Iceland Pre-Departure Meeting_Jan23
Above is the complete power point of information from our meeting. Please contact Elixa Neumann at Elixa.Neumann@burnabyschools.ca with any questions.
Iceland Pre-Departure Meeting_Jan23
Above is the complete power point of information from our meeting. Please contact Elixa Neumann at Elixa.Neumann@burnabyschools.ca with any questions.
https://www.bonfire.com/iceland-alpha/
Support our students traveling to Iceland by buying a t-shirt for yourself or your friends! They come in Premium Unisex T-shirt and Yourth Unisex T-shirt. The design was made by Lochlan Dopson from our grade 8 cohort.
Dear Iceland Travellers, Parents and Guardians,
It is crazy to believe that we will be leaving for Iceland in 2 months! With so little time left, we have arranged several upcoming meetings to ensure that every traveler is well prepared for our trip and that as many questions are answered as possible. I will be emailing any important updates to students Outlook emails, alongside the emails provided when students signed up for the EF Tour. Additional information, PowerPoints, and reminders of upcoming meetings can also be found at: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/beta-minischool/
Wednesday, January 23rd, 7:00 p.m.: Parent Meeting for Iceland Trip
Wednesday, February 6th, 11:40 a.m.: Student Luncheon for Iceland Trip
Wednesday, February 20th, 7:00 p.m.: Parent and Student Meeting for Iceland Trip
Wednesday, March 6th, 11:40 a.m.: Student Luncheon for Iceland Trip
These meetings are mandatory. If for some reason you are unable to attend, please contact Elixa Neumann at Elixa.Neumann@burnabyschools.ca. We will do our best to livestream the meetings for future viewing, should there be any additional questions.
Thank you very much,
Elixa Neumann
Elixa.Neumann@burnabyschools.ca
I hope you are all enjoying your long weekend. Grade 9’s who see this, please let your classmates know about the P1 timeline! Thank you in advance.
On Monday, October 22nd, Minischool students will be student ambassadors to our incoming visiting Japanese Students. Here is the timeline:
8:40: Check in with your Period 1 class. All grade 9 students should do attendance then go directly to the Learning Commons. Only designated grade 8 students will go to the learning commons on Monday. Ms. Neumann will inform which grade 8 students will be going.
10:12: Take your student to your block 2 class. The teachers have all been contacted. Be sure to encourage them and help them with any barriers, such as seating and language.
11:34: Return your buddy to the Learning Commons.
12:35 – 1:10: Grade 9’s will be attending the cultural fair in the Learning Commons.
Thank you for all of your help and support welcoming in the Japanese Students to Alpha Secondary School.
Hello Minischool 9,
I hope everyone has been working hard on their Colonizing Outer Space projects and you have all your logs well on their way. As we discussed in class, we will review progress on Wednesday October 17th with the proposed due date of Monday October 22nd. Please make sure you have any filming done soon so you have time to edit and also, be ready to present that morning (no later). If you have any concerns please see me. Thank you and best of luck!
Mr. Murray
Hello Minischool parents,
As you may or may not have noticed, Mr. Murray is unavailable on the Parent Teacher Appointments. If you knew this already or not, I am still recovering from a cycling accident in June. Due to recovery from my accident, I am unable to physically attend these meeting although I am progressing well. If you would like me to send an update please feel free to contact me via email and I will do my best to accommodate everyone’s request in a timely fashion. Thank you all for understanding and I hope they are still enjoying Humanities! Take care,
Mr. Murray
sam.murray@burnabyschools.ca
Here is a copy of the Colonizing Outer Space assignment.
At least 3 logs needed and again whatever format is acceptable.
Thanks,
You will be evaluated on each section individually in relation to the following assessment guidelines.
Evaluation:
Transforming: The student can independently demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the concepts and competencies by transforming knowledge in creative ways.
Applying: The student works independently, demonstrating a complete understanding of the concepts and competencies.
Developing: The student demonstrates a partial understanding of the concepts and competencies.
Emerging: The student demonstrates an initial understanding of the concept and competencies.
Mr. Murray
You will be tasked with completing one of the following roles each term. These jobs range in variety and will aid in making our BETA Minischool classroom experience as awesome as it can possibly be. Best of luck to you all!
BETA Bits of Business:
Minimum Role Expectations:
Field Trips Planner:
Minimum Role Expectations:
Jumpstart Challenges:
Minimum Role Expectations:
Tech Liaison/Town Crier:
Minimum Role Expectations:
Fingers crossed it works this time!!!
Curricular Connections – to grade 8 and 9 subjects
Global Travel Protection Plan – Travel Insurance for the trip
EF Tours Risk Assessment and Safety Plan
Student Handbook Information: Page 1 Page 2 Page 3
List of Countries that require Visa’s to visit Iceland