Welcome to Mrs. Janelle Fortmuller's Page
Hello! My name is Janelle Fortmuller. I am excited for another fantastic year at Banded Peak School. My teaching experience has mostly been at the Middle School level in Math and Science. I also spent a year at Rocky View’s Division Office as a Learning Specialist. In this role, I worked with teachers and administrators, developing and executing innovative projects and initiatives. I am passionate about creating engaging, real-world projects and lessons. I believe strongly in fostering positive relationships with my students so that we can work together to learn and grow. Outside of school, my husband and I run a small cattle ranch south of Bragg Creek where we enjoy riding, spending time outdoors and chasing around our two young kids.
For the 2023 - 2024 school year I have a 7/8 homeroom and will be teaching Math and Science to all of the 7/8 classes.
In Math, we will continue to develop an in-depth understanding of the concepts through problem solving, thinking tasks and real world projects. The students will further develop the skills of collaboration, risk taking and perseverance. The strands (number sense, number operations, patterns and relations, shape and space) are spiraled so the students have opportunities to revisit concepts throughout the year to solidify their understanding. Please see the year plan below for the units of study and a tentative timeline.
As we explore the world through a scientific lens, the students will refine their observation, classification, prediction, interpretation, and communication skills. Through experiments, hands-on activities and projects, the students will learn about geology, architecture and design, physics, biology, and environmental sciences. Please see the course outline below for a tentative timeline.
Assessment of/for Learning: Grade 7/8 students will be assessed through anecdotal observations, conversations, and formative and summative assessments. Feedback in the form of marks, indicators and comments will be regularly updated and posted on PowerSchool (https://ps.rockyview.ab.ca/public/home.html).
Please have your student head to Google Classroom for updates, along with important week to week information.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or celebrations you would like to share at jfortmuller@rockyview.ab.ca
