This week, our Grade 6 students examined how Math can help us survive and thrive in the real world! We looked at some examples of ‘bad math’, and discussed strategies we can use to avoid being tricked into a bad deal. Feel free to take a look at our examples: Bad Math lesson

As we take the time to remember and reflect upon Truth & Reconciliation this week, our class explored the history and cultural significance of Pow Wow. We discussed the different regalia, dance, and music you might see if you attended a Pow Wow. Our class also chatted about how ‘indomitable’ means ‘never defeated’, and how Indigenous cultures have continued to resist against racism/colonialism. In the video “Indomitable”, DJ Shug and The Northern Cree Singers tell the story of a young Indigenous person who travels from their job in a city, driving many miles to go to a Pow Wow. Once they arrive, we see them changing into their regalia and connecting with community and culture.

This week, we have been learning the rules of sending formal emails. This year (and beyond), students will likely need to connect with their teacher(s) for information, submitting assignments, asking questions, etc. In the future, they will potentially need to send formal emails to employers, politicians, company owners, etc.

After practicing yesterday, we will be ‘testing’ our skills by sending a formal email. Please see the link below for our criteria and tips: Email Etiquette

Greetings to our Division 2 learning community!

It has already been such a busy, rewarding, and engaging first two weeks together! We have been hard at work getting to know each other, adapting to new routines, and considering the roles/responsibilities of Grade 6s and Grade 7s.

I am excited to get to know everyone, as both individuals and as a class!

I am looking forward to introducing (or re-introducing) myself to the wonderful parents/guardians/families that are supporting our Division 2 students during our Welcoming Conversations in October (more information to follow).

In the meantime, I have created a quick survey that I ask be filled in by the parents/guardians of our Grade 7s. This survey was also sent home on a pink form with our school supply list for the year. The survey can be found here: Parent/guardian survey

Please check out our class blog frequently for reminders, upcoming due dates, and videos/resources we learned about in class!

Best wishes,

Ms. Ward

Hello to our learning community!

Please remember for next week:

-Sports Day is fast approaching! If you are running a station, please make sure you have connected with the teacher supporting you

-Band musicians: your performance will be happening in 2 weeks, so keep practicing at home!

-Make sure you are staying on top of all your ongoing assignments, overdue works, etc.

-RSVPs for the Grade 7 Dinner + Dance are now overdue!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Hey, Grade 7s! A few important reminders:

-Your Game of Life Math project is now OVERDUE! Please submit it to Ms. Ramen ASAP

-There is a Pro-D Day tomorrow (Friday)

-Socials 1-pagers are due Monday June 9th

-French Films are either overdue (NIBS) or due June 13th (MIBS)

-please collect cardboard for your Math arcade projects

Hi, Grade 7s!

Some reminders as we embark on our final week in May!

Please remember:

-Your DEADline for overdue work is coming up quickly (May 30th). Make sure you have no owing assignments for either Ms. Ward or Ms. Ramen!

-Your Viking for a Day forms are due on May 29th. Make sure your parent/guardian circles YES or NO for your dismissal permission!

-Please return your green Cultus Lake forms (waiver and permission) by May 29th!

-Your French films are due May 30th

-Begin collecting cardboard (if possible) for the arcade project

Hello, musicians!

If you are in Band, please remember:

-Bring your instrument, music book, water bottle, etc. TOMORROW (May 15th)

-Check if you need to oil/upkeep your instrument tonight

-Wear your performance clothing (ex: white shirt and dark pants or skirt, a dress) for tomorrow

-Arrive to Lochdale on time (or a little early)

-Get ready to perform! We are excited to present all of your skills to the rest of the bands in Burnaby!

Please note that there is no band on Friday.

-Ms. Ward

Viking for a Day:  June 3^rd

12 PM -3:15 PM

Location: Burnaby North

Students will be heading to Burnaby North to participate in the “Viking for a Day” program. This event is designed to give students a better understanding of high school life, provide their schedules, and introduce them to peer mentors. A notice with more details will be sent home soon.

Grade 7 students will take on a leadership role in organizing and running Sports Day activities for the school.

Cultus Lake Field Trip: June 18^th 

8: 30 AM – 3:30 pm

Location: Cultus Lake Waterpark

To celebrate the end of the school year, students will enjoy a fun-filled day at Cultus Lake Waterpark. More details will be shared in an upcoming notice.

Dinner & Dance: June 20th

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Gym

A formal invitation for this special evening will be emailed soon. We look forward to a memorable night with our students!

Leaving Ceremony: June 26th 

9:10 AM – 10:15 AM 

Location: Gym

We will gather in the gym to honor our students as they transition from elementary to high school. The ceremony will include speeches from our Valedictorians and the presentation of Grade 7 awards. Families of our graduates will be in attendance, and due to the expected turnout of 57 families, seating will be limited. Please try and limit family members to 2 representatives per student. We appreciate your understanding.

Hi Grade 7s!

A few reminders for next week:

-please return your Battle of the Books novels to Ms. Ward ASAP

-don’t forget to upload your first paragraph (or more) of your Titanic theory to Teams ASAP

-bring your additional material (optional) for our Egg Drop challenge. We will be testing in 1.5 weeks!

-Crop comics are now OVERDUE

-Salmon PSAs are now OVERDUE

Enjoy your weekend! A special shout-out to our Battle of the Books team for representing us at the semi-finals 🙂