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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

10/31/2022

No updates today. Have a Happy Halloween tonight! NO HOMEWORK! NO PAR! STAY SAFE OUT THERE!

CONFERENCE TIME

10/28/2022

Post your learning reflections

Parent, thank you for scheduling your appointment on the sign up sheet that was emailed out. Please be on time for your meeting next week. I will do my best to stay on schedule. Each family has a 15 minute time slot. Your child has completed an academic / behavioural self-assessment as well as a goal setting handout. We will review this together during the conference and I will be happy to answer any questions you have. Students learned how to reflect on their learning today. This will become a regular part of their learning experience and parents will be able to read these reflections on their TEAMS accounts. Please ask your child for their login information.

IMPORTANT:
1.) STUDENT CONFERENCES: If your parents have yet to sign up for a conference, please have them check their email and click on the schedule link. 3 parents have not yet signed up.

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) READING: 30 minutes

2.) SCIENCE:

I have listed some reliable resources for you below. Feel free to check them out and use them for your research. Don't forget to keep track of your sources!
Body Systems Resource #1 | Body Systems Resource #2 | Body Systems Resource #3 | Body Systems Resource #4 | Body Systems Resource #5 |

3.) LEARNING REFLECTIONS:

Click here to see the learning reflection criteria.
Click here to see the example we created in class on Friday.
If you have not yet done so, log onto TEAMS ->ASSIGNMENTS and complete learning reflections based on the above criteria and use the example to model from.
Use everything you have learned about paragraph writing when you write your reflections. (Intro/body/conclusion)
REFLECTIONS TO BE COMPLETED: Name card, collage, math quiz, and French quiz (No need for the reading logs and wordwork right now) FOLLOW THE CRITERIA!

4.) LA - WRITING:

Complete your paragraph for Mr. T.

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

HOLIDAY - NO PAR THIS WEEKEND!

VIDEO LINKS:
Human Body Systems Functions Overview

SOAR ASSEMBLY

10/27/2022

Click above for the national anthem.

Today, Mr. T co-created an action criteria with the students for self-regulating during assemblies. Prior to heading down for our first school-wide assembly, the students reviewed the new c-chart! It was amazing how self-regulated the students were on their way to the gym, during the assembly, and on the way back. Mr. T did a great job setting the expectations for the students. For the first time in a very long time, we sang the national anthem before the assembly started. Later, students continued reviewing for the unit math test tomorrow. The slideshow Mr. T created is linked below. In the afternoon, we learned French and did some preparations for the student/parent/teacher conferences that will happen next week.

IMPORTANT:
1.) MATH: Unit test tomorrow!

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) READING: 30 minutes

2.) MATH: Complete all review questions posted yesterday.

| Chapter 1 Self-test | Chapter 1 Chapter review | Pg. 29 #6 and #9 | Pg 33 #3 |
Check with the answer key at the back of your textbook.

3.) SCIENCE: Body systems - You should have at least 3 total different body systems completed for tomorrow on your graphic organizers.

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain step-by-step (using transition words like first, second, third, etc) how to complete my daily PAR.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) PARAGRAPH FORMAT: intro/body/ conclusion.
2.) GIVENS: Pay close attention to your spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc.
3.) INTRO: Make it as exciting and engaging as possible.
4.) BODY: Step-by-step, explain the steps to setting using proper technique.
5.) CONCLUSION: Tie up your paragraph smoothly.
6.) PEER FEEDBACK/SELF-ASSESSMENT: Give 1 student 2 things to improve on based on the above criteria.
7.) REVISED VERSION: Based on the feedback you receive or the self-assessment you complete, post a revised version as a reply to your original post.

VIDEO LINKS:
Oh Canada

SETTING TECHNIQUE

10/26/2022

Setting technique

Today, the students learned more about volleyball and how to set a volleyball with the proper technique. In language arts, Mr. T modelled how to complete their visible thinking activities on their 'reading' activities. In math, students continued reviewing for the math test (this Friday). After lunch, students dove into science. Some of them made observations for their ecosystems projects and the others were introduced to what they will do to show their learning when they finish their research. We reviewed some project options and some criteria that will be evaluated.

IMPORTANT:
1.) MATH TEST: Friday (GCF, LCM, prime factorization, primes, composites, and divisibility rules)

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) READING: 25 minutes

2.) MATH:

Math booklets must be completed by tomorrow (The majority of you had it completed today).
Complete the Ch. 1 Self test on pg. 35.
Continue working on the textbook questions for review (You will have time to work on the below questions in class but you should do some at home tonight as well to prepare you for Friday.)
| Chapter 1 Self-test | Chapter 1 Chapter review | Pg. 29 #6 and #9 | Pg 33 #3 |
Check with the answer key at the back of your textbook.

3.) SCIENCE:

BODY SYSTEMS - Complete as many more body systems on your graphic organizer as possible. minimum (1).

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

Watch the posted video and explain how to set properly.
LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain how to use proper technique to improve my setting.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) PARAGRAPH FORMAT: intro/body/ conclusion.
2.) GIVENS: Pay close attention to your spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc.
3.) INTRO: Make it as exciting and engaging as possible.
4.) BODY: Step-by-step, explain the steps to setting using proper technique.
5.) CONCLUSION: Tie up your paragraph smoothly.
6.) PEER FEEDBACK/SELF-ASSESSMENT: Give 1 student 2 things to improve on based on the above criteria.
7.) REVISED VERSION: Based on the feedback you receive or the self-assessment you complete, post a revised version as a reply to your original post.

VIDEO LINKS:
How to Improve Your Volleyball Setting

PARAGRAPH WRITING - ENGAGING HOOKS (Topic sentences)

10/24/2022

Click above to watch the video!

Today, students started the day off with a drumming class. We were lucky to have a special music instructor who taught the students about different types of drums, how to drum, and how to sing the songs. In math, we continued practicing using the divisibility rules. In writing, Mr. T taught the students about paragraph writing. More specifically, engaging hooks/topic sentences. Later, students learned how to synthesize information for their practice inquiries.

IMPORTANT:
1.) GROUSE GRIND FIELD TRIPS: The tentative date is Monday, November 7th. We are looking for parent volunteers to drive. Please talk to your parents to see if they can drive!

2.) MATH TEST: This Friday (GCF, LCM, Factorization, and Divisibility)

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) READING: 30 minutes of independent reading and log it on your sheet.

2.) LA - WRITING: Complete your activity that Mr. T assigned in class (Engaging hooks/topic sentences)

3.) MATH: Complete 3 more worksheets from the divisibility rules workbook.

4.) SCIENCE (Body Systems): Complete 1 body system section of your graphic organizer.

5.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today, we continued our research in inquiry and learned how to synthesize information. Students have been 'immersing' themselves in their inquiries and phase 3 (Coalesce) and 4 (Going Public) are upon us.
Watch the posted video again.
LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain how what it means to synthesize information.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) PARAGRAPH FORMAT: intro/body/ conclusion.
2.) GIVENS: Pay close attention to your spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc.
3.) INTRO: Make it as exciting and engaging as possible.
4.) BODY: Include at least 2-3 examples/supporting points.
5.) CONCLUSION: Tie up your paragraph smoothly.
6.) PEER FEEDBACK/SELF-ASSESSMENT: Give 1 student 2 things to improve on based on the above criteria.
7.) REVISED VERSION: Based on the feedback you receive or the self-assessment you complete, post a revised version as a reply to your original post.

VIDEO LINKS:
Synthesizing Information

SOAR COMMITTEE REPS - VOTE

10/20/2022

Click above to vote for your 2 SOAR COMMITTEE REPS.

Today, students had music class with Ms. Chung. She has posted some information on Teams for you to check out. Please see what she posted. Later, students continued practicing their use of divisibility rules. The plan is to have the unit test for LCM, GCF, factorization, and divisibility rules later next week. Keep this in mind. In addition to this, students also did some background knowledge building with their body systems assignment and others continued building and monitoring their ecosystems projects. Click here to nominate and vote for 2 students who you feel will do the best job as your Div 2 SOAR COMMITTEE reps!

IMPORTANT:
1.) GROUSE GRIND FORMS: Please return and make payment online. WE STILL NEED DRIVERS! ASK YOUR PARENTS!
2.) VOTE: Click here to vote for your SOAR committee reps. One vote per student.

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) MATH:

Complete first 4 pages of the booklet from class.
Watch the posted math video/song on divisibility rules.

2.) READING: 25 minutes, log, and have your parents initial this.

3.) TEAMS ASSIGNMENTS: Upload any assignments that you have received back and have been evaluated.

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today, we talked about plot. We talked about a plot curve (intro, rising action, climax, declining action, and the conclusion. We all agreed that we are at the climax of 'GROUND ZERO'.
LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain how Brandon must have felt after he was no longer able to communicate with his father.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) PARAGRAPH FORMAT: intro/body/ conclusion.
2.) GIVENS: Pay close attention to your spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc.
3.) INTRO: Make it as exciting and engaging as possible.
4.) BODY: Include at least 2-3 examples/supporting points.
5.) CONCLUSION: Tie up your paragraph smoothly.
6.) PEER FEEDBACK/SELF-ASSESSMENT: Give 1 student 2 things to improve on based on the above criteria.
7.) REVISED VERSION: Based on the feedback you receive or the self-assessment you complete, post a revised version as a reply to your original post.

VIDEO LINKS:
DIVISIBILITY RULES SONG

TEAMS

10/19/2022

Upload your work to your assignments on TEAMS!

Today, students learned how to do the 'VOLLEYBALL DANCE' in PE. We have been working on movement strategies in volleyball and learning proper techniques that can help them succeed in this sport. Later, they learned how to upload examples of their work onto TEAMS. We will be using TEAMS for their digital portfolios this year. Parents, please ensure you have their login information so you can view their assessments/evaluations on a regular basis. In math, we continued learning about divisibility rules and we continued with our mini-inquiries during Social Studies.

IMPORTANT:
1.) TEAMS: Continue uploading any assignments that have been evaluated so your parents can view them. Provide your parents with your TEAMS login information.
2.) GROUSE GRIND: Return forms and make payment online if you have not yet done so (Himavanth, Wesley, and Herschel).

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) READING: 25 minutes, log, and have parents initial.

2.) MATH: Complete the worksheet on divisibilty of the number 5.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today, we read about how a person in a wheelchair was caught in the world trade centre and was unable to walk down the stairs on his own. I wonder how he must have felt? I wonder how the other people trying to get down the stairs must have felt?
Write from one or both perspectives! Write from the person in the wheelchair's perspective or from the people waiting behind him. Talk about what must have been going through their minds as they were trying to get down the building!
LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain how different people can have different perspectives in life or death situations.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) PARAGRAPH FORMAT: intro/body/ conclusion.
2.) GIVENS: Pay close attention to your spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc.
3.) INTRO: Make it as exciting and engaging as possible.
4.) BODY: Include at least 2-3 examples/supporting points.
5.) CONCLUSION: Tie up your paragraph smoothly.
6.) PEER FEEDBACK/SELF-ASSESSMENT: Give 1 student 2 things to improve on based on the above criteria.
7.) REVISED VERSION: Based on the feedback you receive or the self-assessment you complete, post a revised version as a reply to your original post.

VIDEO LINKS:
Flying Penguins

CAREER EDUCATION

10/18/2022

Careers

Today, we started the day off by learning how to transfer over our visible thinking over to our graphic organizers. Now that the students have built their foundations, they will be able to learn the 'NOVEL APPROACH' to reading much more smoothly! Later, we continued learning about the 6 traits of good writing and also continued learning about career clusters! Mr. T. taught the students a lesson on divisibility rules and in Science we learned more about body systems and ecosystems.

IMPORTANT:
1.) FIELD TRIP FORMS: Please return Grouse Grind forms and pay online asap. Tentative date for field trip is November 7th.

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) READING: 25 minutes

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today, we learned that Brandon felt a sense of relief after he learned that his father was alive. Today, write a paragraph on what would have been going on in your mind if you were in the same situation.
LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain how I would feel if I didn't know if my father was alive and how I would feel after finding out he was alive.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) PARAGRAPH FORMAT: intro/body/ conclusion.
2.) GIVENS: Pay close attention to your spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc.
3.) INTRO: Make it as exciting and engaging as possible.
4.) BODY: Include at least 2-3 examples/supporting points. (AT LEAST ONE CONNECTION USING YOUR BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE)
5.) CONCLUSION: Tie up your paragraph smoothly.
6.) PEER FEEDBACK/SELF-ASSESSMENT: Give 1 student 2 things to improve on based on the above criteria.
7.) REVISED VERSION: Based on the feedback you receive or the self-assessment you complete, post a revised version as a reply to your original post.

VIDEO LINKS:
How Wolves Change Rivers

CAREER EDUCATION

10/17/2022

6 Write Traits

Today, Mr. T taught the student their first lesson! He taught them PE. He gave them a volleyball pre-assessment and taught them the importance of movement. Afterwards, students learned about career clusters in career education. They will continue this laster this week. After recess, the students had writing class and were introduced to the 6 traits of good writing. After lunch, we had science and inquiry.

IMPORTANT:
1.) PRO-D DAY: Pro-d day on Friday (no school)>
2.) GROUSE GRIND: Return forms and make payments. WE STILL DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH VOLUNTEER DRIVERS.
3.) ENSPIRE PARENT FORMS: Please read the form sent home today. All students will be participating this year. There is no survey to complete. Please ignore the last line on the letter.

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) READING: 20 minutes

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today, you introduced to the 6 traits of good writing (Ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions). We talked about how you have already been working on 'organization' and the 'conventions'. Organization (paragraph structure - intro/body/conclusion) and conventions (spelling, capitals, grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation).
LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain something I have already been working on with the 6 write traits on the daily PAR.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) PARAGRAPH FORMAT: intro/body/ conclusion.
2.) GIVENS: Pay close attention to your spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc.
3.) INTRO: Make it as exciting and engaging as possible.
4.) BODY: Include at least 2-3 examples/supporting points.
5.) CONCLUSION: Tie up your paragraph smoothly.
6.) PEER FEEDBACK/SELF-ASSESSMENT: Give 1 student 2 things to improve on based on the above criteria.
7.) REVISED VERSION: Based on the feedback you receive or the self-assessment you complete, post a revised version as a reply to your original post.

VIDEO LINKS:
The 6 Traits of Good Writing

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

10/14/2022

UBC ENSPIRE

Today, students were lucky to have presenters from the UBC Faculty of Commerce present to them about the 'ENSPIRE' program. They will learn about marketing, advertising, financial literacy, business, etc. It is a great opportunity for them to learn about entrepreneurship. Later, they had a quiz on GCF/LCM. In the afternoon, students had their first Novel Approach lesson on reading strategies. The word work quiz was postponed until Monday.

IMPORTANT:
1.) GROUSE GRIND: Return forms and make payment online.

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) READING: 25 minutes per day

2.) MATH: No homework.

3.) CATCH-UP: If you have not completed all the PARS, go back and get caught up.

4.) SCIENCE:

Group 1: Go to Mr. Fisher's class site to access the materials you will need for the ecosystems
Group 2: Watch this video on the 12 body systems.

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain what entrepreneurship is and 2 things I will learn with the UBC ENSPIRE program this year.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) PARAGRAPH FORMAT: intro/body/ conclusion.
2.) GIVENS: Pay close attention to your spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc.
3.) INTRO: Make it as exciting and engaging as possible.
4.) BODY: Include at least 2-3 examples/supporting points.
5.) CONCLUSION: Tie up your paragraph smoothly.
6.) PEER FEEDBACK/SELF-ASSESSMENT: Give 1 student 2 things to improve on based on the above criteria.
7.) REVISED VERSION: Based on the feedback you receive or the self-assessment you complete, post a revised version as a reply to your original post.

VIDEO LINKS:
UBC ENSPIRE PROGRAM

FIELD TRIP FORMS - RETURN TOMORROW PLEASE

10/13/2022

Please return forms tomorrow.

Today, students started the day with music. Afterwards, we created criteria for class website work. During math, we learned different strategies for calculating LCM. Tomorrow, students will have a short 6 question quiz on GCF and LCM. Between recess and lunch, we went for a nature run/walk around the Langara golf course to give us some cardiovascular training to prepare us for the Grouse Grind field trip next Wednesday.
IMPORTANT:
1.) FIELD TRIP FORMS: return tomorrow please.
2.) DRIVER VOLUNTEER FORMS: If you are able to volunteer to drive on Wednesday, please complete and bring it in to Ms. Horne in the office before next Wednesday so we have your license and insurance information on file.

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) MATH:

Please complete GCF/LCM booklet.
We will mark it and answer any questions you have before the quiz.

2.) WORD WORK: Vocabulary/spelling quiz tomorrow.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

HOLIDAY

VIDEO LINK:
Tips on Surviving the Grouse Grind

DIVERSITY PRESENTATION - SOGI

10/12/2022

Coast Salish Two Spirit Pride Mack Paul, 2018

Today, a district resource teacher, Benee, gave a very informative presentation on diversity. Parents, if you have a moment, please watch this video. The students were engaged in the topics discussed and I know they will all benefit from it. It was such a great presentation! In Math, students continued learning various methods on how to calculate GCF. In Inquiry, students continued to dive into reliable research. In PE, students completed their first beep test as a pre-assessment of their cardiovascular abilities.

IMPORTANT:
1.) POST A RESPONSE: Some students have not been completing the daily PARS. This is your chance to catch up! Go back and completed your missed PARS!

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) READING: 20 - 30 minutes

2.) MATH: Complete all GCF questions. Questions # 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain something I learned in the diversity presentation today.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) PARAGRAPH FORMAT: intro/body/ conclusion.
2.) GIVENS: Pay close attention to your spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc.
3.) INTRO: Make it as exciting and engaging as possible with good adjectives!
4.) BODY: Include at least 2-3 examples/supporting points.
5.) CONCLUSION: Tie up your paragraph smoothly.
6.) PEER FEEDBACK/SELF-ASSESSMENT: Give 1 student 2 things to improve on based on the above criteria.
7.) REVISED VERSION: Based on the feedback you receive or the self-assessment you complete, post a revised version as a reply to your original post.

VIDEO LINKS:
SOGI 1 2 3 - Curriculum Resources

DIVERSITY PRESENTATION

10/11/2022

Click above for video.

Today, we welcomed Mr. T into our classroom! He will be with us for most of the school year as he completes his final practicum to become a teacher. He gave a great presentation about himself and it was followed by some great questions from the students. Students had their word work pre-test, started science, and learned about GCF and LCM. They ended the day with music class with Ms. Chung.

IMPORTANT:
1.) Presentation on diversity tomorrow.

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) READING: 20 minutes

2.) SCIENCE (Fisher): Video notes and all of handout.
SCIENCE (Hong): No homework.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain in my own words what 'Greatest Common Factor means' (GCF).
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) PARAGRAPH FORMAT: intro/body/ conclusion.
2.) GIVENS: Pay close attention to your spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc.
3.) INTRO: Make it as exciting and engaging as possible with good adjectives!
4.) BODY: Explain how to find the GCF of 2 numbers. For example, 24 and 36.
5.) CONCLUSION: Tie up your paragraph smoothly.
6.) PEER FEEDBACK/SELF-ASSESSMENT: Give 1 student 2 things to improve on based on the above criteria.
7.) REVISED VERSION: Based on the feedback you receive or the self-assessment you complete, post a revised version as a reply to your original post.

VIDEO LINK:
GCF - How to find the GCF

PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED

10/9/2022

Students, it has come to my attention that some students have been posting some not so appropriate comments. I am emailing their parents and will be scheduling appointments with them and the principal to discuss digital citizenship. Division 1 students, you are not permitted here until further notice. Rest assured, there will be consequences for these students. If you are one of these students, I suggest you email me or message me here with an apology. I spend a great deal of time on your learning for your benefit. I don't think the other students and your parents would appreciate you doing this. The class website is a benefit to you and without it, your learning will be effected negatively. In addition to this, you are causing me a lot of extra work by having to address this issue. This takes time away from my family. I really don't appreciate your actions at all. 'THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK'.

COLLAGES DUE TOMORROW

10/6/2022

QUIZZES TOMORROW!

Students started the day off with music. Then, they made a lot of progress on their collages today and everyone is on track to submit them tomorrow. You will have some time in class tomorrow to put the final touches on your collages, but they should be completed at home tonight if you're not finished. Tomorrow will not be enough time for you to do major work on your collage. Today, we reviewed for the French and Word Work Quiz. In the afternoon, we ended the day with a lesson on digital footprints.

IMPORTANT:
1.) QUIZZES TOMORROW: French greetings and Word Work quiz #2
2.) ART: Collages due tomorrow

LEARNING PLANNER:
1.) READING: 20 minutes (log/initial)

2.) INQUIRY: Complete credible sources activity for specific websites.

3.) QUIZZES: Word Work and French

4.) ART: Collage due tomorrow (Use your criteria sheet)

4.) POST A REPONSE:

HOLIDAY - Use this time to study for your quizzes and to finish your collage.
If you have any questions about the quizzes or collage, post them here.

VIDEO LINKS:
Dear 16-year-old-me

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

CONFERENCE TIME

SOAR ASSEMBLY

SETTING TECHNIQUE

PARAGRAPH WRITING - ENGAGING HOOKS (Topic sentences)

SOAR COMMITTEE REPS - VOTE

TEAMS

CAREER EDUCATION

CAREER EDUCATION

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

FIELD TRIP FORMS - RETURN TOMORROW PLEASE

DIVERSITY PRESENTATION - SOGI

DIVERSITY PRESENTATION

PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED

COLLAGES DUE TOMORROW

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