Next week - time to perform!

I think, actually I know, we are all feeling the pressure of the work load this week. It has been a very busy past couple of days and the students were feeling the crunch today as the deadline for the Ideagram project inched closer. Overall, the students were completely focussed and used their time well in class. Lots of cutting and pasting today as the creative side of their brains took over, As I chatted with some students, they admitted they were surprised by the amount of 'evidence' they have found and are including to demonstrate what they learned about persecution.So rewarding to be their teacher :).

Homework - Do not spend hours on homework tonight - a little bit should suffice.
1) Lit Circles - Ideagram - if you are behind you will want to spend time working on this tonight - due Tuesday
2) Math - unit test tomorrow for both grades - study!
3) Family Fun Night - Gardening theme

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Wednesday - Day 161

5/25/2016

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Working as a team on a Socials station.

A more in-depth look into the lives of the Ancient Egyptian began today. Students were assigned groups and a specific topic with which to begin their studies. It did not take long for everyone to dive in.
The final assignment for the Literature Circles unit is well on its way.Students have found supporting evidence of the big idea and are beginning to move into the final, presentation stage. I can't wait to see the end results.

Homework
1) Lit. Circles - work tonight on ensuring all the quotes are typed, images are mainly drawn and you have found your world connections
2) Math - unit test on Friday for both grades
- grade 7s - chapter check - use as a review tool for Friday - no Math class tomorrow
grade 6s -
3) Dance tomorrow - where appropriate clothing and shoes
4) Family Fun Night fundraiser - Gardening theme

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Tuesday - Day 160

5/24/2016

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It is hard to believe we are now one month away until summer break. There is still much to do yet so little time. Tomorrow students begin the stations work on Ancient Egypt. Mummies, pyramids, Gods, hieroglyphics - so much of their time has impacted us today.

Homework
1) Lit Circles - stay on top of the criteria for the Ideagram
2) Math - unit test for both grades this Friday
- grade 7s - pg 182/183, Even numbers
- grade 6s - worksheet, and work on textbook as optional
3) Socials - complete map of A. Egypt
4) Grade 7s - Grad hoodie day tomorrow
5) Fun Night fundraiser - Gardening theme

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Friday - Day 159

5/20/2016

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Western Day was a huge success at Hillcrest today. Thank you so much to the parents who served the entire school pancakes for breakfast. Also, a big thank you to Mrs. van Niekerk and her class for leading us in line dancing and helping to serve. What a great way to end the week and start a long weekend.

Homework
1) Lit Circles - Ideagram - keep on top of the expectations - it is a short week next week and you will run out of time quickly.
- begin bringing in items that you may want to use from home for your ideagram
2) Math - see Thursday
3) PE on Tuesday - I will be checking for a change of shirt
4) Website comment - see below
5) Family Fun Night donation - gardening theme

Website Comment: We watched an incredibly powerful movie today called Freedom Writers. There were multiple themes running through the movie but for me the one about HOPE really stood out. Each of us made a connection in some way, had an aha moment, and even had a 'hum' moment, a moment or two that made you really stop think and wonder. In your comment today please share connection you made, an 'aha' moment, as well as a 'hum' moment. Remember to go beyond the minimal effort and be sure to use writer's mumble. In other words - do not rush this one!

Have a great long weekend!

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Thursday - Day 158

5/19/2016

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A day to work on assignments especially perspective art and teh Ideagram as well as digging deeper into the importance of the Nile river to the Ancient Egyptian civilization. Students were focused working independently as well as with peers throughout the day. I am always so impressed to see a group of students who without hesitiation or prompting, seek each other out for advice, assistance and recommendations.
Homework
1) Lit Circles - continue to work on Ideagram
2) Math - grade 7s pg ? #1-10
- grade 6s - pg 198 #1 - 3
3) Art - complete the pencil part of the project
4) Wester Day tomorrow - dress up! Pancakes will be served at 10:40
5) Family Fun Night donation theme - Gardening

Important Dates. Share with your parents!
May 20th Western Day - Pancake breakfast (our time 10:40)
May 25th Band Performance
May 26th, Dance on May 26th (10:30-11:30)
May 30th ProD, no school
June 1 Parent Tea
June 3 Hot lunch
June 8th District Track Meet
June 10th Sports Day
June 16th Fun Night
June 17th Term 3 Celebration Field Trip
June 20th Gr. 7s Playland
June 21 Gr. 7s Pancake Breakfast
June 22 Gr. 7 Clayton Heights Scavenger Hunt 9:50, Celebration Assembly 12:30 p.m.
June 23 Year end assembly, last day

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Wednesday - Day 157

5/18/2016

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Homework
1) Lit Circles - Final Response due Thursday printed off prior to class. It will be considered late if not ready for handing in at the bell. USE THE FEEDBACK GIVEN!
2) Math - grade 7s - go over formulas - practise working with percents
- grade 6s worksheet
3) Return Movie permission form
4) Art - pencil drawing completed for Friday - this should be done before then. Final due next Friday. - Some of you need to spend some time at home working on this project as you are not moving forward at an acceptable rate.
5) Parent Appreciation tea invite went home today
6) Family Fun Night Donations - Gardening

Important Dates. Share with your parents!
May 20th Western Day - Pancake breakfast (our time 10:40)
May 25th Band Performance
May 26th, Dance on May 26th (10:30-11:30)
May 30th ProD, no school
June 1 Parent Tea
June 3 Hot lunch
June 8th District Track Meet
June 10th Sports Day
June 16th Fun Night
June 20th Gr. 7s Playland
June 21 Gr. 7s Pancake Breakfast
June 22 Gr. 7 Clayton Heights Scavenger Hunt 9:50, Celebration Assembly 12:30 p.m.
June 23 Year end assembly, last daye to edit.

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Tuesday - Day 156

5/17/2016

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Giving peer feedback.

Did the peer feedback help you improve your learning? Will you make changes to your Final Response based on the feedback given today? It is one thing to recognize what needs to be done for improvement but it is acting on the feedback that will make the biggest difference in the learning.
Homework
1) Lit Circles - Final Response due Thursday printed off prior to class. It will be considered late if not ready for handing in at the bell. USE THE FEEDBACK GIVEN!
2) Math - grade 7s - worksheet
- grade 6s pg. 198 #3
3) Website comment - improve upon the comment from yesterday
4) Return Movie permission form
5) Art - pencil drawing completed for Friday - this should be done before then. Final due next Friday. - Some of you need to spend some time at home working on this project as you are not moving forward at an acceptable rate.
6) Parent Appreciation tea invite went home today

Important Dates. Share with your parents!
May 20th Western Day
May 25th Band Performance
May 26th, Dance on May 26th (10:30-11:30)
May 30th ProD, no school
June 1 Parent Tea
June 3 Hot lunch
June 8th District Track Meet
June 10th Sports Day
June 16th Fun Night
June 20th Gr. 7s Playland
June 21 Gr. 7s Pancake Breakfast
June 22 Gr. 7 Clayton Heights Scavenger Hunt 9:50, Celebration Assembly 12:30 p.m.
June 23 Year end assembly, last day

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Monday - Day 155

5/16/2016

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Hearing the many stories of those that survived the Holocaust was thought-provoking and emotional. At times, hearing our guest speaker share about her family's experience brought a sense of disbelief. When one student asked why she shares her stories she said, "We share because we want our children to remember the effects of racism, intolerance and anti-semitism and to never forget."

Check out the newly linked nonfiction picture books under Sharing Our Learning.
Homework
1) Lit Circles - Final Response draft due Tuesday; Final good due Thursday
- Ideagram to begin on Wednesday
2)Math - grade 7s worksheet
- grade 6s - Do this Proportions (scale) link.
3) Science - quiz on Tuesday - theories of continental drift and plate tectonics
4) Website Comment - see below
5) Family Fun Night Silent Auction - Div. 1 theme for donations - Gardening - due by June 3

Important Dates. Share with your parents!
May 20th Western Day
May 25th Band Performance
May 26th, Dance on May 26th (10:30-11:30)
May 30th ProD, no school
June 1 Parent Tea
June 3 Hot lunch
June 8th District Track Meet
June 10th Sports Day
June 16th Fun Night
June 20th Gr. 7s Playland
June 21 Gr. 7s Pancake Breakfast
June 22 Gr. 7 Clayton Heights Scavenger Hunt 9:50, Celebration Assembly 12:30 p.m.
June 23 Year end assembly, last day

Comment: Two years after World War ll ended Canada allowed 1000 Jewish refugees into this country. When we think of all the Syrian refugees currently being welcomed in, 1000 seems a staggeringly low number. What do you think contributed to the decision of our Prime Minister to keep the numbers so low? Also, what was the biggest 'take away' for you today? Be sure to explain.

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