Students and Parents: In an effort to streamline the blog, we have created an assignments tab. Reminders will be posted on the home page but details and deadlines about assignments and handouts will be added to the assignments tab.
Seedfolks questions on Sam and Leona are due on Thursday, October 20th.
Please check the assignments tab for details.
The home page will continue to contain information about everything that is going on in division 2.
For Grade 7s Only: Mini School Applications are due soon. Details below.
Please read the below for pertinent information about secondary mini school programs and the deadlines for applying.
Access important info here.
Access important info here.
Hatchet Package due on Monday and Math
Hatchet Summarizer, Illustrator and Vocabulary Builder are due on Monday, Oct. 17.
Students have begun working in their Jump Math Notebooks.
Gr. 6's p. # 1-6
Gr. 7' p. # 18-26
What a Waste Presentations and Written Work Deadlines
Some students presented their 5-day waste reduction challenges yesterday and they did a great job. Remaining students will present next Monday, October 17th.
All students will submit their written work, "Scientific Inquiry" and "What a Waste" on Tuesday, October 18th. *Please note these are new dates for presentations and written work.
Here is the presentation rubric for home preparation:
Reminder: Vancouver Art Gallery Field Trip: Oct 13th
Students are reminded to bring back their field trip forms tomorrow, October 7th.
Our field trip to the Vancouver Art Gallery will be on October 13th from 9-12. We are viewing Emily Carr and Wolfgang Paalen followed by an art workshop.
We need 2 parent volunteers. Please email lhouse@vsb.bc.ca if you can join us.
Cost: $5.00 + Compass Card.
Our field trip to the Vancouver Art Gallery will be on October 13th from 9-12. We are viewing Emily Carr and Wolfgang Paalen followed by an art workshop.
We need 2 parent volunteers. Please email lhouse@vsb.bc.ca if you can join us.
Cost: $5.00 + Compass Card.
Today we began some nature sketches like Carr did, finding inspiration in the outdoors.
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.
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!
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
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
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
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Thursday
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2:05-2:15
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Brianna McGuire
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Sophia Li
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2:15-2:25
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Charlie Cassels
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Gavin Lee
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2:25-2:35
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Annabelle McGarry
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Aggie Bennett
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2:35-2:45
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Sofia Gobin
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Michael Wu
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2:45-2:55
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Walker Yee
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2:55-3:05
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Jacoba Moscovitz
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Gavin Brown
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3:05-3:15
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George Morris
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Stephen Kosar
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3:15-3:25
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Oliver Vaney
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Charlie Cassels
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3:25-3:35
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Raakin Shabir
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Amelia Hughes
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3:35-3:45
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Zlatko Stevanovic
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Louise Maldo
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3:50-4:00
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Lucy Low
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Ben Schultz
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4:00-4:05
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X
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4:05-4:15
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Erin Nakada
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X
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4:15-4:25
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Jason Deruchie
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X
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4:25-4:35
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X
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X
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4:35-4:45
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X
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X
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4:45-4:55
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X
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X
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4:55-5:05
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X
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X
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5:05-5:15
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Owen Nicholson
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X
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5:15-5:25
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Simone Hamilton
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X
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5:25-5:35
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Lauren Lee
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X
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5:35-5:45
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Kristina Plant Vega
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X
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5:45-5:55
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Morgan Fairweather
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X
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5:55-6:05
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X
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6:05-6:15
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Sophie Marra
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X
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6:15-6:25
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X
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6:25-6:35
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X
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6:35-6:45
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X
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6:45-6:55
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X
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