This coming Monday November 4th, there is a book report due. This report should be on a book that you have been reading at home or during silent reading. I will hand out another expectations sheet tomorrow, but, remember that you can find the expectations all the time in the rubrics and expectations tab on the website.
Tomorrow we will have time at the end of the day to work on the lap tops and start the report. Even though we are having a comfy day, we still have work to do. Come prepared to be focused and start your report.
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Halloween!
Tonight is the big night. If you are headed out for trick-or-treating tonight, don't forget to stay with your friends/parents and stay safe!!
Tomorrow will be PJ/Comfy cozy clothes day! We briefly talked today about bringing in a book from your childhood to share with your little buddy tomorrow. I will bring in a few extras but I know the little buddies would love to see something from their big buddy.
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Social Studies Definition Project
The students have been asked to research various definitions that relate to our current social studies unit.
For Monday I have asked that they find three definitions for their assigned word from three different sources (Wikipedia, dictionary.com, britanica.com, encyclopedia.com).
For each definition they find they must also complete a full bibliography citation. They were shown on Thursday a great website where they can plug in the necessary information and have the citation created for them. They can google Kid Bib Tool Kit or follow this link: http://education.bluevalleyk12.org/KidBib/
On the webpage there are citation options for the type of source. Students should make sure to click on the proper link for the type of source they are using.
Please contact me at clark.smith1314@gmail.com if you have any questions about the project. The words we are defining are big picture words and finding definitions may be difficult. If you need some suggestions on where to look, please email! :)
For Monday I have asked that they find three definitions for their assigned word from three different sources (Wikipedia, dictionary.com, britanica.com, encyclopedia.com).
For each definition they find they must also complete a full bibliography citation. They were shown on Thursday a great website where they can plug in the necessary information and have the citation created for them. They can google Kid Bib Tool Kit or follow this link: http://education.bluevalleyk12.org/KidBib/
On the webpage there are citation options for the type of source. Students should make sure to click on the proper link for the type of source they are using.
Please contact me at clark.smith1314@gmail.com if you have any questions about the project. The words we are defining are big picture words and finding definitions may be difficult. If you need some suggestions on where to look, please email! :)
Monday, 14 October 2013
One more sleep!
Tomorrow is the big day! My bag is packed and I'm ready to go. The weather looks like will also be in our favour. Make sure you still pack warm and water proof clothes.
We will be heading out first thing tomorrow morning. Those students not attending Outdoor School please see the list in the office as to where you will be for the week.
Looking forward to a great week! See you bright and early tomorrow morning!
We will be heading out first thing tomorrow morning. Those students not attending Outdoor School please see the list in the office as to where you will be for the week.
Looking forward to a great week! See you bright and early tomorrow morning!
Friday, 4 October 2013
Next week Oct. 7 - 11
There are a number of events happening next week!
On Monday, Troy, our dance instructor, will start teaching the students a new dance! From what I have heard, the dances he teachers are high energy and lots of fun!
On Tuesday, there will be a Fire Safety presentation for all intermediate grades in the afternoon.
Thursday is Westview's first annual Thanksgiving Lunch! The staff will start cooking and preparing a delicious meal early next week and students will eat as a school in the gym on Thursday. There will be turkey, corn, potatoes, and pie! Students are asked to bring a plate, knife, and fork to limit the amount of garbage from using paper plates.
On Friday, all parents are invited to come and watch the dance your child/children have been learning all week! The showcase starts at 2 p.m. Hope to see you there!
On Monday, Troy, our dance instructor, will start teaching the students a new dance! From what I have heard, the dances he teachers are high energy and lots of fun!
On Tuesday, there will be a Fire Safety presentation for all intermediate grades in the afternoon.
Thursday is Westview's first annual Thanksgiving Lunch! The staff will start cooking and preparing a delicious meal early next week and students will eat as a school in the gym on Thursday. There will be turkey, corn, potatoes, and pie! Students are asked to bring a plate, knife, and fork to limit the amount of garbage from using paper plates.
On Friday, all parents are invited to come and watch the dance your child/children have been learning all week! The showcase starts at 2 p.m. Hope to see you there!
*IMPORTANT Outdoor School*
Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork!!
All students who are attending Outdoor School are bringing home another package that outlines the structure, transportation, accommodation, among many other things regarding ODS. If you had any questions about ODS, hopefully you can find the answers there.
The last page in this package is a very important consent form that MUST be returned on Monday October 7. Mrs. Fletcher and I are required to submit all paper work that day. Please check student bags for a yellow package and send it back on Monday morning.
I appreciate all of your support in getting the students ready for this event! :)
All students who are attending Outdoor School are bringing home another package that outlines the structure, transportation, accommodation, among many other things regarding ODS. If you had any questions about ODS, hopefully you can find the answers there.
The last page in this package is a very important consent form that MUST be returned on Monday October 7. Mrs. Fletcher and I are required to submit all paper work that day. Please check student bags for a yellow package and send it back on Monday morning.
I appreciate all of your support in getting the students ready for this event! :)
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Outdoor School Information
Outdoor school is less than two weeks away! Today we had a meeting with all the grade 6's and 7's to discuss what to bring on October 15th. Here is what we talked about!
What to pack:
- Bedding
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Toiletries
- Towel (at least 1)
- Toothbrush
- Tooth paste
- Deodorant
- Soap/Shampoo (students are expected to take at least one shower while at ODS)
- Hair brush
- Clothing
- t-shirts x 6 (long sleeve and short sleeve for layering)
- Sweaters x 2
- Jacket (waterproof)
- Pants x 4 (warm)
- Rain pants (if you have)
- Pajamas
- Socks x alot! (cold, wet feet are awful! Bring extra to change throughout the day.)
- Boots (hiking or rain boots, lined if possible for warmth)
- Extra pair of shoes
- Toque
- Mittens or gloves x 2
- Underwear x 6
- Medication - there is a nurse onsite that will distribute medication as prescribed. Please place all medications into a zip lock bag in their original containers and give to Mrs. Fletcher or Ms. Smith when you get to school on Tuesday October 15th. Epi-pens and inhalers may be kept with your child.
What not to pack:
- Snacks (this includes gum and candy)
- Clothes that you do not want to get dirty
All personal belongings must fit into one bag and students must be able to carry this by themselves.
Outdoor School has a very strict rule about electronics; there are to be no cell phones, MP3 players, gaming devices while at ODS. That being said, we will allow the students to bring these for the bus ride there and back. When we arrive at ODS Mrs. Fletcher and I will label and collect all electronics and lock them safely in the teachers cabin, then return them for the bus ride home.
On October 15th, please arrive at school no later than 8:30 a.m. The bus will leave right away! Students will arrive back at school on Friday the 18th at 3:00 p.m. for pick up. It is going to be a very fun week and I am sure all students and teachers will be ready to rest and have a nice warm shower on Friday night.
If you have any further questions about Outdoor School, please contact me at kimsmith@sd44.ca
What to pack:
- Bedding
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Toiletries
- Towel (at least 1)
- Toothbrush
- Tooth paste
- Deodorant
- Soap/Shampoo (students are expected to take at least one shower while at ODS)
- Hair brush
- Clothing
- t-shirts x 6 (long sleeve and short sleeve for layering)
- Sweaters x 2
- Jacket (waterproof)
- Pants x 4 (warm)
- Rain pants (if you have)
- Pajamas
- Socks x alot! (cold, wet feet are awful! Bring extra to change throughout the day.)
- Boots (hiking or rain boots, lined if possible for warmth)
- Extra pair of shoes
- Toque
- Mittens or gloves x 2
- Underwear x 6
- Medication - there is a nurse onsite that will distribute medication as prescribed. Please place all medications into a zip lock bag in their original containers and give to Mrs. Fletcher or Ms. Smith when you get to school on Tuesday October 15th. Epi-pens and inhalers may be kept with your child.
What not to pack:
- Snacks (this includes gum and candy)
- Clothes that you do not want to get dirty
All personal belongings must fit into one bag and students must be able to carry this by themselves.
Outdoor School has a very strict rule about electronics; there are to be no cell phones, MP3 players, gaming devices while at ODS. That being said, we will allow the students to bring these for the bus ride there and back. When we arrive at ODS Mrs. Fletcher and I will label and collect all electronics and lock them safely in the teachers cabin, then return them for the bus ride home.
On October 15th, please arrive at school no later than 8:30 a.m. The bus will leave right away! Students will arrive back at school on Friday the 18th at 3:00 p.m. for pick up. It is going to be a very fun week and I am sure all students and teachers will be ready to rest and have a nice warm shower on Friday night.
If you have any further questions about Outdoor School, please contact me at kimsmith@sd44.ca
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Photo Orders
Photo Orders are due on Friday October 4th. I have mentioned in class and I want to make sure the information is also getting home.
Photo Re-take day has been schedule for Thursday October 17th, which is while we are away at Outdoor School. If you wish to get an individual photo of your child, now is the chance as we will miss the re-take day.
Photo Re-take day has been schedule for Thursday October 17th, which is while we are away at Outdoor School. If you wish to get an individual photo of your child, now is the chance as we will miss the re-take day.
Book Reports
Good Morning!
Students have been assigned a new project today in Language Arts. We have just finished reading a book as a class (Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner). They have been tracking the story by answering questions and writing chapter summaries. Now, they will write a book report based on a template that I have given them. The good copy of the Stone Fox book report is due Wednesday October 9, 2013.
In addition to the Stone Fox book report, the students are responsible to complete two more book reports on books of their choice. The due dates for these reports are Monday November 4, 2013 and Monday December 9, 2013.
Students have copies of the template and expectations for their book reports. The expectations can be found in Rubrics and Expectations tab on the blog. The template is listed below.
Title of book:
Author:
Setting:
Characters:
Conflict or Problem:
Conclusion or Resolution:
Your opinion about the book:
Students have been assigned a new project today in Language Arts. We have just finished reading a book as a class (Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner). They have been tracking the story by answering questions and writing chapter summaries. Now, they will write a book report based on a template that I have given them. The good copy of the Stone Fox book report is due Wednesday October 9, 2013.
In addition to the Stone Fox book report, the students are responsible to complete two more book reports on books of their choice. The due dates for these reports are Monday November 4, 2013 and Monday December 9, 2013.
Students have copies of the template and expectations for their book reports. The expectations can be found in Rubrics and Expectations tab on the blog. The template is listed below.
Title of book:
Author:
Setting:
Characters:
Conflict or Problem:
Conclusion or Resolution:
Your opinion about the book:
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