Upcoming Socials Project

We will be working on this project starting in the next few weeks. It involves making a map and an island that shows some different features, and also learning about how maps relate to real life.

Parent Teacher Interviews Next Week!

Yes, they are here! On Tuesday to Friday school dismisses at 1:37 instead of 2:37 so that we can meet. You child has been given an invitation with the date and time. Parents with more than one student at the school have been arranged so that their appointment are consecutive. They are 15 mins long, so enough time to talk about: how they are doing so far, any concerns, and one or two goals for the year. Hope to see you all there.

Class Dojo - Got behind this week!

I lent my ITouch to my wife while she went to Vancouver for the weekend, and then she got stuck there (maintenance on the plane). So, I did not have it until wednesday, and then I forgot it! So sorry, but trying to get back up and on schedule again.

Mapping!

We have started our mapping unit. Students will be learning how to locate different places on the Earth using latitude and longitude, and the differences between pictures and maps. We will be watching this video next week:

Rubrics!

Each time we have an assignment, I will be marking the students one rubric so that they know ahead of time how to improve their mark, and what grade they will get. We did one today for our mapping title page: Mapping rubric click here!

Young Entrepreneurs Fair

I was thinking about doing this with the students. I have done it with grade five/ sixes in Campbell River, and the students really enjoyed it.

Fundraising

Dear parents, The students have expressed great interest in doing several field trips this year to various locations. I thoroughly love teaching outside and have taken classes camping, boating, kayaking, etc. I do not mind planning for instruction outside of the classroom, but will need help with fundraising in order for larger trips to happen. What I am looking for is 4 parents to take on the leadership of the fundraising; it is too difficult for any one person to do. If you are interested in helping in this area, then please send me a message, or drop in the school and find me! The students have suggested: Barkerville Ness Lake Swimming The new rock climbing gym YMCA