Sunday 24 March 2013

Welcome to term three!

Some Term Three Expectations:  
  • to remain focused on the learning outcomes and goals
  • to comprehend concepts (now more challenging)
  • to demonstrate consistent, positive efforts
  • to take responsibility for your own learning
  • to show improved neatness & pride in work, organization skills, and accomplishments
  • to take learning risks and accept new challenges (large or small)
  • to use a positive growth mindset and "Habits of Mind"

Click here STUDENTS for more info. on Habits of Mind ...

http://www.slideshare.net/suziea/habits-of-mind-explained-for-students
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PARENTS:  here's more info. for you...

 http://instituteforhabitsofmind.com/

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Miscellaneous Information

  • any parents wishing to meet regarding student progress - write a note in your child's agenda or contact me at the school. 
  • please sign & return report card cover page (first page only) and envelope
  • bring a bike helmet for Wednesday's 'Brain Day' with Mrs. Bouchard
  • for applicable people... skiing refunds will be sorted out this week - thanks for your patience and understanding.
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Thursday 7 March 2013

Dragon's Den

Josie and I had such a good time with Dragon's Den in the last two days. 

Way to go Grade Sixers! You did a fine job on your Critical Thinking Challenges and we are convinced that our investments in your companies will be prosperous.


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A special thanks goes to Scott and Candace!

Oh, and KEVIN!
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Check out this 10 year old from Osoyoos...

http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/2012/10/doogoods.html

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See y'all on the hill!

Mr. Bartraw

Sunday 3 March 2013

One more week before SPRING BREAK

Reading2 short stories this week
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Writing - wordles and comprehension on short stories

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Word Work - continues as usual working at individual spelling levels.
                   - work hard at your words all week & study
                   - test on Thursday 
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Math plot (x,y) on a Cartesian Coordinate Plane.
          - Rotations - review of all transformations = in-class
                              assignment Wednesday 
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Socials one more critical thinking component left before March 8

IF YOU MISSED IT -  http://www.return-it.ca/youthcentre/movie-flash/


             - DESIGN A SPECIFIC INVENTION for the Dragons (Dragon's Den!)
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Science - Extreme Environments = completed!
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                HCE  - brain videos to help create a wordle
                         http://www.brainrules.net/exercise
                       - focused on 'time management' skills in class
                            (efficiency goal)    

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P.E. - GYMNASTICS  - floor routines - WED + THURS
       - *GYM-SHORTS AND T-SHIRT REQUIRED
       - NO LONG PANTS - INDOOR RUNNING SHOES*

       - last SKI / SB DATES - MAR 8.
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Art - come check out our CREATIVE BRAIN ART + SPRING-TIME

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Drama - INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES AFTER SPRING BREAK 

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HAND IN ALL YOUR WORK WHEN REQUESTED.

IT'S HOW YOU DEMONSTRATE YOUR LEARNING.
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IF ANY PARENT WISHES TO DISCUSS STUDENT PROGRESS,
LET ME KNOW. WE CAN MEET AT SCHOOL ANYTIME.
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WORKER OF THE WEEK LAST WEEK WAS ...

           is still    ...  GABRIELA


--------GREAT OVERALL WORK! --------------------------------------

*REPORT CARDS GO HOME THURSDAY.


* GRADE 6 GIRLS BAKE SALE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6.