Weekly Message
Week of June 22th
Week of June 22th
Well it is hard to believe that the school year is over…
First, I want to congratulate all of you on making it through these unusual and unprecedented times… be proud of yourselves for making it all this way…
Second, although we were together only a short time this year I wanted to thank everyone for your continued patience and resilience with this school year… it will certainly be one to remember through the ages…
Third, I have included our final lesson for the year… as promised we will be studying Juneteenth as well as learning all about summer footwear – flip flops… did you know that flip flops date all the way back to Ancient Egypt… you will even have an opportunity to make your own flip flops…
Fourth, please see the chart below for information on picking up report cards...
First, I want to congratulate all of you on making it through these unusual and unprecedented times… be proud of yourselves for making it all this way…
Second, although we were together only a short time this year I wanted to thank everyone for your continued patience and resilience with this school year… it will certainly be one to remember through the ages…
Third, I have included our final lesson for the year… as promised we will be studying Juneteenth as well as learning all about summer footwear – flip flops… did you know that flip flops date all the way back to Ancient Egypt… you will even have an opportunity to make your own flip flops…
Fourth, please see the chart below for information on picking up report cards...
Fifth, I want to leave you with a gift, a declaration of self esteem and being proud of who each of you are (see below) …
All the best to everyone. Have a safe, happy and healthy summer!!!
Carrie AKA Miss Davies
All the best to everyone. Have a safe, happy and healthy summer!!!
Carrie AKA Miss Davies
To all of our grade 8 graduates, including many of your siblings and/or relatives,
Baby Naming Contest
We are awaiting the winning name...
If you wish, you can still do a survey of your family members or some of the people in your social distancing "bubble"...
If you wish, you can still do a survey of your family members or some of the people in your social distancing "bubble"...
Special Recognition Calendar
Month
National Indigenous History Month
In June all over Canada, we celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada
LGBT Pride Month
Every year, during the month of June, the LGBT community celebrates in a number of different ways. Across the globe, various events are held during this special month as a way of recognising the influence LGBT people have had around the world.
Days
Special Integrated Units
June 19th
Stayed tuned for our lesson next week
Recommendation for students in grade 4 from the Ministry regarding at-home learning is 5 hours per week focusing on language, math, science, and social studies
If it helps here is a quick outline for 5 hours or 300 minutes per week:
daily review of spelling words and exercises (see spelling section) (15 mins. each day total 75 mins. per week)
daily reading - even if they are reading comics etc. they are still reading (see weekly At-home lessons for books and read alouds) (15 mins. each day total 75 mins. per week)
math - review of math facts and specific areas (see weekly At-home lessons for math strands) (15 mins. each day total 75 mins. per week)
science - (see weekly At-home lessons for math strands) (15 mins. each day total 75 mins. per week)
social Studies - (see weekly At-home lessons for math strands) (15 mins. each day total 75 mins. per week)
Anything above this is great too... I have also included Heath Living, DPA, Art, Music and Dance activities in each of the At-home lessons as well as links for extra learning opportunities including worksheets, learning videos in all of the math strands and science strands...
If it helps here is a quick outline for 5 hours or 300 minutes per week:
daily review of spelling words and exercises (see spelling section) (15 mins. each day total 75 mins. per week)
daily reading - even if they are reading comics etc. they are still reading (see weekly At-home lessons for books and read alouds) (15 mins. each day total 75 mins. per week)
math - review of math facts and specific areas (see weekly At-home lessons for math strands) (15 mins. each day total 75 mins. per week)
science - (see weekly At-home lessons for math strands) (15 mins. each day total 75 mins. per week)
social Studies - (see weekly At-home lessons for math strands) (15 mins. each day total 75 mins. per week)
Anything above this is great too... I have also included Heath Living, DPA, Art, Music and Dance activities in each of the At-home lessons as well as links for extra learning opportunities including worksheets, learning videos in all of the math strands and science strands...
Literacy and Math Calendars
Online At-Home Lessons
These lessons include a variety of the subjects and topics that what I would teach the students over the course of a week or more and are also available in Brightspace. You can choose to complete what you wish...
Scaled Down Lessons
Below are links to the scaled down versions of each of the corresponding lessons listed above. You can choose to complete what you wish...
Above is a copy of the classroom header.. once you are in please go to the contents page for a list of lessons ...
** NOTE 1 - I sent an email which includes login details... if you have not received this email or any of the previous emails please check the junk folder or email me at carrie-anne.davies@granderie.ca and I will get back to you within 24 hours. You can also use my email to forward any work submissions you wish to share.
**NOTE 2 - when logging in please note that you must use the @granderie.ca that I sent you in an email in order to log in successfully... you will not gain access if it is not included as part of your user name.
** NOTE 1 - I sent an email which includes login details... if you have not received this email or any of the previous emails please check the junk folder or email me at carrie-anne.davies@granderie.ca and I will get back to you within 24 hours. You can also use my email to forward any work submissions you wish to share.
**NOTE 2 - when logging in please note that you must use the @granderie.ca that I sent you in an email in order to log in successfully... you will not gain access if it is not included as part of your user name.
During school closures due to COVID-19, your child has the opportunity to use Lexia Core5 Reading, a fun computer-based program that tailors instruction to their specific needs. The activities in Core5 support and build on English instruction and the reading curriculum, focusing on developing skills in six areas: phonological awareness, phonics, structural analysis, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Math Games
Students have their own login and password which was provided in an email by Miss Davies...
Math Worksheets
The following are two websites that provide free worksheets for all strands of math...
This section provides links to a variety of different at-home learning resources including Ministry resources, Board Calendar for math and language, learning videos and worksheets (some you may need to create an account but they are free).
This section includes information to help build and foster healthy living including coping skills, drawing, breathing, and yoga.
Virtual Field Trips
Take a different virtual trip each week... record where you went, what you did, what you learned, and who in your home may have come along with you...
Toronto Zoo to You
Meet one of the newest animals born at the zoo... Baby Long Legs
September Scenarios
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced the government’s plan for the reopening of schools in the fall. The plan includes three options: the continuation of learning at home; a return to in-school instruction with enhanced health and safety protocols; and, an adaptive learning model that features a combination of learning at home and in-school instruction with limited class sizes and alternating days and/or weeks.
The adaptive learning model, as outlined by Minister Lecce, provides for a maximum of 15 students per classroom per day. It also requires students to register prior to the start of the school year so that class assignments and timetables can be set in advance. If the adaptive learning model is selected for the start of the 2020-21 school year, the decision will be re-evaluated at the end of September based on direction from the Ontario Medical Officer of Health as well as local health officials.
Over the next month, the Ministry of Education is asking all publicly funded school boards in Ontario to develop operational plans to match the three options announced today. Grand Erie District School Board staff will have operational plans and protocols in place for all three options by the end of July. The Board will share specific details on Grand Erie’s back-to-school plans with students and families in August.
Grand Erie’s school-year calendar for 2020-21 has not yet been approved by the Ministry of Education. Currently, the first day of school is set for Tuesday, September 8.
The adaptive learning model, as outlined by Minister Lecce, provides for a maximum of 15 students per classroom per day. It also requires students to register prior to the start of the school year so that class assignments and timetables can be set in advance. If the adaptive learning model is selected for the start of the 2020-21 school year, the decision will be re-evaluated at the end of September based on direction from the Ontario Medical Officer of Health as well as local health officials.
Over the next month, the Ministry of Education is asking all publicly funded school boards in Ontario to develop operational plans to match the three options announced today. Grand Erie District School Board staff will have operational plans and protocols in place for all three options by the end of July. The Board will share specific details on Grand Erie’s back-to-school plans with students and families in August.
Grand Erie’s school-year calendar for 2020-21 has not yet been approved by the Ministry of Education. Currently, the first day of school is set for Tuesday, September 8.
