Classroom News - Feb. 28

Welcome back!

I hope the February break, despite the cold weather, was enjoyable.

Ask your son/daughter about the cross-country skiing they participated in today.

Reminders:
- Students will need to bring appropriate outdoor gear for the Monday, Feb. 28 Adventure Ed. class as students will be going 'cross-country skiing'.

Homework:
Social - "Resources" Unit Title Page (OVERDUE)
Art - Magazine Grid Art (OVERDUE)
Math - Intro to Integers worksheets (x2) (Tuesday, March 1)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, March 4)

* As report cards are just around the corner (Friday, March 11), students will need to complete ALL overdue homework (especially if they want a more deserving grade). There are a handful of students who have overdue homework including (initials only):
- AC               - SO                - SP                    - SQ
- JR                 - JSP               - KSM

Asessippi Ski Trip

Enjoy some of the FUN from our grade 6-8 Asessippi ski trip.  Students had a blast!!!

Classroom News - Feb. 18

Enjoy the break - we will see everyone back on Monday, February 28!

Reminders:
- Students will need to bring appropriate outdoor gear for the Monday, Feb. 28 Adventure Ed. class as students will be going 'cross-country skiing'.

Homework:
Social - "Resources" Unit Title Page (OVERDUE)
Art - Magazine Grid Art (Monday, February 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, March 4)

* As report cards are just around the corner (Friday, March 11), students will need to complete ALL overdue homework (especially if they want a more deserving grade). There are a handful of students who have overdue homework including (initials only):
- AC            - SO               - SP           - SQ            
- JR             - JSP              - KSM

Classroom News - Feb. 16

Ask your son/daughter about their math test...

It is an expectation that students have ALL of their homework finished and handed-in before the ski trip tomorrow. There are a handful of students who have overdue homework including (initials only):
- AC           - GM        - SO           - DP  
- SP            - SQ         - JR            - JSP         - KSM

Reminders:
- Asessippi ski trip is tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 17). Be sure to bring ALL of the appropriate gear (outdoor clothes, lunch, etc.). We will be leaving 7:30 a.m. and returning around 4:30-5:00 p.m.  Stay tuned to "The Fox" radio station for any early morning cancellations.
- Students will need to bring appropriate outdoor gear for Friday, Feb. 18 as students may be going outside to finish work on their quinzees.

Homework:
Health - "Nutrition" Unit Title Page (OVERDUE)
Social - "Resources" Unit Title Page (Friday, February 18)
Art - Magazine Grid Art (Monday, February 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, March 4)

Classroom News - Feb. 15

As I have been wishing for the 'cold' weather to go away, I caught a 'cold' myself over the weekend.  Sorry for the 'no post' yesterday.

It is an expectation that students have ALL of their homework finished and handed-in before the ski trip.  There are a handful of students who have overdue homework including (initials only):
- ZA                    - AC                      - CC                 - GD
- DF                    - RH                      - AJP                - BM
- GM                   - SO                      - DP                 - SP         
- JP                      - SQ                      - JR                  - JSP              
- KSM

Reminders:
- Asessippi ski trip is on Thursday, Feb. 17.  Be sure to bring ALL of the appropriate gear (outdoor clothes, lunch, etc.).  We will be leaving 7:30 a.m. and returning around 4:30-5:00 p.m.

Homework:
LA - Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
LA - Gearing Up for the Cold (OVERDUE)
Math - Math 2.10 Worksheet (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
Health - Nutrition Title Page (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
Math - Fractions Unit TEST (Wednesday, Feb. 16)

Gr. 7 Quinzee Building

Here are some photos of the grade 7 students enjoying building quinzees (aka: tiny igloos) during Adventure Ed. class.

Classroom News - Feb. 11

Have a great weekend!

Reminders:
- Asessippi ski trip is on Thursday, Feb. 17.  Yippppeee!

Homework:
Career Guidance - Job Posters (OVERDUE)
Social - February "What in the World" (Monday, Feb. 14)
Phys. Ed. - Active Living Goal (Monday, Feb. 14)
LA - Writing Folder (Monday, February 14)
LA - Gearing Up for the Cold (Tuesday, Feb. 15)
Health - Nutrition Title Page (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
Math - Fractions Unit TEST (Wednesday, Feb. 16)

Classroom News - Feb. 10

Enjoy the afternoon!

Reminders:
- Last day for 'Candy grams' and a 'candy guess' will be tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 11) for $0.25 each.
- There will be a bake sale tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 11) for $0.25 items.
- Students will once again need to bring appropriate clothing for tomorrow's (Friday, Feb. 11) Adventure Ed. class. Students will be finishing work on their quinzees!

Homework:
Math - 2.9 Worksheet (OVERDUE)
Career Guidance - Job Posters (Friday, Feb. 11)
Social - February "What in the World" (Monday, Feb. 14)
Phys. Ed. - Active Living Goal (Monday, Feb. 14)
LA - Writing Folder (Monday, February 14)
Health - Nutrition Title Page (Wednesday, Feb. 16)

Classroom News - Feb. 9

Where is our warm weather???

Some information was sent home today about "whooping cough" (if you recieve a paper-copy newsletter).

Reminders:
- 'Candy grams' and a 'candy guess' will be continue to be on sale Thursday, Feb.10 until Friday, Feb. 11 ($0.25 each)
- The next noon hour early dismissal is tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 10).
- Tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 10) is also Red/White/Pink Day
- There will be a bake sale Friday, Feb. 11 ($0.25 items)
- Students will once again need to bring appropriate clothing for Friday's Adventure Ed. class (Feb. 11). Students will be finishing work on their quinzees!

Homework:
Art - Boat/Dinosaur Grid Art (OVERDUE)
Math - 2.9 Worksheet (Thursday, Feb. 10)
Career Guidance - Job Posters (Friday, Feb. 11)
Social - February "What in the World" (Monday, Feb. 14)
Phys. Ed. - Active Living Goal (Monday, Feb. 14)
LA - Writing Folder (Monday, February 14)
Health - Nutrition Title Page (Wednesday, Feb. 16)

Survivor (better late than never)

Apparently I have been sleepy since Survivor - as I forgot to post any pictures from Survivor!

Classroom News - Feb. 8

Some information was sent home today about AFL's (Assessment for Learning).

Reminders:
- 'Candy grams' and a 'candy guess' will be on sale Wednesday, Feb. 9 until Friday, Feb. 11 ($0.25 each)
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Feb. 10
- Thursday, Feb. 10 is also Red/White/Pink Day
- There will be a bake sale Friday, Feb. 11 ($0.25 items)
- Students will once again need to bring appropriate clothing for Friday's Adventure Ed. class (Feb. 11).  Students will be finishing work on their quinzees!

Homework:
Art - Boat/Dinosaur Grid Art (Wednesday, Feb. 9)
Career Guidance - Job Posters (Friday, Feb. 11)
Social - February "What in the World" (Monday, Feb. 14)
LA - Writing Folder (Monday, February 14)
Health - Nutrition Title Page (Wednesday, Feb. 16)

Classroom News - Feb. 7

Happy Monday!

Reminders:
- 'Candy grams' and a 'candy guess' will be on sale Wednesday, Feb. 9 until Friday, Feb. 11 ($0.25 each)
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Feb. 10.
- Thursday, Feb. 10 is also Red/White/Pink Day

Homework:
Math - "Salad Green" Problem Solving (OVERDUE)
Art - Boat/Dinosaur Grid Art (Wednesday, Feb. 9)
Career Guidance - Job Posters (Friday, Feb. 11)
Social - February "What in the World" (Monday, Feb. 14)
LA - Writing Folder (Monday, February 14)

Classroom News - Feb. 3

Ask your son/daughter about "Quinzee Building".

This will be the last post of the week - as I am away at a teacher PD.

ENJOY THE WARM WEATHER!

Reminders:
- 'Candy grams' and a 'candy guess' will be on sale Wednesday, Feb. 9 until Friday, Feb. 11 ($0.25 each)
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Feb. 10.
- Thursday, Feb. 10 is also Red/White/Pink Day

Homework:
LA - "Superhumans" Questions and Activities (Monday, Feb. 7)
Math - "Salad Green" Problem Solving (Monday, Feb. 7)
Career Guidance - Job Posters (Friday, Feb. 11)
LA - Writing Folder (Monday, February 14)

Classroom News - Feb. 2

Come on out and enjoy some awesome badminton action tomorrow after school at MC Knoll.  It is the annual Yorkton City Badminton Tournament.

Reminders:
- If students are interested in making the February 17 ski/snowboard trip to Asessippi, the appropriate fees and forms are OVERDUE
- Students will need to bring appropriate outdoor gear and shovels for tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 3). Students will be building Quinzees!!!
- The KFC hot lunch is also tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 3) for those who pre-ordered.

Homework:
Math - 2.1 Worksheet (Ordering Fractions) (OVERDUE)
LA - "Superhumans" Questions and Activities (Monday, Feb. 7)
LA - Writing Folder (Monday, February 14)

Classroom News - Feb. 1

WOW - February already!

The February school newsletter was sent home today (for those that recieve that paper copy).  Everyone else should have recieved an email newsletter.

Reminders:
- If students are interested in making the February 17 ski/snowboard trip to Asessippi, the appropriate fees and forms are OVERDUE
- Students will need to bring appropriate outdoor gear and shovels for the Thursday, Feb. 3 Adventure Ed. class. Students will be building Quinzees!!!
- The KFC hot lunch is Thursday, Feb. 3 (for those who pre-ordered).

Homework:
Music - Song PowerPoint (OVERDUE)
Math - 2.1 Worksheet (Ordering Fractions) (Wednesday, Feb. 2)
LA - Writing Folder (Monday, February 14)