Thursday March 31, 2022

 Good evening everyone, 

Please find your homework below...

Art - Please complete THIS TASK (Due Wednesday April 6th)

Changing your Google Icon Picture - From March 28th - 31st, you will have the opportunity to change your Google icon picture.  Please remember that it must be appropriate, and you cannot have pictures of anyone besides yourself.  Click on THIS LINK for instructions on how to change your picture.

Signed Work - Please show your parents/guardians your marked work and then return the form signed.  Please have them sign to show that they saw each mark.  (Due - late).

Drama - Bring in materials from home that you want to use for your puppet show.  Remember, you are not being marked based on the quality of your puppets, but it is fun to make them :)

Weekend Math - Each weekend, I would like you to please take a little bit of time to practice some Math.  Here are the steps to follow....

1.  Go to "Extra Math Support" (found under "Math" section of Google Classroom).

2.  Choose at least one resource to review & practice.

3. Each weekend, choose a different resource.  This will help you continue to develop deeper mathematical understanding.  

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Wednesday March 30, 2022

Good evening everyone, 

Please find your homework below...

Game Time- We will be having some game time to welcome our new friend that will be joining us this week.  Feel free to bring any games that you would enjoy playing with your classmates.  Please remember that you are responsible for anything that you choose to bring.

Art - Please complete THIS TASK (Due Wednesday April 6th)

Changing your Google Icon Picture - From March 28th - 31st, you will have the opportunity to change your Google icon picture.  Please remember that it must be appropriate, and you cannot have pictures of anyone besides yourself.  Click on THIS LINK for instructions on how to change your picture.

Signed Work - Please show your parents/guardians your marked work and then return the form signed.  Please have them sign to show that they saw each mark.  (Due - late).

Drama - Bring in materials from home that you want to use for your puppet show.  Remember, you are not being marked based on the quality of your puppets, but it is fun to make them :)

Weekend Math - Each weekend, I would like you to please take a little bit of time to practice some Math.  Here are the steps to follow....

1.  Go to "Extra Math Support" (found under "Math" section of Google Classroom).

2.  Choose at least one resource to review & practice.

3. Each weekend, choose a different resource.  This will help you continue to develop deeper mathematical understanding.  

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Tuesday March 29, 2022

 Good evening everyone, 

Please find your homework below...

Game Time- We will be having some game time to welcome our new friend that will be joining us this week.  Feel free to bring any games that you would enjoy playing with your classmates.  Please remember that you are responsible for anything that you choose to bring.

Changing your Google Icon Picture - From March 28th - 31st, you will have the opportunity to change your Google icon picture.  Please remember that it must be appropriate, and you cannot have pictures of anyone besides yourself.  Click on THIS LINK for instructions on how to change your picture.

Signed Work - Please show your parents/guardians your marked work and then return the form signed.  Please have them sign to show that they saw each mark.  (Due - late).

Drama - Bring in materials from home that you want to use for your puppet show.  Remember, you are not being marked based on the quality of your puppets, but it is fun to make them :)

Weekend Math - Each weekend, I would like you to please take a little bit of time to practice some Math.  Here are the steps to follow....

1.  Go to "Extra Math Support" (found under "Math" section of Google Classroom).

2.  Choose at least one resource to review & practice.

3. Each weekend, choose a different resource.  This will help you continue to develop deeper mathematical understanding.  

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Monday March 28, 2022

 Good evening everyone, 

Please find your homework below...

Game Time- We will be having some game time to welcome our new friend that will be joining us this week.  Feel free to bring any games that you would enjoy playing with your classmates.  Please remember that you are responsible for anything that you choose to bring.

Math- Today, you started an open book quiz.  As we discussed in class, please use the tools on Google Classroom (Unit #14 - Percents) to ensure that you are ready to complete your quiz tomorrow.  Remember, it is important to use class time wisely, and complete all homework, so that you are keeping up with the learning.  I would recommend the following...  (due tomorrow)

1.  Start by reviewing the Jamboard

2.  Make sure you have completed the Your Turn Tasks & reviewed the answer pages.

3.  Use the "What You've Learned" if you need extra support.

Changing your Google Icon Picture - From March 28th - 31st, you will have the opportunity to change your Google icon picture.  Please remember that it must be appropriate, and you cannot have pictures of anyone besides yourself.  Click on THIS LINK for instructions on how to change your picture.

Signed Work - Please show your parents/guardians your marked work and then return the form signed.  Please have them sign to show that they saw each mark.  (Due - late).

Drama - Bring in materials from home that you want to use for your puppet show.  Remember, you are not being marked based on the quality of your puppets, but it is fun to make them :)

Weekend Math - Each weekend, I would like you to please take a little bit of time to practice some Math.  Here are the steps to follow....

1.  Go to "Extra Math Support" (found under "Math" section of Google Classroom).

2.  Choose at least one resource to review & practice.

3. Each weekend, choose a different resource.  This will help you continue to develop deeper mathematical understanding.  

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Thursday March 24, 2022

Good evening everyone, 

Please find your homework below...

Changing your Google Icon Picture - From March 28th - 31st, you will have the opportunity to change your Google icon picture.  Please remember that it must be appropriate, and you cannot have pictures of anyone besides yourself.  Click on THIS LINK for instructions on how to change your picture.

Science - Task #4 is due on Friday.  (Due tomorrow)

Math -  Tomorrow (Friday) you will be provided with the Your Turn Task for the lesson on "Relating Percents".  For Monday, please make sure that you have done the following.... (Due Monday)

1.  Completed Your Turn Task - Estimating Benchmark Percents.

2.  Completed Your Turn Task - Relating Percents

3.  Using Google Classroom, go over the answer pages for both tasks above.  You can also use the Jamboard to help you.  Always come to class prepared to ask questions on anything that is giving you trouble.  

Signed Work - Please show your parents/guardians your marked work and then return the form signed.  Please have them sign to show that they saw each mark.  (Due - late).

Drama - Bring in materials from home that you want to use for your puppet show.  Remember, you are not being marked based on the quality of your puppets, but it is fun to make them :)

Weekend Math - Each weekend, I would like you to please take a little bit of time to practice some Math.  Here are the steps to follow....

1.  Go to "Extra Math Support" (found under "Math" section of Google Classroom).

2.  Choose at least one resource to review & practice.

3. Each weekend, choose a different resource.  This will help you continue to develop deeper mathematical understanding.  

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

INCLEMENT WEATHER DAY - March 23, 2022

Hello everyone!

Today is an inclement weather day (snow day).  We will not meet on Google Meet.  You are responsible for completing the work that is being assigned on your own.  I will be answering emails (jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca) and private comments all day (until 3:40pm) if you need help at any point.

Your work is found below...

Math - Under "Unit #14 - Percents" please complete "Your Turn Task - Estimating Benchmark Percents".  You can use slides #1-5 on the JAMBOARD and the "What You've Learned" page & the Answer Page as TOOLS to help you.  Please use the TOOLS to help you do your best! :)  This is due tomorrow.

Drama - You have been working on your puppet shows.  Please collect any materials from home that you want to use to make your puppets.  You can bring these to school tomorrow and store them there.  Please bring a bag to place your materials in.

Literacy - Yesterday we learned, and practiced, using proper grammar and punctuation for dialogue/quotes in our stories.  Today, please do the following (it is ALL due tomorrow)....

1)  Use THIS LESSON to revise your stories and make sure that all of your quotations follow proper dialogue/quotation rules.

2)  Please review the following lessons and and revise your stories to make sure that you have the proper grammar and punctuation taught in the videos....

- Defining Sentences 

- Compound Sentences

- Run-On Sentences

I have included your homework below.  Have a great day :)

Please find your homework below...

Math - Your Turn Task - Estimating Benchmark Percents. (Due tomorrow).

Literacy - All revisions assigned from today (see above) must be completed and applied to your narrative story. (Due tomorrow).  

Signed Work - Please show your parents/guardians your marked work and then return the form signed.  Please have them sign to show that they saw each mark.  (Due tomorrow).

Science - Task #4 is due on Friday.  (Due Friday)

Drama - Bring in materials from home that you want to use for your puppet show.  Remember, you are not being marked based on the quality of your puppets, but it is fun to make them :)

Weekend Math - Each weekend, I would like you to please take a little bit of time to practice some Math.  Here are the steps to follow....

1.  Go to "Extra Math Support" (found under "Math" section of Google Classroom).

2.  Choose at least one resource to review & practice.

3. Each weekend, choose a different resource.  This will help you continue to develop deeper mathematical understanding.  

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Tuesday March 22, 2022

 Hello everyone!

Please find your homework below...

Signed Work - Please show your parents/guardians your marked work and then return the form signed.  Please have them sign to show that they saw each mark.  (Due tomorrow).

Literacy - Please write at least one sentence for each of the following slides on THIS ASSIGMENT - slides 4, 5, 6, 7.  This is what we practiced in class today.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please complete LESSON #12 for your stories.  You had plenty of class time to work on this, so it should not take you long to complete the finishing touches.  (Due Wednesday)

Science - Task #4 is due on Friday.  (Due Friday)

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Monday March 21, 2022

Hello everyone!

Please find your homework below...

Math - Please go over the sticky notes on SLIDE #5 of the Percents Unit Jamboard.  We discussed this in class.  It is important to understand why multiplying by the decimal works.  Come prepared to ask any questions that are confusing you.  (Due tomorrow).

Literacy - Please complete LESSON #12 for your stories.  You had plenty of class time to work on this, so it should not take you long to complete the finishing touches.  (Due Wednesday)

Science - Task #4 is due on Friday.  (Due Friday)

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Friday March 11, 2022

 I am not assigning any additional homework for March Break.  However, if there is anything on the blog from the last week that you have not completed, it is important that these are finished.  Please remember...you are given a lot of class time to work, so homework should be simply "finishing touches".  I never want you to have lots of homework.

Have a wonderful break!!

Mr. Carr

Thursday March 10, 2022

 Hello everyone!

Important...

I am not assigning any additional homework for March Break.  However, if there is anything on the blog from the last week that you have not completed, it is important that these are finished.  Please remember...you are given a lot of class time to work, so homework should be simply "finishing touches".  I never want you to have lots of homework.

Please find your homework below...

Literacy - Please complete LESSON #11 for your stories.  You had plenty of class time to work on this, so it should not take you long to complete the finishing touches..  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Spoken Word Final Task is due on Friday.  Make sure you follow the steps in THIS LINK.  (Due tomorrow)

Science - Please complete all of Task #3 - Hazards of Human Spaceflight (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please complete THIS TASK - the Amanda Gorman poem analysis. Please make sure you have attached this task on Google Classroom - under the Spoken Word Unit. (Due - late)

Literacy - Your "WOW" recording & your reflection question should now be completed & attached on Google Classroom.  (Due - late)

Social Studies - Please complete your rough copy for your postcard.  Please see Mr. Carr so that he can give you a postcard to write on. (Due)

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Wednesday March 9, 2022

Hello everyone!

Please find your homework below...

Literacy - Spoken Word Final Task is due on Friday.  Make sure you follow the steps in THIS LINK.  (Due Friday)

Literacy - Please complete THIS TASK - the Amanda Gorman poem analysis. Please make sure you have attached this task on Google Classroom - under the Spoken Word Unit. (Due - late)

Science - Please complete all of Task #3 - Hazards of Human Spaceflight (Due Friday)

Social Studies - On Monday you were given the following assignment.... (Due tomorrow).

1. Read THIS TEXT in groups

2.  In your own words, please explain the purpose of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission.  (Please answer using the APE Strategy, and ensure that you have details from the text.  Your answer should be at least 100 words long.)...Make sure to write your response in the PRIVATE COMMENTS of Social Studies - Task #7.

Literacy - Your "WOW" recording & your reflection question should now be completed & attached on Google Classroom.  (Due - late)

Social Studies - Please complete your rough copy for your postcard.  Please see Mr. Carr so that he can give you a postcard to write on. (Due)

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Tuesday March 8, 2022

Hello everyone!

Please find your homework below...

Literacy - Spoken Word Final Task is due on Friday.  Make sure you follow the steps in THIS LINK.  (Due Friday)

Literacy - Please complete THIS TASK - the Amanda Gorman poem analysis. Please make sure you have attached this task on Google Classroom - under the Spoken Word Unit. (Due Wednesday)

Science - Please complete all of Task #3 - Hazards of Human Spaceflight (Due Friday March 11th)

Social Studies - On Monday you were given the following assignment.... (Due Thursday).

1. Read THIS TEXT in groups

2.  In your own words, please explain the purpose of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission.  (Please answer using the APE Strategy, and ensure that you have details from the text.  Your answer should be at least 100 words long.)...Make sure to write your response in the PRIVATE COMMENTS of Social Studies - Task #7.

Literacy - Your "WOW" recording & your reflection question should now be completed & attached on Google Classroom.  (Due - late)

Social Studies - Please complete your rough copy for your postcard.  Please see Mr. Carr so that he can give you a postcard to write on. (Due)

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Monday March 7, 2022

 Hello everyone!

Please find your homework below...

IMPORTANT... If you are reading this on Sunday, below is MONDAY's homework.  Please refer to the previous post for FRIDAY's homework.

Literacy - Please complete THIS TASK - the Amanda Gorman poem analysis. Please make sure you have attached this task on Google Classroom - under the Spoken Word Unit. (Due Wednesday)

Science - Please complete all of Task #3 - Hazards of Human Spaceflight (Due Friday March 11th)

Social Studies - On Monday you were given the following assignment.... (Due Thursday).

1. Read THIS TEXT in groups

2.  In your own words, please explain the purpose of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission.  (Please answer using the APE Strategy, and ensure that you have details from the text.  Your answer should be at least 100 words long.)...Make sure to write your response in the PRIVATE COMMENTS of Social Studies - Task #7.

Literacy - Your "WOW" recording & your reflection question should now be completed & attached on Google Classroom.  (Due - late)

Social Studies - Please complete your rough copy for your postcard.  Please see Mr. Carr so that he can give you a postcard to write on. (Due)

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Friday March 4, 2022

  Hello everyone!

Please find your homework below...

Math - Unit 12 Test will be on Friday March 4th.  We will set the exact date once we have completed the final lesson of the unit.  In the meantime, you can begin studying by using the review found on slides 17 & 18 of THIS JAMBOARD.  (Test - will continue on Monday)

Science - Please complete question 3 (a, b, c & d) for Task #3 - Hazards of Human Spaceflight (Due - late)

Social Studies - Indigenous Activism Task is due Monday.  Please note...you do not need to do the artistic/creative portion mentioned in the last question - you only need to answer the questions.  (Due Monday)

Literacy - Your "WOW" recording & your reflection question should now be completed & attached on Google Classroom.  (Due - late)

Social Studies - Please complete your rough copy for your postcard.  Please see Mr. Carr so that he can give you a postcard to write on. (Due)

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Thursday March 3, 2022

 Hello everyone!

Please find your homework below...

VERY IMPORTANT INFO - Your Math test is TOMORROW, but I will not be there for the remainder of this week.  We will still have the Math test, but I recognize that there may be a few of you who wanted to come in at morning recess for extra help.  To make sure you get the help you need, please do me the following...

Email me a question (jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca).  If I cannot answer it over email, I will provide you help on Monday and let you go and finish your test.   I WILL NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS ON MONDAY IF I DID NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL QUESTION FROM YOU FIRST.  This is to make sure you are responsible to study & prepare for the test.

Math - Unit 12 Test will be on Friday March 4th.  We will set the exact date once we have completed the final lesson of the unit.  In the meantime, you can begin studying by using the review found on slides 17 & 18 of THIS JAMBOARD.  (Test tomorrow)

Science - Please complete question 3 (a, b, c & d) for Task #3 - Hazards of Human Spaceflight (Due tomorrow)

Social Studies - Indigenous Activism Task is due Monday.  (Due Monday)

Literacy - Your "WOW" recording & your reflection question should now be completed & attached on Google Classroom.  (Due)

Social Studies - Please complete your rough copy for your postcard.  Please see Mr. Carr so that he can give you a postcard to write on. (Due)

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Wednesday March 2, 2022

Hello everyone!

Please find your homework below...

VERY IMPORTANT INFO - Your Math test is on Friday, but I will not be there for the remainder of this week.  We will still have the Math test on Friday, but I recognize that there may be a few of you who wanted to come in at morning recess for extra help.  To make sure you get the help you need, please do me the following...

Email me a question (jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca).  If I cannot answer it over email, I will provide you help on Monday and let you go and finish your test.   I WILL NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS ON MONDAY IF I DID NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL QUESTION FROM YOU FIRST.  This is to make sure you are responsible to study & prepare for the test.

Math - Unit 12 Test will be on Friday March 4th.  We will set the exact date once we have completed the final lesson of the unit.  In the meantime, you can begin studying by using the review found on slides 17 & 18 of THIS JAMBOARD.  (Test Friday)

Science - Please complete question 3 (a, b, c & d) for Task #3 - Hazards of Human Spaceflight (Due Friday)

Social Studies - Indigenous Activism Task is due Monday.  (Due Monday)

Literacy - Your "WOW" recording & your reflection question should now be completed & attached on Google Classroom.  (Due)

Social Studies - Please complete your rough copy for your postcard.  Please see Mr. Carr so that he can give you a postcard to write on. (Due)

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Tuesday March 1, 2022

 Hello everyone!

Please find your homework below...

Literacy - Please complete the first 2 questions from THIS TASK that we worked on today in class.  Please remember, there is no wrong way to do this.  These poems are meant to be difficult and make you think.  You will not understand everything in them, but you can share what you THINK they mean.  This requires deep thinking.  (Due tomorrow)

Math - Unit 12 Test will be on Friday March 4th.  We will set the exact date once we have completed the final lesson of the unit.  In the meantime, you can begin studying by using the review found on slides 17 & 18 of THIS JAMBOARD.  (Test Friday)

Drama - Please complete the plan for your puppet show by completing the work on slide 8 of the Puppet Show Project.  (Due tomorrow).

Science - Please complete question 3 (a, b, c & d) for Task #3 - Hazards of Human Spaceflight (Due Friday)

Literacy - Your "WOW" recording & your reflection question should now be completed & attached on Google Classroom.  (Due)

Social Studies - Indigenous Activism Task is due Monday.  (Due Monday)

Social Studies - Please complete your rough copy for your postcard.  Please see Mr. Carr so that he can give you a postcard to write on. (Due)

 Extra Resources to Support Your Learning

Homework Checklist- If you are having a hard time getting your homework completed, THIS CHECKLIST can help.  A copy of it is also found under "Important Information" on Google Classroom.

Math Extra Practice - There are a series of lessons under the "Math" section of Google Classroom.  The title is Extra Math Support.

Have a great evening everyone!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca