November 12th-15th

Skating:

Just a reminder that our first skate date is on Tuesday, November 12th.
  • Students should make sure to have all their items ready to go as well as warmer articles of clothing.
  • They also all need to have a helmet as there are not enough at the arena to have students rent one there. Bike helmets are acceptable.
  • Wear play clothes that day.

Immunization Forms/Photo Packages:

Please pass in by Nov. 12th

Spelling:

  1. knowledge
  2. megaphone
  3. course
  4. believe
  5. ability
  6. unions
  7. behaviours
  8. belief
  9. theatre
  10. patience

*Tested November 15th

Bible Memory

Galatians 5:22-24

22 But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, patience 23 gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. 24 and those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

*Tested Nov. 15th

Vocabulary to Practice in French:

Pop quiz (Wednesday November 13th)

Upcoming Dates:

Friday, November 8th – Remembrance Day Assembly (2:00) (Knight’s Day canceled- Uniform Dress)

Monday, November 11th – Remembrance Day holiday – school closed

Tuesday, November 12th – Skating (come prepared with helmets, skates and warm clothing)

Tuesday, November 19th – Photo Re-take Day

Wednesday, November 20th – Western Dress Up Day

Friday, November 22nd – Knights Day/Hot Lunch

Monday, November, 25th – Food Drive Starts

Friday, November 29th – Pro D Day

Genius Hour Q & A:

We had our official kicked off for Genius Hour this week! Students are excited about forming an essential question to drive their research and projects this year. Students are encouraged to focus on the process of this initiative rather than the product.

When?

Genius Hour: Every Thursday at 2:00-2:55

Whose responsibility is Genius Hour?

Students are expect to come to each Genius Hour session prepared with materials and growth mindsets each week.

What is Genius Hour?

Genius Hour is a time set aside in class for students to study a new idea or skill that they choose and are passionate about once a week for a set amount of time.

Why is Genius Hour important?

Students take ownership in their own learning. They learn about something they want to learn about. Genius Hour sparks curiosity, and students have an opportunity to become their own Genius. Genius Hour encourages life-long learning, imagination, perseverance, self-awareness, adaptability, as well as other life-lessons.

How will Genius Hour work in my classroom?

Students will participate in Genius Hour once a week for approximately 45min – 1 hr. After mini-lessons on what is appropriate, students will choose a topic to study with Teacher Approval. Students will be given time in class to work on the project with the teacher serving as a Facilitator. The Facilitator will provide research materials (ie., books, computer, iPads, etc.) for students to explore. As an end project, students must present their topic to an audience.

How does this fit with the BC Curriculum?

The great thing about Genius Hour is, not only do students get to pick something they are passionate about to work on, the work they do on the project and the presentation of their work also naturally ties in with a whole bunch of curriculum objectives and expectations!

How Can I Help?

There are many ways to help. As students decide what they want to do, they will need help expanding their ideas and finding resources. Discussing your child’s ideas and helping with where to find some great resources will be extremely important. As well, while we will provide some basic resources and technology, students may need more specific items that we may not be able to provide. Within reason, assisting your child to bring together the materials they need will help your child be more successful with their project. Finally, teachers may need help in the class during the times they are doing Genius Hour. Once your child’s teacher determines the time they will be doing Genius Hour in the week, letting them know if you are available to assist would be helpful if you are interested in helping. The students will be very excited and the more help we get, the more we can help students stay focused. Please keep in mind that Genius Hour will be going to the end of the school year though we will be breaking it up and taking breaks throughout the year.

We are excited to share this opportunity with your child as we embark on this adventure together in the Intermediate Department.

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