Organization

Organization
I recognize that organization can be a struggle for many. I try to organize myself and my teaching with the intention of helping the students develop good habits that can be transferred into high school and beyond. Here are some of the ways that I will encourage this in my class this year. Your support is appreciated.

Color Coding
LA-Blue
Math-Red
Science-Green
Social Studies-Orange
Christian Ethics-Yellow
Fine Arts-Purple

Name and date in the top right hand corner

Subject in the left hand corner

Number your pages

Use a day planner and calendar

Stay on top of due dates and assignments (check the class blog for major assignment due dates and dates to remember)

If you are absent. When you return...

Get the notes from a classmate

Check the Handout Binder for missed handouts

Hand in all assignments to the Hand-in Basket at the beginning of class to avoid late marks

Ask the teacher for more tips!


Note: Students are allowed and encouraged to use technology to support their learning and assist in organization. Students will be allowed to use laptops and ipods in class time only. As of right now they will not be permitted internet access.

Course Outlines

Please ask to read your son/daughters syllabus/course outline for their core classes this year. The syllabus includes the Units of Learning, Materials, Textbooks, Grade Weights and Expectations. All syllabus’ should be at the front of their Subject Section in their binder. A rubric or other grading criteria will be given to the students, for all major assignments, when the assignment is assigned. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please email me at anholta@spsd.sk.ca.

Meet The Teacher

Meet the Teacher!
Hello, my name is Miss Ashley Anholt. I am excited to be your son/daughters teacher this year.
If you were to ask my friends to describe me I am sure they would tell you that I love adventure and have a heart that remains faithful to God, my family, and Saskatchewan (especially the Roughriders)! I was born and raised in Saskatoon and have attended Emmanuel Baptist Church for nearly my entire life. The year after high school I moved away and attended Columbia Bible College, in Abbotsford, BC. I then returned to Saskatoon and attended the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Education where I graduated in 2007. After receiving my degree I moved to Hong Kong and taught Grade 2 at the Christian Alliance International School for 2 years. While I was living overseas I travelled to several countries in South East Asia and India both for pleasure and missions. In 2009, I moved back to Saskatoon and was blessed to receive the grade 7/8 teaching position here at SCS.
I have really enjoyed teaching the middle years students. I value the depth of our conversations and opportunities that I have to mentor youth. I love to travel and experience other cultures! This passion is easily reflected in my teaching in that I love to share stories from my travels and draw from my experiences when teaching about cultures and/or new experiences. After visiting schools in poverty-stricken countries I have a much greater appreciation for teaching in such a privileged school.
As a teacher I value each student and their individual learning styles. I understand that not every student learns in the exact same way as their classmates. This year I intend to provide opportunities to reach the various learning styles. Two teaching methods that I value are Differentiated and Student-Centered Learning. These two teaching approaches look at individual students and their learning styles and needs. Differentiated learning often offers different types of assignments for different learners. Student-Centered learning is where students often choose what they want to study and how they think they should be assessed. Both of these approaches foster independent learning and opportunities for all students to be successful. In my experience the best learning outcomes have been achieved when the students have taken initiative and responsibility for their own learning. I appreciate your support as we partner together this year.

On Broadway

This Thursday is On Broadway. Be sure to come check out the artists. There will be a big band stage and a coffee house atmosphere. There also will be food and drinks. Tickets can be purchased to buy snacks for $1 each.

See you Thursday.

Also a reminder to submit your art project by Thursday!

Outreach

Our class will be involved in an outreach opportunity THIS Sunday. We will be hosting Tiffany Thomas' ministry here in our classroom. As the class decided we will have a girls and guys night. Girls will do hair, nails, make-up and the guys will play in the gym or play video games. The outreach will be from 6-8pm, however, it would be nice to have people come early to set up.

This is completely optional. Do not feel like you have to come, yet if you are looking for ways to reach out to others, especially Inner-City Kids, this is a great opportunity to do so.

Please let me (Miss Anholt) know if you are willing (and able) to join on Sunday.

Yeahy Bake Sale

Thank-you for all your efforts as we raised $135.51 to go towards the LifeFORCE Missions Team. The Team will be taking a group of inner-city kids to Trinidad and Tobago for an experience of a lifetime. Thanks for having the hearts to help others.

I am encouraged by your servant hearts.