November 21 - 25

6R

Math - test Tuesday on unit one: input / output tables and pattern rules, graphing coordinate pairs, balancing equations with variables

LA - How - to / procedure writing due Monday November 28: presented to class and handed in

French - 2 paragraphs on l'automne

Other - Citrus fundraiser due December 2nd
            A reminder that the weather has suddenly gotten colder!  Students are asked to bring winter gear: coats, boots, hats, mitts, as it is cold out, but not cold enough to warrant staying in.

Bitstrips!  If you would like to work on your avatar or create a comic strip, log on with the class code 6Roach at the site http://www.bitstripsforschools.com
The first time you log in, you will need to create a password.  You'll use this password every time you log in from then on.

Nobember 14 - 19

6R

LA - several people have not handed in their book projects.  Finish these up asap, they're late!

Math - page 39 #2, 3, 4 in your notebooks, as well as the reflect question in your journals to hand in

Other - School clothing orders are due this Friday

November 7 - 9

6R

LA - projects / book talks are due Wednesday
      -  read 20 minutes

Math - review facts (multiplying)
          - there is a great game for practicing math facts called "Timez Attack".  It's a free download from the website http://www.bigbrainz.com , and you can link up to your profile at school to track your progress.  Find our school from the list and put in the password "kvms" to access our class list and get started, once you install the game.

Science - insect project due Tuesday

Other - Clothing orders are due November 18th (Friday)

October 31 - November 4

The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to our school next week.  Students will have a chance to visit the fair on Monday, and it will be open throughout the week to allow people to browse and buy books.

6R

LA - Scary stories are due now, good copies and conference sheets need to be handed in
         Book report / response due Tuesday November 8

Math - page 32 #2 and 3

SS - quiz on chapters 1-3 Wednesday

French - new daily routine for Frisson L'equreuil

Other - Photo retakes Wednesday
              Book orders Friday, Nov 4
              Clothing orders Friday, November 18.  Sizes are available in the library to try.

October 24 - 29

6R

LA - Spooky stories are due Tuesday.  We'll have class time to finish up on Monday, but I don't think you'll have a lot of time Monday night, so have it ready to go before then!  Peer conference sheets are handed in as well.

Math - Page 23 #6 (adopting a killer whale)

Science - Colour coding the microscope

SS - quiz on chapters 1-3 Wednesday.  Culture, mapping, stereotyping

Other - Halloween party Monday afternoon
             Book orders should come in by next Friday
             Clothing orders are due Nov 18
            Photo retakes are Wednesday

October 17 - 20

6R

LA: scary story draft due Monday (2 or more pages double spaced)
      : debates will be presented Tuesday

Math: page 8-9 #1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and the reflect question on page 10 in your math journal to hand in

SS: find an example of bias, prejudice, and stereotype in the media - tv, newspaper, movies

Science: creature

Other: There will be a dance Thursday, October 27th from 6-8pm.  Cost is $3, costumes optional!
        : allergy notices need to come back!  If they have been lost, a note stating that they were seen is enough.
        :  Fundraiser ends October 31st
        :  Special Halloween lunch will be served Wednesday, October 26th.  Cost is $5.50.  No other meals will be offered that day, and you *must* buy tickets by Tuesday, October 25th in order to get this meal.

October 11 - 14th

6 Roach

Math: page 8-9 #2, 3, 4, 6, 7
          Journal entry for the "reflect" question on page 10
         page 82-82 8 questions (one from each lesson) (was due Thursday)

Social Studies: activity page 41 #1, 2
    
Health: brochure (was due Thursday)

French: poeme (Friday)

Other: Student fees!
           Allergy notices
           Fundraiser   http://kvms.shopregal.ca

October 3 - 7

6 Roach

Math - page 76 #2-6

SS - cultural items (optional) for Wednesday

Science - 7-day watch due Friday (must do each day!)

Other - Thanksgiving dinner tickets $5 Tuesday at latest

French - informational poster about Autumn (quite late, but some still owe!)

LA - 1 page / 2 pages double spaced writing (also quite late, was due last Thursday)

Welcome back! Week of September 26 - 30

Grade 6B (Mrs. Roach)

LA - persuasive paragraph and letter

Math - page 65 #1, 2, 3

French - la recherche sur un topique de l'automne


SS - map showing cultural zones of an imaginary place (language, population, industries etc)

Other - Student council application forms due Thursday
Student fees ($35) are due in as soon as possible
Soccer fees ($20 with socks, $15 without) are due September 30th (Friday)
Library books back for Thursday
 

April 12 - 16

Order forms for spring photos and yearbooks have gone home.  The photo order forms are due this Friday, April 16.  Yearbook cost is $14 and the envelopes must be in by Friday, April 23.

Grade 6

French - be ready to read your part of 'Bizz et Zap se Perdent' next class


Grade 7

LA - choose your topic for 'instructions / procedures' writing.

Other - report card envelopes, photo / yearbook orders
Pink shirt day Wednesday!


Grade 8

LA - childrens story

Science - research finished for report

March 22 - 25

The science fair is this Wednesday. 
A notice has gone home from Harvey's Studios - they will be doing Spring photos at the school April 9.  Please send back the form with your child if you would like to have these photos taken.

Grade 6

French - water usage log
"rechauffement planetaire" poster - present Wednesday


Grade 7

Math - page 282 #1, 2, 3 in notebooks #8 on looseleaf to hand in

LA - 2 page independent writing (started last week) due Wednesday, in office at noons until finished

Science - fair Wednesday, be ready to present!


Grade 8

March 15 - 19

Student Wellness Survey information sheets and permission slips have gone home and need to be returned signed to your student's homeroom teacher by Friday, March 19.

Science Fair is Wednesday, March 23.


Grade 6



Grade 7

Math - test signed and returned
Page 265 #7a on looseleaf to hand in

Science - project.  Fair is Tuesday March 23


Grade 8

Science  - Fair is Tuesday March 23

February 15 - 19

Just a reminder that Winter Carnival is next week.  Monday will be pyjama day, don't forget to dress up!  All students have been given a calendar of the week's events.


Grade 7

LA - letter to a grade 7 student - 1st draft

Math - test Friday: fractions, decimals and percents

Phys Ed - bring boots for snowshoes


Grade 8

Science - test Friday

Other - interim reports signed

Feb 8 - 12

There will be a dance this Thursday evening from 6-8pm.  The cost is $3.  School dress code applies!

Progress reports have gone home and need to come back signed.


Grade 6

Math - sheet finished and signed

LA - finish myth (1 page minimum)
SS - list 10 items you wear and the countries in which they were made
(example: sweatshirt - India)


Grade 7

Progress reports signed

Book orders in by Friday

Health - school improvement (healthy food choices, playground equipment, bullying etc) proposal writeups are due Tuesday.


Grade 8

LA - finish Mystery of Stonehenge

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February 1 - 5

Grade 6



Grade 7

LA - Night Boat to Freedom response

Math - page 102 #1 and 5

Health - school wellness improvement plan written or typed up by next health class


Grade 8

January 25 - 29

A reminder that middle-level skating will continue Thursdays at lunch time.  Don't forget your skates and helmets!


Grade 7

Math - page 115 # 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8

LA - response to "Night Boat to Freedom" due Friday

SS - athlete biography puzzle piece

Science - study chapter 4

French - "un grand invention" presentation


Grade 8

Math - study for unit test

SS - brochure due Friday
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January 18 - 22

Middle Level skating begins this Thursday at noon, please bring in your permission slips!  Remember: you need skates and a helmet to go to the rink!

There will be a Winter Carnival this Sunday from 2-4 at Burtt's Corner Church of Christ.  All activities are free!


Grade 6

Title page - careers


Grade 7 - a reminder to those of you who owe things: hand them in!  as of Monday you'll be doing your catch-up at the office!

LA - persuasive essay, marking rubric and speech self-assessment must be handed in.  A few of you still owe children's stories and Christmas writing!

Math - 3 sheets to hand in (pizza sale, 'extra practice' and 'step-by-step 4')

SS - athlete info sheet / biography writeup


Grade 8

LA - be ready to write the body of your persuasive writing piece

Science - plan for fair

Social Studies - finish brochure



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January 11 - 15

Middle level will be going skating on Thursdays, starting next week (Jan 21st).  Permission slips have been sent home, and need to come back as soon as possible!  Those who are unable to go skating will have the option to go to the gym during that time.


Grade 7

LA - persuasive essay and self-assessment / planning sheet
persuasive speech starting Thursday (do not just read it, I can do that myself!)
you need to hand in all of this once you do your speech


Grade 8

LA - finish ad review

Science - Plan for fair, finish sheet



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