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SKI SCHOOL SESSION #2

1/31/2020

Seymour Ski School on Monday!

Monday morning will be our second ski school day at Seymour! Be sure to review all the following information so you are fully prepared. Keep in mind, we will be going rain or shine! If you have any questions, post them here! Mr. Hong will email the volunteer supervisor parents with more detailed information over the weekend. Please get your parents to check their email. Driver/student information will be sent directly to parents and will not be posted here due to privacy concerns.

IMPORTANT:

ARRIVE IN GYM ON MONDAY: 7:40am - 7:55am
DEPART LAURIER: As parents and students arrive, we will let you head to the mountain with your parent volunteer.
ARRIVE AT SEYMOUR MOUNTAIN: ~9:00
SKI SCHOOL START TIME: 9:15 Check in
LUNCH: 11:30am - 12:15pm
AFTERNOON LESSON: 12:15pm - 2:45pm

REVIEW WITH PARENTS IF YOU HAVE YET TO DO SO:

Alpine Responsibility Code (acknowledgement, what to wear/bring, etc)
Arrival procedures, lesson tags, and rental equipment (CLICK HERE) ---> [1] [2]
Pre-trip meeting information (reminders, equipment and clothing, lesson tags)

1.) MATH: No HW

2.) LA: No HW

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Holiday

VIDEO LINKS:
To be updated

MAKING CHANGES TO OUR PASTEL ART

1/30/2020

We have our very own 'Bob Ross' in our class! PASTEL ART!

Today, students made significant progress on their pastel art. They focused on learning intentions and success criteria to help them improve their new pastel art pieces. The learning process was evident as many students started, restarted, learned new skills, applied them, and continued to improve on their work.

IMPORTANT:

Decimals unit test tomorrow
Word Work quiz tomorrow

1.) MATH:

Unit test tomorrow
Estimating, calculating decimals, and Adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing decimals using various strategies
Complete all review questions assigned in class (Pg. 143 #1-7 and Pg. 148 #1-7, 11, 12)

2.) LA/WORD WORK QUIZ:

Click here for the useful vocabulary website.
Click here for the words for last week and this week. Check your pre-test for this week's words.
Your word work for this week must include:

a.) An example sentence you found online.
b.) A sentence you created based on the example you found.
c.) Part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, etc)

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Holiday - study for your math test and word work test.

VIDEO LINKS:
Writing a Scientific Conclusion

Sir Winston Churchill Secondary

1/29/2020

Click above to visit Churchill's site!

Today, the Vice-Principal from Churchill came to visit the Grade 7 students at Laurier. She quizzed the students on facts about the high school and other useful information. She reviewed useful information about Gr. 8. She reviewed the regular program and elective courses. In addition to this, she went over the timetable and what a typical day will look like next year. She explained what 'DAY 1' and 'DAY 2' looks like for your daily schedule next year.

IMPORTANT: If you haven't already done so, please submit your high school application directly to Churchill. We submitted all received applications to the Churchill today.

1.) MATH:

Write a learning reflection on your most recent math activity (FreshGrade - Decimal Party Planning)
You must include in your reflection all parts of our learning reflection criteria
You must also include if you had any corrections and if so, where you made your calculation error.
Decimals Unit Test on Friday.

2.) LA/WORD WORK:

Click here to access flash cards for Touching Spirit Bear.
If you create your own resource on Quizlet or Kahoot, please post it here to share with your classmates.
You will hand in your 2 sentences and parts of speech to me on Friday. If you have completed this already, feel free to upload it to FreshGrade under 'WORD WORK #4'

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Yesterday, the majority of you completed the PAR. If you did not participate, you should have completed your PAR based on what you did that day.
Most students did not follow the criteria closely.
Today, do the following on yesterday's PAR. Follow the instructions carefully and complete everything asked! Your report cards go home on Friday! ;-)

SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Self-assess your work with yesterday's criteria and the givens.
2.) POST A COMMENT as s reply to your original/editied/revised post INDICATING IF YOU HAVE
  MET THE CRITERIA from yesterday.
3.) Edit/revise your post based on your self-assessment and improve your writing. Keep in mind
  you should make sure you have included everything from the criteria. If you have already done
  this, try to improve your writing in your revised version from today!
4.) Those students who did not complete it yesterday, you must complete yesterday's requirements
before completing todays.
5.) Copy and paste your final version to the FreshGrade activity titled: PAR - Following criteria This
  will be evaluated on FreshGrade.

VIDEO LINKS:
38 Magical Pastel Art Techniques

SKI SCHOOL: Lesson #1

1/28/2020

Ski School at Seymour

Yesterday, you all participated in your first ski school lesson. We lucked out with the weather and enjoyed a relatively dry day on Seymour Mountain. Students of all abilities learned new skills and had the opportunity to apply them while skiing on the mountain. Thank you again to all the parent volunteers. Without your help, we would not have been able to participate in this wonderful opportunity. THANK YOU!!!!!

1.) LA/WORD WORK:

Click here for the useful vocabulary website.
Click here for the words for last week and this week. Check your pre-test for this week's words.
Your word work for this week must include:

a.) An example sentence you found online.
b.) A sentence you created based on the example you found.
c.) Part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, etc)

2.) MATH:

Your decimal party planning assignment is due as you walk in the door.
You will have a peer confirm your calculations in class. (ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN FOR YOUR CALCULATIONS!
Unit test on Friday

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Yesterday, you participate in your first ski school lesson.
Get creative today and write a short story about how the day went for you! Let's learn about 'PLOTS' and parts of a story today! (PLOT - the main events of a story presented in a an interrelates sequence).

SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Intro - engaging start to your story
2.) Setting (time and place of story)
3.) Characters - Name some characters and maybe how their attitudes changed throughout the
day.
4.) Rising action and climax - Something that built up gradually and ended with the highpoint of
your day!
5.) Conclusion

Self-assess your work with the above criteria and the givens. (POST A COMMENT AFTER YOUR STORY INDICATING IF YOU HAVE MET THE CRITERIA)
Edit/revise as needed.

VIDEO LINKS:
Plot Curve (Parts of a story)

MONDAY - SKI DAY (NOTE: SLIGHT CHANGE IN TIMES)

1/24/2020

Monday morning will be our first ski school day at Seymour! Be sure to review all the following information so you are fully prepared. Keep in mind, we will be going rain or shine! We have reviewed all the information below with you at school. Be sure to review this with your parents so you are prepared on Monday. If you have any questions, post them here! Mr. Hong will email your parents with more detailed volunteer/supervisor information over the weekend. Please get your parents to check their email. Driver/student information will be sent directly to parents and will not be posted here due to privacy concerns.

IMPORTANT:

ARRIVE IN GYM ON MONDAY: 7:40am - 7:55am
DEPART LAURIER: As parents and students arrive, we will let you head to the mountain with your parent volunteer. We are now hoping to leave the school by 8am at the latest. ***Note some students were moved by Mr. Hong/Mr. Fisher. Check the list on Monday morning.
ARRIVE AT SEYMOUR MOUNTAIN: ~9:15am -9:30am
SKI SCHOOL START TIME: 10:00AM-11:30am
LUNCH: 11:30am - 12:15pm
AFTERNOON LESSON: 12:15pm - 2:45pm

REVIEW WITH PARENTS:

Alpine Responsibility Code (acknowledgement, what to wear/bring, etc)
Arrival procedures, lesson tags, and rental equipment (CLICK HERE) ---> [1] [2]
Pre-trip meeting information (reminders, equipment and clothing, lesson tags)

1.) LA:

Word work quiz on Tuesday.
Click here for practice spelling tests and cue cards.

2.) MATH:

Party Planning assignment due on Tuesday.
Unit test on Wed.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Post a message here indicating you and your parents have reviewed all of the above information and the links provided. THIS IS FOR YOUR BENEFIT AND SAFETY!
Post any last minute questions you have about SKI SCHOOL!

VIDEO LINK:
Seymour Safety Video

SEYMOUR SKI SCHOOL

1/23/2020

Click to complete lunch survey order.

We just have a few more days until we go skiing! We hope you are all excited to participate! Our first session will be this Monday! Read the IMPORTANT information below carefully. Click here to select your food for each of the ski school days.

IMPORTANT:
1.) SKI TRIP FORMS
- Driver volunteer forms (RETURN TOMORROW if you haven't already done so - FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS)
- Seymour information forms (white/blue forms must be signed on front and back) A handful of you were given these to take home two days ago because they were incomplete. If it wasn't handed back to you, you do not need to worry.
- If for some reason you never returned some of the forms, be sure to return them tomorrow. (LAST CHANCE).

1.) MATH:

All math party planning activities must be completed by the end of the day tomorrow.
It is highly suggested you work on this at home today.

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Write a short paragraph after you have read everything above carefully and completely.
In your paragraph, you must include:
- you have read the daily blurb,
- you have completed the ski trip lunch menu survey order
- if you have returned all forms and if not, which ones you have to hand in tomorrow
- include what you are hoping to get out of this experience

VIDEO LINK:
How to Ski

GLOW CRYSTALS AND THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

1/22/2020

GLOWING GROW CRYSTALS

Today, students had an opportunity to make glow crystals using the scientific method! Students have been learning about this method over the last few weeks and were able to put their background knowledge to use. Students were fully engaged in each step of the process and used various materials and equipment to mix, measure, and create a solution that will turn into glow crystals! They will record and document their qualitative and quantitative observations over the next 7 days. Ask your child about what they learned today!
IMPORTANT:

Correction: The Churchill parent informational night was last night.

1.) MATH: Continue working on your DECIMAL PARTY booklets. Plan your math party!

2.) LA/NOVEL APPROACH:

If you didn't finish your 'BIG IDEA - POWERFUL RESPONSE' practice activity last night, please complete this for tomorrow.
We will be working on some self/peer assessments tomorrow.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today, you had an opportunity to get hands on experience with the scientific method!
Write a paragraph about what you learned in Science today!
Today's learning intention: I can conduct a simple science experiment using the scientific method.

SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (intro, body, and conclusion)
2.) States if you feel you met the learning intention.
3.) Includes 2-3 reasons/examples/supporting sentences on reasons why you feel you met it or
didn't meet the learning intention.
4.) Check for the givens (spelling, capitals, grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation)
5.) Give feedback to one student you don't often interact with (on the above criteria).
6.) Edit/revise as needed.

VIDEO LINKS:
Crystal Growing by Discovery Kids

GEERING UP WITH UBC!

1/21/2020

GEERING UP with UBC!

Today, our students were luck to have 2 S.T.E.M. (Science, technology, engineering, and math) instructors from UBC come into our class to teach our students more about coding and electrical circuits. Students engaged in programming using 'SCRATCH' coding and 'MAKEY-MAKEY' circuit boards. They created programs and devices that detected moisture/rain. Students collaborated with one another to solve a problem! Thank you to Amy and Parissa for helping us learn today! Parents, click here to see a quick video showcasing the learning today.

IMPORTANT:

Click here to view the SKI SCHOOL HANDOUT. You will find all the relevant information here. See highlighted section for what to wear and bring on Monday's first ski trip!
Students who did not have the back of the white SKI TRIP FORM signed, please be sure to return this tomorrow!
Click here to learn the Basketball offence:

1.) MATH:

Bring a few flyers from a newspaper tomorrow so you can work on your 'PLANNING A PARTY' decimal assignment.

2.) LA/NOVEL APPROACH:

Share your practice 'POWERFUL RESPONSE' with Mr. Hong if you haven't already done so. (EDIT ACCESS)
Post a shared link (EDIT ACCESS) to FreshGrade on your Powerful Response practice activity.
Share with two students if you haven't already done so. Remember, any feedback you give a classmate should be based on the criteria points!
Complete your PR based on the rubric you were given today.
Note, you should copy and paste your PR for the Giving Tree into your document and edit/revise using your rubric. This can be found here.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today, you were lucky to learn from the GEERING UP instructors. Write about what you learned!
Write a paragraph using the 6 traits of writing (Poster on our white board) you have been learning about this year (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions/givens)

SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format
2.) Include an engaging hook.
3.) 3 supporting points/examples of what you learned
4.) A conclusion.
5.) Give feedback to one student in your group based on the 'GIVENS'.
6.) Edit/revise as needed.

VIDEO LINKS:
What is Geering Up?

OIL PASTEL ART

1/16/2020

Today, students learned how to use different materials and techniques to create unique artistic effects. Mr. Hong used a video and modelled step-by-step how to create a snowy night with pastels. Afterwards, students were able to use the iPads and the YouTube video to follow the step-by-step instructions on how to create the art piece. It is amazing how every student was able to follow the criteria outlined on the handout and video to create something special! WAY TO GO EVERYONE! Click here to see some examples (I will update this link to the images later this evening).

IMPORTANT:

Please make your skiing payment this evening. I will submit the funds to Seymour Mountain this evening.
Funds are non-refundable unless there is a medical reason.

1. MATH:

Complete pg. 123, mark, and correct at home.
5 questions quiz on dividing with decimals tomorrow

2.) LA/WORD WORK:

Quiz on Monday due to the short week.

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today, you learned how to use pastels to blend and to create a glowing effect around the moon that you drew.
In paragraph format, please write about what you learned:

SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (Intro, body - 3 supporting points/examples, and conclusion)
2.) Include something you found easy, something you found challenging, and something you will do
differently next time.
4.) Check your work for the givens (spelling, capitals, sentence structure, grammar, and
punctuation).
5.) Give on a feedback buddy from your table group feedback on the above criteria. (2 - 3 points to
improve on).
6.) Edit/revise based on the feedback or a self-assessment

VIDEO LINKS:
Pastel Snowy Winter Scene

NOVEL APPROACH QUIZ / SCIENCE QUIZ

1/14/2020

Today, you had a short quiz on the scientific method and reading strategies. Hopefully everyone did well and didn't find it too challenging. If you have been keeping up with the work, you should have had no problem with it. Thank you to all students who returned their ski school forms and made payment. About half of you have paid. Please talk to your parents about making payment tonight unless you have made alternative arrangements with me.

IMPORTANT:

Please return all ski trip forms tomorrow.
Make payment tonight please if you have not yet done so.

1.) LA: Work on your word work.

2.) MATH:

Pg. 123 Every odd questions.
Mark/correct at home

3.) WORK: Complete any other assigned work.

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

In paragarph format:
- Watch the 'WHAT TO WEAR SKIING' video and write a paragraph about what you still need to get so you are ready for skiing.
See you all tomorrow!

VIDEO LINKS:
What to Wear Skiing - Beginner Ski Tips

SEYMOUR SKI SCHOOL

1/13/2020

Click above to watch Seymour Mountain Videos.

Mrs. Horne has fixed the issues with the payment system. Your parents can logon and pay now. Click here to access the online payment system. Today, we received 43 out of the 59 forms. We look forward to receiving the rest tomorrow. Don't forget to bring it tomorrow if you forgot it today! Click here to watch some videos put out by Seymour mountain.
IMPORTANT:

Return your ski school forms
Make your online payment
If you are paying in installments, please submit it directly to Mrs. Horne in the office.

1.) MATH: Any unfinished work.

2.) LA/WORD WORK: Any unfinished work.

3.) LA/SOCIALS/CURRENT EVENTS: Any unfinished work.

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

Post a paragraph about how you either self-regulated or didn't self-regulate today.

SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (engaging hook, body, and conclusion)
2.) Includes at least 2 supporting points/examples
3.) Givens (spelling, capitals, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, etc).

Self-assess your work based on the givens above.
Give your feedback buddy from your group feedback on the above criteria.
Edit/revise

VIDEO LINK:
Ski Ability Level
Snowboard Ability Level

SEYMOUR SKI SCHOOL

1/10/2020

FINALLY! We have sent home the ski school field trip forms. They can also be accessed on this link for those of you who were away today. Parents, please make payment as soon as possible as we would like to organize parent volunteer drivers for each day as soon as possible. We need parent volunteers to drive and to ski with the students. We have about 8 FREE spots for parents who would like to ski with us on each of the days. Priority will be given to parents who are able to drive.

SYSTEM GLITCH: Some parents are experiencing a system glitch where you are unable to select only one of the options. If you experience this, not to worry, we will fix it with the office staff on Monday and you can make payment after it is fixed. *****

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SKI SCHOOL:
1.) Click here to make payment ASAP. Please pay online and do not send cheques.
2.) The first price you will see will be $0. Please click this and you will see two options.
OPTION 1 - $285 for rentals (lunch/lessons included)
OPTION 2 - $250 if you are not renting (lunch/lessons included in price)
3.) If the majority of students pay right away, you will be able to obtain your season's pass for Seymour mountain right away next week. This will allow you to go ride at Seymour anytime you like. This is absolutely FREE with your ski school participation!
4.) Email Mr. Hong if you have any questions or if you are experiencing financial hardship or if you need to pay in installments at a later time.

1.) LA/WORD WORK: Quiz delayed until Monday.

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Never have two teachers ever in the history of education received all their field trip forms back so quickly.
Our goal is to have everyone bring their forms and have as many of you make your payments over the weekend!
Read the daily blurb and follow the instructions for payment.
Complete the front and back of all the field trip forms that were sent home today. If you lost them, click here.
POST A MESSAGE HERE ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL THE FORMS AND HAVE PUT THEM IN YOUR BACK PACKS. MAKE SURE ALL FORMS ARE RETURNED ON MONDAY, JUNE 12TH.

VIDEO LINKS:
Seymour Ski and Snowboard Lesson Check-in

SCIENTIFIC VARIABLES

1/9/2020

SCIENTIFIC VARIABLES

Today was a full day of learning at Laurier. Students started the day with some basketball with Mr. Fisher. Then they worked on responding to descriptive feedback on their 5 paragraph essays. Most students are well on their way to submitting them tomorrow. We got back to Math today and reviewed some of the math we completed before the winter break. In the afternoon, we talked about healthy living and communicable diseases. In addition to this, we spent time on diving deeper into the scientific method by learning more about scientific variables. Click here if you want to play the Jeopardy game.

1.) LA/WRITING: Essays are due tomorrow. Print it out and hand it in as you walk in the door. Your essay rubric must be attached.

2.) SCIENCE: Complete scientific method worksheets (2).

3.) MATH: Complete pg 119 #1-4 and mark/correct at home.

4.) LA/WORD WORK: Quiz tomorrow. Click here for your words.

5.) POST A RESPONSE:

Holiday

VIDEO LINKS:
Scientific Variables

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

1/8/2020

ELEPHANT TOOTHPASTE

Today, students continued responding to feedback and conferencing with Mr. Hong, Ms. Janzen, and Mrs. Altman to improve their essays. Students have also been engaging in the peer assessment process by sharing their work with their classmates. This is a sign of students taking ownership of their learning. The writing process has taken the students ~1.5 months from the generating ideas to the editing/revision process. Learning takes time.

IMPORTANT:

Hopefully we can send the ski trip forms home by Friday. We apologize for any inconveniences.

1.) LA/WRITING: Edited/revised 5-Paragraph essays are due on Friday.
LA/WORDWORK: Quiz on Friday. Complete one synonym for each word and 1 sentence using your
original word.

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Holiday - Keep working on your essays using your rubrics/criteria.

VIDEO LINKS:
Elephant Toothpaste World Record

POWERFUL RESPONSE (BIG IDEA)

1/7/2020

Today, students completed their lesson on synthesizing and evaluating information to determine the big idea. We will be moving onto picture books, book clubs, powerful language, and powerful response writing. The learning that has become quite visible in the classroom has been amazing to see. Each and every student has become well-versed in comprehension/reading strategies that help them deepen their understanding.

IMPORTANT: Ski forms will go home tomorrow. Sorry for the delays.

1.) LA/WRITING:

Work on edits/revisions/feedback on your essays.
All students should have their drafts completed and are working towards finalizing your edits/revision.

2.) SKI FORMS: They will go home tomorrow. Sorry for the delays.

3.) WORD WORK:

Click here for a list of the words.
One synonym
Example sentence using the original word

4.) LA/NOVEL APPROACH:

Complete visible thinking and powerful responses (Big idea).

5.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today, you worked on your final reading strategy lesson with the poem, "The Giving Tree."
You completed your visible thinking and started your pre-assessment activity for your big ideas (powerful responses)
Write a paragraph explaining what you think the big idea of the poem is.

SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (intro, body, and conclusion)
2.) Givens (spelling, capitals, grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation)
3.) States the big idea
4.) Provides evidence from the poem/story that supports the big idea
5.) Explains what the character has learned.
6.) Gives thoughts about the big idea.
7.) Explains why you have this thought as your big idea.
8.) Check your paragraph to make sure you have included everything listed in the above criteria
and post a message stating if you have met the criteria. If not, edit/revise your original post.

VIDEO LINKS:
Ski Safety Video

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SKI SCHOOL SESSION #2

MAKING CHANGES TO OUR PASTEL ART

Sir Winston Churchill Secondary

SKI SCHOOL: Lesson #1

MONDAY - SKI DAY (NOTE: SLIGHT CHANGE IN TIMES)

SEYMOUR SKI SCHOOL

GLOW CRYSTALS AND THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

GEERING UP WITH UBC!

OIL PASTEL ART

NOVEL APPROACH QUIZ / SCIENCE QUIZ

SEYMOUR SKI SCHOOL

SEYMOUR SKI SCHOOL

SCIENTIFIC VARIABLES

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

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