Agendas: Friday, December 18

 Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!

Wishing you the best in 2021. Great things are going to happen!

Agendas: Wednesday, December 16

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Circuit Thursday's - find a way
• ADST - One more work period for snowman (Thursday)
• Arts Ed:
• Stop Motion - presentations on Thursday

Reminders:

• Kamloops Food Bank - if you are able to donate a non-perishable item - by Thursday
• PJ / Comfy Day
• Thursday, December 17
• Last Day Before Winter Break:
• Friday, December 18

Agendas: Tuesday, December 15

  Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Outside tomorrow
• PE - Activewear tomorrow
• ADST - One more work period for snowman (Thursday)
• ADST - Tinkercad Exploration tomorrow
• Computer mouse?
• Arts Ed:
• Stop Motion - presentations on Thursday
• Library:
• Return all books - will start collecting tomorrow

Reminders:

• Ski Trip - is a go
• More details will be emailed this week, paperwork sent out on Monday, January 4
• Kamloops Food Bank - if you are able to donate a non-perishable item - by Thursday
• Grade 6 Immunizations - Tomorrow AM
• PJ / Comfy Day
• Thursday, December 17
• Last Day Before Winter Break:
• Friday, December 18

Agendas: Monday, December 14

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Workshop tomorrow with Mrs. Stade and Special Guest
• ADST - One more work period for snowman (Thursday)
• Math
• Wrapping up Probability tomorrow
• English:
• Speeches: If you didn't go today, you will tomorrow
• Arts Ed:
• Stop Motion - presentations on Thursday

Reminders:

• Ski Trip - is a go
• More details will be emailed this week, paperwork sent out on Monday, January 4
• Kamloops Food Bank - if you are able to donate a non-perishable item - by Thursday
• Grade 6 Immunizations - Wednesday, December 16
• Secret Santa:
• Deadline for gifts tomorrow
• PJ / Comfy Day
• Thursday, December 17
• Last Day Before Winter Break:
• Friday, December 18

Agendas: Friday, December 11

  Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Outside on Monday
• ADST - One more work period for snowman (Thursday)
• Math
• Tree Diagrams
• English:
• Presenting speeches on Monday & Tuesday
• Arts Ed:
• Stop Motion - presentations on Thursday

Reminders:

• Kamloops Food Bank - if you are able to donate a non-perishable item
• Purdy's orders sent home today - thanks PAC for organizing
• Secret Santa:
• Deadline for gifts under tree is Tuesday, December 15
• Spirit Day - PJ / Comfy Day
• Thursday, December 17
• Last Day Before Winter Break:
• Friday, December 18

Agendas: Wednesday, December 9

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Circuit Thursday's Indoors
• Socials:
• United Nations - due end of day tomorrow
• Science:
• Climate Friendly Alternative Energies
• Due end of day tomorrow
• Math
• Continued on with probability
• English:
• One more period for rehearsals
• Presenting Mon/Tues 14/15
• Arts Ed:
• Stop Motion - happening tomorrow

Reminders:

• Secret Santa:
• Deadline for gifts under tree is Tuesday, December 15
• Spirit Day - Sweater Day
• Friday, December 11
• Last Day Before Winter Break:
• Friday, December 18

Agendas: Tuesday, December 8

  Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Potentially on holidays tomorrow
• Socials:
• United Nations - one more work period (Thursday)
• Math
• Theoretical vs. Experimental Probability
• English:
• One more period for rehearsals
• Presenting Mon/Tues 14/15

Reminders:

• BOKS Workshop Tomorrow
• Activewear
• Red?
• Re-Take Photos sent home today
• Dallas merch sent home today
• Secret Santa:
• Deadline for gifts under tree is Tuesday, December 15
• Spirit Day - Sweater Day
• Friday, December 11

Agendas: Friday, December 4

 No Agendas today. 

Just don't show up to school on Monday because there is no school for students.  See you all on Tuesday.

Have an inspiring weekend!

Agendas: Thursday, December 3

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Walkin' Fridays
• Socials:
• European Union and its benefits
• Math
• Starting probability
• English:
• Speech work period tomorrow - goal: finish cue cards
• Rehearsing next week
• PE:
• Activewear for tomorrow
• Library:
• Bring back your books, exchanging tomorrow

Reminders:

• Secret Santa:
• Names being pulled on Friday, December 4
• Optional to participate
• Spirit Day - Festive Headwear, Hair and Hat Day
• Friday, December 4
• Pro D Day - Monday, December 7
• No school for students

Agendas: Wednesday, December 2

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Circuit Thursday - Outside
• Bring gloves and a toque 
• Science:
• Major meltdown - glaciers and sea levels - climate change
• Arts Ed:
• Stop Motion work - tomorrow

Reminders:

• Secret Santa:
• Names being pulled on Friday, December 4
• Optional to participate
• Spirit Day - Festive Headwear, Hair and Hat Day
• Friday, December 4
• Pro D Day - Monday, December 7
• No school for students

Agendas: Tuesday, December 1

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - On holidays tomorrow
• PHE: Sleep cycles and snoring
• Math:
• Celebration tomorrow
• English: 
• Speeches: Dec 14 & 15
• Other options available as discussed in class today
•  See me if you'd like to do one of these
• Socials:
• G20 and Wealth Distribution
• Vaccines
• ADST:
• Sewing project #2 starts tomorrow
• Arts Ed:
• Stop Motion Materials at school for Thursday

Reminders:

• Secret Santa:
• Names being pulled on Friday, December 4
• Optional to participate
• Spirit Day - Festive Headwear, Hair and Hat Day
• Friday, December 4
• Pro D Day - Monday, December 7
• No school for students

Agendas: Monday, November 30

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Inside tomorrow 
• PHE: Effects of blue light/phones on sleep quality
• Math:
• Review day tomorrow
• Quiz Wednesday, December 2
• English: 
• Hunger Games - Done!!
• Cue cards - work period tomorrow
• Speeches: Dec 14 & 15
• Other options available: see me if you'd like to do one of these
• Science:
• Today's objective: Global temperature increase
• Arts Ed:
• Stop Motion work - Thursday

Reminders:

• School photos - more sent home today
• Spirit Day - Festive Headwear, Hair and Hat Day
• Friday, December 4
• Pro D Day - Monday, December 7
• No school for students

Agendas: Friday, November 27

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Outside on Monday morning
• Math:
• Know how to calculate sale & tax on an item
• Quiz Wednesday, December 2
• English: 
• Part 1-5 Due Monday
• Remember to have your novel at school
• Hand in your novel on Monday
• Slides are overdue
• Art
• How will you communicate your elf instructions?

Reminders:

• Spirit Day - Festive Headwear, Hair and Hat Day
• Friday, December 4
• Pro D Day - Monday, December 7
• No school for students

Agendas: Thursday, November 26

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Walkin' Friday's
• Math:
• PST/GST
• Quiz Wednesday, December 2
• English: 
• Parts 1-4 due tomorrow
• Remember to have your novel at school
• Speech: slides need to be done by end of day tomorrow
• Socials:
• G8 - who's in it, what do they do
• Science:
• 4 main contributors of greenhouse effect
• PE:
• Activewear for tomorrow

Reminders:

• Remember to bring a waterbottle from home
• Photos - sent home today
• Spirit Day - tomorrow
• Wear Dallas colours / gear

Agendas: Tuesday, November 24

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Outside tomorrow with Ms. Kolasa
• Math:
• Calculating Sales and Taxes - more tomorrow
• English: 
• Parts 1 & 2 need to be complete by now
• Remember to have your novel at school
• Socials:
• Be able to explain what a free trade agreement
• What a tariff is
• Arts Ed:
• Stop Motion Idea - for Thursday
• Think of the materials you'll need

Reminders:

• Remember to bring a waterbottle from home
• Spirit Day - Friday of this week
• Wear Dallas colours / gear

Agendas: Monday, November 23

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Inside tomorrow
• Math:
• Cross Multiply & Divide Strategy - do you know?
• English: 
• Finish Chapter 23
• Finish Part 1 (Vocab) of final project
• Remember to have your novel at school
• Science:
• Be able to explain The Greenhouse Effect
• Arts Ed:
• Stop Motion Idea - for next week
• Think of the materials you'll need

Reminders:

• Remember to bring a waterbottle from home

Agendas: Friday, November 20

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Outside on Monday morning
• Math:
• Make sure you know the 4 steps to calculating percent
• Arts Ed:
• Stop Motion Idea - for next week
• Think of the materials you'll need

Reminders:

• Remember to bring a waterbottle from home

Agendas: Thursday, November 19

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Walkin' Fridays
• English:
• Speech work period Friday
• Finish HG shields tomorrow
• Math:
• Calculating percent - tomorrow
• PE: Activewear needed tomorrow
• Return library books for tomorrow
• Arts Ed:
• Stop Motion Idea - for next week
• Think of the materials you'll need

Reminders:

• Dry, indoor footwear needed
• Make sure your locker is empty at the end of the day

Agendas: Wednesday, November 18

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Circuit Thursday's outside tomorrow
• English:
• Speech work period Friday
• Math:
• Identifying and Understanding Percent

Reminders:

• Early Closure - Thursday, November 19 - 12:30 PM
• Busses running two hours earlier that day
• Sign up for Student-Parent-Teacher Interview in Email link if you would like to chat

Agendas: Tuesday, November 17

  Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Outside tomorrow
• English:
• Finish reading Chapter 20
• PE:
• Activewear tomorrow!
• Math:
• Estimating percent
• Converting fractions into percent
• ADST:
• Let's sew tomorrow!!
• Return interims - signed by parent (top green copy)
• Keep bottom white copy

Reminders:

• Grade 6's - Interior Health package - Immunizations
• Fill out paperwork and return as soon as possible
• Deadline Tuesday, November 24
• Early Closure - Thursday, November 19 - 12:30 PM
• Busses running two hours earlier that day
• Sign up for Student-Parent-Teacher Interview in Email link if you would like to chat

Agendas: Monday, November 16

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Inside tomorrow
• English:
• Speech work period tomorrow
• Finish your alternate novel covers in class tomorrow
• Math:
• Percent / Fraction / Decimal conversions
• PHE:
• Review 3 energy systems
• Return interims - signed by parent (top green copy)
• Keep bottom white copy

Reminders:

• Grade 6's - Interior Health package - Immunizations
• Fill out paperwork and return as soon as possible
• Deadline Tuesday, November 24
• Early Closure - Thursday, November 19 - 12:30 PM
• Busses running two hours earlier that day
• Sign up for Student-Parent-Teacher Interview in Email link if you would like to chat

Agendas: Friday, November 13

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Outside on Monday
• English:
• Finish reading Chapter 19 (pages 251 - 262)
• Bring an empty paper towel roll if any are kicking around
• Return interims - signed by parent (top green copy)
• Keep bottom white copy

Reminders:

• Grade 6's - Interior Health package - Immunizations
• Fill out paperwork and return as soon as possible
• Early Closure - Thursday, November 19 - 12:30 PM
• Busses running two hours earlier that day
• Sign up for Student-Parent-Teacher Interview in Email link if you would like to chat

Agendas: Thursday, November 12

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS - Walkin' Fridays
• Math
• District Numeracy Assessment tomorrow
• English
• Speech work period
• Library 
• Return books tomorrow
• PE
• Activewear tomorrow
• Bring an empty paper towel roll if any are kicking around
• Return interims - signed by parent (top green copy)
• Keep bottom white copy

Reminders:

• Photo Retakes - Friday, November 13
• Book Fair
• November 9-20 (Info separate post)
• Dallas School Store:
• Closes Friday, November 13th
• dallasspiritwear.itemorder.com
• Item delivery is hopeful for end of November/beginning of December
• Early Closure - Thursday, November 19 - 12:30 PM
• Busses running two hours earlier that day
• Sign up for Student-Parent-Teacher Interview in Email link if you would like to chat

Agendas: Tuesday, November 10

 Things to work on: 

• Make sure your parent received the info update yesterday by email
• Bring an empty paper towel roll if any are kicking around

Reminders:

• Dry footwear and mittens are encouraged
• Photo Retakes - Friday, November 13
• Book Fair
• November 9-20 (Info separate post)
• Dallas School Store:
• Closes Friday, November 13th
• dallasspiritwear.itemorder.com
• Item delivery is hopeful for end of November/beginning of December
• Early Closure - Thursday, November 19 - 12:30 PM
• Busses running two hours earlier that day
• Sign up for Student-Parent-Teacher Interview in Email link if you would like to chat

Student - Parent - Teacher Interviews - Thursday, November 19

Early closure day is on Thursday, November 19. School lets out at 12:30 PM that day. Busses are running two hours earlier than usual. This is also the day for student-parent-teacher interviews. These are optional and will be done in 15 minute increments, on Zoom, from 1:30 - 6:00 PM. If you do sign up, I'd really encourage that your son/daughter joined in. 

To sign up, please click on the link below and click on a time and enter your name. I will send a Zoom link a few days before the interview day.

Interview Link: https://doodle.com/poll/syxp263svgzuu2w5?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link

Agendas: Monday, November 9

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS: 
• Inside tomorrow
• Math:
• Fractions Quiz tomorrow
• PHE:
• FITT logs - overdue - still lots to hand in
• Started energy systems
• ADST - sewing period tomorrow
• English - speech work period Friday

Reminders:

• Dry footwear and mittens are encouraged
• Poppies - bring a small coin if you'd like to donate to the legion
• Virtual Remembrance Day Assembly
• Tuesday November 10th at 10:30 AM
• No School on Wednesday, November 11
• Photo Retakes - Friday, November 13
• Book Fair
• November 9-20 (Info separate post)
• Dallas School Store:
• Closes Friday, November 13th
• dallasspiritwear.itemorder.com
• Item delivery is hopeful for end of November/beginning of December

Agendas: Friday, November 6

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS: 
• Outside on Monday
• Math:
• Review Day Monday
• Fractions Quiz on Tuesday
• 4 operations and mixed numbers/improper fractions
• PHE:
• FITT Log fill out for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Hand in on Monday morning
• English:
• Read Chapter 16

Reminders:

• Virtual Remembrance Day Assembly
• Tuesday November 10th at 10:30 AM
• No School on Wednesday, November 11
• Photo Retakes - Friday, November 13
• Return your photo packages (if buying) by Monday, November 9
• Book Fair
• November 9-20 (Info separate post)
• Dallas School Store:
• Closes Friday, November 13th
• dallasspiritwear.itemorder.com
• Item delivery is hopeful for end of November/beginning of December

Agendas: Thursday, November 5

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS: 
• Walkin' Friday's
• Math:
• Fractions Quiz on Tuesday
• 4 operations and mixed numbers/improper fractions
• PHE:
• FITT Log fill out for today
• ADST:
• Starting sewing tomorrow
• Library tomorrow
• Bring back your books

Reminders:

• Bring a small plastic bag for sewing 
• Virtual Remembrance Day Assembly
• Tuesday November 10th at 10:30 AM
• No School on Wednesday, November 11
• Photo Retakes - Friday, November 13
• Return your photo packages (if buying) by Monday, November 9
• Book Fair
• November 9-20 (Info separate post)
• Dallas School Store:
• Closes Friday, November 13th
• dallasspiritwear.itemorder.com
• Item delivery is hopeful for end of November/beginning of December

Agendas: Tuesday, November 3

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS: 
• Inside tomorrow
• Math:
• Multiply/Divide Fractions 
• PHE:
• FITT Log for Tuesday
• Socials:
• Class system of Ancient Egypt  / Compared to school

Reminders:

• Virtual Remembrance Day Assembly
• Tuesday November 10th at 10:30 AM
• No School on Wednesday, November 11
• Ski Trip Cancelled (Email Mr. Reed if any questions)
• Photo Retakes - Friday, November 13
• Return your photo packages (if buying) by Monday, November 9
• Book Fair
• November 9-20 (Info separate post)
• Dallas School Store:
• Closes Friday, November 13th
• dallasspiritwear.itemorder.com
• Item delivery is hopeful for end of November/beginning of December
• Dry footwear needed for class. Jackets are also a good idea.

Agendas: Monday, November 2

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS: 
• Inside tomorrow
• English:
• Finish Chapter 12 (pg. 171)
• Make sure you have your novel in class each day

Reminders:

• Photo Retakes - Friday, November 13
• Return your photo packages (if buying) by Monday, November 9
• Book Fair
• November 9-20 (Info separate post)
• Dallas School Store:
• Closes Friday, November 13th
• dallasspiritwear.itemorder.com
• Item delivery is hopeful for end of November/beginning of December
• Dry footwear needed for class:
• Slippers are neat

2020 Scholastic Book Fair Information

 From Mr. Rhynolds...our library extraordinaire:

Hi Everyone:

Dallas Elementary Library is once again hosting a fall book fair this year from November 9-November 20. Due to Covid, however, it will be an online book fair.

The Virtual Book Fair is a fantastic way to continue to give our students access to books they want to read. All purchases benefit our school and library and earn rewards that can be redeemed for books and educational resources.

To visit our school's specific online scholastic book store, click on the link below. While you can access the link at any time, you will not be able to actually start purchasing until the 9th. All purchases are shipped DIRECTLY to your home address...

Happy shopping AND reading, and thank you SO much for your continued support!!

Book Fair link:

https://bookfairs-canada.myshopify.com/pages/5151134

Rick Rhynolds

Teacher-Librarian

Dallas Elementary

Agendas: Friday, October 30

  Things to work on: 

• BOKS: 
• Outside on Monday
• Virtual Tech Workshop - tomorrow
• Science: 
• Show What You Know - Monday
• Math:
• Tax lesson
• English:
• Finish Chapter 10 (pg. 139)

Reminders:

• Photo Retakes - Friday, November 13
• Return your photo packages (if buying) by Monday, November 9
• Halloween Info:
• Max 3 pieces of candy per day in class
• Be safe in whatever you do
• Dallas School Store:
• Closes Friday, November 13th
• dallasspiritwear.itemorder.com
• Item delivery is hopeful for end of November/beginning of December
• Dry footwear needed for class:
• Slippers are neat

Marks Handed Back This Week:

• October Speech
• Science Monster Genetics
• English Speech Responses
• Socials - Most Wanted Posters

Agendas: Thursday, October 29

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS: 
• Off day tomorrow
• Virtual Tech Workshop - tomorrow
• Science: 
• Show What You Know - Monday

Reminders:

• Halloween Info:
• Max 3 pieces of candy per day in class
• No weapons / masks
• Costumes should not impede ability to carry out the daily classroom functions
• Ski interest form
• Are you planning on going skiing? Please return form
• Dallas School Store:
• Closes Friday, November 13th
• dallasspiritwear.itemorder.com
• Item delivery is hopeful for end of November/beginning of December
• Dry footwear needed for class:
• Slippers are neat

Agendas: Wednesday, October 28

  Things to work on: 

• BOKS: 
• Circuit Thursday's inside tomorrow
• ADST:
• Will be marking them tomorrow collectively
• Science: 
• Show What You Know - next Monday

Reminders:

• Ski interest form
• Are you planning on going skiing? Please return form
• Grade 7 Hoodie Money
• $35 
• Dallas School Store:
• Closes Friday, November 13th
• dallasspiritwear.itemorder.com
• Dry footwear:
• Slippers are neat

Agendas: Tuesday, October 27

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS: 
• Outside tomorrow, dress appropriately
• ADST:
• Room is open at lunch tomorrow. (40 minutes)
• Work period (1 hour)
• Lockers:
• No overnight storage
• Just indoor shoes
• English:
• Finish Ch 9 by tomorrow
• Silent read or listen to the audiobook
• Math - Part 2 of Add/Subtract Fractions tomorrow
• Socials - Egypt's Most Wanted
• Due tomorrow
• Science - Genetics Monsters 
• Due tomorrow

Reminders:

• Ski interest form
• Are you planning on going skiing? Please return form
• Grade 7 Hoodie Money
• $35 
• Dallas School Store:
• Closes Friday, November 13th
• dallasspiritwear.itemorder.com
• Dry footwear:
• Slippers are neat

Agendas: Thursday, October 22

  Things to work on: 

• BOKS: 
• Outside Monday, dress appropriately
• ADST:
• Last work period is on Wednesday
• Lockers:
• No overnight storage
• Just indoor shoes
• English:
• Presentations Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th
• English:
• This weekend, read Chapters 6&7 (stop on page 102)

Reminders:

• Grade 7 Hoodie notice sent home today
• Hoodies have been ordered, $35 
• Return signed interims as soon as possible
• Pro D Day - No School - Friday, October 23

Marks Handed Back This week:

• Class Meeting Evaluation - English
• Ch 1 - 4 Hunger Games - English
• Dog Evolution - Science
• BOKS Self - Assessment - PHE
• Decimals Wrap Up - Math

Agendas: Wednesday, October 21

 Things to work on: 

• BOKS: 
• Circuit Thursday's outside tomorrow
• ADST:
• Project is due end of Wednesday the 28th (two more periods only)
• Lockers:
• No overnight storage
• Just indoor shoes
• English:
• Presentations Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th
• English:
• Hunger Games: Finish Chapter 5 tonight
• Math:
• Fraction - Decimal Relationship

Reminders:

• Return signed interims as soon as possible
• Pro D Day - No School - Friday, October 23

Agendas: Tuesday, October 20

  Things to work on: 

• BOKS: 
• Inside tomorrow, DRY footwear
• ADST:
• Next work period is tomorrow
• How will you make the most use of your time?
• Lockers:
• No overnight storage
• Just indoor shoes
• English:
• Presentations Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th
• English:
• Hunger Games: Finish Chapter 5 tonight
• Math:
• Verbalizing Fractions

Reminders:

• Interims - coming home tomorrow
• Sign and return YELLOW copy
• Keep white copy at home
• Pro D Day - No School - Friday, October 23