1. Stay connected with Google Classroom
Each class that I teach will have their own Google Classroom where daily events, assignments and instructions will be listed. You need to log in with your child's username (johnasmith@rvschools.ab.ca) and password (student ID number) or have your child navigate to their "classroom" for you. They should be able to show you how to do this within the first few days.
2. Check the Meadowbrook website: (If you are reading this...you are already here!!)
http://meadowbrook.rockyview.ab.ca/
This is a good spot to find out what is going on at Meadowbrook as far as report cards home, dates of important events, holidays, etc.
3. Check Powerschool on a regular basis
https://ps.rockyview.ab.ca/public/home.html
Of course, there will be some things that differ between teachers and we cannot outline all things here.
8-4 Humanities
Grade 8 Art
Please contact me if you need any information about your child or programing that is happening.
I have been a teacher with Rockyview for 21 years and have been at Meadowbrook for ten. I am teaching Science & Math 7, option classes and Health 7.
Set aside a time and a quiet distraction free place for your child to get homework done. Usually in Science they have a few days to work on assignment and rarely ever get next day homework. Math 7 will have next day work so you will see homework coming home on a frequent basis. Even if they do not have any explicit work they can always read and or review material. Creating this habit will serve them well in their future educational endeavours.
Students can log you into their Google accounts at RVS. You can see their work there. It is private to other students but certainly parents are allowed to view what is being done on their Google drives. They can also help you get on Google Classroom if you are having trouble with the links provided.
CHECK Power School every two weeks. I try to update marks every two weeks depending on due dates so with other classes there should always be new data. If you are seeing a mark you don't like - ask your student first why the mark might be as it is. If that does not get a satisfactory response then email me at the provided address.
Email: jshaw@rockyview.ab.ca - This is the BEST choice!
Phone: (403) 948-5656 extension 2973
Social - Ms. Kennedy
LA - Ms. Kennedy
Math - Mr. Shaw
Science - Mr. Shaw
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- Every assignment for the year is posted on Google Classroom and ALL students have access to the site and each assignment.
- A link to Google Classroom for the grade level you require is found by clicking on the science icon.
- All assignments are submitted to me EITHER on paper or through Google Classroom. A third option if the other two are not conducive is gmail to jshaw@rvschools.ab.ca
- All marks are posted to Power School within two weeks.
- A "Power School updated" email will be sent to all parents who have registered a valid email with the office
- recently submitted but not marked assignments will have a checkmark indicating it has been handed in
- an 'L' will indicate it is late
- A subsequent email will be sent to ALL parents who have a student with an Late assignment(s) when marks have been added to Power School
- Any questions can be emailed to me at jshaw@rockyview.ab.ca and I will return contact as soon as I am able.
- Approximately once a week we do a current events class where we look at stories of interest in the world of Science
- Promotes Inquiry, hypothesizing, interpreting and concluding
- Current Events projects are assigned throughout the year and will be on Google Classroom.
1) PowerSchool
-Parents will recieve a username and password to access PowerSchool. Please keep this, as it is very important. This site contains student marks and will be updated frequently as assignments are handed in. The link for PowerSchool can be found in the Parent Portal. There is also a video tutorial that parents may wish to watch.
-Students will be given their own username and password for PowerSchool. They will be taught how to navigate the PowerSchool website during school time and will be expected to log in regularly.
2) Meadowbrook Website
-The school has a website and each teacher has a teacher page. Teacher pages may contain important dates, assignments, links and handouts.
-Students will have their own password and will be expected to log in regularly. This becomes especially helpful when students are absent so they can log in and view missed work.
-Please log into this site frequently as it contains a wealth of information
3) Student Emails
-All students in RVS have a Google email account. They can use this account to communicate with peers, teachers and parents. Their account ends in @rvschools.ab.ca
4) Snack - As there is no morning recess at Meadowbrook students will have a snack break part way through the morning. With the exception of scheduled special events their snacks should be “healthy choices”. As a general rule, sugar should not be one of the first 2 ingredients, this includes beverages. Cookies, candy, desserts, pop, energy drinks, juice, etc. are not good options for childrens growth and nutrition for learning. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to class. Please remember that Meadowbrook is a “nut aware” environment. Students are discouraged from brining food items containing nuts.
5) Homework – Students will be given class time to complete projects and assignments, therefore, you should not expect to see a lot of work brought home. However, students are expected to complete regular review of material and study for tests and quizzes outside of school time.
6) Assignments – All major assignments will be posted on Google Classroom.
7) Criminal Record Check for Volunteers- RVS is requiring all parent volunteers complete a Criminal Record Check prior to attending fieldtrips or volunteering in the classroom. These can take several weeks so please plan ahead.
8) Communicating with Teachers- Please feel free to contact your child’s teachers via email. All email addresses can be found on the Meadowbrook website.
Of course, there will be some things that differ between teachers and we cannot outline all things here.
Grade 7 Science
Grade 7 Math
Grade 7 Options