Tuesday 31 March 2020
IMPORTANT FOR THURSDAY !!!!
The purpose of this document is for teachers to copy and paste the contents into a School Messenger email to parents. There is content for two tools: Google Classroom and Google Meet. Include the content for all the tools you will be using with your students.
Accessing Google Meet for the First Time
Yesterday, our principal let you know that the Calgary Board of Education’s was activating Google Meet and Google Classroom to enable teachers and students to better connect with each other. This email outlines what to expect as we begin setting up times to connect with our students over the coming days.
Google Meet
Google Meet is a video conferencing application that enables us to host and our students to join organized ‘meetings’ in real-time. We can also record meetings and make the recording available to students to view at a later time. We are able to share their screen and guide students through tasks and/or documents and websites they wish to share.
Students will access Google Meet using their CBE Gmail address (username@educbe.ca). As we begin to use these teaching and learning tools, we will work with our students to help them understand both the benefits and risks in using online tools.
First Google Meet Meeting:
We are planning to have our first Google Meet meeting on Thursday, April 2. Students can drop in anytime between 8:00 and 9:30. On regular schooldays starting next week, teachers will be available on Google Meet between 8:00 and 10:00am. The link to Thursday’s meet will be posted on our blogs and in the LA Google Classroom. There will be one link for Mr. Mueller, one for Mr. Shackelton, and one for Ms. Winston. Please click the link for your morning teacher. Students know their CBE email addresses and passwords. If you need your child’s email address sent to you, please email us to ask.
This first meeting will be a chance to connect through a video chat and reconnect after being away from the school and classroom. We will also discuss online classroom etiquette.
Accessing Google Classroom for the First Time
We will be using Google Classroom as a learning platform as we continue ongoing learning from home. Below is a brief introduction to Google Classroom and how students at Beddington Heights School will be accessing the tool.
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is an online platform that enables us to communicate with our students as well as assign and distribute tasks. Google Classroom gives us the ability work with our students in safe, manageable, and appropriate way. It will also help students manage their work while learning from home.
Students will access Google Classroom using their CBE G Suite ID (username@educbe.ca). As we begin to use these new teaching and learning tools, we will work with our students and their families to help them understand both the benefits and risks of using online tools.
Accessing Google Meet or Classroom for the First Time
Google provides excellent resources to help with signing into Google Classroom and joining a class, along with other supports.
Ongoing G Suite Support
Thank you for your support and patience as we all adjust to ongoing learning at a distance. We will keep you informed every step of the way.
You must sign up for Google classroom
Dear all,
All grade 6 students have been sent invites to google classroom through their cbe gmail. Please ensure your student is enrolled: in my grade 6 google classroom, the math google classroom, the LA google classroom, the social google classroom, and the science google classroom.
This is an expectation to be done by the end of Wednesday evening.
I will be sending this in a school messenger though.
All grade 6 students have been sent invites to google classroom through their cbe gmail. Please ensure your student is enrolled: in my grade 6 google classroom, the math google classroom, the LA google classroom, the social google classroom, and the science google classroom.
This is an expectation to be done by the end of Wednesday evening.
I will be sending this in a school messenger though.
Monday 30 March 2020
Work to do this week .... :)
Mathletics - 30 mins a day!
-Patterns and relations is our current unit
-try to do all the work on those units.
-if you get stuck, use youtube + math antics + _____ whatever problem / unit you are doing
-Khan Academy is a great for self-teaching too
-IXL is another cool math resource for self-teaching too
-Also in a previous blog post I posted some math textbooks they show exemplars on how to solve some pattern work!
Common Lit - 1 reading a day!
I posted 5 new readings for this week, do one a day and answer the questions. There are also a bunch I posted before the March break. Reading and answering questions keeps your mind sharp!
I will be marking all the common lit stuff soon as well as marking your stories and emailing you all the rubrics.
Monday we will be doing the real deal google classroom with assigned work for the week.
I will be updating you all through school messenger and this blog later in the week!
-Patterns and relations is our current unit
-try to do all the work on those units.
-if you get stuck, use youtube + math antics + _____ whatever problem / unit you are doing
-Khan Academy is a great for self-teaching too
-IXL is another cool math resource for self-teaching too
-Also in a previous blog post I posted some math textbooks they show exemplars on how to solve some pattern work!
Common Lit - 1 reading a day!
I posted 5 new readings for this week, do one a day and answer the questions. There are also a bunch I posted before the March break. Reading and answering questions keeps your mind sharp!
I will be marking all the common lit stuff soon as well as marking your stories and emailing you all the rubrics.
Monday we will be doing the real deal google classroom with assigned work for the week.
I will be updating you all through school messenger and this blog later in the week!
Message from the school - great tunes in the video!
https://youtu.be/uOM3N4i_hoc
Can you hear my voice? #videochallenge
Can you hear my voice? #videochallenge
Friday 20 March 2020
What email to use when contacting me
Hey all,
Please use my mashackelton@cbe.ab.ca email
My mashackelton@educbe.ca email is only for sharing on google / it is not my actual email that I check every day.
Thanks
And every stay safe and healthy!
Please use my mashackelton@cbe.ab.ca email
My mashackelton@educbe.ca email is only for sharing on google / it is not my actual email that I check every day.
Thanks
And every stay safe and healthy!
Thursday 19 March 2020
Typing.com
Hey all,
Please don't forget about typing.com! We all made accounts, if you can, please use for 30mins a day so you keep building those keyboard skills!
Miss you all!
Please don't forget about typing.com! We all made accounts, if you can, please use for 30mins a day so you keep building those keyboard skills!
Miss you all!
Monday 16 March 2020
LA workbooks, links, please read!
Below find some excellent resources for your students:
http://www1.lpssonline.com/uploads/02ELAGr6BLM.pdf
The above link shows how teachers' plan for LA classes. You can use it to make up your news reports, short stories, poems, how to take better notes, and you can self assess your own writing with the rubrics and checklists provided here.
We are working on News Reports, then were going to go back to Short Stories, then reading stories and answering "author purpose" questions --- like analyzing literature.
How to Write Basic News Reports:
http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/lornepark/SiteCollectionDocuments/EQAO/OSSLT%20StED-Writing%20A%20News%20Report.pdf
Grammar Booklet:
https://www.mhschool.com/reading/treasure_workbooks/national/g6/grammar_pb.pdf
Start at the beginning and work through. 30mins of grammar a day!
I will be sending a school messenger with a poetry work-booklet and narrative writing work booklet too.
Math Resources!
Stuck on Math:
Where to get mini lessons from:
Youtube Math Antics + what your subject your learning / concept ... it will help!
Helpful full textbook websites:
-Can do quizzes, work through problems together
http://www.math6.nelson.com/parentcentre/parenttryout.html
Below on this link: Unit 1, Unit 4, Unit 6
Please start with unit 1.
http://www.eskasonischool.ca/sites/www.eskasonischool.ca/files/doc/297/y2016/Nov/math_6_-_text.pdf
Mathisfun is a great website to do math activities on.
https://www.mathsisfun.com/
Also Mathletics:
https://login.mathletics.com/
3-act math problems:
https://gfletchy.com/3-act-lessons/
-excellent deeper word problems
Math Card Games:
https://www.weareteachers.com/math-card-games/
Rich Math Tasks to do at home:
https://mathforlove.com/lesson-plan/rich-tasks/
Where to get mini lessons from:
Youtube Math Antics + what your subject your learning / concept ... it will help!
Helpful full textbook websites:
-Can do quizzes, work through problems together
http://www.math6.nelson.com/parentcentre/parenttryout.html
Below on this link: Unit 1, Unit 4, Unit 6
Please start with unit 1.
http://www.eskasonischool.ca/sites/www.eskasonischool.ca/files/doc/297/y2016/Nov/math_6_-_text.pdf
Mathisfun is a great website to do math activities on.
https://www.mathsisfun.com/
Also Mathletics:
https://login.mathletics.com/
3-act math problems:
https://gfletchy.com/3-act-lessons/
-excellent deeper word problems
Math Card Games:
https://www.weareteachers.com/math-card-games/
Rich Math Tasks to do at home:
https://mathforlove.com/lesson-plan/rich-tasks/
School Messenger Message
Dear parents & students,
First of all, I hope your family is safe, healthy and is taking the current situation one step at a time.
Since our school board and province have closed schools for an indefinite amount of time,
I am sending you some resources that I encourage you to do while staying at home.
For now, these resources are Mathletics, Common Lit, Social studies, and some Science Tasks
In general: http://gradesix.mrpolsky.com/index.html. Very valuable resources and execellent activies!
For social studies please visit: http://gradesix.mrpolsky.com/socialstudies.html
Please read chaptesr 2-4 and answer all the questions!
Mathletics: Please sign in and work on the assigned tasks / repeat tasks that are not in the green yet.
I will attach the student login cards
Click the grey button on each task's screen for explanations and read the instructions carefully.
Commonlit:
In class, I have printed articles from this great literacy website.
Starting now, students will have to join my online classroom.
How to Set Up Your CommonLit Student Account At CommonLit.org, you will read articles and other reading passages your teacher has assigned you, answer reading comprehension questions, complete written responses, and receive feedback.
Let’s get started!
Create Your Account:
1. Open an internet browser. In the URL field, type in www.commonlit.org/enroll You should see this:
2. In the field above, type in the class code provided by your teacher (see below), then click the “Submit” button.
Class Name: Room 14 2020 Code: D6LNE9
3. Enter your information on the “Set Up Your Account” page.
Make sure to write down your username and, if you’re worried you’ll forget, the password you created. You will need these to log in to your account next time. When you’re finished filling in the form, click the “Set Up Your Account” button.
My Username: _________________________________
My Password: _________________________________
4. Congratulations, you’ve created your CommonLit account! Now that you’re logged in, you can view and begin completing assignments from your “My Assignments” page.
I will post 1-3 assignments weekly, once I see that students have created their accounts
Science:
Please read this article about the reasons for our seasons.
Attached to this email is a pdf with questions.
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/seasons/en/
Keep all materials organized / using a notebook or folder (if you print out assignments) is useful.
When and if school resumes,I can then take a look at all your homework
First of all, I hope your family is safe, healthy and is taking the current situation one step at a time.
Since our school board and province have closed schools for an indefinite amount of time,
I am sending you some resources that I encourage you to do while staying at home.
For now, these resources are Mathletics, Common Lit, Social studies, and some Science Tasks
In general: http://gradesix.mrpolsky.com/index.html. Very valuable resources and execellent activies!
For social studies please visit: http://gradesix.mrpolsky.com/socialstudies.html
Please read chaptesr 2-4 and answer all the questions!
Mathletics: Please sign in and work on the assigned tasks / repeat tasks that are not in the green yet.
I will attach the student login cards
Click the grey button on each task's screen for explanations and read the instructions carefully.
Commonlit:
In class, I have printed articles from this great literacy website.
Starting now, students will have to join my online classroom.
How to Set Up Your CommonLit Student Account At CommonLit.org, you will read articles and other reading passages your teacher has assigned you, answer reading comprehension questions, complete written responses, and receive feedback.
Let’s get started!
Create Your Account:
1. Open an internet browser. In the URL field, type in www.commonlit.org/enroll You should see this:
2. In the field above, type in the class code provided by your teacher (see below), then click the “Submit” button.
Class Name: Room 14 2020 Code: D6LNE9
3. Enter your information on the “Set Up Your Account” page.
Make sure to write down your username and, if you’re worried you’ll forget, the password you created. You will need these to log in to your account next time. When you’re finished filling in the form, click the “Set Up Your Account” button.
My Username: _________________________________
My Password: _________________________________
4. Congratulations, you’ve created your CommonLit account! Now that you’re logged in, you can view and begin completing assignments from your “My Assignments” page.
I will post 1-3 assignments weekly, once I see that students have created their accounts
Science:
Please read this article about the reasons for our seasons.
Attached to this email is a pdf with questions.
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/seasons/en/
Keep all materials organized / using a notebook or folder (if you print out assignments) is useful.
When and if school resumes,I can then take a look at all your homework
Picking up personal items
Hey all,
If you need to pick up any personal items come to school and to my class and get what you need!
I will be here 8-1pm most days, I am away Wednesday with some appointments.
This could be subject to change and a whole-school schedule could be implemented.
If you need to pick up any personal items come to school and to my class and get what you need!
I will be here 8-1pm most days, I am away Wednesday with some appointments.
This could be subject to change and a whole-school schedule could be implemented.
Monday, March 16th update before the update
Dear all,
I will post on here as soon as know anything as about what to expect how schooling be administered here at BHS, the CBE, and AB as a whole.
I hope everyone is safe and in good health.
I miss seeing my class!
I will post on here as soon as know anything as about what to expect how schooling be administered here at BHS, the CBE, and AB as a whole.
I hope everyone is safe and in good health.
I miss seeing my class!
Friday 13 March 2020
Fun Lunch, School Dance, and Aggie Days cancelled
Fun Lunch is cancelled, I do not know how the refunds will work. You can call the school about that.
The School Dance is also cancelled.
Aggie Days trip is also cancelled.
Be safe!
Friday, March 13th
Reminders
1. Fun lunch orders are due this Sunday
2. Wednesday is Hawaiian Shirt Day
3. No school Friday the 20th ---- March Break starts then
4. If you are feeling ill the CBE sent out a parent messenger last night altering families if your child has signs of a cold/flu to stay at home please.
Today was a light day as we had 4 students attend school.
We helped our buddies in grade 2 film and act out their stories. After that we had our snack. Then we focussed on our pillar of the month, responsibility, but talking about Spider-Man as his uncle Ben taught him that responsibility is the greatest power of them all. We then had gym to end our day.
We hope everyone has a freaky Friday the 13th.
1. Fun lunch orders are due this Sunday
2. Wednesday is Hawaiian Shirt Day
3. No school Friday the 20th ---- March Break starts then
4. If you are feeling ill the CBE sent out a parent messenger last night altering families if your child has signs of a cold/flu to stay at home please.
Today was a light day as we had 4 students attend school.
We helped our buddies in grade 2 film and act out their stories. After that we had our snack. Then we focussed on our pillar of the month, responsibility, but talking about Spider-Man as his uncle Ben taught him that responsibility is the greatest power of them all. We then had gym to end our day.
We hope everyone has a freaky Friday the 13th.
Friday 6 March 2020
Friday, March 6th (Packing List)
Packing List :)
Reminders
1. Casino volunteers for parent council May 18th/19th
2. March Fun Lunch is McDonald's ... Orders are due March 14th
3. FINAL DRAFT of stories due this Friday! ---extended to Monday for some!
4. Social tests and presentations marks sent home to be signed.
Today we did our BEDMAS test, then we had our health program from the nurses in training about resilience. After that we did a "We Are.." poster with out buddy class. After that we had an outdoor school meeting before gym.
We hope everyone has a Fierce Friday!
Thursday 5 March 2020
Thursday, March 5th
Reminders
1. Casino volunteers for parent council May 18th/19th
2. March Fun Lunch is McDonald's ... Orders are due March 6th
3. OUTDOOR SCHOOL FORMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! x a million
4. FINAL DRAFT of stories due this Friday!
5. Jump Rope for Heart forms due March 6th
6. BEDMAS test March 6th
7. Social tests and presentations marks sent home to be signed.
We did math prep for our test; and worked heavily on our stories this morning, with a dose of gym.
In the afternoon we had science and social.
1 more school day until the big day!!
1. Casino volunteers for parent council May 18th/19th
2. March Fun Lunch is McDonald's ... Orders are due March 6th
3. OUTDOOR SCHOOL FORMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! x a million
4. FINAL DRAFT of stories due this Friday!
5. Jump Rope for Heart forms due March 6th
6. BEDMAS test March 6th
7. Social tests and presentations marks sent home to be signed.
We did math prep for our test; and worked heavily on our stories this morning, with a dose of gym.
In the afternoon we had science and social.
1 more school day until the big day!!
Wednesday 4 March 2020
Wednesday, March 4th
Reminders
1. Casino volunteers for parent council May 18th/19th
2. March Fun Lunch is McDonald's ... Orders are due March 6th
3. OUTDOOR SCHOOL FORMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! x a million
4. FINAL DRAFT of stories due this Friday!
5. Jump Rope for Heart forms due March 6th
6. BEDMAS test March 6th
7. Club week - every lunch clubs are going on! Check them out
Today we had math practice for our test Friday. Worked on our stories, the writing process, and editing. We had gym, library and music too!
In the afternoon the students started their new unit Space, and their social unit test was today. We will work on marking our tests tomorrow during social.
We hope everyone has a Wacky Wing Wednesday!
1. Casino volunteers for parent council May 18th/19th
2. March Fun Lunch is McDonald's ... Orders are due March 6th
3. OUTDOOR SCHOOL FORMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! x a million
4. FINAL DRAFT of stories due this Friday!
5. Jump Rope for Heart forms due March 6th
6. BEDMAS test March 6th
7. Club week - every lunch clubs are going on! Check them out
Today we had math practice for our test Friday. Worked on our stories, the writing process, and editing. We had gym, library and music too!
In the afternoon the students started their new unit Space, and their social unit test was today. We will work on marking our tests tomorrow during social.
We hope everyone has a Wacky Wing Wednesday!
Tuesday 3 March 2020
Tuesday, March 3rd
Reminders
1. Casino volunteers for parent council May 18th/19th
2. March Fun Lunch is McDonald's ... Orders are due March 6th
3. OUTDOOR SCHOOL FORMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! x a million
4. FIRST draft of stories extended to Tuesday! ----- FINAL DRAFT due this Friday!
5. Social Unit Test - Wednesday March 4th - tomorrow!
6. Jump Rope for Heart forms due March 6th
7. BEDMAS test March 6th
8. Club week - every lunch clubs are going on! Check them out
Hey all! Today we talked about the changes to lunchroom, our schedules (gym, music, library) and what the week has in store for us. Then we had music, snack, DEAR TIME, peer editing (some students still finishing their stories) gym, lunch, mindfulness, science and social. In science we are starting a new unit, Space. In social we prepped for the test we are having tomorrow! WE hope everyone has a therapeutic Tuesday!
1. Casino volunteers for parent council May 18th/19th
2. March Fun Lunch is McDonald's ... Orders are due March 6th
3. OUTDOOR SCHOOL FORMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! x a million
4. FIRST draft of stories extended to Tuesday! ----- FINAL DRAFT due this Friday!
5. Social Unit Test - Wednesday March 4th - tomorrow!
6. Jump Rope for Heart forms due March 6th
7. BEDMAS test March 6th
8. Club week - every lunch clubs are going on! Check them out
Hey all! Today we talked about the changes to lunchroom, our schedules (gym, music, library) and what the week has in store for us. Then we had music, snack, DEAR TIME, peer editing (some students still finishing their stories) gym, lunch, mindfulness, science and social. In science we are starting a new unit, Space. In social we prepped for the test we are having tomorrow! WE hope everyone has a therapeutic Tuesday!
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