a message to all my students at BAPS

you have been the kings and queens of my world

I look up to you

people may think you live in an age and time of privilege and entitlement

but no

you dwarf any kids that have ever existed

your optimism, your relentless smiling and laughing

everyone says your teacher looks like an 18 year old

and they think it's because I have 'Asian genes' or something

but it's really because of you

I take notes on everything you do

because I believe

I know

you have the recipe for happiness

you know so much

you love so much

you spread hope everywhere you go

you know everyone's weird and you love them for it

I'm going away for a while to work with grown ups who aren't as cool as you

but my goal will be to help them become more

like you

although they call me the teacher

it is all of you that taught me.

love,

Mr. Lee (see you soon)

Some End of Year Videos Created by Our Great Students

BAPS on Broadway 2014: Video of Performance

You can view the video above or download it here.

Last Day of School Brunch Cancelled

We have cancelled the last day of school brunch potluck due to allergy and preparation concerns. Please bring any other snack, drink, or games for a morning party.

Prepare for our walking trip tomorrow!

CROSBY PARK WALKING TRIP CHECKLIST:

MUST BRING:

• Appropriate, slip-resistant shoes for walking distances and playing outdoors.
• Water to stay hydrated;
• Comfortable shoes for walking distances;
• Sun hat;
• Sunscreen;
• Change of clothing (if intending to to play in water);
• A towel;
• Something to sit on the ground with;
• Packed lunch or money to purchase lunch;
• Allergy medication (if applicable);
• Epi pens (if applicable).

OPTIONAL:

Basketball, football, baseball, frisbee, kite, etc.

RESTAURANT/STORE OPTIONS:

Starbucks, Subway, Wendy’s, Baskin Robbins, Convenience Store, Candy Store, Pita Pit.

Our Surveys

Please take the time to honestly and carefully complete each of the 16 surveys below. The data will be used by 7L to analysis for their I Wonder Why Data Management Projects.

You may find some of the questions are not applicable to you, in which case you should answer as best as you can.

Fill in your own form as well.

1. https://docs.google.com/a/gapps.yrdsb.ca/forms/d/1vDclZkGzRBy-eX5Auk4ppJ6eC0Frzemr75oJcY0cZ3w/viewform
2. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w6tVfi5alCdUELzHmoDhFdvIiqP87zuJE2bpGTcfahw/viewform
3. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T23YRmuxDoNK8LSSP3olswu9V5Ef6WUFhzomIb99g9k/viewform
4. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cd_dEMMoQJcQShcJkwghvX0uGWodSxttVs99qpdSpK4/viewform
5. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I0K_RHGHM7aqNR5MfmRe_uNlQ49tXtaP8LxyBFqD5T8/viewform
6. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1osTj4Mce4FOwKpWYPZ-i3mdrBV5UuGHogZiy9E1q1zU/viewform
7. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PjnOskog7C8tPGcZvOPoNsoroJUWFiqZWi7WkUFN_JI/viewform
8. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10uKdVyOPznX-cZfyNWXudAdOPW29RuWCC2Q2ZJK57Dk/viewform
9. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZtfIQDWIuqaUYpcVJ-X-gFR0Y1Owx29vDyEp-cQyzl8/viewform
10. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1thgDNeZ5dtDEd9hduo44Xr23s1S42Fm1d2Uhht1btHo/viewform
11. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lD0UTHpqs96v69OE8B6fJfb6C1ZOpMSpkJldbPjw3vs/viewform
12. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14w9DeJweO6FJjv1Ly-Gryni9u8pvnLUeATmJjyQ0BpU/viewform
13. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LI4AsJ-Dk7oXXmPVwtB8tob99X8F2uHzCM4VUyJ20iQ/viewform
14. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SpXrNMkOB1GFo1Oc1dj7YmMg4uI288_DNWlqbB7Jeg8/viewform
15. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1i9xX9lBkcPvMXltWU2u2T_QZKliYH31zLZMJ2KqFsWU/edit
16. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eAxnsZxylrF6fK7xDFaBndt-A28RxusKLUtcMPF4MtU/viewform?usp=send_form

Math Data Management: The 'I Wonder Why...' Project

Click the image below for the project description.

Your Google Form is due on Monday June 9. Submit the link to your form here. Here's how you do it:

You must be ready to present your final Keynote by Monday June 16.

Examples from previous years:

Documentary Film Project

Click the image above for the project description.

How to use Google Presentations:

Choose your film from cbc.ca/player. Choose Doc Zone, The Passionate Eye, or The Nature of Things:

Or nfb.ca/channels:

If you are watching a documentary from somewhere else, make certain it is approved by your parent and is G or PG rated.

Presentations begin on Tuesday, June 10.

Click here for the schedule of presentations.

See Mr. Lee's example below:

Important Letter for Parents:

Dear Parents/Guardians of Grade 7,

We have just begun a unit in class exploring documentary films. Students will be deconstructing these films as they would a novel, summarizing them, making predictions, inferring, and reflecting on their meaning. As part of the unit, students will be preparing a culminating task where they are to choose and watch a documentary by themselves, and then present their ideas about it. We are asking students to choose the documentary from either cbc.ca/player or nfb.ca/channels, as much of the content is educational, Canadian, and free and legal to view.

To make certain that your child chooses a film which is appropriate for their level, please have conversations with your child about the documentary he/she chooses to view, and, if possible, watch the film with him/her.

Thanks again for your incredible support of our program.

Sincerely,

Mr. Lee

Math: Data Management Unit Test

The data management unit test is on Wednesday, June 18. Be ready.