Just a reminder that we are skating on the canal this Friday. We are leaving the school at 9:30 and will be picked up at 12:30. There are still quite a few missing field trip forms. If you have yet to hand one in, please get it in ASAP. If you are able to volunteer, I need all the help that I can get so please let me know. The kids should be well nourished, well hydrated, and dressed warmly in layers. They need protection for their blades, hands, and heads. Money will not be necessary as the kids will not be given the opportunity to spend it.
There will be a geometry test on Thursday. The kids and I spoke about tests and how they will have to, at some point, take tests. Practicing test taking skills is valid for this age group. In class, they made review posters. As we progressed through this unit, I have given mini quizzes and assessed their notebook work and know that the students understand the material that we have covered so far. The test will cover:
measuring, identifying, and drawing angles (acute, right, obtuse, straight, reflex)
identifying and sorting polygons by their attributes (number of sides, number of vertices, angles, congruency)
identifying three dimensional shapes (pyramids and prisms)
understanding nets
Students should not need to review that much at home but it may be good practice. Please let me know if you have any questions about this.
The play is coming along. If you can start to look around for costume items, that would be helpful. We will need army fatiques and "hippie" type articles.
We have worked through all of the different types of reading response questions. Students now have a choice as to which question they would like to answer that week. Each question can only be answered a maximum of three more times.
The Summit Open House is this Tuesday starting at 5:30. This is an excellent opportunity to help you make a decision on which school you might like to go with for grade 7.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
New Week
Sorry I haven't been posting as much lately. Here is some information about 310.
Here are some upcoming dates to remember:
Friday, January 25 (this Friday): Skating at Dulude
Friday, February 1 (next Friday): Winterlude-hopefully
Friday, February 8: PD day
Tuesday, February 12: NAC
Monday, February 18: Family Day-Holiday
Thursday, February 21: Play (There will be a performance during the day and one at night)
We have been really busy in class too.
In math, we have been studying geometry. We looked at angles and polygons and now we are looking at three dimensional shapes. In language, we read two great books called "The Girl's Like Speghetti" and "Eat, Shoots & Leaves". We also made our own classroom book based on "The Girl's Like Speghetti" after we learned about proper apostrophe usage. In art, the kids made some great monochromatic paintings and we're now working on a group project that is a cityscape made out of different nets. We've been playing some really fun cooperative games in gym including knee wrestling! In science, we have been studying structure and the forces that act on them. Thank you to all who responded to my library request.
Our play is coming along swimmingly. We have a rough outline and we'll be developing our script in language this week. As I said above, we have chosed February 21st as our performance date. Please mark it on your calendars!
As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks!
Here are some upcoming dates to remember:
Friday, January 25 (this Friday): Skating at Dulude
Friday, February 1 (next Friday): Winterlude-hopefully
Friday, February 8: PD day
Tuesday, February 12: NAC
Monday, February 18: Family Day-Holiday
Thursday, February 21: Play (There will be a performance during the day and one at night)
We have been really busy in class too.
In math, we have been studying geometry. We looked at angles and polygons and now we are looking at three dimensional shapes. In language, we read two great books called "The Girl's Like Speghetti" and "Eat, Shoots & Leaves". We also made our own classroom book based on "The Girl's Like Speghetti" after we learned about proper apostrophe usage. In art, the kids made some great monochromatic paintings and we're now working on a group project that is a cityscape made out of different nets. We've been playing some really fun cooperative games in gym including knee wrestling! In science, we have been studying structure and the forces that act on them. Thank you to all who responded to my library request.
Our play is coming along swimmingly. We have a rough outline and we'll be developing our script in language this week. As I said above, we have chosed February 21st as our performance date. Please mark it on your calendars!
As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks!
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
2008
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a peaceful holidays. I quickly learned that although I love spending time with Hayden, following him around is no holiday.
I am trying to renew efforts to stay on top of the agenda routine. Each night, students need to read a minimum of 20 minutes, write down what they've read into their agendas, and have an adult sign it. If you cannot find your agenda, please let me know and we'll try to find a replacement.
I handed out a permission form today for a trip to the NAC for the "Great Composers" series. This year's composer is the great Johann Sebastian Bach. The form and money are due Friday. Sorry for the quick turn around. I can only bring one parent volunteer so I will do it on a first come-first serve basis.
In science, we will be starting a unit on Forces Acting on Structures. Included in this unit will be a look at earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and the effect these natural hazards have on structures. In math we are doing a unit on geometry including polygons and angles.
We are also working on our play. So far, the class has created a framework for the two decades that we are responsible for. We have decided that for the sixties, our scence will be at Woodstock and for the nineties, our scence will be at a coffee house.
This week's homework duotang is due on Thursday. There is no reading response. There will be one next week.
Thanks for you continuing support!
I am trying to renew efforts to stay on top of the agenda routine. Each night, students need to read a minimum of 20 minutes, write down what they've read into their agendas, and have an adult sign it. If you cannot find your agenda, please let me know and we'll try to find a replacement.
I handed out a permission form today for a trip to the NAC for the "Great Composers" series. This year's composer is the great Johann Sebastian Bach. The form and money are due Friday. Sorry for the quick turn around. I can only bring one parent volunteer so I will do it on a first come-first serve basis.
In science, we will be starting a unit on Forces Acting on Structures. Included in this unit will be a look at earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and the effect these natural hazards have on structures. In math we are doing a unit on geometry including polygons and angles.
We are also working on our play. So far, the class has created a framework for the two decades that we are responsible for. We have decided that for the sixties, our scence will be at Woodstock and for the nineties, our scence will be at a coffee house.
This week's homework duotang is due on Thursday. There is no reading response. There will be one next week.
Thanks for you continuing support!
Friday, December 21, 2007
Happy Holidays!
I want to take this time to wish all of you who are a part of 310, a very Happy Holidays. I have really appreciated all of the kind wishes and generous gifts that have come my way. More so than that, I am really appreciative for all of the wonderful moments we've had so far in room 310. It means more to me that we started out a little rough, and have managed to come so far in such a short amount of time. Look at all the things we've achieved! Not only were we able to pull off a very successful Haunted House and make a very meaningful experience for our two student teachers but we've also been able to:
Treat all of the 1-6 homerooms at Churchill to delicious snacks! Thank you, thank you, thank you to Colleen, Patti, and Shauna for coming in to help. I was so sick this week that I really wasn't able to wrap my head around this whole project the way I wanted to. We would not have been able to pull off such a successful Snack Shack without you. Thank you also to all of your donations of ingredients. In case you haven't seen it, here is the menu that the kids wrote up for the school:
Apple Maple Crumble
This crumble is made with soft, light, glorious apples with an extraordinarily natural layer of sweet, loveable, maple. It has been cooked to a crispy golden brown perfection.
California Roll
Fresh, mouth watering, sushi made with pearl white steaming rice cooked to perfection and wrapped around vegetables so tasty that they will drive your senses wild. Surrounded in a delicious wrap that will take you to the oceans of Japan.
Quesadillas
Delicious green peppers freshly cut to perfection mixed with juicy mouth watering salsa on top of succulent Monterey jack cheese sandwiched between two golden brown pieces of crispy pita bread.
Skeletal Veggie Dip
A multitude of your favourite vegetables. This veggie and dip platter soothes your tastebuds with freshly cut vegetables served on a platter in the shape of a skeleton. Delicious, delectable, and scrumptious, this platter will not only swarm your mouth with joy, but it will also infuse your body with tonnes of vitamins and nutrients.
Coconut Macaroons
If you like coconut then this is the treat for you. The coconutty taste is so fresh, that you'll feel like you're eating a coconut straight off of the palm tree. The richest most flavourful chocolate you'll ever taste. This scrumptious sensation leaves you wanting more.
The kids were great cooks, gracious servers, and efficient cleaners. They were so well behaved all day and that's why it was such a success. I'm so proud of them. I will add pictures to the Walmart "Churchill" album for you to enjoy.
We were also able to grant a wish! Anna's crane mobile idea started in our classroom and look at it now! It's so beautiful and we were so lucky to be able to share it with Anna when she came in for a visit.
I'm feeling a glow with happiness and pride for 310 and I can't wait for all of the wonderful things to come in 2008. I hope all of you have the merriest of holidays and I look forward to seeing you in two weeks. Thank you.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
What's Left
Alas, I was not able to make it as I hoped I would. I've fallen prey to the evil sickness. My throat is killing, my head is foggy, I'm freezing col, and I'm achey all over. Poor me. I've left the kids in the able hands of two different supply teachers for the next two days and will return on Thursday for the Snack Shack.
As for the Snack Shack, I thank you for all of your donations. At this point, the only things we really need are 25-30 apples and veggies for our veggie platter. That's it. Let me know and keep those magazines and flyers coming.
As for the Snack Shack, I thank you for all of your donations. At this point, the only things we really need are 25-30 apples and veggies for our veggie platter. That's it. Let me know and keep those magazines and flyers coming.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Someone's In the Kitchen With 310!
Sorry it's taken me so long to post this...I've been shovelling.
On Thursday, we will be filling the following orders:
5 classes want Apple Maple Crumbles
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Apple-Maple-Crumble-Pie/Detail.aspx
4 classes want Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
I've chosen this no-bake recipe
1 cup white sugar
50mL milk
50mL butter
Put on stove and let come to a boil, then add:
50mL rolled oats
250mL coconut
45mL cocoa
1mL salt
5mL vanilla
Drop on wax paper. Cool and refrigerate.
2 Classes want our Skeletal and Veggie Dip
This is a veggie platter that's carefully placed in the shape of a skeleton. We will be making the following dip to serve with it:
INGREDIENTS
250mL sour cream
125mL mayonnaise
15mL finely chopped onion
10mL dried parsley flakes
5mL dill weed
5mL seasoned salt
Two items were not chosen. I have told the kids that we will try to make California Rolls and Quesadillas on Friday for our own little gourmet celebration.
I'm not quite sure how to collect all of your donated ingredients. If you can and want to donate, just email me what you will give and I will continue to update everyone via email as to what we still need.
EVERYONE is more than welcome to come and cook on Thursday. Come whenever you'd like. I'm guessing there will be something to do all day long. Thanks again!
On Thursday, we will be filling the following orders:
5 classes want Apple Maple Crumbles
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Apple-Maple-Crumble-Pie/Detail.aspx
4 classes want Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
I've chosen this no-bake recipe
1 cup white sugar
50mL milk
50mL butter
Put on stove and let come to a boil, then add:
50mL rolled oats
250mL coconut
45mL cocoa
1mL salt
5mL vanilla
Drop on wax paper. Cool and refrigerate.
2 Classes want our Skeletal and Veggie Dip
This is a veggie platter that's carefully placed in the shape of a skeleton. We will be making the following dip to serve with it:
INGREDIENTS
250mL sour cream
125mL mayonnaise
15mL finely chopped onion
10mL dried parsley flakes
5mL dill weed
5mL seasoned salt
Two items were not chosen. I have told the kids that we will try to make California Rolls and Quesadillas on Friday for our own little gourmet celebration.
I'm not quite sure how to collect all of your donated ingredients. If you can and want to donate, just email me what you will give and I will continue to update everyone via email as to what we still need.
EVERYONE is more than welcome to come and cook on Thursday. Come whenever you'd like. I'm guessing there will be something to do all day long. Thanks again!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
310 Snack Shack
The 310 Snack Shack is opening soon! We have decided on our menu items and are in the process of creating our menu. We will be taking orders soon and then I will know what donations we will be looking for.
As I mentioned in a previous post, I am currently taking Computers Part 1 and I am in the process of completing a research project on blogs. I have a couple of quick questions to ask you.
Do you check the blog?
How often?
Do you feel more connected because of the blog?
Where do you check the blog (home or office)?
Do your children check the blog?
Any other feedback?
Please email me your answers at tiiu.tsao@ocdsb.ca as soon as you can. Thank you for your help with this project.
As I mentioned in a previous post, I am currently taking Computers Part 1 and I am in the process of completing a research project on blogs. I have a couple of quick questions to ask you.
Do you check the blog?
How often?
Do you feel more connected because of the blog?
Where do you check the blog (home or office)?
Do your children check the blog?
Any other feedback?
Please email me your answers at tiiu.tsao@ocdsb.ca as soon as you can. Thank you for your help with this project.
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