Monday, April 22
- Our Assembly on 'Courage' - thanks to Carter, Gabby, and Kylee
for volunteering
- Lights Out Canada / Earth Day activities all afternoon
*****EVERYONE IN OUR CLASS WEARS BLACK
TO SYMBOLIZE 'LIGHTS OUT DAY'******
- Math Tests returned - take them home!
- Return Unit #3 & distribute new vocab. unit #4
Tuesday, April 23
- Earth Day activities continue
- Math homework - 2d x 3d multiplication
- without calculator
- Important notice going home regarding a class
trip for June 10, 11.
Wednesday, April 24
- NEW SCIENCE UNIT BEGINS - Diversity
of Life unit of study
- Take home Canadian Government test for __________.
- Finish Vocab. Unit #4
Thursday, April 25
- Vocabulary Unit #4 is DUE TODAY!
- Focus On Youth rehearsal at PCSS @ 2:30 to 2:45pm
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Congrats to KYLEE for being Worker of the Week
last week.
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Sunday, 21 April 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Noteworthy Information!
Monday, April 15
- Math Tests Returned
- Last Week's Vocab. Units graded & returned
- New Vocabulary Unit using subordinate clauses
Tuesday, April 16
- last day of the SSR Novel Study - all books & 'event' summaries complete
- Math homework
- Introduce new word processing
- Badminton rules and strategies
Wednesday, April 17
- Badminton continues in PE
- Socials government research, in lab, due
Thursday, April 18
- Socials 'test questioning techniques' taught in lab
- ART - 3-D plasticine characters due today
Friday, April 19
- Hand in Vocabulary Unit#3 for this week
- Math Quiz based on SA & V of rectangular prisms
- ARTIST STUDY
- Taxes due to the PM - CARTER!
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House Team Spirit Day will be on Monday, April 22 in
conjunction with our assembly on COURAGE and
EARTH DAY... WHICH IS ALSO LIGHTS OUT
CANADA DAY...
THEREFORE, WE WILL SAVE ENERGY AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE by turning off most lights
AND our class will ALL try to WEAR BLACK!
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- Math Tests Returned
- Last Week's Vocab. Units graded & returned
- New Vocabulary Unit using subordinate clauses
Tuesday, April 16
- last day of the SSR Novel Study - all books & 'event' summaries complete
- Math homework
- Introduce new word processing
- Badminton rules and strategies
Wednesday, April 17
- Badminton continues in PE
- Socials government research, in lab, due
Thursday, April 18
- Socials 'test questioning techniques' taught in lab
- ART - 3-D plasticine characters due today
Friday, April 19
- Hand in Vocabulary Unit#3 for this week
- Math Quiz based on SA & V of rectangular prisms
- ARTIST STUDY
- Taxes due to the PM - CARTER!
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House Team Spirit Day will be on Monday, April 22 in
conjunction with our assembly on COURAGE and
EARTH DAY... WHICH IS ALSO LIGHTS OUT
CANADA DAY...
THEREFORE, WE WILL SAVE ENERGY AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE by turning off most lights
AND our class will ALL try to WEAR BLACK!
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Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Many Projects DUE...
The following work is due this week as written in agendas...
Wednesday, April 10
- Drama/Socials = 'Who Does What?' performances
- Socials notes on 'How a Bill Becomes a Law' due at 10am
Thursday, April 11
- Prime Minister speeches at 1pm
Friday, April 12
- Vocabulary Word Work
- I-concerns & I-safety strategies assignment
- Math Test on congruent and similar figures
- Art - TIES with 3-D solids for a design.
Monday, April 15
- Novel Study - all students should be at Day 9 out of 10
in their reading and reading response booklet. Be sure you
have been selecting 10 or more specific vocabulary words
from your book and transfer them into your personalized
vocabulary list.
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STAY ON TRACK AND UP TO DATE!
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Wednesday, April 10
- Drama/Socials = 'Who Does What?' performances
- Socials notes on 'How a Bill Becomes a Law' due at 10am
Thursday, April 11
- Prime Minister speeches at 1pm
Friday, April 12
- Vocabulary Word Work
- I-concerns & I-safety strategies assignment
- Math Test on congruent and similar figures
- Art - TIES with 3-D solids for a design.
Monday, April 15
- Novel Study - all students should be at Day 9 out of 10
in their reading and reading response booklet. Be sure you
have been selecting 10 or more specific vocabulary words
from your book and transfer them into your personalized
vocabulary list.
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STAY ON TRACK AND UP TO DATE!
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Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Spring to it students!
Reading - new novel study begins - 10 days to read it; 10 days for post-reading activity
- self-selected novels
- with 7 journal entries and a focus on character traits, settings, events, and vocabulary.
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Writing - focused on note-taking, organization, and neatness
- activities in concurrence with novel study and socials
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LET ME KNOW. WE CAN MEET AT SCHOOL ANYTIME.
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--------GREAT OVERALL WORK! --------------------------------------
OTHER...
*PLEASE RETURN ALL REPORT 2 ENVELOPES WITH PAGE ONE OF THREE SIGNED.
*JUMP ROPE FOR HEART FORMS DUE ASAP.
*WE, OUR CLASS, HAVE A UNITY ASSEMBLY TO PERFORM ON APRIL 22.
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THE HOUSE TEAM SPIRIT DAY THEME THIS FRIDAY IS...
BUTTON DAY..................WEAR AS MANY AS YOU CAN!
- self-selected novels
- with 7 journal entries and a focus on character traits, settings, events, and vocabulary.
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Writing - focused on note-taking, organization, and neatness
- activities in concurrence with novel study and socials
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Word Work - NEW vocabulary routines:
- all grade 6 words, meaning, sentence, images.
- graded on vocabulary use.
- graded on vocabulary use.
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Math - the language of geometry: points, rays, lines, line segments.
- intersecting lines, parallel and perpendicular concepts.
- knowing how to write in this geometry language.
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- intersecting lines, parallel and perpendicular concepts.
- knowing how to write in this geometry language.
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Socials - Canadian Government Unit
- which level of government is responsible for which area...
- ask your child ... Who Does What? and click here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVE3OsR5W-0
Science - on hold - next unit is diversity of Living Things
- which level of government is responsible for which area...
- ask your child ... Who Does What? and click here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVE3OsR5W-0
Who Does What? Responsibilities of the 3 Levels of Canadian Government
Learn this song and it will help you to understand which level of Canadian Government is responsible for different areas and duties.
In your group of 6 members, you will perform this rap song with the background music, actions, props, and costumes. Include ideas from the youtube video… “Who Does What?”
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Science - on hold - next unit is diversity of Living Things
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I-Concerns and I-Safety Strategies
HCE - internet concerns and internet safety strategies...
I-Concerns and I-Safety Strategies
From the Grade 6 HCE curriculum…
Learning Outcomes: the grade six learner should be able to…
· describe potential concerns with the anonymous nature of the Internet
· identify personal safety strategies to avoid abusive or exploitative situations on the Internet
Create an interesting and effective information document or presentation (ie. poster, pamphlet, mini-booklet, video, live performance, voice recording, or any other creative method).
Criteria
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Not Yet
1
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Satisfactory
2
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Very Good
3
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Excellent
4
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Clearly states potential concerns with the anonymous nature of the internet
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0-3 concerns listed
*ideas do not make much sense
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4-6 concerns listed
*ideas make sense, but lack detail
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7-10 concerns listed
*ideas make sense; lots of detail
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More than 10 concerns listed
*ideas make sense, tonnes of detail
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Clearly identifies personal safety strategies to avoid abusive or exploitative situations on the internet
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0-3 safety strategies listed
*ideas are brief or do not make much sense
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4-6 safety strategies listed
*ideas make sense, but lack detail
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7-10 safety strategies listed
*ideas make sense; lots of detail
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More than 10 safety strategies listed
*ideas make sense, tonnes of detail
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Presents the information in a creative, thought-provoking manner
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Not creative
Ineffective – did not capture the attention of the audience
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Somewhat creative
Partially effective – keeps the attention of the audience for a short time
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Very creative
Quite effective – keeps the attention of the audience for most of the time
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Extremely creative, thought-provoking and effective
– keeps the attention of the audience for the entire time
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P.E. - GYMNASTICS with guest expert
- BADMINTON - techniques for shots, serves, rules, strategies
- *GYM-SHORTS AND T-SHIRT REQUIRED
- NO LONG PANTS - INDOOR RUNNING SHOES*
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- BADMINTON - techniques for shots, serves, rules, strategies
- *GYM-SHORTS AND T-SHIRT REQUIRED
- NO LONG PANTS - INDOOR RUNNING SHOES*
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Art - 3-D drawings / math
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Drama - INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES with socials unit
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HAND IN ALL YOUR WORK WHEN REQUESTED.
IT'S HOW YOU DEMONSTRATE YOUR LEARNING.
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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 ...
... NATASHA
--------GREAT OVERALL WORK! --------------------------------------
OTHER...
*PLEASE RETURN ALL REPORT 2 ENVELOPES WITH PAGE ONE OF THREE SIGNED.
*JUMP ROPE FOR HEART FORMS DUE ASAP.
*WE, OUR CLASS, HAVE A UNITY ASSEMBLY TO PERFORM ON APRIL 22.
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THE HOUSE TEAM SPIRIT DAY THEME THIS FRIDAY IS...
BUTTON DAY..................WEAR AS MANY AS YOU CAN!
Sunday, 24 March 2013
Welcome to term three!
Some Term Three Expectations:
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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- 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.
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
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
Reading - 2 short stories this week
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Writing - wordles and comprehension on short stories
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LET ME KNOW. WE CAN MEET AT SCHOOL ANYTIME.
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--------GREAT OVERALL WORK! --------------------------------------
* GRADE 6 GIRLS BAKE SALE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6.
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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
- 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!)
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
- 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.
- *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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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.
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