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Friday, February 3, 2012

The Friday Message.

Bravo for your work again this week. 

For students who need further practice on integers: Your task during the month of February is to work through the Grade 6 IXL Unit -  C1,2,3,4, I4,5,6,7,8,9, Y9 Samamy Snake when all exercises are completed.

Don't forget to bring in something that you 'wonder about' for Monday - see complete post from earlier in this week that explains this topic more clearly.



Optional - Those students wanting to work ahead

Monday night's H/W
  • Finishing your I/O poem
  • Study link 8.2 & 8.3
  • Social Studies:  Continue researching/ working on your fakebook project.
Congratulations on  'finally' reaching the top of the Ladder to Laughter. The class treat will be decided next week

Tech Integration
https://www.tikatok.com/  (make sure you have created an account by next Fri.) - You will be using this software to create digital copies of all of your poems into an anthology.


Stduent of the Week:  Camille

Blogger of the Week: Sabine

Enjoy Rachel's performance again

The lyrics in Harrisen's work are powerful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6UVhZTTWb0
Maady's intrepetation of title and presentation showed how much you can see from so little if you look hard enough

Song Interpretation on Prezi

Enjoy the Friday message below. (found by Madddy) - If you find a video that you think teaches a good point - Win TQs for sharing
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79 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Congrats Camille and
    sabine

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  2. Maya S.February 3, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Congratulations Camille and Sabine! What's the party? And who are doing the morning announcements?

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  3. HanFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    u and Caroline won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. HanFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    We haven't decidedb what the party will be yet cause u guys aren't here....

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Did Aditya win? Please tell me he did!

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  6. HanFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Here is a youtube video I think really has a good meaning


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaHFj_68cKs

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  7. HanFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:09 PM

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  8. HanFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  9. HanFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Really sorry Nakul he didn't

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  10. Camille B.February 3, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Maya congrats Caroline an you did a great job even if you weren't here. But here are somethings you might want to put in the morning announcements.
    -this day in history
    -a riddle why not put a kenning poem -but something that's not to hard to guess

    I'm proud of myself so is my mom and my dad. My mom's biggest wish came true. Keeping my notes organized.

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  11. Camille B.February 3, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Here you guys got to watch this


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQqyELONuZE&feature=fvwrel

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  12. Maya S.February 3, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    WHAT!!!!!!?????????? WE WON!!!!!!!????????? Great job, Caroline! Thanks for the advice Camille! Also, who's names were pulled out for the TQ?

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  13. berrysweetπFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Caroline did a really great job. It was her against Riya + Harrisen and Alex+Zach. Wow!

    We won for Thursday.
    the answer to our riddle is fire.

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  14. berrysweetπFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    We have seen this video in guidance counseling.

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  15. Maddy ZFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Mr. Buxton -
    Do you still need me to share the prezi with you?

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  16. berrysweetπFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    your prezi is already up there, maddy.
    he won't need you to.

    Wow! The new read-a -loud "Of Beetles and Angels" sounds really interesting.

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  17. berrysweetπFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Maya- Breann and Aditya

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  18. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Got it already thanks. Maddy...
    Great job...


    Have a great w/end everybody !

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  19. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    How are things going on the review and revise sheets?

    If I get all blue folders in and completely signed, you can ave your first step on the next ladder of laughter

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  20. Maya S.February 3, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Mr. Buxton- Does that count me as well?

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    :-( That sucks! I'm sorry Aditya. It seems this flu season always makes me sick!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    I don't need to get it signed right?

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    http://us4.chatzy.com/22746272545889

    Password 123


    IF you want to come

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  24. Maya S.February 3, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Anyone want to chat?
    http://www.chatzy.com/31937414866442

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  25. Maya S.February 3, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Password same for COWS

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  26. Maya S.February 3, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    What was the ending of When my Name was Keoko?

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  27. berrysweetπFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    we never finished it.

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  28. berrysweetπFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I was looking for pieces of writing on the blog, and i found this:

    http://mrbuxton.blogspot.com/2011/09/week-6-day-1.html

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  29. Rachel LFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:31 PM

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  30. Rachel LFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Mr.Buxton When is our class party? and can we make it a pajama, movie, junk food and Electronics party?
    HAN - COULD YOU PLEASE GIVE ME THE RECIPE FOR GREEN TEA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES thank you!

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  31. HanFebruary 4, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Absolutely Rachel I WILL remember plus usually I remember I just don't have time to write the recipe,but I promise I will give iyt to u on Monday. Oh.... and.....



    GOOD MORNING EVERYONE. itys so cold today cause it rained... brrrrrrrr

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  32. HanFebruary 4, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    I know I saw that video while looking for this video

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaHFj_68cKs

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  33. SabineFebruary 4, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    dear Mr. Buxton: I have two friday tickets (7:00 to 10:00) and two saturday tickets (4:30 to 7:30) for the variety show and emma and I really want you to come. So if you can, which day would you prefer: Friday, Feb 10 or Saturday, Feb 11. Both next weekend. Thanks and we hope you can make it!! :)

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  34. HanFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    ;)

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  35. Bekah February 4, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    HI Mr. Buxton, its Bekah! I just wanted to see how you are and if you enjoy teaching in Singapore. Right now in school, were doing are international day project and writing articles. I have been using all the writing skills you have taught me~Bekah :)

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  36. Bekah February 4, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    HI Mr. Buxton, its Bekah! I just wanted to see how you are and if you enjoy teaching in Singapore. Right now in school, were doing are international day project and writing articles. I have been using all the writing skills you have taught me~Bekah :)

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  37. UnknownFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Bekah...
    Great to hear from you. Glad to see you are still working hard. Which is your country? Did anybody do Singapore?

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  38. UnknownFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Are You inviting me with 2 tickets? Are you performing?

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  39. SabineFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    yep! me and emma are both performing in the same act. actually, I have 4 friday tickets, so you could have those, if you want :D

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  40. HanFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  41. berrysweetπFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    HELP! ANY GATE STUDENT HAVE THEIR BRAINSTRETCHERS WITH THEM? I NEED THE PAGE WHERE THERE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS AND THERE ARE 4 BLANK SPACES AND YOU HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT EACH SPACE STANDS FOR BY READING THE INSTRUCTIONS! IT IS THE ONE WHERE THE ANSWER IS IN NUMBERS! PLEASE! OTHERWISE I WILL HAVE TO THINK UP ANOTHER ONE!

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  42. berrysweetπFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    HELP! ANY GATE STUDENT HAVE THEIR BRAINSTRETCHERS WITH THEM? I NEED THE PAGE WHERE THERE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS AND THERE ARE 4 BLANK SPACES AND YOU HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT EACH SPACE STANDS FOR BY READING THE INSTRUCTIONS! IT IS THE ONE WHERE THE ANSWER IS IN NUMBERS! PLEASE! OTHERWISE I WILL HAVE TO THINK UP ANOTHER ONE!

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  43. berrysweetπFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    HELP! ANY GATE STUDENT HAVE THEIR BRAINSTRETCHERS WITH THEM? I NEED THE PAGE WHERE THERE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS AND THERE ARE 4 BLANK SPACES AND YOU HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT EACH SPACE STANDS FOR BY READING THE INSTRUCTIONS! IT IS THE ONE WHERE THE ANSWER IS IN NUMBERS! PLEASE! OTHERWISE I WILL HAVE TO THINK UP ANOTHER ONE!

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  44. berrysweetπFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    HELP! ANY GATE STUDENT HAVE THEIR BRAINSTRETCHERS WITH THEM? I NEED THE PAGE WHERE THERE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS AND THERE ARE 4 BLANK SPACES AND YOU HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT EACH SPACE STANDS FOR BY READING THE INSTRUCTIONS! IT IS THE ONE WHERE THE ANSWER IS IN NUMBERS! PLEASE! OTHERWISE I WILL HAVE TO THINK UP ANOTHER ONE!

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  45. berrysweetπFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/GATEmathWork



    GATE people: I beg of you, please, go here! Pleeease!

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  46. Maddy ZFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Mr. Buxton -
    My parents are in LA, so what should I do to for my review and revise sheet?
    They get back Tuesday. Can I do it then?
    I can figure out the weekly learning signature.

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  47. HanFebruary 4, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Mr.Buxton- I was one of those people who wanted to work on intergers cause my math test wasn't that good and I mastered all of the skills u told we can do on IXL!

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  48. AJDForTheFutureFebruary 4, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    For the monday and Tuesday announcement people.

    Please come on tues from 4 to 6 PM and watch our U11 soccer team in the final tournament of the year, at the high school field! Hope you are there!

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  49. HanFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Hello everyone....!

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  50. HanFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Heart-touching.... I like it


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaHFj_68cKs

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  51. HanFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Mr.Buxton-when we make an account on tikatok do we type our parent's birthday because when I was making an account and typed in MY birthday it said I am under 13 so my parents need to create an account, plus add me to their account.

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  52. Riya D.February 5, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Mr.Buxton can we do as much study links as we like because for me I learned all of the stuff in 4th grade. Not in my 4th grade class but in the class I go to so is it ok??????

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  53. Riya D.February 5, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Mr.Buxton can we do as much study links as we like because for me I learned all of the stuff in 4th grade. Not in my 4th grade class but in the class I go to so is it ok??????

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  54. Riya D.February 5, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    wow that was one of the best Firday messages in the world that was so meaning full and inspiring that today i am going to help anyone for somthing and make someone smile and make there day that is my goal and thank you so much for that video Maddy your pro!!!!!!

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  55. berrysweetπFebruary 5, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    would the word synergy be a combination of sync and energy? or does that make no sense

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  56. HanFebruary 5, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    I don't think that makes sense but if it did that would be cool...



    synergy- 2+2=5

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  57. berrysweetπFebruary 5, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    can everybody who hasn't already please send me their favourite piece of writing from every unit? Not including poetry.

    here is my email:

    anisha.nilakantan@gmail.com

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  58. UnknownFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    yes to your questions Han

    did you do all the grade 6 IXL that i listed in one w/end?

    yes Riya..

    yes Maddy

    what are you up to Anisha?

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  59. HanFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Yes Mr.Buxton I did!

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  60. berrysweetπFebruary 5, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    If you really want to know, look at this. it isn't done, but:



    http://www.tikatok.com/view/shared/28da599925402e9d641a50b644370dec

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  61. berrysweetπFebruary 5, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    http://embedit.in/customize/7ewYTbiGLl


    if it is not already set, click on link

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  62. berrysweetπFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  63. Maddy ZFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Anisha that is SUPER cool. I'll send mine soon!

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  64. berrysweetπFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Thanks!

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  65. Maddy ZFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Would you like me to attach the document or copy the text into it and label it?
    Do you want an essay AND a persuasive essay or should I just choose one out of both?

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  66. berrysweetπFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    both, and your narrative, please
    what do you mean?
    just send the text to me.

    anisha.nilakantan@gmail.com

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  67. Maddy ZFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    just sent...

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  68. berrysweetπFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    thanks!

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  69. berrysweetπFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    maddy- please send me a photo of you that you are okay with other people seeing

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  70. Maddy ZFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    really IS a great idea, anisha. if you were with me i would give you spirit fingers. it is such a thoughtful thing to do...
    by the way, the photo at the beginning of the year doesn't have carter or arielle in it. if you want scott and maria's pieces to be in it, though, maybe look on their blogs.

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  71. berrysweetπFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    what i am going to do is this: i will have the pieces from maria and scott, too.

    then, i will introduce Arielle and Carter.

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  72. SabineFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    hey guess what!? i found my ancient poetry drafting book (from last year). and yes mr. buxton, emma and i are performing, and in the same act. in fact, i have 4 friday tickets, so you could have those. we would love for you to come!

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  73. SabineFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    hey guess what!? i found my ancient poetry drafting book (from last year). and yes mr. buxton, emma and i are performing, and in the same act. in fact, i have 4 friday tickets, so you could have those. we would love for you to come!

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  74. SabineFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    im having so much trouble with the IO poem. i literally only have 4 lines. how many lines do we have to have?

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  75. HanFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    about 16

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  76. HanFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Oh Sabine you have know idea....... I have NO lines but I am workin on it.

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  77. SabineFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    me too im working on it t the moment.

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  78. HanFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Nice profile pic

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  79. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Mr.Buxton for the IXLs you listed there is no Y9 it only goes up to Y6

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