Author: Smith Joanne

I started teaching January, 1999

Mother’s Day love and care

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The people who make up our families love and care for us. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Grandparents Day are special days in which we show our appreciation for the wonderful people in our families.

Think back to Mother’s Day on Sunday May 10, 2020.  Share your story of how you made her feel important, especially during this unusual and stressful covid-19 pandemic.

prompt — “This is how I was able to use my strengths to contribute to my family on Mother’s Day.”

We got to visit real courtrooms!

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On June 12th, the grade 7s visited the downtown Vancouver law courts to watch real trials in progress and observe the roles of justice system professionals: judges, lawyers, sheriffs, and court clerks. Participants may see witnesses and the accused in court.  There may also be the possibility to see a jury trial.  You got to meet a judge and a lawyer for 30 minutes each to ask about their role and experience in the justice system.

  1.  I think this court setting is important because _______ .
  2. Some important concepts are _____________ .  Or the big idea is ____________ .
  3. see blue sentence starters for other response ideas     click here

We Walk For Water 2019

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https://www.we.org/we-schools/program/campaigns/we-walk-for-water/

We helped turn clean water on for people around the world.

Clean water is the fastest way to change a life. When communities gain access to clean water, young girls can go to school, and the health of the entire community improves. You can help create this ripple effect of change. Walk, fundraise, or donate and turn clean water on!

Awesome grade 7 students in Me to We walked for water with milk jugs or pails.  The event happened on a sunny, hot Thursday of May 23rd, 2019 during their lunchtime.  Each of them committed to collecting $25 in pledges.  Twenty-five dollars gives one person water for life.

  

  1.  I am proud of this because…
  2. Something new that I learned and understand better…
  3. My biggest challenge was…
  4. I still have questions and uncertainties about…
  5. How much money did you raise towards your goal of $25?
  6. Why are you grateful for access to clean water?  How would your life be different if you didn’t have access to clean water?
  7. How will your actions create an impact in developing communities around the world?

I am a Young Entrepreneur – (Part A) considering my success

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Congratulations!  Now that you have finished your Young Entrepreneur Marketplace, you can consider your success and learn from your experience.

[Trademark by PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs, an educational program designed for grades 4-8 classrooms.  PowerPlay Strategies Incorporated, Surrey, B.C.]   www.powerplayforsuccess.com    (Thanks Mr. Baldin for introducing this to our school c/o Vancity).

1.  What did you enjoy? 

2.  What did you learn?

3.  What was one problem you had?  How did you overcome it?

I am a Young Entrepreneur – (Part B) evaluating my product

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You must also consider the success of your product.  Remember, the amount of money you made is not what’s most important.  The main goal with this program was to have fun learning about business.

  1.  Begin by telling us your business name and slogan (do you have a pic?)
  2. How do you feel about the product you selected for your business?
  3. What are some tips that you could use to select a product to sell in the future?

Quiet Time

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Dear student.  We have been doing Quiet Time for a few months now…15 minutes, 3 times a week:

1. What things do you choose to do during your Quiet Time?

2. What do you like or don’t like about Quiet Time, and why?

3.  What do you feel during Quiet Time?

4.  What do you notice about it?

5. What does it mean to you?

6. What surprised you?

7.  Do you have any questions?

Before you blog, I expect you to read the QUIET TIME BROCHURE posted on our class website. I look forward to hearing from you.

We Walk for Water

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https://www.we.org/we-schools/program/campaigns/we-walk-for-water/

Every day girls must walk hours to collect clean water.
We’re the generation who can change this.

Twenty awesome grade 7 students in Me to We walked for water on Thursday, May 24th, 2018 during their lunchtime.  Each of them committed to collecting $25 in pledges.  Twenty-five dollars gives one person water for life.

  1.  I am proud of this because…
  2. Something new that I learned and understand better…
  3. My biggest challenge was…
  4. I still have questions and uncertainties about…

Young Entrepreneurs: considering your success (Part A)

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Congratulations!  Now that you have finished your Young Entrepreneur marketplace, you can consider your success and learn from your experience.

[Trademark by PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs, an educational program designed for grades 4-8 classrooms.  PowerPlay Strategies Incorporated, Surrey, B.C.]   www.powerplayforsuccess.com    (Thanks Mr. Baldin for introducing this to our school c/o Vancity).

1.  What did you enjoy? 

2.  What did you learn?

3.  What was one problem you had?  How did you overcome it?

Young Entrepreneurs: evaluating your product (Part B)

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You must also consider the success of your product.  Remember, the amount of money you made is not what’s most important.  The main goal with this program was to have fun learning about business.

  1.  Begin by telling us your business name and slogan (do you have a pic?)
  2. How do you feel about the product you selected for your business?
  3. What are some tips that you could use to select a product to sell in the future?
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