Friday, September 30

Today we learned about Orange Shirt Day and the residential schools of the past in Canada.

We read and discussed this article: http://m.huffpost.com/ca/entry/12250652

Reminders for Monday:

- return grad hoodie order and notice

– Finish math corrections

- work on math project for Wednesday

– Bring band instrument

– Read 30 minutes every day to meet your 40 book challenge

– Bring the book that you are reading at home to school to read during silent reading

Monday, September 26

Today was sort of a lame joke day. We had some laughs while we were practising handwriting in the morning and learning about algebraic expressions in math. Students, remember you can bring any appropriate for school joke to put on our joke wall.

Reminders:

– Share SafeTeen notice with parents

– Math page 18 #1, 3, 4

– Bring Toonies for Terry

– Good copy of writing for tomorrow

Friday, September 23

A Special Group: Division 1 

Lots of Fun!

Today, we learned how to write effective paragraphs.  The students learned that they need to have a main idea, introductory sentence, details, and a concluding sentence and then to check for punctuation, spelling and grammar.  Here is our very messy brainstorm, draft and revision of our class paragraph. Students should be working on their own paragraphs at home.  I look forward to reading them on Tuesday.

Reminders:
- Monday is a non-instructional day
- Tuesday: - rough copy of your paragraph
                 - Early Humans page
- continue working on divisibility rules project
Name Banner not handed in by: Wasif, Jacob, Jaspreet, Jayden, Karan, Mackenzie, and Priya

Thursday, September 22

Today, we voted on our grad hoodie designs.  You will be getting an order form in the next few weeks so that the students can start wearing them with pride for the year.

Reminders:
- Meet the Teacher night tonight 6 - 7pm
- Early Man  page due on Monday
- Math divisibility rules project due on October 5th
- Photo Day is September 30th
- Hot lunch orders due tomorrow
- Digital media logs due tomorrow
- Gym shoes for tomorrow
- finish math workbook corrections

Wednesday, September 21

Today, we started work on a project presenting our learning about divisibility rules.  Students have free choice in the manner in which they would like to present their learning.  The criteria is that they need to share the rules for divisibility for the numbers from 2 - 10 using examples and explanations.  It is due on October 5th.  Some students are choosing to create gameshows, boardgames, PowerPoints, videos or posters.

We are also learning about Early Man in Social Studies.  For your reference, here is the PowerPoint used to present the material today.

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Reminders:
- Meet the Teacher tomorrow 6 - 7pm (as stated in school newsletter and school website)
- Divisibility Rules Project - October 5th
- Bring band instrument
- Gym shoes for Friday
- Hot lunch forms to be returned by Friday

Tuesday, September 20

We've been learning about digital citizenship in the class.  We watched a video about how we create a digital footprint.

We also discussed the positive impacts of technology as well.  For homework, everyone is to keep a log of their digital activity for 1 whole day.

Other reminders:
- hot lunch notice due by Sept 23
- math workbook page 5, 7, 8
- return notices to school
- bring band instrument for Thursday
- bring Gym shoes for Friday

Monday, September 19

Today, we learned about the Scientific Method and performed an experiment in class.  We are also continuing to learn about divisibility rules.  Now, we know the rules for the numbers from 2 to 10, except for 7.  If you know the rule for 7, please share it with the class.

Reminders:
- math # 1- 3 p 12
- bring planner money if you haven't already
- photo day is Sept. 30
- name banners due on Friday
- bring supplies if you haven't already
- sign the classroom notice that was sent home on Friday
- check/correct and return the Student Information notice sent home today
- bring clean running shoes for gym to keep at school

Thursday, September 15

Reminders:

- # 1 - 7 unit 1, lesson 1 math

- $5 planner

- bring all supplies so we can organize

- band instrument for Monday

Welcome!

Welcome to Division 1! I am so happy to be your teacher and I am looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you.  We will be doing a lot of learning and having a lot of fun as well as a lot of laughs this year.  I can't wait to get the year started with you.  Please note that if you ever need to reach me that you can email me at kooner_j@surreyschools.ca.

For math: explain the divisibility rule for the number 8 

For organization: please remember to bring $5 for your planner

For Social Studies :