January 28

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Math- Finish pages 173-174 #1-6
Music-Music Tests for Musical Reflection(January 29th)
Language Arts work on final draft of persuasive essay. Speeches start on Monday.
Dress Up Day-Casual Dress all money goes to Chalice so bring $2
No school February 4th,5th and 8th

February 9th- Pizza lunch provided

January 27

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Math- Finish pages 168 and 169
Music-Music Tests for recorder(January 28th)and Musical Reflection(January 29th)Know all the parts of "Bach Chorale" and "Dona Nobis Pacem".

February 9th- Pizza lunch provided

January 26

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes


Research Aboriginal symbols for Talking Stick
Music-Music Tests for recorder(January 28th)and Musical Reflection(January 29th)Know all the parts of "Bach Chorale" and "Dona Nobis Pacem".

February 9th- Pizza lunch provided

Dear Grade 6 & 7 Parents, 

As many of you know, there was a Human Growth and Development Parent Support meeting for all Grade 4, 6, and 7 parents a couple of weeks ago, and we know that some of you were able to attend, which is great!

It is our belief as Catholics that parents are the first educators of their children, and this is especially true when it comes to matters of faith and sexuality.  The ministry of education recognizes our right to deliver the curriculum in a manner that is sensitive to our faith beliefs while still being accurate, scientific, and informative. 

In addition to the parent support meeting, there will also be some in-class lessons and activities on this topic in the coming weeks and months in Grades 6 and 7.   

• On Wednesday January 27 and Thursday Jan 28, Miss Winning and Mr. McNicol will facilitate two lessons (on growth, changes, and emotional and physical health during puberty and adolescence for both boys and girls).

•  On February 2 and 16th, Guest Speaker Tia MacDougall from "The Empowering Life Series" will be leading the two more lessons/talks (on how babies are conceived and develop in the womb, and on healthy relationships, boundaries, respect, and safety). We feel that the students will benefit from a discussion with someone who has training and experience in reproductive health and youth education and is able to provide them with accurate information.  We are confident that by working with Ms. MacDougall, we can ensure the lessons are relevant to the curriculum for each Grade level and are also in line with the Catholic values we are teaching in Religion. 

·         The Grade 6 & 7 classes will also be using the CISVA approved resource: Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School Edition to study about matters of faith, morality, and sexuality.  More information about the Theology of the Body Program can be obtained by talking with Mr. McNicol or Miss Winning, or by visiting http://thetheologyofthebody.com/book-resources/study-information/1851/tob-teens-middle-school-edition-jason 

·         If you have any questions at all about these programs or the information being presented, please do not hesitate to contact us at the school.

Blessings, 

Miss Winning and Mr. McNicol

January 25

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Language Arts-  Practice for Bible Readings starting tomorrow.
Math- Pages 154-155 and Pages 164-165
Music-Music Tests for recorder(January 28th)and Musical Reflection(January 29th)Know all the parts of "Bach Chorale" and "Dona Nobis Pacem".

Practice dance moves!!!!!

Dear Grade 6 & 7 Parents, 

As many of you know, there was a Human Growth and Development Parent Support meeting for all Grade 4, 6, and 7 parents a couple of weeks ago, and we know that some of you were able to attend, which is great!

It is our belief as Catholics that parents are the first educators of their children, and this is especially true when it comes to matters of faith and sexuality.  The ministry of education recognizes our right to deliver the curriculum in a manner that is sensitive to our faith beliefs while still being accurate, scientific, and informative. 

In addition to the parent support meeting, there will also be some in-class lessons and activities on this topic in the coming weeks and months in Grades 6 and 7.   

• On Wednesday January 27 and Thursday Jan 28, Miss Winning and Mr. McNicol will facilitate two lessons (on growth, changes, and emotional and physical health during puberty and adolescence for both boys and girls).

•  On February 2 and 16th, Guest Speaker Tia MacDougall from "The Empowering Life Series" will be leading the two more lessons/talks (on how babies are conceived and develop in the womb, and on healthy relationships, boundaries, respect, and safety). We feel that the students will benefit from a discussion with someone who has training and experience in reproductive health and youth education and is able to provide them with accurate information.  We are confident that by working with Ms. MacDougall, we can ensure the lessons are relevant to the curriculum for each Grade level and are also in line with the Catholic values we are teaching in Religion. 

·         The Grade 6 & 7 classes will also be using the CISVA approved resource: Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School Edition to study about matters of faith, morality, and sexuality.  More information about the Theology of the Body Program can be obtained by talking with Mr. McNicol or Miss Winning, or by visiting http://thetheologyofthebody.com/book-resources/study-information/1851/tob-teens-middle-school-edition-jason 

·         If you have any questions at all about these programs or the information being presented, please do not hesitate to contact us at the school.

Blessings, 

Miss Winning and Mr. McNicol

January 22

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Language Arts-  Practice for Bible Readings starting January 26th. Finish 1st draft of persuasive essay by January 25th.
Music-Music Tests for recorder(January 28th)and Musical Reflection(January 29th)Know all the parts of "Bach Chorale" and "Dona Nobis Pacem".

Students practice"Yakety Yak" and "Proud Mary". Practice dance moves!!!!!


Dear Parents,

The Grandparents’ Tea is this Monday, January 25th. We are asking that anyone who expressed an interest in helping, to please join us in the basement of the church for set up and food preparation at 8:15 am or after. All food donations can be delivered to the church basement after 8:15 am or with your child when they arrive at school. Please ensure all food is made with allergy free products.

We will start at 9:30 am with food service. The Grade 6 and 3 classes will perform shortly after 10 am and we will be finished at 10:30 am. We will then begin clean up and be done by 11 am.

If anyone could be available to take leftover food (if there is any) to the Door is Open at 255 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver, that would of great help.

Please remember, your help counts as Parent Volunteer hours. We thank you in advance for your help and support with this event.

Yours truly,

Ms. Purgatorio

Mr. McNicol

January 21

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Science- Chapter 5 test on January 22nd
Language Arts-  Practice for Bible Readings starting January 26th. Finish 1st draft of persuasive essay by January 25th. Bring persuasive essay to work on tomorrow in class.
Music-Music Tests for recorder and Musical Reflection during First Week of February. Know all the parts of "Bach Chorale" and "Dona Nobis Pacem".

The Grandparents' Tea is on January 25th now and not in February as written on the school calendar. Students are learning "Yakety Yak" and "Proud Mary". Practice dance moves!!!!!

January 20

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Science- Chapter 5 test on January 22nd
Language Arts-  Practice for Bible Readings starting January 26th. Finish 1st draft of persuasive essay by January 25th.
Music-Music Tests for recorder and Musical Reflection during First Week of February. Know all the parts of "Bach Chorale" and "Dona Nobis Pacem".
The Grandparents' Tea is on January 25th now and not in February as written on the school calendar. Students are learning "Yakety Yak" and "Proud Mary".

January 19

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Science- Chapter 5 test on January 22nd
Language Arts-  Practice for Bible Readings starting January 26th.
Music-Music Tests for recorder and Musical Reflection during First Week of February. Know all the parts of "Bach Chorale" and "Dona Nobis Pacem".
The Grandparents' Tea is on January 25th now and not in February as written on the school calendar. Students are learning "Yakety Yak" and "Proud Mary".

January 15

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Social Studies- p.6 of Long Road to Canada Just Talk About It #1a and 1b
Science- Chapter 5 test on January 22nd
Language Arts-  Individual Poetry recitals starting January 19th.
Music-Music Tests for recorder and Musical Reflection during First Week of February. Know all the parts of "Bach Chorale" and "Dona Nobis Pacem".
The Grandparents' Tea is on January 25th now and not in February as written on the school calendar. Students are learning "Yakety Yak" and "Proud Mary".

No school Monday the 18th.

January 14

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Math- Finish up to page 149.
Science- Bring an object or material to test for its ability to generate static electricity (examples- wool hat, eraser)
Language Arts-  Learn poem for individual recitation in class starting January 19th.
The Grandparents' Tea is on January 25th now and not in February as written on the school calendar. Students are learning "Yakety Yak" and "Proud Mary".

No school Monday the 18th.
Bring $1 or $2 if you dress up for Pajama Day tomorrow.

January 13

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Religion- Decision Point- Finish up to page 189.
Math- Finish up to page 148.
Language Arts-  Learn poem for individual recitation in class starting January 19th.
The Grandparents' Tea is on January 25th now and not in February as written on the school calendar. Students are learning "Yakety Yak" and "Proud Mary".

January 12

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Math- Finish up to pages 141-142.
Language Arts-  Learn poem for individual recitation in class starting January 19th.
The Grandparents' Tea is on January 25th now and not in February as written on the school calendar. Students are learning "Yakety Yak" and "Proud Mary".

January 11

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Math- Finish up to page 138.
Language Arts-  Learn poem for individual recitation in class starting January 19th.
The Grandparents' Tea is on January 25th now and not in February as written on the school calendar. Students are learning "Yakety Yak" and "Proud Mary".

January 8

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Days 29 and 30 of 30 Day Prayer Challenge-Religion- Decision Point- Pages 98-99- Take some time to do the Prayer Process on your own.
Math- Finish page 136. Everyone needs a protractor, a ruler and graph paper for Math in January!!! PLUS tracing paper!!!!
Language Arts- Learn poem for individual recitation in class starting January 19th.

The Grandparents' Tea is on January 25th now and not in February as written on the school calendar. Students are learning "Yakety Yak" and "Proud Mary".

January 7

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Days 28 of 30 Day Prayer Challenge-Religion- Decision Point- Pages 98-99- Take some time to do the Prayer Process on your own.
Math- Finish page 131-132. Everyone needs a protractor, a ruler and graph paper for Math in January!!! PLUS tracing paper!!!!
Language Arts- 1st copy the 1st paragraph for persuasive essay due tomorrow. Learn poem for individual recitation in class starting January 19th. 2 paragraph biography on Brother Andre due tomorrow.

The Grandparents' Tea is on January 25th now and not in February as written on the school calendar. Students are learning "Yakety Yak" and "Proud Mary".

January 6

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Days 27 of 30 Day Prayer Challenge-Religion- Decision Point- Pages 98-99- Take some time to do the Prayer Process on your own.
Math- Everyone needs a protractor, a ruler and graph paper for Math in January!!! PLUS tracing paper!!!!
Language Arts- 1st copy the 1st paragraph for persuasive essay due Friday. As of tomorrow, topics can not change. Learn poem for individual recitation in class starting January 19th.

Important date- Tonight, January 6, 2016 from 7 pm-9 pm is the Human Growth and Development talk for parents. It will give an overview of human sexuality from a Catholic perspective that will be taught in class. Meet in the Church basement. Children are not to attend this meeting.

The Grandparents' Tea is on January 25th now and not in February as written on the school calendar. A notice was sent home today with the students. Students are learning "Yakety Yak" and "Proud Mary".

January 5

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Days 26 of 30 Day Prayer Challenge-Religion- Decision Point- Pages 98-99- Take some time to do the Prayer Process on your own.
Math- Everyone needs a protractor, a ruler and graph paper for Math in January!!! PLUS tracing paper!!!!
Language Arts- 1st copy the 1st paragraph for persuasive essay due Friday. As of tomorrow, topics can not change. Learn poem for individual recitation in class starting January 19th.

Important date- Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 7 pm-9 pm is the Human Growth and Development talk for parents. It will give an overview of human sexuality from a Catholic perspective that will be taught in class. Meet in the Church basement. Children are not to attend this meeting.

The Grandparents' Tea is on January 25th now and not in February as written on the school calendar. A notice was sent home today with the students.

January 4

Happy New Year!

Homework

If all work is completed in school, read a challenging book for 60 minutes

Days 25 of 30 Day Prayer Challenge-Religion- Decision Point- Pages 98-99- Take some time to do the Prayer Process on your own.
Math- Everyone needs a protractor, a ruler and graph paper for Math in January!!! PLUS tracing paper!!!!
Language Arts- Have topic picked for persuasive essay by tomorrow. Learn poem for individual recitation in class starting January 19th.

Important date- Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 7 pm-9 pm is the Human Growth and Development talk for parents. It will give an overview of human sexuality from a Catholic perspective that will be taught in class. Meet in the Church basement.