I just want to take a minute to thank everyone for the wonderful gifts. I can't believe how lucky I am. Your children are wonderful, this truly is a special class, that I will never forget.
It was my absolute pleasure to teach this class.
I hope everyone gets a chance to relax this summer.
Stay safe.
I'll miss you.
Adam (Mr.) Cross
Friday, 29 June 2018
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
June 27th...
Hard to believe there is only like 2 and half more days of school.
Today's been great so far.
Period 1 & 2 we made birthday cards for our last summer birthday, Kyle. Then we had the computers and we used Flipgrid to film our final goodbyes for Mrs. Perks. After that, the kids had a bit of free time on the computers.
Period 3 we explored different manipulatives and created our own games in math...some with pentominos and some with miras.
Period 4 Mrs. Smith is doing Pioneer presentations.
Period 5 Mrs. Djonovich is teaching her final music lesson....it involves buckets and drum sticks.
Period 6 we'll watch our final episode of Read All About It, The Showdown.
***Report Cards are coming home tonight***
Today's been great so far.
Period 1 & 2 we made birthday cards for our last summer birthday, Kyle. Then we had the computers and we used Flipgrid to film our final goodbyes for Mrs. Perks. After that, the kids had a bit of free time on the computers.
Period 3 we explored different manipulatives and created our own games in math...some with pentominos and some with miras.
Period 4 Mrs. Smith is doing Pioneer presentations.
Period 5 Mrs. Djonovich is teaching her final music lesson....it involves buckets and drum sticks.
Period 6 we'll watch our final episode of Read All About It, The Showdown.
***Report Cards are coming home tonight***
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
April 26th
A good day so far.
Period 1 we walked a few laps, getting closer to our goal of 'walking across Canada'.
Period 2 we had our reader's/writer's workshop.
Period 3 we played a few different math games: 13, 15 and magic squares.
Period 4 Mrs. Chamberlain read us a story and we had a bit of Free time at the end.
Period 5 Mrs. Smith/Chamberlain is coming in for some science.
Period 6 we'll watch the 2nd last episode of Read All About It.
Period 1 we walked a few laps, getting closer to our goal of 'walking across Canada'.
Period 2 we had our reader's/writer's workshop.
Period 3 we played a few different math games: 13, 15 and magic squares.
Period 4 Mrs. Chamberlain read us a story and we had a bit of Free time at the end.
Period 5 Mrs. Smith/Chamberlain is coming in for some science.
Period 6 we'll watch the 2nd last episode of Read All About It.
Monday, 25 June 2018
June 25th
Here is a super quick summary of our day...
Period 1 and 2 we made birthday cards for Marcus...then we shared our weekends for our last WEEKEND ROUND UP. After we did the 'walking song' we had a nice chunk of time to do some reader's/writer's workshop.
Period 3 we had a presentation by the Burlington Public Library.
Period 4 Mrs. Smith is finishing their Pioneer presentations.
Period 5 we have the computers....I'm considering giving the kids some 'free time' on the computer...with a focus on responsibility. I'll be hammering home my '...if you have to ask whether it's appropriate or not, it's not' catch phrase.
Period 6 we'll watch my favourite episode of Read All About It - Planet of Maze -Chapter 18 - only 2 more left!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNS7sXuiW3M&t=1s
Period 1 and 2 we made birthday cards for Marcus...then we shared our weekends for our last WEEKEND ROUND UP. After we did the 'walking song' we had a nice chunk of time to do some reader's/writer's workshop.
Period 3 we had a presentation by the Burlington Public Library.
Period 4 Mrs. Smith is finishing their Pioneer presentations.
Period 5 we have the computers....I'm considering giving the kids some 'free time' on the computer...with a focus on responsibility. I'll be hammering home my '...if you have to ask whether it's appropriate or not, it's not' catch phrase.
Period 6 we'll watch my favourite episode of Read All About It - Planet of Maze -Chapter 18 - only 2 more left!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNS7sXuiW3M&t=1s
Friday, 22 June 2018
Good News/ Sad News
Good News / Sad News….
Hey everyone...I just wanted to pass along a little good news/sad news. A letter is going home tonight letting the community know that some OP staff will not be returning next year. Including Mrs. Perks, who is retiring after this year, and myself.
Mrs. Perks is an amazing EA who has a wonderful connection with all the kids in our class. We’re so lucky to have her and wish her the best in her retirement.
I’m planning on telling the class myself this morning, before the letter goes home...I just wanted to give the parents that read the blog the ‘heads up’.
I’ve taken a position at Glenview Public School. While I am going to be incredibly sad to say goodbye to the staff, students and families here at Orchard Park, I am excited to be working a little closer to my home.
I just wanted to thank you for raising such terrific kids. I am really, really, going to miss them (like lots).
Thanks again for everything,
Adam
P.S. I’m away this afternoon to attend my son’s Kindergarten Celebration...see you next week!
Thursday, 21 June 2018
June 21st
We've had a great day so far.
Period 1 we made some birthday cards for some of our friends that have birthdays over the summer. Then we walked a few laps around the field for 'Walk Across Canada'.
Period 2 we did a mad lib as a class about Lily and Mittens.
Period 3 we played a really fun game called 'zone soccer' in gym class.
Period 4 we had more time to write and share our own mad libs.
Period 5 Mrs. Smith is teaching some social studies.
Period 6 we'll catch up on chapter 16 of Read All About It and do some comprehension questions.
Tonight is the Panther Party to celebrate the end of the year. Parent council wanted us to remind everyone that cash is best...and many of the 'events and food' only accept cash.
I'll also end today's post with an apology...I'm not too sure how many 'posts' I'll get out next week. The last week of school is usually very busy, but I will try my best.
Period 1 we made some birthday cards for some of our friends that have birthdays over the summer. Then we walked a few laps around the field for 'Walk Across Canada'.
Period 2 we did a mad lib as a class about Lily and Mittens.
Period 3 we played a really fun game called 'zone soccer' in gym class.
Period 4 we had more time to write and share our own mad libs.
Period 5 Mrs. Smith is teaching some social studies.
Period 6 we'll catch up on chapter 16 of Read All About It and do some comprehension questions.
Tonight is the Panther Party to celebrate the end of the year. Parent council wanted us to remind everyone that cash is best...and many of the 'events and food' only accept cash.
I'll also end today's post with an apology...I'm not too sure how many 'posts' I'll get out next week. The last week of school is usually very busy, but I will try my best.
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
June 20th
My second last 'Wednesday Blog' (most likely).
Here is what today looks like.
Period 1 - We talked about parts of speech and did 'A Day At The Beach' madlibs. The kids had fun filling these out and presenting their silly stories.
Period 2 -Mrs. Smith is teaching social studies I believe.
Period 3 we'll probably do a quick game of SKUNK, before we head to the pool.
Period 4 is our last Swim To Survive lesson.
Period 5 Mrs. Djonovich will teach as much music as she can (because we usually get back a little later)
Period 6 I'll give the kids some time to eat and we'll watch chapter 17 of Read All About It.
Reminder - tomorrow night is the big end of the year celebration put on by the parent council!
Here is what today looks like.
Period 1 - We talked about parts of speech and did 'A Day At The Beach' madlibs. The kids had fun filling these out and presenting their silly stories.
Period 2 -Mrs. Smith is teaching social studies I believe.
Period 3 we'll probably do a quick game of SKUNK, before we head to the pool.
Period 4 is our last Swim To Survive lesson.
Period 5 Mrs. Djonovich will teach as much music as she can (because we usually get back a little later)
Period 6 I'll give the kids some time to eat and we'll watch chapter 17 of Read All About It.
Reminder - tomorrow night is the big end of the year celebration put on by the parent council!
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
June 19th
Today's going to be a little different....with it being 'active panther day'.
Here is what I know:
Period 1 kids will be with me.
Period 2 Mrs. Smith
Periods 3 and 4 - Active Play Day
Periods 5 and 6 -with me...we're going to do some fun language and math games.
MOST IMPORTANTLY - TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY) IS OUR LAST SWIM TO SURVIVE.
ALSO, THURSDAY IS THE OP END OF YEAR CELEBRATION/FUNDRAISER -FLYER COMING HOME TODAY.
Here is what I know:
Period 1 kids will be with me.
Period 2 Mrs. Smith
Periods 3 and 4 - Active Play Day
Periods 5 and 6 -with me...we're going to do some fun language and math games.
MOST IMPORTANTLY - TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY) IS OUR LAST SWIM TO SURVIVE.
ALSO, THURSDAY IS THE OP END OF YEAR CELEBRATION/FUNDRAISER -FLYER COMING HOME TODAY.
Monday, 18 June 2018
June 18th
I hope everyone had a good weekend...hope the dads enjoyed their bottle openers.
Period 1 - We had our weekend round up. After that we read a bit from The Jungle Book.
Period 2 -we had a long chunk of time to work on our Reader's/Writer's workshop. We had just enough time to take up a fraction sheet before lunch.
Period 3 -the kids were tasked with conducting their own probability experiment. Lots of interesting experiments and results.
Period 4 Mrs Smith is teaching science.
Period 5 we have the computers, and we'll be looking at one of my favourite games, Yahtzee.
Period 6 After being trapped indoors for both breaks, I think a little free time is in order at the end of the day.
Some reminders:
-Tomorrow, is 'Active Panther Day' - dress appropriately for outdoor play.
-Wednesday is our LAST Swim to Survive day- dress appropriately for swimming
-Thursday night is the Orchard Park End of Year celebration put on by the Parent Council!
Period 1 - We had our weekend round up. After that we read a bit from The Jungle Book.
Period 2 -we had a long chunk of time to work on our Reader's/Writer's workshop. We had just enough time to take up a fraction sheet before lunch.
Period 3 -the kids were tasked with conducting their own probability experiment. Lots of interesting experiments and results.
Period 4 Mrs Smith is teaching science.
Period 5 we have the computers, and we'll be looking at one of my favourite games, Yahtzee.
Period 6 After being trapped indoors for both breaks, I think a little free time is in order at the end of the day.
Some reminders:
-Tomorrow, is 'Active Panther Day' - dress appropriately for outdoor play.
-Wednesday is our LAST Swim to Survive day- dress appropriately for swimming
-Thursday night is the Orchard Park End of Year celebration put on by the Parent Council!
Friday, 15 June 2018
January 15th
Today should be a good day...I mean it's Friday after all?
Period 1 and 2 we're getting into our Panther Packs and doing some French activities.
Period 3 we have the computers I'm hoping to explore some homonym games like these:
Homonym & Homophone Games | Turtle Diary
Period 4 we have gym.
Period 5 and 6 we'll finish up Hoodwinked Too!
A couple of reminders:
-Happy Father's Day to all the dads
-Monday is 'Active Day' so even though our kids don't typically have gym on Mondays, they will NEED PROPER FOOTWEAR!
-Next Wednesday is our last Swim to Survive.
Period 1 and 2 we're getting into our Panther Packs and doing some French activities.
Period 3 we have the computers I'm hoping to explore some homonym games like these:
Homonym & Homophone Games | Turtle Diary
Period 4 we have gym.
Period 5 and 6 we'll finish up Hoodwinked Too!
A couple of reminders:
-Happy Father's Day to all the dads
-Monday is 'Active Day' so even though our kids don't typically have gym on Mondays, they will NEED PROPER FOOTWEAR!
-Next Wednesday is our last Swim to Survive.
Thursday, 14 June 2018
June 14th
So far, so good.
Period 1, we started by putting the finishing touches on our father's day gifts...they're looking good.
Period 2 we had some reader's/writer's workshop.
Period 3 we played fun games in gym.
Period 4 we looked a little closer at theoretical vs. experimental probability. We did some experiments to test how close we could get to the theoretical probability.
Period 5 Mrs. Smith is teaching science...I think.
Period 6 we'll watch chapter 16 of Read All About It
Period 1, we started by putting the finishing touches on our father's day gifts...they're looking good.
Period 2 we had some reader's/writer's workshop.
Period 3 we played fun games in gym.
Period 4 we looked a little closer at theoretical vs. experimental probability. We did some experiments to test how close we could get to the theoretical probability.
Period 5 Mrs. Smith is teaching science...I think.
Period 6 we'll watch chapter 16 of Read All About It
-To the Rescue -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RkK7k5b8hk&t=3s
Wednesday, 13 June 2018
June 13th
Here is what today looks/ed like.
Period 1 we answered our Read All About It comprehension questions from yesterday's episode. Then we had our reader's/writer's workshop.
Period 2 Mrs. Smith did some Social Studies presentations with the class.
Period 3 Mrs. Djonovich did music (so she wouldn't miss it period 5)
Period 4 we're currently at Swim To Survive.
Period 5 we'll get back late and eat...hopefully do some math, more probability experiments.
Period 6 we'll probably watch the next episode of Read All About It - Chapter 16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RkK7k5b8hk&t=3s
Period 1 we answered our Read All About It comprehension questions from yesterday's episode. Then we had our reader's/writer's workshop.
Period 2 Mrs. Smith did some Social Studies presentations with the class.
Period 3 Mrs. Djonovich did music (so she wouldn't miss it period 5)
Period 4 we're currently at Swim To Survive.
Period 5 we'll get back late and eat...hopefully do some math, more probability experiments.
Period 6 we'll probably watch the next episode of Read All About It - Chapter 16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RkK7k5b8hk&t=3s
Swim To Survive
We have swim to survive again today...I forgot to mention it in yesterday's post.
Same thing with next Wednesday, our last swim to survive.
Same thing with next Wednesday, our last swim to survive.
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
June 12th
Period 1 we worked on Keith Haring inspired artwork outside. It was a lot of fun...here is a link to a few pics.
Period 2 Mrs. Smith worked the class to finish up their pioneer projects.
Period 3 and 4 we're working in the Design and Technology room to build our Dad's our super awesome/special father's day gift (you're welcome dads).
Period 5 we're going do a probability experiment using 2 dice.
Period 6 we'll watch chapter 15 of Read All About It.
Monday, 11 June 2018
June 11th
So far, so great.
Here is how today has gone so far (and how I hope it ends)
Period 1 we worked on some top secret father's day stuff...then we had our weekend round up. After that we had some reader's/writer's workshop.
Period 2 we learned about comparing and ordering fractions.
Period 3 we worked on this worksheet...proud to report, I think most kids get it! Then we hit up the library. https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/fractions/comparing-fractions-mixed_POIUY.pdf?up=1487918492
Period 4 Mrs. Smith is teaching science I believe.
Period 5 we have the computers and are going to do a couple of activities on google classroom.
Period 6 we'll finish Hoodwinked.
Here is how today has gone so far (and how I hope it ends)
Period 1 we worked on some top secret father's day stuff...then we had our weekend round up. After that we had some reader's/writer's workshop.
Period 2 we learned about comparing and ordering fractions.
Period 3 we worked on this worksheet...proud to report, I think most kids get it! Then we hit up the library. https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/fractions/comparing-fractions-mixed_POIUY.pdf?up=1487918492
Period 4 Mrs. Smith is teaching science I believe.
Period 5 we have the computers and are going to do a couple of activities on google classroom.
Period 6 we'll finish Hoodwinked.
Saturday, 9 June 2018
JUNE 8th RBG
We had an amazing time at the RBG learning all about plants and soils.
We did many 'bug checks' throughout the day....but you might just want to do an extra check at home too! In case we missed any creepy-crawlers.
See you Monday.
Adam
We did many 'bug checks' throughout the day....but you might just want to do an extra check at home too! In case we missed any creepy-crawlers.
See you Monday.
Adam
Thursday, 7 June 2018
June 7th
***REMINDER*** tomorrow we're on a field trip to the RBG all day. Make sure your kids dress appropriately...lots of hiking I believe.
Today's been a great day so far.
We started the day off working on finishing up our Keith Harring artwork. I think they turned out great.
Then we had our first 'Evacuation Drill', the kids aced it. Quiet, quick and appropriate.
Period 3 we had gym, we played ultimate kickball.
Period 4 we came back from class, read a chapter of our read aloud and had some reader's/writer's workshop. I then did a quick probability experiment with them.
Period 5 Mrs. Smith is teaching.
Period 6 we'll hopefully get to that episode of Read All About It from yesterday that we missed.
***Huge congratulations to the girls from our class that represented OP at the Track and Field meet today. We're so proud of you Charlotte, Ellene, Lena and Gillian!
***Remember, tomorrow...RBG!!!
Today's been a great day so far.
We started the day off working on finishing up our Keith Harring artwork. I think they turned out great.
Period 3 we had gym, we played ultimate kickball.
Period 4 we came back from class, read a chapter of our read aloud and had some reader's/writer's workshop. I then did a quick probability experiment with them.
Period 5 Mrs. Smith is teaching.
Period 6 we'll hopefully get to that episode of Read All About It from yesterday that we missed.
***Huge congratulations to the girls from our class that represented OP at the Track and Field meet today. We're so proud of you Charlotte, Ellene, Lena and Gillian!
***Remember, tomorrow...RBG!!!
Wednesday, 6 June 2018
June 6th
Talk about strange....I'm typing this as I'm watching your children swim! It's very entertaining...everyone has been put into a group based upon their ability...and EVERYONE is smiling.
Here's what today looks like (hopefully)
Periods 1 & 2 we did a fraction worksheet for Redlight. Then we read aloud. After that we did some independent reading then some writing. The class is writing pretty awesome Haiku's...
Period 3 we had a 'Cool Pool's Assembly' put on by the city of Burlington...before we left to go swim in the City of Burlington's Cool Pool.
Period 4 we're currently 'swimming to survive'.
Period 5 we're going to do a little math. Just review probability from yesterday and do a simple experiment with number cubes (dice).
Period 6 we'll 'read' the next chapter of Read All About It - Chapter 13 - Seek and Speak
Reminder...Friday we're at the RBG all day...bring a lunch and dress appropriately! Weather is looking good...23 and sunny.
Tuesday, 5 June 2018
June 5th
Unfortunately, I am not at school today...but I just wanted to post a reminder.
Tomorrow is our first Swim to Survive..we leave around 12:15.
Please make sure you bring a bathing suit, towel and a change of clothes tomorrow...having all your swim gear in a separate bag works really well...as we're only at the pool for an hour or so. Easy to transport.
Field Trip to RBG on Friday too!
Tomorrow is our first Swim to Survive..we leave around 12:15.
Please make sure you bring a bathing suit, towel and a change of clothes tomorrow...having all your swim gear in a separate bag works really well...as we're only at the pool for an hour or so. Easy to transport.
Field Trip to RBG on Friday too!
Monday, 4 June 2018
June 4th
Happy Monday, and welcome to our newest student Prathyush!
Here is what we did today.
Period 1 and 2 we did a quick Fraction activity for 'red light'. Then we had our weekend round up. After that we did some singing (walking) and a chapter from our read aloud. We then had about 25 minutes before nutrition break to read or write (student choice).
Period 3 we did a number talk involving this question 6 X 15= . Some really interesting strategies. Then we had library.
Period 4 Mrs. Smith is teaching science.
Period 5we're going to do some probability experiments and hopefully get to this worksheet: https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/probability/probability3_TZQMW.pdf?up=1466611200
Period 6 we'll watch chapter 11 of Read All About It:
Here is what we did today.
Period 1 and 2 we did a quick Fraction activity for 'red light'. Then we had our weekend round up. After that we did some singing (walking) and a chapter from our read aloud. We then had about 25 minutes before nutrition break to read or write (student choice).
Period 3 we did a number talk involving this question 6 X 15= . Some really interesting strategies. Then we had library.
Period 4 Mrs. Smith is teaching science.
Period 5we're going to do some probability experiments and hopefully get to this worksheet: https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/probability/probability3_TZQMW.pdf?up=1466611200
Period 6 we'll watch chapter 11 of Read All About It:
*Reminder - We go swimming on Wednesday (bring a change of clothes, towel and your swimsuit)
*RBG field trip on Friday (June 8th)
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