Week of Sept 30 - Oct 4

Comm Tech Arsenault

We have started printing our 3D designs and are transitioning to our next Units!  For those looking to play around at home with 123D Design, here is a link to my google drive .exe file

Gr. 5-6  Audacity
Gr. 7-8 Adobe Animate
Gr. 9 Adobe Premiere Pro

Typing Tests to begin the 2nd week in October.

Training 7 Arsenault

We started working on a personalized workout plan based on our goal setting assignment.  Most have a solid plan, but we need to work on executing them without reminder :)

Grade 7 Foods-  Shewfelt 

This week we completed our first foods lab! The lab was a tremendous success, and each kitchen group created yummy carrot apple sauce muffins. We learned about substitutions for refined sugar in baking recipes this week. Students also had an opportunity to appraise their recipes the following class, and make alterations to some ingredients in order to improve the quality of their product. Each table group made a suggestion as to how they were alter/improve their recipe, and as a class we cooked one more batch of muffins- taste test will occur on Monday!

** Not mandatory- if students would like to bring their own set of knitting needles and a ball of yearn, I would love to incorporate some fashion into this class. When our recipes are cooking and our kitchens are cleaned up, I will be demonstrating some basic knitting techniques with students who are interested, and we will make a headband/ear warmer.



Leadership- Shewfelt

Leadership students were busy tallying up the final results for our Terry Fox run, as well as counting money for the Terry Fox Cancer Foundation. Students are learning how to take initiative in class, and come up with projects they are passionate about in order to create positive change in the school. Next large project will be planning and organizing the school Halloween dance at the end of the month.

Week of Sept 23-27

OED update 2

Hi,
This week we went on a great hike to Mount Yamnuska. We saw some bears!!! Next week we will prep for our next field trip which will be Canoeing and Kayaking on October 9th.  Please make sure you sign the forms and pay online 26$ under optional fees section.  We will need a volunteer for that morning. Thanks

Grade 9 Leadership

Ms. Shewfelt's grade 9 leadership students did a fantastic job planning and organizing the Terry Fox assembly and run this week. Students worked hard creating bilingual scripts, while researching Terry Fox's legacy. The grade 9's demonstrated excellent leadership skills throughout the assembly and school run- way to go Tigers!

Drama 9- Students worked together to develop trust by being led through the school blindfolded. We had some great conversations around their experience. We also, completed some activities using their other senses.

Leadership 8 & 9 Fedchun- We have been busy! We fund-raised for Hurricane Dorian Relief and raised $291.50.  Students volunteered their time at the Meet the Teacher Night and Healthy Hunger. We are completing tasks around the school, and getting ready to take on the Halloween Festivities. We are planning a dance, haunted house and 'Spooktivies' for Oct 31st.

Training for Excellence in Sport 8 - Thalheimer

This week the students were supposed to complete a minimum of 1 full workout in order for them to do the workout on Wednesday. Friday we did an in class workout that I created and we did it together as a class. Next week we will look at finalizing their workouts and refining them as needed.

Outdoor Ed 8 Favry

This week we discussed first aid.  Half of us went to hike Mount Yamnuska.  Next week we will start preparing for our upcoming canoe trip that will take place on October 9.  Have a great snowy weekend.  Mr Favry

Art 9 Leavitt

Art is Awesome!  Here are some useful links for information about the class.  Looking forward to a great semester.

Course Outline

Grade 9 Art

Zentangle Project Due October 9th.

Zentangle Project #1

Grade 5 & 7 Drama Leavitt

We have been having the best time in drama so far.  We have been participating in orientation games to develop trust with each other and gain more confidence to express ourselves.  Soon we will be creating scenes with tableaux and explore the craft of miming.

Dance 9 Leavitt

This month we have been developing our skills and style in swing dance.  We are currently choreographing a partner composition that is true to form.  Looking forward to a whole semester of working with these very talented and passionate grade 9s.

Week of Sept 16-19

Foods 7 - Shewfelt

Grade 7 foods students have been working through important Foods Safety procedures, as well as familiarizing themselves with the Foods room. Students must complete the following items before they are permitted to cook in the foods lab:

* Foods Room Map
* Foods Safety Survey
* Introduction to Foods - Pretest

A duotang check will be completed on Monday September 23rd.

Environment and Outdoor Ed  9 - Beaudoin

Important (time sensitive)

Field trip: Students are expected to come on the hiking field trip at Mount Yamnuska next Wednesday September 25th. It is part of this option class. We ill be back at 16h00. Forms and money are due ASAP and before Tuesday at lunch.

We have been preparing for that field trip in class by discussing how we dress properly and we went over a few first aid scenarios. Next Thursday, we will start preparing for our next field trip on October 9th at the Calgary Canoe / kayak club. WE will need volunteer for that one too.

Environment and Outdoor Ed 8 - Favry

Outdoor Ed 8: Students are preparing for a hiking trip at Mount Yamnuska on September 25th. Until then, we will prepare by learning how to carry a backpack, doing some first aid training, and how to pack a proper lunch for that particular field trip. Students need to be ready for any weather conditions and come to school prepared on the days of the class. We will try to go outside as much as we can.  Students will have the opportunity (optional) to buy a hoodie or a t-shirt for this class (some students already brought their form and money).  A form went home on Thursday it needs to be filled as soon as possible with proof of payment.  We will always require parent volunteers for every field trip, so please come along and make sure you are cleared for security check at the office.  Please contact me if you have any questions or you want to join us on field trip!

xafavry@cbe.ab.ca

Comm Tech - Arsenault

Greetings all!  We just got our access to Adobe licensing, but since we are so close to finishing up with our 3D designing, we will finish learning all of the tools and slicing/printing process before continuing further.

Remember to keep up with your typing!

DRAMA 9 Fedchun

We continued this week to develop our non-verbal drama skills, with a classic game of charades. We will continue developing these skills through miming, mirroring and tableau.

LEADERSHIP 8/9 Shewfelt/Fedchun

We have been busy getting yearbook up and going,  Healthy Hunger started this week and we had a bake sale for Hurricane Dorian Fundraising, where we raised $291.50. Students are busy getting ready for the Terry Fox Run next week. Students can purchase a Leadership hoodie this week for $30.00. Please see Ms Fedchun for the order form.

Construction  Shannon

Introduction to hand tools for grades 5 and 6. Measurement and layout activity.
Project planning and orthographic drawings for 7/8/9.

ART 7 & 5 Plante

In Grade 7 Art, students are almost done with their basic shapes project (copying a 2D image) and for the most part, very methodical about following each step, great job! We will be starting a new project this coming week using desserts as models.

In Grade 5 Art, we are continuing to work on our tile project. Students who are done the initial step of copying their name are now exploring colour choice/combination, deciding to add patterns to their letters or not. Once we are done, we be will looking at drawing lessons using basic shapes and moving to our next project (robot in chalk pastels).

Band

Festive Winter Concert: Wednesday December 18th 7:30PM, Lord BeaverBrook HS Theatre. Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 & Bands will be performing a variety of repertoire. An email will be sent out this week regarding the concert, and the DTS band uniform. Here is the information for the uniform:

The band uniform for all grades consists of black bottoms (dress pants preferred, please no leggings, with black socks. Students may choose to wear a skirt instead of pants, but skirts should be of modest length and students are required to wear opaque black tights with skirts), black shoes, and a red David Thompson Band polo shirt. If a student has outgrown their shirt, or if their shirt is too small, they can exchange their current shirt at no extra cost.

For those that do not already have one, the red band shirts can be purchased at a cost of $25 payable to the ‘David Thompson Band Society’ in the form of cash or cheque. Please send this payment or make alternate arrangements with Mr. McClary by Wednesday, December 11^th so the shirts can be distributed prior to the concert. If you would like to discuss alternate arrangements please feel free to contact me at camcclary@cbe.ab.ca

FUTURE DATES TO BE AWARE OF:

Grade 8 & 9 Band Camp: February 5th, 6th, & 7th, 2020

Alberta International Band Festival: February 19th-25th (our performance will be sometime in this week, exact date and time TBA)

Grade 6 & 7 Band Camp: April 1st, 2nd, & 3rd

Alberta International Band Festival (Grade 6 & &): April 15th, 16th (will be on one of these days, exact date and time TBA)

Art 5 and 7

Art

In Grade  5 & 7 Art, students did a “Show Me” mini-assignment where they were free to complete a drawing of their choice to show what they can do and what they like to do (skills and creativity). They also completed a questionnaire about their like/dislike/ strengths and challenges in art. Each student has also made a folder to keep their work organized.

 
GRADE 5:

We are now staring a “tile” project where student will be able to explore reflection image, creativity, style and patterns.

GRADE 7:
We are now working on fundamental drawing techniques using basic shapes to copy  2D image.

 

Welcome to Environment and Outdoor Education 9 -Term 1

Welcome to Environment and Outdoor Education 9

Students are preparaing for a hiking trip at Mount Yamnuska on September 25th. Till then, we will prepare by learning how to carry a backpack, doing some first aid training, and how to pack a proper lunch for that particular field trip. Students need to be ready for any weather conditions and come to school prepared on the days of the class. We will try to go outside as much as we can.  Students will have the opportunity (optional) to buy a hoodie or a t-shirt for this class. A form will go home soon. We will always require parent volunteers for every field trip, so please come along and make sure you are cleared for security check at the office.  Please contact me if you have any questions or you want to join us on field trip!

bbbeaudoin@cbe.ab.ca

Ben Beaudoin

Teacher

Computers

Greetings all!
In Computers (Comm Tech and Design Studies) we are currently learning some 3D design through 123D Design (tinkercad & Fusion360).  We are also practicing our keyboarding with typing.com.

As soon as software gets installed, we will be transitioning to

5-6 Paint.NET
7-8 Adobe Animate
9 Adobe Premiere

Please see course outlines for grading policy and expectations

Cheers

Construction

CTF Construction – grades 5-9

2019-2020

Brad Shannon

bgshannon@cbe.ab.ca

403 777 7470 ext. 2031

Welcome to CTF Construction Studies!

(CTF) is an optional program of studies for Grades 5 through Grade 9 that allows students to discover and explore their interests and passions and to build skills so they may make reasonable career choices in the future. Construction studies is a project based course with a primary focus on woodworking. Project work varies by grade, and each level presents new challenges and learning opportunities.

Success will be a product of the growth that you demonstrate over a semester. Students will be graded with a mark 1 – 4, four being excellent, and one indicating not meeting. Quality over quantity is the goal. A commitment to your safety and the safety of others is a major priority! It’s a hands-on learning environment so arrive ready to create!

Project materials are supplied at no cost to the student.    

 Please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.

Students in Construction Studies are currently completing an orientation and safety review. Project work to begin this week!

New tools and building techniques are being introduced at all grade levels. The first major project is underway with a focus on continued skill development.

Grade 5 - trinket box 1 - introduction to the handsaw. This can be a big challenge for some students. It takes lots of repetition and practice!

Grade 6 - trinket box 2 -  refining hand-sawing technique using larger stock

Grade 7 - wooden tetris puzzle - introduction to the band saw

Grade 8 - rabbeted spruce box - introduction to thickness planer and router table

Grade 9 - treasure chest - much of the content introduced in grades seven and eight are being consolidated in the construction of this project. Orthographic drawing and a cutting list precede the build.

The first major project is nearing completion for most students and some have started the second assignment:

Grade 5 - pencil holder project - students will continue to refine handsawing technique. The challenge increases as larger dimension lumber is introduced to create this project.
Grade 6 - Small pencil box
Grade 7 - Key shelf
Grade 8 - Gumball Machine
Grade 9 - Most are nearing completion of the Treasure Chest. Beach Chair is the next building challenge. Students in grade nine are given the opportunity to turn a poplar bowl on the lathe. We have one lathe in the lab and my hope is to involve as many students as possible in this activity.


Grade 5 - pencil holder nearing completion for most students. Next up for the grade fives is a cat themed bird house.
Grade 6 - pencil box has been completed by many students. Door decoration (bird house theme) is underway.
Grade 7 - Tetris puzzle and key shelf should be completed within the next week. A few still remain on these projects. Major group project with tie in to science begins. Scale drawing for truss bridge underway.
Grade 8 - construction on the gumball machine continues for the majority.
Grade 9 - Treasure chest completed by some students. Monster truck or beach chair next up.

Leadership

Leadership/Service- Course Outline

Shewfelt/ Thorpe-Fedchun

2019/2020

Welcome to Leadership and we hope you are ready to have a fun year in which you will develop your personal, group and organizational leadership skills. 

This year, we will be working on numerous aspects of leadership and how it can be useful in developing a positive school culture.  You will be assigned to a very important role within your school, which will provide you with the necessary tools in becoming strong leaders.  These tools will help to develop a positive sense of school community and will aid you in becoming responsible, upstanding citizens.

There will be many school wide projects that you will be involved in as well as classroom activities to help you become an independent leader.  The leadership program will be running some school wide events, and each member will play his/her part in making each event a success.

Participation is mandatory for this course.  Self-awareness of ones’ actions is a must.  As mentioned above, you have a special role in this school, and setting a good example is essential in developing your leadership qualities.  Additionally, attitude and effort will count as major components for this course.

Expectations:

All students will:

·         Put forth their best effort, every day

·         Come prepared to class by bringing appropriate materials to class each day

·         Follow the Student Code of Conduct and all other classroom rules

·         Complete all tasks and assignments given throughout the course

·         Volunteer  their time outside of this course for a minimum of 5 hours

NOTE: As a leadership student, you are not only required to follow the school rules, but you are required to be an example to other students, teachers and community members.

Projects/Activities:

Throughout the year, we will be doing many projects and activities focused on leadership, goal-setting and service. These projects and activities will be based on helping you become a better leader and helping you set achievable goals. You will be given enough time in class to complete your assignments.

Evaluation:

You will be evaluated on the following criteria throughout the course:

·         Develops and refines leadership skills

·         Applies leadership practices in authentic contexts

·         Explores and refines strategies for engaging others in the school community

Students will be evaluated on the above criteria using the following scale:

4	Excellent/ Mastery – exemplary, goes above and beyond to utilize skills, virtually error free work, independent, comprehensive
3	Good - Very good clear ideas and work, thoughtful, evident critical thinking specific and relevant details
2	Basic - Meeting basic requirements of assignments, satisfactory skill is being demonstrated, some inconsistencies, often general but appropriate details are given
1	Not Meeting - struggling with demonstrating skill, little independence, not yet achieving

Looking forward to a fantastic semester

Kelly Shewfelt                   keshewfelt@cbe.ab.ca

Jennifer Fedchun             jlthorpefed@cbe.ab.ca

Foods

David Thompson School Foods and Nutrition Program  FOODS 7 Course Outline 2019-2020  Mrs. Shewfelt- keshewfelt@cbe.ab Phone: 403-777-7470

General Aims and Objectives

• Develop an interest in Food Studies in order to motivate students to continue practicing and learning.
• Develop and awareness of the nutritional importance of food and its role in health and wellness.
• Develop basic knowledge, skills and attitudes through the preparation of a variety of foods in order create healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.
• Practice safe, organized and sanitary food handling habits and to realize the consequences of failing to do so.
• Develop skills in selection, preparation and costing of food.

Program Design

The Food 7 course consists of the following areas:

• Basic Classroom and Food Preparation Routines including: safety, time management, sanitation, measurement, equipment and costing
• Basic Nutrition, Canada Food Guide 
• After School Snacks 
• Breakfasts
• Lunch Meals
• Supper Meals

Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment is ongoing and students will be assessed through a variety of methods that may include: assignments, quizzes, projects and observation. You will not be advised, in advance or otherwise, of the specific time of observation. Please note as this is an applied skills class you are required to do all your work during class time. You will not be allowed to take your projects home to work on them. The exception is the Home Meal Assignment.

CTF Indicators are as follows:

• 4-Expert: Can apply the learning to complex tasks independently and collaboratively
• 3- Practitioner: Can apply the learning to increasingly difficult tasks with prompts
• 2-Apprentice: Can apply the learning to basic tasks with guidance
• 1-Novice-Can apply the learning to basic tasks but only with much guidance

The three stems being assessed are as follows:

• Explore interests, passions and skills, while making personal connections to career possibilities
• Design/Create/Appraise/Communicate in response to challenges
• Working independently and with others while exploring careers and technology

Course Expectations:

YOU ARE ALWAYS EXPECTED TO FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN APPROPRIATE CONSEQUENCES. 

You need to bring your pencil and eraser to EVERY CLASS.

No food or drinks are allowed in the room, except a sealable water bottle and food made in class

You are required to follow assigned due dates

It is your responsibility to check with the teacher if you were absent, also look at another’s daily planner

You are expected to try your best at all times and help create a positive learning environment

Conduct:

There is ZERO tolerance for disrespectful behavior. In these classes you are a member of a team, and as such are expected to participate and aid your fellow classmates where necessary. Misuse of the equipment will result in a loss of privileges which will impact your ability to complete your projects.

Date: __________________________              

Students Name: _________________________________    

Student Signature:_____________________________

Welcome to CTF!

In Career and Technology Foundations (CTF), students plan, create, appraise, and communicate to explore interests and passions as they learn about various career possibilities and occupational areas. CTF responds to the context of the school, community, and student interests and passions.