Thursday, September 30, 2010

6F -- Mme Cormier

Thursday, September 30

Tomorrow is Day 1.

* Next collection date for the magazine campaign is Tuesday, October 5. *

Science: "Invent a Critter" assignment is due tomorrow (Friday).

6D MacEwen

Français- dictée tomorrow.

May Whalen

Français
6de-Dictée tomorrow
6e-Finish part B (make sure you understand the phrase)

Sc.Hum.
Acts of Peace

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

May Whalen

Terry Fox walk tomorrow! Please bring a loonie.

Français
Dictée Friday

Sc.Hum./Soc.Stud.
Continue to do acts of peace. You will share this with your group tomorrow.

Wednesday Work Packs were sent home today. Please look things over with your child , sign sheets as well as the insert attached to folder and return tomorrow.

6D MacEwen

Sciences- study notes on Variety of Life unit. Test on October 6th. Please remember to bring information for our in- class project. Tomorrow and Friday will be your final work periods.

Sciences Humaines- continue to demonstrate an act of peace that you will share with your group tomorrow.

Français- dictée tomorrow.

Please remember to bring in a loonie for the Terry Fox walk tomorrow if you have not already done so. Thanks.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

6D MacEwen

Language Arts- finish your reading response ( journal entry ) if you did not complete it in class.

Math- test tomorrow.

Science- bring in photo and information on your animal for our in-class project.

Sciences Humaines- demonstrate one act of peace. We will discuss together tomorrow.

Français- test on the verb être tomorrow. Your dictée is on Friday.

May Whalen

Don`t forget to bring in a Loonie for Thursday`s Terry Fox walk.

Français
Test on the verb être tomorrow.
Dictée Friday

Sc.Hum./Soc. Stud.
Demonstrate one act of peace. We will be discussing your contribution to peace in your groups tomorrow.


Maths/Math
Test tomorrow.

Sciences
Bring in photo/information on your animal for our in class project

6F -- Mme Cormier

Tuesday, September 28


Tomorrow is Day 5.


* Magazine campaign started today. First day to hand in money is Thursday. *

** Terry Fox Walk! $1.00 for students. Get yours in ASAP! **



Science: Study your notes. Quiz next week on (1) Process of Scientific Inquiry, and (2) all notes up until (and including) adaptations.


Math: Test tomorrow.

Monday, September 27, 2010

6F -- Mme Cormier

Monday, September 28

Tomorrow is Day 4.

* $1.00 for the Terry Fox Walk ASAP *

Social Studies: We will continue with the "Me Box" project presentations tomorrow.

LA: Get your Dear Mme Cormier letters in ASAP. They are late.

6D MacEwen

Math- test this Wednesday. The 14 board questions that we worked on in class today serve as an excellent review for this first test of the year.

Science- study notes for test on October 6th.

Language Arts- finish your journal entry ( reading response ) if you did not finish in class.

Français- using a dictionary, find out if each word is masculin or féminin ( crime, ananas, avion ). Test on the verb être this Wednesday.
Dictée Friday - see May Whalen`s blog for list of words.

May Whalen

Français 6d/e
*Test on the verb être this Wednesday

*Vocabulary for this week's dictée:
ananas
possible
salut
magnifique
fantastique
voter
avion
formidable
crime
sensationnelle

*Using a dictionary, students must look up the nouns on the list(ananas,avion,crime). Indicate if they are feminin or masculin nouns.

Sc.Hum/soc.stud.6d/e/f
We will continue with the presentations of Me Boxes tomorrow.

Think about acts of peace and how you can contribute to a peaceful place (whether it is your home, classroom, city and beyond).

LA6def
Finish reading response(in your journal) if you didn't in class.

Maths/Math 6def
Test on Wednesda.14 practice questions today in class for review.

Sciences 6d/e
Study notes for test Oct 6th.

Friday, September 24, 2010

May Whalen

Français
Test on être next wednesday.

Sc.Hum.
Boîte affective

LA
Finish your reading response (in your journal). Have a great weekend!

6F -- Mme Cormier

Friday, September 24

Monday is Day 3.

* Terry Fox Walk. Bring in $1.00 ASAP *

English: Only 6 people handed in their Dear Mme Cormier letter on time (today). The rest of the class MUST get it done and hand it in ASAP. Do not wait until your next LA class. As soon as it is finished, pass it in please.

Science: Study your notes. Know the process of scientific inquiry (in order) and the living things checklist.

Social Studies: Me Box project presentations begin on Monday.

Math: Study for test next Wednesday.

French: Bubble name assignments are now late. Get them in please.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

6D MacEwen

Sciences Humaines- boîte affective is due on Monday. Great posters! Look for yours throughout the school.
Français- test on the verb être next Wednesday. Dictée tomorrow.
Language Arts- finish your reading response ( in your journal ) if you didn`t get it done in class.
Science- study notes for your upcoming test on October 6th. Think of your typical day.
Math- p.82 #1 abc; #2 ab.
p.229 #1 abcd; #3ab.
p.233 #1 abc.

May Whalen

Français
Dictée tomorrow
Test on être next Wednesday

Sc.Hum.
Me Box/boîte affective

LA Finish your reading response(writing) in your journal.

Maths
p.82 #1abc;#2ab
p.229 #1abcd, #3ab
p.233 #1abc

Sciences
Study notes. Test oct. 6th. Think of your typical day.

6F -- Mme Cormier

Thursday, September 23

Tomorrow is Day 2.

* Terry Fox Walk. $1.00 due ASAP *

English: Good copy of your Dear Mme Cormier letter is due tomorrow. Your good copy must be done in blue or black pen.

Science: Study your notes. Know the steps of Scientific Inquiry and the living things checklist.

Social Studies: Fantastic posters. Look for them around the school.

Math: Page 82, #1abc. Page 229, #1abcd, #3ab. Page 233, #1abc.

French: Bubble name assignments are now overdue. Get them in please.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

6F -- Mme Cormier

Wednesday, September 22

Tomorrow is Day 1.

* French Book Fair continues tonight until 8pm and tomorrow. *

LA: Bring a book to school (that can remain at school) to read. Students also need a notebook (Hilroy, etc) for their writing journal.

Science: Bring in supplies (if you have volunteered to do so) for our cactus experiment.

Math: Rocket ship assignment due next Friday (Oct. 1). 10 marks. Refer to Mr. MacEwen's blog for test items.

French: Bubble name assignment is due tomorrow. Don't forget!

6D MacEwen and 6E Mme Whalen

Math- rocketship assignment is due on Friday, October 1st. Value of 10 marks. Colours: red, white, and blue. First math test next Wednesday, September 29th on the following items: 1. Input\Output 2. Adding and Subtracting with Decimals 3. Perimeter 4. Expanded form, Standard form, and Number-word form ( p.47 in textbook ) 5. Factoring - factor trees and write all the factors for. 6. Place Value ( up to the millions).
Language Arts- bring a book to school that stays at school. Please bring in a notebook for your reading journal as well.
Science- camouflage assignment is due on September 24th. Study your notes. Test on October 6th.
Français- a reminder about your dictée this Friday.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

6F -- Mme Cormier

Tuesday, September 21

* Meet the Teacher is TONIGHT. 6:30pm in the Fieldhouse. *

English: Finish web and rough copy of letter to Mme Cormier. Finish worksheets (2) for Backyard Sleepover.

Science: Study your notes (1) Process of Scientific Inquiry, and (2) Is it alive (know the checklist)?

6D MacEwen

Français- dictée Friday. Study the verb être. Please see Mme. Whalen`s blog for conjugation.
Sciences Humaines- think of what you will put on your anti-racism poster.

May Whalen

Français
Dictée -Friday
You may refer to yesterday's blog for the complete list of words.

Study the verb être:
Je suis
Tu es
Il,Elle est
Nous sommes
Vous êtes
Ils,Elles sont


Sc.Hum./Soc.Stud.
Bôite affective/Me Box


Think of ideas to pass the word on about anti-racism.
We will be working on posters tomorrow in class. Please come prepared with materials.




Monday, September 20, 2010

6D MacEwen

Language Arts- worksheets for " Backyard Sleepover ".
Math- p. 8 questions #1a; #2a; p.9 questions #4 and #5; p.10 questions #8 and #9; p.35 question #1abc; p.48 questions #1, #2, and #3.
Science- camouflage assignment is due this Friday, September 24th.
Français- study words for your dictée on Friday. Please see the blog below for the complete list.

May Whalen

Français
Study words for this Friday's Dictee.
Semaine 1: un crayon, un crayon à colorier, une gomme à effacer, des ciseaux, un stylo, un stylo feutre une feuille mobile, un cartable, un bâton de colle, du ruban adhesif.

Sc.Hum./soc.stud.
Boîte affective/me box-sept 27th

Discuss how language reinforces negative attitudes as in the example of the words blackmail,black sheep etc.

LA- Worksheet for backyard Sleepover.

Math-
p.8 #1a;#2a
p.9 #4; #5
p.9 #4; #5
p.10 #8; #9
p.35 #1a,b,c

Friday, September 17, 2010

6D MacEwen

LARTS- good copy of letter to Mme. Cormier is due on Monday. You need to hand in a full page picture as well.
MATH- house\car assignment is due next Wednesday, September 22nd. Value of 10 marks.
SCIENCES HUMAINES- boîte affective.

May Whalen

LA- Good copy of letter ( in blue or black pen) and drawing (full page) due Monday.

Math-House and car assignment is due next Wednesday Sept 22nd. Value 10 marks.

Sc.Hum/Soc.Stud.
Boîte Affective/Me Box- I will take these any time they are complete.

6F -- Mme Cormier

Friday, September 17

Monday will be Day 4.

* Meet the Teacher is Tuesday, September 21. A note has been sent home with details. *
** Student fees. Please get them in ASAP **

English: Finish web (planning page) and rough copy of letter to Mme Cormier. This is due Tuesday.

Math: House/Car assignment is due on wednesday, September 22. Value of 10 marks.

Phys Ed: Bring Phys Ed clothes for Monday.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

6D MacEwen

Math- students are to complete the 20 questions that we copied from the board in class today.
LArts- finish web and rough copy of your letter to Mme. Cormier.
Sciences Humaines-Boîte Affective- le 27 septembre.

May Whalen

Please Have Student fees in asap

Sc.Hum/Soc.Stud.
6d/e/f-Boîte affective/Me Box

LA-
Finish web and rough copy of letter to Mme Cormier.

Maths/Math-
Students are to complete the 20 questions that we copied and worked on in class today.

6F -- Mme Cormier

Thursday, September 16

Tomorrow is Day 3.
Please get student fees in ASAP.
6F will be attending the French book fair on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Purchases may be made by students at that time.

English: Finish web and rough copy of letter to Mme Cormier. These will be due on Tuesday, September 21.

Science: 1) Bring in supplies (if you have volunteered to do so) for our experiment; 2) Title page improvements.

Math: Students are to complete any 15 of the 20 questions that we copied in class today.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

6D MacEwen

Sciences Humaines- boîte affective- began the study of The Rights of the Child . We will be working through the 10 principles over the next few classes.

Science- title page for unit Variety of Life is due this Friday, September 17th.

Math- whale and umbrella assignments are both due this Friday. Many students have handed these in already.

6F -- Mme Cormier

Wednesday, September 15

Tomorrow is Day 2.

Please get student fees in ASAP if you have not already paid yours.

English: Finish the 10 questions (fill in the blanks) about the Cats story.

Science: Study the notes on the Process of Scientific Inquiry. Variety of Life title page -- get yours in or resubmit (if necessary) for an improved mark.

Math: Whale and umbrella assignments are due Friday.

French: Title page for L'automne (Fall) is now late. Get it in ASAP.

Phys Ed: Bring clothes and indoor sneakers for Phys Ed tomorrow.

May Whalen

Nashwaaksis Middle School's 4th annual French Book Fair:
Set. 21, 2010 10am-12pm , 1pm - 7pm
Sept. 22, 2010 " , 1pm -8pm
Sept. 23. 2010 " , 1pm - 7pm

This is a great chance to buy a book for Reading time.

Français 6d/e--words of the day :
Qui-who?
Combien=how many?


Sc.Hum/Soc.Stud.
We began the study of the Rights of the Child document. We will be working with this and interpreting the 10 principles during the next few classes.

LA


Maths
Whale and umbrella assignments are due this Friday.

Sciences
Title page is due this Friday for unit"variety of life"

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

6D MacEwen

Language Arts- finish column worksheet by putting nouns into the correct square.
Math- students are to complete the worksheet with 4 objects. ( plotting coordinates )
Science - title page is due on Friday. Using camouflage to hide an animal picture assignment is due on Friday, September 24th.
Sciences Humaines- discuss differences between overt and subtle discrimination . ie- overt- graffiti / subtle- jokes.

6F -- Mme Cormier

Tuesday, September 14

Tomorrow is Day 1.

* Bring in $1.00 for tomorrow's presentation.*
** Please get student fees in ASAP *
*** Picture retakes are scheduled for October 15 ***

English: Finish 10 questions (fill in the blanks) about the Cat story. Write the answers on the line.

Math: Complete worksheet with 4 figures (plotting coordinates).

Science: Variety of Life titles pages are overdue. Get them in please, or fix yours up and resubmit it for improved marks (if necessary).

Social Studies: Discuss the difference between overt and subtle discrimination (Ex: Overt = graffiti, subtle = jokes).

May Whalen

A reminder to all students to bring in a loonie for the presentation tomorrow.

Sc.Hum 6d/e/f
Boîte affective/Me Box-Sept 27th

Discuss the difference between overt and subtle discrimination. example: OD=graffiti & SD=jokes

LA
Complete worksheet on nouns. Fill in the chart.

Math
Worksheet with 4 figures due tomorrow(plotting coordinates).

Science
Title page is due on Friday. Camouflage assignment is due on Freday, Sept. 24th.

Monday, September 13, 2010

May Whalen

Sc.Hum.6d/e
Give an example for the first 4 definitions given in class today. Droits, Privilège, Racisme, Stéréotype.
6f-Give and example for each of the following:Human Rights, Privilege, Racism, Stereotype

Français 6d/e -Using words to the song distributed today, underline the strategies Natalie uses to understand and communicate in her 2nd language.

Math-Worksheet to be completed and handed in tomorrow. Whale and umbrella assignments are due this Friday.

LA- Finish worksheet re: common and proper nouns(8sentences). Cirlcle common underline proper.

Science- Title page for unit "the variety of life" is due this Friday 17th.

6D MacEwen

Sciences Humaines-
Please give examples for the first 4 definitions given today:Droits, Privilège, Racisme, Stéréotype.
Language Arts-
Finish worksheet ( 8 sentences ) on common and proper nouns. Circle common, underline proper.
Math-
Worksheet to be completed and handed in for tomorrow. Whale and umbrella assignments are due this Friday.
Science-
Title page for unit on " Variety of Life " is due on Friday, September 17th.
French-
Using song sheet, underline strategies Natalie uses to understand and communicate in a 2nd language.

6F -- Mme Cormier

Monday, September 13

Tomorrow is Day 6.

English: Complete worksheet on common and proper nouns (8 sentences). Mini autobiographies are now late if yours has not yet been handed in. Please get it in ASAP!

Social Studies: Find examples for the first 3 definitions (human rights, privilege, and racism).

Math: Worksheet to be compelted and handed in tomorrow. Whale and umbrella assignments due Friday.

French: Title page for l'automne will be marked Wednesday.

Science: Title pages for Variety of Life were collected today. If yours is not finished (or you did not hand it in), get it in to Mme Cormier ASAP.

Friday, September 10, 2010

May Whalen

A reminder that student fees are due asap.

Français 6d/e
Finish journal title page for Monday

Social Studies 6f
Me Box

Sc.Hum.6d/e
Boite affective

Math
Plotting coordinates assignments due next Friday, Sept. 17th
Whale (10marks)
Umbrell (5 marks)

6D MacEwen

Math- plotting coordinates assignments are due on Friday, September 17th. Umbrella ( 5 marks ) and Whale ( 10 marks ). Please use pencil crayons only to colour. You can choose the colour for the umbrella; but the whale must be either blue or gray.
Language Arts- autobiographies were collected today. If you did not hand yours in yet, please do so asap.
French- please finish " mon journal " title page.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

May Whalen

Francais 6d/e
Library orientation done today. If your child received a form for a card please fill it out and return it asap.

Sc.Hum 6d/e
Continue discussion on discrimination
Begin discussion on the origin of your family name.
Me box/Boîte affective¸-Sept 27th

Math
Complete worksheet with eight questions(find the unkhowns) and division.

6D MacEwen

Sciences Humaines- Me box - discuss the origins of your family name. ( please see yesterday's blog for more detailed information)
Language Arts- Finish answers and drawings for your mini autobiography. Please do not cut.
Math- Students are to complete their worksheet with 8 questions for tomorrow. These 8 questions cover finding the unknown and division.
French- Please have your binders and passports in order. 6D had a library orientation today. If your child received a form, please fill it out and return to Mr. MacEwen.

6D MacEwen

6F -- Mme Cormier

Thursday, September 9

Please return your orange Work Pack to Mme Cormier ASAP if you have not already done so.

English: Mini autobiography is due Monday. Please do not cut it.

Social Studies: 1) Discuss discrimination at home, 2) Discuss the origin of your family name, 3) Me Box. Scroll down to Mme Whalen's blog post for additional details.

Math: Complete worksheet with 8 questions (find the unknowns and division).

French: Title page for l'automne due tomorrow.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

6F -- Mme Cormier

Wednesday, September 8

Tomorrow is Day 3.

Please return Wednesday Work Packs ASAP with signed/completed forms.

LA: Mini autobiography book is due Monday. Please do not cut or fold it.

Social Studies: "Me Box" projet. Think of a new name for the Boris table.

Math: Study and memorize place values (hundreds, tens, ones tenths, hundreths).

6D MacEwen

Math- students are to study place values and complete two board questions.
French- finishing decorating passports. Please have binders organized for tomorrow.
Social Studies- affective box is due on September 27th.

May Whalen


6D-Please bring back your green folder with the important items filled in and signed. I sent some library forms home(not everyone got one) as well as a yellow form that must be returned asap.Also student fee is $30.00.

Français 6D/E
Please have a binder with my two subjects-français & sc.hum.
You may divide the two subjects with the Hilroy notebook(32 pg) that will be used as a journal.
The French section is to be divided into 5 parts:ortho, visages, verbes, lectures, autre
Please make sure your passport is decorated and secured in your binder.
It would be a good idea if your child had a French/English dictionary.

Sciences Humaines 6D/E
I have sent an information sheet home regarding the Boîte affective project due on Sept 27th.
These two classes will be presenting in French. I will guide the students in this but you will be responsibe for searching words in a dictionary.
See below for details

Social Studies 6F
Information regarding the Me Box/ Boîte Affective has been sent home.

Using a box(cereal or other) , decorate with things that represent you.
You will place 5 objects in the box that represent you. For example your favorite hobbies ie. a hockey puck if your sport is hockey. If you like to read,you may add your favorite book. A picture could represent your family. A drawing could represent your pet.
You will present this to the class starting the week of Sept 27th.

Language Arts
Finish the 8 squares of your mini autobiography. Do not cut it.

Math
Study /memorize place values .Complete 2 board questions(input/output) for tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

6F -- Mme Cormier

Tuesday, September 7


Work Packs went home today containing very important information for parents/guardians and students. Please review all contents tonight, completing forms, and return all necessary paperwork to school (along with folder) tomorrow.

Picture Day is TOMORROW (Wednesday, September 8).

Social Studies: Bring 1 binder, looseleaf, dividers, fine tip pen, black marker for tomorrow.

Phys Ed: Bring indoor sneakers and gym clothes for tomorrow.

6D MacEwen

Welcome back students and parents. Please remember to bring in your information forms and student fees as soon as possible. See you tomorrow.

Friday, September 3, 2010

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