Day 2 – 3 School Days until Exhibition

 

Students worked on reviewing integer concepts in math today. They completed review pages 197 – 198 in their MMS 7 books. They then worked on a review package. Students who did not complete the review package are bringing these home today. These are to be completed for homework and returned to school tomorrow. The integers unit test will take place on Wednesday, May 2^nd.

We continued working on exhibition for the remainder of the day. Students worked on any outstanding components while individual groups again presented their oral presentation and slideshows. Each group has again received feedback for further improvement. All groups have the ‘go ahead’ to begin memorising their cue cards. We will repeat this tomorrow.

Groups who have not yet shot their French videos need to make this a priority, as all videos are needed to create the whole video.

All costumes and props for the black light show are needed at school. We will be testing the black lights at 9 am tomorrow. In fact, all costumes and uniform pieces should now be at school to allow students to rehearse changing too.

Grade 6 students are required to bring items for the refreshment table for both morning and evening sessions. For now everyone is asked to bring in one package of NUT & PEANUT FREE cookies and 2 packages (8 in a package) of juice. Students are asked to start bringing in these items now. Students will also be asked to bring in fruit/cheese/water/crackers. More information about these items will follow later.

Each group should keep working on their ‘Items Needed’ list  where they record all items needed for exhibition day, such as full uniform pieces, French component costumes & props, BLS costumes & props, items for art display, items for visual display, etc.

Students should be working on spelling bee practice in preparation for the contests that will take place soon.

           

Homework and Reminders

Exhibition:

·        Bring in your BLS costume/s and props

·        Bring a charged device to school with you daily

·        Bring in juice (2 x 8) & 1 box/pkg of NUT-FREE cookies

·        Bring in all items on your “Items Needed” list

·        Finalise Action, visual display, French, and BLS components

·        Edit your video if you are done shooting it. Add titles and subtitles. Bring your video to school tomorrow.

Wednesday, May 2

·        Caribou math contest for those participating. Arrive at 7:15 to begin the test at 7:30 am.

·        Integers unit test

·        Dress rehearsal for exhibition

Thursday, May 3 – Dress rehearsal for exhibition

Friday, May 4 – Grade 6 PYP Exhibition

·        Hot lunch payments for May are due

Tuesday, May 8 – Trip to Cedar Glen, 8 am – 4 pm

Day 6 – 4 School Days until Exhibition

 

We continued learning about integers in math today. Students used a number line to model subtraction of integers. Students completed practice integer work on pages 194 – 195 in their MMS 7 books. The integers unit test will take place next week, on Wednesday, May 2^nd.

We continued working on exhibition for the remainder of the day. Today I listened to each group’s oral presentation. Each group received feedback on what needs to be done to improve their work. They used the remainder of the day to work on improving their presentations. Based on what they presented today, a number of groups are required to come in to school tomorrow to get caught up. The groups are animal agriculture, discrimination in sports, substance abuse. Saturday school will run from 9 am to 12 noon tomorrow. Students may leave earlier if they finish up their work earlier.

One of our SJA Grade 7 students visited our class today and gave a mini workshop on how to use green screen with iMovie. One of the groups managed to use the green screen to record their French video today. Groups that are coming in tomorrow should bring all props and costumes needed to shoot the video. It will be quiet in the building and a good time to do this component.

 

Grade 6 students are required to bring items for the refreshment table for both morning and evening sessions. For now everyone is asked to bring in one package of NUT & PEANUT FREE cookies and 2 packages (8 in a package) of juice. Students are asked to start bringing in these items now.  Students will also be asked to bring in fruit/cheese/water/crackers. More information about these items will follow later.

Each group should keep working on their ‘Items Needed’ list  where they record all items needed for exhibition day, such as full uniform pieces, French component costumes & props, BLS costumes & props, items for art display, items for visual display, etc.

Students should be working on spelling bee practice in preparation for the contests that will take place soon.

            We need about 20 lamps (about 40 – 60 watt screw type) for our black light show. Please send these in if you have any. We have the bulbs but not the lamps stands.

 

Homework and Reminders

Exhibition:

·        Be at school for 9 am tomorrow if you are coming to Saturday School. We will meet in the cafeteria

·        Bring a charged device to school with you daily

·        Bring in juice (2 x 8) & 1 box/pkg of NUT-FREE cookies

·        Bring in all items on your “Items Needed” list

·        Finalise Action, French, Math, BLS components

·        Download a green screen app. Edit your video if you are done shooting it. Add titles and subtitles.

Saturday, April 28  - Saturday School starts at 9 am. Students may

·        Students may need to come in on Saturday if they are do not complete their essay good copy, slide show & oral presentation first draft,  & BLS props

·        Hot lunch orders for May are due

Wednesday, May 2

·        Caribou math contest for those participating. Arrive at 7:15 to begin the test at 7:30 am.

·        Integers unit test

Friday, May 4 – Grade 6 PYP Exhibition

·        Hot lunch payments for May are due

Tuesday, May 8 – Trip to Cedar Glen, 8 am – 4 pm

Day 5 – 5 School Days until Exhibition

 

We continued learning about integers in math today. Students used tiles to model subtraction of integers. Students completed practice integer work on pages 192 – 193 in their MMS 7 books. The integers unit test will take place next week, on Wednesday, May 2^nd.

We continued working on exhibition for the remainder of the day. Students were asked to have Ms. Hayward check their MLA formatting and complete their essay edits. Final copies of essays are due tomorrow.

Students then worked on remaining components. M. Fouad says four groups need more time to practice their French pronunciation before we begin shooting videos. We brought out the green screen today and students had some fun experimenting with green screen apps. Students are asked to download a green screen video app of their liking to be ready to shoot their videos.

Mr. Oliver joined the class for music time. The class had a rehearsal of their Black Light Show. They need to finalise their props and select music for this component.

Students worked on their slideshow and oral component. The goal was that the first draft be complete by end of day today. As no groups were done, the class did not get gym time or second recess. Instead they used this time to work on these components. Students will practice their presentations tomorrow. At that time they will receive feedback on how to improve their work.

Grade 6 students are required to bring items for the refreshment table for both morning and evening sessions. For now everyone is asked to bring in one package of NUT & PEANUT FREE cookies and 2 packages (8 in a package) of juice. Students are asked to start bringing in these items now.  Students will also be asked to bring in fruit/cheese/water/crackers. More information about these items will follow later.

Each group should keep working on their ‘Items Needed’ list  where they record all items needed for exhibition day, such as full uniform pieces, French component costumes & props, BLS costumes & props, items for art display, items for visual display, etc.

There is a lot of work that needs to be done this week. If students are behind in meeting deadlines, they will be asked to come in on Saturday to get caught up with their work. More information will follow as we determine progress tomorrow.

 

Students should be working on spelling bee practice in preparation for the contests that will take place soon.

 

Homework and Reminders

Exhibition:

·        Talk to your parents about possible ways to take action

·        Bring a charged device to school with you daily

·        Bring in juice (2 x 8) & 1 box/pkg of NUT-FREE cookies

·        Bring in all items on your “Items Needed” list

·        Finalise Action, French, Math, BLS components

·        Download a green screen app

Thursday, April 26

·        Complete first draft of oral presentation and slideshow

·        Complete all edits including MLA formatting of essay

Friday, April 27

·        Good copy of essay due

·        Run through of oral presentation and slideshow

Saturday, April 28

·        Students may need to come in on Saturday if they are do not complete their essay good copy, slide show & oral presentation first draft,  & BLS props

·        Hot lunch orders for May are due

Wednesday, May 2

·        Caribou math contest for those participating. Arrive at 7:15 to begin the test at 7:30 am.

·        Integers unit test

Friday, May 4 – Grade 6 PYP Exhibition

·        Hot lunch payments for May are due

Tuesday, May 8 – Trip to Cedar Glen, 8 am – 4 pm

Day 3 – 7 School Days until Exhibition

 

We continued learning about integers in math today. Students used a number line to model addition of integers and to find the sum when adding integers. Students completed practice integer work on pages 189 – 191 in their MMS 7 books. It is very likely that the integers unit test will take place next week, possibly on Wednesday, May 2^nd. More information will follow soon. Students are reminded to return their area and perimeter math tests that went home yesterday.

We continued working on exhibition for the remainder of the day. Students received their essays back with editing marks and suggestions. Final copies of essays must be edited and submitted by Friday, April 27^th.

Students then worked on remaining components. M. Fouad says all groups need more time to practice their French pronunciation before we begin shooting videos. Mr. Oliver joined the class for music time and everyone used this time to work on their Black Light Show. I

I will be away at a meeting tomorrow. While I am away, students should work on their slideshow and oral component. The goal is that the first draft of these is complete by end of day Thursday. Groups received cue cards today that should be used to record their oral components. Student are reminded to refer to the checklist and rubric for these components as they work. I am hoping to be pleasantly surprised by the amount of work that gets done tomorrow.

Grade 6 students are required to bring items for the refreshment table for both morning and evening sessions. For now everyone is asked to bring in one package of NUT & PEANUT FREE cookies and 2 packages (8 in a package) of juice. Students are asked to start bringing in these items now.  Students will also be asked to bring in fruit/cheese/water/crackers. More information about these items will follow later.

Each group should keep working on their ‘Items Needed’ list  where they record all items needed for exhibition day, such as full uniform pieces, French component costumes & props, BLS costumes & props, items for art display, items for visual display, etc.

There is a lot of work that needs to be done this week. If students are behind in meeting deadlines, they will be asked to come in on Saturday to get caught up with their work. More information will follow as we determine progress this week.

 Students should be working on spelling bee practice in preparation for the contests that will take place soon.

After-care payments are due today for those that attend after-care.

Tomorrow is Casual Day.

 

Homework and Reminders

Exhibition:

·        Talk to your parents about possible ways to take action

·        Bring a charged device to school with you daily

·        Bring in juice (2 x 8) & 1 box/pkg of NUT-FREE cookies

·        Bring in all items on your “Items Needed” list

Tuesday, April 24 – Finalise Action, French, Math, BLS components

Wednesday, April 25

·        Integers Unit Test tentative date

·        Casual Day

·        Work on oral presentation & slideshow

Thursday, April 26 – Complete first draft of oral presentation and slideshow

Friday, April 27

·        Good copy of essay due

·        Run through of oral presentation and slideshow

Saturday, April 28

·        Students may need to come in on Saturday if they are behind on their work

·        Hot lunch orders for May are due

Wednesday, May 2 – Caribou math contest for those participating, Integers unit test (tentative date)

Friday, May 4 – Grade 6 PYP Exhibition

·        Hot lunch payments for May are due

Tuesday, May 8 – Trip to Cedar Glen, 8 am – 4 pm

Day 2 – 8 School Days until Exhibition

 

We continued learning about integers in math today. Students used tiles to model addition of integers and to find the sum when adding integers. Students completed practice integer work on pages 187 – 188 in their MMS 7 books. Students are bringing home their area and perimeter math tests today. Please take time to review this with your child, sign the test, and return the test to school.

 We continued working on exhibition for the remainder of the day. We met as a class to discuss important deadlines for this week, the tentative schedule for exhibition day, refreshments, and the ‘Items Needed’ list.

Important deadlines are:

End of day Tuesday – complete action, French, math, and BLS components

End of day Thursday – complete first draft of slideshow & oral presentation

End of day Friday – complete at least one run-through of oral presentation, essay good copy is due

 Our tentative schedule for Exhibition Day, Friday, May 4^th is as follows:

Arrive early to set up (more details to follow).

9:00 am – 9:30 am Introduction

9:30 am – 10:30 am Break Out Sessions

10:30 am – 11:00 am Walkabout and see the display tables

We have discussed students staying at school, contributing $ for food to pay for takeout, eat dinner together and prepare for the evening session.

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Introduction

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Break Out Sessions

7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Walkabout and see the display tables

 

Grade 6 students are required to bring items for the refreshment table for both morning and evening sessions. For now everyone is asked to bring in one package of NUT & PEANUT FREE cookies and 2 packages (8 in a package) of juice. Students are asked to start bringing in these items now.  Students will also be asked to bring in fruit/cheese/water/crackers. More information about these items will follow later.

Each group has been asked to create an ‘Items Needed’ list  where they record all items needed for exhibition day, such as full uniform pieces, French component costumes & props, BLS costumes & props, items for art display, items for visual display, etc,

We then discussed the oral component and slideshow. Students are expected to begin work on this on Wednesday and complete the first draft by end of day Thursday. We discussed a checklist that will help students ensure they include all components for the slideshow and the rubric that will be used to evaluate the oral component and slideshow. Everyone agreed to these two documents, and received a hard copy for their reference.

There is a lot of work that needs to be done this week. If students are behind in meeting deadlines, they will be asked to come in on Saturday to get caught up with their work. More information will follow as we determine progress this week.

Students then worked on any outstanding components. Our classroom is beginning to look pretty messy with much work being done on the art components.

The school spelling bee is coming up soon. Students are coming home with their spelling lists to get them started on preparing for the contests. We will have a couple of practice runs to help everyone understand how the competition is run.

After-care payments are due tomorrow for those that attend after-care.

Students who ordered popcorn as part of the spring fundraiser got to enjoy these today. We will hear about the total amount raised at tomorrow’s assembly. Students are reminded to return their bubble soccer permission forms.

Students are also reminded to return their Cedar Glen permission forms and their immunization forms.

Homework and Reminders

Exhibition:

·        Talk to your parents about possible ways to take action

·        Bring a charged device to school with you daily

·        Bring in any supplies you may need for your various exhibition components

·        Bring in juice & cookies

·        Bring in all items on or “Items Needed” list

Monday, April 23 – Finalise Action, French, Math, BLS components

Tuesday, April 24 – Finalise Action, French, Math, BLS components

Wednesday, April 25 – Cedar Glen trip forms are due, Work on oral presentation & slideshow

Thursday, April 26 – Complete first draft of oral presentation and slideshow

Friday, April 27 – Good copy of essay due, Run through of oral presentation and slideshow

Saturday, April 28 – Students may need to come in on Saturday if they are behind on their work, Hot lunch orders for May are due

Wednesday, May 2 – Caribou math contest for those participating

Friday, May 4 – Grade 6 PYP Exhibition

·        Hot lunch payments for May are due

Tuesday, May 8 – Trip to Cedar Glen, 8 am – 4 pm