Wildcats Wednesdays.  Wildcats had Math, Science, English, Socials, and Art today.  In Math students reviewed multiplication with and without a box.  Homework-> finish your multiplication exercise (back side too).  Bonus math question presented (optional work) on Mrs Peabody's egg basket.  Science--> students had a detailed look at the five kingdoms of life (Animal Kingdom) and another Five category--> the five categories of vertebrate animals.  Homework--> finish your 5 column chart on vertebrates provided during class.  English:  During English Div 6-7 had some awesome additional help from two grade 8 peer tutors.  A class reading on 'Twins' took half the class.  Remaining time was given for student to work on their Memoirs.  Emphasis was placed on not writing in a 'Journal" like manner.  Writing with a purpose was the message.  Students brainstormed ideas and started rough drafting.  Homework--> refine your drafts and get ready for next weeks memoir submission or Due date- Oct 8th.
Socials.  Wildcats were introduced to the Student Vote that Spencer grade 6 is participating in.  For the next two weeks socials class will include government and voting emphasis that will culminate in a student vote for Canada's next government.  No homework.
Art.  Wildcats were busy putting finishing details on their personal portraits of themselves they are constructing.  Photos of students were printed to assist in their drawings.

Wildcats had Math, Socials, French, and P.E.  In math students practiced multiplication via tables and were introduced to the break apart and add multiplication method.  Math Homework-->Complete the first twelve (first two rows) of multiplication (3 digit by 2 digit).  Socials--> class broke out into their teams and discussed and answered questions on global citizenship.  Class ended with a look at the plight of the worlds amphibians which linked to our current study of biodiversity in Science.  Socials homework--> Preview chapter two.  (Scan and quick read)  French:  In French class Wildcats reviewed their numbers and were introduced to the days of the week, and months of the year.  Pronunciation and spelling was stressed.  French Homework--> numbers and days of week exercises.   In Physical Education Wildcats continued their Football unit.  Gym strips will be mandatory for participation on the expensive and delicate matts of the mezzanine starting after Oct 9th.
**Don't forget that tomorrow you have a math assignment and a science assignment due.  (Break the Code, and A Creature Never Seen Before)

Wildcats had their first official assignment submission today- their potato lab reports.  Policy with regards to late work was discussed; assignments handed in late lose the ability to score in the Excellent or 'A' range.  This will encourage punctual work and more responsibility.  In math today Wildcats were introduced to multiplication tables for multiplying double and triple digit numbers.  Homework--> finish your multiplication boxes for homework.  In Science the class discussed biodiversity, in particular the divisions to the animal kingdom and their peculiarities.  Reptiles, Birds, Fish, Mammals, and Amphibians.  Homework--> Potato lab.  Many submissions were returned b/c they lacked the lab report required headings and information.  Creature submission is due Wednesday.  During English students had some 'writers workshop' brainstorming and crafting memoir.  Homework--> for Wednesday have a topic selected and evidence of brainstorming.
Remember to bring in your immunization forms.

Wildcats had a productive Friday with Math, Science, Socials, and PE.  Math--> students reviewed concepts looked at over past week and half.  Math Homework--> finish pages 10 &11 in your MMS practice/homework booklet.  Science--> wildcats wrote a quiz on characteristics of living organisms.  Afterwards, bizarre and unusual animals were looked at.  Class ended with a reminder on how to write first Lab report due on Monday, Sept 28. (see appendix as reference if you forget).  Homework for Science--> Potato Lab report due on Monday, Sept 28   In Social Studies the class discussed global citizenship and the UN.  Homework--> finish page one of chapter one questions, and find a picture of significance to you to fit your allotted 8.5" x 11" area on the back bulletin board.

Wildcats had a busy day.  Math, Science, English, & Art.  Class reinforced and reviewed concepts covered thus far in preparation for tomorrows Math quiz.  Class reviewed patterns, input/output, and coordinates.  Homework--> finish pages 8 & 9 in your MMS homework booklet & prep for quiz.
Science-  Class reviewed characteristics of living and non-living things, the scientific method, and was introduced to how living things are classified in Science.  Homework-->  finish Scientific Method example of your own creation exercise and prep for tomorrows quiz in Science.  You need to know the characteristics of living organisms, the scientific method, and the five categories of living things--Kingdoms.  During English students got closer to being ready to start their first piece of writing-- a memoir.  Students were giving guiding questions that help shape memoir.
Assignments with upcoming due dates.

Science:  Potato lab report:  Due Mon Sept 28
Creature Never Seen Before Assignment.  Due  Wed Sept 30

Math:  Crack the code.  Due Wed Sept 30.  See pg#42 in your text for instructions.

English:  1-2 page memoir.  Due Wed Oct 7.
Reading Letter- Due Wed Oct 28.

Wildcats had P.E., Math, Socials, Music, and French today.  In P.E. students were introduced to a new football drill to sharpen defense and offense skills.  Wildcats in Math were introduced to the coordinate system in graphing.  During Socials Wildcats continued investigating the idea of global citizen and human rights.  Universal health care, and the growing gap between rich and poor was discussed.  In French, students were introduced to 'Introduction' phrases and a look at why studying French is important via Etienne.  Homework-->  Math-  Finish your coordinate puzzle (Burglar in Tuba Factory) French--> finish 'Why/Pourquoi take French'. 

Picture day!  Students enjoyed an extended nutrition today to accommodate a school wide BBQ with music.  Awesome.  Wildcats continued with patterns in Math, the Scientific Method in Science, and human rights and the United Nations in Socials.  Homework-->  Math- pg#6&7 in MMS workbook.  Science--> finish the Scientific Method- Control and Variables Part 2 handout.
Assignments with nearing due dates:

Science- Potato lab report- Friday Sept 25, 2015.  Creature Never Seen Before (creative project)  Due Wednesday Sept 30.
Math- Crack the Code (pg#42,43 in MMS text) due Wednesday Sept 30.

Don't procrastinate.  Break the tasks down into smaller jobs to reduce your stress and increase the success.

Wildcats in Advisory today discussed teamwork, and conflict.  Students in div 6-7 today had their first French block.  A review of pronunciation, numbers, and basic greetings was stressed.  In English students had read and responded to "Weird Teenager Trends" and looked at the origins of many common words in the English language.  Wildcats continued in math with patterns and input/output. Homework:  Finish your "Whats Next" w/s on patterns for tomorrow.  Don't forget tomorrow is picture day!  Bring your picture forms.

Wildcats had their academic Wednesday - (no exploratory or PE) today.  During Math Wildcats looked at encryption (codes) and had 2 codes to crack in their team.  Input/output  was also covered. In Science students looked at the diversity of life and how amazing it is.  The loss of wildlife was discussed.  The negatives and positives of wildlife rescue were stressed.  Socials studies was introduced and the class discussed the four themes of social studies:  Culture, Economy, Environment, and Government.  Students started their look at the global citizenship with a look at how peoples rights in other parts of the world are lacking.  Case study of Guiyu and electronics recycling was given to highlight the theme of global village.  Wildcats also had their first English class today.  Students were told that they would be deciding their writing topics this year but that they would need a reference or list of inspirational ideas to refer to.  Wildcats crafted their lists with guiding questions provided and titiled their lists 'Writing Territories'.
Homework:  Wildcats are getting accustomed to the idea of recording in their agendas their homework.  Homework tonight- finish your writing territories lists, and pages 3&4 in your math homework booklet.

Friday:  Wildcats had there first homework and agenda check.  During first block students in div 6-7 had their library orientation.  Block two was devoted to finishing the consequences portion to our classroom social contract.  Block three students finished up their poems and started their first art project:  A self portrait using an enlarged photo from first day pictures.  Wildcats record their homework in their agendas every day, and should be getting their parents to initial them every night.  Homework this weekend:  Get two binders; one for staying in the class and one for taking home(traveler).  Organize your classroom binder with tabs/dividers for the following subjects:  English, Socials, Science, Math, French.  The second binder (the traveler) will be needed for taking school work home. 

A day of firsts.  Wildcats shared past experiences at school and characters they would most like to be able to spend time with during advisory.   Div 6-7 Wildcats completed experienced their first classroom meeting and voted on the classrooms 'seven keys' to success, which formulates the expectation part of the classroom social contract.  Seven items were agreed to suit division seven.  First experiences in the gym and a first fire drill as well.  Homework- finish your 11 line autobiographical poem.

Div 6-7 Wildcats were busy today getting acquainted with classroom routines, expectations, locks,
agenda use, and most importantly getting to know their classmates.  Students crafted star personalities, thought about their goals and contributions for the upcoming school year, and got a great start to our classrooms social contract.  Homework-- get the following forms signed and brought back to class:  info. verification, video consent, aboriginal, photo, classroom letter, and money envelope.  Also remember to bring a gym strip as we have PE tomorrow.