Grade 7 Update for Aug. 31 - Sept. 4

Here's what we worked on this week:

  • Science - Students discussed lab safety and created posters to show our understanding of the lab safety rules. If they did not complete their poster in class time, these should be completed at home over the weekend.
  • Math - We reviewed place value, inequalities (greater than or less than) and rounding in preparation for our upcoming decimal operations unit. We also reviewed various multiplication strategies. If students have not completed multiplication practice in class, they need to be completed at home over the weekend. Students also explored the Kaktovik IÑUPIAK Numeral system as part of a group problem solving activity.
  • Humanities - In Social Studies, students examined how to work with different sources and extract information from these sources. In Language Arts, student focused on reviewing basic writing skills and completed baseline literacy assessments.

Looking ahead:

  • Students will begin option classes on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
  • Picture day is on Wednesday, Sept 9.
  • Science Lab Safety contracts are due Monday. We will be conducting a lab in science next week and students will be unable to participate if they have not submitted this form signed by both the student and a parent/guardian.
  • Students will be walking to the Beaver Dam Flats area next week as part of our Abiotic & Biotic Factors field study. Please ensure they are dressed appropriately for the weather.

General reminders:

  • No classes Monday, Sept. 7 (Labour Day); classes resume Sept. 8
  • Please send your student with dry erase markers to use during class activities.
  • Grade 7 TA Time: Tuesdays at lunch (Rm. 24). Students who need support with their learning are welcome to visit their teachers during this time. This is a great opportunity to advocate for themselves, catch up on missed work, or receive small group support.

Welcome to Grade 7!

Welcome to a new school year at Sherwood! We are so excited to welcome you to Grade 7 and to have the opportunity to learn and grow together this year.

Our First Day & Dismissal

Our first day of school is Monday, August 31, 2026. Grade 7 students will meet in the Big Gym, where their teachers will be ready to greet them and help them get settled. Students will enter and exit through West Foyer Door.

Our regular school hours are:

  • Monday to Thursday: 7:55 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:55 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Morning supervision starts at 7:40 a.m.

School Supplies

Throughout the school year students are responsible for their own learning materials. Please ensure that your student brings the following materials to school each day.

  • Pencils
  • Erasers
  • Scientific calculator
  • Binders with subject dividers and lined paper
  • Scissors
  • Pencil case
  • Pens (black, blue, red) and highlighters
  • Dry erase marker and notebook for Learning Lab
  • Appropriate footwear for gym classes (not crocs, slippers, UGGs)

Student expectations

School-wide expectations and the student handbook will be discussed during the first week of school. In compliance with Alberta legislation, cell phone, ear buds, headphones, and other mobile devices are not allowed to be used in the school between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM. As a reminder to students, no hoods are to be worn during the school day and the consumption of energy drinks and any form of slush drinks are not permitted.  

Staying Connected

Our grade team will regularly update our classroom blog with what we are learning, classroom activities, important reminders, field trips, upcoming events, and dates to remember. Please check this site regularly.

Please reach out whenever you have a question, concern, or something you think would help me better support your learning. I would much rather hear from you early so that we can work together.

We can't wait to welcome you on Monday morning and begin our year together.

Warmly,

Mrs. Park, Mr. Laflamme, Mr. Wood, Ms. Stewart, and Mrs. Bal

The Grade 7 Team

Sherwood School