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Orange shirt day

9/29/2021

Daily blurb to be updated...

1.) Reminders & Homework:

Math- Fact Family Sheet (click) 10 questions form each page
Sieve Of Eratosthenes (click)
Pay Hoodies
Word Work Test Friday
No School Tomorrow

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

PAR Holiday! Use this time to study for the Word Work Test Friday!

NATIONAL TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY

9/28/2021

Tomorrow is National Truth and Reconciliation Day. It is the first time in Canada's history that this will be a national holiday to remember and respect things that have happened in Canada's past. We are not proud of some of the horrible things that our government did in the past, but this is something that will help many First Nations' families start to heal. To honour the children who died at the residential schools, please do your part and wear an orange shirt tomorrow! Don't forget to watch this video for an explanation of what reconciliation is.

IMPORTANT:
1.) ORANGE SHIRT DAY: Please wear an orange shirt tomorrow.
2.) FORMS: Return any forms you have not yet submitted.

3.) HOODIES: If you have not confirmed your hoodie information, tomorrow is the last day. Also, please click here to pay for your hoodie.

PLANNER:
1.) LA/READING: Read for 30 minutes

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Tomorrow is a day to remember the children who lost their lives at the residential schools. This is the first step in acknowledging, remember, and respecting those families that were effected.
REQUIRED: Watch this video on 'What is Reconciliation?'

LEARNING INTENTION: I can write a paragraph (intro/body/conclusion) on what reconciliation is.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (intro/body/conclusion)
2.) Explain what 'reconciliation is' based on your background knowledge and the posted
video.
3.) In your body, explain at least 2-3 points that help explain what reconciliation is. Include
examples from the video.
4.) Check for the givens (spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure)
5.) Self-assessment - After you write your paragraph, check your work with the criteria
above and write one single sentence indicating if you met or didn't meet the criteria. If
you didn't, state what you forgot to do.
6.) Peer-assessments will be done in class tomorrow.

VIDEO LINKS:
What is Reconciliation?

Thnak you Ronnie Baker!

9/27/2021

1.) POST A RESPONSE:
    LEARNING INTENTION: I can write a paragraph about what I learned from Ronnie Baker today.
   SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (Intro, body, and conclusion). Body should include 2-3 supporting
  sentences/details.
2.) Intro/hook should be engaging.
3.) Body should include at least 2-3 things you learned from Ronnie Baker. Provide specific
  examples and details.
4.) Conclusion should sum things up.
6.) Write an additional sentence after your paragraph confirming you have checked/met the success criteria above.

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!

It's all about the learning!

9/22/2021

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.

Young actors project

9/21/2021

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

Voting Day!

9/20/2021

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

Digital Citizenship!

9/18/2021

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

Students Vote

9/16/2021

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.

Links for homework:

Party Slogans (click)
Party Platforms (click)

Video Link: Introduction to Politics and Political Parties