Planning Sheet Sept. 30th to Oct. 4

Grade 7 Weekly Planning Sheet

Monday, Sept. 30^th to Friday, October 4^th

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What an eventful week we had!  If you haven’t heard, Micah had a spill at the skatepark on Tuesday when his scooter broke. Some of his classmates decided to raise money to buy him a new one.  The cost was covered by the next morning through donations from the class’s efforts! Another student’s family donated a good, used helmet and we put the extra money raised into a gift card. Wow!  See his reaction in this short video:

P.E. Weekly Challenge:  Last week students were challenged to read for 20 minutes a day OUTSIDE of class time.  This week, the challenge is to receive 8 hugs a day based on this information:
"Hugging is good medicine.  It transfers energy and gives the person hugged an emotional lift.  You need 4 hugs a day for survival, 8 for maintenance and 12 for growth.  Scientists say that hugging is a form of communication because it can say things you don't have the words for.  And the nicest thing about a hug is that you usually can't give one without getting one."

In this challenge, we are going to count pets as eligible huggers.  I will also allow hugs to the same person as long as an hour has elapsed between hugs. Also, I feel like with this class of predominantly boys, I must add that wrestling or putting someone in a choke hold does NOT count as a hug. J

Students receive 1 mark per day they remember to complete the daily challenge (including weekends). 

Bible:   We are grounding ourselves in the biblical knowledge of who we are in Christ.  The memory verse for next week is: John 1:12

¹² Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 

On Friday, Oct. 4^th students will be asked to write this verse out in a fill in the blank format. 

Novel Study: We are continuing Underground to Canada as a novel study.  Though most of the work will be completed in class, some students require a little extra time at home.  Chapters 5-8 are due for Monday, Oct. 7.

Looking Ahead

The next 2 weeks will be shorter as we have Professional Development Days on Thursday, Oct. 10^th  and Friday, Oct. 11^th and then Thanksgiving is on Monday, Oct. 14^th.  There is NO SCHOOL on these days.   

Weekly Planning Sheet Monday, Sept. 23rd to Friday, Sept. 27th

Grade 7 Weekly Planning Sheet

Monday, Sept. 23rd  to Friday, Sept. 27^th

P.E. Weekly Challenge:  Last week students were given the challenge to read over the “Who I Am in Christ” sheet every day.  This week, students are challenged to read for 20 minutes a day OUTSIDE of class time.  Students receive 1 mark per day they remember to complete the daily challenge. 

Spanish: There will be a short quiz on Tuesday, Sept. 24^th.

Math:  We are reviewing multiplication tables by completely 5 Minute Frenzy sheets.  This week students can earn credits by racing someone in their home.  (10 credits for the first person, 2 credits for anyone else)  

KCC Youth: One of the exciting things about grade 7 is that most churches allow students to now attend their Youth Groups.  I am happy to use our weekly planning sheet to advertise Youth events for the various churches families attend. Just send me an email and I will try to include it.  This Tuesday, KCC Youth, lead by our new school chaplain, Malachi Maillot, will be smashing a car and having a draw for air pods.  It starts at 6:30 at Kelowna Christian Center and ends at 8:45. 

Spelling and Vocabulary: Students need to be able to spell, define and use the word correctly in a sentence for the quiz on Friday, Sept 27^th.  Students are encouraged to create their own sentences but may memorize these sentences if they need to. They do not need to memorize the part of speech. We will have class time to practice these.

Spelling and Vocabulary  Set #1

valiant (adjective)– courageous, brave Rikki was a valiant young mongoose.	chronology (noun) – the order or list of events according to time We are studying the chronology of Biblical history.
cowered (verb) – to cringe or move back in fear    The boy cowered as the snake prepared to strike.	neurology (noun) – the study of the brain and nervous system  Ben Carson studied neurology in medical school.
prejudice (noun) – an unfavourable opinion formed without adequate knowledge  Ben Carson experienced prejudice as a young boy and even as a Doctor.	dialect (noun) – the way of speaking of a specific group of people The slaves spoke in their own dialect.
necessary (adjective) - absolutely needed, required, essential  It is necessary for us to obey.	illiterate (adjective) – being unable to read or write.  Ben Carson’s mother was illiterate when he was a boy.
protagonist (noun) – the main character of a story Julilly is the protagonist of the novel.	deceive (verb) – to cause someone to believe something that isn’t true Satan tries to deceive us.

 Credit Auction: Last block on Friday, September 27^th!  I’ve got a $10 Indigo gift card and some other items I’ve accumulated, but please let me know if you are a parent who offered to do some baking and would like this month to be a time you’d like to choose to donate.   J

Looking Ahead:

Bible:   We are grounding ourselves in the biblical knowledge of who we are in Christ.  The memory verse for next week is: John 1:12

¹² Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 

On Friday, Oct. 4^th students will be asked to write this verse out in a fill in the blank format. 

Final Projects for Underground to Canada

Final Project on Underground to Canada

When you have finished all the chapter questions up to chapter 12 and finished reading the whole novel, choose one of the following creative projects.  If you have a better idea, please suggest it. 

Create a lapbook on a topic related to the novel.

Present a slide show on slavery, famous abolitionists, the civil war or a related topic.

Book or movie trailer for a topic related to the novel or the novel itself

Create a game based on the novel or a topic related to the novel.

Rewrite the ending to the novel or write another chapter as to what happens next (or an epilogue that tells what happens years in the future)

Write a script based on an exciting scene from the novel. 

Illustrate a scene from the book. (Can’t get an A unless you spend more than 2 hours on it)

Create a plasticine model out of the setting of the novel.

Read another novel on the subject of slavery.

Write a series of poems based on the novel and put them in a powerpoint together with a spiritual as music.

Perform a live talk show that interviews the author or some of the characters from the novel.

Write a 5 paragraph essay on one of the following people:  Martin Luther King Jr. , Alexander Ross, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, or another famous person connected to the novel

Make a book jacket for the novel including the back. 

Write a song that is a modern day spiritual (it may be rap, country, rock, heavy metal)  

Perform it or video tape yourself performing it. 

Find poems written by famous poets during the time period of the novel. (approx.1800 – 1850) and make a little scrapbook out of them. 

Turn the novel into a children’s book that you could share with a primary student.

Quizlet Link

Here is the link to play Quizlet and learn our spelling and vocabulary words for Friday, Sept. 27th's quiz. 
quizlet link to Spelling and Vocab. words

Learning Styles Quiz Link

Here is the link: Learning Styles Quiz

Gr. 7 Weekly Planning Sheet Sept. 16 - Sept. 20

Grade 7 Weekly Planning Sheet

Monday, Sept. 16^th to Friday, Sept. 20

Here is our first Gr. 7 Weekly Planning Sheet: It will be emailed out to every student on his/her student email and every parent whose email we have on file.  Please reply to this first email with a "GOT IT" so that I know it made it through.  Also, please let me know if this is not the email you want these weekly planning sheets sent to.  Thanks!

Daily Physical Activity:   As you may already know, grade 7 students walk around Ben Lee Park and stop at the Skateboard Park from approximately 9:00 to 9:20 every morning.  Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather and has a helmet if he/she chooses to roller blade, scooter or skateboard. 

P.E. Weekly Challenges – Every week the class will be given a challenge to help encourage healthy habits. Students will be asked to either do something (eg. sit ups everyday) or abstain from something (eg. no chocolate).   On the following Monday, I will take in the marks (out of 7 – one mark per day).  These marks will comprise 25% of a student’s P.E. grade.  The challenge for this week is to read the “Who I Am in Christ” sheet every day. This is a great way to “wash our brains” with the truth to combat filthy lies. 

Shine Bright Day– Friday, September 20^th  Come dressed as colourfully or sparkly or brightly as you can on this Elementary Dress Up Day!

English – We are starting a class novel study on the book, “Underground to Canada”.  For homework due on Friday, Sept. 20^th, students must choose one of the following assignments.  (5 marks)

1.  Imagine you are a young slave taken from his/her family and sold to a slave trader.  Write approximately 250 words describing this situation.   

2.   Create a 5 slide powerpoint on one of the people mentioned in any of the 12 previous questions answered in class. 

3.   Draw this picture on an 8 ½  x 11 piece of paper. 

Looking Ahead:

Spelling and Vocabulary: Students need to be able to spell, define and use the word correctly in a sentence for the quiz on Friday, Sept 27^th.  Students are encouraged to create their own sentences but may memorize these sentences if they need to.  They do not need to memorize the part of speech. We will have class time to practice these.

Spelling and Vocabulary  Set #1

valiant (adjective)– courageous, brave Rikki was a valiant young mongoose.	chronology (noun) – the order or list of events according to time We are studying the chronology of Biblical history.
cowered (verb) – to cringe or move back in fear    The boy cowered as the snake prepared to strike.	neurology (noun) – the study of the brain and nervous system  Ben Carson studied neurology in medical school.
prejudice (noun) – an unfavourable opinion formed without adequate knowledge  Ben Carson experienced prejudice as a young boy and even as a Doctor.	dialect (noun) – the way of speaking of a specific group of people The slaves spoke in their own dialect.
necessary (adjective) - absolutely needed, required, essential  It is necessary for us to obey.	illiterate (adjective) – being unable to read or write.  Ben Carson’s mother was illiterate when he was a boy.
protagonist (noun) – the main character of a story Julilly is the protagonist of the novel.	deceive (verb) – to cause someone to believe something that isn’t true Satan tries to deceive us.

Our first Credit Auction will be on the last block on Friday, September 27^th!  I’ve already had a parent donate some gift cards! Woo hoo!  I know some of you said that you might like to donate some baking, so this is your warning that the time is approaching.  J

English Spelling and Vocabulary Words - due Fri. Sept. 27

English – Students need to be able to spell, define and use the word correctly in a sentence for the quiz on Friday, September 27^th .  Students are encouraged to create their own sentences but may memorize these sentences if they need to.  They do not need to memorize the part of speech. 

Spelling and Vocabulary

Set #1

valiant (adjective)– courageous, brave Rikki was a valiant young mongoose.	chronology (noun) – the order or list of events according to time We are studying the chronology of Biblical history.
cowered (verb) – to cringe or move back in fear    The boy cowered as the snake prepared to strike.	neurology (noun) – the study of the brain and nervous system  Ben Carson studied neurology in medical school.
prejudice (noun) – an unfavourable opinion formed without adequate knowledge  Ben Carson experienced prejudice as a young boy and even as a Doctor.	dialect (noun) – the way of speaking of a specific group of people The slaves spoke in their own dialect.
necessary (adjective) - absolutely needed, required, essential  It is necessary for us to obey.	illiterate (adjective) – being unable to read or write.  Ben Carson’s mother was illiterate when he was a boy.
protagonist (noun) – the main character of a story Julilly is the protagonist of the novel.	deceive (verb) – to cause someone to believe something that isn’t true Satan tries to deceive us.

Classroom Conduct Contract

Classroom Conduct Contract

At Heritage Christian School, we will strive to RISE to all that God has for us.

1 Corinthians 4:21 (The Message) So how should I prepare to come to you? As a severe disciplinarian who makes you toe the mark? Or as a good friend and counselor who wants to share heart-to-heart with you? You decide.

**** Note – As per school policy, Reflection Forms will be used when a student’s behaviour requires more serious reflection and consequence. 

1.  I will give the acknowledged speaker my full attention in class and will not interrupt him or her.  If I do, I will receive one warning per class.  After the warning, if I continue to disrupt the class, I will pay 2 credits to the person I interrupt.  If I violate this rule a third time, I will be moved out of the room and will need to discuss the situation with Mrs. Robideau. If Mrs. Robideau leaves me outside for an unusually long time, she will pay me 5 credits as retribution for her forgetfulness. 

2.  The class will be allowed to eat small snacks and have drinks with a covered lid in class.  However, if I accidentally make a mess, I will be required to clean up my mess.  If I leave a mess for someone else to clean up, I will do one housecleaning chore to benefit others.  (eg. Clean desks, playground garbage pick up, clean the microwave etc)

3.  Everything I say in class will be positively contributing, encouraging and beneficial to the class. I will refrain from using inappropriate slang in the classroom.  I will refrain from communicating negative comments about anybody!  If I violate this rule, I will immediately apologize. Depending on the severity of the remark, I may be required to do some follow up discussion with Mrs. Robideau or the student involved (reflection form).

4.  I will be allowed to ride my scooter, bike, skateboard, roller blades only when I am OFF school property during the hours of 8:15 to 3:15 on school days. I can ride them at Ben Lee with a helmet during daily physical activity times.  If I violate this rule, I will pay a 5 credit fine to the bank. If I am slower than Mrs. Robideau arriving at the crosswalk, I will pay 5 credits. 

5.  I will respect others’ property and personal space.  If I do not, I will correct the problem by repairing or replacing any property that is damaged and/or apologizing to the person whose personal space or property I disrespected. This includes NOT going behind Mrs. Robideau’s desk or touching her computer without permission. A payment of credits may be required. Mrs. Robideau will supervise the correction to make sure it is done properly.  You may also lose the privilege of using wheels at the skate park for a designated amount of time.

6.  I will keep my cell phone or other electronic devices in my locker during the school day. With permission, I may be allowed to occasionally use it for videotaping school projects or contacting  parents. 

7. I will obey Mrs. Robideau when she yells, “Freeze” and immediately stop what I am doing.  I will not talk, or move but stay still as a statue until she says, “Melt” or “Unfreeze”.  Then I will listen quietly to what she needs to say.  If she catches me moving or talking, I will pay 5 credits. Also, if I am not in my desk when she counts down at the beginning of class, I will also pay the fine of 5credits.

8. In learning to be responsible and organize my time well, I will strive to limit trips to my locker or to the washroom/water fountain. I will receive a warning from Mrs. Robideau if this is becoming a distraction or showing lack of responsibility or organization then I will have to pay a specified fine.

9.  I will work to the best of my ability during class time and strive to use my time wisely. I will plan to complete all homework assignments and study for my tests.  If a valid reason for not completing work arises, I will be responsible and communicate with everyone involved and work for an alternative way to compete the assignment.  If I show up on the day unprepared, I will spend my recess and lunch time finishing the work or studying for the test. 

10. I am able to use fidgets during class time if they are able to fit in my hand, don’t make too much noise, and are not distracting to other students or the teacher.  If I am not obeying this rule, I will allow the fidget to be confiscated and I will get it back at the end of the day.

I, _______________________________ will abide by the above rules and consequences to the best of my ability.  I acknowledge that Mrs. Robideau is in a position of authority over me and has the final say in all these disciplinary matters.  I am signing on the date, _____________________.   This contract is in effect until the last day of grade 7. 

Rikki Tikki Tavi

Hello Grade 7's ! 

I hope you are enjoying the story.  

Please finish reading it silently.  

When you are finished, quietly take a computer and go directly to 

www.robideauclass.blogspot.ca 

You will see this post.  

Now, you can click on this link:  Rikki Tikki Tavi Fun Quiz 

Do the quiz as many times as you want.  When you have a score you are happy with, write that score on the sheet on the music stand.  

Grade 7 Rocks!

I am in the grade 7 classroom right now.  You are all at home anxiously counting down the hours until you enter this room.  How are you feeling?  Are you excited, nervous, fearful, curious? Or a combination of every emotion?  

Just so you know, there is not going to be any homework the first week of school!  Did I just hear a very loud "Hallelujah!!" echo through cyberspace?  That doesn't mean we aren't doing important work during this very important first week of school.  We will be creating a classroom conduct contract, getting to know each other, warming up our brains, and establishing an atmosphere that will hopefully make you feel accepted and loved as well as excited about learning.