Important Information and Dates:
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November 28 - Indigenous Fair- all day in the gym.
- students get an opportunity to experience traditional Ktunaxa activities, learn how to speak some of the language, traditional regalia, create an art piece, listen to elders / stories, play games, music, trapping center, go in a teepee to discuss the significance of it,...
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November 29 - Massive choir practice in gym - all morning in our gym.
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December 1 = SENSORY IMAGERY WRITING IS DUE!
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December 6 - Massive Choir - practice all morning at Alliance Church.
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Thursday, December 7
= HEALTH MATTERS PROJECT DUE: poster, brochure, or booklet.
Healthy Potluck Snacks
"Food is an important fuel at school." 2pm to 2:45pm.
On Thursday, December 7th we will complete our ‘health matters’ unit of study. To promote healthy nutrition, students are asked to contribute to a potluck by signing up for and bringing in one or two healthy snacks based on the Canada Food Guide. Please find your designated food (which your child signed up for) listed below. If this does not work for you, please substitute for a reasonable alternative, if you can. Estimate an amount for about four or five students each.
Vegetables and fruits:
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Cucumbers (sliced) Jaxton |
Broccoli florets Cali |
Cauliflower florets Dylan |
Carrots Brooke |
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Celery sticks Lincoln R |
Cherry tomatoes Victoria |
Bell peppers (sliced) Xander |
Olives Olivia |
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Mushrooms (sliced) Carrigan |
Cantaloupe Cali |
Honeydew melon Jaxton |
Watermelon Kaden Horbay |
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Dragon Fruit Abby |
Dried mangos Evelyn |
Canned peaches (sliced) Kaden Hammond |
Bananas Noa |
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Blueberries or blackberries Roman |
Oranges Olivia |
Apple slices or dried apples Carter, Blake |
Strawberries or raspberries Capella |
Proteins:
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Beef / deer / elk… jerky or cold cuts of meat Blake, Xander, Dom, Lux, Connor, Dylan |
Boiled or pickled eggs (sliced in half or quarters) Lincoln R |
Cheese – your choice (1) Lincoln H, Saoirse |
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Sardines Mr. Bartraw |
Smoked Salmon Mr. Bartraw |
Cheese – your choice (2) Noa, Evelyn, Lux |
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Cottage cheese Carrigan |
Almond or soy milk – Jaxton, Kaden Hammond |
Sunflower Seeds (shelled) – Carter |
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Almonds or Cashews or pistachios or combo. Roman, Lachlan |
Edamame Evelyn |
Hummus -several varieties Mr. Bartraw |
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Cold cuts of meat Connor |
Tofu (cubes) -Ms. Galvin, Lincoln H |
Cold cuts of meat Mr. Bartraw |
Whole Grains:
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Whole grain bread Victoria, Lincoln R |
Naan bread Carrigan, Abby |
Whole grain crackers (1) Kaden Hammond |
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Whole grain crackers (2) Travis, Lincoln R |
Bagels Roman, Brooke |
Small Tortilla shells – Mr. Bartraw |
NO SUNFLOWER SEEDS OR SHRIMP PLEASE!
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December 11 - Christmas Concert (and rehearsal in the afternoon).
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December 20 - trip to Wasa outdoor rink. 8:45 to 2pm.
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Hockey and skating in WASA!
Wednesday, December 20, 2023!
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~Depending on the weather, and whether the rink has ice, our class intends to play hockey on skates or in our boots. A group will also go snowshoeing for a while with an adult. Later, we will have a fire, and enjoy our lunches
~Depart from HES @ 8:45am. ~Depart from WASA rink at 2pm.
~Return to HES by 2:40pm. ~ Outdoor washrooms are available nearby.
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What to bring: · extra lunch (maybe you want to bring hot dogs and marshmallows to roast and a roasting stick) · water bottle · dress warm / for the weather · As the date approaches, we will know if we need to bring skates and a helmet. |
**We are looking for 2 parent volunteers. **
Thanks, Mr. Bartraw
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December 21 - Trolls and Wonka movie - in the morning.
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December 22 - Term One Reports going home
- last day of school before 2 week break.
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January 8 - First day back to school of 2024!
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Learning opportunities this week...
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Language Arts - Reading - integrated in all classes.
~ Writing - we are halfway through our largest written project to date...
Sensory Imagery Writing
Sensory details allow the reader to put themselves into your writing mentally by forming a picture in his/her mind. Without sensory details, the reader becomes bored and cannot emotionally connect to the story.
Sensory details include words that describe sights, sounds, textures, smells, and sometimes tastes of the setting, characters, and interactions.
Directions: Write powerful, image-creating sentences by looking at the image of any BIOME and adding sensory details. Make up additional details to construct new sentences.
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Mission Possible!
Your mission, which you must choose to accept, is this…
~Your writing begins with you exploring one biome (scene) that you selected. You will describe many parts with plenty of detail and near the end you realize that you are lost!
~Make the reader feel part of your writing!
I know you can do this! Due date: December 1st.
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~Word Work - Unit 12 - since students are working at different levels of spelling, there will be different groups, according to where they are at... as observed in class. Students may increase or decrease in levels, depending on their written outputs and results.
- All units are handed out on Mondays and then the rest needs to be worked on at home.
*Students are
responsible for bringing home their list words at the beginning of each week. There are activities on the
pages; practicing word patterns, meanings of words, etc,.. Students must return the page for grading on or before the
last day of the week.
- work at the word and letter patterns, connect the sounds letters make,...
- HAND IN FINISHED 'WORD WORK' PAPERS ON or before THURSDAY.
- Unit #12 study all list words; TEST on Friday.
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Math - Multiplication facts: we've aced x by 0, 1, 2, 5, 3, and 10.
Working on 'x' by 4 this week, again. (15 minutes per day)
Deep Dive Multiplication is good practice!
Main focus in MATH is ....
- PERIMETER concepts and calculations of a rectangle, and both regular and irregular polygons.
Try some games to practice your skills! Click to practice...
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Mathletics QR codes went home on October 19th. Students are encouraged
to work at the math skills we are practicing in class... at home!
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Health - project time!
My Health Matters Information
~ Create a poster, a booklet, or a brochure with the following 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, December 1, 2023)
- 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.”
- Draw a large dinner plate. On it, list the three main food groups from the Canada Food Guide. Draw and label your 5 favorite foods from each of the three food groups (that’s 3 x 5 = 15 foods).
- Find your “Talking about food” handout. Make a TOP 10 list of “Healthy Food Information.”
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Page or Section 3 – write ‘Physical Activity’ as your title.
- write: “Being physically active keeps your body and heart healthy. It 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 take care of your teeth, your skin, hands, nails, hair, and feet – (overall hygiene).
- make a list of four ‘street safe’ practices.
- add some related drawings / images.
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Due Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
Grading information:
Poster or brochure or booklet = 7 sections x 5 marks = 35 marks
+ “Health Matters” information book filled out = 15 marks
TOTAL = 50 marks
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Career Education - goal setting and how to achieve a short-term and long-term goal
- reflecting on core competencies weekly.
- executive functioning skills.
10-executive-functioning-skills-the-ultimate-guide
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Science - finished science for awhile...
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Socials - Mapping Skills include: reading and interpreting maps, cardinal
directions, continents, oceans, Canadian geography, using grids,
latitude and longitude,... many other skills.
~ FANTASY MAPS
~ Cool Country Report:
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PE - Ringette!
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Art - integrated with HEALTH MATTERS project.
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Drama - integrated into Lang. Arts. Tableaux!
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Technology Skills - learning how to use MS WORD to type our Sensory Imagery Writing
- practice your typing skills...
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House Teams - Wear your HOUSE TEAM colour or HUSKIES GEAR on Fridays!
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CONGRATS to BROOKE for earning WORKER OF THE WEEK last week and.... earning 10 house team points! Great efforts = great results!
