Weekly Planning Sheet September 21st to September 25th

                                                Grade 7 Weekly Planning Sheet

Monday, Sept. 21stth to Friday, Sept. 25th 

Here is our first Gr. 7 Weekly Planning Sheet: It will be emailed out at the beginning of the week 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, my 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 rollerblade, scooter or skateboard. 

 Picture Day:  – Tuesday, September 22th  Come dressed all spiffy and remember to brush your hair. 😉  

Bible Memory:  We are grounding ourselves in the biblical knowledge of who we are in Christ.  The memory verse for this 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, September 25th, students will be asked to write this verse out in a fill in the blank format.  

Credit Auction: Our first credit auction will be at the end of the second block on Friday, September 25th!  I’ve already had some parents donate some gift cards and other wonderful items!! Woo hoo!  Thank you!   ☺

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, Oct. 2nd   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.

Congratulations to Everyone!!

 

Congratulations to Everyone!

I feel like we all need to celebrate the successful completion of the first week of back to school.  You as parents, your children as students, and me as the teacher have come out somewhat unscathed. (I hope. J)

One of the big accomplishments in the first week was learning how to operate a combination lock. Ask your child how they are doing with opening their locker.  Some extra practice at home may be helpful for some students and I’m willing to allow locks to go home with permission in order for this to happen.

I have been having a blast getting to know your children and I can honestly report that they have been trying hard to make a good first impression on me and have been exemplary in their attitudes!

This coming week students will be given their own chromebook which will remain at school.  Grade 6/7 will involve more digital work.  Should your child need to be quarantined, he/she will be able to access school work via Google Classroom.  Please let me know if your child does not have access to a computer at home for school work. 

I won't overwhelm you this first email.  I will warn you that I am sending a short questionnaire home on Monday with your children that asks you some questions about them that will offer me some insights into the incredible, unique, special children of God they are.  No rush to return it.  Anytime before the end of next week is fine.  

Bless you, 

Joanne Robideau 

P.S. Here are some pictures of our first week together.