Friday December 22, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

To all those celebrating Christmas, I wish you a very Merry Christmas!  

And I wish all families a wonderful holiday season and hope you have a very restful break full of tons of joy!

My hope is that everyone is able to enjoy their 2 week break, and not think about school at all.  However, if any of these assignments below are not yet complete, please take the time to complete them prior to returning in January....

Literacy - Please check the private comments for the "WOW Unit" on Google Classroom.  If you received a note saying that task #1 was incomplete, you have a failing mark.  It is your responsibility to come see me at morning recess so that I can assess this for you.  Thank you.  (Due - late)

Science - Please complete Task #7 - Human Genome Project. (Due)

Math - For Lesson #7 - Rate of Change on Scatter Plots, please complete Review Questions #1-3 (2 correct each), and then questions 1-7.  (Due).  

Literacy - By now, everyone is expected to have their "WOW Presentations" planned so that when we return from the break you are ready to record.  Please use the organizers to plan your presentation.  (Due)

History - Task D - The Indian Act, Treaties, Residential Schools (Due)

Dance - Please complete the elements of dance notes that you worked on in your groups today in class.  It is at the bottom of this document (Due)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday December 21, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Spirit Week - The final week before the break is spirit week :)  Here are the themes for each day...

Friday - Festive Friday 

My hope is that everyone is able to enjoy their 2 week break, and not think about school at all.  However, if any of these assignments below are not yet complete, please take the time to complete them prior to returning in January.

Literacy - Please check the private comments for the "WOW Unit" on Google Classroom.  If you received a note saying that task #1 was incomplete, you have a failing mark.  It is your responsibility to come see me at morning recess so that I can assess this for you.  Thank you.  (Due - late)

Science - Please complete Task #7 - Human Genome Project. (Due tomorrow)

Math - For Lesson #7 - Rate of Change on Scatter Plots, please complete Review Questions #1-3 (2 correct each), and then questions 1-7.  (Due tomorrow).  

Literacy - By now, everyone is expected to have their "WOW Presentations" planned so that when we return from the break you are ready to record.  Please use the organizers to plan your presentation.  (Due tomorrow)

History - Task D - The Indian Act, Treaties, Residential Schools (Due)

Dance - Please complete the elements of dance notes that you worked on in your groups today in class.  It is at the bottom of this document (Due)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday December 20, 2023

  Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Spirit Week - The final week before the break is spirit week :)  Here are the themes for each day...

Thursday - Hat Day

Friday - Festive Friday 

Literacy - Please check the private comments for the "WOW Unit" on Google Classroom.  If you received a note saying that task #1 was incomplete, you have a failing mark.  It is your responsibility to come see me at morning recess so that I can assess this for you.  Thank you.  (Due - late)

Science - Please complete Task #7 - Human Genome Project (due tomorrow)

Math - For Lesson #6 - Interpreting Scatter Plots, please complete Review Questions #1-3 (2 correct each), and then questions 1-6.  (Due).  

History - Task D - The Indian Act, Treaties, Residential Schools (Due)

Dance - Please complete the elements of dance notes that you worked on in your groups today in class.  It is at the bottom of this document (Due)

Literacy - By Thursday, everyone is expected to have their "WOW Presentations" planned so that when we return from the break you are ready to record.  Please use the organizers to plan your presentation.  (Due Friday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday December 19, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Spirit Week - The final week before the break is spirit week :)  Here are the themes for each day...

Tuesday - Twin/Triplet Day

Wednesday - Dress like someone you admire (role model, singer, actor, etc.)

Thursday - Hat Day

Friday - Festive Friday 

Literacy - Please check the private comments for the "WOW Unit" on Google Classroom.  If you received a note saying that task #1 was incomplete, you have a failing mark.  It is your responsibility to come see me at morning recess so that I can assess this for you.  Thank you.  (Due - late)

Science - Please complete Task #7 - Human Genome Project (due Thursday)

Math - For Lesson #6 - Interpreting Scatter Plots, please complete Review Questions #1-3 (2 correct each), and then questions 1-6.  (Due tomorrow).  

History - Task D - The Indian Act, Treaties, Residential Schools (Due tomorrow)

Dance - Please complete the elements of dance notes that you worked on in your groups today in class.  It is at the bottom of this document (Due)

Literacy - By Thursday, everyone is expected to have their "WOW Presentations" planned so that when we return from the break you are ready to record.  Please use the organizers to plan your presentation.  (Due Thursday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday December 18, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Spirit Week - The final week before the break is spirit week :)  Here are the themes for each day...

Tuesday - Twin/Triplet Day

Wednesday - Dress like someone you admire (role model, singer, actor, etc.)

Thursday - Hat Day

Friday - Festive Friday 

Literacy - Please check the private comments for the "WOW Unit" on Google Classroom.  If you received a note saying that task #1 was incomplete, you have a failing mark.  It is your responsibility to come see me at morning recess so that I can assess this for you.  Thank you.  (Due - late)

Science - Please complete Task #7 - Human Genome Project (due Wednesday)

Math - If you were absent, and if you are feeling up to it, please watch the video lessons for Lesson #6 - Interpreting Scatter Plots.  We will be working on the practice questions tomorrow.  

Dance - Please complete the elements of dance notes that you worked on in your groups today in class.  It is at the bottom of this document (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Reverse It Writing is now due.  Please make sure your poem, and media presentation has been attached on Google Classroom.  For those who have extensions, please let me know when you are done.  You are encouraged to complete it this week.  (Due).

History - Task D - The Indian Act, Treaties, Residential Schools (Due Wednesday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Friday December 15, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Spirit Week - The final week before the break is spirit week :)  Here are the themes for each day...

Monday - Comfy Cozy Day

Tuesday - Twin/Triplet Day

Wednesday - Dress like someone you admire (singer, actor, Mr. Carr, etc.... J/K!  Just making sure you're reading this.  Hahaha!  First one to tell me they saw this wins!)

Thursday - Hat Day

Friday - Festive Friday 

Science - Please complete questions a, b, c, d & e.  You do not need to complete any other portions of the assignment.  (Due Monday)

Math - Please complete Lesson #5 - Interpreting Histograms.  Please view the video lessons, and then complete the following work.... (Due Monday)

1. Exercises #5

Literacy - Reverse It Writing  - poem and media text component should now be done.  If it is not, please have completed by Monday.  If you have been away the last 2 days, please do not worry about being completed for Monday.  If you have your poem done, that would be great, but it is okay if you don't.  You can see me when you return to school and we will figure out next steps and due dates.  (Due Monday)  

Literacy - Please choose your TOPIC, as well as your PURPOSE & AUDIENCE for the "WOW Presentation Final Task".  (Due)

Literacy - Please complete THIS TASK.  As discussed in class, please identify the "WOW" strategies you find in the video that you choose to analyze.  Then, for each WOW strategy, please answer the 3 questions in the chart.  You can be brief with your answers (3-4 sentences) for each.  Please try and find at least 6 different "WOW" strategies. (Due).

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due - please be prepared with your group to present).

History - Task C - Louis Riel completed (Due)

History - Task D - The Indian Act, Treaties, Residential Schools (Due Wednesday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday December 14, 2023

  Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Spirit Week - The final week before the break is spirit week :)  Here are the themes for each day...

Monday - Comfy Cozy Day

Tuesday - Twin/Triplet Day

Wednesday - Dress like someone you admire (singer, actor, Mr. Carr, etc.... J/K!  Just making sure you're reading this.  Hahaha!  First one to tell me they saw this wins!)

Thursday - Hat Day

Friday - Festive Friday 

Math - Please complete Lesson #5 - Interpreting Histograms.  Please view the video lessons, and then complete the following work.... (Due tomorrow)

1.  Do the Review Questions (#1-3)... 2 correct for each

2. Exercises #2, 3, 4

Literacy - Please have your Reverse It Writing Task completed.  If you have been ill and need more time, that is fine, but please send me an email and let me know.  My email is jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca.  Thank you!  (Due)

Literacy - Please choose your TOPIC, as well as your PURPOSE & AUDIENCE for the "WOW Presentation Final Task".  (Due)

Literacy - Please complete THIS TASK.  As discussed in class, please identify the "WOW" strategies you find in the video that you choose to analyze.  Then, for each WOW strategy, please answer the 3 questions in the chart.  You can be brief with your answers (3-4 sentences) for each.  Please try and find at least 6 different "WOW" strategies. (Due).

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due - please be prepared with your group to present).

History - Task C - Louis Riel completed (Due)

History - Task D - The Indian Act, Treaties, Residential Schools (Due Wednesday December 20th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday December 13, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Food Drive - The Student Council is running a food drive.  Any donations you are able to provide is greatly appreciated.  It is an important cause.  Thank you everyone for your consideration. :)

Winter Electives - Please have your interest forms returned by tomorrow.  PLEASE REMBER THAT THERE IS AN OPTION THAT IS NO CHARGE.  You can fill them out using THIS FORM if you prefer.  (Due - LATE )

Math - Please complete the "Dice" question under the "Math Challenge Task" section on Google Classroom.  The answers are also available to check your work.  But please don't go to the answers too quickly...this task is meant to challenge you to think and try and figure out solutions.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please have your Reverse It Writing Task completed.  If you have been ill and need more time, that is fine, but please send me an email and let me know.  My email is jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca.  Thank you!  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please choose your TOPIC, as well as your PURPOSE & AUDIENCE for the "WOW Presentation Final Task".  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please complete THIS TASK.  As discussed in class, please identify the "WOW" strategies you find in the video that you choose to analyze.  Then, for each WOW strategy, please answer the 3 questions in the chart.  You can be brief with your answers (3-4 sentences) for each.  Please try and find at least 6 different "WOW" strategies. (Due Thursday).

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due - please be prepared with your group to present).

History - Task C - Louis Riel completed (Due)

History - Task D - The Indian Act, Treaties, Residential Schools (Due Wednesday December 20th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday December 12, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Food Drive - The Student Council is running a food drive.  Any donations you are able to provide is greatly appreciated.  It is an important cause.  Thank you everyone for your consideration. :)

Winter Electives - Please have your interest forms returned by tomorrow.  PLEASE REMBER THAT THERE IS AN OPTION THAT IS NO CHARGE.  You can fill them out using THIS FORM if you prefer.  (Due - LATE )

Math - Please complete the following for Lesson #4 - Scatter Plots.... (Due tomorrow)

1. Do the Review Questions (#1 & 2)... 2 correct for each

2. Practise…

Exercises #1-4

Literacy - Please complete THIS TASK.  As discussed in class, please identify the "WOW" strategies you find in the video that you choose to analyze.  Then, for each WOW strategy, please answer the 3 questions in the chart.  You can be brief with your answers (3-4 sentences) for each.  Please try and find at least 6 different "WOW" strategies. (Due Thursday).

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due - please be prepared with your group to present).

History - Task C - Louis Riel completed (Due tomorrow)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday December 11, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Food Drive - The Student Council is running a food drive.  Any donations you are able to provide is greatly appreciated.  It is an important cause.  Thank you everyone for your consideration. :)

Winter Electives - Please have your interest forms returned by tomorrow.  PLEASE REMBER THAT THERE IS AN OPTION THAT IS NO CHARGE.  You can fill them out using THIS FORM if you prefer.  (Due - LATE )

Health - Please complete Task # 3 for the My Pathway Planner website.  (Due tomorrow)

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due tomorrow)

History - Task C - Louis Riel completed (Due Wednesday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Friday December 8, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Food Drive - The Student Council is running a food drive.  Any donations you are able to provide is greatly appreciated.  It is an important cause.  Thank you everyone for your consideration. :)

Winter Electives - Please have your interest forms returned by tomorrow.  You can fill them out using THIS FORM if you prefer.  (Due TOMORROW)

Math - Please complete the following for Lesson #3 - Histograms...  (Due Monday)

1. Review questions 1, 2, 4

2. Exercises 1-4

Health - Please complete Task # 3 for the My Pathway Planner website.  (Due Tuesday)

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due Tuesday)

History - Task C - Louis Riel completed (Due Wednesday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday December 7, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Food Drive - The Student Council is running a food drive.  Any donations you are able to provide is greatly appreciated.  It is an important cause.  Thank you everyone for your consideration. :)

Winter Electives - Please have your interest forms returned by tomorrow.  You can fill them out using THIS FORM if you prefer.  (Due TOMORROW)

Health - Please complete Task # 3 for the My Pathway Planner website.  (Due Tuesday December 12th)

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due Tuesday)

History - Task C - Louis Riel completed (Due Wednesday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday December 6, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Food Drive - The Student Council is running a food drive.  Any donations you are able to provide is greatly appreciated.  It is an important cause.  Thank you everyone for your consideration. :)

Winter Electives - Please have your interest forms returned by Friday.  (Due Friday)

Literacy - Please have your topic chosen for the Reverse It Writing Task.  (Due tomorrow)

Health - Please complete Task # 3 for the My Pathway Planner website.  (Due Tuesday December 12th)

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due Tuesday December 12th)

History - Task C - Louis Riel completed (Due Wednesday December 13th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday December 5, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Food Drive - The Student Council is running a food drive.  Any donations you are able to provide is greatly appreciated.  It is an important cause.  Thank you everyone for your consideration. :)

Winter Electives - Please have your interest forms returned by Friday.  (Due Friday)

Health - Please complete Task # 3 for the My Pathway Planner website.  (Due Tuesday December 12th)

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due Tuesday December 12th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday December 4, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Food Drive - The Student Council is running a food drive.  Any donations you are able to provide is greatly appreciated.  It is an important cause.  Thank you everyone for your consideration. :)

Winter Electives - Please have your interest forms returned by Friday.  (Due Friday)

Math - Please complete the following from Lesson #2 - Organizing Numerical Data into Intervals.... (Due tomorrow)

1.  Do the Review questions (Question #1 & 2) 

2.  Practise…

Exercises #1, 2, 4, 5 (skip #3)

Answers & Solutions

Literacy- Please complete the tasks from slides 13 & 14 on the "WOWing Your Audience" slideshow.  (Due tomorrow)

Health - Please complete Task #2 for the My Pathway Planner website.  (Due tomorrow)

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due Tuesday December 12th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday November 30, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Food Drive - The Student Council is running a food drive.  Any donations you are able to provide is greatly appreciated.  It is an important cause.  Thank you everyone for your consideration. :)

Math - Please ensure that you have completed the work assigned in class on Wednesday.  These were the assigned questions for Lesson #1 - Continuous Data.  The assigned tasks were....

1.  Review Question #1 - Please complete 3 responses.

2.  Practice Exercises #1-5.  Please make sure you check your answers to ensure understanding.  (Due tomorrow)

Science - Test on Monday.  Please see THESE INSTRUCTIONS for preparing for the test.  There are a lot of instructions there, which we discussed in class.  As you prepare, don't get bogged down by all those details - again, we discussed them.  You can simply FOCUS ON THE YELLOW HIGHLIGHTS at the top of the page.  (Test Monday)

Health - Please complete Task #2 for the My Pathway Planner website.  (Due Tuesday)

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due Tuesday December 12th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday November 28, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Literacy - Good copy of persuasive essays are due Wednesday.  Please make sure you use the RUBRIC as a checklist to help you complete your best effort.  (due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please answer the following questions below.... (Due tomorrow)

1.  During today's activity on "wasting time", in what ways did Mr. Carr use novelty to engage the class audience?  Please use proper paragraph structure and push your thinking prompts.

2.  In what ways can this novelty be personally meaningful to you?  In other words, please make a connection and develop an idea in order to create something useful from this "novel presentation".  

Math - Unit #4 Test on Thursday.  Please see the bottom of the student unit plans for recommendations for how to study.  (Test Thursday)

Science - Test on Monday December 4th.  Please see THESE INSTRUCTIONS for preparing for the test.  There are a lot of instructions there, which we discussed in class.  As you prepare, don't get bogged down by all those details - again, we discussed them.  You can simply FOCUS ON THE YELLOW HIGHLIGHTS at the top of the page.  (Test Monday)

Health - Please complete Task #2 for the My Pathway Planner website.  (Due Tuesday December 7th)

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due Tuesday December 12th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday November 27, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Literacy - Good copy of persuasive essays are due Wednesday.  Please make sure you use the RUBRIC as a checklist to help you complete your best effort.  (due Wednesday)

Math - Unit #4 Test on Thursday.  Please see the bottom of the student unit plans for recommendations for how to study.  (Test Thursday)

Science - Test on Monday December 4th.  Please see THESE INSTRUCTIONS for preparing for the test.  There are a lot of instructions there, which we discussed in class.  As you prepare, don't get bogged down by all those details - again, we discussed them.  You can simply FOCUS ON THE YELLOW HIGHLIGHTS at the top of the page.  (Test Monday)

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due Tuesday December 12th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Friday November 24, 2023

  Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Literacy - Good copy of persuasive essays are due Wednesday.  (due Wednesday)

Math - Unit #4 Test on Thursday.  Please see the bottom of the student unit plans for recommendations for how to study.  (Test Thursday)

Science - Please complete Task #6 - Cloning.  Please remember to HANDWRITE your responses (unless you have a SEA computer).  You will be handing in your handwritten final task.  This is a complex, and controversial issue.  You are encouraged to speak with your families about the topic so as to think deeply about your personal perspective.  Please remember to use details from the text, and your own ideas to support your answers.  (Due).

Dance - The Dance Research Task is due on December 12th.  You will have approximately 4 class periods to work on it in your groups.  (Due Tuesday December 12th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday November 23, 2023

  Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Literacy - Good copy of persuasive essays are due Wednesday.  (due Wednesday)

Math - Unit #4 Test on Thursday.  Please see the bottom of the student unit plans for recommendations for how to study.  (Test Thursday)

Science - Please complete Task #6 - Cloning.  Please remember to HANDWRITE your responses (unless you have a SEA computer).  You will be handing in your handwritten final task.  This is a complex, and controversial issue.  You are encouraged to speak with your families about the topic so as to think deeply about your personal perspective.  Please remember to use details from the text, and your own ideas to support your answers.  (Due tomorrow).

Dance - For the Dance Research Task, please have your resources prepared for Friday.  (Due tomorrow)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday November 22, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Math - Please complete 2 correct responses for REVIEW QUESTIONS #1-4, and then please complete Exercises #1-4 (due tomorrow)

Science - Please complete Task #6 - Cloning.  Please remember to HANDWRITE your responses (unless you have a SEA computer).  You will be handing in your handwritten final task.  This is a complex, and controversial issue.  You are encouraged to speak with your families about the topic so as to think deeply about your personal perspective.  Please remember to use details from the text, and your own ideas to support your answers.  (Due Friday).

Dance - For the Dance Research Task, please have your resources prepared for Friday.  (Due Friday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday November 21, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Math - Please complete 3 correct responses for REVIEW QUESTIONS #1-3, and then please complete Exercises #1-5 (due tomorrow)

Science - Please complete Task #6 - Cloning.  Please remember to HANDWRITE your responses (unless you have a SEA computer).  You will be handing in your handwritten final task.  This is a complex, and controversial issue.  You are encouraged to speak with your families about the topic so as to think deeply about your personal perspective.  Please remember to use details from the text, and your own ideas to support your answers.  (Due Friday).

Literacy - Please complete the questions for THIS TASK from the Steve Jobs speech.  (Due tomorrow)

History - Please complete questions 1, 2 & 3 for Task C - Louis Riel (Due tomorrow)

Dance - For the Dance Research Task, please have your resources prepared for Friday.  (Due Friday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday November 20, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Math - If you were absent today, please ensure you have viewed the following lessons.... (Due tomorrow)

Video #1

Video #2

Video #3

Science - Please complete Task #6 - Cloning.  Please remember to HANDWRITE your responses (unless you have a SEA computer).  You will be handing in your handwritten final task.  This is a complex, and controversial issue.  You are encouraged to speak with your families about the topic so as to think deeply about your personal perspective.  Please remember to use details from the text, and your own ideas to support your answers.  (Due Friday).

Health - Please complete Task #1 - Personality Survey.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - In class we watched THIS VIDEO.  Please watch and then "dig for gold".  Come to class tomorrow with your "gold" clearly highlighted/identified.  (Due tomorrow).

History - Please complete questions 1, 2 & 3 for Task C - Louis Riel (Due Wednesday)

Dance - For the Dance Research Task, please have your resources prepared for Friday.  (Due Friday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday November 16, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Parent Teacher Conferences  - A reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are TONIGHT & TOMRROW MORNING.  If any families have not been able to get an interview and would like one, please send me a message on EDSBY, or a handwritten note, as my email is not currently working.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone :)

Math - Please complete the following.... (Due Monday)

1. Multiplying Decimal Questions 1-9

2.  Dividing Decimal Questions 1-7

Literacy - Please complete question #1 from THIS DELIBERATE PRACTICE TASK (Due Monday)

Science - Please complete Task 5 (Due Monday)

Health - Please complete Task #1 - Personality Survey.  (Due Tuesday)

History - Please complete questions 1, 2 & 3 for Task C - Louis Riel (Due Wednesday November 22nd)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday November 15, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Parent Teacher Conferences  - A reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Thursday evening and Friday morning.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone :)

Math - Please practice long & short division.  Please remember that there is a video to help you on Google Classroom.  Please do as many questions as you need to in order to practice and make sure that you feel comfortable with the concepts.  If you need extra support, please see me at morning recess.  You can use questions in THIS LINK for practice.  (Due)

Literacy - For tomorrow, please complete your essay organizer (due tomorrow)

Health - Please complete Task #1 - Personality Survey.  (Due Tuesday)

History - Please complete questions 1, 2 & 3 for Task C - Louis Riel (Due Wednesday November 22nd)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday November 14, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Parent Teacher Conferences  - A reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Thursday evening and Friday morning.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone :)

Math - Please practice long & short division.  Please remember that there is a video to help you on Google Classroom.  Please do as many questions as you need to in order to practice and make sure that you feel comfortable with the concepts.  If you need extra support, please see me at morning recess.  You can use questions in THIS LINK for practice.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - For tomorrow, please have the following done on your essay organizer... (due)

1. Complete the first section of the organizer

2.  Complete the introductory paragraph section of the organizer

3.  Make sure proof #1, proof #2, proof #3 are written for each body paragraph.  You do NOT need to fill in the supporting details yet.

Health - Please complete Task #1 - Personality Survey.  (Due Tuesday November 21st)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday November 13, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Parent Teacher Conferences  - A reminder that Parent-Teacher conferences are on Thursday evening and Friday morning.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone :)

Math - Please complete 3 CORRECT responses for Review questions 1-4 found in THIS LINK.  This means you will complete 12 total correct responses.  You can review the videos if necessary.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - For tomorrow, please have the following done on your essay organizer... (due tomorrow)

1. Complete the first section of the organizer

2.  Complete the introductory paragraph section of the organizer

3.  Make sure proof #1, proof #2, proof #3 are written for each body paragraph.  You do NOT need to fill in the supporting details yet.

History - Please complete Task B (Due tomorrow)

Health - Please complete Task #1 - Personality Survey.  (Due Tuesday November 21st)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday November 8, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Math - Please complete 5 CORRECT responses for Review questions 1-3 found in THIS LINK.  This means you will complete 15 total correct responses.  You can review the videos if necessary.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please complete your response from in class today to the following question..... "Why is it important to blend "WOW" strategies if we hope to truly "WOW" our audience?  Please note.... if you were absent today, please do not do this question.  Instead, I can go over it with you in person.  (Due tomorrow).

Science - Please complete step 2b for Task #4.  Please remember.... you do not have enough time to learn everything from the complex video we viewed together in class.  Therefore, focus on answering in a way that focuses on the big ideas being presented.  (Due tomorrow)

History - Please complete Task B (Due Tuesday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday November 7, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Please show this to your PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) - The following LINK is for your family.  Please show them.  Thank you! :)

Literacy - Please have a silent reading book at school.  Please have something other than a graphic novel.  (Due)

Math - Please complete 3 CORRECT responses for Review questions 3-8 found in THIS LINK.  This means you will complete 18 total correct responses.  You can review the videos if necessary.  (Due tomorrow)

History - Please answer question #3 from Task A.  This means you will have the entire assignment completed.  (Due tomorrow).

Science - Please complete step 2b for Task #4.  Please remember.... you do not have enough time to learn everything from the complex video we viewed together in class.  Therefore, focus on answering in a way that focuses on the big ideas being presented.  (Due Thursday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday November 6, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Please show this to your PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) - The following LINK is for your family.  Please show them.  Thank you! :)

Photo Retake Day- Is TOMORROW.  Please come prepared to have your photo taken on Tuesday if you would like a photo retake.  (TOMORROW)

Literacy - Please have a silent reading book at school.  Please have something other than a graphic novel.  (Due)

History - Please answer question #2 from Task A.  (Due tomorrow).

Science - Please complete step 2b for Task #4.  Please remember.... you do not have enough time to learn everything from the complex video we viewed together in class.  Therefore, focus on answering in a way that focuses on the big ideas being presented.  (Due Thursday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Friday November 3, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Please show this to your PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) - The following LINK is for your family.  Please show them.  Thank you! :)

Photo Retake Day- Is on Tuesday.  Please come prepared to have your photo taken on Tuesday if you would like a photo retake.  (Tuesday)

Portfolios Signed - Please have a parent/guardian check your portfolio and sign the page you were provided.  That signed page should remain in your portfolio.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please have a silent reading book at school.  Please have something other than a graphic novel.  (Due)

Math - Please complete at least 5 CORRECT responses for REVIEW QUESTIONS 1 & 2 (Due Monday)

History - Please answer question #2 from Task A.  (Due Tuesday).

Science - Please complete step 2b for Task #4.  Please remember.... you do not have enough time to learn everything from the complex video we viewed together in class.  Therefore, focus on answering in a way that focuses on the big ideas being presented.  (Due Thursday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday November 2, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Please show this to your PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) - The following LINK is for your family.  Please show them.  Thank you! :)

Portfolios Signed - Please have a parent/guardian check your portfolio and sign the page you were provided.  That signed page should remain in your portfolio.  (Due tomorrow)

Visual Arts - Please complete your Poppy Art for tomorrow (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please have a silent reading book at school.  Please have something other than a graphic novel.  (Due)

History - Please answer question #2 from Task A.  (Due Tuesday).

Science - Please complete Task #3 - Osmosis & Diffusion (Due)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday November 1, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Please show this to your PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) - The following LINK is for your family.  Please show them.  Thank you! :)

Portfolios Signed - Please have a parent/guardian check your portfolio and sign the page you were provided.  That signed page should remain in your portfolio.  (Due Friday)

Literacy - Please have a silent reading book at school.  Please have something other than a graphic novel.  

History - Please answer question #2 from Task A.  (Due Tuesday).

Science - Please complete Task #3 - Osmosis & Diffusion (Due tomorrow)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday October 31, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Please show this to your PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) - The following LINK is for your family.  Please show them.  Thank you! :)

Literacy - Please have a silent reading book at school.  Please have something other than a graphic novel.  

History - Please answer question #1 from Task A.  Use the "recall notes" you developed in class to help you answer the question with significant detail which demonstrates that you understand the topics discussed on pages 50-59 in the text.  (Due).

Science - Please complete Task #3 - Osmosis & Diffusion (Due Thursday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday October 30, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Please show this to your PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) - The following LINK is for your family.  Please show them.  Thank you! :)

Field Trip Forms - Please have your permission forms for our trip to G.W. Williams signed.  The trip is on Wednesday  (Forms due)

Literacy - Please have a silent reading book at school.  Please have something other than a graphic novel.  

History - Please answer question #1 from Task A.  Use the "recall notes" you developed in class to help you answer the question with significant detail which demonstrates that you understand the topics discussed on pages 50-59 in the text.  (Due tomorrow).

Science - Please complete Task #3 - Osmosis & Diffusion (Due Thursday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Friday October 27, 2023

 Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Please show this to your PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) - The following LINK is for your family.  Please show them.  Thank you! :)

Field Trip Forms - Please have your permission forms for our trip to G.W. Williams signed.  The trip is on November 1st.  (Forms due)

Literacy - Shoe Task #4 (Summative Task) is due tomorrow.  You need to have the following submitted.... (Due)

1.  Your planning chart

2.  You media text(s)

3.  Your reflection chart

4. Please make sure all the above is attached to Lesson #4

History - Please answer question #1 from Task A.  Use the "recall notes" you developed in class to help you answer the question with significant detail which demonstrates that you understand the topics discussed on pages 50-59 in the text.  (Due Tuesday).

Science - Please complete Task #3 - Osmosis & Diffusion (Due Thursday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday October 26, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

Please show this to your PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) - The following LINK is for your family.  Please show them.  Thank you! :)

Field Trip Forms - Please have your permission forms for our trip to G.W. Williams signed.  The trip is on November 1st.  (Forms due tomorrow)

Math - Please complete questions #1-5 for lesson #1.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Shoe Task #4 (Summative Task) is due tomorrow.  You need to have the following submitted.... (Due tomorrow)

1.  Your planning chart

2.  You media text(s)

3.  Your reflection chart

4. Please make sure all the above is attached to Lesson #4

History - Please answer question #1 from Task A.  Use the "recall notes" you developed in class to help you answer the question with significant detail which demonstrates that you understand the topics discussed on pages 50-59 in the text.  (Due Tuesday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday October 25, 2023

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

Please show this to your PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) - The following LINK is for your family.  Please show them.  Thank you! :)

Field Trip Forms - Please have your permission forms for our trip to G.W. Williams signed.  The trip is on November 1st.  (Forms due Friday)

Math - Please complete the review question.  You are encouraged to be able to explain in words why each shape goes in the venn diagram where it does.  CREATE an explanation for each...this is useful :)  (Due tomorrow).

Literacy - Shoe Task #4 (Summative Task) is due Friday.  You need to have the following submitted.... (Due Friday)

1.  Your planning chart

2.  You media text(s)

3.  Your reflection chart

History - Please answer question #1 from Task A.  Use the "recall notes" you developed in class to help you answer the question with significant detail which demonstrates that you understand the topics discussed on pages 50-59 in the text.  (Due Tuesday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday October 24, 2023

 Good evening everyone, 

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

Field Trip Forms - Please have your permission forms for our trip to G.W. Williams signed.  The trip is on November 1st.  (Forms due Friday)

Literacy - By tomorrow, please make sure to have your resources collected for your research topic.  If you are wanting to go to the public library, you can always add more resources after tomorrow.  Here is a copy of the instructions we went over today in class....LINK (Due tomorrow)

History - The final task for Task 1b will be due tomorrow.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Shoe Task #4 (Summative Task) is due Friday.  You need to have the following submitted.... (Due Friday)

1.  Your planning chart

2.  You media text(s)

3.  Your reflection chart

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday October 23, 2023

 Good evening everyone, 

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

Field Trip Forms - Please have your permission forms for our trip to G.W. Williams signed.  The trip is on November 1st.  (Forms due Friday)

Literacy - Please make sure your research topic is chosen by tomorrow.  Here is a copy of the instructions we went over today in class....LINK (Due tomorrow)

Math - Please complete the YOUR TURN TASK we worked on today in class.  (Due tomorrow)

History - The final task for Task 1b will be due on Wednesday.  No extensions.  You have had lots of time to complete this task.  (Due Wednesday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday October 19, 2023

 Good evening everyone, 

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

Picture Orders - Order cards have been sent home.  In order to get free shipping to the school, there is a order due date of OCTOBER 20th...THIS IS TOMORROW!  Otherwise, shipping charges will be applied.  I apologize for this quick deadline!  This is my fault, as I did not see the picture forms in my mailbox.  I apologize for my error!

P.A. Day - Please remember that tomorrow is a P.A. Day.

Math -  If you did not complete in class, please complete your SUMMATIVE TASK for Monday.  (Due Monday)

Literacy - Please complete your PLANNING CHARTS for Task #4 - Shoe Task (Due Monday)

History - The final task for Task 1b will be due on Wednesday October 25th.  No extensions.  You have lots of time.  (Due Wednesday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday October 18, 2023

Good evening everyone, 

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

Spirit Day - Please see the info below regarding October 19th (tomorrow).  Wearing purple on October 19th is a way to show you stand up against hate.... 

October 19 is Spirit Day, a day started in 2010 by Brittany McMillan, a Canadian teenager. Brittany created the event after learning about youth who lost their lives to suicide after experiencing bullying related to actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression identities.

History - The final task for Task 1b will be due on Wednesday October 25th.  No extensions.  You have lots of time.  (Due Wednesday October 25th)

Science - We will have a test on Thursday October 19th.  You will be tested on the work we completed for Task #2 - Structures & Functions in Plant & Animal Cells  (Test tomorrow)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday October 17, 2023

Good evening everyone, 

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

Spirit Day - Please see the info below regarding October 19th (Wednesday).  Wearing purple on October 19th is a way to show you stand up against hate.... 

October 19 is Spirit Day, a day started in 2010 by Brittany McMillan, a Canadian teenager. Brittany created the event after learning about youth who lost their lives to suicide after experiencing bullying related to actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression identities.

High School Information - Please see "High School Information" section on Google Classroom.  There is new information there regarding the G.W. Williams info night on November 2nd.

History - The final task for Task 1b will be due on Wednesday October 25th.  No extensions.  You have lots of time.  (Due Wednesday October 25th)

Science - We will have a test on Thursday October 19th.  You will be tested on the work we completed for Task #2 - Structures & Functions in Plant & Animal Cells  (Test Thursday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday October 16, 2023

 Good evening everyone, 

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

Spirit Day - Please see the info below regarding October 19th (Wednesday).  Wearing purple on October 19th is a way to show you stand up against hate.... 

October 19 is Spirit Day, a day started in 2010 by Brittany McMillan, a Canadian teenager. Brittany created the event after learning about youth who lost their lives to suicide after experiencing bullying related to actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression identities.

High School Information - Please see "High School Information" section on Google Classroom.  There is new information there regarding the G.W. Williams info night on November 2nd.

Literacy - Please complete the Proper Paragraph Structure Summative Task (Due tomorrow)

History - The final task for Task 1b will be due on Wednesday October 25th.  No extensions.  You have lots of time.  (Due Wednesday October 25th)

Science - We will have a test on Thursday October 19th.  You will be tested on the work we completed for Task #2 - Structures & Functions in Plant & Animal Cells  (Test Thursday October 19th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Friday October 13, 2023

 Good evening everyone, 

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

Spirit Day - Please see the info below regarding October 19th (Wednesday).  Wearing purple on October 19th is a way to show you stand up against hate.... 

October 19 is Spirit Day, a day started in 2010 by Brittany McMillan, a Canadian teenager. Brittany created the event after learning about youth who lost their lives to suicide after experiencing bullying related to actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression identities.

High School Information - Please see "High School Information" section on Google Classroom.  There is new information there regarding the G.W. Williams info night on November 2nd.

Literacy - Learning How to Learn Summative Task is due.  (Due)

History - The final task for Task 1b will be due on Wednesday October 25th.  No extensions.  You have lots of time.  (Due Wednesday October 25th)

Science - We will have a test on Thursday October 19th.  You will be tested on the work we completed for Task #2 - Structures & Functions in Plant & Animal Cells  (Test Thursday October 19th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday October 12, 2023

 Good evening everyone, 

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

High School Information - Please see "High School Information" section on Google Classroom.  There is new information there regarding the G.W. Williams info night on November 2nd.

Literacy - Learning How to Learn Summative Task is due.  (Due)

History - Please complete the reflection journal we worked on in class.  It is found in step #5 of task 1b.  (Due tomorrow)

Science - We will have a test on Thursday October 19th.  You will be tested on the work we completed for Task #2 - Structures & Functions in Plant & Animal Cells  (Test Thursday October 19th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday October 11, 2023

 Good evening everyone, 

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

High School Information - Please see "High School Information" section on Google Classroom.  There is new information there regarding the G.W. Williams info night on November 2nd.

Health - Concussion research project. (Due)

Art - Rhythm & Movement Task (Due).

Literacy - Learning How to Learn Summative Task is due.  (Due)

Literacy - Please complete the first chart in THIS ASSIGNMENT for the Nike Ads.  You only need to do the first chart, not the second one.  (Due tomorrow).

History - Please complete the reflection journal we worked on today in class.  It is found in step #5 of task 1b.  (Due Friday)

Science - Please complete the 2 charts (step 6 & 8) for Task #2  (Due tomorrow)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday October 10, 2023

 Good evening everyone, 

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

High School Information - Please see "High School Information" section on Google Classroom.  There is new information there regarding the G.W. Williams info night on November 2nd.

Health - Concussion research project. (Due)

Literacy - Learning How to Learn Summative Task is due on Wednesday October 11th.  (Due tomorrow)

Art - Rhythm & Movement Task (Due tomorrow).

Math - Please complete the "YT Task" for lesson #1 - Interpreting Scatter Plots & Line Graphs (Due tomorrow).

History - Please complete the reflection journal we worked on today in class.  It is found in step #5 of task 1b.  (Due Friday)

Science - Please complete the 2 charts (step 6 & 8) for Task #2  (Due Thursday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Friday October 6, 2023

Good evening everyone, 

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

High School Information - Please see "High School Information" section on Google Classroom.  There is new information there regarding the G.W. Williams info night on November 2nd.

Health - Concussion research project. (Due - late)

Literacy - Learning How to Learn Summative Task is due on Wednesday October 11th.  (Due Wednesday)

Science - Please complete the 2 charts (step 6 & 8) for Task #2  (Due Thursday)

Art - Rhythm & Movement Task (Due Wednesday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday October 5, 2023

Good evening everyone, 

 

Please find this evening's homework below....

Terry Fox Run - Please see THIS LETTER for families regarding our Terry Fox Run on Friday (tomorrow).  We have a school goal of bringing in "Toonies for Terry".  If able, please feel free to bring in a toonie to support cancer research. You can alternatively make donations online through THIS LINK.  Thank you everyone for your consideration :)  

Health - Concussion research project. (Due - late)

Literacy - Please write a paragraph in the PRIVATE COMMENTS of the Proper Paragraph Structure Task on Google Classroom.  Please write a paragraph using one of the following prompts/topics.... (Due tomorrow)

The most important thing I have learned about learning is….

Or…

The biggest reason why I’m glad we did the learning how to learn unit…

Or…

My biggest goal for this school year is….

Math - Please take each number and write it as a FRACTION, DECIMAL and PERCENT.  These are the questions we did on the board.  Please come prepared to be able to share your thoughts/answers. (Due tomorrow)...

1) 7%

2)  7.75%

3)  7 1/4 % (7 and 1 quarter percent)

4) 5/8

Literacy - Learning How to Learn Summative Task is due on Wednesday October 11th.  (Due Wednesday October 11th)

Math - On Friday, you will have a test on Unit #2 - Rational & Irrational Numbers.  Please use the STUDENT UNIT PLANS document to prepare.  We discussed in class how you can use this document to prepare.  Please see me at morning recess if you would like any extra help or support.  (Test Friday)

Science - Please complete the 2 charts (step 6 & 8) for Task #2  (Due Thursday October 12th)

Art - Rhythm & Movement Task (Due Wednesday October 11th).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca