October 28 - November 1

Monday, October 28

- New Word Work Lists today - test on Friday
- Socials unit on "Global Citizens" continues
          ~What is poverty? - mind maps due today.
- Math - perimeter and area - test on Wednesday
- Static electricity experiments this week 

- Persuasive Writing - energy drinks draft due Tues.

- HCE - Responsibility Checklists in class.

Tuesday, October 29
-Writing - Topic = energy drinks - Word processing
            ~ bring your own laptop (optional) 
- Science - current electricity concepts continues
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 *****Interim Reports going home*****
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Wednesday, October 30
- Finish second persuasive writing piece
              ~ hand-in for grading
- PE - volleyball skills / drills.
- Math Test - on perimeter and area.

Thursday, October 31
- Persuasive Writing - topic #3 = Choose A or B.
- Word Work Quiz tomorrow ... STUDY BEFORE T&T!
- Hallowe'en Fun from 1:35 to 3pm!

Friday, November 1
- Word Work Quiz Today
- Math - new unit - BAM Multiplication
- More Art with Mrs. Walker.

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Congrats to KATYRA for being Worker of the Week
last week!
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Notable Info:

~Christmas Boxes - Please return the shoeboxes filled according to the given guidelines on the brochure. Due Date: All boxes must be returned to Mr. Bartraw’s classroom by November 1,  filled or unfilled.

~Hallowe'en costumes can be worn - make sure it does not impede your learning.  :)

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Orderliness continues...

Monday, October 21
- Our assembly - thanks to Jordan, Jessa, Morgan, Evans
- New Word Work Lists - test on Thursday
- Socials unit on "Global Citizens" and current news events continues.
- Math - perimeter and area this week

- Science - electricity unit is shocking!
Just ask Bill Nye...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTbmoKjpy9E

- Persuasive Writing - working on supportive ideas & formatting


  Tuesday, October 22
-Writing - begin using MS Word processing 
- HCE - eating survey and Canada Food Guide 


Wednesday, October 23
- Finish first persuasive writing piece
- PE - last week for inventive games


Thursday, October 24
- Word Work Quiz, ... STUDY!
- ART - art lessons with Mrs. Walker


Friday, October 25
Provincial PRO-D Day

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Congrats to Kendelle for being Worker of the Week
last week!
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Notable Info:

Christmas Boxes

If you would like to participate in the annual Operation Christmas Child shoebox donation drive, please sign and return this form to Mr. Bartraw’s class. The shoeboxes will then be given out on a first-come-first-serve basis as there are a limited number of boxes.

Another generous option is to donate online at samaitanspurse.ca

Please return the shoeboxes filled according to the given guidelines on the brochure.

Due Date: All boxes must be returned to Mr. Bartraw’s classroom by November 1,  filled or unfilled.

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Back At It!

Tuesday, October 15
- Return Word Work Sentences
- Socials - studying current events:

Malala Yousafzai at the United Nations in 2013. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters)

I Am Malala: 16-year-old Yousafzai’s new memoir reveals an ordinary teenage heroine.

 From:    http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/i-am-malala-16-year-old-yousafzais-new-memoir-reveals-an-ordinary-teenage-heroine/article14846673/?cmpid=rss1
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- HCE = assignment related to the benefits of DPA
- Pines Camp Reflection Assignment 
- Writing - introduce Pro/Con Debates

Wednesday, October 16
- MATH TEST - patterns, order of operations, and integers

- Hand-in Pines Camp reflections
- Practice Pro/Con Debates

Thursday, October 17
- Word Work Quiz tomorrow - STUDY!
-Science - Electricity unit begins!!!!!

- Math - new unit - perimeter & area
- Practice Pro/Con Debate Planning / Speaking / Writing 

Friday, October 18
- Word Work Test
- Formal Pro / Con Debate speaking Topic#1 today.

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Congrats to ...

Cade

... for being the Worker of the Week!
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Reasons to be Thankful...

Monday, October 7

- "Crash" tests went home
- Writing with UNITY - practices

- Group novel studies continue - Chunk # 5 is finished...
   now a performance on your interpretation of it!

- Math - expressions and equations

- New Word Work Lists -assignment this week - no test
- Socials unit on "Global Citizens" = The UN & Peacekeepers.


  Tuesday, October 8
- Group novel studies - last day of practice for your drama!

- HCE = short in-class assignment



Wednesday, October 9
- Group novel studies continue - Drama Performance Day
   on your group novel

- PE - Speedball & other invented games by Mr. Bartraw
- Word Work - hand-in completed assigment


Thursday & Friday - October 10, 11

Items to bring on the Pines Camp Trip

1. BIG lunch for Thursday and possibly some snacks for yourself for the rest of the trip (although several snacks are provided)
2. Water bottle
3. Sleeping bag and pillow  
4. Flashlight (helpful for Mission Impossible)
5. Change of clothes (pants, shirt, pair of shorts, socks, underwear)
6. Swimsuit and towel (towel is for the shower as well)
7. PJ’s
8. Jacket and a sweatshirt / hoodie / LAYERS!
9. Travel sized shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, wash cloth in zip-lock bag, soap, … etc…
10. Running shoes required for all outdoor activities – 2 pairs (optional)

* NO OPEN-TOED SHOES / SANDALS – SAFETY REASONS – but they can be     used in your cabin for lounging!*

**Indoor shoes or slippers are required for wearing in the dining hall**

11. Hat/winter hat, gloves/mitts

(Note:  ARES is not responsible for lost, damaged, stolen electronic devices).

*Any medical conditions or medications that students may require (epi-pens, allergy medication, etc,…) must be disclosed prior departure. Please inform your teacher.

Remember – the bus leaves at 7:30AM on Thursday, October 10.    

Be there by 7:15AM.    J

Return time is an estimate between 3:30pm and 4:00pm.


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Congrats to ISAIAH for being Worker of the Week
last week!
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Notable Info:

*PLEASE RETURN the day journey form and internet usage form.

*Happy Thanksgiving!