Thursday December 18th 2008

Homework:

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Finish brochure a) front cover b) Social, Politic, Economical + pictures + summary
3. Bring library books
4. Bring a drink + games + music for party

Wednesday December 17th 2008

Homework:

1. Complete Reading Log
2. 40 + 41 = Workbook, 5&6 p.g#101
3. Brochure summaries + front copver
4. Good copy of Viking perspective letter
5. 2 dollars for party and 50 cents for Operation Christmas

Tuesday December 16th 2008

Homework
1.Complete Reading Log
2.Math Workbook pg#38-39
3. Remaining Textbook work pg# 94-95 #1,3,5,7,8,9
4. If you have a shoebox, bring it in

Monday December 15th 2008

Homework:

1. Complete Reading Log
2. No other Homework required
3. Ivan, Mohamed, Geoffrey, Frederick, GANARASKA MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday December 12th 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log
2. Write down 1 interesting fact for each of the following holidays a) Christmas b) Hanukkah c) Diwali d) Kwanzaa e) Ramadan
3. 50 cents for Operation Christmas, Ganaraska $50, $2 for party

Thursday December 11th 2008

Homework:

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Math textbook p.g # 89 #3
3. Finish god copy of Creation myth
4. Bring gym clothers
5. Bring library books
6. Essays due tomorrow
7. Field trip form

Wednesday December 10th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Finish reading your novels.
3. Mathworkbook page 36 and 37.
4. Bring back Ganaraska forms and trip money. Due December 16th.


Sorry this was posted late but he internet was down at school this afternoon.

Tuesday December 9th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Finish reading Trapped In Ice, The Breadwinner or The Westing Game.
3. Visit http://www.coolmath.com/ and find a cool geometry game to play.
4. Bring in a food donation.
5. Finish editing sentences for tomorrow.

Mohamed had his Yugioh cards stolen/taken! Anyone know anything???
I forgot to say Happy Birthday to Salena today. Happy Birthday Salena!!!

Monday December 8th 2008

Homework
1.Complete Reading Log
2.Dimitrije and Frederick-reading journal
3.Math workbook pg.# 34-35
4.Continue social studies research-if needed
5.Buy a protracter
6.Newsletter forms

Friday December 5th 2008

Homework:

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Social studies a) Find imformation about your 4 explorers (historically authentic)
3. Reading activities a) Drawings b) Read ahead
4. Trip forms and any other forms of importance you may need to hand in

Thursday December 4th 2008

Homework:

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Trip Forms + Newsletter surveys
3. Study for patterning/algebra quiz.
4. Reading Activities 1) W.T.M - Journal 2) Drawings T.I.I, W.G 3) Finish reading ahead
5. Gym clothes
6. Library books
7. Background research for SS
8. Editing Sheet

Tuesday December 2nd 2008

Homework
1.Math Textbook pg18 1-5
2. Bring drama props
3. Look at free the children website under "reading"

Monday December 2nd 2008

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Westing Game - reading Journal
3. Math textbook (sheet) p.g 22 1-4
4. Page 3 + envelope
5. Bring gym clothes

Thursday November 27th 2008

1. Complete Reading Log X4
2. Finish Viking Letter
3. Research Explorers
4. Reading Activities a) Olympics b) Reading Journal -> Breadwinner
5. Math workbook 6 & 7

Wednesday November 26 2008

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Finish introduction paragraph for the Viking Perspective Letter
3. Reading Activities a) Olympics b) Reading Journal - Island of the Blue Dolphins
4. Finish Math Textbook p.g#12 #1, 3, 4, 6

Tuesday November 25th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Finish Rough Copy of Creation Story - Due Tomorrow
3. Reading Activties:
a) Olympics
b) Reading Journal (Trapped In Ice)
c) Island of the Blue Dolphins - Read Next Chapter
4. Finish Math Workbook p.g #4-5

Monday November 24th 2008

1. Complete reading Log
2. Finish rough copy of Creation story - Due Wed
3. Reading activities 1) Olympics
4. Math textbook p.g# 8 1&3 #9 4&5 a)
5. Purchase a protractor

Friday November 21st, 2008

1.Complete Reading Log
2. Finish 2nd + 3rd Reading Journal.
3. Think about a new C.F.D activity.
4. Finish Math Graph.

Thursday November 20th, 2008

Homework:

1. No Homework!!!

Students have worked very hard completing their Native reports and we spent the day doing a cooperative learning activity that encompassed all areas of the curriculum. Students had to create a futuristic desk that they could sell to the York Region District School Board in the 22nd century. They had to sell, create, brainstorm, advertise and modify this desk to meet the needs of students and teachers. Students were able to work cooperatively in groups to increase their social skills.

Wednesday November 19th 2008

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Finish rough copy of perspective letter
3. Complete math textbook p.g #200 #2, #201 #8,9
4. Visit our website and play a Viking game.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/vikings/activities/index.shtml Scroll down to Thorkel and the Trading Ship.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/walk/games_index.shtml Click on Viking House.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/index.shtml Cool information to compare to Native life.
5. Finish Viking wordsearch/highlight activities

Tuesday November 18th, 2008

Homework:

1.Complete Reading Log
2. On the back of the mind map, write some jot notes for your letter (6w's)
3.Find out 2 facts about the Vikings and bring them to school
4. Buy a protractor if you don't have one already

Monday November 17th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete Reading log
2. In your math notebook, write a survey question gor Grade 6s to answer.
3. Return native rough copies.
4. French work.

Friday November 14th

Homework:

1. Complete reading Log X3
2. Complete good copy of Native Peoples Report for Monday (no exceptions)
3. Reading journals or related activities if not completed
4. Scholastic
5. Interview Forms

Thursday November 13th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Work on good copy of Native People report.
3. Complete mathworkbook page 79 number 1.
4. Reading activities - reading journals due Monday.
5. Music Test/Quiz tomorrow.

I have posted the rice website under the writing section.

If you are desperate for an answer to a question about your report, use my email address above to communicate with me. Good luck and be good tomorrow . Have a good weekend.

Wednesday November 12th, 2008

Homework:
1. Complete Reading Log
2. Study music (Vivaldi)
3. Finish math sheet
4. Rough copy of Native Report - due tomorrow
5. Reading Activities
6. Practice music

Tuesday November 11th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Finish rough paragraphs for Native People report for Wed or Thurs.
3. Finish math sheet and complete workbook page 78 # 1-3.
4. Reading journal - due Thursday for the "Trapped in Ice" group.
5. Reading assignment (special effects) - due tomorrow for the "Bambi" group.

You did a great job at the assembly today. Congratulations!

Friday November 7th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete Reading Log X4
2. Memorize "Imagine if..." line
3. Work on completing paragraphs for Native Report. Due Wed/Thurs
4. Math Quiz - Wednesday
5. Music Test - Tuesday
6. Reading Activities

Thursday November 6th, 2008

Homework:

1. Reading Log
2. Finish rough copy of artwork writing
3. Complete 3 a&b of math p.g #193 4. Finish jot notes - due tomorrow

5. Finish reading activities

Boyu

http://www.kstrom.net/isk/stories/Plainsmyths.html



Janice

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1SEC830490

Wednesday November 5th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Continue taking jot notes for your report.
3. Complete prefix worksheet.
4. Complete math workbook page 78 and 79.
5. Complete reading group work. Due next week.

Here is your website Mohamed. Sorry for how late I posted it.

http://www.shannonthunderbird.com/Native_contributions.htm

Tuesday November 4th, 2008

Homework:

1. Retake picture day tomorrow.
2. Complete Reading Log.
3. Continue taking jot notes for report- Due: Nov. 6/7- Rough Copy Due: Nov. 12/13
4. Finish SS map + jot notes/legends
5. Finish math textbook pg. 188/9 (1,3,4,5)
6. Complete reading activity- a) Ouch work sheets Due. Friday
b) The Westing Game-finish reading chapter 2 and take character
notes
c) Reading Journals Due. Wed.
7. Check out book title on amazon.ca. See yesterday's post

Monday November 3rd, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log. I will have more copies tomoroow.
2. Continue taking jot notes for your Native Peoples report. Due Friday.
3. Finish math textbook page 180 2-4 and workbook page 72 and 73.
4. Look up the title of your new reading book on http://www.amazon.ca/. Type in "books" and then the title.
5. Picture retakes on Wednesday.
6. Picture money due tomorrow.
7. Finish map/jot notes about aboriginal hunting trends. Due Wednesday.

Friday October 31st 2008

1. Reading Log X2
2. Complete Math Sheet
3. Continue taking jot notes for Native Report

Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday October 30, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Bring picture money/orders back - due Nov 4th.
3. Bring loonie or toonie in for party tomorrow if you have not already.
4. Continue to take jot notes for you Native Peoples reort. Due Nov 7th.
5. Bring gym clothes and library books.

Wednesday October 29th

1.Complete Reading Log
2.Check out the more specific Native info. Take notes. The web sites are under the social studies website sections.
3.Math textbook pg.#175 no. 5,6

Tuesday October 28th

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Finish math sheet (mode, median, mean)
3. Continue taking jot notes for Native Report due November 7th
4. Name for bearded dragon
5. Music theory sheet

Monday October 27th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Continue taking jot notes for research report on Native People.
3. Finish math textbook work pages 174 1-4 and math workbook pages 70 and 71.
4. Finish introduction paragraph for your Native Peoples report using the jot notes I gave you.

Thursday October 23rd, 2008

Homework:
1. Complete reading log x 4.
2. Finish math textbook work pages 170 and 171 questions 1-5.
3. Finish math workbook work pages 68 and 69.
4. Go to the class website and look up websites under the social studies section that will help you in your research of your chosen Native Tribe. Begin copying and pasting information into a word document. Do not forgret to copy the website address for your bibliography. You will receive assignment information eg: rubric, outline on Monday.
5. Students participating in the essay contest should start to choose a person of interest and form an argument.

Have a good weekend.

Wednesday October 22nd, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Finish math (bias ) sheet.
3. Finish map/fillin the blank sheet.
4. Think/look at which Native group would you want to research
a) Woodland b) Inuit c) Plateau d) Plains for a report.

Tuesday October 21st, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. No other homework.

Students have just completed a math test and science test in the last 2 days. We have just begun a new social studies unit about Native Canadians and all language homework was completed in class.

As of next Monday students will be assigned an indendent study project about "What it Means to Be Gifted". As a parent or student you can visit http://www.prufrock.com/ and look at all of the available resurces to support gifted students, teachers and parents of gifted students. It is an invaluable resource.

Monday October 20th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Finish Predicing Work
3. Highlight Stereotypes
4. Study for Math test tomorrow

Thursday October 16th, 2008

Homework:

1. Reading Log
2. Study + Practice your media violence debate arguements
3. Gym Clothes
4. Library books
5. Bring some newspaper for art
6. Math textbook p.g. #364, #365 5, 8, 9

Wednesday October 15th

1. Reading Log
2. Look up "Solar Radiation" on Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_Radiation
3. Study for science test
4. Finish Math Workbook 142-143
5. French Presentations tomorrow

Tuesday October 14th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log
2. Math Workbook pg. 142, 143
3.Study science
4. Picture Day 9:00
5.Pack lunch for reptilia
6. Debate for media violence (why and why not)

Friday October 10th

1. Reading Log
2. Read over media violence arguements for debate
3. Study Science Folder - Test Thursday
4. Math test Friday
5. Practice French Presentations
6. Finish Trupp inferences

Thursday October 9th

1. Reading Log
2. Finish rough copy of water bottle poster
3. Math textbook p.g#360 1-4 361 5,6,7,9
4. Messy Bedroom Good Copy
5. Safety Homework
6. Practice French Presentations

Wednesday October 8th

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Finish Rough Copy of Informational Poster of water bottle - Friday
3. French vocab test tomorrow
4. Reptilia money (Geoffrey, Vanessa) due Friday
5. Magazine Subscription
6. Math sheet (irregular polygons)
7. Safety Homework
8. 5- Messy Bedroom Good Copy

Tuesday October 7th

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Math workbook p.g# 140-141
3. Work on rough copy of informational poster with dangers of plastic water bottles
4. Safety Homework
5. 3- Good copies of Messy Bedroom
6. French Vocab Test - Next Tuesday
7. Reptilia Money

Monday October 6th

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Math workbook p.g # 138-139
3. Research plastic water bottles
4. 6- Good Copy of Messy Bedroom
5. Safety Homework

Friday October 3rd

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Finish Math textbook p.g # 353 #1, p.g # 354 #2-8, workbook p.g # 136 - 137
3. French Project due Monday
4. French Vocab quiz #2 - Thursday
5. Reptilia trip form + money
6. Instrument Money
7. Complete Math Sheet (review)

Thursday October 2nd

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Math textbook (half) p.g #353 #1 p.g # 354 2-8, Math workbook (half) p.g # 136-137
3. French Project - due Monday
4. Instrument Money
5. Drama Presentations
6. Gym Clothes

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Finish Math Sheet 1-4
3. Finish science solutions for biodiversity crisis
4. Catch up for homework (for people on list)
5. French Project
6. Share marks/rubrics with parents???
7. Practice for tomorrow's drama presentation

Tuesday September 30th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Finish math textbook work pages 348 4,5,7,8,9.
3. Finish rough copy of "Messy Bedroom" paragraphs. 1st = Description
2nd = Feelings
3rd = Open ended eg: questions, future
plans, wishes, dreams.

Monday September 29th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Finish math textbook pages 344 1-8 and 348 1 and 2 plus the challenge question.
3. Bring gym clothes tomorrow.
4. Complete the violence debate sheet for tomorrow.

Thursday September 25th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log x 3.
2. Complete another copy of the Text to Self, Text to World and Text to Text graphic organizer using a different book.
3. Complete any math homework that we did not check today. Crossword sheet plus pages 132-134 #1 in your math workbooks.

Everyone did a fantastic job at the assembly today. You should be very proud!!!

Tomorrow is a P.A.Day.

Have a great weekend.

Wednesday September 24th, 2008

Sorry I did not post homework yesterday. I went to buy the mealworms and had to go out after dinner. I am going to buy the mealworms now.

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. If you are a tree wear green and brown tomorrow. If you are a speaker wear respectable clothing.
3. Bring back signed forms and money for safety visitor.
4. Finish mathworkbook pages 132-134 (#1) only. Plus the crossword and extra worksheet. Due tomorrow.
5. Memorize touchstone in your agenda.
6. Finish bread drawings and method in science folder.
7. Finish rough copy of script for tomorrow.
8. Bring library books tomorrow.
9. If you didn't finish your reading/making connections sheet please complete for tomorrow.

Please make sure you complete your homework tonight. Don't forget to read over the rules of the essay contest and bring back the form so we can get a head start on it.

Some really cool things that are upcoming are:
1) Drama presentations next week.
2) Our character assembly tomorrow.
3) A guest speaker in science.
4) A trip to Reptilia on the 15th.
5) An educational kit from the R.O.M to start our unit on Native People after Thanksgiving.
6) Mealworm investigation tomorrow.

Have a good night and do not be nervous about tomorrow. Project, project, project!!!

Monday September 22nd 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Study for math test tomorrow.
3. Study for French test tomorrow.
4. Bring back I.E.P form.
5. Memorize touchstone.
6. Finish pages 44 and 45 in math workbook. Challenge problem page is optional.

Friday September 19th, 2008

Homework.

1. Complete reading log x 2.
2. Bring back I.E.P form soon.
3. Memorize John McCrae touchstone.
4.Math Test Tuesday - whole numbers, +, -, x, dividing, decimals, rounding, comparing, ordering
5. Math review work Small Group: Page 156 1,4,5,6,8,9 (people with textbooks)
Large Group page 160 1,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,14,15,16,18 (people with textbooks)
Sorry, I forgot to hand out the challenge sheet.
6. Study for French vocabulary test on Monday.
7. Health comic good copy due Monday.

Have a good weekend.

Thursday September 18th, 2008

Homework:

None.

Wednesday September 17th, 2008

Homework.



1. Complete reading log.
2. Tomorrow is Meet the Teacher night. It starts at 6:30 so remind your family.
3. Finish health comic for Monday.
4. Work on script/wanted poster for your drama/writing assignment.
5. Finish math questions 1 page or 4 division questions for the small group.
6. Bring back I.E.P form for Friday.

I have made a decision about the mealworm experiment. I don't want worms or a smell in the classroom for parent teacher night so I am postponing the worm work until next week. Sorry, it's best this way.

Tomorrow we are going to do a lot of work about multiple intelligences so try to think about how best you learn and what kinds of activities you prefer to do.

See you tomorrow.

Tuesday September 16th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Work on good copy of your health comic. Due Monday.
3. Finish math workbook pages 12 and 13 plus the problem on the wall.


Sorry I didn't post anything yesterday.

Friday September 12th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log.
2. Begin research about the facts of your mammal for your drama presentation. Use the internet, our class websites or the public library. Take notes in your science folder or copy and paste information on your computer. Be prepared to share on Monday.
3. Finish good copy of your prediction and questioning reflection.
4. Visit http://www.aaaknow.com/est-dec-round.htm to review rounding of decimals. Scroll down to the bottom to complete the activities.
5. Visit http://www.coolmath4kids.com/ for some cool math games. Sorry I put the wrong website in your agenda.


Over the weekend, I will be spending some time assessing your math and language books to see if everyone is keeping up. I will be looking to see if you have completed assigned work, if you understand basic concepts, if you need to be challenged and how organized you are. I will also provide feedback to you on your health comic so we can begin good copies on Tuesday.

Be prepared next week, we are going to be analyzing, drawing and observing live worms. Fun!

Have a good weekend!

Thursday September 11th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete your reading log.
2. Finish rough plan of health comic. Due tomorrow.
3. Bring gym clothes.
4. Finish math questions.
5. Finish book summary prediction questions.
6. Finish science paragraph.


My expectations around your reading log are as follows:
a) read at home as much as you want
b) record what you read eg: amount of pages, book title etc...
c) try to read a variety of different genres to open your interests
d) enjoy

I never read a science fiction or fantasy book until I was in grade 8. My teacher forced the class to read a different genre. Although I didn't enjoy being forced to read a book, he opened my eyes to new worlds of imagination and I appreciate him for that.

Your reading log is not a chore and should not take more than 1 minute each night.

Wednesday September 10th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete Reading Log
2. Finish Math sheets.
3. Read drama assignment and see if you have any questions for me.
4. Finish all prediction and questioning work for language. Due tomorrow.
5. Work on health comic. Due Friday in rough.

Tuesday September 9th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete Reading Log.
2. Math: small group multiplication practice.
3. Finish rough copy of health comic. Remember to look at the rubric to help you know what is expected to get a level 4.
4. Bring in a picture of yourself if I haven't taken one of you already.
5. Browse the Canadian Biodiversity Website and search under mammals. Choose a mammal that lives in Canada that you would be interested in doing more research on in the near future. Write the name of the mammal in your agenda for safe keeping.

Do you like the new colours??? Orange, brown and purple, yum!!!

Monday September 8th, 2008

Homework:

1. Complete reading log. I will make more copies tomorrow.
2. Visit 2 science websites. a) Classifying Animals
b) Classifying Animals #2
3. Finish math rounding sheets plus addition and subtraction of decimals.
4. Bring gym clothes tomorrow.
5. Study science notes on the 5 kingdoms.
6. Bring in a photo if I haven't taken one already.

Have a good evening!

Friday September 5th, 2008

Homework:

1. Write/type a letter to Mrs. Jacobs with the following things included:
a) Dear...
b) positives of 1st week
c) at least 2 questions
d) negatives of 1st week
e) sincerely, ....

Remember to try your best to write fluently and with expression. Check spelling and grammar before handing it in. Due Monday.

2. Complete reading log for 2 days.
3.Finish multiple intelligence survey and highlight prefered products that appeal to you.
4. I forgot to mention to bring in a picture of yourself that is fairly recent. You might not get it back. Only do this if your picture was not taken today.

Have a great weekend!!!! I will have information about commenting on the blog next week.

Thursday September 4th, 2008

Homework:

1. Finish all math sheets. Due tomorrow.
2. Remember to bring gym clothes tomorrow. A t-shirt, shorts or track pants and running shoes.
3. Bring in any forms or money that is due.
4. Complete reading log for today.
5. Complete agenda assignment. Due tomorrow.

Wednesday September 3rd, 2008

Homework:

1. Bring appropriate gym clothes for Friday. T-Shirt, Shorts and indoor running shoes.
2. Bring agenda money for Monday. $8.00.
3. Bring in page 19 of agenda signed by you and your parents.
4. Bring back pizza lunch forms.
5. Finish 1 math question. A) Create B) Round
6. Bring a binder in to use in French class as soon as possible.
7. Complete your first entry of your reading log. Remember to read with quality in mind, not quantity.

First Day of School - September 2nd, 2008

Welcome to our classroom blog!!!

I am very excited to be your teacher for the 2008/2009 school year. I hope you had some fun today and were able to learn something new about a friend. The first day nerves are over with and tomorrow will be a new adventure.

Homework

1. Finish 4 math questions. Make up your own problems and practice the new adding strategy.
2. Think of your favourite activity/instructional strategy today and be willing to share orally tomorrow.
3. Read through your agenda with your parents and fill in the "I didn't know that....." form. Bring it back by Friday.
4. Copy down the website address above and keep it in a safe place for future viewing.
5. Bring $8.00 agenda money by Monday.