Monday September 30, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Please make sure that you let your parents know that you got your math tests back today.  You can tell them the mark that you got and tell them about the fact that they will be able to see the test when your "Friday Folder" comes home for the first time.

Your homework for this evening is below:

Literacy - Read 30 minutes, complete your Reader's Notebook (due tomorrow)

Math - Retest is on Friday.  It is open to anyone who would like to improve their mark.

Social Studies - Complete chart and questions (due Wednesday).  You will need to use Britanica.  Remember to go to www.moodle2.yrdsb.ca

There will be math help tomorrow at lunch recess and Wednesday at morning recess for those who are taking Friday's retest.


Have a great night!

Mr. Carr

Friday September 27, 2013

Good evening everyone,

We had a great day today!  I am very proud of the effort that everyone displayed today as we worked toward doing our personal best by displaying enthusiasm and hard work in the activities we worked on.

Please remember that your homework for this weekend is to read for 30 minutes and then complete pages in your Reader's Notebook.  There is no limit to the amount that you complete in your Reader's Notebook, but I would like everyone to spend at least 15 minutes completing as much good work as they can.

Have a great weekend!  I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday!

Mr. Carr


*Note to parents.....

I am starting to write the blog in a way which is addressed to the students for I believe it serves as a way to develop a greater sense of responsibility for their own learning.  I would however appreciate parents taking the time to look over the homework as well.  The extra support that you provide is of  tremendous value to both your child, as well as myself.  Thanks so much!

Thursday September 26, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Tonight's homework is to complete the "Homographs" literacy page, as well as to bring in any final donations for the Terry Fox Run.  As well, we are having our first "Pride Assembly" tomorrow, so students are encouraged to wear their Rick Hansen "spirit wear".

It was great to see so many active participants in the Terry Fox Walk/Run today!

Have a great night.

Mr. Carr

Wednesday September 25, 2013

Good evening,

Tomorrow we have a big day.  We have the Terry Fox Walk/Run in the morning, and a math test prior to lunch.  Please ensure that you have returned the signed Terry Fox permission form, otherwise you will be unable to participate.

-Math - Study first 5 lessons in your workbook that we completed in class.  These are the concepts you need to know in order to be prepared for the test.  There should not be any questions in those 5 pages that you are unable to complete (this should be your goal) :) 

Have a great night!

J. Carr

Tuesday September 24, 2013

Good evening everyone, 

Please find tonight's homework below.


-Math - Study first 5 lessons in your workbook that we completed in class.  Come to school tomorrow with any questions that you have.  The test is Thursday and you need to know the concepts covered in those workbook pages in order to be prepared for the test.  (Due tomorrow)



-Art - Cross-hatching sketch (due tomorrow)

-Health - Compete questions #1-3 on scenario sheet (due tomorrow)

-Terry Fox Form signed and returned.  Terry Fox run is on Thursday.  Please come dressed for the weather.


Have a great evening!

J. Carr

Friday September 20, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Today we had the privilege of participating in "Right to Play" activities.  Right to Play is an organization which advocates for children around the world who are in situations which make it difficult to access various sports or "play" equipment.  I know our students had a terrific time enjoying the activities that our presenters led us through.

As well, this is just a friendly reminder that their are no classes scheduled for this Monday as it is a P.A. Day within the board.


Please find tonight's homework below.


-Math - Complete review package (due Tuesday)

Literacy - Complete Homonyms page only, not Homographs (due Tuesday)

-Science - Complete "Link It" page.  Be creative with your answers of how solar energy can be linked to the various forms of energy found on the page. (Due Tuesday)

-Art - Cross-hatching sketch (due Wednesday)

-Health - Compete questions #1-3 on scenario sheet (due Wednesday)

-Terry Fox Form signed and returned


Have a great weekend!

Mr. J. Carr

Thursday September 19, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Tomorrow we will have a presentation, along with activities for the students to participate in, from the "Right to Play" organization.  Please ensure that your Art Program permission forms are in, or else you will not be able to participate.  As well, please make sure that you are dressed for the weather, as we will be outside.

Please find tonight's homework below.


-Math - Complete Lesson 3 Page in Packet - Solve Problems Using Patterns (due tomorrow)

Literacy - Complete Antonyms page (due tomorrow)

-Science - Complete "Link It" page.  Be creative with your answers of how solar energy can be linked to the various forms of energy found on the page. (Due Tuesday *We will not be having Science tomorrow)

-Art - Cross-hatching sketch (due Wednesday)

-Health - Compete questions #1-3 on scenario sheet (due Wednesday)

-Terry Fox Form signed and returned

-Arts program permission form (Due).



Have a great night!

Mr. J. Carr

Wednesday September 18, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Please find tonight's homework below.


-Math - p. 5 in workbook (due tomorrow)

-Science - Complete "Link It" page.  Be creative with your answers of how solar energy can be linked to the various forms of energy found on the page. (Due Friday)

-Art - Cross-hatching sketch (due Wednesday)

-Health - Compete questions #1-3 on scenario sheet (due Wednesday)

-Terry Fox Form signed and returned

-Arts program permission form (Due).



Have a great night!

Mr. J. Carr

Tuesday September 17, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Please find tonight's homework below.


-Science - Complete "Link It" page.  Be creative with your answers of how solar energy can be linked to the various forms of energy found on the page. (Due Friday)



-"Getting to Know You" form (please return at earliest convenience).

-Gym form signed and completed (Due)

-Terry Fox Form signed and returned

-All forms sent home signed and returned (Due)

-Scholastic due tomorrow (for those interested)

-Arts program permission form (Due).



Have a great night!

Mr. J. Carr

Monday September 16, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Please find tonight's homework below.


-Math - Complete p. 10 #1-4 in textbook  (due tomorrow)....HINT:  For question #1, see if you can notice the length by width multiplication pattern to make the question easier.  This way you do not need to draw every array.

Literacy - Synonyms page (due tomorrow)

Literacy - Complete Friendship Recipes (due tomorrow)

-"Getting to Know You" form (please return at earliest convenience).

-Gym form signed and completed (Due)

-Terry Fox Form signed and returned

-All forms sent home signed and returned (Due)

-Scholastic due Wednesday (for those interested)

-Arts program permission form (Due).



Have a great night!

Mr. J. Carr

Friday September 13, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Please find tonight's homework below.


-Math - Complete p.4 in workbook  (due Monday)

-"Getting to Know You" form (please return at earliest convenience).

-Gym form signed and completed (Due)

-Terry Fox Form signed and returned

-All forms sent home signed and returned (Due)

-Scholastic due Wednesday (for those interested)

-Arts program permission form (Due).



Have a great weekend!

Mr. J. Carr

Thursday September 12, 2013

Good evening,

As of late we have been working on Descriptive Text Articles and how to answer questions using the "Answer, Prove, Explain" (APE) format.  In the next couple of weeks, students will be learning more about these types of articles, and their first writing assignment will be to create their own.  The APE format can be used to answer any type of question which relates to a text, movie, song, etc..

It is extremely beneficial for students to discuss what they have been learning at home, and even practice using it wherever possible in contexts outside of the classroom.  This will allow them to become more comfortable using their knowledge, as well as identify areas where they may need extra instruction or need to ask questions.

Please find tonight's homework below.



-Music - Duotang or binder brought in for music notes, and title page completed (due tomorrow)


-"Getting to Know You" form (please return at earliest convenience).

-Gym form signed and completed (Due)


-Terry Fox Form signed and returned

-All forms sent home signed and returned (Due)

-Scholastic due Wednesday (for those interested)

-Arts program permission form (Due).



I hope everyone has a great evening!

Mr. J. Carr

Wednesday September 11, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Please find the homework below, along with last night's message.  I will be including this message for the next few posts to ensure that all families have a chance to see it.  Thanks so much :)

Good evening,

As many are now aware, a letter was sent home with students tonight to serve as an official introduction of myself, as well as to make everyone aware of this blog which will serve as a means to keep the lines of communication open between school and home.  It is my hope that all students and parents will check this blog nightly so as to ensure that their child(ren) are prepared for class each day.  As well, this blog will serve as an alternative to agendas this year.  Students are still welcome to keep an agenda if they feel that it would be of benefit to them, but this blog will be the most accurate method of keeping track of homework.

Something I did not include on the "Getting to Know You" form was my email address.  My door is always open, and I understand that often the easiest method of communication is through email.  My email address is jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca.  For those who feel comfortable, please feel free to include your email address on the form mentioned above so that I too can seek to keep the lines of communication open.



Wednesday's Homework:


-Math - page 9, #7b in textbook (due tomorrow)


-"Getting to Know You" form (please return at earliest convenience).

-Gym form signed and completed (Due)

-Please bring a novel to school for silent reading (Due)

-Terry Fox Form signed and returned

-All forms sent home signed and returned (Due)

-Music - Duotang or binder brought in for music notes, and title page completed (due Friday)

-Arts program permission form (Due).



I hope everyone has a great evening!

Mr. J. Carr

Tuesday September 10, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Please find the homework below, along with last night's message.  I will be including this message for the next few posts to ensure that all families have a chance to see it.  Thanks so much :)

Good evening,

As many are now aware, a letter was sent home with students tonight to serve as an official introduction of myself, as well as to make everyone aware of this blog which will serve as a means to keep the lines of communication open between school and home.  It is my hope that all students and parents will check this blog nightly so as to ensure that their child(ren) are prepared for class each day.  As well, this blog will serve as an alternative to agendas this year.  Students are still welcome to keep an agenda if they feel that it would be of benefit to them, but this blog will be the most accurate method of keeping track of homework.

Something I did not include on the "Getting to Know You" form was my email address.  My door is always open, and I understand that often the easiest method of communication is through email.  My email address is jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca.  For those who feel comfortable, please feel free to include your email address on the form mentioned above so that I too can seek to keep the lines of communication open.



Tuesday's Homework:

Literacy - Similes page (due tomorrow)

-Math - page 9, #6 in textbook (due tomorrow)

-Health - Exit Card (due tomorrow)

-"Getting to Know You" form (please return at earliest convenience).

-Gym form signed and completed (Due)

-Please bring a novel to school for silent reading (Due)

-Terry Fox Form signed and returned

-All forms sent home signed and returned (Due)


-Music - Duotang or binder brought in for music notes, and title page completed (due Friday)

-Arts program permission form (Due).



I hope everyone has a great evening!

Mr. J. Carr

Monday September 9, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Please find the homework below, along with last night's message.  I will be including this message for the next few posts to ensure that all families have a chance to see it.  Thanks so much :)

Good evening,

As many are now aware, a letter was sent home with students tonight to serve as an official introduction of myself, as well as to make everyone aware of this blog which will serve as a means to keep the lines of communication open between school and home.  It is my hope that all students and parents will check this blog nightly so as to ensure that their child(ren) are prepared for class each day.  As well, this blog will serve as an alternative to agendas this year.  Students are still welcome to keep an agenda if they feel that it would be of benefit to them, but this blog will be the most accurate method of keeping track of homework.

Something I did not include on the "Getting to Know You" form was my email address.  My door is always open, and I understand that often the easiest method of communication is through email.  My email address is jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca.  For those who feel comfortable, please feel free to include your email address on the form mentioned above so that I too can seek to keep the lines of communication open.



Friday's Homework:

-Math - page 2 in workbook (due tomorrow)

-"Getting to Know You" form (please return at earliest convenience).

-Gym form signed and completed (Due)

-Please bring a novel to school for silent reading (Due)


-All forms sent home signed and returned (Due)

-Health - Exit Card (due Wednesday)

-Arts program permission form (Due).



I hope everyone has a great evening!

Mr. J. Carr

Friday September 6, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Please find the homework below, along with last night's message.  I will be including this message for the next few posts to ensure that all families have a chance to see it.  Thanks so much :)

Good evening,

As many are now aware, a letter was sent home with students tonight to serve as an official introduction of myself, as well as to make everyone aware of this blog which will serve as a means to keep the lines of communication open between school and home.  It is my hope that all students and parents will check this blog nightly so as to ensure that their child(ren) are prepared for class each day.  As well, this blog will serve as an alternative to agendas this year.  Students are still welcome to keep an agenda if they feel that it would be of benefit to them, but this blog will be the most accurate method of keeping track of homework.

Something I did not include on the "Getting to Know You" form was my email address.  My door is always open, and I understand that often the easiest method of communication is through email.  My email address is jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca.  For those who feel comfortable, please feel free to include your email address on the form mentioned above so that I too can seek to keep the lines of communication open.



Friday's Homework:

-Math - page 6, A-D in textbook (due Monday)

-"Getting to Know You" form (please return at earliest convenience).

-Gym form signed and completed (Due Monday)

-Please bring a novel to school for silent reading (due Monday)


-All forms sent home signed and returned (due Monday)

-Health - Exit Card (due Wednesday)

-Arts program permission form (due Monday).



I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Mr. J. Carr

Thursday September 5, 2013

Good evening,

As many are now aware, a letter was sent home with students tonight to serve as an official introduction of myself, as well as to make everyone aware of this blog which will serve as a means to keep the lines of communication open between school and home.  It is my hope that all students and parents will check this blog nightly so as to ensure that their child(ren) are prepared for class each day.  As well, this blog will serve as an alternative to agendas this year.  Students are still welcome to keep an agenda if they feel that it would be of benefit to them, but this blog will be the most accurate method of keeping track of homework.

Something I did not include on the "Getting to Know You" form was my email address.  My door is always open, and I understand that often the easiest method of communication is through email.  My email address is jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca.  For those who feel comfortable, please feel free to include your email address on the form mentioned above so that I too can seek to keep the lines of communication open.

Homework:

-Math - page 1 in workbook (due tomorrow)

-"Getting to Know You" form (please return at earliest convenience).

-Bring newspapers or magazines to cut out pictures for a collage (due tomorrow)

-Please bring a novel to school for silent reading (due Monday)


-All forms sent home signed and returned (due Monday)

-Health - Exit Card (due Wednesday)

-Arts program permission form (due Monday).



Have a terrific night.

Mr. J. Carr

Wednesday September 4, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Today we had the opportunity to meet as a school for our "Welcome Assembly".  Our school is certainly growing....it is an exciting time for Rick Hansen P.S..

Today a permission form was sent home for this year's Arts Program.  The form explains the program, which was well received last year.  It is not mandatory, but it is hoped that all students will participate. 

Please find tonight's homework below.  As well, please feel free to take a look at last night's post for a better introduction to our blog :)


Homework:

-Please bring a novel to school for silent reading (due Monday)

-Bring newspapers or magazines to cut out pictures for a collage (due Friday)

-All forms sent home signed and returned (due Monday)

-Health - Exit Card (due Wednesday)

-Arts program permission form.


Have a terrific night.

Mr. J. Carr

Tuesday September 3, 2013

Welcome to another school year at Rick Hansen P.S.!  It was so nice to meet so many parents this morning at the school.  For those I have yet to meet, I look forward to hopefully meeting you all soon.

This blog will be a wonderful tool for keeping parents up to date with that which students have been working on in the classroom.  The homework will be posted each night so that students and parents can ensure that they complete all work and come to school the next day prepared for class.  A note will be coming home shortly which will serve to better introduce myself and afford parents the opportunity to share any information they feel would be helpful in ensuring a great learning experience in our class this year.

Today a large number of forms were sent home, most of which are found in a "Student Start-Up Package".  Please take the time over the next couple of days to go over these forms with your child, and we ask that you please have them in at your earliest convenience.  Thanks so much! :)

Please find tonight's homework below:

-Please bring a novel to school for silent reading (due Monday)

-Bring newspapers or magazines to cut out pictures for a collage (due Friday)

-All forms sent home signed and returned (due Monday)


Here's looking forward to a great school year!

Mr. J. Carr