Wow, where has the time gone?

I have not kept up with this blog very well over the last month, my apologies. March has been busy!!! We are almost finished the Egyptian unit and soon we will be focusing on Greece.
Our class is now running Monday, Wednesday and Friday right before lunch. Students need to remember to bring their gym strip which includes proper footwear. The expectation is for students to move, and if that means that they can only run for short periods of time and walk the rest of the route, no problem. So far the class has participated very well!
Congratulations to the Relay Teams that participated yesterday. Well done Grade 6′s. A 2nd overall for the girls and 3rd overall for the boys.

Division 1 is responsible for a Chocolate themed basket at the Family Dance in April. If you can send a donation to school for the basket it would be greatly appreciated.
Don’t forget that Friday, March 26 is a half day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30pm.
Last reminder, the forms for course selection for the Brock Middle School are due tomorrow. If you do not get your sheets in on time you may not get the courses that you really want.

February has gone by quickly. Don’t forget Division 1 you will be going Tubing on Friday. We are also going Skating on March 2, so if you need skates, we will get them on Monday. Students are continuing to work on Egypt Projects and there is a Science Quiz on Thursday, Feb. 25 on Electricity. Don’t forget to study.

Division 1 has been busy! Students have been diligently working on their Egyptian projects. Very creative games and colourful artwork have resulted. Hieroglyphics, and Gods and Goddesses adorn our classroom. Well done.
Don’t forget to bring items for the food bank, money for the dance, glow sticks and concession as well your Valentines! Remember the dance is in the afternoon from 1-2:30.
Next week we will continue on with Egypt and start to wrap up our unit on electricity.
Remember February 19 is an Inservice Day for students. Stay home and enjoy your long weekend. February 26 is Tubing at Harper Mountain.

Where did the first month of the New Year go? Division 1 has been really busy with projects, sports teams, pajama day, MS Read-a-Thon and many other activities.
Both grades are now working on Egypt and Electricity. The grade sevens are focusing on Ancient Egypt and the the grade sixes are studying Egypt from a more modern perspective. They both have been given their project expectations, criteria and specific instructions. I will attach these to the Blog shortly so they have access to them at all times if they FORGET their work at school.
The Olympics are coming and we will be spending some time watching and working on lessons that focus on these games. I know the students are very excited and shared their experiences from last night as the torch traveled through our town.
Things to look forward to in February include: skating, Tubing at Harper Mountain, the Olympic Games, Teachers vs. Students Basketball Game and perhaps preparation for the new Parkcrest Talent Showcase.

Science Homework Division 1, don’t forget. You have a worksheet on electricity and a title page all due on Tuesday, January 12. The Respectful Relationship facilitators will be here Tuesday and Thursday afternoons again this week so be prepared to share in a respectful manner. Lots of basketball games and practices this week so make sure you bring your P.E. strip and uniforms. Lets put Parkcrest on the map with our great play and sportsmanship! We are starting our social studies unit on Egypt tomorrow so be ready for some note taking, and a look at the geography and natural resources of the country.

I hope everyone had a terrific holiday! This week we are starting a basketball unit which will coincide nicely with tryouts! Remember to bring your gym strip daily as intramurals are starting as well. We are finishing up our life sciences unit and will be moving on to Electricity. We will also be starting a unit on Egypt. Remember for homework that your Japan projects are due Thursday, January 7. Group presentations will be starting that day so be prepared.

Where has the time gone? There are only 14 days of school left before the holidays begin. Lets get all our work done so we can enjoy the last few weeks. There will be a science test next Tuesday, December 8 so it is time to start reviewing your notes and assignments on ecosystems, biomes, the 5 Kingdoms, food chains and food webs, animal adaptations, the living and non-living environments and classification. We are also starting a small unit on Japan tomorrow which we will try to finish up before Christmas break.
Another reminder regarding gym strip. Please remember to bring it everyday as we do participate daily.
Christmas Concert will be here shortly and students are practicing diligently.

Just a reminder that the class is going skating on Tuesday afternoon. Please remember to bring your skates, a helmet and warm clothing. We will be leaving right at the end of lunch.
Has everyone handed in everything? Report cards and marks are being compiled as I write this so make sure you have all your assignments in!
YP Concert is on Wednesday. I handed out Permission Slips today so make sure you return them ASAP.

Yes, Report Card writing has begun. Students, please ensure all of your assignments are handed in and completed to the best of your abilities.
In Social Studies, we have completed five worksheets over the last 2 weeks that have looked at a variety of situations around the world. Ask your child about the Floating Schools in Bangladesh.
In Science, we are looking at the classification of living things and the predator-prey relationship. Make sure all of your questions are completed from the worksheets.
In P.E. we are almost finished our Volleyball unit. Please remember to bring your gym strip every day.
Don’t forget that Remembrance Day is next week. We have an assembly on Tuesday, November 10.