Hi folks! You’re probably wondering, Why am I making another blog post about my year? Well, I’m here to answer that question. If you want to read my OTHER blog post, click on the link below:

SMART Goal Reflection | Shayna’s Blog (edublogs.org)

Today I will be reflecting on my year. Except this time, I will NOT include my SMART goals.

Starting Gr. 5

I started Grade 5 with excitement and a bit of nervousness, but I quickly got used to it. I kept worrying that it would be my last year of fun because Tehila kept telling me how hard middle school would be. However, by the end of the year, I realized that I would be okay, no matter what challenges I faced.

Tests, Quizzes, Homework, And Dictées

I have to admit, some of the tests I did were difficult. Tests are a much bigger deal in middle school. I kept thinking that if I got a bad grade, even in grade 5, I would be in much trouble.  I definitely thought there would be more homework, projects, and quizzes in grade 5. I thought that grade 5 would be as hard as middle school, and I definitely thought that middle school was hard.

Friends

I am so glad to have made it through the year with my friends. Everyone in my grade was SUPER nice this year. I’m happy to be in such a nice grade.

Concluding The Year

Now, the hardest part of school is saying bye to your friends for, 2-3 months (At least for now😎 ). today is my last full day of school. On Wednesday (Tomorrow), there will be a half-day that concludes the school year. I had a great year Overall.

Write in the comments how your school year was. Thank you for taking the time to read my (Potentially) last blog post. Have a great Summer!

Hello, it’s Shayna. It’s been quite some time since I talked about my SMART goals. In this post, I will reflect on the past year, share the SMART goals I’ve achieved, discuss the goals I haven’t reached, and suggest ways I can improve to reach those goals in the upcoming school year.

Reflecting

Time to reflect! There are 5 and a half days left of school, and I am so excited for the summer break! I’ve learned so much this school year, and I think I’m almost ready for middle school. From multiplication to the ANNOYING RECORDER, I’ve gotten through this year. I have improved drastically and think out of the box.

What I have achieved this year:

Now I will show you the goals that I have accomplished:

English Language Arts – Be more persuasive. How: Practice

Math – Practice BEDMAS. How: Do it more often

Hebrew/ עִבְרִית – Speaking more Hebrew in the classroom. How: Speak in Hebrew

more often and don’t be afraid to make mistakes

Art – Practice drawing. How: Practice

Drama – Don’t smile while acting. How: More practice

Gym – Do more sports. How: Try out more sports more often.

What I didn’t achieve this year:

Now I will show you the goals that I have NOT accomplished:

French/Français – Learning Imparfait. How: Practice during French tutoring

Science – Learn more about the human body. How: Practice,

and make a passion project on the topic

What I Can Do to Achieve All of My SMART Goals:

As a wise person once said, practice! That is by far the most important thing you need to know if you want to accomplish your SMART goal.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog post. Bye!

Hi! Shayna here. For the past 2 months, we have been doing public speaking, and we’re finally finished! Today I will be telling you:

• The process of making my speech
• What I liked about my speech
• What I could improve on next time
• Something I liked about someone else’s speech
• Something someone else could improve on
• My Speech

The Process of Making My Speech

I must admit, making a speech where you can connect with the audience and engage them is really challenging. I particularly struggled with crafting the conclusion. I found it difficult to find the right words and speaking was a challenge. I felt the urge to run off and even mentioned it in my speech. My speech was about ASD, which stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder.

What I Liked About My Speech

I thoroughly enjoyed how the presentation turned out. I found my speech incredibly engaging and enjoyable. I particularly appreciated the opportunity to connect with the audience and share personal experiences related to autism, allowing me to make a deeper connection with them.

What I Could Improve On Next Time

My conclusion. Period. I seriously had a VERY hard time with this particular area. I had made so many errors in the past with my conclusion. It was by far the hardest part for me to make. In the end, I just said Be yourself. Thank you. But everyone else had cool catchlines like:

• Bon Voyage (Titanic)
• Maybe I used AI to make my speech (AI)

It was hard for me to make a catchline, so I just didn’t. That made my speech VERY boring. I could have also made better eye contact.

Something I liked about someone else’s speech

I just want to give a shout-out to Noa for making me very engaged. I have a feeling that she made the entire room think that we were a part of her speech. She even did a breathing exercise with the whole class during her glossophobia speech. She related and connected with her audience and speech. She used a loud and proud voice with hand gestures. By all means, Noa did a great job and she inspired me.

Something someone else could improve on

This is one of the HARDEST parts of my reflection. Well, it is. I have to give advice. Which is good and bad. The good thing is that it can help the person with the feedback and help them improve the next time they make a speech and present it. The bad thing is that it could hurt someone’s feelings and I DESPISE doing that.

I felt that the peer did not show enough eye contact and did not really engage with the audience as well as others. No one did a lot of hand gestures at all but few did. The voice was not loud enough.

My Speech

The moment you’ve all been waiting for, my speech! Now I am going to put this giant chunk of words that you probably don’t want to read or even scroll down. Well lucky for you, reading this is optional! My word count will probably go up to 1 million. Anyways, let’s get started.

Intro

Did you know that Autistic individuals might compare themselves to siblings, and peers in real life and on social media, and falsely imagine everyone else is somehow “better” than they are? I know—bad self-esteem. I can relate. That Autism is a different and important topic. It can teach us many things. I was inspired by having autism. That is why I want to discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) today.

What is Autism?

Autism is a developmental disability that can affect how we experience the world. It is caused by differences in the brain, leading to unique ways of thinking, learning, and reacting. Each person with autism is different and great, and it’s

important to remember that autism is not a bad thing.

We often need help socializing, interacting with others, and a few distraction issues, but we should still include and welcome them in our community. Individuals with an ASD diagnosis are grouped into levels 1, 2, or 3 based on their autistic traits and the support they need. Level 1 represents the least difference from typical behaviour, while level 3 presents the most significant challenges.

Curing Autism

It’s important to note that autism cannot be cured, but there are various therapy sessions and lessons available that can help individuals with autism. For instance, Stradwick Psychology & Neurofeedback Clinic is a recommended program that effectively supports those with autism. Additionally, seeking guidance from a therapist, psychologist, psychotherapist or psychiatrist can also be beneficial in managing autism. Edelweiss Private Academy (EPA) is a good school for kids with autism. It’s right upstairs!

My Experience

I don’t even know where to start! I’ve had ASD for my whole life, so there is a lot for me to say.  I had problems as a baby. I was diagnosed with autism when I was 29 months old, I was diagnosed with Autism by a doctor named Dr. Korneluk. I had difficulty being fed when I was an infant. I was fed from a tube! When I was 15 months old, I was not yet speaking many words or toilet trained.

My speech often involved repeating what others said, a common characteristic of autism known as echolalia. This is a typical feature of autism. Long For example, when my parents wanted to see if I wanted chocolate, They would ask me if I wanted any. Usually, someone would say: Yes, please! But I would say: Chocolate! Chocolate! 

I also tended to say things I heard like lines from Dora the Explorer. Like: That sneaky fox is always trying to swipe our stuff! I was a poor sleeper, a picky eater, difficult to soothe at times, and poor eye contact. They indicated that I imitated babbling in infancy and looked to them to share experiences “sometimes”. 

Regarding strengths, My parents stated that I had strong motor skills, played well independently, and was good at identifying objects in books.

I had difficulty listening to teachers’ instructions at daycare like not sitting at lunch or circle time, difficulty settling at nap time, playing with others, and communicating. My language was delayed unlike Gila’s. It was also difficult to take me on outings because I had an “urge to run off”.

In the toddler room, I sorted all of the toys by colour! I was shy and I didn’t play with anyone. Growing up, I went through various therapy sessions, TIPES, Speech-language pathology etc.

Conclusion

Overall, It is important to know what ASD is and how to help it so we can better understand it. Listening to other peoples’ experiences is also important to supplement yours.

Some of the smartest people in the world have ASD. Like:

• Albert Einstein
• Issac Newton
• Bill Gates
• Michelangelo
• Mozart
• Thomas Jefferson
• Thomas Edison

And many more. Remember to use your superpower to help you continue learning new things. Be yourself. Thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to listen to my extremely large post. I ended with 1184 words See you in the next one!

Hi! This is Shayna. We are beginning our study of geometry and have been tasked with writing about what we know about it, what we hope to learn, and anything else we’d like to say.

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What is Geometry?

Geometry is the branch of mathematics that deals with the shapes, angles, dimensions, and sizes of various objects encountered in daily life. It is derived from the Ancient Greek words ‘Geo’ meaning ‘Earth’ and ‘metron’ meaning ‘measurement’.

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What I Want to Learn About Geometry

I strive to I am incredibly passionate about honing my skills in this particular area and seamlessly incorporating them into my daily routine. My ultimate goal is to attain an exceptional level of expertise in this field. become highly skilled in this area.

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Thank you for taking the time to read my blog post. I really appreciate your support and I hope to see you again next time for more engaging content!

It is important to note that we should spend time with our grandparents. That’s why today in this blog post I will tell you about Generations Day and what it means to me.

What Is Generations Day?

It’s the celebration of Intergenerational Day, observed every year on June 1, that offers a unique opportunity to make connections and promote understanding between different age groups. This day serves as a reminder that bridging the generational gap is not only possible but also beneficial for the well-being of families. In school, Our grand-parents came on the 13th Of May (2024)

What does Generations Day mean to me?

It means to me that we honour our grandparents and be thankful for them and what they do for us. We should also cherish their knowledge. They are wise and smart. They also have a lot of experience on earth, so we should take their advice. We should give them hugs and love.

That is the end of my blog post. If you have any questions, post in the comments.

Bye!!!

What does it mean to me? How can I express that I am thankful for the soldiers who helped us, our nation, and our country, and risked their lives in the process. How can I make the state of Israel a better place like they did? Well in this blog post, I will answer each of those in this blog. If you have other questions or want to share what remembrance day means to you, Write it in the comments.

Remembrance Day, What is it?

You might be wondering, what is remembrance day? Remembrance Day (יום הזיכרון) is an important occasion observed by plenty of Jews worldwide. It reminds us of the sacrifices made by the Jews during times of war. We observe this special day to honour and pay tribute to those who selflessly served their countries, protecting our freedom and values. Without them, we wouldn’t have a state of Israel.

What Does Remembrance Day Mean To Me?

I think it means we should always try our best and help others when needed.

How Can I Express That I Am Thankful?

There are many ways to show that you are thankful for the soldiers and brave people who risked their lives on the battlefield. You could write a card, or do a kind deed ( eg. volunteering or helping with tiny everyday things).

(Me and Gila Writing wishes for Israel)

Card Idea

Thank you for your service and all that you do for our country. Thank you for keeping our country safe and strong. You are very much honoured and very much appreciated for all that you have done. Thank you for your courage and for putting your country first.

Thank you for reading this blog post. If you have any comments or questions, Write in the comments.

Bye

מִסְעָדָה

In class, we are talking about our 8-day vacation using figurative language.

When leaving school when the break started, it was like 100-pound weights were being lifted off my shoulders. “Whoosh!” the vacuum sucked all of the chametz out of the car. On the first Seder, everyone’s stomachs roared as we waited to eat. Each time I ate my mom’s kosher for Passover bagels, my tastebuds made a little dance. On Chol Moed, all of the kids were slow sloths laying on the couch all day. The last 2 days flew by because of the fun.