We are still struggling to get some things set up with the blogs and with the gr 8 "retreat" Wed Block 1 is a bit behind. So sadly, some of you may have some homework this weekend.
First - your "First Post" deadline is now Monday night. This way you can come see me before school or at lunch on Monday if you are having any troubles with your assignment. Don't forget you can also post questions on the class blog.
For Monday: Both blocks
- ensure you have completed the confirmation of reading and understanding course expectations in the course outline with your parents
- complete your first post assignment and post on your group blog (Remember if you have trouble posting online, it does not mean that you don't do your homework. It means you problem solve and find a way to complete the work, even if it means on paper.
- Review the Posting Reminders from Thursday / Friday's class
- your parents may also follow our class blog if it helps them help you - we will all work as a team this year to support your learning.
Block 1 (and 4 if needed): I will be checking your notes on the "IDEO Shopping Cart Challenge" on Monday as evidence of your listening skills - oral communication. (This is your 2 column chart with Collaboration Skills on the left and Inquiry / Project Process on the right). If you need to review the video again, it can be found on the page for Innovation Week and Genius Hour.
If you need additional blogger help here is what you can do:
- "Google" it - there are lots of resources out there
- go to Blogger Help - again, lots of resources there
- post on the class blog and or the group blog asking for help (there are 60 students on the class blog - hopefully this is the start of us working closer together as a team, so I will not respond this weekend. I want to see how you support each other.
Finally, take time to play, rest and be with family - try to keep healthy :) Have a wonderful weekend!
Interim Reports: Next week
These are primarily work habit based. You will be receiving different reports from each teacher. Some may give you a printout of tasks and scores and others will give you comments or a rubric style where the emphasis is on work habits. All of these are ok. For our humanities class, you will be self assessing with a rubric in class on Monday and setting goals. I will then add to your self assessment before you take it home to your parents.
Parent Teacher Conferences: Tuesday October 28 3:00-6:00
By now your parents have received notice and booked their appointments online. I have also contacted some parents by phone this week as requested. This year, starting late, we did not host our usual "Meet the Teacher" night where I get to introduce myself, sometimes other teachers, and answer questions about what you can expect in high school and how you can support your child. During this time I usually explain portfolio assessment (which I use - but some Humanities teachers use other methods) as well as our school's interest in helping all students become more digitally responsible online.
Open House for Gr 8 Parents
3:00 - 3:20 on October 28 I will host an open house for Grade 8 parents in my room (213) so that I can meet you and address questions you may have or direct you to resources here at Fraser Heights. This way, if you were unable to book an appointment (I was almost full yesterday), hopefully we can at least meet. This is primarily for my Humanities classes but if you are a grade 8 parent and could not meet with your Hum teacher or have questions, please join us. I have been at Fraser Heights since 2000 and I am the Humanities department head which means I may be able to address your queries about Humanities or how to access other services and opportunities here at Fraser Heights.
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