Friend or Fake

We hope you all enjoyed the Wizard of Oz performance yesterday.

It was hard to get work done yesterday, but we still managed to take up Question 9 from p. 372 of the MMS 7 textbook. Today in math, we worked on graphing patterns. Students copied and completed tables with patterns in columns. They graphed the patterns on grid paper and described the pattern in the graph. When describing the patterns, students should record the pattern rule for each column in a table, as well as describe the pattern they observe in the graph. Students have been assigned practice questions 1 – 7 on pages 375 – 376 of the MMS 7 textbook. This work is due tomorrow.

Yesterday, we managed to discuss Chapter 5 of Bridge to Terabithia. Students had class time to complete the reading and responses related to Chapter 6. Today we took up Chapter 6. Again, students received class time to discuss and respond to Chapter 7. Any incomplete work is to be done for homework. This work is due tomorrow.

We had a big chunk of time for our Digital Citizenship inquiry unit this morning. We discussed the literal and metaphorical meaning of a ‘red flag’. Students then watched a ‘Friend or Fake’ video. As a class we discussed some of the ‘red flags’ that Keyan, one of the characters in the video, was faced with. Students then heard different scenarios of things someone they have met or ‘friended’ online may say. Students had a paper version of a red flag which they held up whenever they felt the scenario represented an online predator. Students then generated their own comments and questions that online friends and fakes might say. They wrote an email to a friend giving tips on how to watch out for online fakes. Some students did not have their “Two Kinds of Stupid” assignment ready today. This must be submitted tomorrow morning – even if a student is attending the soccer tournament.

 Homework & Reminders

• Math: Complete MMS 7 Q. 1 – 7 on p. 375 - 376
• UOI: “Two Kinds of Stupid” assignment is past due
• Novel Study: Complete Chapter 7 and responses for Thursday
• Friday, May 17^th – PD Day (No school for students)
• Monday, May 20^th – Victoria Day (No school)
• Thursday, May 23^rd  - Track & Field Day
• Friday, May 24^th  - Track & Field Rain date
• Monday, May 27^th  - Interschool Spelling Bee @ Maples Academy
• Tuesday, May 28^th – Bake Sale hosted by Ms. Chiappetta & Ms. Foti
• Wednesday, May 29^th

o   Casual Day

o   Bake Sale hosted by Ms. Chiappetta & Ms. Foti

o   Upper School Spring Fundraiser Activity @ SJA

·         Thursday, May 30^th - Oakwood Spring Concert

·         Friday, May 31^st  - Track & Field @ the Maples Academy

·         Monday, June 3^rd  - Track & Field @ the Maples Academy Rain Date

·         Tuesday, June 11 – Outdoor Education trip

·         Thursday, June 13^th – Grade 6 Graduation trip

·         Friday, June 14^th

o   Last day of School for students

o   Term 3 report cards & graphs (OWA, DRA, Math) go home

o   JK – Grade 11 Promotion Ceremonies

o   Grade 6 PYP Graduation Ceremony

o   Grade 10 MYP Graduation Ceremony

·         June 17^th – June 21^st  - PD Days (No school for students)

·         Monday, June 17^th – Grade 12 & DP Graduation