Author Archives: Mr. Bell

“Clickers”

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! What are your reactions and comments to yesterday’s Math activity using the Smart Board remotes? Please share something deeper than, “I liked it.” Were you feeling relaxed, nervous, confident, pressured, focused or distracted? How could you see them … Continue reading →

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Videos…

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Today you are charged with the challenge to locate videos related to the Earth’s Crust and Plate Techtonics. Your goal is to identify videos that help students your age understand the big ideas and vocabulary. Here are the … Continue reading →

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Spirit Days

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Speak up about MSES Spirit Days. What would you like to see happen on Fridays at MSES? Without your ideas, we may simply reuse last year’s themes… Describe what will make Fridays at MSES the coolest. Support to … Continue reading →

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Reading Reflection

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! It’s time to reflect on what you have been reading this month – remember, students in grades six and seven are expected to read for at least 30 minutes per day! Use some of the following questions and … Continue reading →

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Genius Hour & Passion Projects…Baby Steps

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Today we begin the approval process for your passion project. Respond to this thread with your project details. What is your topic? Why are you passionate about the topic? What do you want to learn? (remember it must … Continue reading →

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Hopes and Fears

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Share the hopes and fears on your mind coming into this school year. Making the year extraordinary requires contributions from everyone! At times this year, the learning experiences will be fun and easy, while at other times you … Continue reading →

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First Impressions

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! What are your reactions to our first day together? What are you looking forward to? Is there anything you are dreading? Take a moment to respond. Remember you are writing for school: develop your ideas using complete sentences … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – Welcome Back

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Mr. Bell

With summer memories fresh in our minds, today is a rare day we get to make a first impression. Whether you are entering Kindergarten, Grade 7, Grade 12 or university, you have a chance to make connections and build relationships … Continue reading →

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Happy Trails!

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Thank you for a wonderful year. I have enjoyed working with all of you. Be sure to read throughout the summer and practice mental math skills. Here is the link to our yearbook.

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Fun + Safety

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! So many activities to do, but only one brain – check out this site…

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