November Notes

Big things are happening as the countdown to report cards is on!  Here is what our week looks like in Division 2:




Mad Minutes: As you may know, General Wolfe has chosen math fluency as one of its school goals. In Grade 6/7 that means that students are able to answer 50-60 easy multiplication questions in 60 seconds.  It's tough, but its an important goal as research has shown that children who are fluent in math facts are better at higher level thinking and reasoning.  Both the Grade 6 and 7s are doing "Mad Minutes" in class each week to practice, but they need more practice at home.  Check out sites like http://www.multiplication.com/games or http://math.about.com/od/multiplication/ig/Times-Tables-Worksheets/ for some practice sheets.  More importantly, if you notice your child still counts on their fingers - it's time to put those fingers away!  Practice single digit adding and subtracting equations over breakfast or in the car, just get those facts down.


Purdy's Fundraising: Camp fundraising starts now!  All students in the school will be bringing home a Purdy's brochure for holiday treats tomorrow.  Please encourage your loved ones and friends to buy their holiday treats from you and help keep camp costs low.  All orders will arrive the first week of December so you have lots of time to give them away.


Be Active Every Day Challenge:  Division 2 has signed up to participate in the "Be Active Every Day Challenge" that runs from Nov. 3 - 28th.  Students are challenged to:

• Be active for 60 minutes each day
• To eat 5 or more vegetables and fruit a day
• No more than 2 hours of screen time a day
• Cut out all sugared drinks (including juice)

Please support your child with healthy snacks and beverages.  Encourage them to turn off that technology, and grab a book, or go for a walk.  The best learners take care of their body to feed their brains. 


Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, Nov 4 - Science Station
Tuesday, Nov 4 - Dance for P.E.
Wednesday, Nov 5 - First Boys Volleyball Game at Livingstone
Thursday, Nov 6 - Rough Copy of Goals
Thursday, Nov 6 - Rough Draft of Persuasive Essay
Thursday, Nov 6 - First Girls Volleyball Game at Livingstone
Friday, Nov 7 - Girls & Boys Volleyball Practice at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, Nov 7 - Science Station
Friday, Nov 7 - Problem Solving
Monday, Nov 10 & Tuesday, Nov 11 - No School
Wednesday, Nov 12 - Articulation Meeting for all Gr. 6 & 7 Parents






Have a great week!


Miss Kelly and Mrs. Soper

Welcome Back Ms. Kelly!

We are so excited that Ms. Kelly is back in the classroom with us in Division 2!  Please feel free to drop by and say hello!  She is in the classroom every Friday and alternate Tuesdays, and in the library every Wednesday. 


It is another busy week.  Grade 7 students are handing in their "Day I Was Born" projects today.  We are so excited to see them all.  Grade 6 students have a math quiz on Place Value this Wednesday.  There will be a Code Red drill that day as well.  Students are also working on a dance in P.E.  The dance will be presented to the class on Tuesday, Nov 4th.


Halloween is this week too!  Students are encouraged to wear their costumes to school.  Just a reminder though, that there are no masks or weapons allowed at school.  We will be having a school-wide costume parade at 9am that morning.  Remember to be safe Halloween night! 


It's going to be a great week!


Ms. Kelly & Mrs. Soper 

What's New in Div 2 - Week of Oct 20th

Just a few reminders about this week:

• Wednesday and Thursday are 2:00 p.m. dismissals for Goal Setting Conferences.  I am looking forward to meeting with you and your child.  If you don't have a conference scheduled and you'd like to meet, I still have some spots open so just send a note or email me.
• Friday is a Professional Day. There is no school for students.  I will be at a conference on Education and Neuroplasticity.  I am looking forward to learning more about how we learn and how to best help kids understand the way our brains work.
• Friday Folders are this week, although they will be coming home Thursday.  Just a reminder that both the Bi-Weekly Progress Report and the Folder need to be signed.
• Attention Grade 7 parents: Mini-School information meetings start on Wednesday night.  Be sure to check out the following website for more information. http://www.vsb.bc.ca/programs/mini-school-registration

Hope you have a great week!

Friday Folder 101

First, hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving weekend! 


On Friday, your child took home their first Friday Folder.  The red folders will be going home every second Friday. They contain a snapshot of your child's success at school over the last two weeks.  No checkmarks are good; checkmarks are bad. Parents should sign both the Bi-Weekly Progress Report and the Friday Folder sheet indicating that they received all the documents that should have been in the folder.  The folder needs to be returned on the first day back to school which this week is Tuesday. If you or your child has any questions, feel free to email.


Grade 7 Parents should have signed a sheet for the "Day I Was Born" project earlier last week.  Students will have 4 classes to work on this project, but they need to bring in material to research that is not on the computer as well as any device that may help them.  The project needs a complete bibliography so remind them when researching to keep track of their sources.  The project is due Tuesday, Oct 28th.


Lots of big things happened this past week.  The Senior Boys Soccer Team, kicked some butt! The grade 7s voted on a design and ordered their "Grad" hoodies and all Wolfe Wear orders were submitted. Plus, we all bought some great new books at the Book Fair. It was nice to meet so many parents at Meet the Teacher night as well.


Coming this week:
Hip Hop Performance 2:15 Tuesday
First Humanitarian Club Meeting Wednesday Lunch
First Main Choir Practice 8:00 Wednesday


See you Tuesday!

Welcome to Div 2!

What an amazing class we have this year! Welcome to Division 2!  In our first week, we've had the Terry Fox Run, started a Hip Hop unit, and even begun talking about 5-paragraph essays (my favourite).  This past Friday, 3 notices went home: an information letter about Div. 2, a letter about Wolfe clothing and "Grad" hoodies, and finally school fees.  Please ensure that you read the information letter and send your fees in as soon as possible.


Just a reminder that Thursday night is "Meet the Teacher" night at Wolfe.  I hope to meet many of your there. 

Welcome Back!

Thank goodness summer is over!  :)  We are so excited to be back and can't wait to see everyone.  Students from Div. 2 will attend for one hour on Monday (9-10 am).  For the rest of the week, Div. 2 students will be divided up to join either Div. 1 or 2 as they attend different social responsibility stations.  Teacher and Administrators will be working to compose classes this week and we hope to have everyone organised into their new classes by the end of the week.  Look forward to seeing you all!

Slow Start to Year

Just a quick note to say that we miss you all!  Hopefully we will be back to school soon, but in the meantime, here are a few things you can do to prepare:

1. Spend 15 min a day reviewing basic math facts: addition, subtraction, and multiplication.  Try websites like multiplication.com.
2. READ, READ, READ! Pick a novel to end the summer.  Try something light and fun, but at grade level.  Try the Artemis Fowl or Percy Jackson series.
3. Have you held a pencil this summer?  Rarely, I bet.  Grab a pencil and write something: a grocery list, a chore list, your Fall schedule, a letter.
4. Learn a new word every day.  Check out http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/ and try to use it.  Write a sentence with it.
5. Play Sudoku, do a crossword, play scrabble.

Enjoy the sunshine! 


Mrs. Soper & Ms. Kelly