Christmas Potluck and Pyjama Day

Students have been working hard the past few weeks and it's almost time for a much deserved break. To celebrate the holidays, we will be having a Potluck and Pyjama Day Monday, Dec. 21. Bring in a dish or some snacks to share and come dressed up in your PJs. The potluck will be in the afternoon, but students can bring their food in with them in the morning.

Band students are reminded that they will have band Monday afternoon from 1:35 - 2:35 to prepare for their performance in the assembly on Tuesday.

Ms. Bursey

Science Videos

Here are some science videos that we have viewed in class - useful for studying!

Thermal Expansion and Contraction / La dilatation et contraction thermiques
Bimetallic Strip / Bilame
Bill Nye clip on Heat

Party Tricks with Liquid Nitrogen
Party Tricks with Dry Ice

 As well, Quizlet terms are up for chapters 4 and 5. See link on right hand side of page.


Happy Studying!
Ms. Bursey

Christmas Potluck

We will be having a potluck in school on Monday, December 21. Bring a dish to share with the class (if you are able!). Remember be mindful of allergies: no peanuts, tree nuts, kiwi or banana, please :)

The Potluck will take place in the afternoon. There is some fridge space to store your food in during the day, however if you can send it something that doesn't need to be refrigerated, it would be much appreciated. Same thing goes for heating.

Ms. Bursey

It's Almost Halloween!

Tomorrow we will celebrate Halloween in school!
First three periods will continue as normal. Please come prepared for periods 1-3.
In the afternoon only, students are encouraged to wear their Halloween costume. You may bring a party snack with you for the afternoon, but we ask that you do not bring in food to share with others or with the class, due to allergy concerns.

In the afternoon we will be attending the Halloween Fair in the gym. Reminder that some games (Fish Pond and Bottle Drive) cost $2, so bring in a few dollars if you wish to participate in these games.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!
Ms. Bursey

Long weekend and Social Studies Quiz

Good afternoon!

Just a reminder that it is an extra long weekend for students this weekend! There is no school tomorrow (teacher PD) and no school on Monday (Thanksgiving holiday). Hope you all have a lovely long weekend :)

On Wednesday, Oct. 14 there will be a Social Studies quiz. I have uploaded the study guides to work on over the weekend, you can find them here:
Social Studies Study Guide (English)
Sciences Humaines Guide d'étude (français)

As well, you can access the Quizlet links on the right hand side of this page for practice. Remember, Quizlet is great for being able to recognize key terms. However, students will need to be able to apply these terms to questions and problems asked on the quiz. They should prepare themselves by working through the questions on their study guide and referring to their notes and textbook.

Lastly, Monday, October 19 is the date of our first in-class independent novel study. Novels must be completed by this date.

Have a good weekend!
Ms Bursey

Quizzes and Quizlet

A science quiz has been scheduled for Monday, October 5. A review sheet will be given out Monday. In the meantime, students can review terms on quizlet and their workbooklet for this chapter.
As well, students should begin regularly reviewing their English Language Arts Story Terms. You can use the following Quizlet links to help:

Quizlet links:
Mrs. Bursey's quizlet. Use for Science and Social Studies terms
Mrs. Rowe's quizlet. Use for reviewing English Language Arts terms.

You can find these links on the right side of the page for further reference.

Ms. Bursey

Upcoming Dates

Good afternoon,

Here are some upcoming important dates to remember:

Wednesday, September 30
Picture day

Friday, October 9
No school for students due to teacher PD

Monday, October 12 Thanksgiving holiday - school is closed

Ms. Bursey

School Lunch Registration

Reminder that the School Lunch registration deadline is tomorrow! (Thursday, Sept. 18)

Please return the envelope not later than tomorrow morning, or register online at www.schoollunch.ca.

Ms. Bursey

Some reminders

Curriculum night is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7:30 pm. I hope to see you there!

There are still some Data Forms and Media Consent Forms that haven't been returned yet. Please fill these out and return them immediately! Thank you.

Students are reminded to choose a book for their first independent novel study. I encourage students to start reading this book at home and to bring it with them to class to read when they finish work early.

Ms. Bursey

Curriculum Night

Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 16, at 7:30 pm. I hope to meet with all parents/guardians and discuss the curriculum and expectations in Grade 7.

Also a reminder to return Data, Media Consent and Bus forms to the school as soon as possible!

Ms. Bursey

Welcome to Grade Seven!

I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer break :) I am excited to welcome everyone to a great year in Grade 7 at Cowan Heights Elementary! Check this website for what's happening this year, including news, updates and, of course, homework.

LOTS of notes went home today. Please return Data Forms (with any changes noted) and Media Consent Forms as soon as possible.

School lunch registration is due this Friday, Sept. 11. Return envelope or register online at www.schoollunch.ca

Please see September Newsletter, School Security memo and Kiss and Ride memo that also went home.

Ms. Bursey