Friday, December 20, 2013

Friday 20 December, 2013

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  Get lots of rest.  See everyone in a few weeks.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Thursday 19 December, 2013

1) No Spelling Test this week

*2) Feel free to bring a game if we have time on Friday

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Wednesday 18 December, 2013

1) No Spelling test this week

2) Novel study books collected Thursday

See everyone at 6:30 tonight for the play (except for those who need make-up who will be here at 5:15)

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Tuesday 17 December, 2013

1) No Spelling test this week

2) Gr. 7 Socials and Gr. 6 Science test Wednesday

3) Novel study books collected Thursday

Monday, December 16, 2013

Monday 16 December, 2013

*1) No Spelling test this week

*2) Costumes for Tuesday

3) Gr. 7 Socials and Gr. 6 Science test Wednesday

*4) Novel study books collected Thursday

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Thursday 12 December, 2013

1) Gr. 6 Science Test Chapter 2 and Gr. 7 Mesopotamia test (study time given Friday) Wed Dec. 18

2) Grade 6 Social Studies presentations will now be Monday

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Wednesday 11 December, 2013

1) Grade 7 Math test Thursday Dec. 12 (partner study time Tuesday)

2) Gr. 6 Science Test Chapter 2 and Gr. 7 Mesopotamia test (study time given Thursday and/or Friday) Wed Dec. 18

3) Grade 6 Social Studies presentations will now be Friday at the earliest

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Tuesday 10 December, 2013

1) Grade 7 Math test Thursday Dec. 12 (partner study time Tuesday)

2) Gr. 6 Science Test Chapter 2 and Gr. 7 Mesopotamia test Wed Dec. 18

*3) Grade 6 Social Studies presentations will now be Friday at the earliest

Monday, December 9, 2013

Monday 9 December, 2013

1) Grade 7 Math test Thursday Dec. 12 (partner study time Tuesday)

*2) Bring money (optional) for Bake Sale Tuesday

3) Do any families have any cribbage boards we could borrow for two weeks beginning next Monday, please?  It's a great game to learn plus it helps with mental math calculations!!!

4) Gr. 6 Science Test Chapter 2 and Gr. 7 Mesopotamia test Wed Dec. 18

5) Gr. 7 Social Studies pp. 56 and 58 due Tuesday

Friday, December 6, 2013

Friday 6 December, 2013

1) Grade 7 Math test Thursday Dec. 12

2) Book Talk assignment:  Flames of the Tiger - Finish Monday

3) Grade 7 Science test chapter 2 Monday Dec. 9

4) Gr. 6 Math test Fractions Monday Dec. 9th - (Use the Chapter Review pp 235-6)

5) Do any families have any cribbage boards we could borrow for two weeks beginning next Monday, please?  It's a great game to learn plus it helps with mental math calculations!!!

*6) Gr. 6 Science Test Chapter 2 and Gr. 7 Mesopotamia test Wed Dec. 18

*7) Gr. 7 Social Studies pp. 56 and 58 due Tuesday

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Thursday 5 December, 2013

1) Grade 7 Math test Thursday Dec. 12

2) Book Talk assignment:  Devil's Arithmetic finish Friday; Flames of the Tiger - Friday

3) Grade 7 Science test chapter 2 Monday Dec. 9

4) Gr. 6 Math test Fractions Monday Dec. 9th - (in-school study session was given today; if they can do the review, they should be comfortable with the test)

*5) Do any families have any cribbage boards we could borrow for two weeks beginning next Monday, please?  It's a great game to learn plus it helps with mental math calculations!!!

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Wednesday 4 November, 2013

1) Grade 7 Math test Thursday Dec. 12

2) Book Talk assignment:  Devil's Arithmetic Thursday; Flames of the Tiger - Friday

3) Grade 7 Science test chapter 2 Monday Dec. 9

4) Gr. 6 Math test Fractions Monday Dec. 9th - (in-school study session late next week)


 Gr. 7s can also expect a Social Studies test on Mesopotamia before the break, too, though the date has not yet been set.  

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Tuesday 3 December, 2013


*1) Grade 7 Math test Thursday Dec. 12

2) Book Talk assignment:  Devil's Arithmetic Thursday; Flames of the Tiger - Friday

3) Grade 7 Science test chapter 2 Monday Dec. 9

4) Gr. 6 Math test Fractions Monday Dec. 9th - (in-school study session late next week)

5) Gr. 6 Math p. 232 Wed.

6) Gr. Math p. 77-8 Wed.

 Gr. 7s can also expect a Social Studies test on Mesopotamia before the break, too, though the date has not yet been set.  

Monday, December 2, 2013

Monday 2 December, 2013

1) Gr. 7 band now on Wed and Fridays (and possibly Mondays) to make up for time that was lost the last few weeks

2) Math Gr 6 p. 228 Tuesday

3) Book Talk assignment:  Mr. Ito, Blood-Red Sun and Anne Frank Tuesday; Devil's Arithmetic Thursday; Flames of the Tiger - Friday

4) Grade 7 Science test chapter 2 Monday Dec. 9 )(study time given this Tuesday

5) Gr. 6 Math test Fractions Monday Dec. 9th - (in-school study session late next week)

*6) Gr. 6 Math p. 232 Wed.

*7) Gr. Math p. 77-8 Wed.

*8) Science p. 57 10-20 mins of work Tues. (I know the page will NOT get done)

Both grades can expect a Math and Science test before the Christmas break, though it's not up on the homework board yet; Gr. 7s can also expect a Social Studies test on Mesopotamia before the break, too.  This was discussed today


Also, I would suggest some of the Grade 6s get some non-internet sources (IE:  books) for their Social Studies project as it will make researching much easier*2

Friday, November 29, 2013

Friday 29 November, 2013

1) Gr. 7 band now on Wed and Fridays (and possibly Mondays) to make up for time that was lost the last few weeks

*2) Math Gr 6 p. 228 Tuesday

*3) Book Talk assignment:  Mr. Ito, Blood-Red Sun and Anne Frank Tuesday; Devil's Arithmetic Thursday; Flames of the Tiger - Friday

*4) Grade 7 Science test chapter 2 Monday Dec. 9 )(study time given this Tuesday

*5) Gr. 6 Math test Fractions Monday Dec. 9th - (in-school study session late next week)

*6) Gr. 7 Science p. 55 due Monday

Both grades can expect a Math and Science test before the Christmas break, though it's not up on the homework board yet; Gr. 7s can also expect a Social Studies test on Mesopotamia before the break, too.  This was discussed today


Also, I would suggest some of the Grade 6s get some non-internet sources (IE:  books) for their Social Studies project as it will make researching much easier*2

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Wednesday 27 November, 2013

1) Gr. 7 band now on Wed and Fridays (and possibly Mondays) to make up for time that was lost the last few weeks

*2) Have book talk page ready for Friday and be prepared to present starting Monday

*3) Jersey Day is Friday


Also, I would suggest some of the Grade 6s get some non-internet sources (IE:  books) for their Social Studies project as it will make researching much easier*2

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Tuesday 26 November, 2013

1) Gr. 7 band now on Wed and Fridays (and possibly Mondays) to make up for time that was lost the last few weeks

2) Story Map time Wed

3) Gr. 6s p. 33 Science Questions Wed

Also, I would suggest some of the Grade 6s get some non-internet sources (IE:  books) for their Social Studies project as it will make researching much easier.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Monday 25 November, 2013

1) Gr. 7 band now on Wed and Fridays (and possibly Mondays) to make up for time that was lost the last few weeks

2) Curling Tuesday - bring shoes

*3) Gr. 6s p. 33 Science Questions Wed

Also, I would suggest some of the Grade 6s get some non-internet sources (IE:  books) for their Social Studies project as it will make researching much easier.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Thursday 21 November, 2013

1) Gr. 7 band now on Wed and Fridays (and possibly Mondays) to make up for time that was lost the last few weeks

2) Curling Tuesday - bring shoes

Also, I would suggest some of the Grade 6s get some non-internet sources (IE:  books) for their Social Studies project as it will make researching much easier.

In addition, some students owe me some work.  I would suggest this would be an excellent weekend to get caught up, as there is little other actual homework and there is an extra day off for the students. 

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Wednesday 19 November, 2013

1) Gr. 7 band now on Wed and Fridays (and possibly Mondays) to make up for time that was lost the last few weeks

2) Curling Tuesday - bring shoes

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Tuesday 19 November, 2013

1) Gr. 7 band now on Wed and Fridays (and possibly Mondays) to make up for time that was lost the last few weeks

*2) Time dedicated to Story Maps - Wed

3) Curling Tuesday - bring shoes

4) Science Lab Wed at 8:45

Monday, November 18, 2013

Monday 18 November, 2013

1) Gr. 7 band now on Wed and Fridays (and possibly Mondays) to make up for time that was lost the last few weeks

2) Gr. 7 Math p. 183 Tuesday

3) Curling Tuesday - bring shoes

4) Science Lab Wed at 8:45

Friday, November 15, 2013

Friday 15 November, 2013

1) Lonely Road sketch due Monday November 18

2) French quiz on colours (including some bonus colours) Monday Nov. 18

*3) Gr. 7 band now on Wed and Fridays (and possibly Mondays) to make up for time that was lost the last few weeks

*4) Gr. 7 Math p. 183 Tuesday

*5) Curling Tuesday - bring shoes AND currently have rides for only 16

*6) Gr. 6s - would it help you to get more SS materials (from the local library)?

*7) Science Lab Wed at 8:45

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Wednesday 13 November, 2013

1) Lonely Road sketch due Monday November 18

2) French quiz on colours (including some bonus colours) Monday Nov. 18

*3) Gr. 7 band now on Wed and Fridays (and possibly Mondays) to make up for time that was lost the last few weeks

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Tuesday 12 November, 2013

1) Lonely Road sketch due Monday November 18

*2) French quiz on colours (including some bonus colours) Monday Nov. 18

3) Grade 7s Math p. 177 due Tuesday

Friday, November 8, 2013

Friday 8 November, 2013

1) Lonely Road sketch due Monday November 18

2) Halloween Art due Tuesday Nov 12

3) Social Studies - Gr. 7s Iceman Questions due Tuesday

4) Grade 7s Math p. 177 due Tuesday

*5) Clean (sole, tread) second pair of shoes for curling on Tuesday

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Thursday 7 November, 2013

***Please ask about drivers for curling!  Right now we are still short drivers for a few students

1) Value Scrolls sketch due Friday November 8

2) Lonely Road sketch due Monday November 18

3) Novel Study Journal #6 is now due Friday because of a lack of school time
4) Halloween Art due Tuesday Nov 12

5) Painting Fridays until into December

6) Science lab materials needed for Friday first period

*7) Social Studies - Gr. 6s p. 25 on Nepal due Friday; Gr. 7s Iceman Questions due Tuesday

*8) Grade 7s please wear dark clothes for Friday (Remembrance Day Asemblyu)

*9) Grade 7s Math p. 177 due Tuesday

Lots on the board, but some of it is just organizational.


Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Tuesday 5 November, 2013

1) Value Scrolls sketch due Friday November 8

2) Lonely Road sketch due Monday November 18

3) Names for Grade 7s for Remembrance Day for Wed (optional because I have names too)

4) Halloween Art due Tuesday Nov 12

*5) Painting Fridays until into December

*6) Grade 6s pick an Asian nation to research by Thursday

*7) Science lab materials needed for Friday first period

Curling

Hello:


I was telling the kids yesterday that we are short drivers for our field trip to curling.  Our first trip is next Tuesday (November 12) and continues for the next two Tuesdays.  If you could help to drive, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Monday, November 4, 2013

Monday 4 November, 2013

1) Value Scrolls sketch due Friday November 8

2) Lonely Road sketch due Monday November 18

*3) Names for Grade 7s for Remembrance Day for Wed (optional because I have names too)

*4) Halloween Art due Tuesday Nov 12

Friday, November 1, 2013

Friday 1 November, 2013

1) Value Scrolls sketch due Friday November 8

2) Lonely Road sketch due Monday November 18

3) Gr. 6 SS Sita's Day circle graph Monday

4) Gr. 7 Science p. 35 Qs Monday

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Thursday 31 October, 2013

Happy Halloween!  You will notice anything happening for tomorrow isn't exactly "homework".  I'm sure the kids will be too busy tonight for that.  One exception:  we do have our Spelling test tomorrow, but I know everyone's been studying hard earlier in the week so that won't be a problem.


1) Value Scrolls sketch due Friday November 8

2) Lonely Road sketch due Monday November 18

3) Gr. 6 SS Sita's Day circle graph Monday

4) Gr. 7 Science p. 35 Qs Monday

*5) Feel free to bring a picture of an animal (or pet) for painting on Friday (optional)

*6) Gr 6s please bring a few leaves for a Science experiment Friday

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Wednesday 30 October, 2013

*1) Value Scrolls sketch due Friday November 8

*2) Lonely Road sketch due Monday November 18

*3) Gr. 6 SS Sita's Day circle graph Monday

*4) Gr. 7 Science p. 35 Qs Monday

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Tuesday 29 October, 2013

1) Socials - Gr. 6 p. 19 and Gr. 7 p. 26 due Wed

2) Math p. 205 Gr. 6 due Wed

We are underway with our World War II novel study.  There is a lot of work to be done just on this novel study over the next several weeks, but I will give as much school time as possible (while still teaching Math, Socials, etc.).  Your child has (or should have) written down the due dates of all of the assignments in their homework planner (which, yes, I would still like you to look at and initial every night).  

Also, I sent home a notice today about three curling lessons we will be going on in November.  I have done this at other schools and it was met with great enjoyment then.  I hope Port Guichon enjoys it, too.  

Monday, October 28, 2013

Monday 28 October, 2013

*1) Socials - Gr. 6 p. 19 and Gr. 7 p. 26 due Wed

*2) Math p. 205 Gr. 6 due Wed

3) Math Gr. 7 p. 175 due Tuesday

4) Goals due Tuesday

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Thursday 24 October, 2013

1) Math Gr. 7 p. 173 due Monday

*2) Math Gr. 7 p. 175 due Tuesday

*3) Goals due Tuesday

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Wednesday 23 October, 2013

*1) p. 173 Math Gr. 7s due Monday

A lighter day for work; students might want to bring home some sketches or Halloween art just because they have the time.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Monday 21 October, 2013

*1) Grade 7 Math p. 171 due Wed

*2) Optional Journal due Wed

*3) Social Studies Gr. 6 p. 14 and Gr. 7 due Tuesday

4) Photo re-takes Tuesday; need an order form

***Also, we began discussing a novel study I would like to begin this week superficially and in earnest next week.  I want to explain the novel study to the students tomorrow as well as give them due dates (which they will put in their planners) and show them examples to help them know what to expect.  Ideally, I will also have some examples to show you when you come in for Parent-Teacher Interviews this week.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Monday 21 October, 2013

1) HACE Personal Inventory due Monday Oct. 21

2) Gr. 7 Science Quiz Monday October 21

3) Grade 6 Math quiz unit 3 Monday October 21

*4) Photo order forms are needed if retakes are required for Tuesday


Friday 18 October, 2013

My apologies for not writing in the blog last night; I was rushing off to coach volleyball.  There were no new assignment due dates added as of yesterday, so you can look to Thursday's blog to find out what is due coming up.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Wednesday 16 October, 2013

1)Might paint Thursday

2) French quiz on #s 1-31 Oral Individual English to French Friday Oct. 18 (I know some kids are at We Day; I will work around that)

3) HACE Personal Inventory due Monday Oct. 21

4) 2-D sketch due Friday  Oct. 18

5) Gr. 7 Science Quiz Monday October 21

6) Grade 6 Math quiz unit 3 Monday October 21

7) Grade 6 collage for Social Studies due Thursday Oct. 17 (official class time done) due after lunch

8) Grade 7 science p. 25 Qs due Thursday due after lunch

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Tuesday 15 October, 2013

*1)Might paint Thursday

2) Math Grade 7 Unit 1 test Wed

3) French quiz on #s 1-31 French to English Wed. Oct. 16

4) French quiz on #s 1-31 Oral Individual English to French Friday Oct. 18 (I know some kids are at We Day; I will work around that)

5) HACE Personal Inventory due Monday Oct. 21

6) 2-D sketch due Friday  Oct. 18

7) Gr. 7 Science Quiz Monday October 21

8) Grade 6 Math quiz unit 3 Monday October 21

*9) Grade 6 collage for Social Studies due Thursday Oct. 17 (official class time done)

10) Grade 7 science p. 25 Qs due Thursday 

Friday, October 11, 2013

Friday 11 October, 2013

1) Grade 7 Social Studies - "The Roots of the Present" due Tuesday

2) Math Grade 7 Unit 1 test Wed

3) French quiz on #s 1-31 French to English Wed. Oct. 16

4) French quiz on #s 1-31 Oral Individual English to French Friday Oct. 18 (I know some kids are at We Day; I will work around that)

5) HACE Personal Inventory due Monday Oct. 21

6) 2-D sketch due Friday  Oct. 18

*7) Gr. 7 Science Quiz Monday October 21

*8) Grade 6 Math quiz unit 3 Monday October 21

*9) Grade 6 collage for Social Studies due Thursday Oct. 17 (official class time done) 

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Thursday Oct. 10, 2013

*1) Grade 7 Social Studies - "The Roots of the Present" due Tuesday

2) Painting again Friday

3) Math Grade 7 Unit 1 test Wed

4) Math Gr. 7 p. 33 and Gr. 6 p. 92 - work on this and do enough that you feel comfortable in your understanding for Friday; We can discuss in partners on Friday

5) French quiz on #s 1-31 French to English Wed. Oct. 16

6) French quiz on #s 1-31 Oral Individual English to French Friday Oct. 18 (I know some kids are at We Day; I will work around that)

7) Grade 7 Defender questions due Friday

*8) HACE Personal Inventory due Monday Oct. 21

*9) 2-D sketch due Friday  Oct. 18 

In addition, although it's not on the board today, Grade 6s can anticipate a unit test in Math (Chapter 3) at some point soon (perhaps late next week, but it depends on how quickly I get through the work)

Grade 7s can anticipate a Science Chapter 1 quiz late next week; I will try to wait a few days after the Math test so as to spread them out.  However, 7s can always begin reviewing at any point.  I also anticipate giving the 7s class time to make study notes.

For both grades and their Math exams, I have some online review they can do to help them prepare; that will happen when I get a little closer to their evaluations.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Wednesday 9 October, 2013

I sent home several notices today.  Please ensure you ask your child about them.  In addition, I had to move the Grade 7 Math from Tuesday to Wednesday.  No students seemed too upset with that.

1) Grade 6 Science Unit Quiz Thursday

2) Painting again Friday

3) Math Grade 7 Unit 1 Wed

*4) Math Gr. 7 p. 33 and Gr. 6 p. 92 - work on this and do enough that you feel comfortable in your understanding for Friday; We can discuss in partners on Friday

5) French quiz on #s 1-31 French to English Wed. Oct. 16

6) French quiz on #s 1-31 Oral Individual English to French Friday Oct. 18 (I know some kids are at We Day; I will work around that)

7) Grade 7 Defender questions due Friday

In addition, although it's not on the board today, Grade 6s can anticipate a unit test in Math (Chapter 3) at some point soon (perhaps late next week, but it depends on how quickly I get through the work)

Grade 7s can anticipate a Science Chapter 1 quiz late next week; I will try to wait a few days after the Math test so as to spread them out.  However, 7s can always begin reviewing at any point.  I also anticipate giving the 7s class time to make study notes.

For both grades and their Math exams, I have some online review they can do to help them prepare; that will happen when I get a little closer to their evaluations.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Tuesday 8 October, 2013


1) Grade 6 Science Unit Quiz Thursday (time was given again today to make study notes)

*2) Painting again Friday

3) Turkey Trot Wed 

4) Math Grade 7 Unit 1 test Tuesday October 15th

5) Grade 7 Science p. 19 Wednesday (many students finished in class today)

*6) French quiz on #s 1-31 French to English Wed. Oct. 16

*7) French quiz on #s 1-31 Oral Individual English to French Friday Oct. 18 (I know some kids are at We Day; I will work around that)

*8) Grade 7 Defender questions due Friday

*9) Grade 7 Math p. 29 Qs 2 and 8 Wed

In addition, although it's not on the board today, Grade 6s can anticipate a unit test in Math (Chapter 3) at some point soon (perhaps late next week, but it depends on how quickly I get through the work)

Grade 7s can anticipate a Science Chapter 1 quiz late next week; I will try to wait a few days after the Math test so as to spread them out.  However, 7s can always begin reviewing at any point.  I also anticipate giving the 7s class time to make study notes.

For both grades and their Math exams, I have some online review they can do to help them prepare; that will happen when I get a little closer to their evaluations.