Second, I erred in putting the basketball boys on the second trip when they should have been on the first trip. Below is the new configuration, but I'd like four or so students in Group One to volunteer to go in Group Two (sorry for the confusion).
Group One, March 27-28: Nicholas, Landseer, Gus, Gage, Cody, Kaneeka, Mia, Kira, Sadie, Bowen, Oliver, Braedon, Noah, Thane
Group Two, April 4-5: Saleah, Sophia, Hannah, Goldney, Mackenzie, Emily, Sam, Arif, Simon, Kiah, Avery, Amber,
Highlighted names have some or all of their paperwork outstanding. I've collected the $35 fee from 6 students - if the fee is an issue for anyone, please contact me confidentially to discuss - no one will be turned away from the trip.
Third, we need a female chaperone/leader to accompany the second trip. Any takers? I'll confirm drivers and male chaperones soon.
We started the day with a quick review of the menu planning sheets I posted the other day. We also watched two time-lapsed short films. They are quite engaging. Here is the link to one: forest time lapse film
At 09:40 we went to the gym for the last Key Words assembly. I was pleased with the way the class modeled respectful behaviour for the younger students. I was especially satisfied with the fact that the class stayed behind after the assembly (in spite of the fact that the recess bell went) to allow the younger students to exit early. I didn't give any instructions, you just did what you knew was the right thing to do. Well done, folks! That is a real indication of how you've grown as leaders.
After recess we went right into math. I asked the 7s to try to solve the fractions problem that i posted yesterday. It was not easy and it took some unconventional figuring, but ultimately you came up with some solid solutions. Don't expect all of life's problems to be solved in two minutes like the problems in the text book. Expect to think, and be stumped and think some more. Some problems will take days (or longer) to solve. Be persistent - don't give up and don't be lazy thinkers.
After lunch we worked on our science inquiry for one hour and then got into our film groups for the ast 45 minutes of the day. There were lots of good detailed discussions today. Sometimes the room got loud, but that just indicated to me that everyone was getting excited about their ideas. Everyone now has a subject and most have a web of ideas outlining how they will make their films. Some groups are working on their treatments. If you can, please complete your treatments in time for Joanna to see for tomorrow morning's art class. Remember your recording devices.
Please remember, tomorrow and Thursday are early dismissal days for parent-teacher interviews. Class will be dismissed at 1:45 p.m.
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