HAVE A WONDERFUL BREAK!
See you in January

Poetry Slam
Keep writing!!
BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU SAY.

Here is the Banana poem I was telling you about.

Check out this one.

Try to just watch the artist - don't get caught up in reading the words.

Another beautiful day in the forest! Thank you everyone!

Lots of work returned today!
- Orbiting Jupiter Essay
- Still/Falling review
- WHW study rubric

Math
Checkpoint is postponed until tomorrow.

Tell your family all about our Breakout EDU today!

Tomorrow is day 3 - dress to learn in the forest!

Math
Continuing to work on area of a composite figure.
Text chapter 5.6
Checkpoint either tomorrow or Thursday. (depends on our attendance)

Poetry Slam
New poem started today.
If I had the world's attention for just three minutes - What would I tell the world?

Look at this YRDSB slam finalist.
What is the message she is giving? How is she using poetry and drama to deliver her message?

Health
Today we watched a documentary about sugar, its effects on the body and the sugar industry.
Talk with your family about what you learned.

Math
Probability final assessments were returned today.
We are working on area and perimeter of composite shapes.
There will be a checkpoint on Wednesday.

Science
Test Wednesday

See you all (hopefully) at the concert tonight!

This weekend:

• Talk with your family about what we are learning from the book Because of Mr. Terupt
• What happens when you only get one perspective on a story?
• Continue working on revising your Poem of Me. Next week we start a new poem.
• We handed in our first RINGO assignment today - but keep reading and working towards your next task.
• History - Famous Canadian research project is due on Monday
• Remember our Holiday Concert is Monday at 6:30. We need all of your props for our tableau.
• Get outside and enjoy the snow!

Have a great weekend! 

RINGO!
Our first Ringo Independent Reading task is due tomorrow.
Remember - you do not have to complete a line - just one task.
Please bring in your Independent Reading duo-tangs, with your first completed task in it, to hand in.

Air Band
Class competition is next Wednesday!

Sadly, our concert was cancelled for tonight.
BUT! It has been rescheduled for Monday night - the show will go on!

Try to get out and enjoy this beautiful snow!!!

Air Band!
Our class air band competition will take place next Wednesday Dec 21st.
Let's make sure the grade sevens bring it!!
The Highview finals are on Friday Dec 23rd.

Math
Today, we reviewed the formulas for area of a rectangle, parallelogram, and a triangle.
More importantly, we figured out why and how those formulas came to be.
Homework: teach someone at home what we learned today.

Drama
We will rehearse our tableau tomorrow.
Please make sure you have all of the props that you need.

Literacy
We continue to revise our "Poem of Me"
Make sure you have written in: simile/metaphor, alliteration,and exaggeration.

We are also working on the ending. Make sure the audience knows that your poem is over without the poet saying “The End”. It needs to end with a bang so the audience feels “wow”.

What techniques does G. Yamazawa use to end his performance with a bang?

Math
We have started a new unit on measurement.
Tonight - figure out the area and perimeter of the front A/V table in our classroom.
Remember:
-the tables are placed together in a "T" shape.
-we measured the long side of each table at 150cm and the short side of each table at 75cm

Literacy
Poetry Slam - writing your "Me" poem.
It should start:"You don't know me, but if you did,  you'd know that..."
I'll be asking for volunteers to read tomorrow.
The more you get use to reading and performing for the class, the easier it gets.

Drama
Please bring in all props for our tableau.
We will practice again on Wednesday.

History
Timeline handout

French 
Test Thursday

Literacy
The final copy of your Orbiting Jupiter essay is due tomorrow.
Please hand in a paper copy.
Don't forget to use our editor's checklist and have as many people as possible proofread your work.

• Full sentences (ending in punctuation)
• Proper use of capital letters
• Proper grammar
• Varied vocabulary
• Avoid run-on sentences
• Spelling!!!
• Five paragraphs

Remember - your first RINGO independent reading task is due next Friday December 16.

You should be reading every night.

Math

Games of chance were marked and returned today.

Probability final assessment is tomorrow.

Thank you to all who attended today's extra help session!

Can you find any new Dollar Words??

Drama
Please finish the review of Still/Falling, To be handed in for Monday.
We will be working on our tableau tomorrow. Please bring in your props.

French
Test next Thursday.

Highview Holiday Heroes
The GG's ask for your generosity in contributing a gift for a person your age.
We have received many wonderful donations already.
Many thanks!

Air Band!
Ask me tomorrow about or upcoming Air Band Competition.

Still / Falling at Young People's Theatre today was amazing!
Thank you for representing Highview so well.
I ask that you please talk about the play with your family tonight. What was the main message of the play?








Don't forget:
In math tomorrow we will have our Probability Carnival.
Please bring things that you need for your game.

Your Orbiting Jupiter essay final draft is due Friday.
Please hand in a paper copy on Friday.

Literacy
All essays that were submitted have now received feedback for revision.
Please look at my comments and revise accordingly.
Remember! I did not edit for grammar, spelling etc.
Refer to the editing checklist we created and have multiple people read over your work as editors.
Final copy of essay is due - (paper copy please) - on Friday.

Math 
Please complete 7.30.1
Final assessment on probability is this Friday. Textbook review options are in chapter 12

Highview Holiday Heroes
If you can, please bring in donations of new items for gifts for people of your own age.

Highview Holiday Heroes!
Can you be a Highview Holiday Hero?
Could you pick up a gift for someone your age to share?
Until December 16th, we will be collecting gifts (pj's are a favourite) to share with people our own age.

Highview Holiday Concert
Our concert will be on December 15th in the evening. Our class will be performing a tableau.
Consider any small props that you may be able to add to our scenes and bring them starting on Monday.

Today I handed out our Independent Reading package.
Please explain to your family at home what this is all about.
Remember:
- you should be reading daily
- a RINGO task will be due every two weeks
- the first one will be due December 16th

Next week we will begin a new book together.
What do you think it might be about?

Have a great weekend!

Lots due tomorrow!!!
- Orbiting Jupiter essay first draft
- Math: game of chance redo and 7.29.2
- Art: we present Voices for the Land poetry, and Graffiti is due at the end of the day (some class time given)

Well done on your Sing! Sing! Sing! projects.
It takes courage to sing in front of your peers. You did it!

Please return your report card envelopes as soon as possible.

Art
Voices from the Land poetry presentations are on Friday.
Graffiti project will be due at the end of class Friday as well.

Math
A "redo" on our game of chance assignment.
Please think about our discussion in class today and revise your assignment accordingly.
I'm looking for an explanation of your game and a full explanation of the risk involved using the vocabulary we have been working on..
Due : Friday

Literacy
The first draft of your essay is due on Friday for feedback.
I'm looking for strong topic sentences and direct evidence from the book to support your ideas

Paragraph #1 - state your topic and briefly outline your points

(this is what I’m going to tell my audience)

Paragraph #2 - First main point in detail with evidence

Paragraph #3 - Second main point in detail with evidence

Paragraph #4 - Third main point in detail with evidence

Paragraph #5 - wrap up - summary

(this is what I told my audience)

Orbiting Jupiter Essay
First draft (for feedback) due Friday December 2nd
Final draft due - Friday December 9th
Success Criteria:

• I have well thought out topic sentences for each paragraph that outline the main point of the paragraph
•  In each body paragraph, I have given direct evidence from the book to support my ideas
• I have used feedback from both my friends and the teacher to improve the content and clarity of my essay
• I have followed the editing checklist before handing in my final draft

Music

Sing! Sing! Sing! presentations are Wednesday!

Art

Voices from the Land poetry will be presented Friday

Graffiti project is due at the end of class on Friday. You will have some class time to complete.

What a week ahead! Please plan out your time wisely. Maybe sketch out a schedule for the next few days to make sure nothing gets left behind.
Something like this:

• Friday -
• PA day Yay! 
•  finish my WHW Media text,
•  get together with my Sing!Sing!Sing! group 
• start my math game of chance
• Saturday - I have dance all day -  no time for school work
• Sunday -
•  practice my WHW oral presentation to my family
•  work on my graffiti project
• finish my math game of chance

Math
Final assessment of Fractions. Decimals and Percents were returned today.

This weekend your challenge is to create a short game of chance. Not a board game - more like a carnival game.
You could use dice, cards, spinners,- or something else of your choice and creativity.
On Monday, I'll be collecting the instructions for your game and a full explanation of the theoretical probability and risk involved, using the vocabulary we have been working on.

Literacy
WHW project - presentations next week. Practice, Practice, Practice!
I have checked in with each of you and you have committed to a timeline that will get you prepared for your presentation. Please stick to your plan and timeline. Don't forget the success criteria! Make sure you are on track.

Save the Date! - December 15th is the Highview Holiday concert

Music
Sing! Sing! Sing! presentations are on Wednesday.
Practice!  Practice! Practice!
Don't forget - the analysis of your song is also due Wednesday.

Art
Friday we will wrap up two projects.
1. We will present our Voices for the Land (forest art) responsive poetry to the class
2. Graffiti : Finding Your Voice is due at the end of Friday's class.

Poinsettia orders are due November 30th.

Have a great weekend!

Math
Tell your family about our little homework wager. Double homework for the month!!!

We learned the game SKUNK today.
Use the chart on the back of your handout to figure out the probability of rolling doubles.
Please teach someone at home how to play. Use the vocabulary we have been working with.

Literacy
WHW Projects. - I will check in with you tomorrow to make sure you are on track to present next week. Reminder! Your oral presentation is NOT you reading your media text out loud to us. You need to expand on your media text. Teach us.

History
Pg 71 #1

Lots on the go!
Please know your own schedule and stay on top of things.

Holiday Basket Fundraiser
We still need to fill our "Break Time" basket for the auction.
Donations of tea, coffee, mugs, cookies etc.. are very much needed

Literacy
WHW project. You now know when you will present next week. I will check in with you on Thursday to make sure you are on track. Please don't leave this until the last minute as you need to have your oral presentation well rehearsed. Your oral presentation should not be you simply reading your media text. You should be expanding on your media text in your oral presentation.

Orbiting Jupiter Essay
We have now sketched out our class essay. Please refer to the class essay document as you begin your own essay. You essay is not on pathetic fallacy, it is on the theme that you tracked as we read the book.

History
read pages 70-72 during reading and after reading #1 only

Music
Sing! Sing! Sing! will be presented next Wednesday November 30th.
Again, make sure you are well rehearsed.

Tomorrow is day three - please dress to go outside to learn.

Math
Today we began talking about probability.
Please practice on the following website:
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/probability/probability-fraction.htm

Start with "Step by Step" - first the Home tab, then Watch it!, and finally Try it!
Then try "Test Yourself"

Literacy
WHW project - presentations begin Monday. Make sure you have your media text ready in plenty of time to give yourself time to rehearse your oral presentation.

Science - poster due tomorrow

Holiday Basket Fundraiser
We have received only one donation towards our "Break Time" basket.
Any additional donations would be most welcome.
Coffee, tea, mugs, sweeteners - anything you can give would help out.

Orbiting Jupiter
We are continuing with our class essay.
Check your Google drive for the shared copy of  the class essay.
Please practice writing a 'body paragraph'. One of paragraphs 2,3 or 4 to illustrate our main point.
Due Monday.

Science Poster - Due Tuesday

Contributions for our "Break Time" basket are most welcome.
Remember the proceeds from this auction goes right back into our school programs.

Have a great weekend!

Math
Assessment of learning tomorrow.
Fractions, Decimals and Percents.

Literacy
We will continue to write our essay together as a class. This is in preparation for you to write your own essays on the theme you tracked throughout Orbiting Jupiter.

You should be finishing up your research for your WHW project. We will move on to creating our media texts next week.

History
pages 64 - 69

Science
Poster

School Council Fundraiser
Our class basket theme is "Break Time (tea and coffee)". Any and all donations would be very much appreciated. we are hoping to have a full basket by November 25th.

Math
Assessment of Learning - This Friday!
Fractions, Decimals and Percents
Practice: textbook page 62 #6 a&b, #7 a&b&c, Page 63 #9, 10, 11

Literacy
WHW project. You should be finished your research by Friday, ready to create media texts for Monday.

History
pg 64-67 read for understanding
pg 68 and 69 complete 'during reading' and 'after reading'

Orbiting Jupiter
What a breathtaking ending.
Please talk about what we read with your families tonight.
Casting assignment: If we were to make a movie for Orbiting Jupiter who would you cast in the roles of Joseph, Jack, Mr. Brook, and Mr. and Mrs. Hurd. Please write out your choices with an explanation as to why you would choose that actor based on what you know about these characters. This is due tomorrow.

WHW Project
Your research should be done by Friday. Keep working on it!

Highview Holiday Baskets
Our class basket is "Break Time (coffee and tea)"
Any donations you have are most welcome.
This is an important fundraiser for the Highview School Council.
School Council supports many initiatives around the school - including the purchase of the blacklights that we used for the Remembrance Day assembly.

Teacher Interviews
I have begun to book interviews for the 24th and 25th. Please make sure you have returned the bright pink interview request form.

Math
Tomorrow we will decide which store has the best deal once and for all.
Convince yourself and someone else of your answer.
(#4 from 7.16.1)

Literacy
WHW project research should be done by this Friday - keep working on it.
Make sure you are keeping track of your sources for your bibliography.

The World is Saved

I am so proud! Well done everyone!

The World is Saved

Tomorrow is our blacklight theatre debut! Please remember to wear black (or very dark blue/ dark brown/ dark grey) from head to toe. I am really looking forward to "wow"ing the school. The assembly will take place after recess (10:45) if there are any parents who would like to come.

Orbiting Jupiter - Your online assessment worksheet is due tomorrow. Please choose your three best online discussion contributions, paste them into your personal document and then fill in the self evaluation according to the rubric on the document.

History - Mock Trial is Monday

Please remember to wear all black clothing on Friday for our blacklight theatre piece.

Literacy
There is a  new discussion on Chalkup. Get in there with your thoughts and ideas.
Please remember - your online discussion evaluation is due Friday.

History
Mock trial is Monday!

Math
Textbook page 70
#5a, #6a,b, #7a,b,c

Music
Sing! Sing! Sing! project

Remembrance Day
As you may know, our class will be presenting a black light theatre piece for the school remembrance day assembly. In order for blacklight to be effective, the performers must be dressed in black clothing from head to toe. I am asking that each and every member of our class wear all black clothing (no logos, no writing) this Friday. Many thanks, in advance, for your cooperation.

Math
We are working on decimal division
7.15.2

Literacy
- Please continue to work on your WHW project.
- Orbiting Jupiter - Your online discussion evaluation is due this Friday.

History
Work on your Mock Trial

Drawstrings for Dekpor
The deadline has been extended to Thursday. If you have some school supplies and/or hygiene products (small soaps, toothbrushes etc.) to donate, they would be much appreciated.

Physical Education- Self Evaluation

You have until midnight tonight (Friday) to order your ticket for the trip to the Young People's Theatre. Please go on Cash Online if you haven't already. It will be a great play!

Math
Monday we begin dividing whole numbers by decimals.

Literacy
WHW Word Study. Please make sure that you describe the words in the context of the reading we have done together (Walking Home, Wangari)

WHW Media Text Project.
If you have time this weekend you should continue, or start your research

Orbiting Jupiter. I have started two new discussions on Chalkup. Please weigh in on the discussion with your thoughts and evidence from the book.

On Monday we will be doing a self evaluation of our learning skills. Please give it some thought this weekend. How are you doing in the areas of; Responsibility, Initiative, Independent Work, Organization, Collaboration, and Self Regulation? Be honest with yourself and come prepared to write down where you are at and how you'd like to improve.

History
Rehearse for your mock trial

Get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather!

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for our trip to Young People's Theatre.
The play is called Still/Falling and it deals with mental health issues that confront people your age.
It will give us lots to think and talk about.
Please sign up through Cash Online

Math
Checkpoint is tomorrow.
Review multiplying decimals using the different methods we have discussed.(partial products, 10x10 grid).

Phys Ed Self Evaluation
Please look in your google drive for a self evaluation form that Mr. Kaufman has shared with you.
Fill out the form and submit. Be honest. Set high goals for yourself.

WHW project
Now that we have established our learning goals and success criteria, it is time to get down to work! Please begin your research. Remember to keep your notes and work all in one place as you noted on your assignment outline. Keep referring to your assignment outline to make sure you are on track.

School Photos
Tomorrow is the deadline to order your school photos.

Remembrance Day
Excellent work on our blacklight piece for the assembly next week.
Some of you have asked for the song.
Voila - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hz5xcWlmTQ

Here is the example we watched to inspire us:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plUtlVKI9UE

Highview's Drawstrings for Dekpor
We are hoping to fill two  Ziplock bags with school supplies to send to our friends in Dekpor Ghana.
Can you help?
New pencils, pencil crayons, erasers, tape, etc...

Young People's Theatre
Don't forget to sign up for our field trip to this wonderful play.
Deadline: This Friday - Novemeber 4th
Please signup through School Cash Online

Math
Checkpoint Friday - Multiplying decimals
We will review tomorrow in class.
Possible review can also be found in your textbook pg. 64-66.

Literacy
Please continue to participate in online discussions on Chalkup.

Art
I'll be collecting your sketchbooks tomorrow.

Music
We will present our body percussion projects tomorrow.

There is no homework unless you did not complete in class work today.

School pictures went home today. Order deadline - November 4th.

Math
Today we used a Gizmo to help us understand multiplying decimals.

https://www.explorelearning.com/

Username: NyeHighview
Password: Highview

Literacy
Today we chose our topics for our Wangari/Walking Home Inquiry Project.
Tell you families about the topic you chose and brainstorm some ideas of where you could begin research. We will create the success criteria together this week.

Happy Halloween! Have a great night. 

Reminders

Tomorrow is a PA day. Enjoy!

Monday is Hallowe'en. I look forward to seeing you all dressed up for the dance! Please no costumes until lunchtime. Bring $3 for the dance to cover the DJ.

Math
Continue your work on mental math calculations with decimals.
We do this all the time when we are shopping. What method works best for you?

Wangari
Next week we will begin a major project stemming from our study of Walking Home and Wangari Maathai. Please spend some time thinking about what topic you are interested in pursuing. Something about Kenya? The Greenbelt Movement? Land development for crop production? Nobel Prize winners?

Orbiting Jupiter
There are lots of open discussions on Chalkup.
Get in there and give your thoughts. Make sure you backup your thoughts with evidence from the book.

Sign up for your trip to Young Peoples Theatre on Cash Online.

Another amazing day in the forest!
Salamanders, butterflies and really beautiful art!
We will look at the pictures in art class soon.
Tell your families about the day.

Orbiting Jupiter
- continue to track you themes
- continue your online discussions

Math
- Fractions assessments were returned today
- Decimals - 7.12.2

Science: poster

Don't forget to register for our field trip to Young Peoples Theater - go to CashOnline

Tomorrow is Take Me Outside Day. We will be making art in the forest.

Math - Decimals 7.12.1

Wangari
1. Continue the book study questions adding in what you have learned from the Toronto Star article we read.
2. Are there any words that you are noticing that keep coming up in our Wangari reading? Let's start a list.

Orbiting Jupiter
Talk to your families at home about the passage we read today.

History
pages 58-62
Before Reading and During Reading on pg 58

Literacy
Orbiting Jupiter
- make sure you have written down the ideas you received from your classmates as you track your theme.
- There is a new discussion opportunity on Chalkup. Check Mrs. Venello's post titled "Young Love" and start a new conversation with your partner.

Forest Writing Assignment
- Paragraph assignment - if you lived in the Case Woodlot/Highview Forest what would you be?
- Remember! I am looking for proper use of capital letters and punctuation.
- Due Wednesday

Math
Determine the Decimal!
- less than 7/8
- greater than 3/4
- a multiple of 0.17

Field Trip! Yay!
We are booked to go to Young People's Theatre on December 7th to see Still Falling 
Go to Cash Online to register and pay for this field trip.
Check out the preview:
http://www.youngpeoplestheatre.ca/shows-tickets/stillfalling/
Scroll down and look for "Click here to view excerpts of Still/Falling"

History Pages 52 - 57

This Wednesday is Take Me Outside Day.
This is a national initiative to get everyone outside and away from screens.
We will be having our art class in the forest.
Think of ways you can observe Take Me Outside Day at home.

Congratulations 7N on our successful class challenge for the Hawk Harvest Food Drive!
Just shy of 200 food items collected. Amazing!
I am very proud of you!

Please make sure you have shared your online discussion assignment to me for feedback.
It was due today

No homework - Enjoy your weekend!!!

Math
- 7.9.2
- Assessment of Learning in this unit so far - tomorrow!

Orbiting Jupiter
We learned a great deal today. Whew! What a whirlwind.
- keep tracking your themes - giving evidence from the book as it comes up
- keep up with your online discussions - assessment for feedback due tomorrow

Last day tomorrow!!!
- for the class challenge for the Hawk Harvest Food Drive.
- book orders

Thank you to Mr. McConnell for our great conversation today.
Please share what you learned and continue the conversation at home.
Follow-up : Wigwas

Math
- Journal entry from yesterday's blog post
- assessment of learning so far - Friday

Orbiting Jupiter
- continue to participate in online discussions
- first online discussion assessment due Friday (on your google drive)

Math
Great discussion today!
Here are your journal questions for tomorrow:
In math we are aiming to be able to:
 "demonstrate an understanding of addition and subtraction of fractions."
and
"apply a variety of computations strategies to solve problems."
What are your strengths and weaknesses in this unit?
How do you plan to improve your areas of weakness?


Wangari - some of you have asked for the film we saw the other day.
scroll down to "Planting Hope" on this website:
http://kidworldcitizen.org/2012/04/24/introduce-kids-to-nobel-peace-prize-winner-wangari-maathai/


Orbiting Jupiter
What a cliffhanger today!
In your thinking book make a prediction as to what we will learn next.
Consider:
- What is the "everything" that Joseph is going to tell Jack and his parents?
- How might this change things?
Tomorrow we will go on Chalkup to have some discussions with our friends in New Jersey.
*Don't forget - online assessment worksheet due this Friday to get feedback.

Hawk Harvest Food Drive - We are showing great leadership through our participation! Keep it up!

History: Pg 44- 49 + questions and quiz signed

Book Orders for this Friday

Math 7.8.1 and 7.8.2

Literacy:
Orbiting Jupiter - Please make sure that you have begun tracking at least one theme.
                           - Make sure that you are participating in online discussion. The interim assessment                                for online discussion is this Friday!

Don't forget about the Hawk Harvest Food Drive

We will checking in on the goals we have set last week soon. How are you doing on your goals?

Monday is day three - we will be learning in the forest.

Math
Fraction Party Problems 7.8.1

Wangari - Tell your family about Wangari Maathai
              - What questions do you have?
              - We will continue to learn about her and the Greenbelt Movement on Monday

Orbiting Jupiter
1. Find the "Online Sharing Assessment" in your Google drive.
2. Make a copy (in the "file" drop down menu)
3. Rename your copy with your name- "Michelle's Online Sharing Assessment"
4. Read over the assignment - make sure you understand it.
Due Friday for feedback .

Join the discussions on Mr. Cardy's class websites and our discussions on Chalkup too!

History
There is a lot! Why is that?
Ms. Siriani has shared the homework with you on Google Drive

Hawk Harvest Food Drive - Monday is Macaroni Monday - can you help?

Have a great weekend!

Orbiting Jupiter
In case you want to continue your responses from today, here is Mr. Cardy's class website:
goo.gl/bCUK03

Math - Fraction Flags are due tomorrow

Health: "I have a growth mindset" pennant - due Next Thursday

Don't forget about the Hawk Harvest 7N challenge! Which table will get to be the teacher for a period? Keep that food for the food bank coming in!

Orbiting Jupiter
Today we talked about theme - the message, or life lesson the author wants us to get out of the book. The tough thing is that the author doesn't come out and say what the theme is. We have to figure it out through the details and evidence in the text.
Tonight - based on what we know already, make a prediction on what one theme of this book might be. Write down evidence from the book that has led you to this prediction.

History : Quiz tomorrow

PICTURE DAY TOMORROW!

Hawk Harvest Food Drive is happening all month - Can you share a bit with other members of our community?
Class challenge! Let's show that 7N cares! The table group that brings in the most food will get to be the teachers for one period. You choose what the class does. Games, activities - it will be up to you!

We did some goal setting today.
Please share with your parents what goals you set for yourself.

Math:
Group questions
a)  3/9 - 9/27 =
b) 2/5 - 3/4 =
c) 86/100 - 19/25 =
d) 2/3 - 5/15 =
e) 1/2 - 1/3 =
f) 9/12 - 4/6 =

Orbiting Jupiter - Complete week one handout for tomorrow
Talk about the symbolism of the 'shoes without a scuff'' with someone at home.

History - Quiz on Thursday

Please finish the Orbiting Jupiter worksheet for Tuesday.
History: Pg. 34-36

Tomorrow is day 3 - we'll be learning outside.

Math 7.3.1 and 7.3.2

History read pg 34-36, during reading pg 35 and after reading pg 36

The seven grandfather teachings debate is tomorrow! Please be ready.
Clear and concise.

Math - checkpoint tomorrow

Literacy - Debate is on Friday  - are you ready???

History: During reading on pg 30 and pg 32 t-chart

Science test  and project due tomorrow.

Such a wonderful ending to our story of Walking Home.
I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did.
Check out the website for images from today's reading.

Tomorrow we join young people all over the world reading this book:

What do you think it is about???

Reminders:

The Great 7 Grandfather Teachings debate is this Friday!
Make sure you are ready.( Looking for clarity and coherence)

Science test - Thursday

History: pg 28 and 29 for tomorrow

Math - Fractions 7.2.1

Reminders:

Math: 7.1.1 - on  pattern block paper
           7.1.4 - on worksheet
           Virtual Pattern Blocks: http://mathtoybox.com/patblocks3/patblocks3.html#.V_KHRIgrJdg

Literacy: Continue to prepare for the debate. The debate will be this Friday(Oct.7th)

History: Read pg. 28 and 29 complete questions on pg. 28

Science test and project due Thursday

Book Orders are due Friday and we continue to welcome donations to our classroom library. Many thanks to those who have donated already!

 What a great end to a great week!
Thank you for "branching out." - we can do great things when we try.

Things to remember:
*History - read pg 24-27 and complete "during reading" #1 on pg 26
*Debates - what did you commit to doing this weekend?
                - The Great 7 Grandfather Teachings Debate will be next Friday - be ready!
*Check the Walking Home website - we are on chapter 18
*Book order - due Friday Oct. 7th
*Science test next week
*Have a great weekend - make it awesome.

Thank you to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) for their very moving presentation.
Continue the conversation at home.
http://madd.ca/pages/in-the-blink-of-an-eye-everything-can-change/

Reminders!
Science Test - Oct. 6th
Continue to work on your debate - Clear and Concise is the goal!!
Tomorrow: MADD presentation - need a permission slip in order to attend
Tomorrow: Meet the Teacher night - come and see me! 6:30 - 7:30
Friday : Terry Fox Run - Toonies for Terry
I'm still hoping for book donations to our classroom library.

Have a great night!

Reminders:
1. If you Plant a Seed final copy is due tomorrow
2. Art: personal mandalas are now due
3. MADD presentation is this Thursday - please ensure your permission form is in.
4. Meet the teacher night is this Thursday
5. Friday - Terry Fox Run - Toonies for Terry: Help Highview reach it's $1000 goal!

 https://secure.terryfox.ca/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?TeamID=694086#&panel1-1

6. Please bring in any gently used books that you have to spare for our classroom library
7. Have a great night! - make it awesome.

Hey Everyone!
Remember the cool bug we found in the forest? (I can't remember who found it - sorry.)
I think it is a firefly larvae.
What do you think?
Here is the pic of the one we found:

Here are pics I found of firefly larvae in my research:

 What do you think?

Great week everyone!
Please remember!
*Monday is a PA day - so you have plenty of time for the stuff below.
*If you Plant a Seed writing assignment is due Wednesday. Please make sure you read the feedback that I have given you and continue to improve your story. Final copy due Wednesday.
*Math - parking lot problem (is it all about the answer?)
*History: Pages 20-23 complete before reading and during reading on pg.20
*Toonies for Terry
*Meet the teacher night is Thursday

Do you have gently used books that you could donate?
I am hoping to expand our classroom library. All books would be very much appreciated.

Walking Home is getting irresistible!
Talk about the book at home tonight and visit the website, if you can.
Can you see the string?

*Begin to prepare your points for the Seven Grandfather Teachings debate.
*Please (I'm still begging...) bring in all forms- verification form, lunch permission, MADD presentation, parent survey
* Toonies for Terry
* History: read pg. 18 & 19, sections 1&2 on pg. 19 due Friday
* Health:  worksheets "I was born to learn" and "What does your brain do?"
* French test signed

Great discussion today! Thank you.

Tomorrow is day 3. We are learning in the forest.

Remember!
*Please (I'm begging now...) bring in all forms- verification form, lunch permission, MADD presentation, parent survey
* Toonies for Terry
* Decide which of the Seven Grandfather Teachings is the most important
* Walking Home Website - Chapter 9
* History: read pg. 18 & 19, sections 1&2 on pg. 19 due Friday
* Health:  worksheets "I was born to learn" and "What does your brain do?"

Remember!
*If You Plant a Seed - writing assignment is due tomorrow for feedback
*Forms, forms and more forms -lunch, MADD, verification, parent and student surveys
*History: Pg. 17 - After Reading - due tomorrow
*Health: worksheets: "I was born to learn" and "What does your brain do?"

*What does love look like in our community (classroom)?

Another great week! Thank you!
Things to remember:
*We all need math and literacy binders and we need to bring something to read to class
*If you Plant a Seed writing assignment is due Wednesday for feedback
*Math - find a representation of a fraction outside our classroom
*History worksheets and reading
*Spend some time outside and have a great weekend!!!

If You Plant a Seed - Writing Assignment

If you plant a seed…

“ If you plant a seed of selfishness, in a very short time, it will grow and grow and grow into a heap of trouble. But if you plant a seed of kindness, in almost no time at all, the fruits of kindness will grow, and grow, and grow, and they are very sweet.”Kadir Nelson

Your challenge is write a story based on the following sentence as a starter: If you plant a seed of ______ then _______, but if you plant a seed of _______ then _________. You may not use “selfishness” and “kindness” as your seeds. Choose something new - something you are familiar with - something you can give advice on.

Consider your purpose and audience. You are offering life advice to others your own age. Teach them why one seed is a better choice over the other.

Your story can be told in one of three ways:

1. In the style of a graphic novel
2. As a word document
3. As a picture book

Drafts are due for feedback on Wednesday Sept. 21st

Final due date: Wednesday Sept 28th

	Level 4 *High degree effectiveness *Thorough	Level 3 *Considerable effectiveness *Meets expectations	Level 2 *Some effectiveness *Some gaps	Level 1 *Limited effectiveness *Major gaps
Thinking -What you say - persuasive ideas - Is your advice clear?
Communication - How you say it - word choice - spelling - organization
Knowledge - What you write - form - Does your writing fit the intended purpose and audience?
Application - The way you connect it - Help your audience relate