Month: September 2020

MS/US Spirit Day is tomorrow – Friday, September 25

PAJAMA DAY

See the poster for more details

Kari Beck, on behalf of MS/US Student Council

Pajama Poster_1.pdf

X-Block, MAP & ATLs

Good morning, all X-Blockers.

Here are the key points for today.

Grade 7 – Off to MAP Reading at the end of break.

Grade 6 & 8 Kitchen X-Blockers please check in with Ms Cynthia in the design centre as Mr Snyder is supervising MAP.

All other grades 6 & 8 move quickly and quietly to your assigned locations at the end of break. If you have an off-campus mentor make sure you log onto Teams as soon as you have checked in with the room supervisor.

All students remember to discuss your ATL grades with your mentor TODAY. Happy X-Blocking!

Grade 7 Reading MAP Testing Today

Hello Again Grade 7 MAP Masters,

Your READING MAP test is happening today, starting Block Three in the LGR.

Here’s how it works:

-Everyone stays in the LGR for Block Three to the end (like last time), regardless if you are finished or not (so take your time…)

-At the end of Block Three, those that have finished the test go to Block Four. Everyone else continues testing (so take your time…).

-At the end of Block Four, those that are still testing will go to lunch and finish the test at a later date (so take your time!).

Give this test your best!

 

Ps. Grade 6, you are up tomorrow, so get some good sleep tonight!

NIS Moveathon Rescheduled

The exciting new NIS Moveathon (on the calendar for September 30th) will be rescheduled later in the school year to give our student-led organizing team more time to prepare. This day will run as normal.

Please stay tuned for more information from the Moveathon Masters. Thanks!

Summative PHE Sessions Week 7

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder of summative assessment lessons this week (your teachers are aware of this)

Wednesday Day 6

Block 1 – Grade 10 (10B to join 10A+10C) Ultimate Frisbee (field)

Block3 – Grade 9 (9B to join 9A+9C) Handball (blue gym)

Thursday Day 7

Block 5 – Grade 8 (8A to join 8B+8C) Basketball (blue gym)

Friday

Block 4 – Grade 7 (Normal PHE class) Touch Rugby (field)

All ‘free’ staff are welcome to come out/in to watch the students showcase the skills and understanding they have been developing over the last few weeks.

 

Grade 10 MAP Reading Test Today

Hello Grade 10 MAP Marvels,

Your Reading MAP test is happening today, starting Block Three with 10A and 10B in the LGR and 10C in D340 (Ms. May’s old room on the third floor).

Here’s how it works:

-Everyone stays in the LGR/D340 for Block Three to the end, regardless if you are finished or not (so take your time…)

-At the end of Block Three, those that have finished the test go to Block Four. Everyone else continues testing (so take your time…).

-At the end of Block Four, those that are still testing will go to lunch and finish the test at a later date (so take your time!).

Give this test your best!

 

Ps. Grade 7, you are up tomorrow, so get some good sleep tonight!

Primary Student Council reps (grades 3-5 only)

Please have your 1st semester StuCo REPRESENTATIVE meet Ms. Heidi in the PA room DURING BREAK to discuss Variety Show jobs.

3A – Isaac

3B – Ellie

3C – Rina

4A – Vincent

4B – Simon

5A – Hally

5C – Ceci

Grade 8 Reading MAP Test Today

Hello Grade 8 MAP Masters,

Your MATH MAP test is happening today, starting Block Three in the LGR.

Here’s how it works (same plan as last week):

-Everyone stays in the LGR for Block Three to the end, regardless if you are finished or not (so take your time…)

-At the end of Block Three, those that have finished the test go to Block Four. Everyone else continues testing (so take your time…).

-At the end of Block Four, those that are still testing will go to lunch and finish the test at a later date (so take your time!).

Give this test your best!

 

Ps. Grade 9, you are up tomorrow, so get some good sleep tonight!

X-Block Today

Dear X-Blockers,

Straight after break:

  • Grade 6 move quickly and quietly to MAP testing.
  • Grades 7&8 Cooks (Mr Snyder’s group) go to the Design centre and check in with Ms Cynthia (no cooking today – sorry! Please come ready to research or design your next feast)
  • Grades 7&8 move to normal locations. Mr Dutton’s group to check in with Mr Ray.
  • Mr Lee’s group meet in the gym
  • Come ready to make decisions about your Approaches to Learning (ATL) progress report.

Looking forward to Friday!

Needed GCD Readers!

  • Author By annayuen
  • Publication date September 18, 2020
  • Categories: Staff

Calling  all staff!!!! Teaching Faculty and Admin!!!

Learn about the Global Citizen Diploma by reading the students’ stories. Our grades 9s and 10s need you to read their stories (about 700 words). We are asking all members of staff to read 2-4 stories over the course of the year.

To start, students will write about the 3 core values: Community Engagement, Global Understanding and Intercultural Communication. Then in 2nd semester the grade 10s can choose a wider range of themes/competencies.

Please sign up on this Excel spreadsheet: GCD Readers. Type in your name, choose the time frame that works for you and click one of the drop down tabs to select a core value or competency.

On behalf of our amazing students, thank you!

Maths help for G6-G9

Hello Grade 6 to 9 students!
Are you having difficulty with your maths? Are you looking for some help? Is it just a new concept you haven’t understood? We can help! We’ve been there and now we are in Grade 11!
Come Mondays Lunch 1 to get some help in Ms Keller’s room D246.
Student-Led Club by Chloe and Chaeyun.

Volunteers Wanted for NIC BBQ

The NIC club is hosting the annual bbq the Shangri-La. If you are already going, why don’t you volunteer as well.

Saturday the 26th 11.30 – 3pm (ish)

This is an off-campus activity. You will need to arrange your own transport.

For more important, stop by the Activities Office and ask for Miss Elaine.