Sunday, May 27, 2012

Weekly Update May 27, 2012

Camp Information--Forms and information will be coming home soon. Please make sure to read all of the information with your child and return any permission forms by the date indicated. The remainder of the trip cost will be due in early June.



ELA--The students have finished their first novel and have begun their second novel. Their final project for their second novel will be due on June 8. They will be reading three novels: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Where the Red Fern Grows, and Island of the Blue Dolphin. Two Reader Responses are due on May 28.

Math-- Gr. 7s are working on Ch. 12--Median, Mode, Outliers. The Gr. 8s are working on Ch. 12--Tessellations. Both grades should finish at the end of the week.


Social Studies-- Student completed their study on the cultures of Ghana and Mali and have begun working on the cultures of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas.

Important Dates
May 29--Shops p.m.
May 30--Evening of the Arts
June 6--Shops p.m.
June 14--Shops p.m.
June 17--Graduates @ BSL Church @ 10:00
June 18--Lunch Lady
June 19--21--Gr. 7/8 Camp, Luther Village
June 22--Shops p.m.
June 25--No School
June 27--Grade 8 Graduation 1:00 p.m.
June 29--Last Day of School--9:00 a.m. Kindergarten Grad, Sports Day 10:30 a.m., Awards 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Weekly Update May 21, 2012

Thank-you--Thank-you to to all of the students who performed at the Ascension Day Service on Thursday. They did a great job.


Camp Information--Forms and information will be coming home soon. I am just finalizing the schedule with Luther Village. Please make sure to read all of the information with your child and return any permission forms by the date indicated. The remainder of the trip cost will be due in early June.

Health--I will be sending home a permission slip for students to participate in the Sex Ed. Health Unit. Please sign and return it. If you have questions please call or email me.

ELA--The students are finishing their first novel on Tuesday. Their final project will be due on Friday, May 25. They will begin their next novel immediately to have enough time to finish all three by the end of the year. They will be reading three novels: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Where the Red Fern Grows, and Island of the Blue Dolphin. Two Reader Responses are due on May 27.

Math-- Gr. 7s completed Ch. 11 on Linear Relations, Expressions and Equations and will have a test on Tuesday. The Gr. 8s have completed Ch.11 on Probability and have a test on Tuesday. Both grades start Ch. 12 on Wednesday which is their final chapter for math.

Social Studies-- Students will complete their study on the cultures of Ghana and Mali this week.

Important Dates
May 29--Shops p.m.
May 30--Evening of the Arts
June 6--Shops p.m.
June 14--Shops p.m.
June 17--Graduates @ BSL Church @ 10:00
June 18--Lunch Lady
June 19--21--Gr. 7/8 Camp, Luther Village
June 22--Shops p.m.
June 25--No School
June 27--Grade 8 Graduation 1:00 p.m.
June 29--Last Day of School--9:00 a.m. Kindergarten Grad, Sports Day 10:30 a.m., Awards 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Weekly Update May 13, 2012

Thank-you--Thank-you to Sandy (Ryan K.'s Mom) and Kathy (Katarina's Mom) for delivering the Thank-you cards and cheque to Winnipeg Harvest and Siloam Mission.  Winnipeg Harvest was very grateful for the donation of $390.


ELA--The students have started working on their Literature Circles/Novel Studies until the end of the year.  They will be reading three novels:  The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Where the Red Fern Grows, and Island of the Blue Dolphin.  Two Reader Responses are due on May 27.
Math-- Gr. 7s started Ch. 11 on Linear Relations, Expressions and Equations.  The Gr. 8s have started Ch.11 on Probability.
Social Studies-- Students are studying the Transition to the Modern World--the cultures of Ghana and Mali.
Important Dates
May 14--Lunch Lady
May 18--Shops p.m.
May 21--No School
May 29--Shops p.m.
May 30--Evening of the Arts
June 6--Shops p.m.
June 14--Shops p.m.
June 17--Graduates @ BSL Church @ 10:00
June 18--Lunch Lady
June 19--21--Gr. 7/8 Camp, Luther Village
June 22--Shops p.m.
June 25--No School
June 27--Grade 8 Graduation 1:00 p.m.
June 29--Last Day of School--9:00 a.m. Kindergarten Grad, Sports Day 10:30 a.m., Awards 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Weekly Update April 29, 2012

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION--It was great to see some of you on Wed. at the chapel service. We hope you enjoyed your flowers made by the Gr. 7/8s.


Field Trip Forms--Famine forms were sent home as well as a commitment form for Ascension Day Service on May 17.


Volunteers Needed--Our class prepared two thank-you cards for Winnipeg Harvest and Siloam Mission. We need volunteers to deliver them as well as a cheque to Winnipeg Harvest. Some of the students showed some interest but I haven't heard back from anyone. If anyone would be interested in delivering these cards could you please let me know a.s.a.p.

ELA--We have reviewed Literature Circles and expectations for the groups. We will be starting novel studies to end the year. The students will be continuing their presentations on Bullying/Cyber Bullying. Four Reader Responses are due on May 27.


Math-- Gr. 7s will be starting Ch. 11 on Linear Relations on Monday. Their tests will go home for signing then. Gr. 8s will be finishing Ch. 10 with a test on Tuesday. They will start Ch.11 on Probability later this week.

Social Studies-- Students have begun studying the Transition to the Modern World.

Important Dates
May 7--Book Orders Due
May 10--Shops p.m.
May 14--Lunch Lady
May 18--Shops p.m.
May 21--No School
May 29--Shops p.m.
May 30--Evening of the Arts
June 6--Shops p.m.
June 14--Shops p.m.
June 17--Graduates @ BSL Church @ 10:00
June 18--Lunch Lady
June 19--21--Gr. 7/8 Camp, Luther Village
June 22--Shops p.m.
June 25--No School
June 27--Grade 8 Graduation 1:00 p.m.
June 29--Last Day of School--9:00 a.m. Kindergarten Grad, Sports Day 10:30 a.m., Awards 1:00-2:00 p.m.