Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Moling arrived!

Agenda:
1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
www.exambank.com We recently purchased another set of logins. Students have been using the exam bank practice tests and we are happy to know they are being well used. 
login - ewcoffin
password - coffin

this is italics or italicized printing - it is used when an author wants words to stand out or to be highlighted, maybe a word of interest and could be used for different thoughts. 
Cliche -  this is an overused expression which is losing its meaning. Cheating is Lame could be considered one. 
PAT Review - Social and Science Review packages are ready for you to take home and use to study. We are also sending home your old duo-tangs from last year to help refresh your memory. It is expected that you study a little every night. 

2)  June 13th is our next Spirit Day. The theme will be Beach Day. No Swim suits. If you would prefer you can wear your Dr. Coffin T Shirt

3) Grade 6 - bring in a baby picture or a picture of when you are younger for the Guess Who? farewell video - for tomorrow!!!

4) Fun Lunch is on Thursday 

5) Bench Dedication for Miss Kestner will be on Monday June 18th at 3pm - some of her former students need to write down their favorite memory of Miss Kestner. 

6) Our first PAT will be on Thursday at 9am - Science. The reading one will be on Friday morning. 

7) Human Sexuality forms came home today - they are due on Wednesday. 

Monday, June 11, 2018

Almost Done the Novel Recommendations

Agenda:
1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
www.exambank.com We recently purchased another set of logins. Students have been using the exam bank practice tests and we are happy to know they are being well used. 
login - ewcoffin
password - coffin

this is italics or italicized printing - it is used when an author wants words to stand out or to be highlighted, maybe a word of interest and could be used for different thoughts. 
Cliche -  this is an overused expression which is losing its meaning. Cheating is Lame could be considered one. 
PAT Review - Social and Science Review packages are ready for you to take home and use to study. We are also sending home your old duo-tangs from last year to help refresh your memory. It is expected that you study a little every night. 

2)  June 13th is our next Spirit Day. The theme will be Beach Day. No Swim suits. If you would prefer you can wear your Dr. Coffin T Shirt

3) Grade 6 - bring in a baby picture or a picture of when you are younger for the Guess Who? farewell video - due next Wednesday

4) Fun Lunch is on Thursday 

5) Bench Dedication for Miss Kestner will be on Monday June 18th at 3pm

6) Our first PAT will be on Thursday at 9am - Science. The reading one will be on Friday morning. 

7) Human Sexuality forms came home today - they are due on Wednesday. 


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to use Pages to create our Yearbook Page. 
How did you show what you learned?
We found pictures and answered questions about our time at Dr. Coffin.
What do you need to learn next?
Grade 6s will be submitting these to the parent committee to have them made into our Grade 6 year book. The Grade 5s made their page so they have a start for their page next year. 










Thursday, June 07, 2018

Enjoy the Beautiful Weekend

Agenda:
Invitations to the Farewell went home yesterday! We are very excited for this special event - remember to dress in nice, clean and comfortable clothes - No Ball gowns or tuxedos, No high heels, no strapless dresses - thanks!

1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
www.exambank.com We recently purchased another set of logins. Students have been using the exam bank practice tests and we are happy to know they are being well used. 
login - ewcoffin
password - coffin

this is italics or italicized printing - it is used when an author wants words to stand out or to be highlighted, maybe a word of interest and could be used for different thoughts. 
Cliche -  this is an overused expression which is losing its meaning. Cheating is Lame could be considered one. 
PAT Review - Social and Science Review packages are ready for you to take home and use to study. We are also sending home your old duo-tangs from last year to help refresh your memory. It is expected that you study a little every night. 

2) Novel Recommendation - we got through a few more today :-)
  
3) This Friday is a PD Day! No School for Students 

4) If you'd like to enter an entry for the YYCs Young Citizen Scientist please see Mrs. Saunders.

5)  June 13th is our next Spirit Day. The theme will be Beach Day.

6) Grade 6 - bring in a baby picture or a picture of when you are younger for the Guess Who? farewell video - due next Wednesday

7) Fun Lunch is next Thursday 

Wednesday, June 06, 2018

Novel Recommendations Began Today

Agenda:
Invitations to the Farewell went home today!

1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
www.exambank.com We recently purchased another set of logins. Students have been using the exam bank practice tests and we are happy to know they are being well used. 
login - ewcoffin
password - coffin

this is italics or italicized printing - it is used when an author wants words to stand out or to be highlighted, maybe a word of interest and could be used for different thoughts. 
Cliche -  this is an overused expression which is losing its meaning. Cheating is Lame could be considered one. 
PAT Review - Social and Science Review packages are ready for you to take home and use to study. We are also sending home your old duo-tangs from last year to help refresh your memory. It is expected that you study a little every night. 

2) Novel Recommendation - we got through 2 today :-)
  
3) This Friday is a PD Day! No School for Students 

4) If you'd like to enter an entry for the YYCs Young Citizen Scientist please see Mrs. Saunders.

5)  June 13th is our next Spirit Day. The theme will be Beach Day.

6) Grade 6 - bring in a baby picture or a picture of when you are younger for the Guess Who? farewell video - due next Wednesday

Tuesday, June 05, 2018

Figures of Speech

Agenda:
Today was Bike To School Day - we had 19 room 7 students bike to school!!!!

1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
www.exambank.com We recently purchased another set of logins. Students have been using the exam bank practice tests and we are happy to know they are being well used. 
login - ewcoffin
password - coffin

this is italics or italicized printing - it is used when an author wants words to stand out or to be highlighted, maybe a word of interest and could be used for different thoughts. 
Cliche -  this is an overused expression which is losing its meaning. Cheating is Lame could be considered one. 
PAT Review - Social and Science Review packages are ready for you to take home and use to study. We are also sending home your old duo-tangs from last year to help refresh your memory. It is expected that you study a little every night. 

2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th
  
3) Working on your Book Club Project - this will be due Wednesdayish  

4) This Friday is a PD Day! No School for Students 

5) If you'd like to enter an entry for the YYCs Young Citizen Scientist please see Mrs. Saunders .

6)  June 13th is our next Spirit Day. The theme will be Beach Day.


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about the Figures of Speech.
How did you show what you learned?
We reviewed Simlie, Metaphor, Personification, Onomatopoeia, Hyperbole, Alliteration and SYNECDOCHE!!!
What do you need to learn next?
Ask me what a synecdoche is! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-n1vGeVIXohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-n1vGeVIXo

Monday, June 04, 2018

Greatest Guest Speaker .... EVER!

Agenda:
Tomorrow is BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY!!! Yahoo! Bikes will be stored in the gym - 13 room 7 people hope to ride tomorrow!

1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
www.exambank.com We recently purchased another set of logins. Students have been using the exam bank practice tests and we are happy to know they are being well used. 
login - ewcoffin
password - coffin

this is italics or italicized printing - it is used when an author wants words to stand out or to be highlighted, maybe a word of interest and could be used for different thoughts. 
Cliche -  this is an overused expression which is losing its meaning. Cheating is Lame could be considered one. 
PAT Review - Social and Science Review packages are ready for you to take home and use to study. We are also sending home your old duo-tangs from last year to help refresh your memory. It is expected that you study a little every night. 

2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th
  
3) Working on your Book Club Project - this will be due Wednesdayish  

4) This Friday is a PD Day! No School for Students 

5) If you'd like to enter an entry for the YYCs Young Citizen Scientist please see Mrs. Saunders .

6)  June 13th is our next Spirit Day. The theme will be Beach Day.


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We reviewed flight and control surfaces with an amazing Guest Speaker today (Mrs. Saunders' very favorite guest speaker!!!!) David. 
How did you show what you learned?
He reviewed the 4 forces of flight - lift, drag, thrust and gravity (weight). Rudder - YAW, Elevator - PITCH (up and down), Ailerons - Roll
What do you need to learn next?
We need to use this to help study for our PAT - It is on Thursday June 14th!!!

Friday, June 01, 2018

Tree Planting Weekend

Agenda:
1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
www.exambank.com We recently purchased another set of logins. Students have been using the exam bank practice tests and we are happy to know they are being well used. 
login - ewcoffin
password - coffin

this is italics printing - it is used when an author wants words to stand out or to be highlighted, maybe a word of interest and could be used for different thoughts. 

PAT Review - Social and Science Review packages are ready for you to take home and use to study. We are also sending home your old duo-tangs from last year to help refresh your memory. It is expected that you study a little every night. 

2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th
  
3) Working on your Book Club Project - this will be due Wednesday next week. 

6) Grade 6 have Math booklet homework -finish the last page of the booklet


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned that today was our last day with Saa'kokoto.
How did you show what you learned?
We met in the library and learned that the Blackfoot tradition is to not say goodbye, but to see you again. 
What do you need to learn next?
We look forward to seeing how our work can continue with him next year.