Tuesday March 30, 2020Day 1

Staying Connected Photo Contest! 

We are overwhelmed by the enthusiasm to our SJA online learning and Student Life efforts and want to capture this in a fun and engaging contest for all students in all grades! See details attached. Our April Newsletter and social media channels will feature some of these photos! Please see attached flyer. Contest ends April 1st!

Dear Grade 6s,

The exhibition work you do this week will focus on writing many drafts of the essay. It can be tedious work. Keep going even when you don’t feel like it. Yesterday was the last day dedicated to doing research. That does not mean that the research component is done. You will be expected to keep asking questions and learning about your issue in depth as you go.

Today we will focus on section 10 of the Exhibition planner ‘Plan the Essay’.

You will begin today’s class with Ms. Jaskolka on the Grade 6 Discord Server. Be ready for class to start at 9 a.m. It is best to login at least 5 minutes earlier to deal with technical difficulties. If I am not there, I may be experiencing Wi-Fi issues. Please be patient. We will follow our daily schedule as closely as possible. 

During the exhibition process, specialist teachers (Mr. Orr, Mr. Oliver, Mme. Stella) with help facilitate learning for each of the exhibition groups during their scheduled class times.

Time	Location	Topic
9:00 – 9:30	Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in ms_jaskolkas_class VOICE and TEXT channels	Attendance Announcements (SJA Email, ManageBac) General Discussion (Catch-up, Pandemic and our new way life, etc.) Today’s schedule & Learning Goals ·       Reflecting on how our learning went yesterday - Do you have all the research you need? Have you found in-depth information regarding each of your lines of inquiry?   ·       Mentor meetings - does everyone have their next mentor meeting scheduled? This must be done by the end of day, Friday, April 3rd.  (Suggestions for the mentor meetings - ask for advice on your essay) The focus for this week is writing the various drafts of the essay. The Final draft is due on Tuesday, April 7th. ·
9:30-10:30	Grade 6 Discord Server Group (meet in ms_jaskolkas_class VOICE and TEXT channels)	Math lesson today: Lesson 8.3 Multiplying to Find Percents  -We will go through the lesson as a class and then work on questions related to today’s lesson (check your email for the PDF related to this lesson)  Learning Goal: multiply decimals with hundredths  Success Criteria: -I can find the percent of a number by writing the percent as a decimal and then multiplying -I can properly multiply to find my answer -I understand that the number of decimal places in the product should be the same as the total number of decimal places in the question  Reminder: Mr. Conte made an RSA video to take up the optional review on 8.1 and 8.2. Take a look! https://youtu.be/Cmxy11zL-C4
10:30 – 11:00	Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in Exhibition Breakout Groups via Discord  ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 10. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	The focus for this week is writing the various drafts of the essay. The Final draft is due on Tuesday, April 7th. Review the essay rubric via livestream. ·       We will move onto the next steps in the exhibition planner (via live stream) and Complete Section 10. Plan the Essay ·       If you are done, you may begin Section 11. Drafting the Essay ·       Work together with your group to decide how to divide up the work for the essay ·       Discuss the Declaration of Academic Honesty - to be completed once the final draft of the essay is completed. ·       Exhibition breakout groups ·       Refer to the ‘Task Tracking Sheet’ shared with the class via Google Docs and begin to brainstorm ideas for other required components in your exhibition planner. Create your own goals and criteria in collaboration with peers, teachers, and mentors. Determine who will do what and what is needed. Set your own due dates
11:00 – 12:00	Take a break from your device. Grade 6 Discord Server  Move around in some way.	Recess and Lunch
12:00 – 1:40	Meet in Exhibition Breakout Groups via Discord  ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 10. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	The focus for this week is writing the various drafts of the essay. The Final draft is due on Tuesday, April 7th. Review the essay rubric via livestream. ·       We will move onto the next steps in the exhibition planner (via live stream) and Complete Section 10. Plan the Essay ·       If you are done, you may begin Section 11. Drafting the Essay ·       Work together with your group to decide how to divide up the work for the essay ·       Discuss the Declaration of Academic Honesty - to be completed once the final draft of the essay is completed. ·       Exhibition breakout groups ·       Refer to the ‘Task Tracking Sheet’ shared with the class via Google Docs and begin to brainstorm ideas for other required components in your exhibition planner. Create your own goals and criteria in collaboration with peers, teachers, and mentors. Determine who will do what and what is needed. Set your own due dates ·       Meet with Mme. Stella to translate your central idea and lines of inquiry into French by Friday, April 3rd. She will be with us from 12-1230pm.
1:40 – 2:20	Take a break from your device. Move around in some way.	Recess and Lunch
2:20 – 3:30	Grade 6 Discord Server Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in ms_jaskolkas_class VOICE and TEXT channels ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 10. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	The focus for this week is writing the various drafts of the essay. The Final draft is due on Tuesday, April 7th. Review the essay rubric via livestream. ·       We will move onto the next steps in the exhibition planner (via live stream) and Complete Section 10. Plan the Essay ·       If you are done, you may begin Section 11. Drafting the Essay ·       Work together with your group to decide how to divide up the work for the essay ·       Discuss the Declaration of Academic Honesty - to be completed once the final draft of the essay is completed. ·       Exhibition breakout groups ·       Refer to the ‘Task Tracking Sheet’ shared with the class via Google Docs and begin to brainstorm ideas for other required components in your exhibition planner. Create your own goals and criteria in collaboration with peers, teachers, and mentors. Determine who will do what and what is needed. Set your own due dates

Monday March 30, 3030

Staying Connected Photo Contest! 

We are overwhelmed by the enthusiasm to our SJA online learning and Student Life efforts and want to capture this in a fun and engaging contest for all students in all grades! See details attached. Our April Newsletter and social media channels will feature some of these photos! Please see attached flyer. Contest ends April 1st!

Dear Grade 6s,

The exhibition work you do this week will focus on writing many drafts of the essay. It can be tedious work. Keep going even when you don’t feel like it. Monday is the last day dedicated to doing research. That does not mean that the research component is done. You will be expected to keep asking questions and learning about your issue in depth as you go.

You will begin today’s class with Ms. Jaskolka on the Grade 6 Discord Server. Be ready for class to start at 9 a.m. It is best to login at least 5 minutes earlier to deal with technical difficulties. If I am not there, I may be experiencing Wi-Fi issues. Please be patient. We will follow our daily schedule as closely as possible. 

During the exhibition process, specialist teachers (Mr. Orr, Mr. Oliver, Mme. Stella) with help facilitate learning for each of the exhibition groups during their scheduled class times.

Time	Location	Topic
9:00 – 9:30	Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in ms_jaskolkas_class VOICE and TEXT channels ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 9. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	Attendance Announcements (SJA Email, ManageBac) General Discussion (Catch-up, Pandemic and our new way life, etc.) Reflection on how last week went What have you learned about your issue? What are some of the troubles you are facing? Focus for this week ·         Today is the last day to finish your essay research – Complete Section 9 by the end of today. Add this due date to your schedule. ·         Write the various drafts of the essay (Sections 10 – 15 in the exhibition planner). The final draft/good copy of the essay is due on Tuesday, April 7th.  Add this due date to your exhibition schedule. ·         Mentor meetings - does everyone have their next mentor meeting scheduled? Your second meeting must be done by the end of day, Friday, April 3rd.  (Suggestions for the mentor meetings - ask for advice on your essay) ·         Begin to think about other components (We will talk about this after second recess today) ·
9:30-10:30	Grade 6 Discord Server Group (meet in ms_jaskolkas_class VOICE and TEXT channels)	Math lesson today: Review 8.1 and 8.2 We will go over the optional math homework from the weekend along with the quiz answers from Friday to ensure we are understanding how to:   -convert fractions into decimals and percents -Calculate percents -estimate percents  Then we will write a quiz on 8.1 and 8.2  Mr. Conte made an RSA video to take up the optional review on 8.1 and 8.2. Take a look! https://youtu.be/Cmxy11zL-C4
10:30 – 11:00	Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in Exhibition Breakout Groups via Discord  ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 9. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	Today’s Learning Goal #1: Produce 1 ½ pages of typed research notes that meet the criteria we discussed last week. Note-Taking. Ensure you and your group members have a balance of information for each line of inquiry by the end of the day. Complete the self- and peer-assessment on research and note-taking by the end of the day. Discuss adding parent Gmails to the exhibition planner for feedback purposes - ‘can comment’ Today’s Learning Goal # 2: Mme. Stella will continue meeting with groups this week to support you in translating your issue, central idea, and lines of inquiry into French from 12:00 – 12:30. Don’t worry if she does not get to you today but be mindful that this must be completed by the end of day on Friday, April 3rd. She will continue doing this all week. Once the translations are done, paste the French versions of these statements into your ‘Exhibition Planner’ under the English versions in Section 7. Attend your mentor meeting if it is scheduled for this time.
11:00 – 12:00	Take a break from your device. Grade 6 Discord Server  Move around in some way.	Recess and Lunch
12:00 – 1:40	Meet in Exhibition Breakout Groups via Discord  ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 9. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	Today’s Learning Goal #1: Produce 1 ½ pages of typed research notes that meet the criteria we discussed last week. Note-Taking. Ensure you and your group members have a balance of information for each line of inquiry by the end of the day. Complete the self- and peer-assessment on research and note-taking by the end of the day. Discuss adding parent Gmails to the exhibition planner for feedback purposes - ‘can comment’ Attend your mentor meeting if it is scheduled for this time.
1:40 – 2:20	Take a break from your device. Move around in some way.	Recess and Lunch
2:20 – 3:30	Grade 6 Discord Server Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in ms_jaskolkas_class VOICE and TEXT channels ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 16 - 19. via Google Docs by exhibition groups and ‘Task Tracking Sheet’ shared with the class via Google Docs. Meet in Exhibition Breakout Groups via Discord  ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 9. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	Today’s Learning Goal # 3: Begin to think about other required components of exhibition. ·         Refer to the ‘Task Tracking Sheet’ (via livestream) and to Sections 16 – 19 in the schedule of the exhibition planner shared with the class via Google Docs and begin to brainstorm ideas for other required components in your exhibition planner. Create your own goals and criteria in collaboration with peers, teachers, and mentors. Determine who will do what and what is needed. Set your own due dates. Continue with Today’s Learning Goal #1: Produce 1 ½ pages of typed research notes that meet the criteria we discussed last week. Attend your mentor meeting if it is scheduled for this time.

Friday March 27, 2020

Dear Grade 6s. I am so happy and proud of the way you have all been working. We are accomplishing as much online as previous Grade 6s have accomplished face-to-face in the classroom.

We had another busy and productive day on Thursday. I managed to meet with each exhibition group to review their central idea and lines of inquiry. Students made good progress on their research and note-taking. Several groups met with their mentors. 

You will begin today’s class with Ms. Jaskolka on the Grade 6 Discord Server. Be ready for class to start at 9 a.m. It is best to login at least 5 minutes earlier to deal with technical difficulties. If I am not there, I may be experiencing Wi-Fi issues. Please be patient. We will follow our daily schedule as closely as possible. 

During the exhibition process, specialist teachers (Mr. Orr, Mr. Oliver, Mme. Stella) with help facilitate learning for each of the exhibition groups during their scheduled class times.

Time	Location	Topic
9:00 – 9:30	Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in ms_jaskolkas_class VOICE and TEXT channels ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 9. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	Attendance Announcements General Discussion (Catch-up, Pandemic and our new way life, etc.) Reflection on how the day went yesterday Did each of you complete 1 ½ pages of research notes? Today’s Schedule and Learning Goals: Today’s Learning Goal #1: Produce 1 ½ pages of typed research notes that meet the criteria we discussed yesterday. Today’s Learning Goal # 2: Mme. Stella will begin meeting with groups starting today to support you in translating your issue, central idea, and lines of inquiry into French from10:30 – 11:00. Don’t worry if she does not get to you today. She will continue doing this next week. Once the translations are done, paste the French versions of these statements into your ‘Exhibition Planner’ under the English versions in Section 7. Attend your mentor meeting if it is scheduled for this time.
9:30-10:30	Grade 6 Discord Server Group (meet in ms_jaskolkas_class VOICE and TEXT channels)	Math lesson Skills Lesson 8.2. We will to take up answers from yesterday’s homework. After answers have been taken up with the class, students will be provided a link to complete an online quiz. This is a completely formative assessment and is only being used to provide feedback as the unit progresses so we can ensure understanding of concepts taught. Video Link to help with taking up the math homework: https://youtu.be/NS7hyoxA1y0 https://youtu.be/llbIDfdb1EA
10:30-11:00	Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in Exhibition Breakout Groups via Discord  ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 9. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	Today’s Learning Goal #1: Produce 1 ½ pages of typed research notes that meet the criteria we discussed yesterday. Attend your mentor meeting if it is scheduled for this time. Learning Goal # 2: Mme. Stella will begin meeting with groups starting today to support you in translating your issue, central idea, and lines of inquiry into French from10:30 – 11:00. Don’t worry if she does not get to you today. She will continue doing this next week. Once the translations are done, paste the French versions of these statements into your ‘Exhibition Planner’ under the English versions in Section 7.
11:00 – 12:00	Take a break from your device. Move around in some way.	Recess and Lunch
12:00 – 12:40	Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in ms_jaskolkas_class VOICE and TEXT channels ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 8. b) via Google Docs by exhibition groups	Attend Ms. Hayward’s workshop on Meaningful Research. Learning Goal #2: Understand how to correctly cite your sources using MLA formatting for ‘in-text citations’ and on your ‘Sources Cited’ page. Take notes about the workshop in section 8. b) of your exhibition planner.  Write It – CITE It
1:00 – 1:40	Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in ms_jaskolkas_class VOICE and TEXT channels ‘Exhibition Journal’ via Google Docs by individual students	Learning Goal # 3: Reflect on the exhibition project. Open your ‘Exhibition Journal’. Look at the comments I made about your last journal entry. How could you improve your writing for this week’s journal entry? On the next available page, record Day ‘5’ and today’s date. When writing your daily journal entry, try to answer 3 or 4 of the questions provided in the paragraph below. In the space provided for daily journal entries, write a journal entry that describes what you have learned in the past week about your issue. What are some of the challenges and successes you have experienced What are your areas of strength as an IB learner? What are your areas of weakness? What will you do to address these areas? Do you and your group members have any ideas on how to take action? What are you worried about and what still needs to be done? Limit each journal entry, so that it does not flow over to the next page. Include an image that represents something about today’s journal entry. Use what you learned in Ms. Hayward’s workshop to cite your source for your image. Attend your mentor meeting if it is scheduled for this time.
1:40 – 2:20	Take a break from your device. Move around in some way.	Recess and Lunch
2:20 – 3:30	Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in Exhibition Breakout Groups via Discord  ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 9. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	Today’s Learning Goal #1: Produce 1 ½ pages of typed research notes that meet the criteria we discussed yesterday. Attend your mentor meeting if it is scheduled for this time.

Please let me know if you need help with anything.

Great job on completing our first week of online learning.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone.