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Bollywood Dance finale!

9/29/2018

On Friday we spent the morning planning out and getting started on the display component of the Plant Identification and First Nations Use Project. Some groups are making posters, some and doing videos, and some making Power Point Presentations. We will be working on this project next week. It will be due On FRIDAY OCTOBER 5th. We also spent some time finishing up getting our Fresh Grade portfolios ready to be shared with parents. Parents will be receiving invites to the portfolios very soon! The best part of Friday was the fantastic dance performances put on by the students, and even the teachers. The energy and enthusiasm for dance was outstanding!

1) Home work & Reminders:

Home Reading: 30 minutes each day. BRING YOUR SEPTEMBER HOME READING CALENDAR TO HAND IN ON MONDAY!
Bring in any outstanding forms or fees
Bring in any magazines you do not want to be used in our personal collages!
PLANT IDENTIFICATION PROJECT will be due FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5th

2) Post A Response

Which was your favourite Bollywood dance move?
Describe the actions in the move. How do you do it?
Explain why it was your favourite move.

BOLLYWOOD DANCE PERFORMANCE TOMORROW!

9/27/2018

Group work is fun but its also hard work!

Today we finally finished up the last of the fitness testing. We will be using this data to help learn the goal setting process. We will also be learning about and applying the FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Type and Time) formula and SAID (Specific, Adaptation, to Imposed Demands) principle to help us set a good fitness goal. We also got our groups for the Plant Identification Project and stared planning out what the project will look like and what each members responsibilities will be. We finished off the day doing a writing sample and working on our personal collages.

***DANCE PERFORMANCE TOMORROW @ 2PM. PARENTS COME AND ENJOY THE SHOW***

NOTICES:

Envelope forms and money to be returned (Owen)
Gr. 7 Pull Hoodies $34 and Zip Hoodies $38

1.) HOMEWORK AND REMINDERS:

Word Work: Unit 3 vocabulary test tomorrow.
Wear white clothing tomorrow or bring a change of clothes for your afternoon performance.

5.) POST A RESPONSE:

In paragraph form (intro/topic sentence, body/supporting sentences and examples, and concluding sentence), write about the importance of group work and sharing the responsibilities.
Give 1-2 people suggestions for improvement.
Edit/revise your original post.

wear white tomorrow for the dance Performance!

Fitness testing: MOnitoring heart rate and Vo2Max

9/26/2018

Today we almost finished our first round of fitness testing. We did the 1 mile run and then worked on calculating our Vo2 MAX. The Vo2 MAX is the measurement of the maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize during intense exercise. In Math we reviewed some mathematical terminology and practiced explaining why you only need to look at the ones place value when determining divisibility by 2, 5 and 10. We also learned and practiced how to determine the remainders if numbers are divided by 2,5 or 10. In the afternoon we chose our mini inquiry questions and learned some strategies for organizing our research notebooks. Next week, we will get our knowledge building groups and will start inquiring!

1) REMINDERS:

Outstanding forms and school fees: Kheyria, Taya, Owen

2) HOMEWORK:

Board Work (CLICK)
Interactions p. 32. (CLICK)
Hand in top 3 inquiry questions
Fitness testing sheets handed in and compete by Friday
Home Reading as usual 30 min

3) POST A RESPONSE

Part 1: TRY AGAIN: Why do you only need to look at the ones place value when determining if a number is divisible by 2,5,10? (Use this sentence frame to help you: ALL GROUPS OF ___________ARE DIVISIBLE BY _______,_______,AND ______ THEREFORE, YOU ONLY NEED TO LOOK AT THE ______________________!
Part 2: Post 3 numbers: one in the tens, one in the hundreds and one in the thousands place values. EXAMPLE: ( 45, 237, 2750)
Part 3: Reply to another post and explain what the remainder would be in the number was divided by 2, 5, and 10.
BONUS: Can you explain why you know that your answers are correct?

Calculating Vo2 MAX

Social Studies Inquiry!

9/25/2018

Today we held our annual Terry fox run to help raise awareness and money for cancer research. Can you believe the Terry Fox Foundation has raised over 750 million dollars for cancer research? After the run we continued our class read-a-loud and in Math we learned an algorithm discovered by a Greek scientist named Eratosthenes that can be used to find prime numbers. After Lunch, we started learning about the INQUIRY PROCESS. (click) We reviewed the different parts to an inquiry. We will be working on learning how the inquiry process works over the next few weeks, before diving into our Social Studies inquiry questions.

NOTICES:

Envelopes/money must be returned by tomorrow.
YWCA forms
Immunizations are tomorrow.

Homework:

1.) READING: Read for 30 minutes and log it in your planner/calendar.

2.) MATH: See PAR

3.) SOCIAL STUDIES/INQUIRY:

Come up with 5 SELF and 5 WORLD questions (due tomorrow). These should be questions you are genuinely interested in learning about.

4) POST A RESPONSE:

THERE ARE TWO PARTS TO THIS PAR!
Part 1: In paragraph form, explain how the sieve of Eratosthenes works? Why are only the prime numbers left when you are finished?
Part 2: Explain why you only need to look at the ones place value to determine if a number is divisible by 2, 5 and 10. Why can you just ignore all other place values except the ones? Try using some examples to help you in your explanation.
Give someone feedback to help them improve their post

beep test!

9/24/2018

Today we performed the cardiovascular fitness test known as the beep test. Some students missed this due to safety patrol training. Those who missed it will do the fitness test on Wednesday morning. After our pretest we continued on with the class read-a-loud and then started our first math unit: numeration, where we will be working on building our flexibility with numbers. In the afternoon students started putting together their Fresh Grade digital portfolios. Parents will be receiving an email this week explaining how to access to their child's portfolio.

NOTICES:

Toonies for Terry ($2 donations)
Terry Fox run tomorrow
Cross Country Form (WE EED MORE GRADE 7's TO DO CROSS COUNRY!!!!)

1.) Home Work:

Complete the word analysis for the words you got incorrect on the Unit 3 pretest
Start studying for your word work test Friday
Home Reading

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Choose at least 5 of the following words and write an interesting paragraph with them.
ecosystem, habitat, biotic, abiotic, producer, consumer, detrivore/detritivore, detritus, niche, organism, decomposer, community, population, indigenous, invertebrates, and trophic.
Standard Paragraph (Topic sentence/intro, body/supporting sentences, and concluding sentence.
Givens: Spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, capitals, etc.
Post your response, give 2 people suggestions for improvement, and edit/revise your original post. (REQUIRED)

Word Work: Unit 3

meet the teacher evening

9/20/2018

It was great to meet many parents yesterday evening. Thank you for taking the time to come in to meet me. I hope the evening was informative and helpful in giving parents some insight into what school life will be like this year in grade 7. One of the most important things you can do as parent is to check this web site and keep informed on what your children are learning at school. Next week we will also be setting up student Fresh Grade portfolios. Parents will be receiving an email with instructions on how to access their chid's portfolio. The digital portfolio will give parents access to many of their children's assignments, assessments and evaluations.

1) Weekend Homework:

Home Reading (30 minutes each day)
Post A Response

2) Reminders:

PE on Monday: Bring gym shoes and Gym Strip
Bring any outstanding school forms (big brown envelope)

2) Post A Response:

During the first few weeks of a new school year most teachers spend a significant amount of time doing activities that help people get to know each other.
In a clear paragraph (topic sentence, at least 3 supporting details with explanations, concluding sentence) explain why you think it teachers think it is important for everyone to really get to know each other.
Give at least 1 other person feedback on their post
Edit/revise your post based on the feedback your receive

Plant Identification Project

9/19/2018

CLICK ABOVE TO SEE PROJECT DETAILS!

What a beautiful fall day! In the morning we worked on completing our first fitness test. Students completed side jumps, Sargent jumps, planks, shoulder reach and sit and reach tests. We have two more tests to perform and we will have all the data we need to set a personal fitness goal. Start thinking about what component of fitness you will target for your personal goal. In the afternoon, we were introduced to our the Plant Identification & First Nations Use project (click) where students will learn to identify and name various plants in our community, as well as learn some ways the plants have been used by First Nations People. See the assignments tab above to view the specific learning intentions and project criteria.

*** BACK TO SCHOOL POTLUCK & MEET THE TEACHER EVENING IS TOMORROW. PARENTS PLEASE TRY YOUR BEST TO COME***

Homework & Reminders:

Complete Terry Fox shoe
Word Work Unit 2 test tomorrow
Home Reading
Half of the math review sheet due tomorrow. We will finish it in class tomorrow
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY

2) Post A Response

PART 1: Name all 5 plant samples below!
PART 2: Write out the definitions for 8 words form unit 2 (definitions should be in your own words)
PART 3: Reply to another students post and use their 8 words in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word
Give another student feedback to help improve their post

PARENTS PLEASE COME TOMORROW AND MEET ME. I WILL be GIVING INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU ALL!

CAN YOU NAME THESE PLANTS?

EXPECTED/UNEXPECTED BEHAVIOURS

9/18/2018

Click above to watch kindness paid forward!

Today, the students learned more about the zones of regulation. We discussed the learning language that we will be using this year and the importance of self-regulation. We discussed behaviour that is 'EXPECTED' and behaviour that is 'UNEXPECTED'. In addition to this, we learned how everyone's behaviour has either a positive effect or negative effect on people.

1.) Homework & Reminders:

Word Work Unit #2 Test Thursday
Half the math handout
Click here to watch a video on long division if you need to review.
Click here to watch a video on 2 digit by 3 digit multiplication if you need to review.
Terry Fox Shoe art (wed 3pm)
Zones worksheet or expected/unexpected behaviour
Bring in any missing handouts

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Watch this video on the Kindness Boomerang.
As usual, post your response in a standard paragraph (intro/hook, body/supporting sentences and examples, and conclusion)
What is the big idea or message of the video?
Include at least 2 examples in your paragraph body from the video.
Give 2 students suggestions for improvement.
Edit/revise your original post

Bhangra Dance lessons!

9/17/2018

Today, Jess Dance started teaching the students of Laurier how to dance Bollywood-bhangra style! Our dance instructor, Aneesha, brought a great deal of energy and enthusiasm into her lessons. We are excited to learn how to create a dance routine with her over the next week. We will perform our routines on Friday, September 28th. In the afternoon, students finished their math assessment and started a reading assessment. All assessments will be posted on Fresh Grade once all forms have been turned in.

1.) LANGUAGE ARTS:

Read for 30 minutes
Start studying Word Work nit #2

2.) FORMS: Return any outstanding forms you have yet to return.

*****I still need the following forms forms and fees these students******

Bhangra Dance and Gymnastics Form and fee: Nicholas, David
Fresh Grade Forms: Taya, Kaden, Edward, Nicholas, Lucas, Tom, David

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

The Terry Fox run is coming up soon. Watch this short Terry Fox documentary, click here.
The Terry Fox foundation has raised over 750 million dollars for cancer research.
In paragraph form (intro/hook, body/supporting sentences, and conclusion) answer the following questions:
If you could do something for a cause like Terry Fox did, what would you do?
Who would you do it for?
Why would you do it?
Give one or two people suggestions for improvement.
Edit/revise your original post based on the suggestions or your self-assessment.

first week of grade 7. DOne!

9/14/2018

Congratulations on completing your first week of grade 7. After an exciting fitness Friday we had our first fire drill. All students took the drill seriously and participated well. We then continued our class read-a-loud and marked our math assessment. In the afternoon we had our word work test and then started our first Fine Arts project: A personal collage. click here to see the collage project. What a great first week. Have a great weekend!

1. Homework

Home reading

2. Reminders:

Activity fees
Fresh Grade papers

3) Post A Response:

In the coming week we will be talking about the Zones Of Regulation and will be discussing some strategies that we can use to help us move from one zone to another

Read the Zones Of Regulation Poster below and answer the following questions in complete sentences:
What zone do you think is best for learning? Why?
What is one strategy you could use to help move yourself from the Red Zone or Yellow Zone to the Green Zone
What is one strategy you could use to help move yourself from the Blue Zone to the Green Zone

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