Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Agendas: Wednesday, May 31

 What's Going On:

  • Math:
    • Writing pattern rules, variables and expressions
  • English:
    • Persuasive Writing techniques - continued on
  • Arts Ed:
    • Chrome Music Lab - melody creation
  • French - tomorrow with Mrs. Klymchuk
Reminders / Info:
  • Class Photos - sent home today
  • Bring a waterbottle from home - constant trips to the fountain are becoming frequent and disruptive
  • Grade 7's - VSS Tour & High School Orientation
      • Trip: next Tuesday, June 6
  • Flag Football:
    • Jamboree - Friday, June 2nd - games at 11, 11:30, 12:15 and 12:45 at MacArthur Island
  • Grade 6 Immunizations - Tuesday, June 13th

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Agendas: Tuesday, May 30

 What's Going On:

  • Math:
    • Patterns and patterning as the start to algebra
  • English:
    • Persuasive Writing techniques - started
    • Speech work period tomorrow
  • PE:
    • Activewear tomorrow - outside for Ultimate frisbee
      • Appropriate footwear, hat, sunglasses, waterbottle, extra change of clothes?
  • Health:
    • Introduction to vaping info and awareness
Reminders / Info:
  • Bring a waterbottle from home - constant trips to the fountain are becoming frequent and disruptive
  • Grade 7's - VSS Tour & High School Orientation
    • Return your permission forms as soon as possible
      • Trip: next Tuesday, June 6
  • Track and Field:
    • Districts - Tomorrow at Hillside Stadium
  • Flag Football:
    • Jamboree - Friday, June 2nd - games at 11, 11:30, 12:15 and 12:45 at MacArthur Island

Monday, May 29, 2023

Agendas: Monday, May 29

 What's Going On:

  • Math:
    • Dallas spring numeracy assessment
  • Socials:
    • Religions around the World
      • Today's topic: Judaism
  • Science:
    • Tomorrow with Mrs. Klymchuk
  • English:
    • Should have slides started for final speech
    • NFRA: finished
  • ADST:
    • At least level 8 in TypingPal
Reminders / Info:
  • Bring a waterbottle from home - constant trips to the fountain are becoming frequent and disruptive
  • Grade 7's - VSS Tour & High School Orientation
    • Return your permission forms as soon as possible
      • Trip: next Tuesday, June 6
  • Track and Field:
    • Districts - Wednesday, May 31st at Hillside Stadium
      • You'll be notified by Ms. Kolasa or Ms. Brar if you have qualified and are going to Districts
  • Flag Football:
    • Jamboree - Friday, June 2nd - hand in $ and permission form to Mr. Whitelaw

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Agendas: Thursday, May 25

 What's Going On:

  • Math:
    • Circle Graphs Quiz > Grade 7's
    • Angles Quiz > Grade 6's 
  • Socials:
    • Religions around the World
      • Today's topic: Islam
  • Science:
    • Work with fossils
  • ADST:
    • Recreating Dr. Seuss - PIXLR wrap up
  • English:
    • Starting our last speech tomorrow
  • Library:
    • Book exchange tomorrow
Reminders / Info:
  • Grade 7's - VSS Tour & High School Orientation
    • Return your permission forms as soon as possible
  • Spirit Day - tomorrow 
    • Wear Dallas gear or anything blue
  • Yearbook notice - sent home yesterday
    • $12 - order on Munchalunch
      • The deadline is tomorrow 
  • Track and Field:
    • Districts - Wednesday, May 31st at Hillside Stadium
      • You'll be notified by Ms. Kolasa or Ms. Brar if you have qualified and are going to Districts
  • Flag Football:
    • Jamboree - Friday, June 2nd - hand in $ and permission form to Mr. Whitelaw

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Agendas: Wednesday, May 24

 What's Going On:

  • Math:
    • Constructing Circle Graphs
  • Arts Ed:
    • Garbage Band - ringtone creations
  • PE - activewear for outside tomorrow - frisbee hopefully
  • English:
    • Part of the Non-fiction Reading Assessment
  • French - tomorrow with Mrs. Klymchuk
Reminders / Info:
  • Grade 7's - VSS Tour & High School Orientation
    • Return your permission forms as soon as possible
  • Spirit Day - Friday 
    • Wear Dallas gear or anything blue
  • Yearbook notice - sent home yesterday
    • $12 - order on Munchalunch
      • Deadline is Friday, May 26
  • Track and Field:
    • Districts - Wednesday, May 31st at Hillside Stadium
      • You'll be notified by Ms. Kolasa or Ms. Brar if you have qualified and are going to Districts

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Agendas: Thursday, May 18

 What's Going On:

  • Math:
    • Using a Protractor Part 3 - drawing reflex angles
  • ADST:
    • Playing with PIXLR
      • The Astray Superhero
  • Socials:
    • Understanding aspects of Christianity
      • Religions around the world unit
  • Health:
    • Differentiating types of cannabis - overdue
Reminders / Info:
  • Yearbook notice - sent home yesterday
    • $12 - order on Munchalunch
      • Deadline is Friday, May 26
  • No School - Friday, May 19th - Pro D Day
  • No School - Monday, May 22nd - Victoria Day
  • Track and Field:
    • Zones - Tuesday, May 23rd
      • Be in the gym before 8 AM on Tuesday
      • Not going to zones? Remember your assigned classroom for the day!

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Agendas: Wednesday, May 17

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - inside tomorrow
  • Math:
    • Using a Protractor Part 2 - measuring and drawing angles
  • Reading:
    • Year end reading assessments 
      • When will you read?
  • Arts Ed - started working with Garage Band
  • *How will you occupy your inside time?* Something from home?
Reminders / Info:
  • Yearbook notice - sent home today
    • $12 - order on Munchalunch
      • Deadline is Friday, May 26
  • No School - Friday, May 19th - Pro D Day
  • No School - Monday, May 22nd - Victoria Day
  • Grade 7 Year End Party - return form and $20 money (cash, cheque or online)

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Agendas: Tuesday, May 16

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - inside tomorrow
  • Math:
    • Using a Protractor Part 1
  • English:
    • Lit circle project overdue now
  • PHE - medicinal cannabis - ins/outs
  • PHE - tomorrow outside - more frisbee action
  • Reading:
    • Year end reading assessments 
      • When will you read?
  • Library - book exchange tomorrow
    • Age-appropriate literature is widely recommended
  • Arts Ed - headphones will be very, very, very useful tomorrow
Reminders / Info:
  • T/F Zones - permission forms - return and give to Ms. Kolasa or Ms. Brar
    • Zones - Tuesday, May 23rd
  • Hot Lunch - tomorrow
  • No School - Friday, May 19th - Pro D Day
  • No School - Monday, May 22nd - Victoria Day
  • Grade 7 Year End Party - return form and $20 money (cash, cheque or online)

Monday, May 15, 2023

Agendas: Monday, May 15

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - inside tomorrow
  • Math:
    • Interpreting Circle Graphs
  • English:
    • Lit circle book finished - final project - due tomorrow
      • Book collection when you hand in your work
  • Socials:
    • Introduction to religions around the world
  • PHE - frisbee throwing technique
  • Reading:
    • Year end reading assessments - happening over the next two weeks
      • When will you read?
  • Science - tomorrow with Mrs. Klymchuk
Reminders / Info:
  • 1000/1200M - Zones - tomorrow at Dallas
  • Flag Football Game - tomorrow at McGowan
  • Flag Football Jamboree - Return form and money to Mr. Whitelaw
  • T/F Zones - permission forms - return and give to Ms. Kolasa or Ms. Brar
    • Zones - Tuesday, May 23rd
  • Hot Lunch - Wednesday's
  • No School - Friday, May 19th - Pro D Day
  • No School - Monday, May 22nd - Victoria Day
  • Grade 7 Year End Party - return form and $20 money (cash, cheque or online)

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Agendas: Thursday, May 11

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - not sure the plan? The gym is closed until lunch
  • Math:
    • Facts to 100 -  three weeks to go - take your cards home.
  • English:
    • Lit circle book finished - final project starts tomorrow
      • Handing novel in on Monday afternoon
  • English:
    • Speeches - will finish on Monday
      • Or tomorrow at lunch
  • Reading:
    • Year end reading assessments - happening over the next two weeks
      • When will you read?
  • Library - book exchange tomorrow
  • Buddies - outside tomorrow - come prepared for the weather
Reminders / Info:
  • Science World Presentation - Friday, May 12th - 10:30 AM
  • T/F Zones - permission forms - return and give to Ms. Kolasa or Ms. Brar
    • Zones - Tuesday, May 23rd
  • Hot Lunch - Wednesday's
  • No School - Friday, May 19th - Pro D Day
  • Grade 7 Year End Party - return form and $20 money (cash, cheque or online)

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Agendas: Tuesday, May 9

Reminders:

  • Track and Field Day Tomorrow
    • Expect to be outside from 8:45 - 2:30 other than eating time at lunch
      • Bring:
        • Waterbottle
        • Activewear
        • Running shoes
        • Hat
        • Sunscreen
        • A note from home if you are unable to participate

  • Class Photos - Thursday
    • Probably sometime around lunch-ish.

Monday, May 8, 2023

Agendas: Monday, May 8

  What's Going On:

  • BOKS - Walking tomorrow if not doing high jump
  • Math:
    • Navigating the circle - estimating percentages - understanding friendly numbers
  • English:
    • Started presentations today - continuing tomorrow
  • English:
    • Literature Circle book - finished by next Thursday
Reminders / Info:
  • T/F - High Jump - optional - Tuesday May 9th at 8:45 AM
    • Make your decision about participation tonight
  • Field Trip - VSS Musical Theatre Production 
      • Tuesday, May 9th 11AM - 1:30PM 
  • T/F - Full meet - Wednesday, May 10th
    • Activewear, appropriate shoes and a waterbottle 
      •  (hat? getting hot and sunny!)
  • Class Photos - Thursday, May 11th
  • Science World Presentation - Friday, May 12th - morning

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Agendas: Thursday, May 4

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - Walking tomorrow
  • Math:
    • Circles and Circle Graphs - starting tomorrow
      • Will get back geometry tests tomorrow
  • English:
    • Rehearsals are ongoing - next one is tomorrow
      • Presentations start May 8
      • Make sure you have your cue cards at school!
  • English:
    • Literature Circle book - finished by next Thursday
  • Library:
    • Book exchange tomorrow
Reminders / Info:
  • T/F Rotations - Monday, May 8th in the PM
    • Ball throw, high jump, triple jump, 100/200
  • T/F - 300m - Monday May 8th at 8:45am
  • T/F - High Jump - optional - Tuesday May 9th at 8:45 AM
  • VSS Musical Theatre Production 
    • Return permission form and $5 as soon as possible 
      • Tuesday, May 9th 11AM - 1:30PM 
  • T/F - Full meet - Wednesday, May 10th
  • Class Photos - Thursday, May 11th
  • Science World Presentation - Friday, May 12th - morning
  • Intramurals - Dallas Hockey League
    • Playoffs have started - info is on the athletics board

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Agendas: Wednesday, May 3

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - Circuit Thursday's
  • English:
    • Rehearsals are ongoing - next one is Friday
      • Presentations start May 8
  • French:
    • Tomorrow with Mrs. Klymchuk
Reminders / Info:
  • T/F Rotations - Wednesday, May 3rd in the PM
    • Ball throw, high jump, triple jump, 100/200
  • T/F - 300m - Monday May 8th at 8:45am
  • T/F - High Jump - optional - Tuesday May 9th at 8:45 AM
  • VSS Musical Theatre Production 
    • Return permission form and $5 as soon as possible 
      • Tuesday, May 9th 11AM - 1:30PM 
  • T/F - Full met - Wednesday, May 10th
  • Class Photos - Thursday, May 11th
  • Science World Presentation - Friday, May 12th - morning
  • Intramurals - Dallas Hockey League
    • Playoffs have started - info is on the athletics board

Monday, May 1, 2023

Agendas: Monday, May 1

 What's Going On:

  • BOKS - walk tomorrow
  • Math:
    • Motion Geometry Quiz - Wednesday
      • Take home materials to study
  • English:
    • Cue cards/slides done - rehearsals start on Wednesday
      • Presentations start May 8
  • Health:
    • Cannabis online scavenger hunt - now overdue
  • Science:
    • Tomorrow with Mrs. Klymchuk
Reminders / Info:
  • T/F parent info letter - sent home today
  • T/F Rotations - Wednesday, May 3rd in the PM
    • Ball throw, high jump, triple jump, 100/200
  • VSS Musical Theatre Production 
    • Return permission form and $5 as soon as possible 
  • Parloff Race #2
    • Tuesday, May 2nd at Dallas
      • 9:30-11:30 AM
        • Jersey, running shoes, waterbottle, snack
  • Intramurals - Dallas Hockey League
    • Playoffs have started - info is on the athletics board