The Learning Never Stops

September 24th, 2021

9/24/2021

Co-Created Behaviour Expectations for Independent Work Time

The end of another great week of learning as come to an end. Together as a class, we have co-created many Action Criteria Charts that set out behaviour expectations at school. Students are responding very well. Once we have a good system with clear expectations in place the learning will thrive! To end the week we completed the Terry Fox Run and started our first science unit on ecosystems by launching our Plant Identification and First nations use Project. Let's keep the learning going into next week and beyond!!!

Click here to donate to the terry fox foundation to help fight cancer!!!

IMPORTANT: CHOOSE YOUR HOODIE SIZE ASAP (You must have your order in by Monday September 27th

***In your agenda, have your parent write whether you are ordering an adult or youth, the hoodie size, the colour (either ROYAL BLUE or PURPLE) and if you want a zip up hoodie or a pull over hoodie

IMPORTNAT-It is better to have a hoodie that is bigger rather than one that is smaller

EXAMPLES:

Adult large royal blue zip
Youth medium purple pullover
Adult extra Large purple zip

1.) Homework/Due Dates/Reminders:

Word Work Test on spelling and meaning (Monday)
Daily Home Reading and Calendar
CHOOSE HOODIE SIZE
FORMS: Give parents the package and your immunization forms. Have them review/sign them and return all necessary forms on Monday.
Pay your school fees

2.)POST A RESPONSE:

On Monday we are lucky to have a virtual video meeting with The Olympian Ronnie Baker. Tell your parents about our guest we will be welcoming into our class on Monday (virtually).
Think of some thoughtful questions (at least 3) over the weekend to ask him on Monday. Post your questions here!
Get excited for this once in a lifetime opportunity!

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It's all about the learning!

9/22/2021

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Today was a busy at at school. In the morning, we had an importnat discussion about Learning and marks and we saw that having a high mark does not necessarily mean you have learned a lot. While getting high marks is a good goal what is most importnat is that you keep on learning.

IMPORTANT: CHOOSE YOUR HOODIE SIZE ASAP (You must have your order in by Monday September 27th

Adult large royal blue zip
Youth medium purple pullover
Adult extra Large purple zip

1.) Homework/Due Dates/Reminders:

Name tag due tomorrow by 3pm
Terry Fox Run Tomorrow
Word Work Test on spelling and meaning (Monday)
30 Home Reading

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today we reviewed the big idea of the video DIGITAL DOSSIER by having a good class discussion. Everything we discussed is part of bing a good and informed citizen.
A good Digital Citizen is a person who develops the skills and knowledge to effectively use the internet and other digital technology
Help make an Action C-Chart for what a good digital citizen does. Try and keep the points focused on what you should do rather than what you should not do. List 4-5 things good digital citizens do.

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Young actors project

9/21/2021

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The student vote was a great experience for students to learn about our government system and how everyone has a chance to have their say. In the afternoon, students had the opportunity to participate in the young actors project where they were exposed to many different improv games. It was a lot of fun, and students were challenged to take a chance I'm trying something different.

IMPORTNAT- Monday is a professional development day and there is no school for studnets.

** WE WILL HAVE PE TOMORROW SO DRESS APPROPRIATELY**

1.)WORD WORK:

Test on spelling and meaning (Moved to Monday)

2.) FINISH UP:

Complete any unfinished work from this week so far.

3.) CAREER EDUCATION:

Name tag project extension. (NEW Due date Thursday 3 pm)

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

Watch the video posted below. (click)
Each week you will learn the spelling and meaning of 16 words.
Finding some study strategies that work for you will be very importnat this year and in the future
Post several (at least 3) study strategies that you can to help you remember new vocabulary.

LEARNING INTENTION: I can share study strategies with my classmates

SUCCESS CRITERIA:

Include a minimum of 3 strategies (either of your own or form the video)
Each strategy is clearly explained
Strategy is explained using complete sentences
Proofread your work before you post.

VIDEO LINK

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Voting Day!

9/20/2021

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Student Vote Canada

After several days of learning about the electoral process in Canada and reviewing political party platforms students had their vote. Student votes will be tallied all across Canada and the winning party will be announced in the coming days. Students were also introduced to our word work program. 16 words chosen from what we are studying in class will be provided each week. Students are responsible for learning the spellings and the meetings by each Friday.

1.) WRITER'S WORKSHOP:

Letter to Mr. Fisher (Due Tomorrow 9am)

2.) WORK WORK:

Complete the word analysis for tomorrow
Spelling and meaning test Friday

3.)CAREER EDUCATION:

Name Tag (due Wednesday)

4.) MATH: Complete review handout

5.) POST A RESPONSE: 

Today was your chance to have your say in Student Vote Canada
In paragraph form, explain the voting process from making your decision to voting

Learning Intention: I can write a paragraph explaining how I voted.

Success Criteria:

Describes how you decided who you voted for
Describes how you voted today at school
Include the following vocabulary: political platform, political party, vote, candidate, ballot
Includes complete sentences and correct grammar

**You do not have to say who you voted for

IMPORTNAT- Do a self-assessment to make sure all success criteria has been included before you post your paragraph

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Digital Citizenship!

9/18/2021

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Digital Dossier Video

You made it through the first week of Gr. 6/7! What a great week it was. It has been so wonderful getting to know you all! We have completed some initial assessments, been introduced to the BIG 6 Learning Principles, started learning about elections and the Canadian government system and built behaviour expectations (Action C-Charts) for for many different situations and settings. You have all worked hard and should be proud of yourselves!

IMPORTANT:
Planner: Parents, please check planners daily and the class website on a regular basis to stay informed.

1.) HOME READING:

Read for 30 minutes each day this weekend. Fill in the home reading calendar with the page numbers and pages read and have the date signed by your parents. Keep the calendar at home and return it to me on October 1st.

2.) SOCIAL STUDEIS:

Review your notes on the issues that are important to you and make sure you have decided who you are voting for on Monday. Make sure you have 2 or 3 reasons to support your decision.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Show/explain the list below to your parents and then post a comment here when you have finished.

C-Charts: explain what they are and review the examples below
The class website: blog page (read this post together), information page, assessment page, year plan
Home Reading Calendar
Terrific text and homework alerts
Watch the Digital Digital Dossier video (posted below) with your parents

VIDEO LINK
Digital Dossier

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Students Vote

9/16/2021

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Today students continued learning about politics, government, and the voting process. Students learned about the importance of various parties being represented in the government so all citizens are represented. We also had a chance to watch the highlights of the political debate that occurred this past week. On Monday, students will visit our polling station that we set up and will vote for the party the most support based on what they learn at school. It will be interesting to see how their vote aligns with the actual vote.

IMPORTANT:
1.) Planner: Parents, please check planners daily and the class website on a regular basis to stay informed.