Classroom News - June 28

Well...where did all of the time go?!?!?

Another wonderful school year has already come and gone! 

Thanks to everyone who made this 2015-2016 a great year of learning, laughing and making memories!

Have a safe, enjoyable and restful summer!

We will see everyone back next year...as Grade 8 students!?!?!

Reminders:

- Report cards were handed-out today (Tuesday, June 28).
- The first day of school for the 2016-2017 school year is Thursday, September 1.

Classroom News - June 27

Happy "Last Monday of the School Year!"

For those students who did not finish cleaning EVERYTHING today, be prepared to take EVERYTHING home tomorrow (Tuesday, June 28).

1 Day of School Remaining!!!

Homework:
- No more homework...that I know of!?!?!

Reminders:
- Tomorrow (Tuesday, June 28) is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!  It will be a busy day with an assembly, awards, talent show, and of course, report cards!

Adventure Ed. - Golfing

Classroom News - June 24

Ask your son/daughter about today's golfing experience...

For Monday, June 27, students will need to be prepared to clean-up EVERYTHING.  Bring some extra bags from home to help with the clean-up efforts (and to help take things home).

Also, for Monday, June 27, students can bring a "healthful" snack to enjoy during a movie.

Have a wonderful weekend!
 
2 Days of School Remaining!!!

Homework:
- No more homework...that I know of!?!?!

Reminders:
- Tuesday, June 28 is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!  It will be a busy day with an assembly, awards, talent show, and of course, report cards!

Classroom News - June 23

YAHOO!!  NO MORE FINAL EXAMS!!!

Ask your son/daughter about how their Math Final Exam went today...

Ask your son/daughter about today's "Buddy Celebration"...

Students will be golfing (and enjoying an optional lunch) at Cherrydale tomorrow (Friday, June 24).  Students are welcome to bring their own golf equipment.  I will provide balls and golf clubs as needed though.

The following people have OVERDUE "library items":
- KH                  - BM
 
3 Days of School Remaining!!!

Homework:
Social - Unit TEST (Friday, June 24)

Reminders:
- For Monday, June 27, students will need to be prepared to clean-up EVERYTHING.  Bring some extra bags from home to help with the clean-up efforts (and to help take things home).
- Also, for Monday, June 27, students can bring a "healthful" snack to enjoy during a movie.
- Tuesday, June 28 is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!  It will be a busy day with an assembly, awards, talent show, and of course, report cards!

Classroom News - June 22

Ask your son/daughter about how their ELA FINAL EXAM went today...

Students will have the their last PAA class tomorrow (Thursday, June 23).

7M and 2B students will enjoy a "buddy time" celebration tomorrow (Thursday, June 23).  We will be heading over to Weinmaster Park for some playground fun (and a treat)!

The following people have OVERDUE "library items":
- CB               - SD             - KH              - CL                    - BM
 
4 Days of School Remaining!!!

Homework:
Math - FINAL EXAM (Thursday, June 23)
Social - Unit TEST (Friday, June 24)

Reminders:
- Students will be golfing (and enjoying an optional lunch) at Cherrydale Friday, June 24.

Classroom News - June 21

Ask your son/daughter about how their ELA "Fishbowl" discussions went today...

* ALL Term 3 assignments are now OVERDUE!  Those students who failed to meet the deadline, an incomplete assignment mark may have been earned.

5 Days of School Remaining!!!

Homework:
ELA - FINAL EXAM (Wednesday, June 22)
Math - FINAL EXAM (Thursday, June 23)
Social - Unit TEST (Friday, June 24)

Reminders:
- ALL library items are now OVERDUE!
- Students will have the their last PAA class on Thursday, June 23.
- 7M and 2B students will enjoy a "buddy time" celebration on Thursday, June 23
- Students will be golfing (and enjoying an optional lunch) at Cherrydale Friday, June 24.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- BMc                 -  KS      

Classroom News - June 20

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about how their Earth's Resources Science presentations went today...

A newsletter about our "year-end activities" was sent home last week.  Please read the form and return the appropriate fees (if applicable) by tomorrow (Tuesday, June 21).  Students will be golfing (and enjoying an optional lunch) at Cherrydale Friday, June 24.

* ALL Term 3 assignments are now OVERDUE!  Those students who failed to meet the deadline, an incomplete assignment mark may have been earned.

6 Days of School Remaining!!!

Homework:
ELA - FINAL EXAM (Wednesday, June 22)
Math - FINAL EXAM (Thursday, June 23)
Social - Unit TEST (Friday, June 24)

Reminders:
- ALL library items are now OVERDUE!
- Students will have the their last PAA class on Thursday, June 23.
- 7M and 2B students will enjoy a "buddy time" celebration on Thursday, June 23

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- SD                 - BMc                 -  KS      

K-3 Play Day

Classroom News - June 17

Ask your son/daughter about their leadership during the K-3 "Play Day".  They did an AWESOME job!

A newsletter about our "year-end activities" was sent home yesterday.  Please read the form and return the appropriate fees (if applicable) by Tuesday, June 21.  Students will be golfing (and enjoying an optional lunch) at Cherrydale Friday, June 24.

* ALL Term 3 assignments are now OVERDUE!  Those students who failed to meet the deadline, an incomplete assignment mark may have been earned.

7 Days of School Remaining!!!

Homework:
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (OVERDUE)
Health - Mental/Emotional Health Poster (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.6 Translations and Reflections (OVERDUE)
Science - Earth's Crust Inquiry-Based Project (OVERDUE)
Social - Unit TEST (Friday, June 24)

Reminders:
- ALL library items are now OVERDUE!
- Continue to prepare for the ELA and Math Final Exams (scheduled for Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23).
- Students will have the their last PAA class on Thursday, June 23.
- 7M and 2B students will enjoy a "buddy time" celebration on Thursday, June 23

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- SD                 - BMc                 -  KS                 

Classroom News - June 16

Ask your son/daughter about today's presentation from Vera Tourangeau...

Grade 7 students will be responsible for leading the K-3 "Play Day" tomorrow (Friday, June 17).  Students are required to gather and organize ALL materials in advance of the event.  Be prepared!  Be organized! Have fun!

A newsletter about our "year-end activities" was sent home today.  Please read the form and return the appropriate fees (if applicable) by Tuesday, June 21.

* ALL Term 3 assignments MUST be handed-in by tomorrow (Friday, June 17).  If students fail to meet this deadline, an incomplete assignment mark may be earned.

8 Days of School Remaining!!!

Homework:
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (OVERDUE)
Health - Mental/Emotional Health Poster (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.6 Translations and Reflections (Friday, June 17)
Science - Earth's Crust Inquiry-Based Project (Friday, June 17)
Social - Unit TEST (Friday, June 24)

Reminders:
- Tomorrow (Friday, June 17) is also "Hawaiian Day"!
- ALL library items are due to the library tomorrow (Friday, June 17).
- Students will not have their last PAA class of the year tomorrow (Friday, June 17).  It has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 23.
- Continue to prepare for the ELA and Math Final Exams (scheduled for Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AH              - KB             - SD             - KL             
- CL              - BMc            - RQ            -  KS                 - JT

Classroom News - June 15

Grade 7 students will be responsible for leading the K-3 "Play Day" on Friday, June 17.  Students are required to gather and organize ALL materials in advance of Friday.  Be prepared!  Be organized! Have fun!

* ALL Term 3 assignments MUST be handed-in by Friday, June 17.  If students fail to meet this deadline, an incomplete assignment mark may be earned.

9 Days of School Remaining!!!

Homework:
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (OVERDUE)
Math - Translations and Reflections Practice (Thursday, June 16)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)
Health - Mental/Emotional Health Poster or Test (Thursday, June 16)
Science - Earth's Crust Inquiry-Based Project (Friday, June 17)

Reminders:
- Students will be enjoying a presentation from Vera Tourangeau tomorrow (Thursday, June 16).
- Friday, June 17 is also "Hawaiian Day"!
- ALL library materials are due back to the library Friday, June 17.
- Students will not have there last PAA class of the year on Friday, June 17.  Instead, it has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 23.
- Continue to prepare for the ELA and Math Final Exams (scheduled for Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- KB              - SD              - CL               - KL
- BMc            - RQ             - RSp              -  KS

Adventure Ed. - Canoe Safety (Part 2)

Adventure Ed. - Canoe Safety (Part 1)

Classroom News - June 14

The last day of "early band" is scheduled for tomorrow...

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - Canoe Safety!

* ALL Term 3 assignments MUST be handed-in by Friday, June 17.  If students fail to meet this deadline, an incomplete assignment mark may be earned.

10 Days of School Remaining!!!

Homework:
Math - Transformations Intro (OVERDUE)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)
Health - Mental/Emotional Health Poster or Test (Thursday, June 16)
Science - Earth's Crust Inquiry-Based Project (Friday, June 17)

Reminders:
- Students will be enjoying a presentation from Vera Tourangeau on Thursday, June 16.
- ALL library materials are due back to the library Friday, June 17.
- Students will not have there last PAA class of the year on Friday, June 17.  Instead, it has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 23.
- Grade 7 students will be responsible for leading the K-3 "Play Day" on Friday, June 17.  More details to come...
- Continue to prepare for the ELA and Math Final Exams (scheduled for Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- BMc                    -  KS

Classroom News - June 10

I know I had a great time at yesterday's city-wide school dance!  I hope you did too!

Ask your son/daughter about yesterday's VERY important review booklets for the upcoming ELA and Math Final Exams (scheduled for Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23)...

Have a wonderful weekend!

* ALL Term 3 assignments MUST be handed-in by Friday, June 17.  If students fail to meet this deadline, an incomplete assignment mark may be earned.

Homework:
Math - Cartesian Plane Drawing (OVERDUE)
Math - Transformations Intro (Monday, June 13)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)
Science - Earth's Crust Inquiry-Based Project (Friday, June 17)

Reminders:
- Students will need appropriate swimming gear and a t-shirt (that will get wet) for the Tuesday, June 14 Adventure Ed. class.  Students will be completing a "canoe safety" clinic at the Gallagher Center!
- ALL library materials are due back to the library Friday, June 17.
- Grade 7 students will be responsible for leading the K-3 "Play Day" on Friday, June 17.  More details to come...

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- KB                   JC                      BMc                    -  KS

Classroom News - June 9

The city-wide school dance is scheduled for tonight from 7:00-10:00!  Bring your "dancing shoes"...

Ask your son/daughter about today's Math test - Graphing on the Cartesian Plane.

Also, ask your son/daughter about today's VERY important review booklets for the upcoming ELA and Math Final Exams (scheduled for Tuesday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 23)...

* ALL Term 3 assignments MUST be handed-in by Friday, June 17.  If students fail to meet this deadline, an incomplete assignment mark may be earned.

Homework:
Math - Cartesian Plane Drawing (Friday, June 10)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)
Science - Earth's Crust Inquiry-Based Project (Friday, June 17)

Reminders:
- Last day to "sign-out" Library items is today (Friday, June 10).  ALL library materials are due back to the library next Friday, June 17.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- BM                    -  KS

Classroom News - June 8

The June MC Knoll Newsletter was sent home today...

There will be a city-wide school dance tomorrow (Thursday, June 9).  Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased before the dance.  The permission newsletter was sent home yesterday with specific information!

* ALL Term 3 assignments MUST be handed-in by Friday, June 17.  If students fail to meet this deadline, an incomplete assignment mark may be earned.

Homework:
Math - 8.5 Cartesian Plane (Thursday, June 9)
Math - Cartesian Plane Mini-Unit TEST (Thursday, June 9)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)
Science - Earth's Crust Inquiry-Based Project (Friday, June 17)

Reminders:
- Tomorrow (Thursday, June 9) is Pink Day (to raise awareness of bullying).
- Last day to "sign-out" Library items is tomorrow (Friday, June 10).  ALL library materials are due back to the library next Friday, June 17.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- KS

Classroom News - June 7

There will be a city-wide school dance Thursday, June 9.  Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased before the dance.  The permission newsletter was sent home today with specific information!

The following people have not signed and returned their June Adventure Ed Permission Forms (which is now OVERDUE):
- KB             - KS            

* ALL Term 3 assignments MUST be handed-in by Friday, June 17.  If students fail to meet this deadline, an incomplete assignment mark may be earned.

Homework:
Math - River Rafting Coordinate Grid (OVERDUE)
Math - Cartesian Plane Practice (Wednesday, June 8)
Math - Cartesian Plane Mini-Unit TEST (Thursday, June 9)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)
Science - Earth's Crust Inquiry-Based Project (Friday, June 17)

Reminders:
- Thursday, June 9 is Pink Day (to raise awareness of bullying).
- Last day to "sign-out" Library items is Friday, June 10.  ALL library materials are due back to the library next Friday, June 17.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- JC             - CL            - BM              - KS