Daily Update--Dec.18/08

Remember to bring in your two signed tests tomorrow. You also need your permission slip if you are planning to go watch the movie in Winkler.

Pancake breakfast starts at 8 tomorrow.

Have fun at the dance tonight.

Daily Update--Dec.17/08

ELA--Christmas writing is due tomorrow.
--There were a number of students who forgot their mobiles at home today. They MUST be in school tomorrow.
--You are working on your essay as well.

Math--We did not have time to correct yesterday's assignment, so make certain that it is completed. Worksheet 3.6 #4,#5 a and b,#6,#7 and b,#8 a and b,#9 a and b, and #10 a and b. The Math tests were returned today, and they must be signed and returned tomorrow.

Science--We wrote our test today.

SS--SS tests were returned today. Parent signatures are required, and the tests must be returned tomorrow.

Tomorrow we will be having our Christmas party. Part of it will be with just our own class, and part of it will be with all grade 8 students. 8T needs to remember to bring their Secret Santa gifts tomorrow. If anyone would like to bring some munchies for the movie, they can do so. We will plan a pizza party for the new year (our reading party for reading 25989 pages in November) .

Daily Update--Dec. 15/08

ELA--Your second book project should be handed in and you are now reading for the third project. You need to be working on your character mobile--due Wednesday.--Complete jot notes for your essay and start working on your outline.-Get vocabulary test signed. Work on your Christmas writing which is due Thursday.

Math--Worksheet 3.5--#3, #4, #5 in problem format, #6 a,b, and c, #7, #8 a)i and b)i and #9 a and b. This is due tomorrow.

Science--Continue reviewing for the unit test which is on Wednesday.

Health--Have the article read and write the critique for next Health class.

Give your parents the December letter and return the bottom portion to me. Secret Santa started today. We decided that we would bring a small gift (about $1.00) again on Tuesday and Wednesday. The final present (about $4.00) would be given on Thursday.

Tomorrow is also red and green day so dress in those colours to show your school spirit.

Daily Update--Dec.11/08

ELA--Work towards your next book project.--You need to be working on your character mobile--due next Wednesday.--Complete jot notes for your essay and start working on your outline.-Get vocabulary test signed. Work on your Christmas writing which is due Thursday.

Science--Continue reviewing for the unit test which is next Wednesday. Review questions are due Monday.

Give your parents the December letter and return the bottom portion to me. Secret Santa starts Monday. We decided that we would bring a small gift (about $1.00) on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The final present (about $4.00) would be given on Thursday.

Daily Update--Dec.11/08

ELA--Work towards your next book project.--You need to be working on your character mobile--due next Wednesday.--Complete jot notes for your essay.--Get vocabulary test signed. Work on your Christmas writing.

Math - Reveiw worksheets in preparation of tomorrow's test.

Science--Start reviewing for the unit test which is next Wednesday. Review questions are due Monday.

SS--Timeline questions are due tomorow.

Give your parents the December letter and return the bottom portion to me tomorrow.
Secret Santa starts Monday.

ELA--Work towards your next book project.
--You need to be working on your character mobile--due next Wednesday.
--Complete jot notes for your essay.

Math - Reveiw worksheet - # 1 a. & c., #2 a. & c., #3 P.F., #4 a. & c., #11 for Thursday. Study for your fractions test which is on Friday.

Science--"The Naked Egg" observations and conclusions are due.

Please think about some ideas of what we should do for our Christmas exchange this year.

Daily Update--Dec. 9/08

ELA--I hope you are reading every night. That is part of your homework. Work towards your next book project.
--You need to be working on your character mobile--due next Wednesday.
--Decide on your essay topic by tomorrow.

Science--"The Naked Egg" observations and conclusions are due tomorrow.

SS--I hope you have been preparing for this test since last Wednesday. Update your study log and have all of your study material in school tomorrow because it is part of your test and you need to hand all of it in tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec. 8/08

ELA--All cover jackets were handed in today and entered in our Cover Jacket Contest. Winners will be announced as soon as the judge has made his/her choices.
--A mobile assignment has been handed out and is due by next Wednesday. This needs to be done at home. There is a written section to it as well.
--By Wednesday,have a choice made as to your essay topic.

Math--Correct your mistakes from today's multiplication worksheet. Rewrite your journal entry if necessary. Finish your worksheet on adding and subtracting fractions for tomorrow.

Science--The Naked Egg observations and conclusions are due Wednesday.

SS-Continue "Studying by Doing" in preparation of Wedneday's test. Update your study log daily.

Daily Update--Dec.5/08

ELA--Cover jacket contest entries due Monday.
--Work on your next book project due next week.

Math--Complete the worksheet on multiplying fractions and problem format. Mid unit test soon.

Science--Complete lab report for Monday.

SS--"Study by Doing" this weekend in preparation of Thursday's test. Keep track in your study log. You should be doing some type of studying (examples were given in class) every day.

Daily UPdate--Dec.4/08

ELA--The cover jacket contest deadline is Monday.
--We will be watching the movie,"The Outsiders" tomorrow, so students can bring in munchies for themselves if they would like to.

Math--Page 125 and 126 of the 3.4 worksheet--#11 c,d,and f;#12 d,e,and f; #14 and #15 in problem format for tomorrow.

Science--Finish the diagrams of our lab for tomorrow.
Have your Naked Egg experiment on your counter at home so you can make observations.

SS--Study logs--update daily
--Study by Doing--daily until the test date which is next Wednesday.

Daily Update--Dec. 3/08

ELA--Prepare for the unit 4 vocabulary test which is tomorrow
--Work towards your next (second) book project which is due Monday,Dec.15.

MATH -- Pg. 125 # 4, #5 a to f, #6 d to i, #7, #8, #10 (Thurs.)

SCIENCE - The Naked Egg - lab to be done at home. Please start today or tomorrow,the latest.

Daily Update--Dec.2/08

ELA--Prepare for the unit 4 vocabulary test which is slated for Thursday.
--Word a day presentations will continue tomorrow so practice.
--Work towards your next (second) book project which is due Monday,Dec.15.


That is it for homework for tonight. Be prepared for the rest of the week because we will be studying for SS and Science tests.

Daily Update -Dec.1/08

ELA--Word-a-day activity for tomorrow.
--Work towards your second book project.
--Complete the vocabulary unit # 4 booklet for tomorrow.

SS--Poster project due tomorrow.

Reminder: Please get vocabulary unit # 3 test signed as well as Outsiders Review Chapter 11 & 12 signed.

Daily Update--Nov.27/08

ELA--Word-a-day activity for Tuesday.
--Work towards your second book project.
--Complete the vocabulary booklet for Tuesday.

Math--Journal due Monday.
--Assignment page 119 (3.3 worksheet)#6 P.F., #7 a,b,c,#9a(P.F.),#10, and #12 a for Monday.

SS--Poster project due Tuesday.

Daily Update-Nov.26/08

ELA--Have Unit 4 Synonyms and Antonyms done for tomorrow.
--Gangs" reflection writing piece due tomorrow.

Math--Journal entry #4 due either tomorrow or MOnday.

Good luck at your band concert tonight. Be at the school by 6:30.
Please remember to bring supplies for our Reading Party tomorow afternoon.

Daily Update--November 24/08

ELA--Vocabulary stories are due, including the rough draft.
--Unit 4 vocabulary up to antonyms is due on Thursday.
--Book reports are due.
--Have your reflections piece on "Gangs" ready to hand in tomorrow.
-- Have chapters 11 and 12 read for Wednesday, and be prepared to write a comprehension test on these 2 chapters on Wednesday.

Math--Worksheet p.114 - questions #13 (P.F.)and #14 (P.F.)

Health--Project due tomorrow; be ready to explain your advertisement to the class.

Do not forget that your band concert is Wednesday.

Daily Update--Nov.24/08

ELA--Last day for vocabulary stories is tomorrow. Remember the rough drafts must accompany your good copy.
--Tomorrow you will also be writing your unit 3 vocabulary test.
--Book reports are due tomorow, if they were not handed in today.
--Have your reflections piece on "Gangs" ready to hand in on Wednesday. You must also have chapters 11 and 12 read for Wednesday, and be prepared to write a comprehension test on those 2 chapters on Wednesday.

Math--Worksheet 3.2 page 113--#5,8,10, and #11(problem format) is due tomorrow.

Science--Have your lab report completed for tomorrow. You had much class time to complete it today.

SS-Hand in your worksheet on "Caves of Lascaux" tomorrow.

Health--Project due Wednesday.

Do not forget that your band concert is Wednesday.

Daily Update-Nov.20/08

ELA
--Read and work towards your first book report of term 2. This is due Nov. 24.
--Work on your vocabulary story from unit 3. This is due Monday November, 24th (or Nov. 25).
-- complete reading responses.

SCIENCE - Fix up lab booklets from first lab. Complete observations for 2nd lab.

HEALTH - Project due Wed. Nov. 26.

Please remember to bring the signed report card envelope to school.
Thank-you to the students and their parents for attending the interviews/conferences Thursday night and Friday morning. It was great to meet and talk with you.

Daily Update - November 19/08

ELA--Read chapters 8 and 9 in the novel and do comprehension questions for tomorrow.
--Read and work towards your first book report of term 2. This is due Nov. 24.
--Work on your vocabulary story from unit 3. This is due Monday November, 24th (or Nov. 25).

MATH-
- Do questions 7, 8, 9 (a.), 10, 13, 17 P.F from booklet 3.1

SCIENCE - Fix up lab booklets.

SOCIAL STUDIES - Complete compare and contrast for Hunter-Gather and Agrarian Societies.

Please remember to bring the signed report card envelope to school. A letter went home Monday so parents can choose appointment times for the interviews on Thursday/Friday. Portfolios have also gone home. Please look through them before our interview and bring them back to school.

Daily Update - November 18/08

ELA--Read chapters 8 and 9 in the novel and do comprehension questions for Thursday.
--Read and work towards your first book report of term 2. This is due Nov. 24.
--Work on your vocabulary story from unit 3. This is due Monday November, 24th (or Nov. 25).

MATH- Get test signed.
- Do questions 5 & 6 from booklet 31.

SCIENCE - Fix up lab booklets.

SOCIAL STUDIES - Complete compare and contrast for Hunter-Gather and Agrarian Societies.

Please remember to bring the signed report card envelope to school. A letter went home yesterday so parents can choose appointment times for the interviews on Thursday/Friday. Portfolios have also gone home. Please look through them before our interview and bring them back to school.

Daily Update - November 17/08

ELA--Read chapters 6 and 7 in the novel for Tuesday.--Read and work towards your first book report of term 2. This is due NOv. 24.--Work on your vocabulary story from unit 3. This is due Monday November, 24th.

MATH-Get test signed.

Please remember to bring the signed report card envelope to school. A letter will be going home today so parents can choose appointment times for the interviews on Thursday/Friday.

Portfolios have also gone home. Please look throught them before our interview.

Daily Update-Nov.14/08

ELA--Read chapters 6 and 7 in the novel for Tuesday.
--Read and work towards your first book report of term 2. This is due NOv. 24.
--Work on your vocabulary story from unit 3. This is due around the end of next week.

MATH-Get test signed.

Science--Lab report due Monday.

Please remember to bring the signed report card envelope to school on Monday. A letter will be going home on Monday so parents can choose appointment times for the interviews on Thursday/Friday. Portfolios will also go home on Monday.

Daily Update--Nov.13/08

ELA--Daily reading--20 minutes. We have set a new goal for our book projects. For this term students need to complete 5 to 7 projects before March. We discussed time management and use of class time to accomplish these goals. I will still be setting deadlines, and the first project should be handed in by Nov.24.
--We corrected unit 3 vocabulary and the students have started writing a story incorporating the vocabulary words. A criteria sheet has been handed out. This is due next Thursday.

Math--Get the unit test signed for tomorrow.

Science--Get your lab book in school because we are doing the experiment tomorrow.Have your quiz signed and returned to school.

Daily Update--Nov.12/08

ELA--Have the unit 3 vocabulary completed for tomorrow.

Science--Have your test signed and returned tomorrow.

We are working on our portfolios so there is not too much homework today.

Daily Update--Nov.9/08

I hope everyone enjoyed their day off on Friday. Wow! What a storm of ice and snow!

When you come back to school on Wednesday, remember that you need to be prepared to write your Math test that day. We will decide if you will write in the morning or the afternoon. Any book projects which were to be handed in on Friday must be in to me Wednesday morning.

The divisional volleyball tournament has been scheduled for Wednesday, Nov.12, starting at 3 o'clock and running until atleast 6 o'clock. Have your gym clothes,especially your blue t-shirt at school.

See you on Wednesday. If you have any questions, call me at the school on Monday.

Daily Update--Nov.6/08

ELA--If you need to get in any more book projects, tomorrow is your last day to hand any in.
--Letter to Sodapop from Ponyboy is due tomorrow.
--Unit 3 vocabulary is due Wednesday.

Math--Final review before the test is due tomorrow. 1.8 worksheet #4 b,c, and d, Chapter self-test page 43 --#6 a and b, #8 a and b, Page 26 #13a UNit test tomorrow.

Health--Circuit training poster due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov.5/08

ELA--We are working on our scrapbook portfolio so students are gathering their 4 to 6 best writing pieces and reflecting on each. This is due Friday. We are doing it in class, however if students want to improve any piece or do more writing at home, they can do so.
--Letter to Sodapop is due Friday.
--Vocabulary booklet is due next Wednesday.
--Get Unit 2 vocabulary test signed for tomorrow .
--All book projects are due by Friday.

Math--Review --Worksheet 1.8--# 2a, #3c and f, #4 a,g,h, and 5 problem format.
--Chapter Self-test worksheet-page 43 #2b,&7&9
If you needed to rewrite or finish your journal entry, that is due Friday.

SS--2 page handout is due tomorrow,as well as your note taking format from pages 28-31.

Daily Update--Nov. 4/08

ELA--Vocabulary unit 3 synonyms and antonyms due tomorrow.
--Book projects due by Friday.
--A few people have assignments overdue. Get them in to class tomorrow.
--Letter to Sodapop is due Thursday/Friday.

Math--Worksheet from Monday and page 472 from the textbook #13 e to h and #18 are due tomorrow.

Science--Test on the organelles' functions and the diagram is tomorrow. Use your flashcards to study. Have a lab scribbler for class.

SS--Note taking format from Monday and the first 2 pages of second handout are due Thursday.

I still have a few students without scrapbooks and/or portfolio binders. They need to be in class.

Daily Update--Oct. 31/08

ELA--Creative writing due Monday if you have not handed it in yet.
--Book project deadline--Friday,NOv. 7.
--Any overdue assignments must be in by Monday.

Math--Unit test next week. One concept left to review.

Science--Some cells were not handed in today. They are due Monday.
--Test on the diagram and function of the organelles in the animal cell will be on Wednesday.

Scrapbook and porfolio binder should be in school.

Daily Update--Oct.30/08

ELA--Creative writing piece is due tomorrow or Monday.
--Due date for book projects is Nov.7. Try to have 4 or more.
--There are still names on the board for incomplete assignments. Get them done!

Math--Journals were due today.
--Assignment--#3 c and d, #7a,b,c #9,#11 d,e,f #12 b and #20 for tomorrow.

Science--Cell models are due tomorrow. Do not forget your design process,too.
--A few more signed tests need to be handed in.


Signed letters are needed. We are working on our scrapbooks tomorrow so please have them in school.

Daily Update--Oct. 29/08

ELA--There are some students who have incomplete assignments. They are spending noonhours with me until assignments are handed in.
--Creative writing due Friday/Monday.
--Work on your book reports.

Math--Worksheet #3 a and b,#5a, and #11 a,b,c for tomorrow.

Science--Model and design process due tomorrow or Friday.

Scrapbooks and portfolio binders must be in school by now,8T.

Daily Update--Oct.28/08

ELA--Vocabulary test tomorrow. STUDY!
--Creative writing piece on Fall or Halloween is due Friday or MOnday, the lastest.
--Work on your book projects.

Math--Journal entry#3 is due Thursday.

Science--Cell model project is due Thursday or Friday, the latest.
--Bring your signed tests back to class.

Bring the signed portion of your information letter to school tomorrow. You need your portfolio binder and scrapbook at school asap.

Daily Update--Oct.27/08

ELA--Review for your vocabulary test on Wednesday. You were given some crosswords to study from,as well as using your unit work booklet.
--Work on your book projects.

Math--Worksheet #14,15,16,19,22a and b,and#12 ii) and iv) for tomorrow.

Science--Work on your cell model which is due by the end of the week.
--Hand in signed tests.

You need to bring a scrapbook and an empty binder to school asap. Show the info letter to your parents, have them sign it, and bring the signed portion back to school tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct.24/08

ELA--Have chapter 5 read for Monday.
--Vocabulary test on Wednesday.
--Work towards your next book project.

Math-Worksheet-#5,6,7,10a, 12 i) iii),v0and #13 for Monday.

Science--Diagram quiz on Monday.
--Get your test signed.
--Cell model project to work on. Due next Thursday or Friday.

Portfolio binder needed as well as a srcapbook.

Daily Update--Oct.23/08

ELA-Evidence of learning in vocabulary is due tomorrow.
-Read ch.5 for Monday.

Math--Chart of factors on the worksheet due tomorrow.

Science--Diagram quiz of the animal cell will be on Monday.

Daily Update--Oct.22/08

ELA--Have chapter 4 of the novel read and be prepared for a comprehension test of that chapter Thursday.
--Your summary and reflections of chapter 3 are due tomorrow.
--Vocabulary is due either tomorrow or Friday.

Math--Assignment on the worksheet is due tomorrow.

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

Health--Poster due tomorrow.

Several assignments are due tomorrow ,however, you have been managing your time wisely in class as well as at home and have put aside ample time to complete them, I hope.

Daily Update--Oct.21/08

ELA--Creative writing is due tomorrow.
--For Thursday--Summary and Reflections from chapter 3;have chapter 4 read and be prepared for a test on the events ofthat chapter.
--Vocabulary "Evidence of Learning" is due Thursday or Friday.

Math--Hand in signed tests.
--Assignment on the worksheet--Perfect squares-- is due tomorrow.

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

Health--Poster is due Thursday.

I still have students who have not handed in a binder for their portfolios and we started work on them today. Have your scrapbook in as soon as you can. We will be working with those Nov.3.

Daily Update--Oct.20/08

Ela--A few people still need to hand in their book projects.
--Begin working towards your next project. You would like to have 4 or 5 in by Nov. 7.That should be your goal.
--Creative writing is due WED. Be prepared to hand in all steps(processes) with the good copy.
--Vocabulary EVIDENCE OF LEARNING is due by the end of the week.
--Novel SUMMARY AND REFLECTIONS is due Thursday.

Math--Have your test corrections done and your test corrected for tomorrow.

Health--Poster project is due Thursday.

Please remember to bring your picture forms in by tomorrow. You need to have a binder to act as your portfolio. This needs to be in class tomorrow so we can start working on the portfolios. You also need to bring in a scrapbook.Thankyou!

Daily Update--Oct.17/08

ELA--Book project is due MONDAY if you have not handed it in yet.
--Creative writing is due WEDNESDAY.
--Begin work on your vocabulary evidence of learning.
--You need to work on your novel assignment--summary and reflections. Will be due end of next week.

Science--Prepare for Monday's test.

Health--Poster due Thursday.


Remember to bring in a binder for your portfolio, a scrapbook, and picture forms.

Daily Update--Oct.16/08

ELA--Have chapter 3 in the novel read for tomorrow.
--Book project due tomorrow or Monday.
--Creative writing--"A" memoir is due by Wednesday.
--Decide by tomorrow, what evidence of learning activity you want to do for vocabulary Unit 2.

Science--Questions from yesterday are due tomorrow.
--You should be reviewing for Monday's test.

Health--Fitness skills poster is due Thursday.


Please remember to bring in your picture forms, your scrapbook, and a binder to act as your portfolio.

Daily Update--Oct.15/08

ELA--Have chapter 3 of the novel read for Friday.
--You should be working on your creative writing piece--"A" memoir. It will be due by next Wednesday, the lastest.
--The second book project is due by Monday, the latest.


Math--Your unit test is tomorrow. The review sheet is due tomorrow and I will be collecting it before the test.

Science-- Review questions are due Friday. Your unit test will be written next Monday.

Health--Fitness Skills Poste is due Thursday, Oct.23.

Students need to bring a binder to school to use as their portfolio binder. They also need a scrapbook as soon as they can.

Daily Update--Oct.14/08

ELA--Reflections from chapter 2 are due tomorrow.
--Your second book report is due by Oct.17/20.

Math--The test is postponed until Thursday. Extra help will be tomorrow noon again.

Science-- Have the questions on page 169 done for tomorrow.

SS--All personal timelines are due tomorrow.

Health--Have the 4 questions done for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct.10/08

ELA--Read and work towards your second book project. Due around Oct 17/20.
--Complete your "Reflections Questions" on chapter 2 of the novel by WEDNESDAY.


Math--Test review worksheets are due Tuesday. You will be writing your mid-unit test on WEDNESDAY. Extra help class on Tuesday at noon.

Science--Have the questions on page 169 done for next class.

SS--Have personal timeline completed and handed in no later WEDNESDAY.

Health--Questions on the bottom of page 157 completed by next HEALTH class.


Have a great Thanksgiving!

Daily Update-Oct.8

ELA--The synonym and antonym page of the vocabulary booklet is due tomorrow.
--Have the character map for the novel completed by Friday.
--Work on the second book project which is due by Oct.17/20.

Math--Complete the worksheet by tomorrow.
--We will be writing a mid-unit test next week,Tuesday, if our review goes well.

SS--Continue working on your personal timeline. You can hand it in any day now until next Wednesday. Remember to make it as creative as possible.

Thank-you to everyone who brought games and food to our first reading party. Hopefully we will reach our October reading goal of 20001 pages.

Daily Update--Oct.7/08

ELA--Finish reading the first chapter of the novel, The Outsiders for tomorrow. Draw a mind map--character map of the characters introduced in the first chapter. Use the descriptions that S.E.Hinton includes in the chapter. Include physical and personal characteristics in the map. Use colours and/or shapes to connect your characters. This map is due Thursday.

S.S.--Continue on your personal timeline. BRING THE material to class so you can work on it.

Health--Read the next few pages of the booklet and answer the four questions at the bottom of the page.

We will have our reading party tomorrow so if you offered to bring something for the party,please remember to have it in school tomorrow. Thank-you!

Daily Update--Oct.6/08

ELA--Vocabulary test corrections and signatures
--Start working and thinking about your second book project.

Math--Page 466--#2 a to f, #3, and # 5 for tomorrow.

SS--Get your information for your personal timeline because you will have class time to work on it in class tomorrow.

Health--Chart of the type of exercises is due tomorrow.


We have read over 23000 pages in the month of September and, because we have surpassed our monthly goal, we will celebrate with a party on Wednesday. Certain students will be asking for some materials to bring to class for the party. If you have any questions, please phone or email me.

Daily Update--OCT.3/08

ELA--This weekend students should be reading towards their second book project. No due date has yet been set.

Math--Complete your journal entry for Monday.

Science--I have not seen all the tests yet.

SS--Collect information at home in regards to your personal timeline--pictures, dates,interesting events,etc. The timeline will be due near the end of the week.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Oct.2/08

ELA-- We started reading our novel today. Complete the Venn diagram for tomorrow.
--Keep on reading.

Math--Your journal entry is due by Monday.

Science--Please bring in the signed tests.

SS--Start asking questions and gathering information for your personal timeline.

Daily Update--Oct.1/08

ELA--The students who have not handed in their book projects, as of yet, need to do so by Friday or they will be getting behind in their assignments.
--September reading calendars are due Friday.

Math--Textbook page 460--#14a and b,#16 a to f, and the worksheet by tomorrow.

Science--Get your test signed and returned tomorrow.


Tomorrow is picture day. Please remember your form.

Daily Update--Sept.30/08

Wow!!The last day of Sept.!!

ELA--Study for your vocabulary test which is tomorrow.

Math--Textbook page 460--#2,3,4(omit g and h), #5 a to h, #6 and 7--for tomorrow.

Start asking questions at home for your personal timeline.

Daily update--Sept.29/08

ELA--Students need to review and prepare for their vocabulary test which is this Wednesday.
--Book projects are due tomorrow.

Science--Sheet of questions based on the reading from the green textbook are due tomorrow.

SS--The two worksheets on chronology and sourses are due tomorrow.

Remember to have the picture form at school by Thursday--picture day.

Daily Update--Sept.25/08

ELA--Anyone who has not handed in their bio-poem has until Monday to do so.
--Book project is due Tuesday.
--Keep on reading.

Health--The triangle is due Monday.


Have a great weekend! Thank you for the money donations for the Terry Fox Run.

Daily Update--Sept.24/08

ELA--Thank-you for handing in your illustrations promptly today.
--Those you desperately need a bit more time to complete their bio-poems can hand them in on Monday. Those who can get them done tomorrow can hand them in at that time.
--Work on your book project due by the end of Sept.

Math--No homework.

Health--Triangle project is due Monday.

Remember to bring in your Terry Fox pledge sheets and money tomorrow morning. The walk will begin at 10:50.

Daily Update--Sept.23/08

ELA--Word illustration is due tomorrow, first thing in the morning.
--Bio-poem is due Thursday.
--First book project is due by Sept.30.

Math--Worksheet--# 3,4,5 a,b, and c,#6,7, and 10 a and b for tomorrow.

Remember signed portions of the letter that went home last week. Remember Terry Fox pledge sheets by Thursday.

Daily Update--Sept.22/08

ELA--Word illustration is due Wednesday.
--Bio-poem is due Thursday.
--Book project is due next week Tuesday, the latest.

Math--Worksheet pages 15, 16, and 17 and omit #9c. This is due tomorrow.

Science--Unit test is tomorrow.

Please hand in signed informational letters. Bring in the picture forms by next Thursday.
Remember Terry Fox pledge sheets by Thursday of this week.

Daily Update--Sept.19/08

ELA--Work on your vocabulary word illustration due Wednesday.
--Work on the bio-poem due Thursday.
--Read.
--Book project due Sept. 30

Science--You have a study package to work on as a review for Tuesday's unit test.
--You may have a microscope diagram quiz on Monday. Spelling is important.
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Health--The triangle project is due Sept.29.


Please remember to get pledges for the Terry Fox Run.
Bring back the bottom portion of the letter signed by your parents.


Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Sept.18/08

Hello everyone! This is my first entry for the school year of 2008-2009.

ELA--Students are to complete the last two pages of the vocabulary booklet for tomorrow. We will then start a new assignment with those same words tomorrow.
--We started our Bio-poems today and they are due next week Thursday.
--The first book project is due by Sept.30. Start work on it now.

Math--Worksheet--# 7b, #10 a and b, and #12 a and b for tomorrow.

Science-- We will be writing our first test next Tuesday. The checklist has been given to the students along with some study hints. Start reviewing material tonight.

Please do not forget to gather Terry Fox pledges, hand in your picture forms, and give the information letter to your parents so they can read it and sign it. Bring the signed portion back to school.

Have a great evening!

Daily Update--June 17/08

Tomorrow is our activity day for the Grade 8 students. Students need to remember their permission slips and $2 for tomorrow. Bring a bag lunch, sun screen, bathing suit, towel, and water for our afternoon at the park and pool.

The Math assignment on area of a circle is due Thursday.

Daily Update--June 16/08

ELA--There were a few people who stayed in at noon to work on their incomplete book reports. Those people must have their reports completed for tomorrow.
--Everyone is presenting their lines of memorization tomorrow morning. Practice tonight.

Math--Page 321--#5 (all), #6 a,b,c and #7 a,b,c; and #12 for tomorrow.

SS--Three people need to present their shields tomorrow.


We are planning an "Activity Day" on Wednesday for the Grade 8 students. Permission slips have been sent home today. Please hand in the permission slips along with $2 as soon as possible.

Daily Update--June 13/08

ELA--If students have not yet handed in their last book report, it must be in by Monday.
--Memorization of lines must be done by Tuesday.

SS--All shields must be handed in.

Daily Update--June 12/08

ELA--The fourth and final book report is due tomorrow.
--Memorize your lines for Tuesday (or sooner).
--We started our in-class essay today and all of it will be written in class during the next few days.

SS--All shields are due tomorrow.

Tomorrow is June-so-soon, if weather permits. Students need to bring in their permission slips. If the June-so-soon is cancelled, we will be having regular classes.

Daily Update--June 11/08

ELA--You are working on completing your last book report by Friday.
--The recital of the Shakespearean lines must be done before next Tuesday.

SS--We will be working on the shields tomorrow so have all material in school. The shields are to be handed in by Friday.

Science--Finish the "Density" booklet for tomorrow.

Daily Update--June 10/08

Tonight is Arts Appreciation Night at the collegiate. The Music students are asked to be at the school by 6:30. The presentation begins at 7:oopm.

I will not ask that any homework be completed for tomorrow, however if anyone is at home and wants to get ahead.....

ELA--Last book report is due Friday.
--Memorize your lines from Shakespeare.

SS--Your shield is due Friday.

Don't forget your permission slip and $2/$3 for June-so-soon.

DAily Update--June 9/08

ELA--Work on your last book report which is due Friday.
--You must choose and memorize 12 to 14 lines from Midsummer NIght's Dream. The presentation of your recital needs to be done before next Tuesday, June 17.

Science--Mass and volume questions--#1 c and d , #2 a and b for tomorrow.

SS--Make certain your cardboard is at school tomorrow so you can work on your shield in class.

Daily Update--June 6/08

ELA--If you have not done so yet,please have the log entry for Act5 written for Monday.
--Read and work on your last book report.

Math--We did not correct yesterday's assignment, so please make certain it is completed for Monday.

SS--Bring in a large piece of cardboard (35 by 50 cm) for a shield. We will be making our own Middle Ages shields on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update-June 5/08

ELA--Work on the last log entry--Act 5--which is due either tomorrow or by Monday.
--We will be watching the movie version of Midsummer Night's Dream tomorrow, so remember to bring some munchies for yourself.

Math--New unit--measurement--assignment--page 310 and 311--#3 b and c,#4 c and d,#5 a and b, #7a and #10 for tomorrow.

We presented our models of certain aspects of the Middle Ages. They were all well done;some being extraordinary. Great work,8T!!

The Science commercials were also quite awesome to watch!

Daily Update--June 4/08

ELA--Log entry for all of Act 4 is due tomorrow.
--Students should be working on their fourth book report which is due in a week and a half.

Math--Get corrections done on the test and get the test signed.

Daily Update--May 30/08

ELA--The log entry for Act 3,Scene2 is due MOnday.
--I still need to see signed Vocabulary tests.

Math--Last review--page 381+382--#7 a to j, and #26and27 both in problem format;Page 385 #14 c and f, and #15 c,d,,e
--Unit Algebra test on Monday.

Science--I hope we will be able to see the commercials on Monday

SS--Models are due Tuesday.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--May 28/08

ELA--Bring in signed vocabulary tests.
--Reading towards next book report.

Math--Test on Monday. Review #2--page 381--#8 a to f, #9 a and b,#12 and 16 both in Problem Format.

Science--Presentation of commercials tomorrow.

SS--Work on your Middle Ages models.

Daily Update--May 27/08

ELA--Get vocabulary test signed and returned to school.
--Next log entry--Act3,Scene1--for tomorrow.

Math--We have started review of Algebra--page 381--#3 a to ,#4 a to f, and #5 a to f. This is due tomorrow.

Science--Some commercials are to be presented tomorrow.

SS- You are working on your models.

Daily Update--May 26/08

ELA--"Choices" assignment is due tomorrow.
--Log entry for Act2,Scene 2 is due tomorrow.
--Reading response in the form of a book report was due today.

Science--Work on your commercial which is due Wed/Thurs.

SS--Get your vocabulary test signed. You should be working on your model of a particular aspect of the Middle Ages.

Daily Update--May 22/08

ELA--Work on your Shakespeare assignment.
--Next book report is due next week.

Math--Page 375 #7 g to o, #9 a and b,#10 in pf, and #13 a,b,c.

Science--Lab report due tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 21/08

ELA--A new Shakespeare assignment was handed out today. Make your choice and start working on it. It will be due by the beginning of next week.

Math--Algebra assignment on page 375--# 6 a to f, and #7 a to f.

Science--Have all your apparatus for the experiment in class for tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 20/08

ELA--If you have not completed your 2 insults and/or your log entry for Act 2,Scene 1, they are both due tomorrow.

Science--Make sure your apparatus for the experiment is in class tomorrow.

SS--You will be writing your vocabulary test tomorrow, so please review your words, and work through your sample test.

Daily Update--May 16/08

ELA--Read!
--Work on your insults and log entry for Act 2, Scene1. Due Wednesday.

SS--Study the vocabulary of 28 words because you will be writing the test next Wednesday.

Have a great long weekend! Hope the weather is sunny and warm!

Daily Update--May 14/08

ELA--Continue to work on your sentences and review for the vocabulary test on Friday.

Math--Worksheet #59 and 60.

SS--Review the vocabulary words that were presented in class. Work on your sample test.

Science--Draw, colour, and label the diagram from your lab today.

Daily Update-May 13/08

ELA--Students need to complete the log entry for Act 1,Scene 2 by Thursday.
--Work on your 20 sentences for vocabulary, and the test is on Friday.

Math--The worksheet on Algebra is due tomorrow.

SS--Begin review of the 21 words that were presented in class, as you will be writing a test next week.

Monday,May 12/08

ELA--Shakespeare diagram of characters is due tomorrow.
--Vocabulary--Making up sentences with the 20 words, then rewriting those sentences to show variety in sentence structure. Due Friday--same day as the vocabulary test.

Daily Update--May 9/08

ELA--Anyone who did not hand in their reading response/book report must do so by Monday.
--Shakespeare "Character Diagram" is due Tuesday.
--Vocabulary booklet is due Monday.

SS--Be ready to present your words in class on Monday.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there! May you have a wonderful day with your family!

Daily Update--May8/08

ELA--Vocabulary booklet is due Monday.
--Reading response in the form of a book report is due tomorrow.
--Shakespeare character diagram is due by Tuesday (sooner if possible).

Math--Survey question assignment with circle graph is due tomorrow.

SS-You will be presenting your vocabulary words to the class tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 7/08

ELA--The second reading response for this term is due by the end of the week. It should be in the form of a book report.
--Vocabulary unit 8 synonyms and antonyms page is due tomorrow.

Science--Questions #2,3,4, and 6 on the worksheet "Flow Rate" are due tomorrow.

SS--"Vocabulary words" presentations will happen on Friday.

Have a geometry set in class. Please bring in some Kleenex to the classroom. Thank-you!

Daily Update--May5/08

Hello everyone! Ms. Carter has completed her six weeks of student teaching,so I am back at the front of the classroom again. Here is a short list of assignments!

ELA--The second reading project/book report is due at the end of the week. A few students still need to hand in their first reading response.

Math--Everyone needs to bring their geometry set to class for tomorrow.

SS--Get your latest test signed and returned to class.

Daily Update May 1

ELA - Novel ending rewrite
- 20 minutes of reading

Math - Your graph and median and mode

Don't forget to bring games and food for tomorrow's party!

Daily Update April 30

ELA - Novel ending rewrite
- 20 min reading. Response due next week.

Science - did you finish your two column notes on density?

Social Studies - Study for your social studies test. Refer to your study outline. Use your blank map that I gave you today. You need to hand in your social studies comic and study notes tomorrow.

Daily Update April 29

ELA - 20 minutes of reading. A book report/response will be due in the next week.

Social Studies - You need to be studying for your test on Thursday. Perhaps tonight look at Maya, Aztec, Inca words and both maps. Wednesday you could then look at the notes from the group presentations as well as your pyramid information. You should then review anything that you feel uneasy about.

Daily Update April 28

We had a productive Monday as students worked on completing their creative writing stories and conducting their science labs.

ELA - Good copy of creative writing story due tomorrow (Tuesday).
- You should be finishing up your IRP book so that you can soon write a book report or response!

Science - The volume/mass lab is due tomorrow (Tuesday).

Social Studies - Test on Thursday. Spend 20 minutes each night studying!

Daily Update April 25

ELA - All novel comprehension quesetions must be handed in Monday April 28. Most people are
working on reading the final three chapters and doing the last set of questions.
- Good copies of creative writing stories are due Tuesday April 29th. You will have one hour
of class time on Monday to work on this assignment. If you feel that you are behind please put in some time working on it this weekend.
- You will have an IRP due at the end of the month/beginning of May. Make sure that you are making good progress reading your book.

Math - Two journal entries are due Monday. One on adding and subrtracting integers. The other on multiplying and dividing integers.

Science - The labs that you have created will be conducted in Monday's science class. Make sure
that you bring all the materials that you require.

Social Studies - You may want to start gathering your study notes for Thursday unit test. Refer to your study outline for more details.

Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday!

Daily Update April 23 2008

ELA - Your biggest homework assignment for the evening is to make sure that you have
everything for your perfect society completed. We have had plenty of class time to work
on this assignment so you should now be completing your last two pieces!
- Today we started comprehension questions for chapter 20. Those are due tomorrow.
- If you are done these two assignments, work ahead and read chapter 21 of the novel.

Math - tomorrow we will be completing our integer journal entries

SS - Our unit test will be next Thursday, May 1st. Start gathering your notes!

Daily Update April 22 2008

ELA - on your on time you need to finish your perfect society project by Thursday. Remember
that you need 6 different pieces for this project. For example, diary, magazine article,
brochure, map, advertisement, etc.
- read chapter 20 of The Giver for homework.
- read your own novel for 20 minutes

Science - I need labs from people who did not hand them in today.

Social Studies - Aztec and Inca definition sheets were due today.

Daily Update April 21 2008

ELA - Some people need to hand in their novel memories assignment
- 2 items for your perfect society were supposed to be done for class today
- comprehension questions 17-19 are due tomorrow (Tuesday).
- make sure that you are reading 20 minutes each night!

Math - the two sets of questions from last week are due tomorrow (Tuesday).
- math quiz tomorow! Multiplying and dividing integers as well as adding and subtracting
three integers.

Science - viscosity labs are due tomorrow.
- viscosity concept overview sheets needed to be handed in by today.

Social Studies - Inca and Aztec work sheets are due tomorrow (Tuesday).

Daily Update April 18, 2008

ELA - Rough drafts of creative writing stories were due today. Good copy due April 29.
- 2 pieces for your Perfect Society project are due Monday. The whole project is due on
Thursday April 24.
- Comprehension questions 14-16 were due today. Chapters 17-19 questions are due Tues.
- The memories assignment was due today.

Math - We marked the first set of questions from the textbook and wrote down 30 questions off
of the board. These questions are for marks and are your review for Tuesdays quiz.

Science - Viscosity concept overview sheet was handed in today. We conducted our lab and will
finish our conclusions on Monday.

Have a great weekend! Feel better, girls who have been sick this week!

Daily Update April 17, 2008

We had a lot of students away this morning for various activities. Those students will need to catch up on their own time and be prepared for classes tomorrow please.

ELA - Rough draft of creative writing stories are due tomorrow (Friday).
- 2 parts of your Perfect Society assignment are due Monday.
- The novel memories assignment is due tomorrow (Friday). Students who were away
today will need to ask someone about the assignment.
- Comprehension questions 14-16 are due tomorrow (Friday).

Math - Integers Division and Multiplication assignment for marks. Pages 274-275 #15a-f #18a-c #22 a, b, d #37 PF.

Social Studies - We started looking at Aztec and Inca words. Students who were away will need
to get the worksheets from me.

Science - students who were away MUST copy another students lab before tomorrow's class. We
will be conducting the experiment in tomorrow's half hour class.
- a couple people still need to hand in science title pages.
- I will be collecting the science viscosity chart

Daily Update April 16, 2008

ELA - Comprehension questions (ch. 14-16) due Friday.
- Rough draft of creative writing story due Friday.
- Two pieces of Perfect Soceity project due Monday.

Math - Most students finished math in class. Students who wrote a math test this morning may
want to practice with the following Pg. 273-275 #6a-f #8a-f #38 PF

Social Studies - Presentations today were excellent! I was impressed by the creativy that went
into the skits! One group needs to present next class.

Science - Some students still need to hand in their Fluids title page.
- Make sure that you have the concept overview chart on "viscosity" completed for
tomorrow's class.

Daily Update April 15, 2008

I hope that everyone had a fantastic weekend! Tonights homework is minimal but make sure that you are working on your projects that are due next week!

ELA - Read chapter 15 of the novel. If you are unsure about some of what has been happening
in the book you may want to re-read/skim over some parts again.
- Your rough draft for your creative writing is due Friday at noon. See your handout for
criteria that you should be paying attention to.
Social Studies - group presentations are tomorrow!

Make sure that you are reading 20 minutes each night!!

Daily Update April 11 2008

ELA - 20 minutes of reading each night
- comprehension questions chapters 12 + 13
- read chapter 14 of The Giver

Science - return your signed science test
- Fluids title page

Social Studies - finish your individual research so that your group can combine their information
- bring props for your skits!

Have a great three day weekend!!! See you Tuesday!

Daily Update April 10 2008

We had an excellent day today as a class. Very productive!!

ELA - Read chapter 12 and 13 of The Giver

Math - We have a quiz tomorrow on Adding and Subrtracting Integers. Are you ready?

Science - Please have your tests signed and return them to me.
- From your textbook page 89 #1 and 2 and Page 91 #1-4

Daily Update April 9 2008

ELA - Book reports are late and need to be handed in
- Comprehension questions 9-11 are due Thursday April 10

Math - Come in for five or ten minutes at lunch if you want extra help before Friday's math quiz!

Science - Please have your parent/guardian sign your science test so that you can bring it back

SS - Pyramid projects are due Thursday April 10

Daily Update April 8 2008

ELA - Your first reading response was due today. If you did not finish it you need to hand it in first thing tomorrow morning!
- Novel assign. - give 10 of your fellow classmates assignments. Due Wednesday, April 8
- Read chapter 10 tonight, and 11 if you have time. Comp. questions are due Thursday.

Math - Pages 273-275 #3 a+b, #4a-f, #5a-f, #32 PF, #33 PF

Social Studies - Pyramid project due Thursday, April 10.

Daily Update April 7 2008

Welcome back! It is good to see everyone again after spring break!

ELA - Novel comprehension questions chapters 6-8 due Tuesday April 8th
- 1st reading response (or book report) of the term is due Tuesday April 8th
- Novel assignment due Wednesday April 9th. Choose ten of your classmates and give
them assignments.

Math - Questions from the textbook Pages 273-275 #9 a-f #12 a-f #21 a-f #34 in PF #35 in PF
These questions need to be completed for Tuesday so that we can go over them as a
class.

Social Studies - Pyramid project is due Thursday, April 10th. Have your research completed by the end of Tuesday's class so that you have enough time to put together your final product!

Daily Update--March 28/08

Thank-you to everyone who came out for Parent-student-teacher conferences. It was great is meet with everyone.

For the spring break, students can continue reading for their independent reading program. Their first reading response will be due on April 8 (the Tuesday that we get back from break).
For students who were away, remember that your comprehension questions from chapters3-5 in the novel were due Thursday.

Students could also get ahead by working on their SS project on pyramids which will be due April 10.

I hope you have an enjoyable, relaxing Spring Break! See you on MOnday, April 7!

Daily Update--March 26/08

ELA--Comprehension questions for chapters 3 to 5 are due tomorrow.

Math--Please hand in signed and corrected Math tests.

Science-I will hand back your tests tomorrow, and go over them. You then will have the rest of the period to complete the hopscotch and crossword puzzle.

SS--Map and definitions are due tomorrow.

Daily Update--MArch 25/08

ELA--Read chapters 4 and 5 for tomorrow.
--Bring a story book to class if you still do not have one in class.

Math--Have unit test corrections completed and test signed for tomorrow.

Science--Work on your hopscotch and crossword puzzles. No due date has yet been decided on, but the end of the week will probably be suggested.

Daily Update--MArch 24/08

Students took their protfolios home on Thursday, along with their report cards. You do have until our interview time on Thursday or Friday to look through the collection of material. I would like to have the portfolio and scrapbook at the interview. Thank-you!

ELA--Students have started a novel, The Giver. They need to have read Chapter 3 for tomorrow. A one page opinion piece on rules is due tomorrow. We have also decided on the format for third term IRPs, so the first reading response or book report is due April 8.

Math--Take test home for signatures and to get corrections completed.

Science--Have the list of 20 words, and define atleast half of the words for Tuesday.

SS-Map sheet and Maya word sheet are due Wednesday.

Daily Update--March 20/08

The students will be taking home their portfolios so they can go over them with you before Parents' Day. There is also a sheet asking for interview times for next week.

ELA--Comprehension questions on Ch.1 from The Giver are due Monday. They must also have ch.3 read for Monday. They are also to bring in a story book for their creative writing.

We are in need of more Kleenex for the classroom, if there is anyone who has not brought in their box yet.

Happy Easter, everyone!

Daily Update--March 20/08

The first priority for homework tonight will be to prepare for the Science test to be written tomorrow. Students have traded their sample tests, and should review those tonight. Their knowledge chart needs to be completed for tomorrow, and their study logs need to be completed for tomorrow. This must be ready to hand in after they write the test.

Daily Update--MArch 12/08

ELA--Any outstanding book reports/reading responses should be in by end of the day tomorrow.
--Vocabulary story is due Monday.

Math--Unit test is tomorrow. Go over your questions from the textbook for extra work tonight.

Science--Work on your Knowledge Chart. Unit test next week. It was fun to dissect the sheep's heart today. We will write up a short paragraph on the process tomorrow.

SS--Work on your magazine articles.

Daily Update--March 11/08

ELA--Students need all of their reading responses/book reports in by Thursday.
--Vocabulary stories will now be due Monday, if anyone needs more time to write.

Math--Unit test will be written on Thursday. Review#3 is on page 196-197--# 8a, #9a, # 18 a to f, #19a in P.F. , #19 b, and #16 in P.F.
--All daily assignment scribblers need to be handed in on Thursday so make certain all assignments have been completed.

Science--Unit test is next week so this week is to used as the study week. Keep track of your studying time and activities every day in your study log. You should work on your Knowledge Chart and your Sample Test.

SS--You have your own job to do for the magazine.

Daily Update--March 7/08

ELA--The students are compiling 4 or 5 writing pieces from the second term which they will be putting into their scrapbooks. These selections and the reflections must be completed and handed in by next Thursday.
--A total of 6 book reports/reading responses must be completed and handed in by next Thursday.
' --The students are also writing a vocabulary story incorporating words from unit 7. This story will be due mid-week.

Math--We will be writing a unit test next Wednesday ot Thursday, so we are reviewing now. Assignment for Monday is on Page 191 #11 a and b both in P.F.; page 192 # 12 and #13,14,15 in P.F.; page 193 #21 and 22.

SS--Students are working on their magazine stories. The final project will be due around March 19.

Science--We will begin review of this unit. The students have a study log where they should be recording their study habits almost every day. The first job to do is organize their notes. Then they need to produce a study test. Review material every night.
--Dissection of the heart will happen next week.

Daily Update--March6/08

ELA--Work on your vocab. story and your reading response or book report. Both are due next week.

Math-- We will be having a unit test next week, so it is time for review. We started with a review assignment today on page 191. This is due tomorrow. Extra help is happening every day.

Science--I gave the students a checklist today. We will be keeeping a study log in preparation of this unit test. Tonight they can get their notes in order. Tomorrow I will be going over study techniques.

SS--Work on your specific magazine article.

Daily Update--March 5/08

ELA--Get test signed and returned to class.
--Work on your book report.
--Work on your vocab. story.

Math--Get test corrections done and get test signed.

SCience--Questions 6 to 20 are due tomorrow.

SS--Work on your research for the magazine.

Daily Update--March 4/08

ELA--We are going to have some fun with Shakespeare and write a Jeopardy quiz tomorrow. You need to review your notes again and also get your quiz (from last Friday) signed. Work on your next report/reading response.

Math--Have your surprise quiz corrections done and get the test signed. Return to school tomorrow.

Science--Congratulations to those students who braved the obstacles and did their presentations today. You were AWESOME!!! The rest of the class must present tomorrow, so practice in front of your parents tonight.

SS--Bring your magazines in tomorrow to start your project. Have your map quiz signed and returned tomorrow.

Daily Update--March 3/08

ELA--Students should be working on their last reading response/book report which is due March 13.
--We are putting together our scrapbooks for Term 2, so students should be thinking about the items they would like to place in here.

Math--Page 187--# 4 a to f, #5,6, and #7 in problem format. Due tomorrow.

Science--Booklet questions 1 to 5 are due tomorrow.
Pulmonary circulation presentations are starting tomorrow, and ending on Wed. Please rehearse yours in the next two evenings so you are ready to go.
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SS--Bring in a few magazines so we can peruse through them in preparation for our next project.

Daily Update--Feb.28/08

ELA--We will be writing a SHakespearean test tomorrow. Please study!
--Book report #5 is due tomorrow.

Math--"Three types of % problems" test tomorrow.

Science--I hope you are practicing for the presentations of the pulmonary circulation.

Please remember your MS readathon envelopes!

Daily Update--Feb.27/08

Tomorrow we will be having our class party. Remeber to bring in your food and drink.
Students do have homework tonight.
Friday they will be writing their Shakespeare test.
In Math, they have a worksheet to do in preparation for a quiz on Friday.
In Science, they should be practicing their presentation of the Pulmonary circulation.
All MS readathon envelopes should be in tomorrow.

Daily Update--Feb.25/08

ELA--Work on your next reading book report.
--Vocabulary booklet is due Wed.
--"The Life and Times of Shakespeare" Test is on Friday.

Math--Get your % quizzes signed.
--Quiz on the 3 types of % problems will be soon.

SS--Map quiz on Wednesday.

SCIENCE--You need to present your Pulmonary Circulation pathway before March 5.

Ski trip tomorrow. Be at the school by 7:15.

Daily Update--Feb.22/08

ELA--Keep reading and working towards your next (fifth) book report.
--Get vocabulary test signed and returned to school by Monday.

Math--Page 183--#15 and 16, Page 184--#19 and #20 and 21 (both in Problem Format)

Science--Heart Diagram--coloured and labelled by Monday.

SS--Map quiz on Wednesday.


All MS readathon money should be in by Monday.

Daily Update--Feb.19/08

ELA--Students should be reading every night and thinking about their next report/response which will be due by March 1.
--Timelines are due tomorrow.
--There have been some excellent Word Scenes handed in today. Great work, 8T!

MAth--Page 183--#6 and 12 for tomorrow.

Science--Have the booklet and the chart on blood vessels due tomorrow.

SS-- Have the map and the bookmark reading strategy completed for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Feb.15/08

National Flag Day!

ELA--Word scenes are due Tuesday.
--Shakespeare timelines are due Wednesday.
--If you did not hand in your book report, it is due Monday.


Please remember to get your pledges in for the MS read-a-thon.
If you are interested in going skiing, get your form and money in asap.

Enjoy the family day on MOnday (Louis Reil Day)!

Daily Update--Feb.14/08

ELA--STUDY for the vocabulary test. You write it tomorrow.
--Word scene--Tues.
--Shakespeare timeline--Wed.
--Book report #4--tomorrow.

That is it!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

DAily Update--Feb.13/08

I have updated and revised some due dates for the students.

ELA--Book report date is the same--Friday!
Vocabulary test is the same--Friday!
--Word scene has been changed to next Tuesday, Feb.19.
--Shakespeare timeline has been changed to next Wednesday,FEb.20.

Math--Mini-project is due tomorrow.

Today we had a meeting about the Grade 7 and 8 ski trip which is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb.26. Please ask the students for the handout, and if you have any questions, please phone me. We are asking for a few parent volunteers.

Daily Update--Feb.11/08

ELA--A number of assignments are on the go right now--a) #4 book report due Friday.
b) Word scene for unit 6 vocabulary--due Friday.
c) Vocabulary test on Friday.
d) Shakespeare time-line due Tuesday, Feb.19.

Math--Mini project on PST and GST is due Thursday.


The class would appreciate it if some students could bring in a box of Kleenex each because we have already used up the boxes that were brought in at the beginning of the year. Some students did not bring in any at the beginning of the year. If anyone has a few catalogues that are outdated, we could also use those in the classroom. Thank-you!

Daily Update--Feb. 8/08

ELA--Begin research on the life and times of Shakespeare. You will be creating a timeline of his life with the information that you gather.
--Work towards your next book report.
--Vocabulary unit 6 test will be written on Friday of next week.

Math--Begin working on your mini project "Furnishing my Dream Room". This will be due mid-week.

Science --Complete the booklets #13 and #14 for Monday.

SS--Quiz on Greek mythology is on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Feb.7/08

ELA--Shakespeare word search is due tomorrow. Remember to have all three pages together to hand in.
--Vocabulary sheets are due tomorrow.
--Work towards your next book report.

Math--Surprise quiz (probably tomorrow) on % conversions.

SS--Quiz on Greek mythology will be on Monday.

Daily Update--Feb.6/08

ELA--Vocabulary --syn. and ant. page due tomorrow.
--Read and work towards your next report.
--Shakespeare word search of 15-20 words is due Friday.

Math--Always go over the conversion chart. Surprise quiz any day.

Science--The Tissue Booklet and the chart of cells are due tomorrow.

SS--Map assignment is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Feb.5/08

ELA--Read. Work towards your next book report which is due Feb.15.
--Vocabulary Unit 6 Synonyms and antnonyms --due Thursday.

MAth--Journal entry#7 due tomorrow.
--Sales tax assignment page 174 # 1 and 2, and page175 Group 2--#1 TV and laptop question all due tomorow.

SS--Map assignment due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Feb.3/08

ELA--Students handed in their essays today. Thank-you very much.
--Begin work on your fourth bookreport/reading response. Do so by reading another book first, and then deciding on the book report format. This will be due Friday, Feb. 15.

Math--Journal entry#7 is due Wednesday.
--Review chart conversions--surprise quiz soon.

SS-- Map assignment due Wednesday.


Students signed a new reading contract today for the month of February. I hope we reached our class goal of 12000 pages for the month of January. I will be calculating the totals tonight.

DAily Update--Jan. 31/08

ELA--The essay is due MOnday.
--The students who asked for Monday as the due date for their book report--do not forget!
--January reading calendar is due Monday so read more this weekend!

Math--Continue to review your conversion chart.

SS--Anyone who did not complete their Greek myth illustration have until Monday to do so.

Daily Update--Jan.29/08

ELA--Students should have finished their purple sheets and now are working on their first rough draft of their essay which is due Mondday.
--The book report is due Thursday. If anyone cannot reach that goal they must speak to me individually.

Math--Page 178-179---# 9 a to d, #11 a to d,#12 g to j, #16 in problem format, and # 19. Show all of your work.

SS--The illustration/poster of the myth is due Thursday.

Science--I have not received all signed tests yet.

Daily Update--Jan.28/08

ELA--Work on your book report which is due Friday/Monday.
--Your jot notes for the persuasive essay should be completed. Now you are working on the purple sheets which should help you to organize your notes and thoughts. I need to edit and conference with all of you, so your first rough draft should be completed soon. The essay is officiallly due Monday, Feb.4.

Math--Study the conversion chart because you never know when you will be getting a surprise quiz on this topic.

Science--Get your test corrections done and the test signed and returned tomorrow.

SS--Work on your Greek mythology assignment which is due the end of the week.

Daily Update--Jan.25/08

ELA--Book report due Feb.1
--Persuasive essay due Feb. 4
--Short story comprehension questions are due Monday.

Math--Page 178--#6,7,8,10 a to d, and #15 a in problem format.

SS--Greek myth illustration is due at the end of the week.

Daily update--Jan. 24/08

ELA--Tomorrow students should be able to tell me of their essay topic. They need to be researching the topic and recording info in the form of jot notes. Essay due Feb.4/08.
--Read "The Catch" and complete the comprehension questions by Monday.
--Hand in signed vocabulary tests.
--Work on your book report which is due Feb.1.

Math--Continue to review the conversion chart.

SS--Begin research on your chosen Greek myth. Work on the blueprint of your illustration.

DAily Update--Jan.23/08

ELA--Students received their marked vocabulary tests and need to get them signed and returned to class tomorrow.
--Work on your essay--research your topic and make jot notes.
--Read and begin work on your book report.

MAth--Complete the next chart and study the chart. There will be a short quiz on the conversions tomorrow.

SS--Complete the worksheet on Illustrations for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Jan.22/08

ELA--Keep reading every night. I would like to know your book report format choice asap (tomorrow).
--We discussed persuasive essay writing today. Students need to decide on a topic and begin research. The essay will be due by Feb. 4.

Math--The conversion chart is due tomorrow.

We wrote our Science test today and handed in the SS crosswords and word stories.

Daily Update--Jan.21/08

I apologize for not having an update for the last two school days.

ELA--Students should be reading every night. The book report is due next Friday.

Science--A test on diffusion and osmosis will be written tomorrow.

SS-Crossword puzzle and word stories are due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Jan.15/08

ELA--Students should be reading every night because the third reading response (which is a book report) will be due in two to three weeks.
--Prepare for the vocabulary test for Friday.

Science--Worksheet on diffusion is due tomorrow.
--We will be writing a short quiz on Diffusion and Osmosis next week.

SS- Crossword puzzle is due tomorrow.

We will have a presentation by the MS Society tomorrow morning. The students will then be registering for the annual Read-a-thon. We will also have our Spelling Bee starting at 10:10 tomorrow, with the winner advancing to Winnipeg in March.

Daily Update--Jan.14/08

Happy Ukrainian New Year!

ELA--Students are working on their third reading response/book report now.
--Vocabulary test this Friday.

Math- The unit test on Fractions will be written tomorrow. I gave the students an assignment as review for the test. Please go over that review tonight.

Daily Update--Jan.11/08

ELA--The students have handed some WONDERFUL mobiles today. EXCELLENT JOB!
--Their second reading response is due Monday.
--Vocabulary unit 5 test will be written near the end of next week.

Math--Unit test on fractions will be written on Tuesday so the review is on pages 106-108--# 12,16,20,21,34 a,b,c, and ##39 a to e for Monday.

Science--Lab report is due Monday.

Daily Update--Jan.9/08

ELA--Mobile due Friday.
--Vocabulary--the rest of the booklet is due Friday.
--READING RESPONSE #2 IS DUE BY MONDAY!!

Math--Problem worksheet # 2,3,and 4-due tomorrow. We will then start review for the unit test which will be written next week, probably Wed. or Thurs.

Daily Update--Jan.7/08

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful,safe,and happy holiday season and Christmas. Now to get back to work!

ELA--Students signed a new reading contract today and some did mention that they did not read much during the month of December,so I hope many will get back into the routine of reading every night for at least 15 minutes.
--Students should be working on their novel mobile which is due this Friday.
--Vocabulary--Unit 5-synonyms and antonyms is due tomorrow.
--The next reading response is due soon. Two should already be handed in.

Math--Division worksheet #9, 13, and # 14(in problem format) is due tomorrow.