ARQ + Aerial Fitness

Students and parents... please return forms ASAP and remember that the ARQ Waiver needs to be filled out online if you have never been there before.

June 7 - Aerial Fitness and ARQ Climbing Center ($15 please + 2 waiver forms)
FILL OUT THE ONLINE WAIVER FOR ARQ ...Waiver

Thanks!

May 28 to 31

PINES CAMP IS APPROACHING FAST! One week left to hand in forms and $.
Students check the list....
All forms and fees are due by May 31 because June 1st is PRO-D.

 MISSING!
sd5 (white form)    Pines (pink form)      $Money
                           

                                       Cohen                   Hailiea

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MISSING WE RIDE FORMS... No cost...

Bronwyn       

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May31 - DARE Grad at 10:45 to 11:50.

June 5 - District Track Meet

June 7 - Aerial Yoga and Arq Climbing Center ($15 please + 2 waiver forms)
FILL OUT THE ONLINE WAIVER FOR ARQ ...Waiver


June 8, 13, 14 = WE RIDE Biking Program

June 21 = Creston Valley Wildlife Center Trip - Canoe Tour and Bird Behaviour 101

June 22 = Year end BAND Assembly

June 26 and 27 =  PINES CAMP!!!!

June 28 = last day of school - 8:45 to 11am dismissal- Reports on your learning goes home today.
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L. ARTS...
          - We've written 7 poems and and a monologue!... theme of "Mystery"
          - Poetry books are being shared this week!
          - Lots of reading integrated with our Socials and Science units

Writing - we are almost finished publishing our best "dialogue writing" (3 short mystery stories)  

List... "The Dump" and "Experienced Pet Sitter, Reasonable Rates" and "Icy Adventure"

SSR NOVEL STUDY... 

“Bloom Ball” Book Report

Name: _____________    Mystery Book Title: _________________________

Throughout the next 20 days, we’ll be working on a unique book report both in class and as homework (if necessary).  The key to successfully completing this project is to keep up with your reading “circles.” Later, we will present our 4 favourite sections of our Bloom Balls.

Here is the timeline for this project:

Thursday, May 17 ~ Book is read by now and Mr. Bartraw introduces the project in class. Friday, May 25 ~ 5 circles completed in TOTAL. Friday, June 1 ~ 10 circles completed in TOTAL. Tuesday, June 5 ~ DUE DATE! ALL 12 circles should be finished and you are prepared to present your 4 favourite circles.

The above dates are given as a guide, the only 2 mandatory dates are the book approval and final project due date.  The report will be graded for both reading and writing on the rating scale provided.

Each student will be given 12 circles. It would be a good idea to write all information on blank paper and having it proofread before transferring to the circles.  You may not type report information.

Things to remember: Do not write or draw on the outside of the lines. Write answers, sentences and paragraphs on another sheet of paper first and proofread.  When satisfied with your answer, rewrite it on the circle.  Assembling “Bloom Ball” Fold each circle on the lines so that the folds are facing up.  Be sure to decorate the entire circle on all 12 sections before assembling ball. When all questions have been completed, and all the edges have been folded up you may glue (no tape or staples) the circles together.  BE SURE THAT ALL EDGES ARE FACING UP AROUND YOUR PICTURE OR PARAGRAPHS. Presentation of your project will factor into the grading. The ball should be fully colored and visually “interesting” with drawings (or drawings in the entire background, as discussed in class), but the most important aspect is what is written in the circles.

In order to complete this project, you’ll need to complete 12 circles with the following information on each circle. The BOLD words are to be written on the borders of your pentagons.

Circle 1 – Colorfully write the name and author of your book.  Also write your first and last name on this circle. MY BOOK Circle 2 – Draw a picture or map of the setting of your story.  Label it. SETTING Circle 3 – List at least 10 unique or unusual words (VOCABULARY) that the author used in this book. Circle 4 – List 3 problems faced by your main character. Use complete sentences. PROBLEMS Circle 5 – Write a poem about the story.  The poem can be a rhyming one or free verse, haiku, acrostic poem, a “shape” poem, etc.  Your choice. POEM Circle 6 – Write a paragraph telling your opinion of this book in one circle.  Tell why you would or would not recommend it to a friend. RECOMMENDATION Circle 7 – Write one word in large letters that describes the THEME of your story. Explain your theme underneath this word. (Example: HONESTY – my book is mainly about the theme of honesty since Aiden, my main character, is dishonest to his friends and family by… Later, Aiden realizes that telling the truth is important because…) Circle 8 – Describe the main character in your story. M.C.                     ~ Include a NAME – first and last, if possible.                     ~  Also, write about the physical (looks, age, height, clothing, facial features,                         hair,…) characteristics.                     ~ Write a few personality characteristics (Examples: courageous, risk-taker,                        adventurous, anxious, intelligent, a good problem solver, humorous, thoughtful,                        careful, likeable, hard-working, easily frightened, determined, conflicted, helpful,                        generous, personable, curious…) in your description. Circle 9 – Draw the CLIMAX (point of most intense action) of the book. Add a detailed                  caption, telling what is happening. Circle 10 – In one paragraph write a different ending to the story. NEW ENDING Circle 11 – Write a SUMMARY of the book – include only the plot and main ideas. Circle 12 – Write a paragraph describing CONNECTIONS from this book to your life.

Remember to start working each day on a new circle. Write with your absolute best effort and sufficient detail.

Have fun with this mystery book project! Due June 5, 2018.

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Word Work - Work on it at home - TEST on Thursday.       
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Math - Data Analysis and Graphing
           - tallying, pictographs, line plots, interpreting graphs, bar graphs, double bar graphs,...
           - gathering raw data and accurately putting the info. into a graph form.

Interpret Line Plots

Create Line Plots

Interactive Graphing Sites

Handling Data
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Health:  DARE - graduation is May 31 with Constable Katie.

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Science - Simple Machines... See May 16th blog entry...
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PE - Outdoor games!
     
FORMS FOR "WE RIDE" BIKING PROGRAM - hand in forms ASAP! 
For June 8, 13, 14. Bring your bike and a helmet!
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Technology - integrated with POETRY
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Socials - IMMIGRATION in CANADA
            
Key questions:

• European and American settlement and migration
• increases in raids causing decreases in population
• relocation/resettlement of First Peoples

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 Career Ed - work at your goal you indicated
                    - continue to earn $ toward your trip to Pines Camp
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ART - Cool Art project = 2 point perspective, fantasy tree house!

Fantasy Tree House

Instructions-perspective-fantasy-treehouses
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Congrats to COHEN for being the next Worker of the Week last week!

May 22 to 25

PINES CAMP IS APPROACHING FAST!
Students need to start returning the two Pines Camp forms and the money together.

All forms and fees are due by June 1st.
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May 23 = Highlands Track Meet at COTR 8:30am for 800m runners.
                
              - Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the track
**Parent volunteers would be great! Let Mr. B. know if you are willing to help! Thanks in advance!


May 24 - CBEEN Field Trip for Mr. B and Mrs. A's classes - our class will head out in the forest in the afternoon!

June 5 - District Track Meet

June 7 - Aerial Yoga and Arq Climbing Center ($15 please + 2 waiver forms)

June 8, 13, 14 = WE RIDE Biking Program

June 21 = Creston Valley Wildlife Center Trip - Canoe Tour and Bird Behaviour 101

June 22 = Year end BAND Assembly

June 26 and 27 =  PINES CAMP!!!!

June 28 = last day of school - 8:45 to 11am dismissal- Reports on your learning goes home today.
........................................................................
L. ARTS...
          - We've written 7 poems and and a monologue!... theme of "Mystery"
          - Poetry books are being shared Friday!
          - Lots of reading integrated with our Socials and Science units

Writing - we are almost finished publishing our best "dialogue writing" (3 short mystery stories)  

List... "The Dump" and "Experienced Pet Sitter, Reasonable Rates" and "Icy Adventure"

SSR NOVEL STUDY - Bloomball Report started! 

“Bloom Ball” Book Report

Name: _____________    Mystery Book Title: _________________________

Throughout the next 20 days, we’ll be working on a unique book report both in class and as homework (if necessary).  The key to successfully completing this project is to keep up with your reading “circles.” Later, we will present our 4 favourite sections of our Bloom Balls.

Here is the timeline for this project:

Thursday, May 17 ~ Book is read by now and Mr. Bartraw introduces the project in class. Friday, May 25 ~ 5 circles completed in TOTAL. Friday, June 1 ~ 10 circles completed in TOTAL. Tuesday, June 5 ~ DUE DATE! ALL 12 circles should be finished and you are prepared to present your 4 favourite circles.

The above dates are given as a guide, the only 2 mandatory dates are the book approval and final project due date.  The report will be graded for both reading and writing on the rating scale provided.

Each student will be given 12 circles. It would be a good idea to write all information on blank paper and having it proofread before transferring to the circles.  You may not type report information.

Things to remember: Do not write or draw on the outside of the lines. Write answers, sentences and paragraphs on another sheet of paper first and proofread.  When satisfied with your answer, rewrite it on the circle.  Assembling “Bloom Ball” Fold each circle on the lines so that the folds are facing up.  Be sure to decorate the entire circle on all 12 sections before assembling ball. When all questions have been completed, and all the edges have been folded up you may glue (no tape or staples) the circles together.  BE SURE THAT ALL EDGES ARE FACING UP AROUND YOUR PICTURE OR PARAGRAPHS. Presentation of your project will factor into the grading. The ball should be fully colored and visually “interesting” with drawings (or drawings in the entire background, as discussed in class), but the most important aspect is what is written in the circles.

In order to complete this project, you’ll need to complete 12 circles with the following information on each circle. The BOLD words are to be written on the borders of your pentagons.

Circle 1 – Colorfully write the name and author of your book.  Also write your first and last name on this circle. MY BOOK Circle 2 – Draw a picture or map of the setting of your story.  Label it. SETTING Circle 3 – List at least 10 unique or unusual words (VOCABULARY) that the author used in this book. Circle 4 – List 3 problems faced by your main character. Use complete sentences. PROBLEMS Circle 5 – Write a poem about the story.  The poem can be a rhyming one or free verse, haiku, acrostic poem, a “shape” poem, etc.  Your choice. POEM Circle 6 – Write a paragraph telling your opinion of this book in one circle.  Tell why you would or would not recommend it to a friend. RECOMMENDATION Circle 7 – Write one word in large letters that describes the THEME of your story. Explain your theme underneath this word. (Example: HONESTY – my book is mainly about the theme of honesty since Aiden, my main character, is dishonest to his friends and family by… Later, Aiden realizes that telling the truth is important because…) Circle 8 – Describe the main character in your story. M.C.                     ~ Include a NAME – first and last, if possible.                     ~  Also, write about the physical (looks, age, height, clothing, facial features,                         hair,…) characteristics.                     ~ Write a few personality characteristics (Examples: courageous, risk-taker,                        adventurous, anxious, intelligent, a good problem solver, humorous, thoughtful,                        careful, likeable, hard-working, easily frightened, determined, conflicted, helpful,                        generous, personable, curious…) in your description. Circle 9 – Draw the CLIMAX (point of most intense action) of the book. Add a detailed                  caption, telling what is happening. Circle 10 – In one paragraph write a different ending to the story. NEW ENDING Circle 11 – Write a SUMMARY of the book – include only the plot and main ideas. Circle 12 – Write a paragraph describing CONNECTIONS from this book to your life.

Remember to start working each day on a new circle. Write with your absolute best effort and sufficient detail.

Have fun with this mystery book project! Due June 5, 2018.

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Word Work - Work on it at home - TEST on Friday.       
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Math -Multiplication of larger numbers continues...
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Health:  DARE - graduation is May 31 with Constable Katie.

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Science - Simple Machines... See May 16th blog entry...
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PE - Track and Field skills
      - Highlands Track Meet is on May 23.

FORMS FOR "WE RIDE" BIKING PROGRAM - hand in forms ASAP! 
For June 8, 13, 14. Bring your bike and a helmet!
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Technology - integrated with POETRY
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Socials - IMMIGRATION in CANADA
            
Key questions:

• European and American settlement and migration
• increases in raids causing decreases in population
• relocation/resettlement of First Peoples

  .......................................
 Career Ed - work at your goal you indicated
                    - continue to earn $ toward your trip to Pines Camp
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ART - Cool Art project = 2 point perspective, fantasy tree house!

Fantasy Tree House

Instructions-perspective-fantasy-treehouses
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Congrats to EVA for being the next Worker of the Week last week!

APPLIED DESIGN, SKILLS, AND TECHNOLOGY + Science - NEW UNIT....

Curriculum Link… Applied Design, Skills, and Technology

Compound Machine Assignment

Due:  Thursday, June 14, 2018

What is a Compound Machine?

A compound machine is a machine made up of more than one simple machine.  Types of simple machines include the lever, wedge, pulley, ramp (inclined plane), screw, and wheel and axle. We will be learning about these in class.   

What are the goals? 1.      To demonstrate a clear understanding of how simple machines work by creating a compound machine. 2.      Prototype: a)Outline a general plan, identifying tools and materials                   b) Construct a first version of the product, making                        changes to tools, materials, and procedures as needed                   c) Record changes of prototyping.                     3.      Provide a written paragraph that explains how their compound machine works. 4.      Build a compound machine that works and performs a task. 5.      Be able to explain verbally how your machine accomplishes its task.  Please use the appropriate vocabulary:  force, motion, load, fulcrum, distance and so forth.  We are trying to use “science” words when describing our compound machines. 6.      Create a sign that names your machine & parts. Ensure that it is legible.

How to build your compound machine:

Use your knowledge of simple machines, your creativity, and your ingenuity.  Look for other examples on you-tube.  If you need advice, ask other students, your teacher or your parent/guardian.

Is anything off-limits?

Your machine needs to be safe. 

What do I do first?

Think of a problem or an idea where you think a compound machine would be useful.  Do some brainstorming.  Make a sketch of some simple machines you may include.  If your first idea does not work, try again.  Inventors have lots of ideas and often they encounter many setbacks before they are successful. 

NOTE:  There is no failure.  Instead of thinking that you failed, think about what you may do differently.  It is often the mistakes we make that help us move forward.

What do I do next?

Show your sketch and plan to your parents.  Talk over your ideas.  See if you all agree that your idea is possible.  Once you have come up with your idea, please show your teacher so that they can approve it.

After my compound machine plan has been approved by my parents and/or Mr. Bartraw, what do I do?

Start gathering the material you need to make your compound machine.   You can look pretty much anywhere.  You might use cereal boxes, parts of a broken-down toy, recycling, scrap material, tool boxes, “junk” from your closet, or even something under your bed!  Please remember to ask your parents before you turn something from home into your compound machine.

Once I have my supplies, what do I do?

Start putting your compound machine together.  Patience is extremely important at this point.  Make time to work on this project.

How can my parents help?

You can discuss your ideas with your parents. Your parents may need to take you places if you need certain materials. Since this is mostly an at-home project, it is expected that parents will be involved.

 Often, the number one comment made by students is this:  “I enjoyed spending one on one time with my parent(s) while building this!”

How the assignment will be assessed:          Compound Machine:  ·        Two or fewer simple machines = Emerging (C-/C) ·        Three simple machines = Developing (C+) ·        Four simple machines = Applying (B) ·        Five or more simple machines = Applying and Extending (A)

Due Date: Thursday, June 14… In the morning we will share our designs with our classmates. All parents are welcome to attend. 

Note: This is the only day students will be able to present their compound machines. Late entries will not be assessed; bring in what you have created, regardless if it is a working machine or not. 

1. The Basics!


2. Learning more about simple machines


3. Simple Machines - use them 

4. Make it Work!
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You Tube - Ideas... 

More...


Label your machine like Brian!

May 7 to 11

PINES CAMP IS APPROACHING FAST!
Students need to start returning the two Pines Camp forms and the money together.

All forms and fees are due by June 1st.

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May 16 - whole school photo

May 17 = Highlands Track Meet at COTR.
                 (back up date = May 23)

May 24 - CBEEN Field Trip for Mr. B and Mrs. A's classes

June 5 - District Track Meet

June 7 - Aerial Yoga and Arq?

June 8, 13, 14 = WE RIDE Biking Program

June 21 = Creston Valley Wildlife Center Trip - Canoe Tour and Bird Behaviour 101

June 22 = Year end BAND Assembly

June 26 and 27 =  PINES CAMP!!!!

June 28 = last day of school - 8:45 to 11am dismissal
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L. ARTS...
          - We've written 7 poems and and a monologue!... theme of "Mystery"
          - Eventually we will all have a poetry book
          - Lots of reading integrated with our Socials and Science units

Writing - we are ready to editing and begin publishing our best "dialogue writing" (3 short mystery stories)  

List... "The Dump" and "Experienced Pet Sitter, Reasonable Rates" and "Icy Adventure"
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Word Work - Work on it at home - TEST on Friday - 20 words.       
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Weekly Journal Entries continue.
          - topics focused on Mystery Science
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Math - Transformations: graphing ordered pair and simple 2-D figures; translations (slides), reflections (flips), and rotations (turns), and enlargements... within the Cartesian Coordinate Plane with positive and negative values. 

IN-CLASS ASSESSMENT ON THURSDAY MORNING.




TRANSFORMATION WORKSHEET PRACTICE

Transformation Workshop Game
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Health:  DARE - graduation coming soon!

~ we are in full learning mode on our inquiry unit called "Health Matters"  
 

My Health Matters Information

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Page or Section 1 – title page called ‘Health Matters’ or a creative title like… ‘My Health Guide’

                  - write your name and the due date (Friday, May 11, 2018)

                  - write the 6 main categories as seen on page 2 of our Health Matters handout

                  - draw 6 different symbols representing a balanced, healthy life

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Page or Section 2 – write ‘Nutrition’ as your title

             - write: “Eating the right kinds of foods is the best way to ensure your body has the vitamins and minerals it needs to help you grow and fight off illnesses.”

             - make a chart or list the four food groups from the Canada Food Guide and the number of food servings you need for your age.

             - draw your favorite foods from each of the four food groups.

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Page or Section 3 – write ‘Physical Activity’ as your title

             - write: “Being physically active keeps your body and heart healthy, and helps prevent diseases like diabetes.”

             - write the minimum amount of physical activity you should do every day

             - make a list of four planned and four unplanned physical activities you can do  

             - draw each activity you listed.

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Page or Section 4 – write ‘Feelings’ as your title

             - write: “Good thoughts and feelings help you stay healthy. When you have an optimistic point of view, you’re better able to tackle life’s problems when they come your way.”

             - read page 9 and 10 in your handout and write about six ways to manage your stress and emotions

             - write about how your feelings affect your relationships with others

             - draw some related pictures here.

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Page or Section 5 – write ‘Relationships’ as your title

             - write: “Developing healthy relationships based on trust and respect makes you feel good. Life is always better when you have friends you can count on.”

             - write 5 ways to build positive relationships (see page 11, 12)

             - write, in your own words, four ways to handle peer influences 

             - draw you and a friend doing something positive and healthy.

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Page or Section 6 - – write ‘Intellect’ as your title

             - write: “Exercising your mind is just as important as keeping your body in shape.”

             - write 2 sentences about how a focused, healthy mind is our goal

             - make a list of four ways to sharpen your intellect

             - draw small pics beside each way you listed.

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Page or Section 7 – write ‘Safety’ as your title

             - write: “Making good choices that help you stay safe helps prevent dangerous and harmful situations.”

             - write and/or draw how to keep care of your teeth, your skin, hands, nails, hair, and feet – (overall hygiene).

             - make list four ‘street safe’ practices

             - add some related drawings / images.

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Science - Earth’s axis, rotation, and orbit cause changes locally:

• day and night: animals are nocturnal (active at night) and diurnal (active during day)
• annual seasons: plants and animals respond to the seasons (drop leaves, change colour)
• phases of the moon, tides, etc.
• tides affect living organisms
• lunar and solar eclipses

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PE - Track and Field skills
      - Highlands Track Meet is on May 17.

FORMS FOR "WE RIDE" BIKING PROGRAM WILL COME HOME THIS WEEK.
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Technology - integrated with POETRY
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Socials - Start learning about IMMIGRATION INTO CANADA
            
Key questions:

• European and American settlement and migration
• increases in raids causing decreases in population
• relocation/resettlement of First Peoples

  .......................................
 Career Ed - work at your goal you indicated
                    - continue to earn $ toward your trip to Pines Camp
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ART - Finish your... Hyperbole Art + Mother's Day card!
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Congrats to KATE for being the next Worker of the Week last week!