ALL ABOUT ME ASSIGNMENT

It's the beginning of the year and it's time to get to know each other.  Some of you are brand new to Lakeview School while others have been at Lakeview School for all your school years. It really doesn't matter; no matter how well you think you know someone, there's always something new to learn!

Your first assignment of the year will allow you to get to know everyone in the class a bit more, and more importantly, let everyone learn some cool things about YOU!

• What information do I want you to share about yourself?
1. Your name and picture
2. Hobbies
3. List and describe family
4. Future aspiration ie: dream job,  things you would like to achieve or have

Some More Options:

1. The funniest thing that ever happened to you
2. Someone you admire
3. A favorite or valued poem or quotation
4. Favorite Bands /or music (minimal passages)
5. Movies
6. Foods
7. Places you have been or would like to go!
8. Pets
9. Books
10. Strongly held belief
11. Friends
12. What you would like to do this year (camps, plays, sports)

First Step

1. Use a Storyboard to establish what order you will have your presentation in. Below are some important points to ponder:
1. Logical flow
2. Text drives the content…not the pictures.
3. Storyboard must be approved by teacher
2. 10 slide minimum----50 slide maximum. (presentation should be no longer than 5 minutes)

Next Step

1.  Once you are done the planning and storyboarding, it is time to start creating your presentation.  I would like you to use Animoto to make your presentation. While you are designing your project, keep the following in mind:
• What music will I  have in the presentation?
• What themes/colors will I use?
• What transitions will I use?

Last Step

1. When you are done your presentation and have proofread it NUMEROUS times, I would like you to download your presentation and save it under My Videos (make sure you're logged into your own account) AND your flashdrive.

ASSESSMENT- Be sure to read rubric carefully to ensure project is doe to best of ability.

Beginner: 1 point Novice: 2 points Intermediate: 3 points Expert: 4 points Teacher Evaluation Student Evaluation Organization Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information. No storyboard Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around. Storyboard not complete. Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow. Storyboard complete Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow. Storyboard exceeds expectations Project Requirements Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject. Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to expand only rudimentary questions. Student is at ease with content, but fails to elaborate. Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) with explanations and elaboration. Visuals Student used no visuals, or visuals distracted the reader from the content. Student occasional used visuals that rarely support text and presentation. Visuals related to text and presentation. Student used original visuals to reinforce screen text and presentation. Mechanics Student's presentation had four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors. Presentation had three misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. Transition Effects Slide and text transition effects distracted from the presentation There were no transition effects used. Slide and text transition supported the presentation Slide and text transition effects were used in an original and exemplary manner. Total----> 20-17= A 16-15=B Anything else will need to be re-done

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Cardboard Boat Races

·        Parents are welcome and encouraged to join us to observe the day’s activities.

1.    What to bring during the construction of the boat: 

a.    Please wear closed toed shoes (runners, etc.) no flip flops in the machine shop

b.    Bring meter sticks – SIEC does have some, however; not enough for every team.

c.    Sketch of boat

d.    Prototype

2.    What to bring during the racing of the boat: 

a.    Swimsuit (for the girls, a one-piece OR shirt cover-up; no bikinis)

b.    Towel

c.    Flip-flops/sandals to wear while you are waiting to race.  PLEASE NOTE:  THAT FOOTWEAR IS NOT ALLOWED ON THE POOL DECK.

3.    Bring your own lunch to the competition

4.    Schedule for the day is below

SCHEDULE

TIME	DESCRIPTION
9:30 am – 10:00 am	Arrival And Registration
10:00 am – 10:15 am	Announcement / Instructions
10:15 am – 11:45 am	Boat Construction
11:45 am – 12:30 pm	Lunch (Career Information and SIAST presentation (Rm 104)
12:30 pm –  1:00 pm	Move Boats From Gym To Pool
1:00 pm  –    2:15 pm	Boat Races
2:15 pm  –    2:20 pm	Awards Presentations and Dismissal

The 4 Stages of Digestion

Explaining our Learning-Digital Math Journals

Multiplying Fractions!

Human Reproduction

2012 Grade 8 Farewell

GRADE 8 FAREWELL

FAIRHAVEN SCHOOL

Dear Grade 8 Students and Families:

This letter is written to inform you of the final details regarding the Grade 8 Farewell

FAREWELL (Monday, June 25^th @ 7:00 p.m.)

Dress - We would like to keep dress fairly casual so that the students can wear the clothes again.  .

Number of Guests - Each student is allowed to invite eight-ten adult guests (usually parents/guardians, grandparents and ect.).    Invitations will be given to the students in the next few weeks.  In some circumstances it may be necessary for more guests to attend the program.  We would like to be sensitive to this; however, we need to ensure that we have adequate space to hold the program and maintain a relaxed atmosphere.  If there are special circumstances please indicate them on the attached information sheet or contact Mr. Catton.  Family, friends, etc. are invited to a reenactment of the Farewell Ceremony, which will take place on Tuesday, June 26^th,  at 10:35 a.m.

Class Photograph – Individual photos and a class photograph will be taken by Carman Mose Photography this year.  This is the second time we have used Carman; we chose to do so because the quality of her pictures are very high.  To see some of the pictures from last year check out the following link: http://animoto.com/play/NiAbNTiH1Ih64XiTAC6mxg . 

Below is a letter from Carmen Mose Photography:

Session fee of $20.00 per graduate, which will be covered by the grade 8 farewell account, includes all post-processing time of photos, as well as a DVD disc of all your edited and retouched photos for printing at your leisure. My hope would be to meet at an outdoor location.  This provides the opportunity for a fun and creative atmosphere.    For a class of around 16 students we would need one hour to ensure a group photo is included and opportunity for each graduate to get in front of the camera! In case of inclement weather, an indoor location would be arranged.  Please check out my website www.carmansphotography.ca
Carman Mose

Farewell Program – The program at the school will begin at 7:00 p.m. sharp on Monday, June 25^th.   Guests should arrive early to find their seats and take any pictures.  The ceremony will likely end at approximately 8:00-:30 p.m.  After the ceremony, there will be a dessert/tea put on by the Mr. Johnston’s grade six/seven class in the library.  The dessert/tea will be a place where family and friends can meet and talk for a while.  At about 9:00 p.m., the service will be over.

             

Yearbook – A personal copy of the yearbook will be available for all members of the Class of 2011/12free of charge. Students will be making the video yearbook using Comic Life. 

Farewell Slideshow – a copy of the slideshow will be given to each grade 8 student free of charge.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at your earliest convenience at cattonc@spsd.sk.ca .  Thank you in advance for your support of this endeavor.

Reminders/Homework

Reminders:

• practice ride/canoe #2 is cancelled tomorrow due to weather
• science fair-Wednesday, May 30th

Homework

LA

• Bullying Test-Wednesday am
• Here's the essay question: Explain how symbols are used in the novel. Specifically: what does the sunset symbolize?  The vacant lot?  2-Bit’s switchblade? Cars?  Bob’s rings?  What about the different books and poems Ponyboy reads.
• 10% bonus for those who dress up as a greaser or a socs

Dessert Theatre Reminders

Our dessert theater is fast approaching and the students still have a lot to do in order to be ready for the big performance!  On Thursday, May 10^th, the students will be doing 2 presentations with one being directly after recess (10:35 am) and the other at 7:30 pm.  Please notice the time change on the evening performance; this had to be done to allow for some of the actors to take part in a very important football game earlier in the evening. 

Ticket money is due tomorrow to allow for a seating plan to be made.  Students who do not turn their tickets in by that time run the risk of sitting in the back of the gym or, even worse, not having seating arrangements at all.  There are also a large percentage of students who have not handed in their dessert forms yet.  They were due over a week ago so they need to be in by tomorrow if you have not done so yet.  This is important because if we do not have enough desserts, ice-tea or coffee, other arrangements will have to be made.

Due to a shortage of storage space, please do not bring desserts in before May 10^th.  On May 10^th, students are able to bring them in either in the morning or at lunch.  If you are bringing in a dessert that needs to be cut, please cut each dessert into approximately 12 pieces.  Coffee and Ice-tea can be brought in anytime.  Don’t worry about plates, glasses or cutlery.

Please remember that the grade 8 after-farewell committee will be selling raffle tickets on gift baskets and 50/50 so try to bring some spare change…who know?  You might win.  Last year, the 50/50 was well over a $100 so it can make a great evening even better!   If you are able to come in early and assist with getting the desserts and refreshments ready, please contact me at cattonc@spsd.sk.ca or 683-7210.  Also, if you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to contact me

Stock Market

(password: Mr. Catton)

PSA #5-Physical Activity

REMINDERS

Canoe Safety/Rescues, Intro to Paddling Strokes, and Swim Evaluation at Harry Bailey Aquatic Center

·         During this session, students will be responsible for the following:

o   Bring proper swim attire

o   Be able to tread water for 1 min without assistance and put on a life jacket in the water

o   Swim a few lengths of the pool (life jackets can be worn); students can bring their own life jacket if they wish to

o   Work with Mr. Johnston on basic canoe rescues (t-rescue)

o   Work on basic paddling strokes

·         This session is mandatory.  If students are absent for the 1 min of treading water, they will not be allowed to participate in canoeing activities (Saskatoon Public School Division policy)

• loockers are $.25
   

Dessert Theatre

·         Money and tickets are due by Tuesday, May 8^th in order to make seating plan

·         I have only received 3 or 4 responses for the dessert forms.  All forms need to be in by Thursday, May 3rd

Post Fight Interview-The Outsiders

One of the most anticipated parts of the novel is the rumble between the Greasers and the Socs.  There is a lot of emotion and a lot of the conflicts in the novel come to a head in this scence.

Directions:
In a group of 5 or 6, you are to make a 2-5 minute post-fight interview.  In your interview, you must meet thge following criteria:

1. Have an interviewer who asks the characters questions that pertain to the fight
1. The group must come up with the questions together
2. The other students must represent the main characters in the rumble.  Every student in the group must have a role.
1. Ponyboy
2. Darry
3. Dally
4. Paul (the Soc who ussed to be Darry's friend)
5. other
3. When you chose an actor, try to use the language they would use; also try to display the emotion the character would have after being in the rumble. 
4. Once you have practiced a few times, record your interview with an IPad.
5. Put all the interviews together in an IMovie presentation
6. HAVE FUN WITH THIS!!

Examples of Post-Fight Interviews:

Homework

LA

• ch. 8 questions-The Outsiders
• AFL Final-must be finished by the end of Monday

Social

• gr.7-Treaty ed assignment with Mr. Johnston

Math

• a good start on integers review

Science

• ch.1 Test
• study notes 10% bonus
• Here's a big part of the test for those who actually check the blog!
• Here's a copy of the Cells Jeopardy to help you study

Homework

Science

• Ch.1 Test on Cells-MONDAY
• be aure to look back at chapter to summaries to make study notes

LA

• ch.8 questions

PSA #4-Physical Activity

PSA #3-Heart Disease

Gr. 7&8 AFL Writing Assessment Final-MONDAY

• 10 % for study notes
• Check out the following link to help with study notes
• pg. 24-48 are the best

Grade 7 and 8 Public Service Announcement #1-Drunk Driving

Homework

LA

• Ch.5 questions-The Outsiders-Wed
• Wanted Poster-Wed.

Math

• Dividing integers assignment-Wed.

Social

• jot notes and decision for 1st criteria-Fri.
• do not fall behind on this project!!

Health

• PSA-Monday
• post to You Tube and download (MP4) onto flashdrive using Zamzar

Gr. 4-8 Musical at Wildwood School

Our class will be Going to se the following musical:

Wildwood School Presents:

“Groovy"

“It was a generation of love…

a generation of peace…

a generation of flower power..”

Wednesday, April 25^th

@ 1:15 p.m. 

“It’ll be out – of –sight”

Science Fair Ideas

Looking for a Science Fair Idea?

Then check these four links for project ideas:

1.    http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/projects.html

2.    http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments.html

3.    http://www.kids-science-experiments.com/

4.    http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1762-school-science-fair-project-examples-and-ideas

5. http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/category0.html  VERY GOOD