Hello Everyone,
Welcome to November! Hard to imagine that we are already here! Just getting ready to take my boys out tricker-treating tonight. They are very excited, the weather looks decent, so we should have some fun tonight.
I had a nice opportunity to visit with some good friends Saturday night. I had my 35th birthday party! We were pretty low key, we enjoyed good food and drink and the men watched the destruction of the Calgary Flames by the Washington Capitals. As an Oiler fan, that was a nice present:)
I had a chance to go through 7C and 7D's Math tests today. I had a feeling going in that both groups were a little unsure about a couple of the concepts that we were testing. I was right. I feel that I didn't adequately prepare the kids on two concepts in particular; order of operations and problem solving. As a result I will use this last test as "formative" information. In other words, last week's test will not count towards the report card, but will provide us with some information as to where some of our deficits exist. We will revisit these concepts in class and re-test this unit on Friday, November 5th.
Math: We will also have the opportunity to begin our "Travel Agent" activities in Math this week. I am very excited to see the vacation packages that students are going to put together! As stated earlier, we will re-visit the concepts of problem-solving and order of operations. Friday, November 5th we will re-test.
Science: We are part-way through our Animal project presentations this week and will continue through the first few days on those. We will also move toward that last section of our first unit on Ecosystem interactions. Students should be prepared for a Unit exam before the Remembrance Day Break. Some news on the Textbook front... Although we are unable to access the textbook for Science in Action 7, we are able to access notes for each section of each unit! Science in Action Notes!
Have a great week everyone!
David
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
The Week of October 25th-29th
Happy Halloween Everyone!
It was fantastic to see so many of you at Parent-Teacher Interviews last week! Thank you for making the time to come and see us to discuss your child's progress and growth this year. If we continue to work together, we can help ensure success for everyone.
Over the weekend, it was nice to relax a little bit. I am still in awe about how busy things are at G.S. Lakie! There always seems to be something going on around here. Speaking of that, if you haven't seen "The Rock Show", I highly recommend it. There were over 125 kids involved in pulling this amazing production off. Contact the school for ticket information.
Week at a glance:
Math: we will be closing out our unit on Decimal Operations this week. Students will spend Monday and Tuesday working on their division skills related to Decimals. Wednesday, and Thursday will be review days at school. Students will show their understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals this Friday, October 29th on their unit tests. The textbook can be accessed here: MathLinks Students have been advised that I am available during Nutrition breaks #1 and #2 Monday -Wednesday for additional support on Math concepts.
Next week we will devote time to our "Travel Agent" projects as another form of assessment for this unit.
Science: Presentation week! We will be presenting our Animal projects throughout the week. 7F will complete their 2.0 unit quiz this Friday as well. Textbooks are available for sign out throughout the week if needed. We will also continue to discuss changes in ecosystems that occur naturally and as a result of human interactions.
Have a fantastic week!
David
It was fantastic to see so many of you at Parent-Teacher Interviews last week! Thank you for making the time to come and see us to discuss your child's progress and growth this year. If we continue to work together, we can help ensure success for everyone.
Over the weekend, it was nice to relax a little bit. I am still in awe about how busy things are at G.S. Lakie! There always seems to be something going on around here. Speaking of that, if you haven't seen "The Rock Show", I highly recommend it. There were over 125 kids involved in pulling this amazing production off. Contact the school for ticket information.
Week at a glance:
Math: we will be closing out our unit on Decimal Operations this week. Students will spend Monday and Tuesday working on their division skills related to Decimals. Wednesday, and Thursday will be review days at school. Students will show their understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals this Friday, October 29th on their unit tests. The textbook can be accessed here: MathLinks Students have been advised that I am available during Nutrition breaks #1 and #2 Monday -Wednesday for additional support on Math concepts.
Next week we will devote time to our "Travel Agent" projects as another form of assessment for this unit.
Science: Presentation week! We will be presenting our Animal projects throughout the week. 7F will complete their 2.0 unit quiz this Friday as well. Textbooks are available for sign out throughout the week if needed. We will also continue to discuss changes in ecosystems that occur naturally and as a result of human interactions.
Have a fantastic week!
David
Sunday, October 17, 2010
The Week of October 18th-21st
Greetings Everyone!
I am beginning to think weekends are busier than the weekdays! My oldest son had three birthday parties to attend this weekend, wow! I had a chance to visit with some university friends, it was our last official get-together at convocation on Saturday. A very busy chapter in my life came to a close as I was awarded my Masters in Education from the University of Lethbridge. I could not have accomplished this without the support of my family, friends, and colleagues. Thanks everybody!
I also celebrated graduation by going to Calgary to see the Flames and Oilers play. Unfortunately, the Oilers lost. I will never hear the end of it tomorrow. To make matters worse, I think I lost a bet with Mr. James, Mr. Hall, and Mr. Letasy...I have to wear a Flames jersey at school Monday. I might be ill!
We have a very short, but a very full week ahead of us. There will be Parent-teacher conferences Wednesday evening, and Thursday all day. There will be no school Thursday or Friday for students:
Math: We will be continuing with our Multiplication and incorporating Division of Decimals this week as well. Students are becoming more comfortable with the concept, however, we could all use some extra help. Please make the time to check with your child on his/her progress with these concepts. Students will also begin preparations to become "Travel Agents" for their unit performance task. They will be charged with planning a vacation for a mystery traveller over the next couple of weeks. More to come...
Science: We will be wrapping up section II of our Interactions and Ecosystems unit this week. Students have been provided with time in class to work through their study guides. There will be a quiz Wednesday, October 20th this week. Students will also be continuing to work on their Animal research projects, due October 26th. On another note, I have made some inquiries about gaining access to an online version of the textbook we use to support our learning in class. I received confirmation from the publisher that I will have a password sometime this week. I will post a link on the blog as soon as it becomes available to me.
Have a fantastic week and I look forward to seeing you at interviews!
David
I am beginning to think weekends are busier than the weekdays! My oldest son had three birthday parties to attend this weekend, wow! I had a chance to visit with some university friends, it was our last official get-together at convocation on Saturday. A very busy chapter in my life came to a close as I was awarded my Masters in Education from the University of Lethbridge. I could not have accomplished this without the support of my family, friends, and colleagues. Thanks everybody!
I also celebrated graduation by going to Calgary to see the Flames and Oilers play. Unfortunately, the Oilers lost. I will never hear the end of it tomorrow. To make matters worse, I think I lost a bet with Mr. James, Mr. Hall, and Mr. Letasy...I have to wear a Flames jersey at school Monday. I might be ill!
We have a very short, but a very full week ahead of us. There will be Parent-teacher conferences Wednesday evening, and Thursday all day. There will be no school Thursday or Friday for students:
Math: We will be continuing with our Multiplication and incorporating Division of Decimals this week as well. Students are becoming more comfortable with the concept, however, we could all use some extra help. Please make the time to check with your child on his/her progress with these concepts. Students will also begin preparations to become "Travel Agents" for their unit performance task. They will be charged with planning a vacation for a mystery traveller over the next couple of weeks. More to come...
Science: We will be wrapping up section II of our Interactions and Ecosystems unit this week. Students have been provided with time in class to work through their study guides. There will be a quiz Wednesday, October 20th this week. Students will also be continuing to work on their Animal research projects, due October 26th. On another note, I have made some inquiries about gaining access to an online version of the textbook we use to support our learning in class. I received confirmation from the publisher that I will have a password sometime this week. I will post a link on the blog as soon as it becomes available to me.
Have a fantastic week and I look forward to seeing you at interviews!
David
Monday, October 11, 2010
The Week of October 12th-15th
Parents/Guardians and Students of 7C, 7D, and 7F:
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and a safe weekend! My weekend began with a bang. Thursday night, my Oilers dominated the Calgary Flames 4-0. Mr. Hall, Mr. Letasy, and Mr. James all found themselves wearing Oiler jerseys Friday at school. It was beautiful!
My family and I enjoyed a nice getaway to our favourite place; Kimberley. We spent the weekend swimming, skating, watching hockey games, and eating of course! Needless to say, we had a great time.
We will be busy in this short week at school, here is what we will be doing in Math and Science:
Math: We will continue to work on our Decimal Operations unit. We began with a review of our estimation,addition, and subtraction skills last week. We will be moving on to multiplication and division of decimals over the next few days. This unit is fantastic for parents/guardians to get involved with. How often do we deal with decimals in our everyday lives? I would encourage students to ask parents questions about budgeting, paying bills, etc. On the other, Parents/Guardian can also use the opportunity to provide real life examples of the importance of Math in life.
*Remember our Math textbook can be found at this link (Students loggin using their school username and password)
Science: This week in Science we will continue to work on our "Animal Projects", students receive two class periods per week to work on this activity. By the end of this week, research should be finished and students should have the appropriate information re-processed in their own words. Students have been offered a choice in how they present their findings to their classmates. Presentations will begin October 26th. For an overview of the necessary project components Click here
Last week we discussed the energy flow in ecosystems including; the carbon cycle, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and the role of producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem. This week we will also discuss our understanding of Food webs.
Have a fantastic week everyone!
Mr. L:)
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and a safe weekend! My weekend began with a bang. Thursday night, my Oilers dominated the Calgary Flames 4-0. Mr. Hall, Mr. Letasy, and Mr. James all found themselves wearing Oiler jerseys Friday at school. It was beautiful!
My family and I enjoyed a nice getaway to our favourite place; Kimberley. We spent the weekend swimming, skating, watching hockey games, and eating of course! Needless to say, we had a great time.
We will be busy in this short week at school, here is what we will be doing in Math and Science:
Math: We will continue to work on our Decimal Operations unit. We began with a review of our estimation,addition, and subtraction skills last week. We will be moving on to multiplication and division of decimals over the next few days. This unit is fantastic for parents/guardians to get involved with. How often do we deal with decimals in our everyday lives? I would encourage students to ask parents questions about budgeting, paying bills, etc. On the other, Parents/Guardian can also use the opportunity to provide real life examples of the importance of Math in life.
*Remember our Math textbook can be found at this link (Students loggin using their school username and password)
Science: This week in Science we will continue to work on our "Animal Projects", students receive two class periods per week to work on this activity. By the end of this week, research should be finished and students should have the appropriate information re-processed in their own words. Students have been offered a choice in how they present their findings to their classmates. Presentations will begin October 26th. For an overview of the necessary project components Click here
Last week we discussed the energy flow in ecosystems including; the carbon cycle, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and the role of producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem. This week we will also discuss our understanding of Food webs.
Have a fantastic week everyone!
Mr. L:)
Sunday, October 3, 2010
The week of October 4th-8th
Hello 7C, 7D and 7F (Science)!
I spent most of the weekend split between coaching 7/8 Boys Club Volleyball (at a tournament in Coaldale) and my son Braigh at Junior Hurricanes hockey tryouts. Needless to say it was a busy weekend. I am very proud of the effort and commitment shown by the boys and girls Club Volleyball players. They each improved with every game they played. Good for you all!
This week promises to continue to be busy as we approach the long weekend...
Math: Students in 7C and 7D will have their Unit #1 "Coordinates and Design" exams returned to them Monday. Results varied between students, some will be pleased and some disappointed. Students who felt they did not do as well as they are capable will have the opportunity to show what they know again Wednesday during the first nutrition break. I will be reviewing some of the major concepts in class Monday and possibly Tuesday. If students require additional help they are encouraged to make an appointment with Mr. L. Tuesday or Wednesday we will begin our next unit: "Operations on Decimal Numbers".
Science: Students will continue to explore concepts related to Ecosystems and Interactions this week. Time will also be devoted to working on "Animal" projects which are due October 26th. Students will have a goal of completing their research and putting information into their own words by the middle of next week. See link for the assignment Animal Project
Have a great week!
David
I spent most of the weekend split between coaching 7/8 Boys Club Volleyball (at a tournament in Coaldale) and my son Braigh at Junior Hurricanes hockey tryouts. Needless to say it was a busy weekend. I am very proud of the effort and commitment shown by the boys and girls Club Volleyball players. They each improved with every game they played. Good for you all!
This week promises to continue to be busy as we approach the long weekend...
Math: Students in 7C and 7D will have their Unit #1 "Coordinates and Design" exams returned to them Monday. Results varied between students, some will be pleased and some disappointed. Students who felt they did not do as well as they are capable will have the opportunity to show what they know again Wednesday during the first nutrition break. I will be reviewing some of the major concepts in class Monday and possibly Tuesday. If students require additional help they are encouraged to make an appointment with Mr. L. Tuesday or Wednesday we will begin our next unit: "Operations on Decimal Numbers".
Science: Students will continue to explore concepts related to Ecosystems and Interactions this week. Time will also be devoted to working on "Animal" projects which are due October 26th. Students will have a goal of completing their research and putting information into their own words by the middle of next week. See link for the assignment Animal Project
Have a great week!
David
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