It's hard to believe we're at the end of October already. Time has a knack of flying when you're busy and having fun!
This month, Division 1 became way more settled into Grade 7 routines. Each week, the expectations of the class have become clearer for students, and we've spent time infusing purpose into each task we complete so that there is a sense of urgency at working toward our personal learning goals.
In October, students were introduced to their weekly assignment list. This is list that they compile on the first day of the week that outlines all of their assignments in Language Arts and Math for the entire week. Students use this list to plan and manage their flex time, to organize their weekly assignments, and to distinguish whether they need to take home any homework.
Division 1 was also introduced to the weekly checklist on OneNote this month. This list is managed by Mrs. LS and tracks all of the student assignments that have been submitted (or not!) each week. This checklist is central to our classroom routines all year, and it helps students (and their parents) to identify missing work and to notice work habit trends.
Within the next week or two, I will post a video outlining how parents can access the checklist and support your child in completing their assignments. Please be on the lookout for this email and video.
Throughout October, we also:
Hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween! We're looking forward to a great November and meeting you all at Student-Inclusive Conferences near the end of the month!
Mrs. LS and Mrs. Sereduik
This month, Division 1 became way more settled into Grade 7 routines. Each week, the expectations of the class have become clearer for students, and we've spent time infusing purpose into each task we complete so that there is a sense of urgency at working toward our personal learning goals.
In October, students were introduced to their weekly assignment list. This is list that they compile on the first day of the week that outlines all of their assignments in Language Arts and Math for the entire week. Students use this list to plan and manage their flex time, to organize their weekly assignments, and to distinguish whether they need to take home any homework.
Division 1 was also introduced to the weekly checklist on OneNote this month. This list is managed by Mrs. LS and tracks all of the student assignments that have been submitted (or not!) each week. This checklist is central to our classroom routines all year, and it helps students (and their parents) to identify missing work and to notice work habit trends.
Within the next week or two, I will post a video outlining how parents can access the checklist and support your child in completing their assignments. Please be on the lookout for this email and video.
Throughout October, we also:
- explored the Core Competencies and their meanings,
- completed the Foundational Skills Assessment (FSA),
- finished our first unit on decimal place value,
- created several beautiful pieces of art,
- learned some conversational French,
- took part in several collaborative challenges,
- began our Term 1 read-aloud,
- moved into our Science rotation for platooning,
- ... and more!
Hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween! We're looking forward to a great November and meeting you all at Student-Inclusive Conferences near the end of the month!
Mrs. LS and Mrs. Sereduik