Immunization Forms FYI

The immunization forms need to be in by Monday. 

Reading Goals Due This Friday, September 30th

Just a reminder to complete the reading goals for Friday, September 30th.  We will pick new reading goals for October.

French Test Tuesday

The days of the week and the months of the year.

Social Studies Poster

We are studying in Grade 6 Canada and It's Atlantic Neighbors.  The students are to choose a country, state or province that borders the Atlantic Ocean.  They are to make a poster and in the poster include the following:

Map and flag
Major cities and capital city
Religion(s)
Languages
Major resources
Industries
Tourist attraction(s)
Symbols
History
Interesting facts about the province, state, or country
Bibliography (sources where the information was attained)

Include a 250-500 written report.  There should also be pictures.

The poster is due October 28th.

Unit 3 Spelling and BMV

Here is the spelling list and BMV for this week.  We will have the test on Friday.

1. slammed
2. badge
3. helicopter
4. biscuit
5. victim
6. occupation
7. profit
8. comedy
9. interrupt
10. production
11. missile
12. stunning
13. medicine
14. satisfy
15. telegram
16. rocking chair
17. sentence
18. promise
19. knuckle
20. practice

Psalm 91:1
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

Science Work Principles of Flight

1. Make Science Title Page
2. P. 165 in textbook - Questions 1-4
Due for next Wednesday, September 28.

Unit 2 Spelling List

This week our spelling test will be on Thursday.  There is no BMV this week due to a short week.
1. absent
2. align
3. complicated
4. combing
5. climber
6. defense
7. benign
8. inflate
9. hymn
10. knack
11.loose
12. sovereign
13.solemn
14.owner
15.unwritten
16.wrangle
17.terrible
18.wrapping
19.subtraction
20. wrought

Unit 1 Spelling List

Most weeks we will have a spelling test.  At the beginning of the week I will give the students new words.   They are to write each mistake out at least 3 times.  At the end of each week, usually on a Friday, I will give the students a final test on those words.  During the week the students will be working on exercises related to the words. 

The Bible memory verse will also be give out at the first part of the week and there will be a test on Friday for the BMV. Spelling,  accuracy, verse location, and handwriting will be marked.

1. average
2. cavity
3. champion
4. cranberries
5. companion
6. dreary
7. conquer
8. funny
9. courageous
10. guaranty
11. difficult
12. indentify
13. incredible
14. occupy
15. humid
16. untidy
17. gigantic
18. variety
19. victorious
20. zoology

BMV
Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Genesis Reading

Students are to read the book of Genesis for Christian Education. They have until September 30th to read the book and do the Accelerated Reader quiz. 

Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year!

I am looking forward to working with you and your children this year. I trust that it will be a year of spiritual, academic and social maturity.

I will be posting regularly so keep checking the blog for schedules and updates.

If you wish to contact me, please feel free to email me at: baetza@spsd.sk.ca, and I will try to respond asap.

Let's have a great year together!

Mr. A. Baetz

"About Me" Writing Assignment Due Sept. 7

Writing Assignment - About Me Due September 7th

The students are to introduce themselves to me in writing. Here are the expectations and requirements.

1. Due Wednesday September 7th.
2. 300-500 words
3. Handwritten or typed

Marking Scheme

Paragraphs and sentence structure /10 marks
Spelling and grammar /10 marks
Punctuation and capitalization /10 marks
Overall impressions (neatness
organization, appearance, content) /10 marks

Total /40 marks