Wednesday, November 13
- assembly = peacefulness theme
- HCE - working on the Virtues Project - finish #1,2
- Guest Speaker - Jason Louie
- Math - decimals in the media.
**STUDY for Socials test - all concepts covered thus far...
...global citizen, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:
"Everyone has the right to... " as discussed in class,
The UN: goals and rules of the UN, Human Development Index
categories, culture, environment, government, economies,
The D.A.R.T., current events - Malala Youszef, poverty,
the poverty cycle, how to reverse the cycle, the SHARE
program, the story of 'a cow and a goat.' Re-read textbook. Thursday, November 14
- Socials test - as described above.
- HCE - working on the Virtues Project - finish #3,4
Friday, November 15
- No Word Work Test this week - next list on Monday
- Writing - begin learning how to write a sound effects story:
follow the given criteria carefully.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WORKER OF THE WEEK
LAST WEEK... JACKIE-LYNN!
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- New Word Work Lists today - test on Friday
- Socials unit on "Global Citizens" continues
~ Breaking the Cycle of Poverty.
- Math - BAM! Multiplication 2d x 3d and
long division 2d into 4d - test on Friday
- Science: Electricity = parallel and series circuits
with hands-on experiments
later this week.
- Persuasive Writing - CHOOSE: animal testing or uniforms in school?
- 'energy drinks' marked and returned.
Tuesday, November 5
-Writing - Topics listed above = time for word processing
~ bring your own laptop (optional)
- Math - long division - mental math only
- HCE - guest speaker to begin "The Virtues Project"
- learning how to read / interpret food labels.
Wednesday, November 6
- PE - volleyball skills / drills.
- HCE - introduce "The Virtues Project"
~criteria and due dates
Thursday, November 7
- Persuasive Writing - FINISH TODAY.
- Word Work Quiz tomorrow ... STUDY!
- Math Test Tomorrow BAM! and Long Division
Friday, November 8
- Word Work Quiz Today
*Remembrance Day Assembly @ 10am.
- Math - Test on BAM! Multiplication and 4d/2d LD
- More Art with Mrs. Walker.
......................................................................................... Congrats to Kendelle & Colten for being Workers of the Week last week!
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Notable Info:
- 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.
......................................................................................... 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. :)
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
- 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
......................................................................................... 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.
Running shoes required for all outdoor activities – 2 pairs (optional)
* NO
OPEN-TOED SHOES / SANDALS – SAFETY REASONS – but they can beused in your cabin for lounging!*
**Indoor shoes or slippers
are required for wearing in the dining hall**
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.
......................................................................................... 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.
Monday, September 30
- "Crash" will finish this WED. *Final Test on Thursday.
- Group novel studies continue - Chunk # 3 Conferences
- Math - patterns hmwrk - last day today
- New Word Work Lists - take last week's tests home,
get them signed, bring them back and earn 10 HTP's.
- Socials unit on "Global Citizens" continues.
Important/Special Day to wear orange...
Orange Shirt Day: September 30, 2013
Join the Cariboo School Districts 27 & 28, the Cariboo Regional District and the City of Williams Lake and wear an orange shirt on Monday, September 30, 2013.
We will honour the children who survived the Indian Residential Schools and remember those that didn’t. Every Child Matters. We will wear orange shirts in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and well-being, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters.
The Story Behind Orange Shirt Day
“I went to the Mission for one year. I had just turned 6 years old. We never had very much money, and there was no welfare, but somehow my granny managed to buy me a new outfit to go to the Mission School in. I remember going to Robinson’s store and picking out a shiny orange shirt. It had eyelets and lace, and I felt so pretty in that shirt and excited to be going to school! Of course, when I got to the Mission, they stripped me, and took away my clothes, including the orange shirt. I never saw it again, except on other kids. I didn’t understand why they wouldn’t give it back to me, it was mine! Since then the colour orange has always reminded me of that and how my feelings didn’t matter, how no one cared and how I felt like I was worth nothing.
“I finally get it, that the feeling of worthlessness and insignificance, ingrained in me from my first day at the mission, affected the way I lived my life for many years. Even now, when know nothing could be further from the truth, I still sometimes feel that I don’t matter. Even with all the work I’ve done!
“I am honoured to be able to tell my story so that others may benefit and understand, and maybe other survivors will feel comfortable enough to share their stories. I want my orange shirt back!”
Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, Dog Creek, BC
Phyllis’ orange shirt is a symbol of so many losses experienced by those who were sent to Indian Residential Schools over several generations. Losses of family, culture, language, freedom, parenting, self-esteem and worth were experienced by everyone. Beatings, sexual abuse and neglect plagued many. Let’s not forget the children but honour them on September 30.
Please pass this on to everyone you have contact with. If you want to find out more, go to www.trc.ca, www.irsss.com and read the book by Bev Sellars They Called Me Number One. It is available on Amazon.
Watch the movie “We Were Children” available at www.nfb.ca.
Tuesday, October 1
- Group novel studies continue - Chunk # 4 - keep reading!
- Math - continue to work at concepts from Chapter 1 of the TEXTBOOK.
- HCE = the benefits of DPA (CONTINUED DISCUSSIONS)
= the DPA info. booklet is to be handed-in tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 2
- Group novel studies continue - Chunk # 4 conferences
- PE - Flag Football is completed - quiz on rules & strategies.
Thursday, October 3
- Word Work Quiz tomorrow, as usual, ... STUDY!
- Group novel studies continue - READ Chunk # 5 - last chunk!
- ART - art lessons with Mrs. Walker
Friday, October 4
- Group novel studies continue - Chunk # 5 CONFERENCES...
Thus, since our novels are completed, a DRAMA assignment will be the
culminating activity (replacing CHUNK #5 SHEET) beginning next week.
- Word Work Quiz TODAY! Push yourself to spell at the next level.
***ALL PINES CAMP FORMS AND MONEY IS NEEDED
TODAY. :) ***
......................................................................................... Congrats to JESSA for being Worker of the Week last week!
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Notable Info:
*PLEASE RETURN the day journey form and internet usage forms.
*There were some really interesting science demos... thanks class!
