End of Year Projects Q&A — June 8th

June 8, 2017 Ms. D

Hello everyone! Sports Day tomorrow, with 1:30 PM dismissal! Don’t forget to wear your colours, sunscreen, hat, etc. and bring water and snacks! The school also has a new phone number posted on the school’s website!

Here is a Q&A to help as we get down to the last-minute details of the final weeks!

When is the self-reflection for report cards that we put on the E-Portfolio due?

Please finish self-reflections, edit, and add detail before Wednesday June 14th.

When will we do the BOB Competition?

Originally it was for June 12th, but we are going to re-schedule to give you more time to work, as many of you will need it given how you say you are doing to present. So, we will have the BOB competition on Friday, June 16th. Please make sure you have read a minimum four books by Wednesday, though, so I can document your reading.

Where do I submit my Independent Project stuff?

Your typed bibliography, questions and answers, primary research notes, and any research that you have in digital format should be submitted to this link. Please put your name on the files. Make sure you give Ms. D permission to view. Let me know you have posted it.

What HAS to be typed up for the independent project?

Your bibliography, questions and answers, and primary research interviews/labs/observations need to be typed. If you don’t have your notes typed, that is okay, but make sure they go in the INBOX.

When is the independent project due?

Independent project bibliography, questions and answers, primary research, and notes are due by end of day Monday, June 12th. Presentation due Friday, June 23rd.

Can I start working on my presentation for the independent project?

You bet! As soon as you have submitted the items due June 12th, then go for it! Make sure you tell Ms. D what your presentation format will be. If you need supplies, please let me know.

When is the independent project presentation?

June 23rd, Friday, 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Parents and family, members of our community, and some administrators will attend at some point during that time.

Will I get more class time?

Yes! We will focus on independent project presentation prep, finishing math, and our masks project over the next two weeks. You will have time Mon-Fri the week of June 12th, and then Monday, Wednesday, Thursday the week of June 19th. Some time may have to be spent at home if you don’t use class time well, though.

What if I have a handout or brochure I want to pass out to people at the presentation?

Fantastic! Can you make sure to get it to Ms. D by Thursday morning June 22nd so I can photocopy it for you? Otherwise it may not be ready for the Friday presentation.

Can I have more than one type of presentation format?

You can do it any way you want, but be realistic. You only have so much time. For example, if you are planning a comic, keep it simple as that is a lot of drawing. If you are planning a website, keep it simple as it takes a lot of time. Please make good decisions.

What needs to be on my E-Portfolio?

You should be putting some notes, thoughts, reflections, and/or pictures about your independent project on the e-port. Thank you to everyone who has already! You also need to document your mask process, so make sure to take pictures and describe what we are doing!

When we will continue working on masks?

Tuesday: Finish sanding and paint base coat. Wednesday-Friday: some time to do painting. Tuesday June 21st fit masks on and begin to wrap it up!

When are all math tests due?

Whatever you finish by Wed. June 14th is what I will use for report cards; however, you are welcome to continue if you like.

When will we finish presentations for Disasters and French?

No problem. We are almost done with Disasters and will do four more presentations on Tuesday June 13th. Then we will do French and hopefully finish by EOD Wednesday.

What are we doing for our end of year party?

On June 28th, we will have ice cream sundaes and playing games. Everyone has volunteered to bring things. We have also decided to work on MACCadia and other free-choice activities the last week. Please have a swimsuit/towel handy in case we need a water park break.

When do we get certificates?

At the Recognition Assembly on Tuesday, June 27th, 9:15 AM. Parents can attend.
Grade 7 Leaving Assembly is Wednesday, June 28th, 9:15 AM.