General Information:
During grade 7 & 8, we are trying to transition our students to taking more ownership for their learning; this should have the students using an agenda (of some type) to track their assignments, checking their Powerschool to see marks and feedback and using the Google Calendar to stay up to date on their work. We encourage the students to chat with us as much as possible if they have any concerns, or even send us an e-mail. Learning how to take ownership of their learning, and develop strong relationships with their teachers, will help them in the future. Lastly, students should always have some homework – whether it is reading, practicing their instrument, working on their math questions or a social studies or science project….so, the question is not, “Do you have homework?”, but rather, “How are you using your homework time?”.
This year in social studies, students will participate in a variety of independent and group projects that bring history to life. Learning will be assessed through quizzes, tests, projects, presentations, observation and conversations; students will be given a rubric to help guide their work; they are taught that a rubric is the “target” that they are aiming for.
If you are curious about the specifics of the courses, the course outlines are posted on Google Classroom...in fact, pretty much everything you could ever want to know about what is happening in the classroom is posted online. If you haven't been invited to the Google Classrooms, just ask your child to show you their "Classrooms".
If students are absent this year, going to Google Classroom is a "must". We will be posting all assignments and required materials there.
Thank you for reading this far, here's to a great year!
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Welcome Letter
Hello,
I am very excited to be back in the grade 5/6 classroom with your child for the 2021/2022 school year! My experiences in the classroom have ranged from working at a Girls’ School, Punjabi Cultural School, and International School in Vietnam. I have taught Grade 1,2, and 9 however my favourite age to work with based on energy and enthusiasm is Grade ⅚.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at all. The best way to reach me is through email at: lmonaghan@rockyview.ab.ca.
An Academic Overview:
The Grade ⅚’s will be exploring relationships this year. The main question that we will be asking is, “How can we foster relationships with land, people and culture to create change?”. To answer this question we will learn from the past, seek inspiration from the present, so we can lead in the future.
These are the topics that we will be exploring:
Contact:
Email: lmonaghan@rockyview.ab.ca
Assessment of Learning: Grade ⅚ students will be assessed through anecdotal observations, formative and summative assessments. Feedback in the form of marks, indicators and comments will be regularly updated through PowerSchool (https://ps.rockyview.ab.ca/public/home.html)
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My name is Cayley Webber and I am excited to be part of the grade 5/6 team at Banded Peak. This will be my second year with RockyView Schools and my seventh year as an upper elementary school teacher. I am looking forward to exploring themes of identity and systems this year, through our study of Democracy, Trees & Forests, and Wetlands as well as spending time in the special places and ecosystems in the forest – known as the back 40 - behind the school. I teach Monday – Thursday, and Mrs. Nancy Fairhead teaches on Fridays.
When I am not at school, you can find me hiking, cross-country skiing, or on my mountain bike usually west of town. I am currently working on graduate studies in environmental communication and education as well as working with teachers throughout the province on climate change literacy.
The most up to date information regarding events in 5/6 WF can be found on our grade team blog. The password will be provided to your child on the first days of school.
The best way to reach me is through email: cwebber@rockyview.ab.ca.
]]>Besides my passion for teaching, I volunteer for the Red Cross in Calgary. In my spare time, I also enjoy many outdoor pursuits such as hiking, skiing, mountain biking and running. I also enjoy spending my time reading, catching up with friends and going to the movies.
Information regarding events in 5/6Z will be found on our classroom blog beginning mid September. I am looking forward to a wonderful year full of exploration and excitement!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. The best way to contact me is through email at: mzimmermann@rockyview.ab.ca
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