We will be skiing in the New Year. We will be going up to Harper Mountain 3 times.
We will be going on February 4,5, and 11.
Permission form to follow...
Friday, December 19, 2008
Practicing
Students, of course, can practice their band instruments as much as they want. BUT.... it is not a requirement to fill out practice records over the holidays. Practice Records end December 19th/08 and restart in the New Year!
Jazz Band will also be starting in the New Year!!
Merry Christmas!!
Jazz Band will also be starting in the New Year!!
Merry Christmas!!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Secret Santa
Students have asked to take part in a Secret Santa.
Children have chosen a name for who to buy their gift for. No more than $10.00. We will have Secret Santa openings on Friday morning after our Mastery of the Basics Math Test.
Children have chosen a name for who to buy their gift for. No more than $10.00. We will have Secret Santa openings on Friday morning after our Mastery of the Basics Math Test.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Week before Christmas
We have several activities and outings planned for the next week and a half. Please let me know if you would like to help out with skating, the craft days, or our trip to Falcon Lanes. Please indicate by sending the bottom part of the newsletter back to school with your child.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH: CRAFT DAYS
Division's One, Two, and Three (Anderson, Robertson, and Sewell) will be rotating through three different craft stations. On both days, crafts will be from 10:30 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 1:45. Rather than charging students for crafts, we would like students to bring the following items. The starred items (*) are the ones every student needs to bring; the other items are if you have them:
^ Small baggie of candies plus 10 graham crackers (for gingerbread houses)*
^ Wallet size photo *
^ Puzzle pieces (will be painted and used for a craft)
^ Old Christmas Cards (will be cut up for a craft)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH: SKATING IN MORNING/GOTCHA REWARD?
We will be going skating in the morning, leaving at 10:00 and returning by 12:15. Our students have been working towards a school-wide goal of achieving 750 "Gotchas" for appropriate hallway behaviour. Ask your child about this.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH: BOWLING AT FALCON LANES AND PJ AND MOVIE DAY.
Our classes will be watching Lord of the Flies when we return from bowling. They will be watching Lord of the Flies as part of a culminating activity for Social Studies.
Thank you for your continued support. Again, please indicate below if you would like to help in the class on any of the above mentioned days.
Happy Holidays!
Mrs. Shelley Anderson and Ms.Barb Robertson
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH: CRAFT DAYS
Division's One, Two, and Three (Anderson, Robertson, and Sewell) will be rotating through three different craft stations. On both days, crafts will be from 10:30 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 1:45. Rather than charging students for crafts, we would like students to bring the following items. The starred items (*) are the ones every student needs to bring; the other items are if you have them:
^ Small baggie of candies plus 10 graham crackers (for gingerbread houses)*
^ Wallet size photo *
^ Puzzle pieces (will be painted and used for a craft)
^ Old Christmas Cards (will be cut up for a craft)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH: SKATING IN MORNING/GOTCHA REWARD?
We will be going skating in the morning, leaving at 10:00 and returning by 12:15. Our students have been working towards a school-wide goal of achieving 750 "Gotchas" for appropriate hallway behaviour. Ask your child about this.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH: BOWLING AT FALCON LANES AND PJ AND MOVIE DAY.
Our classes will be watching Lord of the Flies when we return from bowling. They will be watching Lord of the Flies as part of a culminating activity for Social Studies.
Thank you for your continued support. Again, please indicate below if you would like to help in the class on any of the above mentioned days.
Happy Holidays!
Mrs. Shelley Anderson and Ms.Barb Robertson
Monday, December 1, 2008
Writing Centres
A couple of weeks ago, we started writing centres. Students will move between 5 different writing centres and styles. Students will use persuasive writing, expository writing, and descriptive writing.
Centre 1 - The first activity, "Comic Author" requires the student to choose four comic strips, interpret the picture and fill in the captions with their own dialogue.
Centre 2 - The second activity, "Adopt-A-Pet" requires the student to choose one of the classified ads for pets and write a letter to their parent or guardian in order to convince them why they should be allowed to bring that pet home.
Centre 3 - The third activity, "Letter to the Editor" requires the student to either answer the letters to the editor provided OR write a new letter to the editor using one of the issues provided. Students also have the option of writing about any other issue that they feel strongly about.
Centre 4 - The fourth activity, "Column Creation" students view the newspaper photographs provided and choose one to write a newspaper story about. Must describe the picture.
Centre 5 - The first part of the final activity, "Reporter for the Day" requires the student to read one of the articles provided and create a fitting headline. In the second part of the activity, the students are provided with the headline and they must create a story to correspond to it.
Centre 1 - The first activity, "Comic Author" requires the student to choose four comic strips, interpret the picture and fill in the captions with their own dialogue.
Centre 2 - The second activity, "Adopt-A-Pet" requires the student to choose one of the classified ads for pets and write a letter to their parent or guardian in order to convince them why they should be allowed to bring that pet home.
Centre 3 - The third activity, "Letter to the Editor" requires the student to either answer the letters to the editor provided OR write a new letter to the editor using one of the issues provided. Students also have the option of writing about any other issue that they feel strongly about.
Centre 4 - The fourth activity, "Column Creation" students view the newspaper photographs provided and choose one to write a newspaper story about. Must describe the picture.
Centre 5 - The first part of the final activity, "Reporter for the Day" requires the student to read one of the articles provided and create a fitting headline. In the second part of the activity, the students are provided with the headline and they must create a story to correspond to it.
Christmas Concert Dates
December 10 - 1pm in the afternoon at Pacific Way Elementary
December 10 - SKSS
Doors open at 6pm
Warm-up at 6:30pm
Concert at 7:00pm
December 11 - Pacific Way Elementary Christmas Concert
6:30pm start
December 10 - SKSS
Doors open at 6pm
Warm-up at 6:30pm
Concert at 7:00pm
December 11 - Pacific Way Elementary Christmas Concert
6:30pm start
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Sanat Claus Parade
This Saturday, November 29th. We are in spot #44 this year. We are located on Battle Street behind the Coast Hotel.
Students are to arrive at 10am, parade starts at 11am. It takes about a 1/2 hour to walk through the parade (give or take 5/10 minutes on either side).
Breanna O'Brien's parents are donating and driving their truck and trailer for some students to ride on!! Thank you so much Mr & Mrs O'Brien.
Students that are able to have been requested to wrap and empty box and bring it to school to help decorate our float.
Float decorating will happen at Breanna O'Brien's house from 3 - 4pm on Friday afternoon.
Dress warmly for the parade, gloves, hats, scarves, thermal/long underwear!!
See you Saturday!!
Students are to arrive at 10am, parade starts at 11am. It takes about a 1/2 hour to walk through the parade (give or take 5/10 minutes on either side).
Breanna O'Brien's parents are donating and driving their truck and trailer for some students to ride on!! Thank you so much Mr & Mrs O'Brien.
Students that are able to have been requested to wrap and empty box and bring it to school to help decorate our float.
Float decorating will happen at Breanna O'Brien's house from 3 - 4pm on Friday afternoon.
Dress warmly for the parade, gloves, hats, scarves, thermal/long underwear!!
See you Saturday!!
Farewell to our Student Teachers
Tomorrow is Mrs. Fehst and Ms. Campbell's last Wednesday with our class.
They will be missed. They have done a fabulous job engaging students in the reading lessons they delivered.
Good luck Mrs. Fehst and Ms. Campbell!!
They will be missed. They have done a fabulous job engaging students in the reading lessons they delivered.
Good luck Mrs. Fehst and Ms. Campbell!!
FACEBOOK SITE "KICK GINGER DAY"
Newsletter sent home today by Kamloops - Thompson School District Superintendent Terry Grieves. Please read over and discuss with your child.
From Canada.com where perspectives connect. Webpage address at bottom.
RCMP investigating Facebook group over 'Kick a Ginger' day
Catherine Rolfsen and Mike Barber , Canwest News Service
Published: Thursday, November 20, 2008"They say blonds have more fun, but it was redheads who might have got a bigger kick on Thursday, dubbed by some as Kick a Ginger Day.
Across the country, school boards had to contend with a joke from an episode of the satirical animated show South Park that has spiralled into a day of promoting violence.
RCMP in B.C. are investigating the 14-year-old administrator of a Facebook group called "National Kick a Ginger Day, are you going to do it?"
The Vancouver Island boy said the group, which had nearly 5,000 members from across Canada and internationally, was only a joke and he is sorry.
The page, which urges members to "get them steel toes ready," had garnered hundreds of messages. Many were from people claiming to have already kicked redheads that day; others expressed outrage.
The page's teenage administrator said he didn't make the group, but inherited it after its original creator got in trouble.
"It was a joke," he said. "I'll message everybody and say I'm sorry that this offended people."
Comox Valley RCMP Const. Tammy Douglas said the group is being investigated and those involved could face charges.
"We do treat this sort of thing seriously," she said. "This is sort of inciting hate. It's a hate crime really."
Ironically, the day falls in the middle of the international Bullying Awareness Week.....
n the episode of South Park in question, Ginger Kids, one character - Eric Cartman - begins a campaign against red heads, calling them soulless and inherently evil.
Brenda Morrison, a criminology professor at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., said she was "shocked" to find out about the day.
Morrison, who has written extensively on bullying, said social networking websites such as Facebook or MySpace provide conduits that make bullying in school much easier, as they allow for information to be spread rapidly and with little supervision from adults or authorities.
"Anything that legitimizes (bullying), we should take care to control, as a community, as caring adults," she said, noting that her husband and son are redheads. "
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/story.html?id=49022ee5-66d1-46e0-a057-7707de6e140b
Friends for Life
We are starting a new unit in Health and Career Education. It is called FRIENDS for Life.
Rationale:
FRIENDS for Life was created to assist children and youth at an appropriate developmental level to learn important skills and techniques to cope with and manage anxiety.
The symbolism drawn from the word FRIENDS is based on the following principles:
* The words FRIENDS helps children and youth to remember each of the skills taught throughout the program (i.e. each letter stands for a new skill learned)
* Our body is our FRIEND and tells us when we are feeling worried or nervous by giving us clues.
* It is important to learn to be our own FRIEND, and rewards ourselves when we try hard.
* It is important to make FRIENDS, so that we can build our social support network and feel happier.
* FRIENDS can help us cope with difficult situations more effectively.
There are 3 components that are taught in the FRIENDS for Life program: Learning, Cognitive, Physiological.
Skills taught:
* problem-solving skills
* coping skills
* awareness of body cues
* identification of inner thoughts
* use of positive self-talk
* techniques for challenging negative self-talk
* peer support, etc. etc.
Rationale:
FRIENDS for Life was created to assist children and youth at an appropriate developmental level to learn important skills and techniques to cope with and manage anxiety.
The symbolism drawn from the word FRIENDS is based on the following principles:
* The words FRIENDS helps children and youth to remember each of the skills taught throughout the program (i.e. each letter stands for a new skill learned)
* Our body is our FRIEND and tells us when we are feeling worried or nervous by giving us clues.
* It is important to learn to be our own FRIEND, and rewards ourselves when we try hard.
* It is important to make FRIENDS, so that we can build our social support network and feel happier.
* FRIENDS can help us cope with difficult situations more effectively.
There are 3 components that are taught in the FRIENDS for Life program: Learning, Cognitive, Physiological.
Skills taught:
* problem-solving skills
* coping skills
* awareness of body cues
* identification of inner thoughts
* use of positive self-talk
* techniques for challenging negative self-talk
* peer support, etc. etc.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Math Problem Solving Circles
Today we implemented math problem solving circles. Every Thursday, students will work on word problems dealing with math concepts that they will be learning/reviewing throughout the year.
Students were given a list of strategies to solve math problems. They are to read over the strategies for next Thursday.
We will also be learning about the numeracy performance standards using them in our lessons.
Students were given a list of strategies to solve math problems. They are to read over the strategies for next Thursday.
We will also be learning about the numeracy performance standards using them in our lessons.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Mastery of the Basics Math Program
I feel that there is some confusion as to Mastery of the Basics (MotB) math program.
The goal is to have students keep working the basics of math all year long (addition, division, numeration, fractions, etc. etc.).
The Grade 7 program is a big step up from the Grade 6 program from last year. Students might not have all the background knowledge in order to do all of the Tests (for example, we haven't learned integers yet).
Students need to choose one of the subject area's to test on and study for it. They are to do the practice test and then mark themselves with the provided answer key. Another way to improve comprehension is to write their own mini-test and try to answer it or have a friend answer it and they answer one their friend wrote.
Parents are encouraged to be involved with this program (students have a yellow duotang with a number on the front - they're responsible for the duotang for the year).
From what I am seeing in class, there does not seem to be a lot of studying going on. Students are arriving on Friday not sure what they want to test on and they're trying to guess at what they think will be the easiest for them to do.
Once I have marked the tests, then I spend time with each student and give them some extra help on areas they did not understand.
Every Friday is a Mastery of the Basics Test. Tomorrow is another one. Students, please ensure that you study and that you arrive prepared.
The goal is to have students keep working the basics of math all year long (addition, division, numeration, fractions, etc. etc.).
The Grade 7 program is a big step up from the Grade 6 program from last year. Students might not have all the background knowledge in order to do all of the Tests (for example, we haven't learned integers yet).
Students need to choose one of the subject area's to test on and study for it. They are to do the practice test and then mark themselves with the provided answer key. Another way to improve comprehension is to write their own mini-test and try to answer it or have a friend answer it and they answer one their friend wrote.
Parents are encouraged to be involved with this program (students have a yellow duotang with a number on the front - they're responsible for the duotang for the year).
From what I am seeing in class, there does not seem to be a lot of studying going on. Students are arriving on Friday not sure what they want to test on and they're trying to guess at what they think will be the easiest for them to do.
Once I have marked the tests, then I spend time with each student and give them some extra help on areas they did not understand.
Every Friday is a Mastery of the Basics Test. Tomorrow is another one. Students, please ensure that you study and that you arrive prepared.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Forms needed in
YPC permission form
Skating permission form & $9.00
Milk for December
Hot Lunch Form
Hoodie Form
Skating permission form & $9.00
Milk for December
Hot Lunch Form
Hoodie Form
Internet Safety
Today in class, we had two 2nd year Teacher Candidates from TRU come and do a presentation on Internet Safety. Students discussed and learned the difference between personal and private information and how important it is (especially with an adult) to sit down and set their privacy settings on all public accounts (facebook, my space, etc.).
Students learned some questions to ask when they visit a site:
1. What kind of website is this? What is it's purpose? (ex. to make money)
2. What decisions do you have to make? What information do you have to give? Who has access to that information?
3. What should you be looking out for?
4. Why or Why not?
It is very important to be aware of where they are on a site and who has access to their information and pictures.
We are also reading in class at this time a book entitled "Dear Jo". It's written from Max's perspective. Max's best friend, Leah, met someone online and decided to meet him in person and has gone missing. At the point we are at in the novel, Leah has been missing for the past 6 months. Dear Jo stands for Dear Journal as Max is supposed to write in her journal about how's she's feeling.
Students learned some questions to ask when they visit a site:
1. What kind of website is this? What is it's purpose? (ex. to make money)
2. What decisions do you have to make? What information do you have to give? Who has access to that information?
3. What should you be looking out for?
4. Why or Why not?
It is very important to be aware of where they are on a site and who has access to their information and pictures.
We are also reading in class at this time a book entitled "Dear Jo". It's written from Max's perspective. Max's best friend, Leah, met someone online and decided to meet him in person and has gone missing. At the point we are at in the novel, Leah has been missing for the past 6 months. Dear Jo stands for Dear Journal as Max is supposed to write in her journal about how's she's feeling.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Math Test
Math test on Divisibility Rules next Friday (November 7).
Divisibility Rules for 10, 5, and 2; for 3 & 9; for 6; for 4 & 8; and 0.
Divisibility Rules for 10, 5, and 2; for 3 & 9; for 6; for 4 & 8; and 0.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Oral Reading
Each day, 2 students from our class go to the Kindergarten room and read the Kindergarten students a story. This is working oral reading fluency. Students have a rubric they can share with parents.
After students read, they fill our the rubric as a self-evaluation.
This time around for reading, students are to work expression in voice, if they can practice that at home.
After students read, they fill our the rubric as a self-evaluation.
This time around for reading, students are to work expression in voice, if they can practice that at home.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Coyote Pack is hosting a Pumpkin Decorating Contest.
Bring in your best carved or painted pumpking to be displayed in front of the office on
Thursday, October 30th.
Categories include:
Spookiest, funniest, and most creative
awards will go to the best primary and intermediate student for each category
Bring in your best carved or painted pumpking to be displayed in front of the office on
Thursday, October 30th.
Categories include:
Spookiest, funniest, and most creative
awards will go to the best primary and intermediate student for each category
Friday, October 24, 2008
Halloween Dance
October 31st is fast approaching....
The Coyote Pack is hosting a Halloween Dance on Friday, October 31st.
Dance will be from 1 - 2:15pm and students will be allowed to wear costumes.
No masks or weapons permitted.
Admission:
Intermediates: $1.00 OR a canned food item (please bring in a canned food item as we should always try to help the food bank).
PAC will be having a concession:
Juice $1.00
Chips $1.00
Glow Sticks $0.25
The Coyote Pack is hosting a Halloween Dance on Friday, October 31st.
Dance will be from 1 - 2:15pm and students will be allowed to wear costumes.
No masks or weapons permitted.
Admission:
Intermediates: $1.00 OR a canned food item (please bring in a canned food item as we should always try to help the food bank).
PAC will be having a concession:
Juice $1.00
Chips $1.00
Glow Sticks $0.25
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
2-4-6 Read-A-Thon
The Read-A-Thon has started. It will run for 2 weeks from October 20 until November 7th.
Students are to read at least 12 minutes a day at school and 12 minutes a day at home for 2 weeks.
This equals 4 hours of reading time total.
Students are to get 6 sponsors to pledge their support.
Thank you for supporting the Discovery Toys Read--Thon!!
Students are to read at least 12 minutes a day at school and 12 minutes a day at home for 2 weeks.
This equals 4 hours of reading time total.
Students are to get 6 sponsors to pledge their support.
Thank you for supporting the Discovery Toys Read--Thon!!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Free Spirit Conservation Tour
Intermediate classes will be traveling to the Kamloops Museum to visit the Free Spirit Conservation Tour celebrating 150 years of BC on October 16, 2008.
It is a self guided tour that is interactive and encourages creative thinking.
Our class will be touring the museum from 12 - 1pm on the 16th. We will travel by school bus at 11:30 to the museum and will return to Pacific Way @1:30pm.
It is a self guided tour that is interactive and encourages creative thinking.
Our class will be touring the museum from 12 - 1pm on the 16th. We will travel by school bus at 11:30 to the museum and will return to Pacific Way @1:30pm.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Student Teacher Candidates
Welcome to Ms. Campbell and Mrs. Fehst!!
Starting on October 8, 2008, Ms. Robertson's class will have 2 student teacher candidates joining us every Wednesday for 8 weeks.
Ms. Campbell and Mrs. Fehst will be giving mini-lessons on literacy (reading, oral language, etc.) over the course of their time with us.
Please join me in welcoming our 2 teacher candidates to Pacific Way if you see them around the school.
Starting on October 8, 2008, Ms. Robertson's class will have 2 student teacher candidates joining us every Wednesday for 8 weeks.
Ms. Campbell and Mrs. Fehst will be giving mini-lessons on literacy (reading, oral language, etc.) over the course of their time with us.
Please join me in welcoming our 2 teacher candidates to Pacific Way if you see them around the school.
Friday, September 19, 2008
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Ahoy, me maties! International Talk Like a Pirate Day was a great success!!
Students took part in a math scavenger hunt where they had to search for hidden math problems and then solve them.
They then learned about the history of the day and are now in the process of brainstorming ideas to write about for their journal entry "Day in the life of a Pirate".
Students took part in a math scavenger hunt where they had to search for hidden math problems and then solve them.
They then learned about the history of the day and are now in the process of brainstorming ideas to write about for their journal entry "Day in the life of a Pirate".
ICS Cool to be Kind Week
Oct 6 - 11 is Kamloops Cool to be Kind Week.
"This event, which is spearheaded by ICS, along with many community partners, will run from Oct. 6 to Oct. 11, five days proclaimed by the mayor and council as a time when each of us can do random acts of kindness to make Kamloops an even more great place to live, work and play.It’s easy to do. Random acts of kindness can happen at work, at school, throughout the community — anywhere there are people interacting with other people."
Check out the link below about how to take part:
www.icscooltobekind.com
"This event, which is spearheaded by ICS, along with many community partners, will run from Oct. 6 to Oct. 11, five days proclaimed by the mayor and council as a time when each of us can do random acts of kindness to make Kamloops an even more great place to live, work and play.It’s easy to do. Random acts of kindness can happen at work, at school, throughout the community — anywhere there are people interacting with other people."
Check out the link below about how to take part:
www.icscooltobekind.com
Friday, September 12, 2008
Lunch Time
Students are expected to remain at school for lunch. Parents, if you require them to go home for any reason, please send a note; students will not be allowed to leave the school grounds without parent permission.
Students must sign out when they leave and sign back in when they return.
We want to make sure your children are safe!
Thank you for your support in this matter.
Students must sign out when they leave and sign back in when they return.
We want to make sure your children are safe!
Thank you for your support in this matter.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Schedule
This year, students will not only be rotating through myself and Mrs. Anderson, they will also be rotating with Mrs. Sewell. This allows us to offer music as an option to band.
Mrs. Anderson will be teaching gym to all three classes.
Mrs. Sewell will be teaching art/french to all three clasess.
Mrs. Robertson will be teaching Junior Band, Senior Band, and Music.
Day 1, Day 2 and Day 5 will be our Band/Music, Art/French, and Gym Day.
Students will rotate through the 3 classes in their Band/Music groups.
Rotation:
Mrs. Anderson------------Mrs. Sewell---------------Ms. Robertson
Gym---------------------- Art/French--------------Jr. Band/Sr. Band/Music
Senior Band Students---Music Students----------- Junior Band Students
Music Students---------Junior Band Students-----Senior Band Students
Junior Band Students---Senior Band Students-----Music Students
Mrs. Anderson will be teaching gym to all three classes.
Mrs. Sewell will be teaching art/french to all three clasess.
Mrs. Robertson will be teaching Junior Band, Senior Band, and Music.
Day 1, Day 2 and Day 5 will be our Band/Music, Art/French, and Gym Day.
Students will rotate through the 3 classes in their Band/Music groups.
Rotation:
Mrs. Anderson------------Mrs. Sewell---------------Ms. Robertson
Gym---------------------- Art/French--------------Jr. Band/Sr. Band/Music
Senior Band Students---Music Students----------- Junior Band Students
Music Students---------Junior Band Students-----Senior Band Students
Junior Band Students---Senior Band Students-----Music Students
Choir
Choir will be starting on September 17th.
Choir will meet Wednesdays at 12:25 (after the second bell) in the band room.
Choir will meet Wednesdays at 12:25 (after the second bell) in the band room.
Chess Club
Chess Club will be starting next week on September 16.
Chess Club will meet Tuesdays at 12:15 in Ms. Robertson's room (rm. 17).
If you have an old chess set you are no longer using and would like to donate it to the school, please send it with your child and have them give it to Ms. Robertson.
Thank you very much.
Chess Club will meet Tuesdays at 12:15 in Ms. Robertson's room (rm. 17).
If you have an old chess set you are no longer using and would like to donate it to the school, please send it with your child and have them give it to Ms. Robertson.
Thank you very much.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Welcome, me hearty, to the Pac Way HQ for Talk Like A Pirate Day!
International Talk Like A Pirate Day began in the mists of the 1990s, when two Yankees, John Baur (Ol' Chum Bucket) and Mark Summers (Cap'n Slappy), be talkin' like pirates all o'a sudden. They decided that, to further the noble causes of the sweet trade of piracy, September 19 each year be the day when all souls over the world should be talkin' like pirates. For years, their valiant efforts were wasted, until they contacted a man by the name of Dave Barry, who be writin' a humour column for the great masses o' landlubbers out yonder.
He showed his devotion to the cause by promoting the Day to millions of people across the world from the tropical climes of Miami, to the wild and weary shores of Thunder Bay. From thar, the media across the seven seas carried the story, and it reached every corner of the world!
Our class will be participating in International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th!!
Ahoy, me matey! Dress up and join the fun! We will be having a Math Scavenger Hunt and Learning how to speak Pirate!
International Talk Like A Pirate Day began in the mists of the 1990s, when two Yankees, John Baur (Ol' Chum Bucket) and Mark Summers (Cap'n Slappy), be talkin' like pirates all o'a sudden. They decided that, to further the noble causes of the sweet trade of piracy, September 19 each year be the day when all souls over the world should be talkin' like pirates. For years, their valiant efforts were wasted, until they contacted a man by the name of Dave Barry, who be writin' a humour column for the great masses o' landlubbers out yonder.
He showed his devotion to the cause by promoting the Day to millions of people across the world from the tropical climes of Miami, to the wild and weary shores of Thunder Bay. From thar, the media across the seven seas carried the story, and it reached every corner of the world!
Our class will be participating in International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th!!
Ahoy, me matey! Dress up and join the fun! We will be having a Math Scavenger Hunt and Learning how to speak Pirate!
WELCOME TO THE START OF ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!!!!
Welcome back new and returning students. We had a great first week in our Den Groups and we're off to the races today getting started in all of our classes.
Along with the school goals, a couple of classroom goals that I would like to set for this year would be as follows:
1) ORGANIZATION – one of the ways students can be successful this year is to stay ORGANIZED. This means that effective use of the agenda is very important, keeping their desk and locker areas tidy, as well as keeping their binders/notebooks in order.
2) Leadership – the students will be required to participate in a variety of leadership roles throughout the school.
3) RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and (positive) RELATIONSHIPS – I expect the students to be respectful to others, responsible for their actions and to build healthy and positive working relationships with their peers.
I will be communicating with you in many ways regarding your child’s progress. It is imperative that we work together to ensure that your child has a successful year. The following are a few things that will help your child off to a great start.
1. Pack up backpack the night before to ensure that AGENDA and HOMEWORK are complete and ready to bring back to school.
2. AGENDA needs to be signed everyday by a parent/guardian.
3. BE ON TIME. Bell rings at 8:20am. Punctuality is extremely important as we start our learning at 8:30am sharp.
4. Medical concerns. Please make sure that all files are up to date at the office.
5. WEBPAGE – I have built a webpage to let you and your child know what is happening in our classroom and school. There are links to other interesting websites for both students and parents throughout the year as well as an area for assignments, criteria, and due dates. This webpage is a work in progress and I would appreciate any feedback you may have about what you would like to see included on it.
http://www.pacway-robertson.blogspot.com
Organization
As organization is a key area that we want to work on this year, I would like to request that all students buy a 2-inch binder and a set of subject dividers. If this is a problem or concern at all, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school (250-851-0632) or by email: barobertson@sd73.bc.ca. I will provide students with paper and notebooks for the binder.
As we had quite a few problems with school calculators being broken last year, I would also like to request that you buy your child an inexpensive calculator (Wal-Mart has some for @$7.00).
I understand that in previous years, some students have had weekly reports done by their classroom teacher to update them and their parents on how they were progressing, what a fabulous idea! Part of our goal in Grade 7 this year is to prepare for Grade 8. After talking with the class, the students (unanimously) have requested to not have weekly reports.
I believe that if used properly, the agenda should be sufficient. I also send home interim reports mid-way through the term. However, sometimes people need a little bit of extra help. If you feel that there is any cause for concern at all, please do not hesitate to contact me and we can privately set-up a weekly report through your child or through email.
Snacks
Your child should be bringing nutritious snacks to school every day. Please do not send pop, energy drinks, ice tea, flavoured drink crystals (kool-aid or crystal light), candy, donuts, chocolate or similar foods otherwise known as “sometimes foods”. During Health and Career Ed., we talk about different foods and their nutritional value. We encourage students to bring snacks with reusable plastic containers and fabric lunch bags. Some suggested snacks include raw vegetables, crackers, and fruit! Suggested drinks include water, milk, chocolate milk, or 100% juice.
If you have any questions or concerns, please phone me at PWES at 250-851-0632 oe email at: barobertson@sd73.bc.ca.
Along with the school goals, a couple of classroom goals that I would like to set for this year would be as follows:
1) ORGANIZATION – one of the ways students can be successful this year is to stay ORGANIZED. This means that effective use of the agenda is very important, keeping their desk and locker areas tidy, as well as keeping their binders/notebooks in order.
2) Leadership – the students will be required to participate in a variety of leadership roles throughout the school.
3) RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and (positive) RELATIONSHIPS – I expect the students to be respectful to others, responsible for their actions and to build healthy and positive working relationships with their peers.
I will be communicating with you in many ways regarding your child’s progress. It is imperative that we work together to ensure that your child has a successful year. The following are a few things that will help your child off to a great start.
1. Pack up backpack the night before to ensure that AGENDA and HOMEWORK are complete and ready to bring back to school.
2. AGENDA needs to be signed everyday by a parent/guardian.
3. BE ON TIME. Bell rings at 8:20am. Punctuality is extremely important as we start our learning at 8:30am sharp.
4. Medical concerns. Please make sure that all files are up to date at the office.
5. WEBPAGE – I have built a webpage to let you and your child know what is happening in our classroom and school. There are links to other interesting websites for both students and parents throughout the year as well as an area for assignments, criteria, and due dates. This webpage is a work in progress and I would appreciate any feedback you may have about what you would like to see included on it.
http://www.pacway-robertson.blogspot.com
Organization
As organization is a key area that we want to work on this year, I would like to request that all students buy a 2-inch binder and a set of subject dividers. If this is a problem or concern at all, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school (250-851-0632) or by email: barobertson@sd73.bc.ca. I will provide students with paper and notebooks for the binder.
As we had quite a few problems with school calculators being broken last year, I would also like to request that you buy your child an inexpensive calculator (Wal-Mart has some for @$7.00).
I understand that in previous years, some students have had weekly reports done by their classroom teacher to update them and their parents on how they were progressing, what a fabulous idea! Part of our goal in Grade 7 this year is to prepare for Grade 8. After talking with the class, the students (unanimously) have requested to not have weekly reports.
I believe that if used properly, the agenda should be sufficient. I also send home interim reports mid-way through the term. However, sometimes people need a little bit of extra help. If you feel that there is any cause for concern at all, please do not hesitate to contact me and we can privately set-up a weekly report through your child or through email.
Snacks
Your child should be bringing nutritious snacks to school every day. Please do not send pop, energy drinks, ice tea, flavoured drink crystals (kool-aid or crystal light), candy, donuts, chocolate or similar foods otherwise known as “sometimes foods”. During Health and Career Ed., we talk about different foods and their nutritional value. We encourage students to bring snacks with reusable plastic containers and fabric lunch bags. Some suggested snacks include raw vegetables, crackers, and fruit! Suggested drinks include water, milk, chocolate milk, or 100% juice.
If you have any questions or concerns, please phone me at PWES at 250-851-0632 oe email at: barobertson@sd73.bc.ca.
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