Daily Update--Dec. 22/06

I am very sorry that there has not been an entry for the past two days, but the blogger site was down.

The only homework 8T has for the holidays is to relax with a good book (read) and have a great holiday.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!!

Merry Christmas!!

Daily Update--Dec.19/06

ELA--Christmas writing due Thursday.
--We are working on the novel essay in class.
--Keep on reading every day.

Math--Page 319--#5, 13a, and in problem format--#14 and 17 for tomorrow.

Science--Get Science test signed.
--Finish Aim #13 for tomorrow.

SS--Quiz tomorrow.

For our Christmas party, students have decided to bring in $5 each and we will order pizza for Thursday' party. The money will pay for the pizza, chips, and pop. I will be renting a movie to watch that day. We will also be revealing our Secret Santa that day.

Daily Update--Dec. 18/06

ELA--Vocabulary test on UNit 3 is tomorrow.
--Christmas writing due is due Thursday.

Math-Page 319--# 6 in p.f., #7 a,b,c, #9, #15 a in pf due tomorrow.

French 8B--Menu due tomorrow and family tree due Thursday.

There were some terrific, creative mobiles handed in today. EXCELLENT JOB, 8T!!!

Daily Update--Dec. 15/06

ELA--Character mobile with a one page explanation of the items and their significance is due MOnday.
--Vocabulary test on Unit 3 is on Tuesday.
--Christmas writing is due Thursday.
--We starting working on "How to write an essay" and will be working on one dealing with the novel in class. This will not be due until the end of the first week back after the holidays.


The students handed in creative, attractive cover jackets for the novel today. They have all been entered into our class contest.
We started with our "Secret Santa" today and will continue next week.
Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Dec.14/06

ELA--A cover jacket for The Outsiders is due tomorrow and it will be entered into the contest.
--Character mobile is due Monday.
--Vocabulary test on Unit 3 will be on Tuesday.

Science--Students need to complete Aim#12 for tomorrow.

SS--Rewrite tomorrow.

Health 8A--Test on the muscle groups and their spellings is tomorrow.

As a class we have decided to have "Secret Santa" starting tomorrow and running until next Friday. The students can bring a little" gift" for their classmate each day and then have a larger gift presented on Friday, Dec. 22. The cost should be around 5 or 6 dollars. Some students have decided to opt out of this activity which is fine, and as an alternative, they have decided to donate to a charity. Some students have decided to be part of both activities.

Daily Update--Dec.13/06

ELA--Vocabulary "Evidence of Learning" is due tomorrow.

Math--Page 314--#6, #7 in p.f. and #13

Health 8B--Muscle location and spelling test tomorrow.

French 8A--French menu due next Tuesday.

Daily Update--Dec. 12/06

ELA--For Thursday, Vocabulary "Evidence of Learning". Test next Tuesday.
--Work on all novel assignments. Check yesterday's blog or class newsletter for info.

Health--8A-test on the location of major muscle groups and their proper spellings-Friday.
--8B- same test but on Thursday.

Christmas Cheer Board items for tomorrow, please.
Signed class newsletter and signed Math tests for tomorrow, please.

Daily Update--Dec. 11/06

ELA--1. Vocabulary "Evidence of Learning" of 10 words. Choices are up on the white board. Due Thursday.
--2. Cover jacket for The Outsiders due Friday.
--3. Character mobile is due Monday.
--4. Vocabulary test on Unit 3 is next Tuesday.
--5. Christmas writing --2 packages--1 is the short story--the second is the fun package of poetry, cards, Christmas list. All due next Thursday.

Science--Microscope test tomorrow--diagram, functions of the parts, and booklet with how to focus, prepare a wet mount, etc.

Remember the Christmas Cheer Board items, and the signed Dec. newsletter.

Daily Update--Dec.8/06

ELA--Vocabulary "Evidence of Learning" 10 words--a choice of what you want to do. Hand in Thursday, Dec. 14. Vocabulary Unit 3 test on Dec. 19.
--Cover jacket due Dec. 15.
--Character mobile due Dec. 18.
--Christmas writing due Dec. 21.

Math--Problem worksheet due Monday.

Science--Microscope test on Tuesday, Dec.12.

We will be watching the movie ,The Outsiders, on Monday. You can bring some munchies for yourself . Remember to bring items for the Christmas Cheer Board. Hand in the signed newsletter. Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Dec. 7/06

ELA--Cover Jacket for The Outsiders is due Dec. 15. This will be entered into our class contest with some REALLY big prizes.
--The two packages of Christmas writing are due Thursday, Dec.21,but don't be fooled by the length of time before the due date because there is a lot of writing that needs to be completed.

Math--The students have put together four quizzes that need to be signed and will show their progress in these consepts.

Science--A microscope quiz is set for Tuesday,Dec. 12. A checklist has been given to the students.

A newsletter was given to the students today, and I would like you to sign it and have it returned to school. Thank-you! We are collecting items for the Christmas Cheer Board until next Wednesday. Our total count as of this morning was 35 items. There are quite a number of deadlines and due dates for the next two weeks, so we have been talking about time management and organization as well as using class time wisely.

Daily Update--Dec.6/06

ELA--Two novel assignments have been assigned. "Character Mobile" and "Cover Jacket Contest". Students have an outline and will be given a rubric tomorrow. We will set due dates tomorrow.
--Daily reading.

Math--Page 302 and 303--# 6 in Pf ,# 9 and #10 in Pf. for tomorrow.

Science--Lab report is due tomorrow. Remember the Conclusions questions.

We have surpassed our class reading goal of 20,000 pages and in the process of planning a class party to celebrate our achievement. "Way to go" 8T!!!!!!! Keep on reading!

Daily Update--Dec.5/06

ELA--Work on your Christmas writing.
--Work on your next reading response/book report.

Math--Worksheet pg.191--#1,2,3,7,8,11,13,15,and 19 and #33 in problem format for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec.4/06

ELA--Continue with daily reading. Work on your next report--either a book report or a reading response. I would suggest a book report because you have a lot of time to work on it.
--Vocabulary Unit 3 booklet,last two pages are due tomorrow.

SS--Test tomorrow.

Daily Update--December 1/06

ELA--November calendar is due Monday.
--A comprehension test on Chapters 11 and 12 in The Outsiders will be on Monday.
--Comprehension questions for chapters 9 and 10 are due Monday.
--Students should be working on their next reading response or book report.
--The rest of the vocab. booklet is due Tuesday.

Math--Mid-unit test on adding and subtracting fractions will be written on MOnday.

SS--Test on Tuesday.

Daily Update--NOv.30/06

ELA--Vocab.Unit 3-synonyms and antonyms due tomorrow.
--Read chapter 11 and 12 in The OUtsiders for Monday and be prepared to write a comprehension test on the events of those chapters Monday.
--Comprehension questions for chapters 9 and 10 from The OUtsiders is due Monday.

Math--Journal entry #6 due tomorrow.

Science--Lab report due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov.29/06

ELA--Have chapters 9 and 10 in The OUtsiders read for tomorrow.
--Vocabulary Unit 3--synonyms and antonyms due Friday.
--November calendar due Dec. 4.

Math--Page 293-#14a, 16, and 18 all in problem format.

Science--Lab report due Thursday or Friday.

Daily Update-November 28/06

ELA--November calendar is due December 4/06.
Story frame for the Christmas story is due tomorrow so I can discuss it with each student and they can begin their creative writing.
--Chapters 9 and 10 in The Outsiders must be read for Thursday.

Math--Subtracting of Fractions--assignment page 292and 293--#6,9, and (10 and 11 in problem format) Due tomorrow.

Science--Work on the lab report on Animal and Plant Cells. It will be due at the end of tomorrow's class.

Health 8A and 8B--There are some fitness projects that have not been handed in yet. They are due tomorrow or students will be spending noonhours with me until they are handed in.

There have been some great book reports handed in. Good job,8T!

Daily Update-November 28/06

ELA--November calendar is due December 4/06.
Story frame for the Christmas story is due tomorrow so I can discuss it with each student and they can begin their creative writing.
--Chapters 9 and 10 in The Outsiders must be read for Thursday.

Math--Subtracting of Fractions--assignment page 292and 293--#6,9, and (10 and 11 in problem format) Due tomorrow.

Science--Work on the lab report on Animal and Plant Cells. It will be due at the end of tomorrow's class.

Health 8A and 8B--There are some fitness projects that have not been handed in yet. They are due tomorrow or students will be spending noonhours with me until they are handed in.

There have been some great book reports handed in. Good job,8T!

Daily Update--Nov. 21/06

ELA--Work on your book report due Monday.
--Quiz on Chapter 6 o f the novel on Thursday.

Science--Quiz on the microscope diagram tomorrow.

Health 8A fitness project due Thursday.

Health 8B fitness project due MOnday.

Daily Update--Nov.20/06

ELA--Work on your chosen book report,due next Monday.

Math--Review the fractions concepts we have been working on. Board questions are due tomorrow.

Science--Bring in signed test.
--Quiz on microscope diagram on Wednesday.

Daily Update--Nov.17/06

ELA--Students are reading, trying to finish their book in order to work on their chosen book report--due approximately Nov.27. If we find we need more time (or lose some class time due to other activities) this due date may change by a few days.
--An adjective drawing is due Monday. A handout with instructions was handed out.

Math--Worksheet on fractions is due Monday.

Science--Get test signed.

Health--8A--Fitness project due Thursday, Nov.23.
--8B--Fitness Project due Monday,Nov. 27.

Daily Update--Nov.15/06

ELA--Continue to read your book and decide by tomorrow as to which book report you plan on working on. This report is due NOv.27.

Math--Two worksheets for your "Evidence of Learning" are due tomorrow.

SS--You have a test tomorrow.

Health--Your fitness project is due within the next cycle.

Daily Update--November 14/06

ELA--For tomorrow, students must have read Chapter 4 of the novel and prepared themselves for a comprehension test on the events and details of that chapter.
--The Root Word assignment (8 words made up of that root) with definitions and descriptive sentences using those words, embellished with colourful drawings is due tomorrow.

SS--Quiz on Thursday.

Health--8A--Fitness project due Thursday, NOv.23.
--8B--Fitness Project due Monday, NOv. 27.

Daily Update--November 14/06

ELA--For tomorrow, students must have read Chapter 4 of the novel and prepared themselves for a comprehension test on the events and details of that chapter.
--The Root Word assignment (8 words made up of that root) with definitions and descriptive sentences using those words, embellished with colourful drawings is due tomorrow.

SS--Quiz on Thursday.

Health--8A--Fitness project due Thursday, NOv.23.
--8B--Fitness Project due Monday, NOv. 27.

Daily Update--November 13/06

ELA-Reading every night. I handed out the choices for the book activity. Students need to finish the chosen book first before they work on the book report. The tentative date for this report will be the end of the month--Nov.27. If they feel their book is too long or they may have difficulty completing it by the date, please speak to me in advance.
--Root word assignment is due Wednesday.
--Students need to read Chapter 4 in The Outsiders and prepare for a comprehension test of that chapter. Know what happened in detail.

Math--Six questions were given on the board today;due tomorrow. Students need to be reviewing the concepts daily, and come in for extra help at noon hour.

Science--Quiz on the functions of the organelles will be written tomorrow.

Health 8A and 8B--Students should be working on the written section of their Fitness Project. A due date will be set this week.

Daily Update--Nov.9/06

ELA--Students are working on their novel assignment--due MOnday. If they have their rough copy done for tomorrow then we can edit together.
--A new assignment on Root Words was explained today. For tomorrow they should have their 8 chosen words and start on the definitions. Project due next week.

Science--1 worksheet and 1 crossword due tomorrow.Function test next Tuesday.

I have sent a letter home requesting times for student-led conferences. Please send those back to school as soon as you can.

Daily Update--Nov.8/06

ELA--Students are to read Chapter 3 from the OUtsiders and start on a rough draft of a summary and reflections. They have the details . The draft(s) must be editted and revised before they write the good copy. Due date has not been set.

--We have signed a new contract for reading. Students have chosen a book to read for their "book activity" which I will be explaining in a few days ; so right now, just read.

Math--Fractions--Assignment page 288 #4,5,6,9,10, and 11 for tomorrow.

Science--Crossword puzzle due tomorrow. Test on the functions of the animal and plant cells will be next week.

Daily Update--November 3/06

ELA--All scrapbooks containing four writing pieces should be in . I have told students that they should bring it in on Monday if it is not in today.
--All four reading responses should also be in today.

Math--I am missing a few journals and the students know who still need to hand these in.
--A few signed tests with completed corrections need to be handed in.

Some students still need to hand in signed information letters.

Daily Update--Nov.2/06

ELA--Students are busy working, trying to complete their 4 reading responses and 4 writing pieces.
--Hand in signed vocabulary tests-unit 2.

Math--Hand in signed and corrected Math unit tests.

Health--Begin research on Part A and B in the Fitness Project.

Hand in signed portion of the information letter.

Daily Update--November 1/06

ELA--Same as yesterday--memoirs, reading responses, a scrapbook, and four writing pieces.
--Signed vocabulary test back to school for tomorrow.

Math--Signed unit test and corrections.

Science--We will be marking the cells tomorrow.

Please return the bottom portion of the information letter tomorrow.

Daily Update--October 31/06

I told the students there would not be any homework today because it is Halloween, however there are always some things which they can do.

ELA--A few memoirs are still not in.
--A few students still need to bring in their scrapbooks.
--Four writing pieces are to be done by Friday. Some students will need to write a piece of their choice by Friday.
--Continue to work on the four reading responses.

Math--Have your Unit test signed, and work on your corrections.

Science--The 3-D cell model with a diagram was due today.

Please bring back to school the signed October letter.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Daily Update--October 30/06

ELA--A scrapbook is needed in class as soon as possible. Students will be choosing four of their best writing pieces and including them in their scrapbook. They will need to do some writing if they do not have four pieces. This will be due by the end of the week.
--Four reading responses are due by the end of the week.
--Memoirs should be handed in by now.

Math--Tests were handed back today. Have them signed tonight and start working on corrections.

Science--The 3-D model of the cell is due tomorrow. Check your rubric for the requirements.
--We had the diagram quiz today. Be prepared for a surprise quiz on the functions of the organelles any time. Review your flashcards.

Our reading party is tomorrow. Some students have offered to bring munchies and movies. Thank-you.

Daily Update--October 27/06

ELA--All four reading responses are due by Nov.6/06.
--We started reading The Outsiders. Students need to finish reading Chapter 1 and complete a Venn diagram by Monday.
--A few students are responsible to find a picture depicting their vision of a character from the book. Due Monday.
--October calendar is due Nov.6/06.
--Some memoirs are still not handed in.

MAth--No homework.

Science--Animal cell diagram quiz on Monday.
--Animal cell project (3-D model) is due Tuesday.
--Anyone who is interested in gaining a few extra term marks can perform the Cell Rap before the end of next week.

SS--Project due Nov.8.

We will be having our Reading Class party on Tuesday. We will decide in class what items students need to bring for that day.

Daily Update--October 24/06

ELA--Work on your third reading response.
--Adjective sheets due tomorrow.
--Memoirs should be ready to hand in tomorrow because we will be starting a new writing genre. Good copies should be embellished.

Math--Journal entry#4 is due tomorrow.
--Assignment pg.41 # 9,10,11,12,13 a and b. This is review for the test and it is due Wed.

Science--Diagram quiz tomorrow. Must have the spelling correct as well.
--Hand in signed tests.

SS--Work on your project.

Health--8A-Open book test must be handed in tomorrow.
-8B--Open book test due Thursday.

Daily Update--October 23/06

ELA--Students should be starting their third reading response.
--Memoirs should be into "good copy stage" as we will be starting another writing genre on Wednesday.
--Exercise #21 and 22 on adjectives is due tomorrow. (It was assigned on Thursday.)
--Students need to bring in a scrapbook to class.

Math--Unit test will be on Friday, so review has begun. For tomorrow--pg.41 --#1, #3a and b,#4c,and #6 a and #7. Extra Math help every noon hour this week.

Science--Signed Science tests should be handed in.
--Flashcards of animal cell organelles should be made.
--Diagram quiz of the animal cell is on Wednesday.
--Anyone interested in singing a RAP can do so before end of next week.

Health 8A--"Fill in the blanks" open book test is due Wednesday.

Daily Update--October 23/06

ELA--Students should be starting their third reading response.
--Memoirs should be into "good copy stage" as we will be starting another writing genre on Wednesday.
--Exercise #21 and 22 on adjectives is due tomorrow. (It was assigned on Thursday.)
--Students need to bring in a scrapbook to class.

Math--Unit test will be on Friday, so review has begun. For tomorrow--pg.41 --#1, #3a and b,#4c,and #6 a and #7. Extra Math help every noon hour this week.

Science--Signed Science tests should be handed in.
--Flashcards of animal cell organelles should be made.
--Diagram quiz of the animal cell is on Wednesday.
--Anyone interested in singing a RAP can do so before end of next week.

Health 8A--"Fill in the blanks" open book test is due Wednesday.

Daily Update-Oct.18/06

ELA--Memoirs (2) should be close to the good copy stage by MONDAY, because I will be starting a new writing format at that time.

Math--Page 36 #10 d and e, pg.37 #11a and b and 14 for tomorrow.

Science--Have your test signed and returned to school tomorrow.

French 8B--Letter is due tomorrow.

SS--Project to work on.

Daily Update--October 17/06

ELA--Second reading response should be in by Oct.23.
--First memoir should be in for editting purposes.

Math--Same as yesterday: Page 36 and 37 #4,7,10 a and b.

Science--Spelling test on the organelles of the animal cell tomorrow.

Fundraising forms for "Tip Top Holiday" campaign are due by this Friday.

Daily Update--Oct.16/06

ELA--Vocabulary Unit 2Test tomorrow.
--Noun Identification sheet due tomorrow. Sentences 1 to 10.
--Second reading response should be in shortly.

Math--BEDMAS assignment--page 36-37 # 4, 7, and 10 a,b,c.Due tomorrow.

SS--Project to work on.

Daily Update--Oct.13/06

ELA--Students should be working on their second reading response.
--Vocabulary Unit 2 test on Tuesday, so prepare yourself.
--"Plurals of Nouns" worksheets are due Monday.
--You should be working on your writing piece.

Math--Get your signed test in to me.

SS--Work on your project.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--October 12/06

ELA--We were working on nouns today and there was a short assignment assigned for tomorrow.
--Work on reading response #2.
--Work on your first writing piece--memoirs.
--Vocabulary Unit 2 test next Tuesday. Start reviewing the words today.

Math--Page 30--square roots #3,4,7,8, and 9 for tomorrow.
--Students also have a chance to rewrite their journal entry if they would like to.
--Mid-unit rewrite is tomorrow.

Health 8A--"Type of Exercises" chart is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--October 11,2006

ELA--Vocabulary word illustration is due Thursday.
--Vocabulary Test needs to be signed and returned to school.

Math--Test corrections and signatures are due. Extra Math help every noon hour this week with the re-write on Friday.

Science--Review questions are due tomorrow, and we will be writing our ScienceTest tomorrw.
--STUDY!

Health "TYpes of Exercises" chart is due Thursday for 8B and on Friday for 8A.

Daily Update--October 10/06

ELA--Vocabulary word illustration is due Thursday.
--Bring in signed Vocabulary Test (from last week).

Math--Do test corrections and get it signed and returned to school tomorrow. Extra Math help is every noon hour this week with a rewrite for those who did not reach 80% or better. Retest date has not been set yet.

Science-- Have review questions answered and ready to hand in by Thursday. This is one way to prepare yourself for Thursday's test. Review material every night until then.

Health--"Type of Exercises" chart is due Thursday for 8B and Friday for 8A.

Daily pdate--Oct.6/06

ELA--Vocabulary Unit pages 3and 4 due Tuesday.
--Have Vocab test signed.
--Vocabulary word has been assigned and is due Thursday.
--Get your first reading response in asap so you do not get yourself behind.

Science--A checklist has been given out for a mid-unit test to be written next Thursday. We will be reviewing ways of preparing for this test in class.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Daily pdate--Oct.6/06

ELA--Vocabulary Unit pages 3and 4 due Tuesday.
--Have Vocab test signed.
--Vocabulary word has been assigned and is due Thursday.
--Get your first reading response in asap so you do not get yourself behind.

Science--A checklist has been given out for a mid-unit test to be written next Thursday. We will be reviewing ways of preparing for this test in class.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Daily Update--Oct.5/06

ELA--Work on your reading response.
--Have your vocabulary test signed and returned to school.
--Vocabulary Unit 2 pages 3 and 4 are due on Tuesday.

Math--Review for your mid-unit test for Friday.

We are starting to write our memoirs so students need to be brainstorming ideas(memories) to write about.

Daily Update--Oct.4/06

ELA--Calendars were handed in today; and we signed a new contract for the month of Oct.
--A reading response should be handed in by the end of the week, to stay ahead of the game.
--Vocabulary unit 2-page on synonyms and antonyms due tomorrow.

Math--Review (with questions from the text) for Friday's mid-unit test.


A few signed letters have not been returned to me as of yet.

Daily Update--October 3/06

ELA--All Bio-Poems were to be handed in today. Some are late!
--Sept. reading calendars are due tomorrow.
--You should be working on your first reading response due around Oct.6
--Vocabulary Unit 2--Page 2 (syn and ant) due Thursday.

Math--Page 25--#7,8,and 11--due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct.2/06

ELA--Bio-Poems are due tomorrow.
--Sept. reading contracts are due Wednesday

Math--Page 25--#1, 3, 4 a and b, and 5 due tomorrow in preparation for the mid-unit test at the end of the week. Extra help will be Wed. and Thurs. noon this week.

Science--Bring in signed tests.

Daily Update--Sept.29/06

ELA--Bio-poem is due Tuesday
--Calendar is due Oct.4
--First reading response should be in around Oct.6

Math--Page 23, #9, 11 a and b, #12 a and b, 15 and 17c due Monday. Mid unit test end of next week so start to review. Come to extra help.

We had great weather for our Terry Fox Run today. A total of money raised has not been determined as of yet but we should have that next week. A few signed Science tests and information letters still need to come in to class.

Daily Update--Sept.28/06

ELA--Work on yor Bio-poem which is due Tuesday,Oct.3
--Calendar is due Wed.Oct.4
--Your first reading response on a book you have finished reading should be handed in around Oct.6

Math--Page 22#4,6,7a and b, 10 a and b due Friday.

Science--Get test signed and returned to school asap.

Terry Fox Run is tomorrow. Please bring your pledge sheets and money. Dress for the weather. Bring your signed information letter (bottom portion) in ASAP.

Daily Update--Sept.27/06

ELA--Prepare for Vocabulary test to be written Thursday.
--Bio-poem rough draft for Thursday/Friday so we can edit.
--Good copy of Bio-poem is due next Tuesday.

Math--No homework.

Science--Worksheet due Thursday. Get quiz signed and returned tomorrow.

Remember the Terry Fox pledges and to return the signed information letter.

Daily Update--Sept.26/06

ELA--Vocabulary test on Thursday am
--Continue to read--contract due October4
--Start working on your Bio-poem--no due date set as of yet.

Math--No homework today.

Science--Have the quadrant sheet (four box sheet) on Cell theory done for Thursday

Health 8B--Health Triangle due Wednesday

Terry Fox pledge forms are due Friday. Bring in signed information letter.

Daily Update--Sept. 25,2006

Hello everyone! Finally I have this blog up and working. I apologize for any inconviences the delay may have caused. Now for the homework update...

ELA--Students are reading every evening. Their Sept. calendar/reading goal is due October 4.
--Vocabulary test for Unit 1 will be written on Thursday. Students should be reviewing every evening. We have discussed some study techniques.

Math--Page 19--#1 a to d, #2 a to d, and #3 a to d (due tomorrow).

Health--Class 8A--Health Triangle is due today.
--Class 8B--Health Triangle is due Wednesday, but if they wanted an extra mark it was to be handed in today.

Terry Fox Run is on Friday, so students are encouraged to gather pledges before then. A T-shirt is being given away to the top fund-raiser. A Moose jersey will also be given away in a draw. For every $ 10.00 a student has raised, their name will be placed in the draw box.

I handed out a letter that students should be bringing home tonight. Please sign it and have the bottom portion returned to school. I hope to continue with such informational letters each month.