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".
Friday, September 19, 2008
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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