Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Agendas: Tuesday, January 31

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - inside - first block this month
  • Math - adding integers
  • Socials - Heritage Stamp - both parts completed by end of day Thursday
  • Health - finish mental health unit this week
    • Discussed Alex's story
      • Stress and Anxiety
  • Health - Family Life Parent letter
    • Sent home with students today
  • Arts Ed - image development strategies 
    • Due by end of day Wednesday
  • PE tomorrow - activewear
    • May get to try out wheelchair basketball
Reminders / Info:
  • Basketball Practice - Echo and Shawn's team
    • Tomorrow morning 
  • Term 1 Report Cards:
    • Posted online on MyEd by Thursday, February 2
    • Reminder: they are not being printed this year
  • *Winter Footwear & Gear
    • Wear winter gear and expect to be outside for at least a portion of recess/lunch
  • Pro D Day - No School 
    • Friday, February 3
  • Gamechangers - bring in a few empty refundables if you're able to

Monday, January 30, 2023

Agendas: Monday, January 30

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - inside - first block this month
  • Math - start of integers
    • Integers are/are not:
  • Socials - Heritage Stamp - both parts completed by end of day Thursday
  • Health - finish mental health unit this week
    • Hand in Maddy's Story assignment
      • Body Image and Anxiety
  • Arts Ed - image development strategies 
    • Due by end of day Wednesday
  • Science - tomorrow with Mrs. Klymchuk
Reminders / Info:
  • Basketball Practice - Mr. Whitelaw's team 
    • Before school 
  • Basketball Game - Mr. Styles' team 
    • Game at RLC after school
  • Basketball Game - Echo and Shawn's team
    • Game at Dallas tomorrow
  • Basketball Game - Ms. Brar's team
    • Game at Westsyde Elem tomorrow
  • Term 1 Report Cards:
    • Posted online on MyEd by Thursday, February 2
    • Reminder: they are not being printed this year
  • *Winter Footwear & Gear
    • Wear winter gear and expect to be outside for at least a portion of recess/lunch
  • Pro D Day - No School 
    • Friday, February 3
  • Gamechangers - bring in a few empty refundables if you're able to

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Agendas: Thursday, January 26

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - prepare to go outside for a walk tomorrow
  • English:
    • Reflecting on Term 1 - a self assessment of core competencies tomorrow
  • Socials:
    • Art portion of stamp
      • Due Thursday, February 2 by end of day
    • Written portion of stamp
      • Overdue - recess and lunches until it's submitted
  • Health:
    • The states of mental health - in particular mental distress
  • French:
    • Months of the year, translating basic sight words
  • Library:
    • Book exchange/renewal tomorrow
Reminders / Info:
  • Anything But a Backpack Day - Friday, January 27
    • Bring your stuff in anything but a backpack
      • Cannot use something that is living.
  • Basketball Practice - Mr. Style's team
    • Tomorrow morning before school
  • Term 1 Report Cards:
    • Posted online on MyEd on Wednesday, February 1
    • Reminder: they are not being printed this year
  • *Winter Footwear & Gear
    • Lots of sock feet this week - you need a spare change of footwear with snow on the ground!

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Agendas: Tuesday, January 24

  What's Going On:

  • Socials: good copies of Heritage Stamp
    • Typed and submitted
  • Grade 7's - FSAs sent home today
Reminders / Info:
  • Anything But a Backpack Day - Friday, January 27
    • Bring your stuff in anything but a backpack
      • Cannot use something that is living.
  • Harper Ski Trip
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: Wednesday, January 25
      • *Reminder: Pick up is at approximately 5:15PM*
      • Bring snow pants, jacket, toque, mittens
  • *Hot Lunches - have been cancelled for everyone tomorrow*
    • Wednesday, January 25
  • Unplug and Play Week:
    • January 21 - 28
  • *Winter Footwear & Gear
    • Lots of sock feet this week - you need a spare change of footwear with snow on the ground!

Monday, January 23, 2023

Agendas: Monday, January 23

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - inside tomorrow
  • Math - unit summary tomorrow - probability
  • Socials: good copies of Heritage Stamp
    • Typed and submitted
  • Health: continued with mental health work
  • Science - tomorrow with Mrs. Klymchuk
  • PE - Zoom Tomorrow 
    • Starting a curling unit tomorrow - Rocks & Rings
Reminders / Info:
  • Anything But a Backpack Day - Friday, January 27
    • Bring your stuff in anything but a backpack
      • Cannot use something that is living.
  • Harper Ski Trip
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: Wednesday, January 25
      • *Reminder: Pick up is at the school between 5:15 - 5:30PM*
      • Bring snow pants, jacket, toque, mittens
  • *Hot Lunches - have been cancelled for everyone next week*
    • Wednesday, January 25
  • Unplug and Play Week:
    • January 21 - 28
      • Words on your Shirt Day - tomorrow
      • Do something outside today after school. Try to decrease screen time this week.
  • Basketball Practice - Competitive Girls
    • Tomorrow before school
  • Winter Footwear & Gear
    • Dry footwear is required when it is wet outside
    • Winter gear is encouraged for outdoor times

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Agendas: Thursday, January 19

  What's Going On:

  • BOKS - walk tomorrow - prepared for outside - appropriate footwear
  • ADST - keytag last name - started
  • English - punctuation work - today's focus: comma
  • Library - book exchange tomorrow
  • Big/Little Buddies - next activity tomorrow
Reminders / Info:
  • Harper Ski Trip
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: Wednesday, January 25
      • *Reminder: Pick up is at the school between 5:15 - 5:30PM*
      • Bring snow pants, jacket, toque, mittens
  • *Hot Lunches - have been cancelled for everyone next week*
    • Wednesday, January 25
  • Unplug and Play Week:
    • January 21 - 28
      • Information notice sent home today
  • Basketball Practice - Rec Boys tomorrow morning
    • Mr. Styles team from 7:00 - 8:20 AM
  • Winter Footwear & Gear
    • Dry footwear is required when it is wet outside
    • Winter gear is encouraged for outdoor times

Monday, January 16, 2023

Agendas: Monday, January 16

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - Inside tomorrow (Mr. Cartie)
  • Math - 
    • Tree Diagrams - section 10.5 - will mark tomorrow
  • Socials - Heritage Stamp -
    • Rough draft due Thursday by end of day
      • Two more work periods
  • Health - 
    • In depth study of one specific mental illness
Reminders / Info:
  • Book Swap
    • Notice sent home today
  • Harper Ski Trip
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: January 18 & 25
      • *Reminder: Pick up is at the school between 5:15 - 5:30PM on these days*
      • Bring snow pants, jacket, toque, mittens
  • Basketball Practice - Mr. Whitelaw's team
    • Practice before school on Monday morning
  • Basketball Season - 
    • Game Schedules are posted on Athletics Board
      • Games start next week
  • Winter Footwear & Gear
    • Dry footwear is required when it is wet outside
    • Winter gear is encouraged for outdoor times

Friday, January 13, 2023

Agendas: Friday, January 13

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - Inside on Monday
  • Math - 
    • Play a round of SKUNK with your family this weekend
  • Socials - Heritage Stamp -
    • Rough draft well started
  • Health - the Teenage Brain
Reminders / Info:
  • Harper Ski Trip
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: January 18 & 25
      • *Reminder: Pick up is at the school between 5:15 - 5:30PM on these days*
  • Basketball Practice - Ms. Brar's team
    • Practice before school on Monday morning
  • Basketball Season - 
    • Game Schedules are posted on Athletics Board
  • Winter Footwear & Gear
    • Dry footwear is required when it is wet outside
    • Winter gear is encouraged for outdoor times

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Agendas: Thursday, January 12

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - Walking tomorrow outside
  • Socials - Heritage Stamp -
    • Rough draft well started
  • ADST - 1st round of printings tonight
  • Health - onset of mental health illnesses
Reminders / Info:
  • Crazy Hair Day - Tomorrow
  • Treat Sale - Tomorrow
    • Candy bags $2, chips $1
  • Harper Ski Trip
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: January 18 & 25
  • Basketball Practice - Mr. Styles team
    • Practice before school tomorrow
  • Basketball Season - 
    • Game Schedules are posted on Athletics Board
  • Winter Footwear & Gear
    • With snow on the ground, please have additional footwear for the classroom
    • Winter gear is encouraged for outdoor times

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Agendas: Wednesday, January 11

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - Circuit Thursday's
  • Socials - Heritage Stamp
    • Rough draft started
  • Health - Worry Scale
  • PE - activewear tomorrow
  • Arts Ed. - should have 4 boxes done on project
Reminders / Info:
  • Crazy Hair Day - Friday, January 13
  • Treat Sale - Friday, January 13
    • Candy bags $2, chips $1
  • Harper Ski Trip
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: January 18 & 25
  • Basketball Practice - Mr. Styles team
    • Practice before school tomorrow
  • Basketball Practice - Mr. Whitelaw team
    • Practice at lunch tomorrow
  • Basketball Season - 
    • Game Schedules are posted on Athletics Board
  • Winter Footwear & Gear
    • With snow on the ground, please have additional footwear for the classroom
    • Winter gear is encouraged for outdoor times

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Agendas: Tuesday, January 10

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - inside tomorrow
  • Math - Far vs. Unfair Contests/Events
  • Socials - Heritage Stamp
    • Started gathering info for rough written draft
  • PE - activewear tomorrow
  • Science - nervous system work is ongoing
Reminders / Info:
  • Crazy Hair Day - Friday, January 13
  • Treat Sale - Friday, January 13
    • Candy bags $2, chips $1
  • Harper Ski Trip
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: January 18 & 25
  • Basketball Practice - Echo's Team
    • Tomorrow morning before school
  • Winter Footwear & Gear
    • With snow on the ground, please have additional footwear for the classroom
    • Winter gear is encouraged for outdoor times

Monday, January 9, 2023

Agendas: Monday, January 9

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - inside tomorrow
  • Math - Theoretical vs. Experimental Probability - know the differences
  • English - Quiz tomorrow! Parts of speech
  • Socials - Heritage Stamp
    • Be prepared to share topics tomorrow
    • Started gathering info for rough written draft
  • Arts Ed - should have two boxes done on the Principles of Art & Design activity
Reminders / Info:
  • Crazy Hair Day - Friday, January 13
  • Treat Sale - Friday, January 13
    • Candy bags $2, chips $1
  • Harper Ski Trip
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: January 18 & 25
  • Basketball Practice - Competitive Girls (Whitelaw)
    • *Cancelled tomorrow*
  • Winter Footwear & Gear
    • With snow on the ground, please have additional footwear for the classroom
    • Winter gear is encouraged for outdoor times

Friday, January 6, 2023

Agendas: Friday, January 6

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - inside on Monday
  • Math - Probability intro 
    • key terms for the unit, defining probability
  • English - parts of speech
    • Quiz on Tuesday
  • ADST - Tinkering with Dog Tags
    • Worked on layering shapes and text
  • Socials - Heritage Stamp
    • Topic exploration -
      • Topic by Tuesday
Reminders / Info:
  • Harper Ski Trip
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: January 18 & 25
  • Basketball Practice - Competitive Boys (Brar)
    • Monday morning at 7:00 AM
  • Basketball Practice - Competitive Girls (Whitelaw)
    • Tuesday morning at 7:15 AM
  • Winter Footwear & Gear
    • With snow on the ground, please have additional footwear for the classroom
    • Winter gear is encouraged for outdoor times

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Agendas: Thursday, January 5

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - walking tomorrow - prepare for outside
  • English - parts of speech
    • adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions and interjections
  • Health - mental health
    • Body's response to stress and worry
  • ADST - started Tinkercad and 3D Printing
  • Socials - Heritage Stamp
    • Topic exploration -
      • Topic by Tuesday
  • French - months of the year
Reminders / Info:
  • Harper Ski Package- 
    • Paperwork deadline: Tomorrow!
      • Sign and return pages 6&7
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: January 18 & 25
  • Basketball Practice - Recreational Boys
    • 7:00 AM
  • Winter Footwear & Gear
    • With snow on the ground, please have additional footwear for the classroom
    • Winter gear is encouraged for outdoor times

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Agendas: Wednesday, January 4

  What's Going On:

  • BOKS - Circuit Thursday tomorrow
  • English - parts of speech
    • adjectives and verbs 
  • Health - intro to mental health
    • Flight, Fight or Freeze
      • What is worry?
  • French - tomorrow with Mrs. Klymchuk
Reminders / Info:
  • Harper Ski Package- 
    • Paperwork deadline: Friday, January 6
      • Sign and return pages 6&7
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: January 18 & 25
  • Basketball Season - 
    • Info coming out this week for those on basketball teams
  • Winter Footwear & Gear
    • With snow on the ground, please have additional footwear for the classroom
    • Winter gear is encouraged for outdoor times

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Agendas: Tuesday, January 3

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - inside tomorrow
  • Math - winter school numeracy assessment tomorrow
  • English - parts of speech
    • nouns, common nouns vs. proper nouns, pronouns
  • Health - developing emotional vocabulary
    • Share your day to family with words other than the classic 4.
  • PE - activewear for tomorrow
    • Starting basketball unit
Reminders / Info:
  • Harper Ski Package- 
    • Paperwork deadline: Friday, January 6
      • Sign and return pages 6&7
    • Payment deadline: Wednesday, January 25
    • Ski Days: January 18 & 25
  • Basketball Season - 
    • Info coming out this week for those on basketball teams
  • Winter Footwear & Gear
    • With snow on the ground, please have additional footwear for the classroom
    • Winter gear is encouraged for outdoor times