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Friday 31 October 2014
Tuesday 21 October 2014
Busy October
Wow- it certainly has been difficult to find the time to sit down and hash out a blog post. One of my professional goals this year is to get into the habit of reflecting and sharing more regularly through our classroom blog. This has been difficult to make a priority, but I truly hope to get into the habit!
We have so many great things happening here in the classroom this year, I really hope that I am able to share some of those things with you here. It is hard to know what is going on in the classroom when the standard response to the question, "What did you do in school today?" is "'Nothing much".
Since returning from Camp Arnes with our grade six students, life here at Beaumont has been a whirlwind of activity. From family group meetings, to hot lunches, to choir and volleyball clubs, to intramurals and Kindergarten buddies, there has been lots to keep our students active and busy. Myself, I have been charged with getting our twenty-four school iPads up and running, which has been a very fulfilling, yet time-consuming process. Hopefully, though, with just a few more days of hard work, we should have the iPads ready to launch by November 1st.
Yay!
Students in 5/6 We continue to ask about our personal device policy and when they can bring devices to the classroom. I want to take the time right now to assure students, that while it WILL happen one day, it will not be in this first term. A lot of preparation and teaching surrounds the responsible use of personal electronic devices in the classroom, and we want to make sure that it is a positive experience for everyone. In addition, I want to make clear that the use of personal devices will not be "for fun", although their use in the classroom certainly can add an element of fun and creativity to the right lesson! The use of personal devices is also optional, and is certainly not a requirement in grade 5/6. So be sure to keep an eye open for more information about PEDs coming home closer to the new year.
Thanks everyone!
We have so many great things happening here in the classroom this year, I really hope that I am able to share some of those things with you here. It is hard to know what is going on in the classroom when the standard response to the question, "What did you do in school today?" is "'Nothing much".
Since returning from Camp Arnes with our grade six students, life here at Beaumont has been a whirlwind of activity. From family group meetings, to hot lunches, to choir and volleyball clubs, to intramurals and Kindergarten buddies, there has been lots to keep our students active and busy. Myself, I have been charged with getting our twenty-four school iPads up and running, which has been a very fulfilling, yet time-consuming process. Hopefully, though, with just a few more days of hard work, we should have the iPads ready to launch by November 1st.
Yay!
Students in 5/6 We continue to ask about our personal device policy and when they can bring devices to the classroom. I want to take the time right now to assure students, that while it WILL happen one day, it will not be in this first term. A lot of preparation and teaching surrounds the responsible use of personal electronic devices in the classroom, and we want to make sure that it is a positive experience for everyone. In addition, I want to make clear that the use of personal devices will not be "for fun", although their use in the classroom certainly can add an element of fun and creativity to the right lesson! The use of personal devices is also optional, and is certainly not a requirement in grade 5/6. So be sure to keep an eye open for more information about PEDs coming home closer to the new year.
Thanks everyone!
Monday 6 October 2014
October Beginnings
With an amazing grade six camp experience behind us, we are now ready to look ahead at October, and the many learning opportunities we have before us.
First things first, we have our first Tri-Conference appointments scheduled for Thursday, October 9th and Friday, October 10th. While these appointments are earlier this year, it is the opportune time for us to look ahead and talk about academic and social goals with families and students.
This month also is the perfect time for us to start talking about global citizenship and philanthropy. Grade 5 and 6 students will be weaving hemp bracelets and key chains to raise money for UNICEF. Students will also be starting an amazing clay poppy project as an introduction to our study of World War One.
It's going to be a great month!
First things first, we have our first Tri-Conference appointments scheduled for Thursday, October 9th and Friday, October 10th. While these appointments are earlier this year, it is the opportune time for us to look ahead and talk about academic and social goals with families and students.
This month also is the perfect time for us to start talking about global citizenship and philanthropy. Grade 5 and 6 students will be weaving hemp bracelets and key chains to raise money for UNICEF. Students will also be starting an amazing clay poppy project as an introduction to our study of World War One.
It's going to be a great month!
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