Thursday, December 18, 2014

As today is my last day in class for 2014, I would like to wish everyone a very happy, restful, and safe break with your family.  I plan on drinking a lot of coffee and then sleeping in; sounds contradictory, but I will make it work.

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Math: Sleep.  Get some more sleep.

English: Shortly after the break, we will be doing book talks: if you have a moment over the break to read, it's probably a good idea to sink your teeth into a decent book (no graphic novels).

SENSORY JOURNEY SCHEDULE:
SYDNEY: rehearse Jan. 5, perform Jan. 8
IBRAHIM: rehearse Jan. 6, perform Jan. 9
NICHOLAS: rehearse Jan. 7, perform Jan. 9
NATALIE: perform Jan. 7

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Math: Send your survey created in Google docs to as many students in the class as you can.  Sit back and enjoy as the results come in.

English: Shortly after the break, we will be doing book talks: if you have a moment over the break to read, it's probably a good idea to sink your teeth into a decent book (no graphic novels).

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

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Math: Geometry re-test is tomorrow (both communication and knowledge): I had two workroom periods today to address any difficulties students may have had.  As well, if your child is interested in writing, he or she must bring home and have signed the: "Re-Test Request."



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Math: 

1. Geometry re-test is tomorrow (both communication and knowledge): I had two workroom periods today to address any difficulties students may have had.  As well, if your child is interested in writing, he or she must bring home and have signed the: "Re-Test Request."

2. We were working on our data management surveys today, as well as including a section about financial literacy.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

8L

MATH: Your child can now create a variety of angles using nothing but a straight edge and a compass.  Please have a chat (over dinner) about how to create the following angles: 60, 150, 120, 7.5.


7F

MATH: Second part of the geometry test is coming home today.  The re-test is this coming Thursday: if your child is interested in "upgrading", then he or she must fill out the "re-test request" and attend workroom.

Monday, December 15, 2014

This is how 8L began its day.  Well, minus quite a bit of snow...and minus the mountains.

8L

Math: we are looking at the difference between incenter and circumcenter in Geometry.  If you have a moment, have your child articulate the difference.

English: rehearsals for Sensory Journeys begin this week, so it's getting down to the wire.

7F

Math: We continue our study of data management and we will be using excel this week to represent the data we find.  If you have some knowledge of excel, take a moment to share with your child where/how you use it (for work, for home...).  It's a powerful piece of software.

English: The summative context and commentary test was today (finally - it had been delayed three times), and we can now focus all of our attention on 7-word summaries.

Friday, December 12, 2014

The deadline for the Math contest permission form and $5.00 has been extended to Monday (thanks a lot, snow day).  Please send it in with your child if you wish to participate.

8L: if the snow is still on the ground by Monday morning, we are staying OUTSIDE for p.e.  Bring all your warmest clothes and a good set of boots.  

Grade 8

English
First things first: take a look at the photo above...any ideas as to what it is?  This weekend, do some research on: "sensory deprivation tanks" and answer the following questions:
1. What is the purpose of a sensory deprivation tank?
2. How does it work?
3. What effect does it produce on the body and mind of the participant?
4. Any risks involved?
5. How does this relate to our sensory journeys?

You may answer in point form, diagrams, full sentences, or a paragraph - whatever floats your boat (pun intended).

Final lit. log (summative) will take place next week.  Be ready: review your context and commentary notes, and look at the questions in the course pack.
Math
1.  The Geometry test is coming home today.

2.  7.4: bisecting angles - it's so much fun.  Just remember, should you ever be stranded on a deserted isle, you will now have the means to be rescued...Do all questions for homework.

Grade 7

English
1.  Context and Commentary summative test is on Monday.  Too many students absent today.

2. As we continue to explore "7-word summaries", I want you to understand the bigger picture here: why do we do this seemingly nonsensical exercise.  When you Google: "precis writing" (which is what we do in 7-word summaries), 447,000 hits come up.  That number alone should indicate its importance - but don't take my word for it, research it yourself: select one site and answer the following questions (and don't make it the first link that comes up - everyone will be doing that)
1.  Why is summarizing large texts into smaller bites so important?
2. What are three tips you learned online for writing an effective precis?

Your answer may be in point form, diagram, sentences, or a paragraph.

Math
1.  Geometry test part 2 coming home today (I may have the 1st part corrected by the end of the day).

2.  Data management!  After finishing the lesson started by our two "job shadow" teachers on Wednesday, we should now have a better idea as to what is primary data, secondary data, and bias.  All 5.1 questions for homework.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Hell froze over, and THIS happened.  Don't I look happy.

Grade 7 + 8: there will be a permission form coming home tomorrow pertaining to a Math contest we are hosting at school.  Just letting you know...

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MATH: Whew...done part I and part II of Geometry; yesterday's test is coming home today and the results were terrific: not a single student below level 3!  The class worked extremely hard on this unit.  Next is 7.4 where we will be using compasses to bisect angles. 

ENGLISH: A reminder, every student must come with an article tomorrow (no longer than 1000 words).  There will not be time to print it out in class, so it must be in hand when your child goes off to school.  

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MATH: Part I is done, and Part II of the Geometry test will be tomorrow (communication/application).  Once this is done, we will be moving on to Data Management.  

ENGLISH:  A reminder, every student must come with an article tomorrow (no longer than 1000 words).  There will not be time to print it out in class, so it must be in hand when your child goes off to school.  

Monday, December 8, 2014

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MATH: Part II of the geometry test will take place tomorrow.

ENGLISH: All students must bring an article (that is of interest to them) for Wednesday's class; if they need to print it out, it must be done tomorrow (Tuesday).  The article may not be any longer than 1000 words.

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MATH: Part I of the geometry test will take place tomorrow.  We did our final review today.

ENGLISH: 

1.  The formative context and commentary came back today.  The summative test will take place this Thursday.

2.  All students must bring an article (that is of interest to them) for Wednesday's class; if they need to print it out, it must be done tomorrow (Tuesday).  The article may not be any longer than 1000 words.

Friday, December 5, 2014

Ahhh...those listening skills...

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Math: check out the video below: it represents our final review of the material we need for Monday's test (part 1).  Tuesday is part 2.  Enjoy?

English: Sensory journeys continue...


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Math: Students should spend some time reviewing 7.1 - 7.3 this weekend.  


English: Prior to reading Wonder, we had a discussion about what we are vs. what we are not.  Have your child explain this to you (and the purpose of the discussion).  We also finished our Map presentations, which really was a sneaky way of me having your children get comfortable speaking in front of their peers (book talks are coming...).

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Where in the world is M. Punnoose...?

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8L: Thanks for the feedback you gave me pertaining to the first "flipped" lesson last night.  I appreciate your honesty and your intelligent comments.

English: Tomorrow, we begin planning for one of the most exciting projects in grade 8: Sensory Journeys.  Over dinner, ask your child to give you a little overview of what the project entails.

 Math:  We spent the better part of three periods working on the "Missing Angles" in geometry, and it's now time for a test.  Tonight, your child can look at complementary, supplementary, alternate, corresponding, and interior angles.  In addition, he or she should review the laws governing the angles of a triangle.


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Math: We took up the mid-unit review and then did something radically different: I dictated the questions for a quiz, rather than hand out a paper and pencil.  Following the quiz, we had a discussion about the pros and cons of doing this kind of test, and this lead to what type of learning style each student brings to the class (as well as the teacher's).

English: we are almost done our presentation of the maps for the "Carnival".  By Monday I will have finished looking at your child's formative context and commentary work, so a test is coming (Tuesday/Wednesday).  

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

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MATH: Mid-Unit Review (page 292) for tomorrow.  As well, watch the flipped lesson below (our first ever - it's a little rough).  

English:


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ENGLISH: The media reflection for the powerade activity came home today.  Please look it over with your child.
MATH:  Mid-Unit review for homework

8L won the "bring a stuffed animal" contest today; we had 75 total (21 were attached to my pants).

Secondly, I finally updated the badges page: click here to view.  If I missed an accomplishment, please let me know and I will make the necessary changes.

8 Math:

Quiz 7.2 came home today.  Make a paper airplane with your child after looking it over.  

Quiz 7.3 tomorrow: your child should review parallel lines, transversals, and the three laws (z, c, and f).

8 English

Some students will be presenting their monologues tomorrow, so they will need their material for the presentation.


7 Math:

7.3 homework (all questions).

Friday, November 28, 2014

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English: the formative lit. logs were given back (a few days ago) and we will be having our final test next Friday.

Math: We are studying the properties of parallel lines and transversals.  The homework is 7.2 (all questions except for #1).


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English: On Monday, we begin précis writing (7-word summaries): this is where your child will learn how to cram enormous volumes of information into a 7-word sentence.  If you get a chance this weekend, let your child know where you have to use summarizing skills in your job/life.  Thanks!

Math: I am partnering with Mme Sachs (don't tell my wife) for a Math/Art project: the students will be creating tessellations in the spirit of M.C. Escher.  Click on the word tessellations and prepare to be amazed!

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

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Math
We continue our study of geometry: students are being asked to use their deductive skills to find missing angles.  So far, we have looked at the laws of supplementary angles, complementary angles and the number of degrees in a triangle to help us find that elusive missing "x".  Tonight's homework is 7.2: 2, 3a, 4, 5, 6 (with no drawing required), 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

English
On Friday, we will begin a mini-unit on précis writing (7-word summaries).   

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Math
Today our class had the opportunity to work with a group of grade 6 kids: our task was to communicate with the 6s how to create a real-life situation using an algebraic expression (i.e. 200 + 2 x n).  We are also continuing our study of geometry, specifically rotations, translations, and reflections.  

English
We read a story in class today ("The Carnival").  Tonight, they have three questions to respond to:
1. Why did Jerry attend the carnival?  (Why was he happy to go)
2. Why did the lady on the bus say: "'I hope today is my day.'"?
3.  What kind of a person is Jerry?  Draw a character web with three adjectives and two pieces of evidence to support each adjective

Tuesday, November 25

Looking for something to inspire you?  Look no further: click on the link below and enjoy.

LaurenHill




8 Math: our second part of the Patterning test (Algebra) came home today.  Please take a moment to look it over with your child.



7 Math: two summative tasks came home today: our second part of the patterning test AND the first geometry quiz.  Take a moment to look them over tonight with your child.

7 English: I wrote a sample context and commentary response in class and copied it for each student.  Ask your child to see if he/she kept it or tossed it (hopefully the former is true).  

Monday, November 24, 2014

Name the band.  This is my son's favorite group.

Grade 7 and 8: if ever you think you think: "What can I do to help others in this world?", take a look at this inspiring video of a 24-year-old woman who changes the lives of homeless people on a daily basis:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo-kvh1w60w


GRADE 8

English

Math: 7.1 Geometry, page 274, questions 1-8

Friday, November 21, 2014

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Math
We began our Geometry unit today with an estimation game: I showed a bunch of angles and students had to use deduction to estimate their value.  Feel free to draw random angles this weekend and have your child do some estimation.  

English
Students are getting closer to wrapping up their work with Mme Wackett (dramatic monologues).  In my class, students read our final short story today.  For homework (due Monday), students will write a literature log explaining the symbolism in the story.  In the letter, I would like 2 quotes (with context and commentary), and I would like it to be at a standard level of language.  One page single-spaced maximum.


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Math: students must write a story about an equilateral triangle.  In their stories, they must include as many geometry terms possible: rotational symmetry, line symmetry, polygon, regular polygon, irregular polygon, congruent, edge, vertices, equilateral...158 - 320 words.  I will be picking up the story AND their brainstorming on Monday (please don't write it in the notebook).  

Thursday, November 20, 2014

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Math: Intro to geometry starts tomorrow.

English
1. The context and commentary test came home today.  Please take a moment to look this over with your child.  If your child is interested in doing a redo, they must approach me and ask for a: "Re-do Request"

7 Math:
Page 252 - 253 #1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 7, 9, 10.  This is our introduction to Geometry!

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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English:
1. A new acronym for English: A.T.O.D.O.T.S. which stands for: "Acknowledge the obvious, dig out the subtle."  For tonight's homework, I would like you to explain how this acronym pertains to what we have been learning in context and commentary.  For those who dare, make reference to today's cartoon in your response.  72 - 133 1/2 words.

Math:  We have finished part 1 and part 2 of patterning.  Whew.  Now, on to Geometry.


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English:
1. Homework: students need to select a quote from a story we have read in class and surround it with context and commentary.  This will be picked up tomorrow, so please ensure your child is doing this work on paper, and not in his/her notebook.

8Wackett
1. A short reflection on: compare the experience of developing context alone (at home) vs. working in a group (like we did today for the the game).  73-121 words.  

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

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QUEBEC CHEQUES WERE DUE TODAY: some students have yet to hand in the first deposit, so kindly do so by tomorrow.  If you have a reason for not participating, please communicate with me or with M. Andrade at the earliest possible time.

Math:
Part one of the test is done and corrected: you can expect to see it tonight.  Please take a few moments to look it over.  Tomorrow's test will show how your child can apply and communicate his or her understanding of patterning.  Some things to study:
1. Odd and even series of numbers (how to create...)
2. How to derive an algebraic expression from a series (explain in words the steps)
3. Looking at a physical series (shapes), explain the series and continue it


English:
The class is continuing their work with Mme Wackett (dramatic monologues).  

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Math:
Part one of the test is done and is coming home tonight.  Please take a few moments to look it over with your child.  The second part of the test will see how well your child can communicate his or her knowledge of patterning.

English:
Homework: I gave a handout with a sample "context" response to a quote.  The commentary is there, but only 3/4 done.  Your child's task is to add to the commentary, making specific references to how the quote reveals something about the character Devan.  It's due tomorrow; I, like a sanitation engineer, will be picking it up. 

Monday, November 17, 2014

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Math: 
ALGEBRA TEST! Woot.  Part 1 is tomorrow, and part 2 will take place on Wednesday.  Tomorrow's test is derivations, and Wednesday's is communication.   Today, I gave a super-duper review sheet and I made myself available for any help at lunch and at recess (ask your child if he or she came in for help).  

English:
Students had a guest teacher for a new unit. Ask your child about the task.


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Math: Algebra test part 1 is tomorrow!  Part 2 on Wednesday.  We finished the review today in class and took up any lingering problems.

Mark Twain is the man.

Grade 8

Math

2 tasks for homework this weekend: 

a. Have a conversation with your child about the math tool we used to derive a complicated algebraic expression called: "Change of Change".  Your child should include the following terminology: factor, n, constant, changing, term, relationship, coefficient, exponent, variable, power, base.  Then, ask them about the third tool we learned (factoring).  

b. I handed out a worksheet that combines all three "tools" we have learned for deriving algebraic expressions.  Due Monday.

c. Patterning test on Tuesday.

English

Ahhh....we're done context and commentary - well, at least the learning part.  Starting next week, we're going to have a guest teacher work with 8L for a dramatic/oral activity.  

7F

Math: 

Test on Tuesday.  As well, the kids have a "take home quiz" to complete this weekend.  

English: 

we are just beginning our study of context and commentary: this skills will help students seamlessly introduce evidence to support a claim.  Feel free to ask your child to explain what they have learned thus far.

Wednesday, November 12

There's an image for student-led conferences on the internet - what does that tell us...?

8L:

Tomorrow we begin our student-led conferences, and I wanted to let parents know ahead of time what they can expect to see and hear:

1. Your child will be leading the conference; this is not to say that I (or you) won't be giving my input.  What it does mean is that your child, now in grade 8, must take ownership for his or her learning, and this is a chance to articulate that understanding.

2. The focus of the progress report is on the learning skills: while there are "grades" indicating roughly how your child is performing in the subject areas ("with difficulty," "well," and "very well"), but the emphasis needs to be placed on how to improve the learning skills.  We focus on strengths, and we listen for next steps.

3.  I always start my meetings with parents and students by establishing goals for the meeting.  As such, it would be great if you could come prepared with your own goals (you don't have to share this with your child).  My goal is simple: I want every parent to leave the meeting with a newfound awareness of his or her child's self-knowledge and his or her plan for action.  This is the cherry on top, but I also want parents to be impressed with the level of dedication and professionalism their child brings to the meeting (they have been working hard preparing).  In the past, I have been accused of being an "optimistic, or a positive" person, and I'm pleased to say nothing has changed.  As a team, (parent, teacher, student), anything can be accomplished.

4.   I will have the meeting times posted on the wall, and I would ask that you come in 1-2 minutes before your meeting is to begin so we can start on time; each interview is 10 minutes in length, so we have to be efficient with our time.  If you feel like there was more that needed to be discussed, I am always happy to schedule a follow-up meeting or we can continue the conversation on the phone (or via email).

Math

Speaking of learning skills, we had our second challenging patterning lesson today, and I was pleased to see that even more students had done prior research so as to familiarize themselves with the content.  If you want to see if your child learned the lesson or not, ask them the following: "How would you derive the algebraic expression for the following series: 4, 10, 20, 34...Better yet, show me."

Math test on patterning will be next week.  Because of the complexity of the material, the test will be divided over two days.

English

Tomorrow is our context and commentary test.  Some students took the initiative to bring in extra sample work so I could give them feedback.  Well done!

7F

Math

We are fixing to have our patterning test next Tuesday.  Ask your child: "Can you derive an algebraic expression from a series of numbers?  Can you replace a variable with the term number to come up with a value?  Can you graph an algebraic expression?  Given an algebraic expression, can you determine the nth term?  Show me!"

Tonight's homework is 10.3 (380) questions 1, 2, 4, 5acf, 6, 7, 9bcf, and 11.  Pay particular attention to questions 6 and 11...

English

We have finished our learning skills video productions and I'm in the final editing phase.  I'm hoping that we can watch them tomorrow, but no promises.

Tuesday, November 11

Lest we forget...

8L: 
Math: 
1.  The odd/even quiz came home today.  Please take a moment to look it over with your child.  

2.  Today's lesson on triangular numbers was a success, partly because many students took the initiative to do some research last night about the topic.  Very impressed, I am (imagine Yoda speaking).  Tomorrow, we will tackle: "Change of change" in more complex algebraic expressions...

English:
1. The context and commentary test will take place this Thursday.  In class today, I gave four sample responses to a quote and students had the opportunity to use the rubric to evaluate the quality of the work (or the lack thereof).  


7F
Math
1. Today, we wrote a quiz where students had to represent an algebraic expression on a graph.  It was quite well done, and there are just a few kids who need to review how to assign values to the y axis (consistent increments).  Please take a look at the results.  And by the way, a large frog stamp means: "pass".

Monday, November 10th, 2014

8L
1.  English: the context and commentary test will be this Thursday.  We have been working in class on taking quotes from the short stories we have read and surrounding them with context and commentary.  This can be practised at home ad nauseam.  As well, take a look at your child's work from today - I provided verbal and written feedback to each child.

2.  Math: we are about to embark into two very challenging math lessons.  The first deals with deriving the algebraic expression for triangular numbers (tomorrow).  If your child needs a leg up, have them do a little research tonight.

7F

1. Math: the measurement re-test will be this Wednesday.  If your child is interested in taking the test, he or she must come home today with the "Re-Test Request".  So far, no one has come to ask for one.

8L:

1. Context and commentary for the following quote: "...Lieutenant-Commander Oram's face paled."  Due Monday.  Please staple your answer to the rubric and the work you handed in today.

2. The quiz 10.1 came home today (distributive property).  Many students had difficulty with this, so I stapled a practice sheet to work on this weekend.  Re-test on Monday.  


7F:

1. Math: 10.2 all questions.  On Monday, I will be giving a quiz to students: they will receive a graph, and from this, they will have to find the algebraic expression that describes the line (they must first make a table of values, and then from the table, they can derive the expression).  

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

8L

Interview forms were sent home today: if you can make it on the Friday, please select that option as the Thursday night tends to get fairly jammed.  Please send it back as soon as possible (first come, first serve).

Interesting day today: our visits to the high schools sparked quite a bit of discussion, and one topic that should be raised at home is the difference between academic and applied classes.  If this isn't clear, have your child speak with me as it will most certainly come up during our student-led conferences next week.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

For those interested in a challenge, PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) is hosting a Math competition on Saturday, November 15th.  Take a look at the poster below if you're interested!

8L
Tomorrow is a big day: either you will be going to Langstaff or to Thornlea to get a taste of the "High School Experience".  Yes, the kids will be larger, but they are just bigger versions of you.  So, breathe deeply and be yourselves.

ENGLISH: Provide context and context for the following quote from "Patrick": "Nevertheless, in spite of everything, we became friends."

7F

Math: I explained a way to derive the algebraic expression from a series of numbers (works for many series, but not all of them) - see if your child can explain it to you.

Students: this is from a series of stickers called "Wacky Packages" and they were about the funniest thing in 1976.  Yes, yes...I know...I'm old.


Grade 8s: VIP forms are due tomorrow!  As well, the "Take my Kid to High School" forms are due by Wednesday.  Without these forms, you cannot participate in these programs.


8L:
MATH:
10.1 (p.422 #1-6).  Explain the paperboy analogy to your parents so they can appreciate my cleverness.

7F
MATH:
We just about finished our second lesson in patterning, but got stuck on one problem: we'll tackle it again tomorrow.  For tonight, have your child create a table of values for the following three series:

a. 4, 8, 12, 16...
b. 1, 3, 11, 43...
c. 2, 5, 11, 23, 47...

Then, have them see if they can detect a pattern that exists between the term and the value.  This will be difficult!  At the very least, table of values.

Friday, October 31st, 2014

Probably not what you want to see when you wake up.  Happy Hallowe'en!

8L
VIP forms came home today.  Please sign them and then send it back to school for this coming Monday.

MATH:

Continuing to work on Supa-Dupa questions.  Kids should review area and volume formulas for triangular prisms.

(Can't argue with the good doctor.)

8L:

Next Wednesday, we are taking the kids to Langstaff and Thornlea for "Take Your Kids to High School Day".  If you live on the east side of Bayview, your child will be bringing home the Thornlea permission form.  If you live on the west side, your child will be bringing home the Langstaff permission form.  In either case, please hand the given form back by this coming Monday. 

Furious dance planning today: tickets being sold, receipts being brought in, kids rushing about buying food and drinks - thank you to all the parents who have given such support in this process!  Maybe as a reward you should get to come and watch your kids dancing...maybe that's a very bad idea.

MATH: 

1. The measurement test is coming home today.  The second question was especially challenging, so we spent a considerable amount of time in groups working on its solution.  Tomorrow, at recess, all students will get the opportunity to try the question again (one similar to it).  For those who wish to try an even tougher question, they will also have that option (for a potentially higher score).  If your child comes home with a bunch of math cubes that were signed out, congratulate them on their initiative: I made the offer to the whole class, and so far only a handful signed some out. 

2.  We are working on "Supa-Dupa" questions pertaining to volume and area of triangular prisms.  What makes them so difficult?  Well, because there is a missing variable, they have to also apply their knowledge of algebra to solve the problem.  Do me a favor: ask your child tonight: "What is the goal of algebra?"  He or she should emphatically respond: "we are trying to isolate the variable; we want him to be completely miserable and alone on his side of the equation" or something to that effect.

7F

MATH

1. We finished our introductory lesson to patterning (1.5) and all questions are homework for tomorrow.  

Wednesday, October 29

Even a turtle reaches his destination.

As a parent myself, I'm often looking for games (board and video) my kids will enjoy and that are appropriate.  If you find yourself in the same position, here are a couple of suggestions: 
1. Carcassonne: it's a tile-based strategy game which is engrossing for kids and adults alike.  It's available in an electronic version (app), but it began as a board game.
2. Kerbal Space Program: a video game that challenges kids (and adults - I play it with my son) to build rockets that will make it to orbit around Earth and beyond.  It's challenging, interesting, and quite funny (you will see when you play).

If you have any further suggestions, fire them my way and I'll post them on the blog!



8L

1. English: no lesson today as kids were either getting shots for HPV or helping out with "Take me Outside"

2. Math: we are examining the formula for determining the volume of triangular prisms.  Should you have any kicking around the house (large toblerone bar...), ask your child to calculate its volume.  We did lesson 3.4 and the homework is for tonight.


7F

1. Math: we went over the measurement test (handed it back) so please take a moment to look it over with your child.  As with all tests in term 1, there will be a re-test for those who wish to give their grade a "makeover".  We began our unit on patterning today (1.5 in the textbook).  Homework:

2. English: handed back "Show, Don't Tell" test and took up some of the truly stunning work created by the class; I was so impressed by the quality that I made a poster of their work and put it on my classroom door.