Agenda:
1) Tomorrow is our Grade 6 Farewell - it is at 2pm and there is a party for the grade 6s and their families after to follow.
Grade 6s can change into their farewell outfits over the lunch hour.
Some grade 5 students will be helping with the Farewell tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the occasion.
2) Thursday is our last day of classes - report cards will be handed out that day.
Please bring a plastic bag to bring home items from school if your backpack isn't large enough.
3) We will have a class party on Thursday. More details about this to follow tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Friday, June 23, 2017
4 Days and Counting :(
Agenda:
1 - 4 Days left
Monday - Finish HS, Grade 6 practice for Farewell and Buddy Time
Tuesday - Animal Game and Dress Rehearsal for Grade 6 Farewell
Wednesday - Grade 6 Farewell at 2 pm
Thursday - Last Day of School - Assembly?, Class Celebration, Report Cards go Home
PAT's are done - Great Work Grade 6!
Grade 5's - Ask me about Fidget Spinner Probability and the Mites in Whispering Woods
1 - 4 Days left
Monday - Finish HS, Grade 6 practice for Farewell and Buddy Time
Tuesday - Animal Game and Dress Rehearsal for Grade 6 Farewell
Wednesday - Grade 6 Farewell at 2 pm
Thursday - Last Day of School - Assembly?, Class Celebration, Report Cards go Home
PAT's are done - Great Work Grade 6!
Grade 5's - Ask me about Fidget Spinner Probability and the Mites in Whispering Woods
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Continuing to Learn More...
Agenda:
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We discussed Blood Borne diseases today.
How did you show what you learned?
We answered a True/ False sheet and discussed each answer as a class. You can ask me to see this she or look on line and see it here.
http://teachingsexualhealth.ca/teachers/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/12/Grade-6-Risk-Factors-BBI-Lesson-1.pdf
What do you need to learn next?
We have one more lesson for HS.
1)Tomorrow is our LAST PAT - Science - Get lots of rest and be excited to show all that you know!!!
Please complete an Exam bank to brush up on your skills tonight. Also use the Review Sheet I provided you yesterday. I will collect these booklets on Friday morning.
Ensure you have a great night's rest, we have learned it does help.
2) Tomorrow is Fresh Air Friday please come dressed for the weather.
3) Grade 5's don't forget your fidget spinner - if you have one! If you don't have one, we will provide you with one to use.
What did you learn today?
We discussed Blood Borne diseases today.
How did you show what you learned?
We answered a True/ False sheet and discussed each answer as a class. You can ask me to see this she or look on line and see it here.
http://teachingsexualhealth.ca/teachers/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/12/Grade-6-Risk-Factors-BBI-Lesson-1.pdf
What do you need to learn next?
We have one more lesson for HS.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
The year is coming to a close...
Agenda:
We realized the year is coming to an end and we all have mixed feelings about this. Some are excited, some are nervous and some are BOTH!
How did you show what you learned?
We are having lots of conversations about the next few weeks. We are making sure to still make great choices as Dr. Coffin Students and leaders of the school.
What do you need to learn next?
We have the Grade 6 Farewell next Wednesday and our class party next Thursday.
1)Tomorrow is our next PAT - Social Studies - Get lots of rest and be excited to show all that you know!!!
Please complete an Exam bank to brush up on your skills tonight.
Friday will be our final PAT - Science - A review booklet has come home today. Please read it over and review the diagrams and charts carefully. I will collect these booklets on Friday morning.
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?We realized the year is coming to an end and we all have mixed feelings about this. Some are excited, some are nervous and some are BOTH!
How did you show what you learned?
We are having lots of conversations about the next few weeks. We are making sure to still make great choices as Dr. Coffin Students and leaders of the school.
What do you need to learn next?
We have the Grade 6 Farewell next Wednesday and our class party next Thursday.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Great Day.
Agenda:
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
While the grade 6s are writing PATs the grade 5s are working on Poetry. Today we did a lot of work on Limericks. Ayer fun to write and read.
How did you show what you learned?
We created various poems to include in our Poetry Anthology for the end of the year.
What do you need to learn next?
We have a few more poems to write and create a book of all that we have written.
1)Thursday is our next PAT - Social - Get lots of rest and be excited to show all that you know!!!
and Friday - Science
Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. Please ensure you do a social quiz tonight.
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
While the grade 6s are writing PATs the grade 5s are working on Poetry. Today we did a lot of work on Limericks. Ayer fun to write and read.
How did you show what you learned?
We created various poems to include in our Poetry Anthology for the end of the year.
What do you need to learn next?
We have a few more poems to write and create a book of all that we have written.
Monday, June 19, 2017
Countdown is on :(
Agenda:
Learning Intention
We began Human Sexuality today. Students were respectful with lots of great participation. They have a piece of homework to talk about their Birth Story.
1) Math Part A and B are tomorrow - Get lots of rest and be excited to show all that you know!!!
Thursday - Social and Friday - Science
Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. Please ensure you do a math or two tonight.
2) Bring home your sample Part A math quiz. Use this as a review for tomorrow and create some of your own questions.
We began Human Sexuality today. Students were respectful with lots of great participation. They have a piece of homework to talk about their Birth Story.
Friday, June 16, 2017
Knowledge!
Agenda:
2) Grade 5 - Find the Rule Sheet for your parents due Monday
3) Grade 6 - algebra sheet due Monday
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We visited the Solar BioCells labs today. We were able to see the experiments that are looking at using algae to create bio-fuel, sugars and plastics.
How did you show what you learned?
We visited a variety of labs. We saw the process of how they created the outcome they wanted. We saw how tube worms are being used to look at digestion of bacteria. We toured the building and saw how university classes can look. We were able to tour the roof and see various experiments involving the algae.
What do you need to learn next?
We have been offered the opportunity to work with the scientists and the lab next year for science fair. Also, we wonder how we can work with them again next year for our classroom work.
1) PAT's start on Monday - Reading test. Math - Part A and B are on Tuesday, Thursday - Social and Friday - Science
Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. Please ensure you do at least one of each this weekend!
3) Grade 6 - algebra sheet due Monday
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We visited the Solar BioCells labs today. We were able to see the experiments that are looking at using algae to create bio-fuel, sugars and plastics.
How did you show what you learned?
We visited a variety of labs. We saw the process of how they created the outcome they wanted. We saw how tube worms are being used to look at digestion of bacteria. We toured the building and saw how university classes can look. We were able to tour the roof and see various experiments involving the algae.
What do you need to learn next?
We have been offered the opportunity to work with the scientists and the lab next year for science fair. Also, we wonder how we can work with them again next year for our classroom work.
Thursday, June 15, 2017
EEEL Building visit tomorrow
Agenda:
2) Field trip to the U of C lab is on Friday - bring a snack, a water bottle and dress appropriately for the weather. Also, bring your Fresh Air Friday Field journal tomorrow.
3) Human Sexuality (HS) permission forms are Due Thursday
4) Grade 5 - Find the Rule Sheet for your parents due Monday
5) Grade 6 - algebra sheet due Monday
1) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. You need to try the Social Studies ones and a Sky Science one
3) Human Sexuality (HS) permission forms are Due Thursday
4) Grade 5 - Find the Rule Sheet for your parents due Monday
5) Grade 6 - algebra sheet due Monday
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Poems and PATs
Agenda:
3) Field trip to the U of C lab is on Friday
4) Human Sexuality (HS) permission forms are Due Thursday
5) Master 24 and 26 due tomorrow
Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We learned the definitions of precipitation, transpiration, run-off, ground water, condensation and evaporation.
How did you show what you learned?
We had the back side of a sheet which we have for homework tonight.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to prove how transpiration works by putting a baggie over some leaves and needles to see what happens.
1) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. You need to try the Social Studies ones and a Reading one
2) Grade 5s complete page 43 and 45 for tomorrow
4) Human Sexuality (HS) permission forms are Due Thursday
5) Master 24 and 26 due tomorrow
Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We learned the definitions of precipitation, transpiration, run-off, ground water, condensation and evaporation.
How did you show what you learned?
We had the back side of a sheet which we have for homework tonight.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to prove how transpiration works by putting a baggie over some leaves and needles to see what happens.
Monday, June 12, 2017
Short, Sharp, Single, Square = Spruce
Agenda:
1 - Treat Day tomorrow - treats are $1.00 - donut day
2 - These are Due Tuesday!!!
4) Math - the entire booklet is due Tuesday.
5) Field trip forms are due Wednesday
6) Human Sexuality (HS) permission forms are Due Thursday
7) Grade 6 Farewell Invitations are being sent home today.
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We reviewed/learned how to create rules using Input/Output machines.
How did you show what you learned?
We worked through the booklet and used guess and check to solve the equations.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to apply these pattern rules to graphing.
1 - Treat Day tomorrow - treats are $1.00 - donut day
2 - These are Due Tuesday!!!
Work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to:
1) adobe spark
2) Sign in with google
3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com
password: DrCoffin
First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds.
That's all you need to do!
3) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. Try the Evidence and Investigation.
5) Field trip forms are due Wednesday
6) Human Sexuality (HS) permission forms are Due Thursday
7) Grade 6 Farewell Invitations are being sent home today.
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We reviewed/learned how to create rules using Input/Output machines.
How did you show what you learned?
We worked through the booklet and used guess and check to solve the equations.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to apply these pattern rules to graphing.
Friday, June 09, 2017
Fitness Friday
Agenda:
3) Social - you have a map to complete for Monday
4) Math - the entire booklet is due Tuesday.
5) Field trip forms are due Wednesday
Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We had Sports Day and we had a very successful day.
How did you show what you learned?
We worked as a team and supported our younger students to make sure they had a great day. We demonstrated excellent sportsmanship skills and we awesome leaders for our teams.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue to show these excellent leadership skills.
1)These are Due Tuesday!!!
Work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to:
1) adobe spark
2) Sign in with google
3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com
password: DrCoffin
First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds.
That's all you need to do!
2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. Try the Trees and Forests one this weekend.
4) Math - the entire booklet is due Tuesday.
5) Field trip forms are due Wednesday
Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We had Sports Day and we had a very successful day.
How did you show what you learned?
We worked as a team and supported our younger students to make sure they had a great day. We demonstrated excellent sportsmanship skills and we awesome leaders for our teams.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue to show these excellent leadership skills.
Thursday, June 08, 2017
The Longitude and Latitude of Room 7 is......
Agenda:
3) Social - you have a map to complete for Monday
4) Math - the entire booklet is due Tuesday.
5) Tomorrow is Sport's Day - Dress in layers that are comfortable for sports activities. Bring a water bottle and an extra snack if you think you might need it.
6) Field trip forms are due Wednesday
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to calculate latitude and longitude on a map.
How did you show what you learned?
We began an activity in class that is due Monday.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to go over it and review some more examples.
1)These are Due Tuesday!!!
Work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to:
1) adobe spark
2) Sign in with google
3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com
password: DrCoffin
First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds.
That's all you need to do!
2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. Try the Trees and Forests one this weekend.
4) Math - the entire booklet is due Tuesday.
5) Tomorrow is Sport's Day - Dress in layers that are comfortable for sports activities. Bring a water bottle and an extra snack if you think you might need it.
6) Field trip forms are due Wednesday
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to calculate latitude and longitude on a map.
How did you show what you learned?
We began an activity in class that is due Monday.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to go over it and review some more examples.
Tuesday, June 06, 2017
Bike to School - over 100 Dr. Coffin students and staff participated
Agenda:
Agenda:
3) Social - finish the booklet and it is due Wednesday
4) Science - your glider write up is due end of class tomorrow. Please work on it at home as there is no more class time to work on it. Remember it is a scientific sketch - ruler, labels, side and birds eye view, etc.
5) Math - 4 pages due Wednesday - mass and capacity
Mark your Calendars -
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know.
Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We learned about how Iroquois people made decisions
We learned about different games, specifically lacrosse. We played sacred bowl. It had a basket with 6 rocks. One side of the rock was pink and the other side was white.
We made clan badges. We learned about each clan and determined which clan best represented us.
We looked at different artifacts that archeologists had found. We tried to figure out what they were for and how they were important to the Iroquois people.
How did you show what you learned?
We worked at 4 different stations. This was mostly hands on work.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish our Iroquois study and begin review for the PATs.
Agenda:
1) work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
1) adobe spark
2) Sign in with google
3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com
password: DrCoffin
First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds.
That's all you need to do!
2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below.
4) Science - your glider write up is due end of class tomorrow. Please work on it at home as there is no more class time to work on it. Remember it is a scientific sketch - ruler, labels, side and birds eye view, etc.
5) Math - 4 pages due Wednesday - mass and capacity
Mark your Calendars -
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know.
Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We learned about how Iroquois people made decisions
We learned about different games, specifically lacrosse. We played sacred bowl. It had a basket with 6 rocks. One side of the rock was pink and the other side was white.
We made clan badges. We learned about each clan and determined which clan best represented us.
We looked at different artifacts that archeologists had found. We tried to figure out what they were for and how they were important to the Iroquois people.
How did you show what you learned?
We worked at 4 different stations. This was mostly hands on work.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish our Iroquois study and begin review for the PATs.
Monday, June 05, 2017
Lock Down Practice
Agenda:
3) Tomorrow is Bike To School Day - You must wear a helmet! Ride safe, remember your hand signals and keep your eyes open for everyone around you!!!
4) Social - finish the booklet and it is due Wednesday
5) Science - your glider write up is due end of class tomorrow. Please work on it at home if you think time in class tomorrow will not be enough. Remember it is a scientific sketch - ruler, labels, side and birds eye view, etc.
6) Math - 4 pages due Wednesday - mass and capacity
Mark your Calendars -
June 6th - Bike to School Day
June 6th - Teacher's Pet will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy Room 6 -10 - 12 and Room 7 - 1-3pm
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know.
EXAM BANK Instructions
Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions.
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Password: coffin
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about Bike Safety today.
How did you show what you learned?
We had Constable Valstar visit our classes today to discuss the hand signals and paying attention while we ride.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to get to school safely tomorrow.
1) work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
1) adobe spark
2) Sign in with google
3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com
password: DrCoffin
First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds.
That's all you need to do!
2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below.
4) Social - finish the booklet and it is due Wednesday
5) Science - your glider write up is due end of class tomorrow. Please work on it at home if you think time in class tomorrow will not be enough. Remember it is a scientific sketch - ruler, labels, side and birds eye view, etc.
6) Math - 4 pages due Wednesday - mass and capacity
Mark your Calendars -
June 6th - Bike to School Day
June 6th - Teacher's Pet will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy Room 6 -10 - 12 and Room 7 - 1-3pm
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know.
EXAM BANK Instructions
Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions.
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Password: coffin
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about Bike Safety today.
How did you show what you learned?
We had Constable Valstar visit our classes today to discuss the hand signals and paying attention while we ride.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to get to school safely tomorrow.
Friday, June 02, 2017
Happy Friday
Agenda:
Mark your Calendars -
June 6th - Bike to School Day
June 6th - Teacher's Pet will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know.
Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions.
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Password: coffin
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We had our final visit from the U of C scientists.
How did you show what you learned?
We answered questions in 4 small groups to provide feedback about the pilot project. Today was our final day.
What do you need to learn next?
We will see them again in 2 weeks when we get to visit their lab at the EEEL building.
1) work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
1) adobe spark
2) Sign in with google
3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com
password: DrCoffin
First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds.
That's all you need to do!
2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below.
Mark your Calendars -
June 6th - Bike to School Day
June 6th - Teacher's Pet will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know.
Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions.
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Password: coffin
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We had our final visit from the U of C scientists.
How did you show what you learned?
We answered questions in 4 small groups to provide feedback about the pilot project. Today was our final day.
What do you need to learn next?
We will see them again in 2 weeks when we get to visit their lab at the EEEL building.
Thursday, June 01, 2017
Synecdoche????
Agenda:
2 - Bring a read to self book. There is no more book exchange due to Mrs. Kidd doing inventory in the library. PLEASE look everywhere for Dr. Coffin Library books.
Mark your Calendars -
June 6th - Teacher's Pet will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know.
Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions.
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Password: coffin
To work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
1) adobe spark
2) Sign in with google
3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com
password: DrCoffin
First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds.
That's all you need to do!
1 - Please see Room 6s blog regarding other homework
Mark your Calendars -
June 6th - Teacher's Pet will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know.
Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions.
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Password: coffin
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