What a Waste: A 5 Day Challenge Activity

Recently, students read an article on global food waste called "What a Waste". Click here for the student handout.

The Challenge: Over a period of 5 days, students are challenged to do something to reduce global food waste.

Challenge Dates: The challenge should run for 5 consecutive days and be completed by Wednesday, October 12th.
Today, students researched and brainstormed their questions and now it is time to plan and execute.

*Please note that this is a small inquiry activity, not a major project. Have fun with it and respect the deadlines! This project is linked to our Science, Language arts and Social Studies learning outcomes.

Guidelines:
What is your question?
(my example was: What would be the impact of using a ceramic mug instead of a paper cup each day when I have coffee?)
What will your action be? Will you need any materials?
How will you measure the impact, success of your actions? What about the failures?
How will you record your challenge results?
How will you share your findings? (Poster, video, blog post, chart)

Presentations: will begin on Thursday, October 13 and the following Tuesday, October 18th.

Math Test This Friday on Number Sense: A Study Guide and Info

We had our math quiz today on Number Sense. In order to prepare for Friday's test which will be longer and more in depth, you will need your math booklet, your notes, and access to http://www.kenkenpuzzle.com

Please review both Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Grade 6s:
Place Value
Writing numbers in words
Sketching base ten models of big numbers
Using inequality to show greater numbers > <
Subtractions with regrouping
4x4 Kenken Puzzles
Ways in which Math is used on the workplace of designers and artisans.

Grade 7s:
Place Value
Numbers in expanded form
Order of Operations
Solving expressions with and without brackets
Long Multiplication
5x5 Kenken puzzles
Math at work: give examples of math as it is used on the workplace of designers, artisans, etc.

Study Tips for the Savvy Student:
Turn off all devices and distractions, study in a cool, quiet area with a table and good lighting, not in your bed.

Day 1:
1) Correct all of your errors from the quiz
2) Review the concepts that are challenging for you by getting an adult to give you new questions that mirror what is in your Math Booklet for the sections that you find hard OR write out the questions on cue cards and write the answers on the back so you can test yourself.
3) Use a timer: work in 20 minute intervals, then take a 10 minute brain break (eat, drink, exercise,  talk to a friend) and repeat two more times.
4) Finish with one or two Kenken puzzles.

Day 2: 
1) Review your quiz, focusing on each section. Pull 2 questions from each section, create similar questions and see that you can answer them correctly.
1) Review your cue card questions from yesterday with a friend or parent. Can you explain the idea behind the questions that you are having trouble with? If not, ask for help in class or from a parent.
2) Review your notes about Math at work- you know there will be a question on this concept.
3) Use a timer: work in 20 minute intervals, then take a 10 minute brain break (eat, drink, talk to a friend) and repeat two more times.
4) When you are done, reward yourself for a job well done, you'll be ready for the test.

GOOD LUCK!

Math Homework

Students should have the following questions completed in Math by Monday, October 3:

Gr. 6: Pg. 43,48-49

Gr. 7: Pg. 12, 13, xlvii and xlviii

Seedfolks- Wendell and Gonzalo questions due Tuesday, October 4th

Soon we will be working on  Seedfolks, I am attaching the next two chapters in Word format here:
Wendell
Gonzalo

Good news! We are getting a class set of novels soon which you will be able to take home.

Wendell and Gonzalo Comprehension Questions are due Tuesday, October 4th

Goal Setting Conferences

Parents and Guardians of Division 2,

Here are the conferences that we have scheduled so far. Please email Mr. Baldwin at (ebbaldwin@vsb.bc.ca) if you need to change or add a conference time. Ms. House and I look forward to meeting with you and your child. Please bring in the completed goals package so we can discuss this together.

	Wednesday	Thursday
2:05-2:15	Brianna McGuire	Sophia Li
2:15-2:25	Charlie Cassels	Gavin Lee
2:25-2:35	Annabelle McGarry	Aggie Bennett
2:35-2:45	Sofia Gobin	Michael Wu
2:45-2:55	Walker Yee
2:55-3:05	Jacoba Moscovitz	Gavin Brown
3:05-3:15	George Morris	Stephen Kosar
3:15-3:25	Oliver Vaney	Charlie Cassels
3:25-3:35	Raakin Shabir	Amelia Hughes
3:35-3:45	Zlatko Stevanovic	Louise Maldo
3:50-4:00	Lucy Low	Ben Schultz
4:00-4:05		X
4:05-4:15	Erin Nakada	X
4:15-4:25	Jason Deruchie	X
4:25-4:35	X	X
4:35-4:45	X	X
4:45-4:55	X	X
4:55-5:05	X	X
5:05-5:15	Owen Nicholson	X
5:15-5:25	Simone Hamilton	X
5:25-5:35	Lauren Lee	X
5:35-5:45	Kristina Plant Vega	X
5:45-5:55	Morgan Fairweather	X
5:55-6:05		X
6:05-6:15	Sophie Marra	X
6:15-6:25		X
6:25-6:35		X
6:35-6:45		X
6:45-6:55		X

Genius Hour has begun! Find out more under the "Genius Hour" Tab

Hello Families, 
Genius Hour brainstorming has begun!
Please head over to our Genius Hour tab to find our about this personal, year-long passion project and how you can support your child.

Seedfolks: Links to Ana's and Kim's Chapters

You will likely have a catch up block on Friday but if you still aren't finished the character traits and questions about Kim and Ana, this is due on Tuesday, September 27th to Ms. House.

Here are links to the chapters we read on Kim and Ana in pdf. Feel free to download.
Kim, chapter 1
Ana, chapter 2

What a great day!

 

What a great day we had on the water in Delta. Sunny skies and happy canoeists!

We had a lot of fun playing team building games too.

 

Canoeing Tomorrow

Dear students,

The forecast is for sun tomorrow but please be sure to bring the following for our day of canoeing on the water:

- a rain jacket

- water shoes if possible

- a snack and a lunch

- please layer your clothing- t-shirt, sweatshirt, waterproof or quick drying pants, rain jacket.

Looking forward to tomorrow!

Field Trip Forms due on Friday, September 16th

We are excited to be taking our students canoeing and to an artisan experience next week. Please submit your forms by this Friday.
Canoeing: $17.00
Hermes: Artisans at Work: just a  BC Transit Compass card.

Welcome to Division 2!

Dear students of  division 2,
We have been busy planning for an amazing year and we are both very excited to work together with your children this year. Here's where you'll find the information you'll need for school start up. Please explore the other pages to find out more about us and the things we'll be doing together this year.

Welcome back!
 Ms. House               Mr. Baldwin                                   
 lhouse@vsb.bc.ca     ebbaldwin@vsb.bc.ca                                                            
                    

Agendas and Housekeeping:
All students will be receiving an agenda book in which they will write assignment information, keep field trip forms, etc. If you wish to arrange a meeting with the teacher or have a question, you may write it in the agenda. Please be sure that your child shows us the note as we will not be checking all agendas on a daily basis.

All students will be responsible for keeping our class clean and organized.

School Supplies:
The school provides very basic materials for all students including writing implements,  most art supplies, calculators, and paper.

We are requesting that you provide the following items for your child:
- a small photo of your child
- a water bottle
- a binder (1.5" width)
- 8 dividers
- a pencil case
- a student Gmail address*: (for in-class work on the Ipads, classroom blog accessibility, and the sharing work with group members)
- a USB stick for project work
- a box of Kleenex
- 1 fineliner pen and 1 sharpie for art
- headphones for Ipad use
- A Compass Card for travelling on BC Transit on field trips
- optional:  basic geometry kit (protractor and compass)

 *We will not be sharing this email address with the public. It will only be used for VSB approved apps and programs. If you are not comfortable with this request, please speak with us.

Goals for This Year:  

This year, we are implementing The Ministry of Education’s new curriculum. As such, our goals are linked to the core competencies that are woven through all subject areas.

Personal and Social:

• Students will learn to understand and care about themselves and others, and to find and achieve their purposes in the world.
• Students will have leadership opportunities through buddy reading, reading the announcements on the PA, and helping the community at large.

Creative and Critical Thinking:

• Students will take concepts and content and transform them into a new understanding. The thinking goal includes reflection on thinking processes, considering issues from multiple perspectives, and recognizing bias in the context of current events and the upcoming elections.

Communication:

• Students will express and exchange information, experiences and ideas in order to explore the world around them. They will also learn to effectively engage in the use of digital media.

Field Trips:
Whenever possible, we like to explore beyond the classroom. Here are some of the major field trips we will be doing this year.

Evans Lake: Students will be heading to Camp Evans Lake in May 2016. There will be more information and a meeting for parents at the end of September.

Vancouver Art Gallery: We will be enhancing our arts instruction by visiting the Vancouver Art Gallery each term. We will be learning about Emily Carr, black and white photography of Walker Evans, and an exhibit on emerging Vancouver artists.

Dance Performance: Arts Umbrella's version of the Nutcracker, "Mixed Nuts".

Winter Sports: We will be learning new winter sports on Cypress Mountain in the new year.

Amazing Race: Combining communication, creative thinking and problem solving skills, students will embark in teams on a daylong amazing race across the city in the spring (parent volunteers, we’ll need you for this one!)


Homework Policy:
We hope that you share our thinking that students should generally use after school and weekends to engage in other types of learning such as sports, arts, hobbies or family time.

Homework is only assigned to our students if they are not able to complete work previously taught in class. However, larger projects will require research and additional time at home.

How to Reach Us:
We’ll be posting most pertinent information on our blog.
Please check here first: http://div2cavell.blogspot.ca

The best way to reach one or both of us is by email (addresses at the beginning of this letter). We will respond when possible during the work day but will not be checking emails after 5 pm. For any urgent matters, please call the school directly.

We sincerely hope that your child will have an engaging and enjoyable year!