Hi everyone,

It seems like it's been forever since we all last connected; I've missed our morning chats and great class conversations.  I know that this is a challenging time to get back into things having been away from work for a while, however, we are going to work together to look at some of the concepts we would have been discussing throughout the term.  

As grade eight students, I understand that you have concerns about outcomes you may need as you move on to high school next fall.  However, with the personalized learning approach that we implemented this year, I am confident that we have more than covered the major elements of what is required in comprehension, and basic skills for a solid foundation.  Thus, anything we do for the remainder of the term will be a closer look at enhancing the concepts we have covered to date.   

Mrs. Cabel and I have collaborated together and agree that we are going to start slow.  Dip our feet into home learning a bit.  It’s been a month since you’ve engaged in active learning, so we want to ease into it.  Once we do this, I will reevaluate what each of my student’s needs are moving forward.  I have created some more skills-based lesson and unit plans that will offer some excellent learning opportunities for you as we move through this process.  These units will be geared toward specific skills for the transition to high school.

I will be placing a One Week Plan on my Teacher Page every Monday. If there are additional ways to reach out that I implement through Instagram groups or social media sites, I will post on this page.  These plans are meant to run from Monday-Monday.  Although we have not been instructed to formally assess students at this time, we are permitted to give feedback as you move through the learning opportunities.  That means you can contact me through email if you need any help (krista.hutchison@nbed.nb.ca).  I’m sure you know that I would be more than happy to help anyone who needs it.  I would be happy just to hear from you! 

Oh, and I wanted to let you all know, that we are in the works of having a "virtual" release party of our song.  I know many of you have been disappointed that we were not able to go ahead with our offical launch party in March.  However, I have been talking to Mr. Ryan and we are planning to do something instead in an online virtual way.  We still have the music CD's and we might use them as prizes for those who attend the watch party.  I will keep you posted.  

Make sure you look after yourself and be kind to others.  Don't panic about the school work.  We will do what we can do.  

K. Hutchison