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Posted: October 27, 2009

Homework - October 27/09

- Read and log - Grade 7 Math pg. 69 Quest. 1-9 - Grade 6 Math pg. 51 Quest. 1-4 - Math Test Friday or Monday - Social Studies Unit Test - French Draft due   Over the next two days soccer players will be going to Dr. Losier for the tier 1 and tier 2 jamborees. The tournament starts at 10:30am Wednesday and 9am on Thursday. If there are any problems with drives please send me an e-mail at: adam.hayward@nbed.nb.ca   Students are working on a take home test/reflection of our social studies unit on World Issues. These will be due on Monday. We will also be looking to have a Math test for grades 6 and 7 on either Friday or Monday.  

Posted: October 26, 2009

Homework - October 26/09

- Read and Log - Study Mental Math Strategies 14-15 - Math: Grade 7 - Quest. 1-3 pg. 69             Grade 6 - Quest. 1-9 pg. 48 - Choose best journal - Re-writes for any "needs improvements" on any outcomes should come see me on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch.   Today the 6/7 class had a special presentation on self-esteem and self-image from the local RCMP. Students participated in some excellent activities promoting good self-esteem within the class and had some really positive things to say about each other. In math the grade 7's are working on subtracting integers which students sometimes find difficult. Remember the two different tricks involving "adding the opposite" or "using a number line". The grade 6's have been practicing some mental math strategies and will soon start on muliplying and dividing large numbers.  

Posted: October 23, 2009

Homework - October 23/09

- Read and log - Students who have received "NI" on any outcomes or mental math tests should review and be ready to re-write next week - H1N1 forms due Monday!!!!   Today students had their picture retakes and pictures for sports teams. The grade 6's learned and practiced some new mental math strategies while the grade 7's workedon their mid-unit review for their study of integers. In social studies we had some excellent discussions on the bully circle and how it relates to several world issues. Great work!

Posted: October 22, 2009

Homework - Oct. 22/09

- Read and log - Grade 7 Math: Finish to question # 11 pg. 64 - Grade 6 Math: Finish Questions 1-10 pg 42 - Social Studies: Finish Bullying Circle questions - Mental Math strategies 12-13 - H1N1 forms - Bring in soccer jerseys   Today students in grade 6/7 worked an activity based around the "Bullying Circle". They reflected upon each member of the circle and then related to a topic, person, or character we have discussed. Some awesome examples were shared in class and I am looking forward to evaluating these assignments. Over the next few days students will begin presenting their projects about "Human Rights Heros" and finish their movie posters on "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas". 

Posted: October 20, 2009

Homework - October 20/09

- Read and Log - Mental Math strategy 10 (adding fractions)   Grade 6/7's continued with the writing sections of the district/provincial literacy assessments today. These conclude tomorrow. In math the grade 6's are working on finding common factors while the grade 7's are learning how to add integers.

Posted: October 19, 2009

Homework - October 19/09

- Read and Log - Grade 7 Math: Questions 1- 9 (skip 7) pg. 58-59                  - Sign Math Tests - Grade 6 Math: Quiestions 1-6 pg. 42 - Finish draft copy of "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" Poster - Study Mental Math Strategies 10-11     Today the grade 6/7 class began writing their provincial and district literacy assessments. In Social Studies/Technology Students are finishing up presentation on "Champions of Human Rights" which they will begin to present later in the week. They are also working on promotional posters for the movie which we hope to show at Miramichi school shortly before Remembrance Day.  

Posted: October 15, 2009

Homework - October 15/09

- Read and Log - Grade 7 Math Quest 1,2,5,6,7 pg. 55 - "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" blog (optional)   Today we finished the book "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" and students were given time to reflect upon the ending. I think it will become one of those classes I will not forget as a teacher. The feelings, emotions, and thoughts evoked from the novel went beyond what I had envisioned. I look forward to sharing some the students work with you and a special viewing of the film on November 6th at Miramichi rural school (date is currently tentative).

Posted: October 14, 2009

Home - October 14/09

- Read and log - Study Mental Math Strategy 9   Grade7's wrote their math test today on "Number Patterns". Initial results have been coming back very positive! Grade 6's are working on naming and arranging large numbers as well as place value. Tomorrow we will being looking at prime and composite numbers. Don't forget, we will be finishing the novel "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" tomorrow!  

Posted: October 13, 2009

Homework - October 13/09

- Read and Log - Grade 7 Math Test - Number Patters - Grade 6 Math - Finish Questions 1-5 pg. 39   Tomorrow the grade 7 class will be writing their first math test of the year! Good luck! Be sure to review the learning goals of this unit to help you in your studies. We had an excellent discussion today about stereotypes, racism, and classification in Social Studies Class. On Thursday we will finish the book "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" and I am currently exploring different options to have the movie shown at Miramichi Rural School or Empire Theatres....Stay Tuned!

Posted: October 7, 2009

Homework - October 7/09

- Read and log - Grade 7's should finish the Unit Review and begin preparing for their unit test on Wednesday, October 14th.   I would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. It is a great time to share some quality time with friends and family. Next week I know students will be looking forward to finishing the book "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas". I will be posting some new questions on the blog so be sure to check it out during the holidays.

Posted: October 6, 2009

Homework - October 6/09

- Mental Math: Strategies 7-8 - Read and log - Soccer game tomorrow is cancelled - Choose blog journal for L.A. - Sign math test and correct   Another great day at MRS! Students started using our class blog about "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" and we have been having some excellent online discussions! Great work! I hope to have this accessible to parents by next week. For now, ask your child to see the blog. I am certain you will be impressed!  

Posted: October 5, 2009

Homework - October 5/09

- Grade 6 Math: Make corrections to test - sign test - Read and Log - Soccer game tomorrow/Wednesday (jerseys) - Mental Math strategies 7-8     Grade 6 and 8 students did very well on their first test of the year. This year I will be using a new assessment strategy where students will be responsible for passing every outcome in their respective grade. This will ensure mastery of outcomes and better prepare each student for their academic future. As a result students who did not score marginal or better will be asked to study the outcome they missed and come to Mr. Hayward when they feel they have mastered the outcome. Students will then be given a short re-write on that specific outcome. This can be done at each students individual pace. If you have any questions about this new method of assessment please do not hesitate to e-mail: adam.hayward@nbed.nb.ca or call 228-2000.

Posted: October 2, 2009

Homework - October 2/09

- Read and Log     Students in grades 6 and 8 wrote their first math test of the year. I am excited to see the results as I have been very pleased with the students' work to this point in the year. In social studies classes all students in 6-8 began working on a research presentation on "Champions of Human Rights" such as Stephen Lewis, Romeo Dallaire, Matthew Coon Come, etc. We have been doing a lot of work on the Declaration of Human Rights so I am sure if you asked your child about this document and the responsibilities that go with these rights you will be more than impressed with their level of knowledge. Have a great weekend!

Posted: October 1, 2009

Homework - October 1/09

-math test grade 6 -read and log -study divisability rules   Today we had an expert visitor talk to the class about "Internet Safety". Mr. Rick Hayward taught the class about the proper use of the internet, social networking, and helped us set up a blog about, "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" where students will be able to post their thoughts and feelings about the book. Grade 6's will have their first math test tomorrow! Remember, the tricks to remembering input/output machines, recursive patterns, and divisibility rules. Good luck!

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