Last Day is Thursday!!

Hello WPS families,  MyCBE-accessing-online-report-card (1).pdf We wanted to share a couple of key dates: June 25: Last day of classes/school for WPS students June 26: It is that time of year to report student achievement through a report card. We are asking you to view the report card through MYCBE/Powerschool. Once logged in, you will see an additional tab titled "Report Card". Select this tab to view the report card. Should you wish to have a printed report card, please contact your child's homeroom teacher to make a request and arrangements will be made through the office. *attached are instructions to access report cards through Powerschool, should you need more detail.  *our school website may not reflect the above dates, as the CBE traditional calendar is reflected in that calendar and not WPS individual dates listed above.  Take care,  Willow Park School

Weekly Plan for June 15-19

Hello students!

Guess what? Only 2 more weeks of online school!!! You've almost finished grade7! Hip Hip Hooray for you! We teachers are so proud of your hard work. You've demonstrated great responsibility, determination, perseverance and maturity in keeping up with your studies. Online schooling has been frustrating at times but you have learned new independent learning and technology skills.

Perseverance means you keep trying do do something, even though it is very hard. This is a valuable characteristic to have. It will take you far in life. Thank you all for persevering through online school and doing your work. I know it was hard. I know it was unfair. I also know that perseverance is a quality you have to develop inside yourself, no one can give it to you. You have to give it to yourself. All of your teachers are proud of you for persevering in your studies.

Okay, life lesson is finished for now. There is only 1 assignment due this week. RR5 is due Wednesday. Reading Response 5 includes both writing and visual. Please demonstrate your best writing and thinking skills. If you have forgotten the format, look at earlier RR5 posts, or the blog Resources, or review your previous RRs in your docs.

Friday we will have another Video Party. Email Ms. Brown at aibrown@cbe.ab.ca if you would like to have your video shown. Party 1 was awesome!! No one from 7-1 participated :( but 7-4 and 7-2 did. Thanks to F., A., E. and S. for showing your videos!!

Have a good week!
Ms. Brown

Weekly Plan for June 8 - 12

Hello students,

This week you have 3 assignments to work on: the Video Time Capsule, journaling and RR5. The Video Time Capsule is due today. RR5 book needs to to finished by Wednesday, June 10. The writing and visual are due next week on Wednesday, June 17.

On Friday, we're having a special Film Party. All of you are invited to show your videos!! It is going to be so much fun.

Keep the yearbook photos coming! Send them to me and I'll forward them to yearbook.

Have a great week and be productive.
Ms.Brown

Uploading your video

Please go to Google Classroom and watch the 2 short videos. They explain uploading your video onto Google Classroom. It's not hard, you can do it. (Probably easier and faster than your parents.)

I miss you all. I hope you allow your video to be shown at the Flex Time Video parties. Why not? I bet some of you looks different now. Are you taller? Is your hair longer?

Weekly Plan for June 1-5

Hello everyone!

Happy June! Can you believe we made it to June? Grade 7 is almost over, but not yet. You have just a few more things to do. You can do it!

This week we're wrapping up the video and preparing for next week's reading response. If you missed a week or 2, read all the posts you missed. READ the Video Time Capsule assignment posted under Google Classwork. Carefully re-reading an assignment helps your brain figure it out.

You have 3 assignments this week:
1. Filming and Editing your Video Time Capsule assignment. Film, add music, edit, add text and proof read. I'll let you know how to upload and send it Wednesday.

2. Reading in preparation for RR5. RR5 book must be finished by June 10 (next Wednesday); writing and art piece are due June 17. Daily reading will help you keep your skills as you go onto grade 8.

3. Write at least 1 Covid-19 Journal entry. Pick a prompt you like.

Good luck filming! If you work everyday, it will be less stressful then leaving it to the last minute.
Ms. B 

Bored??? Remember this?

Reading on the Go

The Calgary Public Library has a great digital library for teenagers.
Google Calgary Public Library, click on Digital Library, click on A-Z Resources.
Scroll down to TeenBookCloud. 

Click and pick a book.

They have a wide variety of graphic novels, fiction and non-fiction, even AP English books.

Yearbook Challenges

Yearbook Challenges
This is your opportunity to add your photo to the WPS Yearbook! Send your pictures to me and I will put them in the WP Google Drive for Ms. Coles. *Please do not include anyone who does not attend WPS. 

Challenges

1. Creating/Learning through the Arts while learning from home.

• Students can provide photos of continued learning through the Arts from home. Examples may include, but are not limited to: Writing a Song: picture of them playing it, creating a sculpture: picture of them making it/ or final product, Writing Poetry: Share a picture of their final poem. etc.

2. Online Learning Experiences/ Collaboration:

• Students can submit a screen grab of their Google Meets time, or have someone take a picture of them during their learning time at home (show them working on something for school, writing/drawing/painting etc.

3. Photos Students had taken before "physical distancing/ online learning" started.

• Students can upload any photos they might have taken while still at the school together, which could include: teams, clubs, collaboration, class activities, ACE, etc

4. Keeping Active While Apart

• Students can share photos of them being active (biking, walks, gardening, skateboarding), taking part in their hobbies like painting/drawing/ taking pictures, playing a board-game, or working on a puzzle. Other photos might include them still taking lessons "virtually" like piano, guitar, or dance classes. Students should appear in the photo as well

5. Positive Messages

• Students can write positive messages to share with the school (they should be generic and not specifically addressed) on a piece of paper/ Bristol board and have someone in their household take a picture of them holding the message.

*please don’t include siblings under 18 or friends/siblings that don’t attend WPS in your photos.

Weekly Plan for May 25 - 29 Go to Google Classroom, please.

Hello everyone!
This week you are going to READ the Video Time Capsule assignment posted under Classwork in Google Classroom. You may have to add to your storyboard if it is not detailed enough or if you have left anything out.

You have 3 assignments this week:
1. Filming your Video Time Capsule assignment. Your goal is to film 1 scene a day. Look at your storyboard and pick a scene to film. You can film more but if you rush and don't include the items on the checklist (posted under Classwork) your video will be too simple.

2. Reading in preparation for RR5. Daily reading will help you keep your skills as you go onto grade 8.

3. Journaling through Covid-19. 

Enjoy the sunshine and good luck filming!
Ms. B 

Learning Plan: May 19-22 Go to Google Classroom

Go to Google Classroom for all instructions, videos and quizzes. 

There are 4 assignments this week.

1. Watch the 4th video and take the quiz, on Google Classroom.
2. Storyboard your video, instructions posted Wednesday on Google Classroom.
3. Journal entry on Google Classroom.
4. Read a book for RR5.

Learning Plan: May 11-15

There will be 4 video lessons this week with 4 quizzes. Posted: 2 Monday, 1 Tuesday and 1 Thursday.

3 Assignments for this week:

1. Watch the videos and take the quizzes, in Google Classroom. Think about what you will include in your video.

2. Write 1 or more Covid Journal entries, in  Google Classroom.

3. Read a book for RR5.




Video Lesson #1
Watch the video. Really listen to what Riley says.

Go to Google Classroom and take the quiz.

*If you are confused read the video assignment from last week.

Video Lesson #2 and Quiz are on Google Classroom.

Video Lesson #3. Go to Google Classroom for the Quiz. 

Video Proposal is due SOON

Thursday is coming. Do you have your proposal started? Finished? Check out my little how to get started video. You just might get motivated. Or laugh a lot!!

May 4 - May 8 Learning Plan

All directions are also posted on Google Classroom. This week you have 1 new assignment and 2 old assignments.

1. Time Capsule Video proposal: due Thursday. A copy has been made for you in Google Classroom.
2. Covid Journaling: another entry due Friday.
3. Reading Response 5: not due until June 10. Enjoy reading your book!

Time Capsule Video proposal instructions.
You will be creating a Covid-19 Time Capsule Video.

Like discussed with our journals, we are living through a historical time. Using your journal entries and your life experience, you will be creating a 3-4 minute Time Capsule Video. To create a time capsule, you will need to complete a series of mini-lessons and assignments before you can start filming. Friday is your first video lesson, so don't start filming yet!

The first part of this project is your video proposal.

Write 1-2 paragraphs (5-7 sentences) describing what your Covid-19 Time Capsule Video will look like and what you will include.

Include details such as:
Which entries will you use from your journal?
If you plan on using something other than your journal, what would that be?
Will your time capsule have a story or narrative element? (Are you turning your journals into a story about you and your experience? Or a story about a typical teen during this time?)
Will there be other people in your video?
What will you be using to film your video?
What software do you have to create your video?
What makes your time capsule video interesting?
Think about your audience; what would they like to see in a time capsule?

Submit your proposal by Thursday May 7th.

April 27 - May 1 Learning Plan

You have 2 assignments due on Friday: journaling and infographic. If you need specific instructions on how to do these assignments see last week's blog.

Journaling through Covid-19: I would like you to turn your Journaling assignment in through Google Classroom. Try. I made each of you a doc there. 7-2 did a great job turning in their work on Google Classroom!
Remember to: proof read your work! That's why you did Grammar Graveyard!! Your baby "i"s have come back to life -EEK! I'm seeing them everywhere. Not to mention, nasty run on sentences and failure to capitalize proper nouns. OUCH!
Expectations: 1. Practice proper writing and editing skills. 

                       2. Write 1-3 paragraphs per entry. 2 entries minimum.

                       3. Choose 1 question or 1 prompt from the list below to help you write your                             
paragraphs.


Infographic: Your infographic should have pictures and text.  8 facts minimum  must be represented in your infographic. It should be colorful, neat, factually accurate and free of spelling errors. Most importantly, it should be interesting to look at. Entice your views to look at your work. 

Good luck! If you need help ask during Tuesday or Thursday's Google Meet. Stop by and say "hi" even if you don't need help.

Super Fun Journal Twist

Journaling Twist: (Optional Twist)
A self-portrait entry! What if you drew your your face for an entry or multiple entries? Would that be fun? What emotions would your face express?
Hmmm, sounds like fun or torture? If it's torture, you can always keep writing.

Questions?

Ask on Flex Time today! Use nickname WP7FlexTime on Google Meet.

Don't forget to join Google Classroom and do your assignments for Math, Science and Humanities

April 20-24 Learning Plan

This week there are 2 assignments: Journaling and an Infographic. Both are due in 2 weeks. You have lots of time to complete them. Use my plan below to help guide your progress. 

Social Studies Big Plan: Due May 1
You have 2 weeks to create an infographic for a Silent Film topic you are interested in but didn't get a chance to research. This time create a fun infographic to show the facts of the topic. Google infographics and see how they are a mix of pictures and words.

All topics can be found in the following folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11AEdTQVoiFPjo84kHSf_3mqMkh_c1aMo?usp=sharing

Choose one topic and, using the topic sheet provided, create an infographic that shows the important information and dates. If you want to research more, you may do so! An infographic is a visual way of organizing and showing information. It has minimal text and is focused on the visual. You may create this infographic on paper or digitally (GoogleDraw, Google Docs, Sketchpad, etc.). Please submit your assignment on Google Classroom.


Daily Plan for this Week:
Monday:  Social Studies: read the assignment. Think about it. If you are not sure what to do read it again, slowly and carefully.
Click on the google link. Look at the topics. Read about 1/2 of the topic information pages.
* L.A. journal assignment or reading a book.

Tuesday: Social Studies: Read about 1/2 of the topic information pages.
*L.A. journal assignment or reading a book.

Wednesday: Social Studies: Choose 1 topic. Google infographics. Look at the images. Do you notice that the best ones have a lot of colorful pictures and are interesting to read? Do you see facts and visuals? What one do you like best? Why? Pick out 8-10 facts you'd like to use from the topic page.
*L.A. journal assignment or reading a book.

Thursday: Social Studies: Start planning your infographic. Choose 8-10 facts you'd like to use from the topic page. You can research more if you like. Start your rough copy. Use pictures and text. More important facts should. have bigger pictures.
L.A. journal assignment or reading a book.

Friday: L.A. journal assignment or reading a book. Finish your rough copy infographic.

Journaling Assignment: Due May 1

Right now you are living in a historical event. One day you will tell your children about it, maybe even your
grandchildren. They will read about it in a textbook. Imagine if you actually had a journal of your experience
during the Covid-19 pandemic that you could give to them. What insights could a journal give them that a
textbook can’t?

Journaling is writing down your experiences, thoughts and feelings. Journaling can help you remind yourself
of the good things present in your life. Remembering what’s deeply important to you and what you’re grateful
for, is calming and reassuring. Journaling is proven to reduce anxious feelings. 

Assignment: Start a journal of your experience. This can be done daily or weekly. You can write in a notebook by hand or type it on a Google Doc: 7-1-Journal-Name or 7-4-Journal-Name

Expectations: 1. Practice proper writing and editing skills. 

                       2. Write 1-3 paragraphs per entry. 

                       3. Choose 1 question or 1 prompt from the list below to help you write your                             
paragraphs.

                       

Questions	Prompts	Uncomfortable Feelings
How do you spend your day?  How are you being creative? How are you feeling? What do you do when you’re bored? What are the good things about staying home? What activities are you enjoying? Why are we staying at home? What is your new learning space like?	I smiled when … I really appreciate ... I felt great when … I am thankful for … I recently learned to ... I’ve noticed lately that I’m really good at … My dog/cat/friend made me happy when … I love … My new favourite thing is ...	It is okay to express all of your feelings but it is helpful to limit writing about your negative feelings. Avoid dwelling on what you can’t change and focus on the good things you are experiencing.

New Google Meet Format: Starting Monday

Attention Students & Parents: Re: New Google Meet Format:

Flex Time with Questions and Answers

Grade 7 Flex Time will be available for each of you from 11-12pm from Monday-Thursday, if you choose. This is an opportunity for you to meet with your teachers to ask questions about your assignments. Your teachers will be available during these times for you to check in, ask questions  or even see your classmates. 

Flex Time: 11am - 12pm

* Teachers are available for drop-in support during these times.

* Students can ask questions and say hello. 

FLEX-TIME - Q&A with teachers 11-12pm

Google Meeting Code: WP7FlexTime

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Mr. Meadows  Ms. A Ms. Owen  Ms. Larsen	Ms. Brown Ms. Ingram Ms. Romanchuk Ms Larsen	Mr. Meadows Ms. A Ms. Romanchuk Ms. Larsen	Ms. Brown Ms. Ingram Ms. Larsen Ms. Owen

Journaling Assignment

1. Read the directions carefully.

2. Slow down your reading process to read all parts of the assignment. 

3. Watch and listen to my video.

4. Journaling does help reduce anxious feelings and allows you a little control over one part of your life. Don't believe it, check out the research. You'll be surprised!

I'm so RAD!

Ms. Owen reminds 7-1 that their "I'm so RAD" Health projects were due before Spring Break. She wants you to email her about your projects. She will accept your project whether it is finished or not, just send her your work.

7-1 Meeting at 11am

Please check your school gmail for the nickname to use.