Tuesday HW
1. Literature Circles reading and note-taking for Thursday meeting.
2. Math quiz on Wednesday March 2 -- Unit 4, Lessons 4, 6 and 7. (Rounding, Adding and Subtracting Decimals)
3. Finish your rough draft for a formal letter to the editor of a newspaper about conserving energy. We have introduced the formal letter format in class, students have a printed note with the characteristics of formal letters, and we brainstormed the structure and subject matter of the paragraphs in class yesterday and today. We also had more than 20 minutes in class to work on the draft. Students can make up the name of the editor and the newspaper. These are less important details. The main thrust is to follow semi-block style and to come up with real ideas to pitch to the editor. The rough copy should appear in the Science booklet. The good copy will be typed in class using Google Docs.
3. Log on to aw.tdsb.on.ca. Visit Google Drive and open the "Shared With Me" folder. Add your comment to the Google Doc titled "Monday HW". Fourteen students tried it out yesterday. I encourage families to have a look together and give it a go. See bottom of post for further information.
Monday HW
1. Math HW: MMS Lesson 4.6, pages 52-53 on adding decimals.
2. Math quiz on Wednesday March 2 -- Unit 4, Lessons 4, 6 and 7. (Rounding, Adding and Subtracting Decimals)
3. Log on to aw.tdsb.on.ca. Visit Google Drive and open the "Shared With Me" folder. Add your comment to the Google Doc titled "Monday HW". See below for further information.
Today I introduced the Google Apps for Education to our class. We logged in and opened the Google Drive associated with the email account that the TDSB has already created for students. the email accounts follow a pattern: firstname.lastname@student.tdsb.on.ca . If your child's name is Bart Simpson his school email is bart.simpson@student.tdsb.on.ca which is all in lower case and with no spaces. This online account will allow us to use Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms and Drawings both individually or collaboratively at school and at home. The log in instructions take some getting used to. Bear with us if it doesn't work on the first few tries. We will learn to endure the process I hope.
We introduced login names and passwords back in November. At this point in the year I expect students to have memorized their student numbers (which I typed out on stickers for the inside cover of their agendas) and know how to update their unique passwords, which only last 42 days. We have practiced a simple system to change them each month to ensure that they don't expire. Password changes or simple forgetting are the single biggest barrier to using this system. Fixing the problem takes more than 10 minutes which are often not available in class, so it is best that students stay on top on this.
The key gateway is to type aw.tdsb.on.ca into the address bar of the browser, then log in using the login name and password used at school. From there, students arrive at the AW homepage where they can access the Google Apps -- a button near the top right corner. Since these are Google products, I imagine that the Chrome browser might work best rather than Explorer, Safari or Firefox. You are welcome to try any other these based on your comfort level at home.
Two features are really important to know:
a) I can see who has made any comment in this forum. It is easy to track back to the original poster of any inappropriate remarks. All student signed an online code of conduct at the beginning of the year and I expect them to abide by it. If the shared drive is a space for silly remarks the user(s) will be dealt with individually and may be excluded for some, or all, of future online collaboration.
b) I would respectfully ask parents to supervise their child's use of the internet during these times at home. Responsible digital citizenship isn't learned in one day and must be reinforced with ongoing scrutiny as students learn the values that foster a safe, respectful and useful online community. Please review these ideas with your children and reinforce the necessity of keeping their account number and password private so that they alone are accessing their accounts under their own names.
I look forward to seeing how much we can use this collaboration space in our class as the year progresses. We're taking it slow but it shows much promise!
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Monday, February 29, 2016
Monday, February 22, 2016
Week of February 22 - 26, 2016
Thursday HW
1. MMS HW book lesson 4.4, pages 52-53.
2. Tomorrow is Pizza Lunch.
Wednesday HW
1. Reading and note-taking for Literature Circle meeting on Thursday, February 24.
We had a fire alarm yesterday at 3:00 so I neglected to update the blog.
Tuesday HW
1. Math quiz on Unit 4, Lessons 1,2, and 3 on Wednesday February 24.
2. Reading and note-taking for Literature Circle meeting on Thursday, February 24.
Monday HW
1. Math quiz on Unit 4, Lessons 1,2, and 3 on Wednesday February 24.
2. MMS pages 50-51, Lesson 4.3.
3. Reading and note-taking for Literature Circle meeting on Thursday, February 24.
1. MMS HW book lesson 4.4, pages 52-53.
2. Tomorrow is Pizza Lunch.
Wednesday HW
1. Reading and note-taking for Literature Circle meeting on Thursday, February 24.
We had a fire alarm yesterday at 3:00 so I neglected to update the blog.
Tuesday HW
1. Math quiz on Unit 4, Lessons 1,2, and 3 on Wednesday February 24.
2. Reading and note-taking for Literature Circle meeting on Thursday, February 24.
Monday HW
1. Math quiz on Unit 4, Lessons 1,2, and 3 on Wednesday February 24.
2. MMS pages 50-51, Lesson 4.3.
3. Reading and note-taking for Literature Circle meeting on Thursday, February 24.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Week of February 15 - 19, 2016
Thursday HW
1. Literature Circle notes and reading for next Thursday.
2. Math Quiz on Unit 4, lessons 1,2, and 3 next Wednesday February 24.
3. Tonight might be a good time to try the RAZ Kids site to do some self directed reading and a quiz if you haven't visited yet this week.
Wednesday HW
1. Literature Circle notes and reading for next Thursday.
2. Raven cartoon is due in good copy form by Thursday. We've had several class periods to develop success criteria together, see samples, work on drafts, and create the polished copy.
3. Math Quiz on Unit 4, lessons 1,2, and 3 next Wednesday February 24.
Tuesday HW
Today we did our Big Bag Check which we will continue for about two weeks to help set habits in place to bring home and return homework each day. It took a little longer at dismissal but will likely be more efficient as the days pass.
I was on outdoor duty at lunch today and I must compliment our class on their outdoor behaviour on a day with many temptations. Bravo!
1. Literature Circle notes and reading for next Wednesday.
2. Raven cartoon is due in good copy form by Thursday. We've had several class periods to develop success criteria together, see samples, work on drafts, and create the polished copy.
3. Tomorrow is a Library book exchange.
1. Literature Circle notes and reading for next Thursday.
2. Math Quiz on Unit 4, lessons 1,2, and 3 next Wednesday February 24.
3. Tonight might be a good time to try the RAZ Kids site to do some self directed reading and a quiz if you haven't visited yet this week.
Wednesday HW
1. Literature Circle notes and reading for next Thursday.
2. Raven cartoon is due in good copy form by Thursday. We've had several class periods to develop success criteria together, see samples, work on drafts, and create the polished copy.
3. Math Quiz on Unit 4, lessons 1,2, and 3 next Wednesday February 24.
Tuesday HW
Today we did our Big Bag Check which we will continue for about two weeks to help set habits in place to bring home and return homework each day. It took a little longer at dismissal but will likely be more efficient as the days pass.
I was on outdoor duty at lunch today and I must compliment our class on their outdoor behaviour on a day with many temptations. Bravo!
1. Literature Circle notes and reading for next Wednesday.
2. Raven cartoon is due in good copy form by Thursday. We've had several class periods to develop success criteria together, see samples, work on drafts, and create the polished copy.
3. Tomorrow is a Library book exchange.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Week of February 8 - 12 , 2016
PA Day Friday for interviews -- no school.
Thursday HW
This is a long weekend that includes a PA Day so I am breaking from my usual practice of not assigning any homework at all. The main item to finish is the Literature Circle presentation that is due on Tuesday. We've had ample time to work on it on Wednesday and Thursday in class. Most students are done. We do meet in our groups on Tuesday so all students must be ready on that day. It shouldn't take long to finish so that everyone can present a 3-4 minute talk of that section of the novel.
Have a great holiday!
Wednesday HW
1. Literature Circles reading and notes for next week's meeting on Tuesday.
2. Good copy of today's Literature Circle presentation due in your duo-tang for next Tuesday.
3. Be sure to return your Report card and page 3/4 signed slip.
4. Book report is due on Thursday.
5. MMS page 48-49, Lesson 4.2
Tuesday HW
1. Literature Circles reading and notes for next week's meeting on Tuesday.
2. Good copy of today's Literature Circle presentation due in your duo-tang for next Tuesday.
3. Be sure to return your Report card and page 3/4 signed slip.
4. Book report is due on Thursday.
Thursday HW
This is a long weekend that includes a PA Day so I am breaking from my usual practice of not assigning any homework at all. The main item to finish is the Literature Circle presentation that is due on Tuesday. We've had ample time to work on it on Wednesday and Thursday in class. Most students are done. We do meet in our groups on Tuesday so all students must be ready on that day. It shouldn't take long to finish so that everyone can present a 3-4 minute talk of that section of the novel.
Have a great holiday!
Wednesday HW
1. Literature Circles reading and notes for next week's meeting on Tuesday.
2. Good copy of today's Literature Circle presentation due in your duo-tang for next Tuesday.
3. Be sure to return your Report card and page 3/4 signed slip.
4. Book report is due on Thursday.
5. MMS page 48-49, Lesson 4.2
Tuesday HW
1. Literature Circles reading and notes for next week's meeting on Tuesday.
2. Good copy of today's Literature Circle presentation due in your duo-tang for next Tuesday.
3. Be sure to return your Report card and page 3/4 signed slip.
4. Book report is due on Thursday.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Week of February 1 - 5, 2015
Friday HW
1. Book Report due February 11.
2. Literature Circles novel reading and note taking. The presentations take place on Tuesday next week.
3. Interview requests returned ASAP.
Wednesday HW
1. Book Report due on February 11
2. Literature Circle reading and note taking for week one. Please note that books must be returned to school every day. I have no extra copies. If your child leaves the book at home they have no option but to do other subject work. The novel must be at school every day.
3. Black "Runnymede 100" t-shirts for Friday's assembly. If you do not have one, any Runnymede shirt will do. If you have no Runnymede shirts wear a black T-shirt.
Tuesday HW
1. Try Reading A-Z online tonight. Login information is below.
2. Book report is due on February 11.
3. Black "Runnymede 100" t-shirts for Friday's assembly. If you do not have one, any Runnymede shirt will do. If you have no Runnymede shirts wear a black T-shirt.
4. Literature Circle reading and notes for next Tuesday's presentations. All students that were at school today received a new novel and duo-tang material. They were also assigned roles for next Tuesday's meetings. Each student received time to copy out the page reading targets for each of the five weeks we will spend on this cycle.
Monday HW
1. Our class is set up to use RAZ Kids (Reading A to Z). Students can access the program at school or at home. In both locations you can use either a computer or a tablet. The tablet is even simpler if you download the free app. Our class code is areynolds15. Each student received their 2 factor icon login from me today. I wrote it in the agenda. The webpage to access it through a browser is www.kidsa-z.com. If you use an app, search for "Kids A-Z". The symbol is a robot head.
I set up the class to explore and read on their own. At times I may request they refrain from reading a certain passage which I may use for assessment. The stories can read traditionally (silently) or be read aloud to the student. If students wish to use the read-aloud option at Runnymede they would have to bring earbuds of their own to school. Please ensure they are inexpensive so that if they are damaged or lost it isn't a big deal.
2. Today we celebrated the official 100th birthday of Runnymede School. We had mini-cupcakes and sang happy birthday as a school. It was pretty cool, especially since our class is one of the older rooms. it was interesting to imagine how the view out our window has changed over 100 years.
1. Book Report due February 11.
2. Literature Circles novel reading and note taking. The presentations take place on Tuesday next week.
3. Interview requests returned ASAP.
Wednesday HW
1. Book Report due on February 11
2. Literature Circle reading and note taking for week one. Please note that books must be returned to school every day. I have no extra copies. If your child leaves the book at home they have no option but to do other subject work. The novel must be at school every day.
3. Black "Runnymede 100" t-shirts for Friday's assembly. If you do not have one, any Runnymede shirt will do. If you have no Runnymede shirts wear a black T-shirt.
Tuesday HW
1. Try Reading A-Z online tonight. Login information is below.
2. Book report is due on February 11.
3. Black "Runnymede 100" t-shirts for Friday's assembly. If you do not have one, any Runnymede shirt will do. If you have no Runnymede shirts wear a black T-shirt.
4. Literature Circle reading and notes for next Tuesday's presentations. All students that were at school today received a new novel and duo-tang material. They were also assigned roles for next Tuesday's meetings. Each student received time to copy out the page reading targets for each of the five weeks we will spend on this cycle.
Monday HW
1. Our class is set up to use RAZ Kids (Reading A to Z). Students can access the program at school or at home. In both locations you can use either a computer or a tablet. The tablet is even simpler if you download the free app. Our class code is areynolds15. Each student received their 2 factor icon login from me today. I wrote it in the agenda. The webpage to access it through a browser is www.kidsa-z.com. If you use an app, search for "Kids A-Z". The symbol is a robot head.
I set up the class to explore and read on their own. At times I may request they refrain from reading a certain passage which I may use for assessment. The stories can read traditionally (silently) or be read aloud to the student. If students wish to use the read-aloud option at Runnymede they would have to bring earbuds of their own to school. Please ensure they are inexpensive so that if they are damaged or lost it isn't a big deal.
2. Today we celebrated the official 100th birthday of Runnymede School. We had mini-cupcakes and sang happy birthday as a school. It was pretty cool, especially since our class is one of the older rooms. it was interesting to imagine how the view out our window has changed over 100 years.