Friday, November 30, 2018

Happy FriYay!

Agenda:
1 - Science Fair - Please bring a toonie and read and highlight the package by Thursday 
2 - Novel Recommendation will begin on Dec. 17th - see below
3 - Thursday Dec. 6th - Pajama Day
4 - Friday Dec. 7th is a PD Day


A NOVEL RECOMMENDATION

Your Name: ________________________________        Due Date: ______________________




Author: ____________________________________


Novel Title: ___________________________________


Rating (circle the number of stars):     *    *    *    *    *


Choose a novel at or above your reading level.  Please describe in a few (2-4) paragraphs below why you liked or disliked the novel (plot, characterization, quality of writing, genre, audience, etc. – NO SPOILERS PLEASE).  You may create a poster, Google Slides, etc. to accompany your recommendation.  


Be prepared to share your recommendation with the class:


Ski/Snowboard Lessons in March - March 19 and 20 
Note from the office - In the past, the total cost of this field trip included not only lessons and rentals, but also the shared cost of transportation.   For this 2-day ski/snowboard lesson event, our School Council is covering the bussing cost for the return trip for these two ski/snowboard days, a savings of $10.29 per student.  Parents are now able to go online to their My CBE / PowerSchool account to pay this fee.  

Outdoor School in June - June 4, 5, 6 and 7
Note from the office - The Outdoor School fee of $315 ($300 + $15 GST) is now showing up on your student’s parents’ My CBE / PowerSchool Accounts.  Parents are able to put down whatever amounts they can now and on whatever intervals that works for them so that the fee is paid by the time the June Outdoor School program begins.



Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned the different types of bark and branching patterns of our chosen tree. 
How did you show what you learned?
We went outside into the Whispering Woods. We found our special tree and determined the branch pattern and what type of bark they have. 
What do you need to learn next?
In the spring we will identify the types of leaves our tree has. 

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Mr. O's Last Subbing Day - Happy real Retirement.

Agenda:
1 -  Science Fair - Please bring a toonie and read and highlight the package. 
2 - Fresh Air Friday - come dressed to study your tree in Whispering Woods. 


Ski/Snowboard Lessons in March - March 19 and 20 
Note from the office - In the past, the total cost of this field trip included not only lessons and rentals, but also the shared cost of transportation.   For this 2-day ski/snowboard lesson event, our School Council is covering the bussing cost for the return trip for these two ski/snowboard days, a savings of $10.29 per student.  Parents are now able to go online to their My CBE / PowerSchool account to pay this fee.  

Outdoor School in June - June 4, 5, 6 and 7
Note from the office - The Outdoor School fee of $315 ($300 + $15 GST) is now showing up on your student’s parents’ My CBE / PowerSchool Accounts.  Parents are able to put down whatever amounts they can now and on whatever intervals that works for them so that the fee is paid by the time the June Outdoor School program begins.



Learning Intention 
What did you learn today?
We learned how to draw 2D shapes and make them look 3D. 
How did you show what you learned?
We learned from Mr. O for his final lesson and we used paper and pencil. 
What do you need to learn next?
We want to do more art. 

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Mr. P Day Was a Hit!!!!

Agenda:
1 -  Edit Fun and Spelling will be due Thursday 
2 - Dress for the climbing wall this week. 
3 - If you are not done questions 1 - 5 in the social booklet you must finish that at home - looks like you are all done this too

Ski/Snowboard Lessons in March - March 19 and 20 
Note from the office - In the past, the total cost of this field trip included not only lessons and rentals, but also the shared cost of transportation.   For this 2-day ski/snowboard lesson event, our School Council is covering the bussing cost for the return trip for these two ski/snowboard days, a savings of $10.29 per student.  Parents are now able to go online to their My CBE / PowerSchool account to pay this fee.  

Outdoor School in June - June 4, 5, 6 and 7
Note from the office - The Outdoor School fee of $315 ($300 + $15 GST) is now showing up on your student’s parents’ My CBE / PowerSchool Accounts.  Parents are able to put down whatever amounts they can now and on whatever intervals that works for them so that the fee is paid by the time the June Outdoor School program begins.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Look Up!!!

Agenda:
1 -  Edit Fun and Spelling will be due Thursday 
2 -  Spirit Day on Wednesday - don't forget 
3 - Dress for the climbing wall this week. 
4 - If you are not done the third question in social studies you must finish that at home - looks like you are all done this. 


We are starting to work on multiplication of 2-digit by 2-digit numbers.  And Division of 3-digit by 1 digit equations. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about what the government provides for us. 
How did you show what you learned?
We wrote down our ideas on a piece of paper and we discussed these ideas as a class. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will look at the Provincial Government next. 

Monday, November 26, 2018

Desk Change

Agenda:
1 - Treat day is tomorrow - bring $0.25 
2 - Spelling will be due Thursday 
3 -  Spirit Day on Wednesday - don't forget 
4 - Dress for the climbing wall this week. 

We are starting to work on multiplication of 2-digit by 2-digit numbers. 


Heads up ----- Pay attention to news about current events happening in space. 

Learning Intention 
What did you learn today?
We learned about what other students did for their Create a Crime Scene. 
How did you show what you learned?
We each are getting a chance to share our Crime Scenes orally with our class. 
What do you need to learn next?
We can take what we saw and apply to future projects. We need to finish the rest of the Crime Scenes.  

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Recording day tomorrow!

Agenda:
1 - CBC recording will Thursday - practice runs are tomorrow and Wednesday
2 - Social Quiz will be Thursday - the review sheet came home today. 
3 - Spelling and Edit Fun are due Thursday 
4 - Crime Scene is due Thursday 
5 - Lots of stuff happening Thursday - stay on top of studying and homework. 

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Our Solar System - Jupiter Fell

Agenda:

1 - CBC recording will Thursday - practice runs are tomorrow and Wednesday
2 - Social Quiz will be Thursday - the review sheet came home today. 
3 - Spelling and Edit Fun are due Thursday 
4 - Crime Scene is due Thursday 
5 - Lots of stuff happening Thursday - stay on top of studying and homework. 


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned that Homework Hotel can be very helpful because it allowed us to get caught up on things we are working on. 
How did you show what you learned?
We came to room 7 after we ate our lunch and got to work on whatever we needed to finish up.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish or hand in what we are working on. We would like to have homework hotel again.