Daily Update--Dec.22/10

The homework for the holidays includes:
--reading towards reaching their December goal.
--completing their first book project. Some have not handed it in yet!!
--thinking about and maybe even working on their next book project.
--Math test corrections and signature.

My family and I would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season, and much joy, peace, love, and laughter in 2011!

Merry Christmas!

Daily Update--Dec. 20/10

ELA--Have your comprehension quiz from chapters 11 and 12 signed and returned to class.

Math--Have corrections done and test signed by Wednesday.

We had a great day today with sharing most of our Christmas writing and having our Christmas party.
Students who are going on the ski trip tomorrow must be at the school by 7:45. It is regular classes for the students staying behind.

Daily Update--Dec.17/10

ELA--Christmas writing is due Monday. I am hoping that all first book projects will be handed in before Wednesday. You should be speaking with me if that is a problem, but to stay on schedule, it should be in. You can then work on the next one over the holidays.

Math--We just started our Math project. No deadline has been set yet.

SS--Have the map work completed for Monday.

Science--Get test signed.

Remember to bring in your Secret Santa gift on Monday for our party. If you offered to bring food, don't forget it.
Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Dec. 16/10

ELA--Novel quiz on chapters 11 and 12 tomorrow. Review both chapters. Christmas writing due Monday.

SS--Get tests signed and returned. Map work due Monday.

Science--Get tests signed and returned.

8C and 8V SS--Get tests signed and returned.

Do not forget about bringing your Secret Santa present to school on Monday.

Daily Update--Dec.15/10

ELA--"Arnold the Apostrophe" grammar booklet due tomorrow. Finish reading the novel, and there is a quiz on chapters 11 and 12 on Friday. Christmas writing due Monday.

SS--Ancient Words worksheet due tomorrow. Get tests signed for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec.14/10

ELA--Have chapter 10 of the novel read for tomorrow. We will continue to work on our Christmas writing and grammar tomorrow.

MAth--Use the Math text review page for any questions that you are still unsure of. Unit test tomorrow morning.

Health--We viewed two great presentations today, and will continue on Day 6 with the rest.

We voted in class, and have decided to have Secret Santa in the room for Christmas. Students drew a name out of the jar today, and that is the person for whom they will be buying a small gift. The price range is 5 to 8 dollars;nothing too expensive, just a small gift. I will also be sending a donation from myself and the class to a charity (of which I have not decided yet, but hopefully a local one), and if any students would like to contribute, they can do so. We will have our Christmas party next Monday, so they need to remember to bring in the gift on Monday.

Daily Update--Dec. 13/10

ELA--Finish your reading response if you did not have enough time in class. First book projects are due.

Math--In preparation of Wednesday's test, complete worksheet, the c's in #1 to 5, and in problem format--#8 and 9. In the textbook, #5,9, and 11 for tomorrow.

SS--Complete the web on "What is a civilization?" from pages 50 and 51.

Health--Your anti-smoking presentation is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec. 10/10

ELA--Comprehension questions for chapters 8 and 9 are due Monday. Your first book project is due Monday. Some have already been handed in.

Math--Review worksheet a and b in #1,2,3,4,5,and in problem format #6 and 7 for Monday in preparation of the test Wednesday. Extra help has been offered every day so far, and will be offered next week at noonhour.

SS--Timeline Hunt worksheet with pages 52 and 53 in the textbook is due Monday.

Health--Anti-smoking presentation due Tuesday.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Dec.9/10

ELA--If anyone is needing the weekend to complete their first book project, you have until Monday to hand it in. Remember that the due dates are an approximation just to keep you on schedule. Comprehension questions are due Monday.

Math--Textbook page 148/149--#4,5,6,8,and 9a in problem format and #10 in problem format. Due tomorrow. Unit test on Wednesday.

SS--Test on Ancient Structures and Settlements is tomorrow.

Science--Research plants to answer your in- class question.

Health--Anti-smoking presentation is due Tuesday, Day 4.

Tomorrow is Hat Day. Please bring a toonie or an unwrapped toy for the Christmas Cheer Board and you can wear your hat in school all day.

Daily Update--Dec. 8/10

ELA--Students are working on their book projects. If needed, they can have the weekend to work on it and hand it in on Monday. I assigned the reading of chapters 8 and 9 in the novel, and a set of comprehension questions are due Monday.

Math--Worksheet #4.4--questions #5 d and #9(in problem format) are due tomorrow. Test will be next Wednesday.

SS--Test on Ancient Settlements and Structures is now on Friday, not tomorrow as previously stated.

Daily Update--Dec. 7/10

ELA--Work on your book project.

Math--Worksheet 4.4 was assigned today. Class time was provided to complete this.

SS--Review notes as you will be writing the test on Thursday.

There is not much homework tonight as the Band concert is tonight.

Daily Update--Dec.6/10

ELA--Continue to work on your book project which is due this Friday.

Math--Continue to review Math concepts on percentages.

Science--Test tomorrow morning.

SS--Review notes on the ancient settlements and structures as the test will be on Thursday of this week.

Daily Update--Dec.3/10

ELA--Read chapter 7 of the novel for Monday. No assignment will accompany this reading. Work on your first book project. It is due end of next week. Remember our Skype interview with Arthur Slade Monday morning.

Science--Review for your test on Tuesday.

8V--SS--Test on Monday.

Thank you to the students who brought toppings for our sundaes today.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Dec.2/10

ELA--Letter for chapter 5 is due tomorrow. Read chapter 6 very carefully as you will have a comprehension test on it tomorrow.

Science--Test on Tuesday. YOu should be reviewing.

SS--Projects were due today, and I must say there are wonderful projects in the room. Well done, 8T!!!

Ski trip forms and money are due tomorrow.

Remember to bring sundae toppings tomorrow for our reading party.

Daily Update--Dec.1/10

WOW! Dec.1st.

ELA--The letter for chapter 5 of the novel is due Friday. This piece must be self-editted. Anyone entering the Valley Leader Christmas Writing Contest had their work submitted today. Everyone is still working on a Christmas piece for the classroom.

Math--5 step word problem format questions on page 142--#10a, 11,12, and on the worksheet 4.3 #6, 7 a and c for tomorrow.

SS--Projects and models are due tomorrow.

Health--Project to work on.

8C--SS-Projects and models are due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov.30/10

ELA--Anyone wanting to enter the Christmas writing in the Valley Leader, the deadline is 4:00 tomorrow. Have your vocabulary test signed and returned tomorrow. Novel assignment is due Friday. Work on your book project.

Math--Textbook page 142--#4,5,6, and, in problem format--#8 and 9 for tomorrow.

Science--Test next Tuesday.

SS--Project due Thursday.

Health--Work on your presentation.

Daily Update--Nov.29/10

ELA--All November reading contracts are due Wednesday. First book projects are due by Dec.10. We are working on our Christmas writing, and I was hoping some will be submitted for the Christmas writing contest in the Valley Leader. The deadline is this Wednesday at 4:00. The novel assignment for this week is a letter to be written from Ponyboy's point of view to Soda. An explanation was handed out in class. This will be self-editted and due by the end of the week.

Math--Worksheet 4.3 is due tomorow. #1,2,3 a,b,c,and e, and #4 and #5 in problem format.

Science--Yellow sheet due tomorrow. Unit test next Tuesday.

SS--Project is due this week Wed/Thursday.

8C-SS--Project is due this week Wed/Thursday.

8V-SS--Presentations will continue on Wednesday. Review all notes each day. Test soon.

Remember ski trip forms and book orders--all due by Friday.

Daily Update--Nov.25/10

I am looking forward to our interviews tonight and tomorrow. I reminded the students to please bring their portfolios and scrapbooks to the interviews.

ELA--You should be working on your first book project which should be handed in around Dec.10. Work on your next writing piece--Christmas theme or "B" Memoirs.

Math--"Show you know" questions on the new concept. Review conversions.

Health--Begin research for the "Anti-smoking" project.

8T SS--Project work--project due next week Wed/Thurs.

8C--SS--Project work--project due next week Wed/Thurs.

Ski trip forms were handed out today; deadline is Dec.3.

8V--SS--Your project is due Monday's afternoon class.

Daily Update--Nov.24/10

ELA--Vocabulary unit 3 test tomorrow.

Math--Always be reviewing the % conversions.

Science--Diffussion sheet is due tomorrow.

SS--We wrote the unit test today, so now you need to be working on your project which is due next week.

SS-8C--We wrote the unit test today, so now you need to be working on your project which is due next week.

SS--8V--We wrote the unit test today, so now you need to be working on your project which is due next week.

Daily Update--Nov.23/10

ELA--Review for the vocabulary test on Thursday. We just started our next creative writing assignment.

Math--Foldable of explanations and examples for 4.2 is due tomorrow. Keep reviewing conversions.

SS--Test tomorrow.

8C--SS--Test tomorrow.

8V-SS--Test tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov.22/10

Students have taken home their portfolios and their scrapbooks tonight. I hope you will have time from now until our interview to go through all of the material with your son/daughter. I would like the students to have the binder and the scrapbook with them for the interview.

ELA--Novel quiz tomorrow on chapter 4. Know plot and details. Vocabulary test on unit 3 is Thursday.

Math--Worksheet and quiz corrections are due tomorrow.

SS--Prepare for Wednesday's unit test.

Some students have not given me appointment times for our interviews. PLease do so tomorrow.

DailyUpdate--Nov.19/10

ELA--All steps for the chapter 3 novel assignment are due MOnday morning. Vocabulary illustration is due MOnday as well. Vocabulary unit 3 test will be next week Thursday.

Math--Continue to review your % chart.

SS--Unit test on Wednesday. Study by doing--make flashcards, make a sample test, write our info in note form, etc.

8C--SS-Unit test on Wednesday. Study by doing--make flashcards, make a sample test, write our info in note form, etc.

8V SS--SS-Unit test on Wednesday. Study by doing--make flashcards, make a sample test, write our info in note form, etc.

Remember to hand in the appointment time sheet on Monday, as well as your signed report card envelope.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Nov.18/10

ELA--Chapter 3 work is all due by Monday, as is the vocabulary illustration.

Math--Worksheet in preparation of the quiz tomorrow.

SS--Put notes in order in preparation of the unit test next Wednesday.

8C--SSPut notes in order in preparation of the unit test next Wednesday.

Daily Update--Nov.17/10

ELA--Step 3 of the novel assignment should be self-editted and ready to edit with me tomorrow. The entire assignment is due Monday. Vocabulary illustration is due Monday as well.

Math--Review the % chart.

SS--Unit test is next Wednesday. Find all notes and have them in order.

8V--SS--Start research for your project that was introduced today. Begin review for your unit test next Wednesday.

Daily Update--Nov.16/10

ELA--Step 3 of the novel assignment should be completed for tomorrow. Begin work on your vocabulary word illustration. Due tentatively by the end of the week.

Math--Always review your % chart daily in preparation for a mental math quiz. Work on page 135-136 --#4 b and c, #5 b and c, #6 a and b, #10 and #11 for tomorrow.

SS--Complete last 4 boxes of the frame if not completed today.

Health--Fitness poster is due tomorrow.

8V--SS--Have all notes in order to start reviewing for unit test next week.

Daily Update--Nov.15/10

ELA--Students are working on step 2 and 3 of the novel-Chapter 3 assignment. They have the directions on a typed sheet. Step 2 with personal editting and part of step 3 are due tomorrow.

Math--Review % chart.

SS--Hunter/Agrarian Frame is due tomorrow.

Health--Fitness poster is due Wednesday.

8C--SS--Hunter/Agrarian Frame is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov. 10/10

ELA--Your scrapbook and reflections are due for Monday. For the novel, you must have step 1 completed for Monday. Also work on step 2 if you have time. Continue reading towards your goal.

Math--Review your conversion /percent chart as you will have a quiz on those conversions next week. It will be a mental math type of quiz. Worksheet #1 to 4, #5 a and b, #6 a and b, and #8 are due Monday.

Health--Fitness poster is due next Wednesday.

8C SS--Information frame is due Monday.

8V SS--Hunter/Agrarian frame is due Monday.

Have a great long weekend!

Daily Update--Nov.9/10

ELA--Remembrance Day writing is due tomorrow at 9:00. Please make sure it is embellished. Vocab unit 3 booklet is due tomorrow. If you do not have your scrapbook here, it is late! Have it in class tomorrow.

Math--Review the % chart for tomorrow. You want to be able to convert mentally.

Health--Fitness poster is due next Day 4.

If your name was on the board, you own Mrs. Thompson an assignment. Have it ready for tomorrow.

Please remember to wear a poppy tomorrow for our Remembrance Day ceremony. You can purchase one at the office.

Daily Update--Nov.8/10

ELA--The Remembrance Day writing is due Wednesday morning. The rest of vocabulary unit 3 booklet is due Wednesday.

SS--Have your Information Frame for the Stone Age completed for tomorrow.

Health--Look for pictures and begin your poster for the fitness skills.

If anyone does not have their scrapbook at school, you MUST have it here tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov.5/10

ELA--Last day to hand in all reading responses will be Monday. Vocabulary unit 3--Synonyms and Antonyms page--is due Monday. Have chapter 3 of the novel read for Monday.

Math--Complete the conversions chart that was written on the board. Due Monday.

SS--Complete the Information Frame on the Stone Age. Use your textbook for the information.

Health--Complete the chart on "The Types of Exercises" for Monday. Start working on your Fitness poster. It will be due next Day 4.

8V SS--Complete the Information Frame on the Stone Age for Monday. Also complete the "Caves of Lascaux" worksheet for Monday.

Remember to bring in your scrapbook if you have not brought it in yet. You also need a binder to act as your portfolio if yours from last year is not in the room.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Nov.3/10

ELA--"A" Memoirs are due tomorrow. Hand in all copies revealing the process. All reading responses are due Monday.

Math--Representing Percent--Page 128-129 #4 to 9 and #12 for tomorrow.

SS--Complete reading and making jot notes for pages 34-37.

Science--Cell model due date has been moved to Friday.

Cooking test on Friday.

Remember to bring in a scrapbook for Friday, and some need to bring in a binder for a portfolio.

Daily Update--Nov.2/10

ELA--The "A" Memoirs are due Thursday--web, rough drafts with editting evidence, and good copy. There will be no more class time given to work on this. We started writing a piece on Remembrance Day which is due by next Wednesday.

Science--Cell model is due Thursday.

Remember to bring in a scrapbook and a binder for a portfolio if you do not have yours from last year.

Daily Update--Nov.1/10

Wow! I cannot believe we are already into November. This will be a very busy month.

ELA--The students have until next MOnday to hand in their reading responses. I am hoping that each one will hand in 4 responses, if not more. Signed vocabulary tests need to be handed in. The "A" Memoirs are due by Thursday. That will be the web, all editted copies, and a good copy. Tomorrow we will be starting a new writing piece.

Math--Unit tests need to be corrected and signed. The students did very well on this test. I was most pleased by their results.

Science--Their cell model is due Thursday,and I mentioned to the students that it is not something that can be accomplished in one night, so do not leave it for Wednesday night.

Please remember to bring in a scrapbook and a binder for your portfolio if you do not have one in class.

Daily Update--Oct. 29/10

ELA--If you did not hand in your IRP today, it should be handed in on Monday. Have your vocabulary test signed and handed in on Monday.

SS--Origin of life paper is due Monday.

Science--Work on your cell model because it is due Thursday.

You need to bring in a scrapbook to school.

Happy Halloween!

Daily Update--Oct. 28/10

ELA--The third reading response should be handed in tomorrow to stay on schedule. For tomorrow read chapter 3 of the novel and prepare for a comprehension test on the events of the chapter. Play close attention to detail.

Math--We wrote our unit test today. I hope everyone did well.

SS--"Origin of Life" paper is due on Monday.

Science--Work on your cell model. It is due Nov.4

Remember to get a scrapbook into class soon. We are having our reading party tomorrow because we read 18138 pages in the month of Sept. Our goal was 18001 pages. Fabulous, 8T!! If you offered to bring food or games,please do not forget.

8C-SS--"Origin of Life" is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct. 27/10

ELA--Character map for the novel is due tomorrow. Work on your third IRP--due Friday. If you did not hand in your "A"Memoirs rough draft today, it is late.

MAth--Use the worksheet that was handed out today as a review of any questions that you are still needing work on. No questions are due for tomorrow. The unit test is tomorrow. NO CALCULATORS during the test.

Science--Begin working on your cell model.

Cooking comic strip is due tomorrow. Electronics test tomorrow.

8C--SS--Origins of life paper due tomorrow.

8V--SS--Origins of life paper is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct.26/10

ELA--We wrote our vocabulary unit 2 test today. Hopefully all went well! "A"Memoirs rough draft is due tomorrow so I can edit with students. Character map for the novel is due Thursday. Work on your third IRP.

Math--Unit test on Thursday so work on the review sheet tonight--due tomorrow. Extra help is always available.

SS--Have your Primary and Secondary worksheet completed for tomorrow.

Cooking comic strip is due Thursday. Electronics test on Thursday.

Bring in a scrapbook to class soon.

8V SS--Primary and secondary worksheet due tomorrow if you did not hand it in today.

Daily Update--Oct. 25/10

Just got back from volleyball.

Quite a few assignments and tests this week.

ELA--Vocabulary test for Unit 2 is tomorrow. Rough draft for "A"Memoirs is due Wednesday for editting. Third reading response is due by the end of the week. Our October reading contract is due Monday. A mind map for the novel was assigned today, due Thursday.

Math--The unit test has been postponed until Thursday. Extra help is available at noon and before school until then.

Science--Functions quiz is tomorrow.

SS--2-column note-taking chart which was assigned last week is due tomorrow.

8C-SS--Compare and Contrast frame is due Wednesday. Get your timeline rubric signed and returned to school tomorrow.

8V--SS--Compare and Contrast frame is due tomorrow. Get your timeline rubric signed and returned to school tomorrow.

Tomorrow is "Fake and Injury Day" or "Superhero Day".

Daily Update--Oct.25/10

Daily Update--Oct. 21/10

Well, we arrived safely back from our field trip. I hope the students enjoyed the exhibition. I think they all thought it was interesting and worthwhile. Please ask them at home about their thoughts. We did write a reflection at the end of the day.

Homework remains the same from last night's entry. Please check back to it.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Oct. 20/10

ELA--All rough drafts for the "Evidence of Learning" should have been handed in today. I have editted those that were handed in. All good copies are due Monday. Vocabulary test for unit 2 will be written on Tuesday. Rough draft of the "A" Memoirs is due no later than Wednesday of next week. Next IRP is due next Friday.

Math--Worksheet 1.4/1.5 is due tomorrow.

SS--2 column note page is due Tuesday.

Science--Functions test is on Tuesday.

8V SS--2 column note page is due next class.

Tomorrow we are going on our field trip to Wpg. Please pack a lunch or bring money for lunch. We are leaving at 9 and returning for the buses at 3:40. No cell phones during the exhibition.
We will not have any classes tomorrow, so any homework due tomorrow will be due for Monday. Bring in a scrapbook to school soon. There is NO volleyball practice for the girls tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct. 19/10

ELA--All rough drafts of the "Evidence of Learning" paragraph must be in tomorrow so I can edit with students. Good copy is due Monday. Vocabulary test for unit 2 will be next Tuesday. Venn diagram comparing the two gangs in the novel, The Outsiders, is due tomorrow. Students should have handed in their second reading response (IRP) and started working on their third one.

Math--Page 23 worksheet #12, 13, and 17 c for tomorrow and they will be handing this in to me. Unit test next week.

SS--Complete "Talking about History" sheet for tomorrow. Students who received their marked rubric need to get it signed and returned tomorrow.

Science--Diagram quiz tomorrow.

8C SS--Complete your "Talking about History" for tomorrow.
8VSS--Get rubric signed and returned tomorrow.

Picture forms are due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct.18/10

I know it is late--just got back from Portage with volleyball.

For tomorrow, students need to get their Science tests corrected and signed. Math worksheet questions are due tomorrow. They should be completing the rough draft of their vocabulary paragraph.

Daily Update--Oct.15/10

The students from 8T did a fantastic job in reading in the month of September and surpassed their goal. They read a total of 18138 pages. WOW! We are in the process of thinking of party ideas, hoping to have one in place very soon. Excellent job, 8T!

ELA--The second IRP is due Monday. The "Evidence of Learning" assignment for unit 2 vocabulary is to write a well-structured paragraph. We went over the details, have the criteria listed, and are now working on the rough draft which should be ready for editting by me Monday/Tuesday. Good copy is due Thursday.

Math--We wrote the rewrite today.

SS--We had our archaeology dig today, and will finish on Monday.

Science--Study for Monday's Spelling test.

We are going on our field trip to "Bodies...The Exhibition" on Thursday. Students need to have permission forms and money in by Monday, please.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Oct. 14/10

ELA--The second IRP (reading response) should be in starting tomorrow. That means if you really need the weekend, you can use the weekend to complete it. Hand it in on Monday. Remember that you have only until Nov. 8 to get in 4. Work on your rough draft of the "A" Memoirs.

Math--Students writing the rewrite will use the one Math class in the morning and then complete the test during noonhour.

Science--Lab reports are due tomorrow. Spelling test on Monday.

Daily Update--Oct.13/10

Hi! This is a late entry as we had volleyball in Elm Creek today.

ELA--Daily reading. We started a creative writing piece today, so students should be thinking about a topic for their "A" Memoir. Second IRP is due Friday. We just started our class novel today with a KWL chart. You should start seeing the novel at home soon. It is The Outsiders.

Math--Signed and corrected mid unit tests should be handed in. I received only a few today. Students who are rewriting the test on Friday should be reviewing the concepts at home. We started a new concept today, and a worksheet has been assigned for tomorrow.

SS--The students who received their Timeline rubrics should have them signed and returned to school tomorrow.

Science--Lab report is due Friday.

8C SS---2 column chart of notes and your Society web is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct.12/10

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. I apologize that there was no entry on Friday, but I was not in school. The homework listed on the Thursday entry would have been the same homework for the weekend.

This week:

ELA--Students should be working on their second reading response as it should be handed in on Friday in order to stay on schedule. I have asked the students to check over my comments on their first response so they can see the suggestions for improvements. Vocabulary unit 2 booklet should be completed for tomorrow. Students handed in their biopoems today, and many are colourful and attractive. Some should add a few more pictures to enhance their poem.

Math--Students had their Math tests returned today. They are to add a reflective comment on the last page of the test, and they need to do their corrections on the back page. The test also needs to be signed by parents and returned tomorrow. Students who did not get 70% or better must be in for extra help this week and prepare for a rewrite. The rewrite option is open to everyone, however, anyone who wants to rewrite must be in this week for extra help. The rewrite will be written on Friday.

Students need to bring in their "Bodies...The Exhibition" permission form and money into the office. We go next Thursday.

Have a good evening!

Daily Update--Oct. 7/10

ELA--Reading. Vocabulary Unit 2 Synonyms and Antonyms page is due tomorrow. Biopoems are due Tuesday. Work on the second IRP.

Math--We wrote the test today. Hopefully everyone did well.

Science--STUDY!!! Test tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct. 6/10

ELA--Daily reading. Students need to hand in their corrected and signed vocabulary tests. Work on biopoem. Vocabulary unit 2 synonyms and antonyms section(page) is due Friday. Work towards your next IRP.

Math--REVIEW! The test is tomorrow.

Science--REVIEW! Test is on Friday.

Remember that tomorrow is PICTURE DAY ! Bring in your forms.
Yesterday, students were handed ou t a letter describing our field trip to "Bodies...The Exhibition" and a permission form. Please hand in the signed form and money to the office.

Daily Update--Oct.5/10

ELA--Students will be bringing home their Unit 1 Vocabulary tests for parent signatures. They should also have the corrections done. Work on the biopoems. Students should begin the work on the next reading response--due approximately Oct.15.

Math--We have changed the test date to Thursday. More review to be completed for tomorrow is Review sheet # 6,10 c and d, 11 a and b, 12 a,c,e, and #14.

Science--Study for your test which is on Thursday.

8C--Timelines due tomorrow. Do not forget them at home.

Picture day is on Thursday.

Daily Update--Oct.1/10

ELA--We handed in our Sept. calendars today, and we signed October's contract. We shall see on Monday if we reached our class goal of 18001 pages. Rough draft of the biopoems should be completed and editted by Mrs. T. The good copy is due next Friday.

Math--Unit review sheet questions #1,2,3,4,5,7i,ii,iii, and b,#8,9,10 a and b, #11 e and f, #13, and #15 are due Tuesday. The mid-unit test will be on Wednesday. Review at noon on Tuesday as well as in the mornings (if anyone wants it).

SS--The timelines were handed in today. We had a Gallery Walk to view them, and they are WONDERFUL! Great job, 8T!!!

Health--Triangle is due Oct.5 (Tuesday). Do not forget them at home.

8C--Timelines are due Wed.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Sept.30/10

ELA--Our September reading contract is due tomorrow. I hope you have reached your goal along with our class goal of 18001 pages. Work on your rough draft of the biopoem. Reading response #1 is due tomorrow.

SS-Personal timelines are due tomorrow. Do not forget them at home.

8V-Personal timelines need to be handed in to me by 3:40 tomorrow. Do not forget!

8C--Timelines due Oct.6.

Health--Triangle poster is due Tuesday.

Thank you to everyone who collected pledges for the Terry Fox Run!

Daily Update--Sept. 29/10

ELA--Daily reading. Reading response due the end of the week. Work on the rough draft of your bio-poem. Reading contract due Friday.

SS--Timeline due Friday.

Health--Triangle poster due Oct.5.

Science--Collect grasshoppers for your dissection.

8V--Timeline due Friday.

8C--Timeline due Oct.6.

Remember to bring in your Terry Fox pledge sheet and money; and if you would like to wear your hat tomorrow in school, bring in a toonie. Proceeds go to The Terry Fox Foundation.

Daily Update--Sept. 28/10

ELA--We wrote our first vocab test today. Hopefully everyone was prepared. Students should be working on their reading response--due Friday.

Math--Textbook 3.3--# 4,5,6,10,12,15, and 17 for tomorrow. Mid-unit test will be early next week. We had extra help today at noon, and will have it again on Friday (or any time someone requests it).

SS--Timeline due Friday.

Science--Try to catch those grasshoppers.

Health--Work on your triangle.

8C--Timeline due Oct. 6.

8V--Timeline due Friday.

Collect pledges for the Terry Fox Run.

Daily Update--Sept.27/10

ELA--Daily reading. Vocabulary test is tomorrow. Review all the words--definitions, synonyms, and how to use them in a sentence. Reading response #1 is due by the end of the week.

Math--Worksheet #3.3--questions# 1,2,3,5,7,and 8 are due tomorrow.

SS--Work on your timeline. We will have a class to work on them tomorrow.

Science--Try to catch some grasshoppers for your dissection.

Health--Triangle poster is due Oct.5.

8C SS--Timeline due Oct.6. We will work on it in class tomorrow.

8V--Timeline due Friday. You will have one class to work on it tomorrow.

Daily Update--Sept. 24/10

ELA--Daily reading as the September contract is up Friday, Oct.1. First reading response is due Friday, October 1. You can hand it in early! "Evidence of Learning" word illustration is due Monday at the beginning of ELA class. Review for Unit 1 vocabulary test which will be written on Tuesday.

SS--Personal timeline is due Friday, Oct.1. We will use some class time, but not all periods from now until Friday.

Health--Triangle poster is due Tuesday, Oct.5.

8C SS--Personal timeline is due Oct.6.

8V--Personal timeline is due Oct. 1.

Use the weekend to collect Terry Fox pledges. You have until Thursday.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Sept. 23/10

ELA--Daily reading. Work on your first reading response. Review 5 vocabulary words tonight, (test on Tuesday). Complete the 2 worksheets on adjectives for tomorrow. "Evidence of Learning",(your illustration word), is due Monday.

SS--Personal timeline is due Friday, Oct.1st.

Health--Triangle poster is due Tuesday, Oct.5.

8C and 8V--Work on your personal timeline.

Daily Update--Sept. 22/10

ELA--Daily reading. Vocabulary test for unit 1 will be Tuesday, Sept. 28. Your "Evidence of Learning" is due next Monday. Review vocab words every night. First reading response should be in by end of next week.

Math--Page 86 and 87--#19, 21, 23, 25, and 26 for tomorrow.

SS--Duedate for Personal Timeline will be Friday, Oct.1.

Health-- Collect pictures for the Health Triangle.

8V--Collect info and details for personal timeline.

8C--Begin collecting details for personal timeline.

Daily Update--Sept.21/10

ELA--Daily reading. Choose 5 of your favorite vocab words for tomorrow, then we will start "Evidence of Learning" tomorrow. Start reviewing for the vocabulary unit test which will be early next week. Review the definitions and synonyms of the words, and be able to use them correctly in sentences. Review about 5 words a night.

SS--Continue collecting information and pictures for your personal timeline. We will be discussing and setting a deadline tomorrow.

Health--Collect pictures and, if possible, begin your "Health Triangle" poster. A due date will be discussed and determined next Health class.

8V SS--Collect pictures and details for your personal timeline. We will be discussing and setting a deadline tomorrow.

Daily Update--Sept. 20/10

ELA--Daily reading. Vocabulary booklet is due tomorrow. You should be starting to write your first IRP.

Math--Textbook pages 85 and 86--#6,8,10,12,15,17, and 18 for tomorrow.

SS--Start collecting details for your personal timeline.

8VSS--"First day account of grade 8" is due tomorrow. Start collecting details for your personal timeline.

Daily Update--Sept.17/10

ELA--Daily reading. Try to reach your goal before the end of the month. The rest of the vocabulary booklet is due Tuesday. You can now begin your first Reading Response. It should be handed in by October 1st.

SS-Make sure your worksheet "Measuring Time" is completed for Monday.

A few students have not handed in their signed informational letter. Get it handed in. Use the weekend to collect more pledges for the Terry Fox Run. Kleenex boxes should have been handed in as well.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Sept.16/10

ELA--Daily reading. The good copy of your letter is due tomorrow. Have it ready to hand in with the rough draft. The Synonym/Antonym page in the vocabulary booklet is due tomorrow.

Math--Worksheet #3.1 #1 to 7, #8 a and c for tomorrow.

Science--Title page is due tomorrow.

Please hand in your signed parent letter tomorrow if you have not done so yet.

SS 8C-Index/Gossary worksheet is due tomorrow.

SS 8V--"Measuring Time" worksheet is due tomorrow.

I hope to see parents at our Open House tonight starting at 7:00.

Daily Update--Sept. 15/10

ELA--Daily reading. Rough draft of personal letter with all editting and revisions should be completed for tomorrow. Final good copy is due Friday. We started unit 1 of vocabulary today. The synonym/antonym page is due Friday.

Math--The "Show You KNow" questions are due tomorrow.

Please remember to bring in the sign informational letter to school.

8C--The Scavenger Hunt page 1 is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Sept.14/10

ELA--Daily reading for 20 minutes. The students are writing their rough draft of a friendly letter to me. A handout/explanation should be in their binder. The rough draft should be completed for tomorrow.

SS--The Index/Glossary worksheet should be completed for tomorrow. Most of the students completed it in class.

An informational letter should be arriving home tonight. Please read through it, and I asked the students to have their parents sign it and return it to school tomorrow.

8C SS--Page 1 of the Scavenger Hunt is due tomorrow.

Daily Update-Sept. 13/10

ELA--Students need to read tonight. With not much homework assigned today, they should try to read as much as they can.

Math--Students need to complete the multiplication table for tomorrow. Do not use a calculator.

SS--Have the Scavenger Hunt worksheets completed for tomorrow. We will be correcting it in class.

8V SS--Students need to complete the Scavenger Hunt worksheets for tomorrow. We will be correcting it tomorrow in class.

Remember to bring in your registration forms and paper fee to the office. Please start collecting pledges for the Terry Fox Run.

Friday, Sept.10/10

Hello! Welcome to a new school year!

I must say that I have had a wondeful first week with 8T students, as well as with all grade 8 students. I hope the students feel the same way. We have had an fantastic beginning to the new school year, and I hope the enthusiasm will continue.

For homework this weekend, students are to read for atleast 20 minutes ( but hopefully more than that) as part of their endeavour to reach their September reading goal by Sept. 30.

In Social Studies, they are to complete the first page of the Scavenger Hunt. Most of the students completed it in class.

Students are reminded to bring in their registration forms and $5.00 paper fee into the office. Pledge sheets for the Terry Fox Run (Sept. 30) were handed out today, so hopefully students can begin collecting pledges.

Students have my home number if you need to call or have any questions.
Have an enjoyable weekend!
The next entry/update will be on Monday.

Daily Update--June 29/10

I would like to say thank-you to all the students for a year of learning together, and getting to know all of you. I enjoyed teaching you, and wish you all the best in grade 9.

Tomorrow you can pick up your report cards starting at 9:00am.

Some students have left their work in the classroom, and I would appreciate it if they would remember to pick it up tomorrow.

Have a great summer!

Daily Update--June 27/10

Tomorrow we need to complete a few things. Students are still presenting their oral IRP's--telling us about the most recent books they have read.

We need to tally up the number of pages that the students have read in total this year. I also have one more activity to do with them in terms of their reading--something fun.

Students need to collect their projects that are still in the room, including their Bio-poems which are hanging in the room.

I also want to give the students something as a year-end presentation.

Students also need to complete their portfolios if they did not finish them on Friday.

I will be asking the students to complete an evaluation of the year--activities, assignments, projects, etc., as well as an evaluation of me.

We have cleaned out the lockers so that is done.

Tuesday is our Awards Day Ceremony, and parents are invited to come. It starts at 10:00am.

See you then!

Daily Update--June 24/10

We had a great time today in the city. The tour of the Legislative Building was interesting and only 1 hour in length which suited the students , I think.

The line ups at Fun Mountain were long but we had fun.

For tomorrow, the students will have half an hour to work on their shields and one other project. The projects should then be handed in.
We will work on the ELA brochures for half an hour and if some are done they should be handed in. If some need the weekend to complete them, that will be fine.

We will be working on our portfolios tomorrow, as well as cleaning out our lockers. We hope to show the students a movie tomorrow as well.

Daily Update--June 22/10

ELA--We started presenting our oral IRP's today, and we will continue with them tomorrow. Students know the order of presentations. Travel brochures for I am David are due Friday.

SS--Students need to have their shields and one more project completed for Friday.

Science--Please get your test signed and returned to school.

Health--We are going to try to present our "Culture Day" activities starting tomorrow.

Remember to bring in your permission slip and $9.00 for our field trip.

Daily Update--June 18/10

ELA--Work on your oral presentation for your last book project. Presentations begin Tuesday.

SS--Work on your shield and one more project from the list. These will be due Friday.

Science--Get your test signed and returned to class. Your toy design project is due Tuesday.

Health--We did not get a chance to present today, so we will begin presentations on Monday.

Please remember to bring your permission slip and money for the field trip.

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there!

Daily Update--June 16/10

ELA--Vocabulary unit 9 booklet is due for Friday. You should be reading and working on your last book project --the oral IRP. Presentations will begin June 22nd.

Math--Complete the questions in the exam booklet. Exam will begin at 9:00 tomorrow.

Science--Toy design project is due June 22.

Health--You will have one more period to work on it tomorrow, with the intentions of presenting starting Friday.

Tomorrow there will be extra Math help at 8:00am.
Your permission slip and money to the Legislative Building and Fun Mountain is due in to me as soon as you can. Trip is next Thursday.

Daily Update--June 15/10

ELA--Vocabulary unit 9 Synonyms and Antonyms page is due tomorrow. Work on your oral presentation of your 4th book project.

Math--Work on #10,11,12,and #18 as Exam review for tomorrow. Exam is on Thursday.

Science--Toy Design Project is due June 22.

Health--Tomorrow will be your last class day to work on the Culture Day presentation. Tomorrow we will decide on a presentation day date.

Extra help time for the exam will be tomorrow morning and at noon hour.

Daily Update--June 14/10

ELA--Remember to bring in signed material if you have not yet done so. You should be thinking about and beginning your 4th book report which will be an oral IRP in front of the class.

Math--Your Math Assessment will be Thursday. You should be review all concepts covered this year. In the review that I gave you on Friday, make sure #1 to #9 are done for tomorrow. YOu can work ahead on other questions for review.

Science--Your Toy Design Project is due June 22.

Health--You should be working on your Culture Day presentation.

Daily Update--June 11/10

ELA--Some students still have not handed in signed material. Get that in asap. Students should be reading and preparing for their nest book project which is an oral IRP.

Math--We started our assessment review today. Students are to have #1 to 9 done for Tuesday. They most certainly can do more questions in preparation for the assessment. Math Assessment is on June 17th.

Science--Their toy design project is due June 22.

On Monday, the students will have 30 minutes of class;then we have the Entertainment Assembly. Following that, we will be involved with the Gym Riot. At 11:30 we will be boarding the buses to Morden Beach. Students should have their tickets purchased and their permission forms handed in.

We also sent home a letter describing our next field trip slated for Thursday, June 24 to the Manitoba Legislative Building and Fun Mountain. Please sign the permission slip and return to school.
Thank-you! Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--June 10/10

ELA--The vocabulary test is tomorrow. It will consist of questions dealing with definitions, antonyms, identifying parts of speech, and sentence building (compound, complex, and compound-complex). Please review. Some students still need to hand in signed copies of their diary entries, comprehension questions, and essays.

Math--No homework tonight, but there will be for the weekend.

Health--Work on your culture research.

June-so-soon permission slips need to be signed and handed in to the office tomorrow. I hope you purchased your ticket for the event.

Daily Update--June 9/10

ELA--Review vocabulary words. Review the writing of compound and complex sentences. Hand in all signed material from yesterday.

Math--Page 92--#5,7,8,11,and 16 for tomorrow.

Health--Work on your "Culture Day" presentation.

Daily Update--June 8/10

ELA--Review vocabulary words. Be certain to know the definitions of the words as well as their parts of speech. Also practice writing compound and complex sentences. Test is on Friday. Students took home their comprehension questions, their diary entries, and their essay for signatures. Return to school tomorrow. We will begin the first part of their ELA Assessment tomorrow. Students need to have their novel and pencil case with them.

Math--Have test corrections done, and get the test signed for tomorrow.

Daily Update--June 7/10

ELA--Review the unit 8 vocabulary words for the test which will be on Friday. Besides knowing the definitions of the words, students also need to know how to write compound-complex sentences which we are studying in class right now.

Math--We are studying the Pythagorean relationship right now; review for the Math Assessment (June 17) will begin by the end of the week.

Tomorrow we will be watching the movie, "I Am David" as we have just finished reading the novel. (Students can bring some munchies for themselves to eat during the movie.)

On Wednesday and Thursday, the students will be writing their ELA Assessment which will be in the form of an in-class essay with topics dealing with the class novel.The students have just finished writing an essay in preparation for this assessment. They cannot study for this assessment, but they can make certain they have their novel in class, and that they read my comments on their last essay. The process of writing the essay is just as important as the essay itself. The assessment will take place in the grade 8 area, and will last about 1 to 1 1/2 hours each day.

Daily Update--June 4/10

ELA--Daily reading. Vocabulary test in Unit 8 will be on Thursday. We will be writing an in-class essay starting mid-week next week after we have finished reading and watching the movie for I Am David.

Math--We wrote the unit test today. Hopefully students did well. Quite a number of students had been coming in for extra help. Our year end Math Assessment will be around June 17. We have one concept to cover before we start review. After the assessment, we will continue with further concepts. Math does not end on June 17, as some students may be under the impression that it would.

Science--Review for Monday's test.

Daily Update--June 3/10

ELA--Work on your vocabulary. Due tomorrow.

Math--Review for tomorrow's test.

Science--Review for Monday's test.

Daily Update--June 1/10

ELA--Vocabulary due tomorrow--Synonyms and antonyms.

Math--review--10.3 page 118-#3c, Page 119--#4a and 9 for tomorrow.Test on Friday.

Science--Test has been postponed till Monday.

Daily Update--May 31/10

ELA--Book projects are due tomorrow. We started unit 8 in vocalulary today, and the synonyms/antonyms page is due for Wednesday.

Math--10.4--Page 121 #8 and 9, and on page 398--#4,8,10,and 11 are due tomorrow. The unit test is on Friday, so you need to be reviewing.

Science--Test has now been postponed to Friday. Keep studying.

Health--Decide on a culture that you would like to research.

Due to the weather, the track meet slated for tomorrow has been postponed until Thursday.
Anyone who has not brought any kleenex to school, we would appreciate a box in the classroom. Thank-you!

Daily Update--May 28/10

ELA--All essays are due MOnday. All cover jackets are due Monday. Third book project is due Monday or Tuesday.

Math-10.4--# 1 to 5, #7 for Monday.

SS--Any board games not handed in yet are due Monday morning.

Science--Review for Thursday's test.

We will be writing our unit test in Math on Friday,June 4. There will be extra Math help every morning at 8:10 next week except on Wednesday morning. Extra help will also be provided at lunch hours next week except for Wednesday. Please take advantage of this.

Daily Update--May 27/10

ELA--Essay second draft should already be edited, and good copies in by tomorrow or MOnday. Third book project due May 31/June 1. Cover jacket for chapter 7 is due Monday.

SS--Board games due by end of the class period tomorrow.

Science--Prepare for next week's test--Thursday.

Daily Update--May 26/10

ELA--Second draft of essay (typed) is due tomorrow. Work on your book project. Work on the novel assignment--cover jacket for chapter 7. Check criteria sheet.

Math--Assignment from yesterday will be corrected tomorrow. Get informal assessment corrected, signed, and returned tomorrow.

Science--Begin studying and preparing for your unit test which will be next Thursday, June 3.

SS--Last period to work on the board games is tomorrow. Due Friday.

Health--Poster project is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 25/10

ELA--Tomorrow morning is the last day for any rough drafts to be handed in, or else students are in at noonhour. Second drafts are due Thursday, with the final good copy due Friday or Monday,depending on time for me to edit with them. Third book project is due Monday, May 31 or Tuesday, June 1. Students are also working on the novel assignment--cover jacket for chapter 7. Due by the end of the week.

Math--Informal assessment from last week was handed back. Students need to do their corrections,get it signed, and returned tomorrow. Assignment--page 362--#2,3,5, and 6 a,d,g,b, and h for tomorrow.

SS--Their game board is due Friday.

Health--Sports Nutrition Principle poster is due Thursday.

Daily Update--May 20/10

ELA--Rough draft of essay due tomorrow because we need to edit together and then the good copy is due Wednesday/Thursday next week. You could also edit on your own, and then start typing the copy. Work on your next book project.

Math--Short assessment today so no homework.

SS--Work on questions for your board game.

Health--Your project poster on Sports Nutrition Principle is due next Day 4--Thursday, May 27.

Daily Update--May 19/10

ELA-Your essay rough draft is due either tomorrow or Friday. I need to edit with each of you before you type the next draft. The final good copy will be due by next Wednesday. Your next book project is due by the end of the month.

Math--Some people need to bring in signed tests.

SS--Begin making up questions for your board game.

Health--Bring materials for your project. The project will be due next Health class--Day 4.

Daily Update--May 18/10

ELA--You should be working on your rough draft of the persuasive essay. Vocabulary test needs to be signed.

Math--10.3--page 118--#1, 2,3 a and b, and #5 and 6 for tomorrow.

SS--Get tests signed and returned.

Health--Work on your poster project on the Sports nutrition principle.

Daily Update--May 17/10

ELA-Students should be working on their rough draft of the persuasive essay. It will be due near the end of the week. Work on their third book project should be started.

Math--Assignment on 10.2 is due tomorrow.

Health--Sports Nutrition Principle poster should be worked on.

SS-Hand in a signed God and Goddess test.

I am away at an inservice tomorrow, but am available for extra Math help every morning at 8:30 and at noon hours from Wednesday to Friday this week.

Daily Update--May 17.

Daily Update--May 14/10

ELA--Work on your essay--research and start on the rough draft. Complete the chapter 6 comprehension questions for Monday. Get vocabulary test signed.

Math--10.2--page 385--#9, #10 c and d, and #15 for Monday.

SS--Get tests signed and returned for Monday.

Health--Bring in magazines and flyers for the project.

Daily update--May 13/10

ELA--Research topic for your essay. Novel comprehension questions due Monday.

Math--10.2 #1 to 6, #8,9, and 10 for tomorrow.

SS--Get your Greece test corrected as a separate answer key, and get it signed for tomorrow.

Daily Update-May 12/10

ELA--Daily reading. Continue research on essay topic. Begin work on comprehension questions for chapter 6. Due approximately Friday.

Math--10.1 page 377 #18 a and d, #21 and #22 for tomorrow.

SS--Get your "Greece" test signed , and have all corrections done on a separate page for Friday.

Collect flyers for Health project.

8C--SS-"Predicting Meanings" worksheet due tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 11/10

ELA--Continue researching your essay topic. Have chapter 6 read for tomorrow.

Math--10.1 #1 to 5,#6 a and c, #7a and #9a for tomorrow.

SS--The answer key for your Greece test needs to be completed for Friday. You must also have it signed.

Daily Update--May 10/10

ELA--The good copy of the diary entry for chapter 5 is due tomorrow. Begin research on your essay topic.

Math--Have test corrections completed, have the test signed, and returned tomorrow.

Health--Collect magazines and grocery flyers to bring to school Wednesday for your next project on sports nutrition principles.

Daily Update--May7/10

The students can read this weekend, and if they choose to, they can start research on their essay.

Math-- They can do their corrections and get their test signed.

I have told them that they should treat their mothers by doing something special--washing the dishes, cleaning their rooms, making a meal;and since they are going to do this, I have not assigned any homework due for Monday.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MOTHERS.

Daily Update--May 6/10

ELA--Think about and decide on an essay topic. Read.

SS--Test tomorrow on the gods and goddessess.

Daily Update--May 5/10

ELA--Daily reading. Begin working towards that next book project.

SS--Review notes on the gods and goddesses. The test is on Friday.

8C-SS-Test on the gods and goddesses is tomorrow.

Divisional badminton tournament is tomorrow starting at 2:30 and ending around 7:30, so badminton players need to bring extra water and food. You also need to do a fair bit of studying for the SS test tonight as well as tomorrow night.

Daily Update--May 4/10

ELA--Vocabulary skits will be performed tomorrow. You will write your test after the presentations tomorrow.

Math--Unit test tomorrow. Extra help tomorrow morning and at noon hour.

SS--The rest of the presentations will take place tomorrow. Start reviewing the notes for the test on Friday.

8C SS--The remaining 4 presentations will be tomorrow. Review for Thursday's test.

Class 8T has been chosen to write the PCAP test this week. Hopefully students have taken home the pamphlet. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. They cannot prepare or study for this test.

Daily Update--May 3/10

ELA--Get your skit material ready, and memorize your lines. Performance day is Wednesday. Review your Unit 7 vocabulary words for your test on Wednesday. Rough draft of the chapter 5 diary entry for the novel is due tomorrow.

Math--Chapter review #13,14, and 15; page 356 #4,6,and 7,and page 263--#1 and 2 are all tomorrow. Unit test on Wednesday.

SS--We will continue with the presentations tomorrow. The presentations today were great!

Science--Have your commercials ready for tomorrow.

Remember that we are having our reading party tomorrow,so if you offered to bring some food, please remember.

Daily Update--April 30/10

ELA--Rough draft of the diary entry for chapter 5 is due Tuesday. Your second book project is due Monday. Your vocabulary skit with your group is due Wednesday.

Math--Chapter review # 10,11,and 12 is due Monday. Unit test either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Sceince--Commercial must be ready to present or view on Monday.

SS--We did not start presenting out Gods and Goddesses today, so everyone must be ready with their costumes and props for Monday.

Today I informed 8T that they have been chosen to write the PCAP Assessment on Thursday, May 6. We are the lucky ones. Today,I have sent home a pamphlet which provides an explanation of the testing. If you have any questions,please feel free to contact me.

Daily Update--April 29/10

ELA--Work on your book project. Diary entry rough draft is due by Monday.

Math--Chapter review #1 to #9 is due tomorrow. Test early next week.

SS--Good copies due tomorrow. We are starting presentations tomorrow. Remember your costumes.

Science--Commercials are due Monday.

Daily Update--April 28/10

ELA--Book project is due by Monday. You are working on your vocabulary skit with your group. You have also started on your next novel assignment--a diary entry for chapter 5. Work on jot notes and the rough draft.

Math--Complete 9.3 for tomorrow.

Science--Flow rate calculations are due tomorrow. Commercial is due May 3.

SS--You should have the rough draft editted and the good copy of your God/Goddess research paper completed for tomorrow. Work on putting together your costume and practice the oral presentation. We will start presentations on Friday.

The 16 badminton players going to Portage tomorrrow should remember to bring some extra food and water to have before the tournament, and money as we will be stopping at McDonald's on the way home. We should be home by 9:30.

Daily Update--April 27/10

ELA--Finish reading chapter 5 for tomorrow. Work on your book project.

Math--Corrected and signed tests into school asap.

SS--Work on the rough draft of your written report and decide on costumes for the God/Goddess presentations starting Thursday.

Science--Commercials due May 3.

Daily Update--APRIL 26/10

ELA--Work on your book project--due April 30/May 3. Finish reading chapter 5 by Wednesday.

Math--Have your test corrected, signed, and returned tomorrow. The students did an excellent job of this last unit test.

SS--Research your chosen God/Goddess. Jot notes should be completed by the end of the first SS period tomorrow. Then work on the rough draft of the write-up--due after Wednesday's class.

Science--Commercials are due May 3.

Tomorrow after-school badminton will have a badminton tournament against Winkler in Carman starting at 4:00.

Daily Update--April 23/10

ELA--Complete your vocabulary booklet. Your book project is due April30/May3.

SS--Begin reserach on your God/Goddess project.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--April 22/10

ELA--Vocabulary booklet due Monday. Start working on your book project due April 30/May 3.

Math--Review all concepts from the unit. Test tomorrow morning.

We had reached our March reading goal, so as a celebration students have chosen to go bowling. A letter will be set home shortly asking for permission and signatures. The particulars will be in the letter.

Daily Update--April 21/10

ELA--Vocabulary Unit 7 first section is due tomorrow. Still some signed tests need to be handed in. Work on your next book project. Have your choice made by tomorrow.

Math--Complete yesterday's assignment. Test on Friday. Continue to come in for extra help.

Daily Update--April 20/10

Sorry this is a little late, but I did not have time before we left for a badminton tournament in Elm Creek.

ELA--Comprehension questions for chapter 4 in the novel is due tomorrow. Vocabulary unit 7 synonyms and antonyms section is due Thursday. You should be beginning your next book project. Bring in a signed Vocabulary test tomorrow or you will be staying in at noon.

Math--Test review #2 is due Thursday. Unit test on Friday.

8S Health--Chart on Muscle Injuries is due tomorrow. Get test signed and returned tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 19/10

ELA--Hand in signed vocabulary test asap. Novel comprehension questions are due Wednesday. Start working on your next book project which is due by April 30/May 3.

Math--Complete the test review for tomorrow. Test on Friday. Extra help is every day this week--before school or at lunch time.

SS--Test on Greece civilization is tomorrow. Review all of your notes; and use your textbook as a source.

Daily Update--April 15/10

ELA--Get vocabulary test signed. Finish reading chapter 4 in the novel for Monday.

Math--Have foldable completed for Monday;also finish page 315#5 and #8(pf), and #15 inpf. Unit test Friday. Review.

SS--Test on Greek Civilization on Tuesday. Finish your flashcards; and review by doing different study strategies.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--April14/10

ELA--Word scenes are due tomorrow.

Math--Page 99-#8 and 9,Page 315--#4 for tomorrow. Math test end of next week.

SS--Begin preparing for next Tuesday's test. Have all notes in order and legible for tomorrow. We will discuss study strategies tomorrow.

Health--Muscle injury chart is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 13/10

ELA--Word scenes are due tomorrow at the beginning of the class.

Math--8.5--# 1 to 4 and #6 and 7 are due tomorrow. We will be writing a Math Unit test on Integers next week, so some students need to be coming in for extra help.

Health--Muscle Injury Chart is due next Health class--Thursday.

Tomorrow is Retro or Goth Day.

Daily Update--April 12/10

ELA--Word scenes are due Thursday. Begin working on (or at least thinking about) your next book report--due April 29/May 3.

Math--Page 305--#16 in p.f., Page 310--#9, 10, and #11 in p.f., and Page 311--#15 in pf. All due tomorrow.

Science--Title pages due tomorrow.

Health tests must be in signed.

Tomorrow is toga or gangsta day.

Daily Update--April 9/10

ELA-Study for your vocabulary test for Monday. Work on your word scenes;they are due tentatively Wednesday.

Math--Page 305--#9 and 11 in problem format. Due Monday.

Science--Title page due Tuesday.

Health--Get signed tests into class on Monday.

8S Health--Diagram quiz on Muscle locations and activities.

Remember to bring in course selection sheets in on Monday.
Monday is also hat and pyjama day.
Have a great weekend! Help Mom and Dad rake the lawn.

Daily Update--April 8/10

ELA--"Quotations" sheet for the novel assignment is due tomorow. Vocabulary test on Monday.

Math--Page 297 and 298--#4, 7, 9, 10, and in problem format #12, and 15, and try #22. Students should have had time in class to finish.

SS--Map quiz tomorrow.

Science--Return a signed test tomorrow to class. Your hopscotch is due tomorrow.

We had an interesting day today dissecting cows' eyes. I hope the students enjoyed it.
A reminder that tonight is course selection evening starting at 7:oo with the grade 8's.

Daily Update--April 7/10

ELA--Review vocabulary words for Monday's test. Begin work on your word scene. Due date a tentatively next Wednesday. Novel quotes and connections sheet is due Friday.

SS--Map quiz on Friday.

Science--Get test signed and returned tomorrow.

Health--Get test signed and returned tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 6/10

ELA--Have chapter 3 in the novel read for tomorrow. Begin reviewing the vocabulary words from unit 6;the test is next Monday.

SS--Review the map of Ancient Greece; test on Friday.

Tomorrow is our first Badminton Tournament starting at 4:00. All students need their money and forms in tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 5/10

Welcome back!
I hope everyone had an enjoyable, relaxing spring break and Easter.

In ELA, the students know that their first book project for this term is due tomorrow. I also wanted the students to draw a sketch of their vision of the main character in the novel, I am David. This is due tomorrow.

In SS, the students need to finish the "Map Assignment" sheet for tomorrow.

8C--"Map Assignment" sheet is due tomorrow.

In after school badminton, the students have a practice today at 3:45. The first tournament will be held at our school on Wednesday, April 7 starting at 4:00 and ending between 7 and 8.

Daily Update--March 26/10

Thank you to everyone who came to the Parent-Student interviews these last two days. It was beneficial to everyone to meet and discuss progress and third term goals.

Homework this next week will include completing the first book project for this term. It is due Tuesday, April 6. You can choose any style of project. You will need to complete a minimum of 4 before the end of the term.

Some students have not handed in their signed and corrected Math test. Have that in on Monday.

Students taking Clothing and Textiles will be writing a test on Monday, April 5.

Enjoy a relaxing Spring Break, and have a Happy Easter. See you on the 5th.

Daily Update--March 24/10

ELA--The good copy (or second draft) of the I am David diary entry is due tomorrow.

Math--Some students have not handed in their signed and corrected Math unit test. It should be in tomorrow.

I hope students have had time to go over the portfolios with their parents before tomorrow or Friday's interviews. The portfolios should be with the students when they come in for the interviews. They could also bring the portfolios back to school tomorrow.

Daily Update--March 23/10

ELA--Work towards completing your first book project for term three.

Math--Do the corrections on the unit test, and get it signed by your parents. Return it to school tomorrow.

SS--Have the "Timeline Hunt" crossword completed for tomorrow.

Health--Test on the location and spelling of the muscles, along with the specific activities is tomorrow.

Sewing test will be on Monday, April 5,2010.

Daily Update--March 22/10

ELA--Read, and work on your first book project for this next term. Due either by Thursday or Tuesday, April 6.

SS--The "Headings" page is due tomorow.

Science--Last evening to study for the test. Remember to bring your study log to class tomorrow. It must be handed in after the test is finished.

Health--Test on the Muscles, their location, and activities which strengthen them on Wednesday. Use your diagram to study.

Portfolios and scrapbooks were taken home today. Please make sure the students go over them with you before our appointment times at the end of the week. Some students need to bring in their appointment time sheets.

Daily Update--March 19/10

ELA--Vocabulary booklet should be completed for Monday. Work towards your first book project for third term.

Science--Continue studying for your test on Tuesday. Update your study log over the weekend, and have it signed.

Report cards are going home today. Please have your parents sign the envelope and return it to school. Also remember to bring in your letter indicating interview time for next week's Parents' Day.

Daily Update--March 18/10

ELA--Vocabulary unit 6 Antonym section is due tomorrow.

Math--Review. Your unit test is tomorrow. Some students have to hand in their foldable tomorrow.

Science--Review for your test. Update your study log tonight. Test is next Tuesday.

A parent letter was sent home tonight regarding Student-led conferences. Please fill it out, and have it returned to school as soon as you can.

Daily Update--March 17/10

ELA--Antonyms in Unit 6 vocab is due Friday. Rough draft of diary entry is due tomorrow.

Math-The rest of the review booklet is due tomorrow. Test on Friday.

Science--Study for your test. Update your study log and get it signed.

Daily Update--March 16/10

ELA--Complete the first page of the Vocabulary Unit 6 booklet by filling in the synonym on your own. Then complete the Synonyms section for tomorrow. Your srapbooks should be completed for tomorrow. For the novel, you will be writing diary entries as if you were David. The rough draft of a diary entry for chapter one is due Thursday.

Math--Unit test on fractions will be written on Friday. First review sheet # 1 to 7 is due tomorrow. Come in for extra help at noon.

Science --Your desugn project is due tomorrow. Study for your test. Update your study log and have it signed by your parents every night.

The students selected to atten the Badminton Clinic tomorrow from 2:30 to 3:45 are:
Tim D.
Cody L.
Tayler M.
Brooke B.
Skyler W.
Kylie N.
Sierra W.
Samantha C.
Maddi F.
Chandler M.
Riley L.
Jennica U.
Ashley S.
Jeff Z.

Daily Update--March 15/10

ELA--Students are to finish reading chapter 1 in I am David, and make a list of 8 to 10 of the major events that occurred in the chapter. This is due tomorrow. First book project of the third term will be due either March 25 or April 5.

Math--Unit test on Thursday or Friday. Begin review.

Science--Students started a study log today. They are to review every night from tonight until next Tuesday when they write the unit test. The study log will be handed in with their test, and it is worth marks. Design project is due Wednesday.

Daily Update--March 11/10

ELA--Read so you can start working on your book report. Get vocabulary test signed and returned to school.

Math--6.6--# 6 and 9 in p.f. and #7a for Monday. Test next week,probably Wednesday.

Science--3 point approach due Monday. Design project due Wednesday. Optics unit test on Tuesday, March 23.

Health--Bone and Joint Problem rewrite on Monday at noon.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update-March 10/10

ELA--Return signed vocabulary tests. We are trying to compile our scrapbooks ,so students need to decide on their chosen pieces. Keep reading so you can start on the next book project. The first one of this term should be handed in either by March 25 or by April 5.

Math--The new 6.6 handout # 1,2,3,4, and 5 for tomorrow.

Science--Your design project is due next Wednesday. The unit test will be written March 23.

Daily Update--March 9/10

ELA--All scrapbooks should be in class as we are putting together our portfolios. Students should be reading and starting their first book project for the third term.

Math--Page 234--#4 and 5 for tomorrow.

Science--Students should be working on their design process project.

Any students interested in playing after-school badminton should come to the first practice tomorrow at 3:45.

Daily Update--March 8/10

The students had a good time at the university today. Some seemed quite tired.

The homework list is the same from last Friday. There were students who did not hand in their SS projects today, so they need to remember to bring those in tomorrow.
Also bring in the signed vocabulary tests.

Daily Update--March 5/10

ELA--Get your vocabulary test signed and returned to school. All book reports were due today unless a student spoke to me earlier.

Math--The assignment from yesterday was from the booklet. Foldable is due Monday.

SS--Your Egypt project is due Monday. Please check the criteria to make certain all has been met.

Health--Test on the Bone and Joint Problems will be on Tuesday.

Remember that you are going to the U of M on Monday. You will need your gym clothes and a lunch. We leave at 9:00 and will be back by 3:30.

Daily Update-March 3/10

ELA--The article and questions as the pre-reading activity for the novel is due tomorrow. Get your vocabulary test signed and returned to school tomorrow. All book projects are due Friday.

Math--The last pages of the booklet questions #5,6,7,8, and #10 and #11 are due tomorrow. The foldable on 6.5 is due Monday as an assessment.

SS--Egypt project--Layered Curriculum--is due no later than Monday 9:00am.

8C SS--Egypt project --Layered Curriculum--is due no later than Monday at 9:00am.

Health--Review and study the chart on the Bone and Joint Problems for a test on the information next class--next Tuesday.

Daily Update2/10--March

ELA--Book projects are due by Friday. The green pre-reading sheet for the novel is due tomorrow, and I will be collecting it in class.

SS--You should have the definitions completed, and your first choice from Layer B should be completed. Now work on the second choice in Layer B.

Health--The chart on Bone Injuries is due tomorrow and I will be checking on its completion.

8C SS--You have the same homework as 8T.

Daily Update--March 1/10

ELA--All book projects are due by the end of the week. We signed our March calendar today, and it looks like we did not meet our class goal, so we need to keep reading to meet the new class goal.

SS--Continue working on the layered project.

Health--Read the article and fill out the chart on Bone Injuries by next Health class.

Daily Update--Feb.26/10

ELA--Work on your Evidence of Learning which is due Monday. All book projects must be in by next Friday.

SS--Definitions should be completed, reading strategy paper needs to be handed in on Monday, and everyone should be working on Layer B of the project.

8C--Reading strategy paper is due Monday;everyone should be on Layer B of the project.

Daily Update--Feb.23/10

ELA-Evidence of Learning is due by Monday. Book projects (at least 4) should be in by March 5.

Math--No homework as we just started a new concept.

SS--Make your choices for the Layered Curriculum assignment; and start defining the words for Thursday.

8C--Make your choices from the Layered Curriculum assignment; and define the chosen terms for Thursday.

Remember that we are going to IMAX tomorrow. Bring a lunch and/or money for lunch. We will be leaving at 9:20 and will be back by 3:30.
You also need to bring in your blue and white forms for the University of Manitoba trip asap.

Daily Update--Feb.22/10

ELA--Your rough draft of the 15 words for the "Evidence of Learning" should be done for tomorrow so we can edit them. I am waiting for book projects.

Math--Page 220-221--#4 a and b,#5 c and d,#7 a and b,#8 all, and in problem format #12,14, and 16 for tomorrow.

SS--Get tests signed, and complete the reading strategy that was handed out today.

Remember to bring in your forms and money for the IMAX trip and the University of Manitoba trip.

Daily Update--Feb.18/10

ELA- -Grammmar project is due tomorrow. Study for your vocabulary test which will be written on Monday. We discussed the "Evidence of Learning" assignment,so you can start on that.It will be due the end of next week.

SS--Get your test signed and returned tomorrow.

Hand in your money and permission slip in for the Imax trip.

Daily Update--Feb.17/10

ELA-Grammar project due by the end of the week. Vocabulary test on Monday. Work on third book project.

SS--Get test signed. Heiroglyphic note due tomorrow.

8C-SS--Get test signed. Heiroglyphic note due tomorrow.

Enjoy the afternoon.

Hand in your form and money for our trip to Imax.

Daily Update--Feb.16/10

ELA--Grammar Root word project is due by Friday this week. Book project #3 should be in by Monday. Vocabulary unit 5 test will be next week Monday.

Math--Assessment is tomorrow;please review the concepts tonight. Work on page 308 #1 a and b,#3 a and b,#4 a and b, and #12 and 13 for tomorrow. You have many worksheets from which to find sample questions.

SS--Get test signed. Heiroglyphic note is due Thursday.

8C--SS--Heiroglyphic note is due Thursday.

A letter and permission sheet was sent home today describing out field trip to the Imax next week. Form and money should be in by next MOnday.

Daily Update--Feb.12/10

ELA--Students need to work on their Grammar Root Word project which is due next Thursday or Friday. Book project #3 should be in the works now--due Feb.22.

Math--Assessment review Page 260--#4 a and b, #9,10,and 14. Page 263--#1 a and b, #3 c and d,#6 and #12.

SS--Map quiz on Tuesday. Heiroglyphic note due Wednesday.

8C--Get test signed. Work on your heiroglyphic note due Thursday.

Use the weekend to review for your Math assessment next Wednesday. You have review sheets,plus other worksheets from previous classwork. Have a great Family Weekend.

Daily Update--Feb. 11/10

ELA--Work on finding descriptive words using your root word; and find the definitions for those words.

Math--Review #4--#4b,#5d and f,#6a,b,c and #7 and #10 a for tomorrow.

SS--Map quiz on Tuesday.

8C--Map quiz tomorrow.

Daily Update--Feb.10/10

ELA--Vocabulary booklet is due tomorrow. Make your list of words for the grammar project. Find their definitions.

Math--Review #3 --page 15--#12 i) and iii) and #16 and 17. Page 26--#12 c, d, and e and #13 b and c for tomorrow.

SS--Map is due tomorrow.

8C SS--Map test is on Friday.

Get Health tests signed.

Daily Update--Feb.9/10

ELA--Vocabulary booklet is to be completed by Thursday. Students should already be working on their third book project.

Math--Review #2--page 15 on the worksheet--#6,7,and 19; and work on page 25(second booklet)#5 a and b,#10 c and d. All due for tomorrow. There will be Math homework every night up to the assessment next Wednesday. Extra help is offered every noon hour until next Wednesday. Please take advantage of this opportunity.

SS--Map work for both 8C and 8T is due for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Feb.8/10

ELA--Book projects #1 and 2 are due tomorrow. Vocabulary unit 5 synonyms and antonyms section is due tomorrow.

Math--We have started review for the Math Assessment which will be writted next week Wednesday. For tomorrow, they should have completed page 8--#4,5,10,11,12, and 17.

Remember to hand in the forms that were handed out on Friday.

Daily Update--Feb.5/10

The only homework the students have this weekend is to work on their book projects. Two projects must be completed and handed in by Tuesday.

An envelope was sent home in regards to immunization. Please return to the office as soon as possible.

We had our reading party today. Now to read towards our February goal.

Have a great weekend!

8S--Test on the location of bones on Monday.

Daily Update--Feb. 4/10

We completed the ELA Assessment today. Information about the Math Assessment will be handed out tomorrow.

Students should take the opportunity right now when there has not been much homework assigned and work on their second book project which is now due.

We have a SS test tomorrow on the Eygptian vocabulary that was presented in class this week.

Tomorrow we will have our class party for reaching our class December reading goal. Remember to bring the items that you offered to bring.

Daily Update--Feb.2/10

Today the students wrote Part A of the ELA assessment.Tomorrow they will write the short story section, and they will continue with the essay writing.

ELA--Students should be working on their second book project. Review the grammar/editting practice sheets.

Math--We will have a short assessment on multiplying and dividing of fractions tomorrow. We were to have it today,but we ran out of time.

SS--Review the vocabulary from the presentations as we will be writing a test on those words on Friday.

Daily Update--Feb.1/10

Tomorrow the students will be writing the first part of their ELA assessment in the morning. They need to remember to bring their pencil case with pens and pencils, an eraser, and a dictionary. They also need their reading book. Tomorrow will be the expository writing section (essay writing) and reading the two short stories.

ELA--The students have a grammar worksheet to complete for tomorrow. It involves editting.

Math--I will be giving the students a short Math test on the concepts we have studied in fractions. It will consist of about 12 questions, similar to their Math homework over the weekend.

SS--Start reviewing the Egypt words that were presented in class. The vocabulary test on these words will be on Friday. Bring in your signed SS test.

8C--Vocabulary test on the Egypt words which were presented in class is on Thursday.

8S--Test on the location of the bones will be next MOnday.

Daily Update--Jan. 28/10

ELA--Have the comprehension questions on the short story,"Catch" done for Monday. This is in preparation for the ELA assessment. Complete the grammar worksheet for Monday. Work on your book project.

Math--Complete the sheet on "Assessment Review" for Monday. You will have a short quiz on these concepts on Tuesday.

SS--We started presenting our words today. Make certain your poster is complete and your model is in school for Monday. Bring in your signed test.

8C--Vocabulary test (on Thursday)on the Egyptian words that were presented in class. Study/Review your notes, and the words are also in your textbook which you can review.

A letter outlining the ELA assessment next week was distributed today. Please ask your son/daughter to see it. If you have any questions, just phone or email me.
Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Jan. 27/10

ELA--The short story questions and character map need to be completed for tomorrow. They are in preparation of the ELA assessment next week. You should be working on your second book project due next week.

Math--Worksheet pages 214-215--#5 and then in problem format #7,8a, 9, and 12 for tomorrow.

SS--Your word-a-day project with a model is due tomorrow. We will start presenting tomorrow. You must also get your SS test signed and returned to class for tomorrow.

Next week the students will be writing their ELA assessment which will run over three days starting next Tuesday. I did not get around to handing out the letter today, and I apologize for that. The students will take the letters home tomorrow. They cannot study for this assessment other than keeping up with their daily assignments and reading. They have been working in class on a variety of prepatory questions, and will be getting more grammar sheets to review and work on over the weekend.

Daily Update--Jan.22/10

ELA--Work on the second book project which should be finished by the end of the month or first week of February.

SS--Students need to have their "Word-a-day" completed by Tuesday. Remember the model also needs to be in school by Tuesday for your presentations.

8C--Be ready to present your word on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Jan.19/10

ELA--Grammmar worksheet is due Thursday. You should be working on your next book project.

Math--Worksheet 6.2--#5, and then in problem format #7,8, and 11.

Health--Test on the location of the bones and knowing the scientific and common names of the bones is on Friday.

SS--You have been introduced to the new "Word-a-day" assignment. It is due in a week.

8C SS--Your word-a-day assignment is due Friday.

Remember that you need to be in school tomorrow by 7:15. Busses are leaving at 7:30 to Brandon. You should bring a lunch with you,as well as comfortable shoes. Bring a book or something to keep you occupied on the bus ride. We will be arriving back home at around 5:15.

Daily Update--Jan. 18/10

ELA--All essays are due tomorrow. Students should be working on their second book report.

Math--6.2 worksheet is due tomorrow.

Science--Your shoe box or kleenex box is due tomorrow for your experiment.

SS-Get Map quiz signed.

Health--Test on the location of the bones as well as the scientific names and their common names will be on Friday of this week.

8C--Get your test signed and returned tomorrow. You should be working on your Word-a-day project.

Please remember to bring in your signed permission form to go to Brandon Ag days this Wednesday.

Daily Update--Jan.15/10

ELA--The essay is due Monday/Tuesday. We will be having our Spelling Bee Monday morning,so the only time for further editting on the essay will be at noon hour. Some students have not handed in their first book report,and even though the reports are not due until March 11 (technically), I want them to learn time management skills. They must meet time lines now,so I will be asking some students to stay in at noon to accomplish some work.

SS--We wrote our open book test today. Students still need to hand in their signed Map Quiz.

Science--Have a shoe box or a kleenex box into class.

For our field trip to Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon on Wed., students need to hand in a sign permission slip. A detailed letter was sent home yesterday.
Have a great weeekend!

Daily Update--Jan.14/10

Happy Ukrainian New Year!!

ELA--Second draft of the essay is due if you have editted with me. The final good copy is due Monday/Tuesday.

SS--Test is tomorrow. Be prepared. Sumerian letter is due tomorrow as well. Have your Map quiz signed and returned tomorrow.

Science--Get test signed and returned to class. Bring a shoe box or empty kleenex box to class. Test on light sources on Monday.

Remember to bring in your permission slip to go to the Cougar game tomorrow. Also give your parents the letter in regards to our trip to Manitoba Ag Days.

Daily Update--Jan.13/10

ELA--I editted with a few more students today, and am hoping to edit the rest tomorrow.The next step is the second draft to be done on the computer, and then a final edit. Work on book reports.

SS--Continue to review for Friday's test. Letters are due Friday.

Science--We dissected the sheep's heart today. Ask at home what they thought of it. Bring in a shoebox for class.

Daily Update--Jan.12/10

ELA--Rough drafts of the essay should be completed tomorrow so I can edit with individual students.

Math--Worksheet page 109--#16 a,b,and c, and then in problem format--#17,19, and 20 for tomorrow.

SS--Review every night for the open book test on Friday. You have the booklet to review , and you should be going over the info in the textbook and know where the information is located (use sticky notes). Know the aspects of the culture. Your Sumerian letter is also due Friday.

Science--Get test signed and bring in a shoe box.

Students will need a signed permission sheet if they are planning on attending the Cougar hockey game Friday morning.

Daily Update--Jan.11/10

There was no update for the end of last week as I was away for Ukrainian Christmas which I celebrate with my family. I hope this did not cause any headaches for anyone. Students did go over homework at the end of each day with the substitute.

ELA--Some mobiles were not handed in today;they are due tomorrow. Students should finish the rough draft of their essay by Wednesday so I can edit with them. The essay will be due by Monday the latest.

Math--Fractions--handout page 108--#6,8,11 a and b,#13 for tomorrow.

SS--Open book test on Friday on Mesopotamia. Start review by knowing the textbook and where the information is located. Review the booklet of questions. The Sumerian letter is due Friday.

Science--Get test signed. Bring in a shoebox for tomorrow's class.

Daily Update--Jan.6/10

ELA--Students are working on their novel assignments and their essays now. Jot notes should be their first step in the essay writing.

SS--Map quiz tomorrow and the second sheet of questions in the Mesopotamia booklet.

The torch run is tomorrow. Please dress warmly and wear red.

ily Update--Jan.5/10

ELA--Novel assignments are due. Students know which ones they have already handed in and which need to be completed.

SS--Map quiz is on Thursday. Practice on the blank ones handed out today. Also work on your booklet--questions #6 to 11 for Thursday.

Science--Title page is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Jan.4/10

Happy New Year!!

I trust everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed their holidays.
Everything was back to business in grade 8 today!

ELA--Students should be working on their novel assignments---firstly, cover jackets should be completed and handed in asap. Many have already handed in their creations. The character mobile is next on the list, and it can only be done at home where the students can collect the necessary items that will represent their chosen character's personality. Do not forget to hand in the written section of this assignment. This mobile should be handed in by the end of the week. Check the rubrics for particular criteria for each assignment.
The first book project should also be handed in by the end of the week orMonday to stay on schedule. We will be adding up our December reading pages tomorrow, and signing our January calendars. I hope students reached their individual goals.
I will be introducing essay writing tomorrow, and students will start writing essays, so it is important that the other assignments are close to being finished very soon.

Math--We started our new unit--Fractions--today. No homework tonight.

Science--Title page on Optics is due Wednesday.

SS--We started correcting our Mesopotamia booklet today. Students need to review for their Map quiz which will be written on Thursday.