Sunday, June 24, 2012

Weekly Update June 24, 2012

Thank-you to Mr. Stark, Mr. & Mrs. Mourant, and Mr. Katyrynuik for driving the students to camp and back. Also thank-you to Mr. K for staying with us and supervising the boys cabin at Luther Village. I think the class really enjoyed Luther Village and the activities. The food was great and our camp counselors did a fantastic job! I will be getting some feedback from the students this week and will hopefully start planning for camp early next year.


ELA--The students have presented their creative writing stories. They did a great job. They will be presenting their final novel projects for all three novels on Monday and we will be finishing our portfolios for the year. We will be viewing Where the Red Fern Grows and The Boy with the Striped Pajamas on Thursday next week. Students can bring in movie snacks to view these movies in the a.m.

Social Studies--The students will be completing some research/worksheets on Reformation Monday.

HAVE A FANTASTIC SUMMER! GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR TRAVELS AND FUTURE ENDEAVOURS!

Important Dates
June 25--No School
June 27--Grade 8 Graduation 1:00 p.m., Dinner at Celebrations--6:15
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, June 18, 2012

Weekly Update June 18, 2012

Thank-you to the families for attending BSLC on Sunday and to the Grade 8s for presenting great speeches. Awesome job!


Camp Information--All students need to arrive at the school between 8:00 and 8:15. We will be leaving the school at 8:30 to arrive at Luther Village at 12:00. On Thursday we will arrive back at the school by 3:30. The Year-End BBQ starts at 4:30. I have all contact information with me in case I need to reach anyone. The kids are really excited!!! Pack for rain!!

Health--We have completed our Sex Health Unit.

ELA--The students will start presenting their creative writing stories on Friday. They will also be hand-in their last final novel project and presenting all of their previous ones. We have now completed our last Spelling. We will be viewing Where the Red Fern Grows and The Boy with the Striped Pajamas next week.

Social Studies--Students have completed their chapters on the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The will be completing the year with Reformation and Revolutions.


Important Dates
June 19--21--Gr. 7/8 Camp, Luther Village
Jun 21--PIP BBQ--4:30
June 22--Shops p.m.
June 25--No School
June 27--Grade 8 Graduation 1:00 p.m., Dinner at Celebrations--6:15
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, June 10, 2012

Weekly Update June 10, 2012

Camp Information--Final payments were due on Friday. Thanks to those who have handed them in already. Students should be at the school between 8:00 and 8:15 on June 19th. We will be leaving promptly at 8:30 to arrive at Luther Village by 12:00 p.m. Please make sure to follow the packing list. The students and I have discussed our activities, packing items, etc. A camp schedule is attached.


Health--We will be starting our Sex Health Unit on Monday. If you have any questions, please contact me at the school.

ELA--The students are working on their final novel. They have handed in their final project on their second novel. There are no Reader Responses due for June. The students are working on a story for the last two weeks instead of writing Power Paragraphs. They will present their story the last week of school. We are completing our last week of Spelling.

Math-- Gr. 7s should have brought home their Ch. 12 Test for signing. The Gr. 8s have now completed Ch. 12--Tessellations

Social Studies-- Students have completed their chapter on the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas. They will have a quiz on Monday. They will be peer-teaching their chapter on the Middle Ages as well as creating their own quiz questions. We will be ending the year with the Renaissance, Reformation and Revolutions.

Important Dates
June 13--Gr. 8--Purchase tickets for Celebrations
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 21--PIP BBQ--4:30
June 22--Shops p.m.
June 25--No School
June 27--Grade 8 Graduation 1:00 p.m., Dinner at Celebrations--6:15
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, June 3, 2012

Weekly Update June 3, 2012

Camp Information--Thank you to families for handing in forms on Friday. Some forms were sent home to be finalized. I will be sending them to Luther Village this week. The remainder of the trip cost will be sent to you in a separate email and due in early June.


Health--I sent home a permission slip on Friday to be signed for students to participate in the Sex Health Unit. Please sign and return it by Wednesday.

ELA--The students will finish their second novel tomorrow. Their final project for their second novel will be due on June 8. They will begin their last novel and will have their first Meeting on Wednesday, June 6. There are no Reader Responses due for June. The students will be completing a story for the last two weeks instead of writing Power Paragraphs. They will present their story the last week of school. We have two more weeks of Spelling Units to complete.

Math-- Gr. 7s are working on Ch. 12--Median, Mode, Outliers. They will complete Ch. 12 by Wednesday. The Gr. 8s are working on Ch. 12--Tessellations. Their final project is due on Tuesday, June 5.

Social Studies-- Students will be completing their chapter on the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas this week. They will be peer-teaching their chapter on the Middle Ages this week as well.

Important Dates
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.