Dance Party in Division 2

Lots of fun in P.E. today as two grade 7 students taught the rest of us a great new dance.  We are so lucky to have so much fun together!  The science projects that were due today look fantastic.  I have learned a lot already!  I am also enjoying marking the Novel Study projects.  For the most part, they are well done. 

Your child should have brought home 3 important sheets regarding camp today: a Medical Form, a Behavioral Contract, and a VSB Permission Form. Please read and fill out each form in full and return them to school by the 25th.

Just one final reminder about baby and current photos for all Grade 7 students.  Stepping Up is coming and we'd like to make sure we have everyone in the show!

Mrs. Soper & Miss Kelly 

Happy Monday!

Novel Study and French projects were handed in today!  I was very impressed.  Some students opted to take their Novel Study projects home after seeing some of their peer's work.  They will be resubmitting on Wednesday.  The kids continue to work on their science projects which are due in full next Tuesday.  Don't forget to keep the communication open.  If your child runs into trouble or are feeling overwhelmed, encourage them to email Miss Kelly or Mrs. Soper for support. 


Sports Day is this Thursday.  Kids were given their teams today.  The intermediate Sports Day will be at Hillcrest if you want to cheer them on.  There will be at 2pm dismissal that day.  Friday, May 15th will be a Professional Day.  Teachers will be working to create school-wide grade level expectations for our math goal.


Finally, Miss Kelly is still waiting for one baby photo and one current photo from each Grade 7 student.  All photos need to be submitted by Friday, May 15th. 


It's going to be a great week!


Miss Kelly & Mrs. Soper

May Days

Its hard to believe that the year is almost over.  Division 2 is working hard on our many projects and assignments.  In fact, we had both a Novel Study and French project work period today and both Maria and I were very impressed with everyone's focus and hard work.  Both projects are due on Monday!  We are looking forward to seeing the finished products.


If you ordered any plants for our Camp Fundraiser this year, they were delivered in classes today.  I ordered the hanging basket and the strawberry plant and they look healthy and full! 


In Grade 7 news, students have been asked to email Miss Kelly a baby picture and current photo of themselves by May 15th to use for the Stepping Up slide show.  Like last year, a team of students will be creating the show.


A big thank you to Heather Cohen, Kestel's mom, for coming in to show the kids in both Div. 2 & 3 how to make bath bombs.  It was really neat and I can't wait to try it at home. 


Lastly, thank you to all the parents who joined us at the Open House last week.  We love to watch students brag to their parents about something they are proud of at school.  If you weren't able to join us, perhaps ask your child about what they would have shared or drop by another time.


Fingers crossed from more sunshine,


Mrs. Soper & Miss Kelly  


 

Open House this Wednesday

This year, we have changed the format of our Student Led Conferences.  Instead of specific meetings, we have decided to host an Open House on Wednesday, April 29th from 2:30 - 6:30.  It will give you a chance to see some of your child's work, discuss their goals, and even do some math with them!  Thursday will also be an early dismissal day (2:00pm).  We will be having private, one-on-one meetings on that day.  We hope to see you Wednesday! 


Mrs. Soper & Miss Kelly

Due Dates

There are many projects and assignments on the go.  Here are a few important dates:

Tuesday, April 21 - Class Photo Day
Friday, April 24 - Grade 7 Social Studies Station
Monday, April 27 - Professional Day No School
Wednesday, April 29 - Novel Study Books Finished and Assignments Due
Thursday, April 30 - Music Presentations
Friday, May 1 - Science Organism Map and Labeled Drawing Due
Friday, May 8 - Diagram of Habitat Due
Monday, May 11 - French Mange! Skits Due
Monday, May 11 - Novel Study Projects Due
Thursday, May 14 - Sports Day
Friday, May 15 - Professional Day No School
Tuesday, May 18 - Science Project Due

Please note the overlap of the French Project and the Novel Study Project.  Students have class time for both, but will need to ensure that they are working a little each night over the next few weeks so that they don't ruin their weekend and yours!

Mrs. Soper & Miss Kelly

Things are heating up!

Things are starting to heat up in Division 2!  ACE Reports continue into their third cycle. Novel study is also in full swing.  Students should be reading for 20-30 minutes every night.  All students have a schedule they need to be following to stay on track.  Some students are ahead and have even started their final project.  We will also be starting a science project in the next couple weeks and there is a French project in the future.  It's important for kids to stay on top of things now.  Everyone should be doing 30 minutes of homework every day, with a max of 60 min.  Stay organized and reach out to your teachers if you are feeling overwhelmed. 


Mrs. Soper & Miss Kelly

Optimistic Easter

Hope everyone had a great long weekend!  Last week in Health and Career Education, we discussed Optimism.   The newest research shows that pessimistic thinkers are unable to access their prefrontal cortex fully, because those negative thoughts engage the amygdala.  This term, we are going to focus on positive self-talk, and thinking on the bright side of things - practicing optimism.  Try it for a week, and you will see the difference!  Here's a little song that really fits our view of learning in Division 2:  The Power of Yet


Miss Kelly & Mrs. Soper