Monday, May 26, 2014

Business Day:
Entrepreneurial Adventure Showcase today was a wonderful success as students shared their learning, spread awareness about the proceeds and why they are working towards brining about change in the community.
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@mcmbusinessday
#mcmbizday


SOCIAL STUDIES:  Visit the Social Studies Blog: 
view the video "World in a Village" and respond to the guiding question within the comments section of the post
begin your research to the guiding 'big idea' question within the SS Citizenship Wiki(timelines & due dates are tight)
PAST DUE
* respond to the guiding questions on your assigned organization (Red Cross/FTC/UNICEF) in the comments section of the social studies blog post
* complete the anticipation guide in google docs, then share with me 
* share your global detective item and respond to guiding statements
* complete the global issue research topic choice sheet

EQAO review: students will receive a package in Language & Mathematics of which in-class time was provided to work on INDEPENDENTLY but they will need to complete the packages at home.  This will allow for us to take up writing, reading and math thinking ideas throughout this week

Friday, May 23, 2014

Two letters have gone home with your child this week:
- EQAO information letter 
- TDSB School Climate Survey (only return if your child is NOT participating)

Business Day:
Entrepreneurial Adventure Showcase is on Monday.  PLEASE have your t-shirts washed and ready to wear as you will be representing your team/company!

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Visit the Social Studies Blog: 
* view the video "World in a Village" and respond to the guiding question within the comments section of the post
begin your research to the guiding 'big idea' question within the SS Citizenship Wiki(timelines & due dates are tight)
PAST DUE
* respond to the guiding questions on your assigned organization (Red Cross/FTC/UNICEF) in the comments section of the social studies blog post
* complete the anticipation guide in google docs, then share with me 
* share your global detective item and respond to guiding statements
* complete the global issue research topic choice sheet

EQAO review: students will receive a package in Language & Mathematics of which in-class time was provided to work on INDEPENDENTLY but they will need to complete the packages at home.  This will allow for us to take up writing, reading and math thinking ideas throughout next week
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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Business Day:
UPLOAD all finalized write-ups, infographs and other documents onto the dedicated pages within your wiki.
Entrepreneurial Adventure Showcase is on Monday.  PLEASE have your t-shirts washed and ready to wear as you will be representing your team/company!

MATH: review your multiplication table !

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Visit the Social Studies Blog: ready for tomorrow
* begin your research to the guiding 'big idea' question within the SS Citizenship Wiki (timelines & due dates are tight)
PAST DUE
* respond to the guiding questions on your assigned organization (Red Cross/FTC/UNICEF) in the comments section of the social studies blog post
* complete the anticipation guide in google docs, then share with me 
* share your global detective item and respond to guiding statements
* complete the global issue research topic choice sheet

EQAO review: students will receive a package in Language & Mathematics of which in-class time was provided to work on INDEPENDENTLY but they will need to complete the packages at home.  This will allow for us to take up writing, reading and math thinking ideas throughout Friday and next week.

*** Red Team: share your google financial spreadsheet with me

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

SCIENCE: only a few groups completed, printed and submitted the graphic narrative on a perspective in aviation.  Please, submit team graphic narratives for descriptive feedback prior to final (colour) printing.
PLEASE bring in all permission & media release forms in / signed asap


MATH: review your multiplication table !

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Visit the Social Studies Blog: ready for tomorrow
* in a google doc, respond to the guiding questions on your assigned organization (Red Cross/FTC/UNICEF)
PAST DUE
* complete the anticipation guide in google docs, then share with me 
* share your global detective item and respond to guiding statements
* complete the global issue research topic choice sheet

Business Day:
UPLOAD all finalized write-ups, infographs and other documents onto the dedicated pages within your wiki.

EQAO review: students will receive a package in Language & Mathematics tomorrow to work on in-class INDEPENDENTLY but will need to complete the packages at home.  This will allow for us to take up writing, reading and math thinking ideas throughout Friday and next week.
- we have been reviewing our learning from this school year over the past two weeks and will continue to review well into mid-June as we prepare for assessments of learning and EQAO.  Students have been actively engaged in their tasks and participating in class & small group discussions.  Keep up the great work everyone !

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

PLEASE bring in all permission & media release forms in / signed asap

MATH: review your multiplication table !

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Visit the Social Studies Blog: all items due tomorrow
* complete the anticipation guide in google docs, then share with me 
* share your global detective item and respond to guiding statements
* complete the global issue research topic choice sheet

Business Day:
UPLOAD all finalized write-ups, infographs and other documents onto the dedicated pages within your wiki.

Reflection: Time will be provided in-class tomorrow to answer the guiding questions in your Student Business Day blog; take your time to really develop your thoughts (looking for 2 to 3 developed paragraphs): PAST DUE
"How do you feel about your company's performance during Business Day 2014? 
  • successes supported with examples / specific details
  • challenges supported with examples / specific details
  • how your overcame challenges supported with examples / strategies

Friday, May 16, 2014

Have a wonderful long weekend with family and friends :o)

MATH: review your multiplication table !

Students will be engaged in a variety of group and independent follow-up, reflective and wrapping up activities in the upcoming weeks. 

Business Day:

UPLOAD all finalized write-ups, infographs and other documents onto the dedicated pages within your wiki.

Reflection: Time will be provided in-class tomorrow to answer the guiding questions in your Student Business Day blog; take your time to really develop your thoughts (looking for 2 to 3 developed paragraphs): Due Tuesday May 20th
"How do you feel about your company's performance during Business Day 2014? 

  • successes supported with examples / specific details
  • challenges supported with examples / specific details
  • how your overcame challenges supported with examples / strategies