Bonjour,
I just wanted to start by wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Halloween. I was very impressed by all the creative and original costumes! Bravo! I also wanted to thank everyone who brought something for our food bank drive. I saw many filled boxes in the foyer this morning which was great.
Devoirs:
Actualités: Breezy and Miel need to present a current event (links to french sites on blog). The article you present doesn't have to be long but you need to read it in French!
Science: Wear or pack appropriate (e.g. WARM) clothing for tomorrow's field trip to Dallas Road. The weather should be sunny but the COLD by the water. Also, it is slippery on the beach so please wear footwear that has some grip to it (e.g. hiking shoes).
For parents who are driving (thank-you!), we will be leaving around 12:30. Please go to the classroom (Room 204) at 12:20 so we can sort out rides and leave on time. Don't forget to take your insurance and licence to the office before hand if you have not already done so.
A demain,
Mme Couture
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
le 28 octobre 2011
Bonjour,
Please make sure to complete Math assignment if you have not already done so (Explain everything you know about integers...you can use images, diagrams and words/numbers to explain)
Sciences: review notes on weathering (see questions from yesterdays post)
Sciences Humaines: review notes and read over questions relating to water exploitation (e.g. irrigation etc.)
For Monday: if you want to participate in the Halloween costume contest, dress up for Monday! If not, wear orange and black!
Passe une très bonne fin de semaine,
Mme Couture
Please make sure to complete Math assignment if you have not already done so (Explain everything you know about integers...you can use images, diagrams and words/numbers to explain)
Sciences: review notes on weathering (see questions from yesterdays post)
Sciences Humaines: review notes and read over questions relating to water exploitation (e.g. irrigation etc.)
For Monday: if you want to participate in the Halloween costume contest, dress up for Monday! If not, wear orange and black!
Passe une très bonne fin de semaine,
Mme Couture
Thursday, October 27, 2011
le 27 octobre 2011
Bonjour,
As per our discussion in class this morning, "pas de devoirs" or no homework means daily review of new concepts being learned in class as this will greatly increase long term understanding. It is also an effective study plan for quizzes and tests especially compared to last minute cramming. Try explaining new concepts and ideas to a parent/sibling or friend. Talking about/discussing your learning is hugely beneficial in helping you remember the information.
Idea for review questions to go over:
1. What are three examples of weathering? Can you think of two biological weathering processes and two mechanical ones?
2. What are the three types of rocks you read about today? Do you remember anything about how they are each formed?
3. In preparation for Social Studies, can you think of three of the cities you looked at for your assignement and whether or not they had rivers nearby? If so, what were their names (the rivers) and where are these cities in the world?
4. What happens when you subtract a negative number from another number? Does the initial value increase or decrease? (e.g. 8 - -10)
6. Why is the idea of "creating zero" (e.g +2 and -2) important when adding and subtracting integers?
5. What happens if you try to subtract a negative number (like -5) from a positive number (like +9) using a picture or drawing? What do you have to add to your initial value so that you can show the subtraction?(hint: does a "zero" or one positive and one negative change your initial value?) (e.g. Is + 5 with a +1 and a -1 added to it equal something other than +5)?
Maths: please complete a detailed explanation of everything you know about integers (even if it seems simple to you, include the information). This is an individual assignment so I can assess student understanding at this point in the unit. We will continue with further review and practice of adding and subtracting integers over the course of the next week.
There are some students who have still not submitted Science and Social Studies assignments. Please get them in to M Patterson!
Reminder: Tomorrow is photo retake day and the last day to donate to Halloween for the Hungry with a non-perishable food item.
Passez une très bonne soirée,
Mme Couture
As per our discussion in class this morning, "pas de devoirs" or no homework means daily review of new concepts being learned in class as this will greatly increase long term understanding. It is also an effective study plan for quizzes and tests especially compared to last minute cramming. Try explaining new concepts and ideas to a parent/sibling or friend. Talking about/discussing your learning is hugely beneficial in helping you remember the information.
Idea for review questions to go over:
1. What are three examples of weathering? Can you think of two biological weathering processes and two mechanical ones?
2. What are the three types of rocks you read about today? Do you remember anything about how they are each formed?
3. In preparation for Social Studies, can you think of three of the cities you looked at for your assignement and whether or not they had rivers nearby? If so, what were their names (the rivers) and where are these cities in the world?
4. What happens when you subtract a negative number from another number? Does the initial value increase or decrease? (e.g. 8 - -10)
6. Why is the idea of "creating zero" (e.g +2 and -2) important when adding and subtracting integers?
5. What happens if you try to subtract a negative number (like -5) from a positive number (like +9) using a picture or drawing? What do you have to add to your initial value so that you can show the subtraction?(hint: does a "zero" or one positive and one negative change your initial value?) (e.g. Is + 5 with a +1 and a -1 added to it equal something other than +5)?
Maths: please complete a detailed explanation of everything you know about integers (even if it seems simple to you, include the information). This is an individual assignment so I can assess student understanding at this point in the unit. We will continue with further review and practice of adding and subtracting integers over the course of the next week.
There are some students who have still not submitted Science and Social Studies assignments. Please get them in to M Patterson!
Reminder: Tomorrow is photo retake day and the last day to donate to Halloween for the Hungry with a non-perishable food item.
Passez une très bonne soirée,
Mme Couture
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
le 26 octobre 2011
Bonjour,
It's Halloween for the Hungry! If you can donate a non perishable food item to our Halloween Food Bank Drive, it would be most welcome! Let's see if our Advisory can win the prize for the most donations (we have a long way to go if we are going to beat the students in Advisory 43 who have already filled two boxes!)
Just a reminder that Miel, Ryan H. et Breezy need to present a current event on Friday (please read an article in FRENCH...there are links on the blog to news sites in french).
Maths: please complete partie B on the pink handout from yesterday. Verify your answers (if you take away a negative, does the value you started with increase or decrease?). Use a number line if that helps you or the comparison with the removal of sand bags and a hot air balloon.
Science: (please hand in mineral lab if you have not already done so)
review vocabulary
composé: a gas or liquid containing more than one element (e.g. H2O)
minéral: solid and made up of an/several elements
roche: contains multiple minerals
Sciences Humaines: If you have not already done so, please complete and submit assignment (due Monday) where you looked at 10 of the 20 largest cities in the world and checked to see if they are near or on a river (include the name of the river).
Reminder: Photo retakes are on Friday October 28th
Reminder: PE strip needed for tomorrow (Thurdsay)
Reminder: Permission forms needed for Tuesday field trip!
A demain,
Mme Couture
It's Halloween for the Hungry! If you can donate a non perishable food item to our Halloween Food Bank Drive, it would be most welcome! Let's see if our Advisory can win the prize for the most donations (we have a long way to go if we are going to beat the students in Advisory 43 who have already filled two boxes!)
Just a reminder that Miel, Ryan H. et Breezy need to present a current event on Friday (please read an article in FRENCH...there are links on the blog to news sites in french).
Maths: please complete partie B on the pink handout from yesterday. Verify your answers (if you take away a negative, does the value you started with increase or decrease?). Use a number line if that helps you or the comparison with the removal of sand bags and a hot air balloon.
Science: (please hand in mineral lab if you have not already done so)
review vocabulary
composé: a gas or liquid containing more than one element (e.g. H2O)
minéral: solid and made up of an/several elements
roche: contains multiple minerals
Sciences Humaines: If you have not already done so, please complete and submit assignment (due Monday) where you looked at 10 of the 20 largest cities in the world and checked to see if they are near or on a river (include the name of the river).
Reminder: Photo retakes are on Friday October 28th
Reminder: PE strip needed for tomorrow (Thurdsay)
Reminder: Permission forms needed for Tuesday field trip!
A demain,
Mme Couture
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
le 25 octobre 2011
Bonjour,
I hope everyone enjoyed our visit to Mount Tolmie where we looked at different types of weathering and soil formation. Think about why the soil would be richer and less rocky the further down the mountain one goes.
How does the soil get there?
How does the difference in soil richness and fertility impact the development of different civilizations?
Devoirs:
Maths: Please complete part A (first half of worksheet) Show work where possible when adding whole numbers concretely (through drawing).
Sciences Humaines: Don't forget assignment (city development around/close to rivers) See previous few blog postings for specific details.
Please ensure that you submit your permission forms for next Tuesday's field trip to Dallas road.
A demain,
Mme Couture
I hope everyone enjoyed our visit to Mount Tolmie where we looked at different types of weathering and soil formation. Think about why the soil would be richer and less rocky the further down the mountain one goes.
How does the soil get there?
How does the difference in soil richness and fertility impact the development of different civilizations?
Devoirs:
Maths: Please complete part A (first half of worksheet) Show work where possible when adding whole numbers concretely (through drawing).
Sciences Humaines: Don't forget assignment (city development around/close to rivers) See previous few blog postings for specific details.
Please ensure that you submit your permission forms for next Tuesday's field trip to Dallas road.
A demain,
Mme Couture
Monday, October 24, 2011
le 24 octobre 2011
Bonjour,
Hope everyone has a chance to enjoy the sunshine today!
Reminder:
For our visit to Mt. Tolmie tomorrow (Science-outdoor classroom) please remmber to bring appropriate footwear for our walk there as well as warm clothing (e.g sweater/coat etc).
Also, please remember to get field trip permission forms in for next Tuesday's field trip to Dallas road.
Devoirs:
Science: some students have not yet handed in their short assignment on a specific element and the minerals it helps to form. Also, there are several students who still need to submit their lab write-ups from last Tuesday's class.
Sciences Humaines: Please see last weeks post regarding city/river assignment which is due tomorrow.
Français: Please work on poem as it is due by the end of class tomorrow.
Note for parents: There are no scheduled parent-teacher interviews (change in calendar). If you would like to meet to discuss your child's learning/progress so far this term, please send me an email and we can set up a time to meet.
A demain,
Mme Couture
Hope everyone has a chance to enjoy the sunshine today!
Reminder:
For our visit to Mt. Tolmie tomorrow (Science-outdoor classroom) please remmber to bring appropriate footwear for our walk there as well as warm clothing (e.g sweater/coat etc).
Also, please remember to get field trip permission forms in for next Tuesday's field trip to Dallas road.
Devoirs:
Science: some students have not yet handed in their short assignment on a specific element and the minerals it helps to form. Also, there are several students who still need to submit their lab write-ups from last Tuesday's class.
Sciences Humaines: Please see last weeks post regarding city/river assignment which is due tomorrow.
Français: Please work on poem as it is due by the end of class tomorrow.
Note for parents: There are no scheduled parent-teacher interviews (change in calendar). If you would like to meet to discuss your child's learning/progress so far this term, please send me an email and we can set up a time to meet.
A demain,
Mme Couture
Thursday, October 20, 2011
le 20 octobre 2011
Bonjour,
Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!
Devoirs:
Science: If not already finished, please complete your short research assignment on an element and the mineral it helps to form (as well as a function of that mineral or element). Ensure that you have written the information in French and that you have checked spelling and grammar. This is due tomorrow (the 20th)
Sciences Humaines: For Tuesday, October 25th, complete the research assignment. Pick ten of the twenty largest cities in the world and write the name of the city, its population and if it is geographically located next to a river.
Reminder: Please return your permission forms for the November 1st field trip by Monday the 24th.
Reminder: Bring PE for Monday.
A lundi,
Mme Couture
Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!
Devoirs:
Science: If not already finished, please complete your short research assignment on an element and the mineral it helps to form (as well as a function of that mineral or element). Ensure that you have written the information in French and that you have checked spelling and grammar. This is due tomorrow (the 20th)
Sciences Humaines: For Tuesday, October 25th, complete the research assignment. Pick ten of the twenty largest cities in the world and write the name of the city, its population and if it is geographically located next to a river.
Reminder: Please return your permission forms for the November 1st field trip by Monday the 24th.
Reminder: Bring PE for Monday.
A lundi,
Mme Couture
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
le 19 octobre
Bonjour,
Maths: Please review for math "re-quiz" tomorrow if you are taking either of them (divisibility of numbers, analyzing data). Also, review information on adding integers and ensure you have completed the four questions given before the end of class.
Science: If not already finished, please complete your short research assignment on an element and the mineral it helps to form (as well as a function of that mineral or element). Ensure that you have written the information in French and that you have checked spelling and grammar. This is due tomorrow (the 20th)
Sciences Humaines: For Tuesday, October 25th, complete the research assignment. Pick ten of the twenty largest cities in the world and write the name of the city, its population and if it is geographically located next to a river.
Reminder: Please return your permission forms for the November 1st field trip by the 24th.
Reminder: Bring PE strip for tomorrow.
A demain,
Mme Couture
Maths: Please review for math "re-quiz" tomorrow if you are taking either of them (divisibility of numbers, analyzing data). Also, review information on adding integers and ensure you have completed the four questions given before the end of class.
Science: If not already finished, please complete your short research assignment on an element and the mineral it helps to form (as well as a function of that mineral or element). Ensure that you have written the information in French and that you have checked spelling and grammar. This is due tomorrow (the 20th)
Sciences Humaines: For Tuesday, October 25th, complete the research assignment. Pick ten of the twenty largest cities in the world and write the name of the city, its population and if it is geographically located next to a river.
Reminder: Please return your permission forms for the November 1st field trip by the 24th.
Reminder: Bring PE strip for tomorrow.
A demain,
Mme Couture
le 18 octobre 2011
Bonjour,
Lien pertinent pour le cours de science (les éléments):
http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/minerals/element.htm#1
Dictionnaires pour vous aider à traduire:
http://www.granddictionnaire.com/btml/fra/r_motclef/index1024_1.asp
http://www.wordreference.com/
Mme Couture
Lien pertinent pour le cours de science (les éléments):
http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/minerals/element.htm#1
Dictionnaires pour vous aider à traduire:
http://www.granddictionnaire.com/btml/fra/r_motclef/index1024_1.asp
http://www.wordreference.com/
Mme Couture
Monday, October 17, 2011
le 18 octobre 2011
Bonjour,
Just a reminder to remember PE strip for tomorrow as we have fitness studio and if the weather is cooperative, we may be outside.
There is no homework but please review math especially if you are taking the re-quiz on Thursday (for either divisibility of numbers or data analysis).
Bonne soirée,
Mme Couture
Just a reminder to remember PE strip for tomorrow as we have fitness studio and if the weather is cooperative, we may be outside.
There is no homework but please review math especially if you are taking the re-quiz on Thursday (for either divisibility of numbers or data analysis).
Bonne soirée,
Mme Couture
Friday, October 14, 2011
le 17 octobre 2011
Bonjour,
Just a reminder to bring PE strip for Monday.
Devoirs:
Review math concepts if you are planning to do the requiz next Thursday for divisibility of numbers or analyzing data.
Passez une très bonne fin de semaine!
Mme Couture
Just a reminder to bring PE strip for Monday.
Devoirs:
Review math concepts if you are planning to do the requiz next Thursday for divisibility of numbers or analyzing data.
Passez une très bonne fin de semaine!
Mme Couture
Thursday, October 13, 2011
le 13 octobre 2011
Bonjour,
Hockey Draft Website: www.hockeydraft.ca
User Name: Advisory51
Pass:gocanucksgo
Devoirs:
Maths: review divisibility of numbers if you wish to retake the quiz (there will be an opportunity to take the quiz again next week on Wednesday or Thursday)
Sciences: review terms discussed in class with M Patterson today (élément, roche, minéral etc)
Anglais: story draft to be completed for tomorrow.
Bonne soirée,
Mme Couture
Hockey Draft Website: www.hockeydraft.ca
User Name: Advisory51
Pass:gocanucksgo
Devoirs:
Maths: review divisibility of numbers if you wish to retake the quiz (there will be an opportunity to take the quiz again next week on Wednesday or Thursday)
Sciences: review terms discussed in class with M Patterson today (élément, roche, minéral etc)
Anglais: story draft to be completed for tomorrow.
Bonne soirée,
Mme Couture
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
le 11 octobre 2011
Bonjour,
Just a reminder that there is a Math quiz tomorrow (be prepared to find the mode, médiane, moyenne and étendue of a group of numbers as well as the "nombre abérrante")
Please remember PE strip for Thursday!
Mme Couture
Just a reminder that there is a Math quiz tomorrow (be prepared to find the mode, médiane, moyenne and étendue of a group of numbers as well as the "nombre abérrante")
Please remember PE strip for Thursday!
Mme Couture
Friday, October 7, 2011
vendredi le 7 octobre
Bonjour,
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Have a safe and enjoyable weekend with family and friends.
Devoirs:
Maths: review mode, médiane, moyenne, étendue and nombre aberrante by going over a question from this week at home. This will help you prepare for next week's quiz (either Wed. or Thursday of next week).
Sciences Humaines: A few students need to finish their topic and bring it for Tuesday. Please ensure you have the "end date" for your civilization so we can finish the time line.
Hockey Draft on Tuesday! Try to think of a team name!
Don't forget PE strip for Tuesday as we have Fitness Studio.
Anglais: If you want to, you can begin working on your draft for your English assignment (due Friday of next week).
A mardi,
Mme Couture
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Have a safe and enjoyable weekend with family and friends.
Devoirs:
Maths: review mode, médiane, moyenne, étendue and nombre aberrante by going over a question from this week at home. This will help you prepare for next week's quiz (either Wed. or Thursday of next week).
Sciences Humaines: A few students need to finish their topic and bring it for Tuesday. Please ensure you have the "end date" for your civilization so we can finish the time line.
Hockey Draft on Tuesday! Try to think of a team name!
Don't forget PE strip for Tuesday as we have Fitness Studio.
Anglais: If you want to, you can begin working on your draft for your English assignment (due Friday of next week).
A mardi,
Mme Couture
Thursday, October 6, 2011
le 6 octobre 2011
Bonjour,
I am so happy to be back! Thank-you for the lovely welcome today!
Just a few reminders:
Hockey Draft on Monday
Sciences Humaines projects due tomorrow (I will give you some time to finish the drawings in class and during Advisory (20 minutes) some students can finish typing in the library)
Maths: Please complete questions 1,4 and 6 on pages 169-170 for tomorrow (I handed out a photocpy of that page in case you weren't finished the questions in class).
A demain,
Mme Couture
I am so happy to be back! Thank-you for the lovely welcome today!
Just a few reminders:
Hockey Draft on Monday
Sciences Humaines projects due tomorrow (I will give you some time to finish the drawings in class and during Advisory (20 minutes) some students can finish typing in the library)
Maths: Please complete questions 1,4 and 6 on pages 169-170 for tomorrow (I handed out a photocpy of that page in case you weren't finished the questions in class).
A demain,
Mme Couture
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