Daily Update--Dec.22/11

The only homework the students have over the holidays is to read to reach their December reading goal, and to complete their next book report which is due Tuesday, January 10.

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year. May peace, love, and laughter fill your homes during this season, and throughout the year.

See you Monday, January 9, Day 6.

Happy Holidays!

Daily Update--Dec.20/11

ELA--Students wrote their chapter 11 and 12 comprehension test today. The only homework they have now is to work on their second book project which is due either by Thursday, Dec.22 or Tuesday, January 10 (if they want to work during the holidays). They are also working on the cover jacket for The Outsiders. They are entering this in our class contest, and it is due January 13.

Math--We started fractions today. 6.1 worksheet was assigned in class.

Tomorrow I will be going sking with the students. They need to be at school by 7:3o so we can board the busses and leave by 8, the latest. Those not sking will have regular classes. On Thursday, the grade 8 students will be going curling in the morning (after the pancake breakfast) and it will cost $2 and the yellow permission form needs to be signed. If they would like to go to Winkler in the afternoon to watch a movie, it will cost $10.00, and a pink permissson form needs to be signed and brought to the office. If they remain at school, acitivities will be happening here as well.

Daily Update--Dec.19/11

ELA--You need to reread chapters 11 and 12 in the novel in preparation of the comprehension test tomorrow. You are also working on your second book report or IRP which is due either by this Thursday or you can have the holidays to work on it, and hand it in on Tuesday, January 10.

That is it for homework tonight. Have a good evening! Tomorrow is ugly sweater day.

Daily Update--Dec.16/11

I am sorry that I am doing this on Saturday morning, but the internet was off Friday afternoon as the power in the school kept going off and on.

ELA--Students need to work on their Christmas story and the cover jacket, as they are due for Monday. Remember that you need the jot notes, rough drafts, and the good copy along with a front and back cover. You should also prepare for the comprehension test on chapters 11 and 12 in the novel. This test will be written on Tuesday. Work on your second book project due either Thursday or January 10.

Math--No homework as the test was written on Friday.

SS--Have your test signed and returned to class.

As a class, we have decided that we will have our English/Ukrainian Christmas party in the new year--January 17, Day 6 as there are so many other happenings going on next week in school. We plan on playing games, hopefully going outside and playing in the snow, and sharing in food.

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Dec.15/11

ELA--Work on the next draft of your story, and on the cover jacket. Everything is due Monday. Novel comprehension test on chapters 11 and 12 will be on Tuesday.

Math--Last review before tomorrow's test--worksheet pg 263--#1,2,3,6,10,and 12, and on the flipside--#5,9,and 10. Work on any more questions that deal with concepts that you are still struggling with.

SS--Get your test signed and returned tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec.14/11

ELA--Work on your revisions of the Christmas story, and work on the cover jacket. All due next Monday/Tuesday. Your second book report or IRP is due either before holidays (Dec.22) or January 10.

Math--Complete the End of Review worksheet and do question 17 on page 150 in the textbook. Unit test is on Friday.

SS--Get your test signed and returned tomorrow. Have the worksheet on Ancient Words completed for tomorrow.

French: Conjugate the verbs.

8C--SS--Get your test signed and returned tomorrow. Have the worksheet on Ancient Words completed for tomorrow.

8R--SS--Get your test signed and returned tomorrow. Have the worksheet on Ancient Words completed for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec.13/11

ELA--A few students still need to complete the rough draft of their Christmas story. All students should self-edit and think about a creative cover jacket. We will be editting together tomorrow. The final good copy is due next Monday/Tuesday.

Math--The students voted today, and decided that we would write the unit test on Friday if all goes well, we complete the review, and are ready to write. Tonight's homework is the "End of Review" booklet #1 to 5 for tomorrow.

SS--Complete the worksheet on "Ancient Words" for tomorrow.

8R--SS--Complete the worksheet on "Ancient Words" for tomorrow. Get the test signed and returned tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec.12/11

I was away on Friday and did not update the blog, so I apologize for anyone who checked and did not find an entry.

Today in ELA students have three novel assignments which they are taking home to get signed. They need to return these tomorrow. They should also have their rough draft of the Christmas story done for tomorrow unless they have spoken to me. If they would like to get ahead of things, they can work on their second book project and complete it by next Thursday;otherwise it is due January 10.

Math--We have started review for our Unit 4 test. In the textbook, page 150, complete questions 1 to 6, and #9 for tomorrow. We will decide on a test date in tomorrow's class.

SS--Have the concept relationship frame completed for tomorrow.

8C--SS--Get test signed and returned tomorrow.

8R--SS--Have the concept relationship frame completed for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec.8/11

ELA--Christmas story rough draft should be done by Monday/Tuesday. Review unit 4 vocabulary words for Monday's test. I handed out chapter 8 and 9 comprehension questions today. Read the two chapters in the novel and work on those questions which will be due Monday, with some class time given tomorrow to work on them. Begin working on your second book report.

Math--Questions # 9 and 11 on the purple sheet, and in the textbook page 148 #4,5, and 6 are due tomorrow.

SS--Work on your world map which will be due Monday, with some class time given tomorrow.

Science--Get test signed, and complete #11 booklet.

8C--SS--Work on your world map which is due tomorrow.

8R--SS--Work on your world map which will be due Monday, with some class time given tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec.7/11

ELA--The students should have their storyline figured out for their Christmas writing. We will be starting our rough draft tomorrow on the computers. The vocabulary unit 4 test has been moved to MOnday. They should also be working on their next book report which is due either Dec.22 or Jan.10.

Math--We went over 4.4 today. I assigned the purple worksheet #1 to 4 ,#6 and 7 for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec.5/11

ELA--There are a few book projects/IRP's which were not handed in today. Those must be in tomorrow. Vocabulary booklet is to be completed for tomorrow. Begin brainstorming ideas for your Christmas story which we will start writing this week.

Math--Review the concept "Percent of a Number" as you will be writing a quiz on it tomorrow. Some students need to hand in a signed blue assessment sheet from last week.

SS--Civilization web is due tomorrow.

Science--Get your test signed and returned tomorrow. Booklet 10 is due tomorrow.

French--Project is due Wednesday.

8C--CC--Civilization web is due tomorrow.

8R--SS--Civilization web and timeline hunt are due tomorrow.

Music students need to be in the library by 6:45 tonight.
Anyone interested in going on the ski trip on Dec.21 must have their forms in by tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec.2/11

ELA--The first IRP or book report is due MOnday. We signed our December calendar so remember to read daily. The unit 4 vocabulary booklet is due Tuesday.

Math--The white worksheet on percent of a number questions #1,3,6,8,10, 12,16,17,18,21,22, and in problem format #30 are due Monday. We will be having an assessement on this concept on Tuesday. Extra help again on Monday.

SS--Review your notes for Monday's test. Remember that you will have to hand in your notes after the test.

Science--Get your test signed and complete booklet #10.

8C--SS--Read pages 50 and 52 and complete the civilization quiz.

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Dec. 1/11

Can you believe it is already December!

ELA--The students will be writing a comprehension test on chapter 6 of the novel tomorrow. Please look over the chapter and check details in preparation of the test. Have unit 4 synonyms and antonyms page completed for tomorrow. Your first IRP or book report is due Monday, Dec. 5.

Math--The blue assessment paper was handed back, and corrections need to be done and a signature is needed for tomorrow. The assignment on 4.3 page 142 and 143 #3 a and b, #5 a and b, #6 b and c, and in problem format #8 and 11 due tomorrow.

SS--Go over your notes as the test on ancient structures and settlements will be on Monday.

8C--SS--Go over your notes as the test on ancient structures and settlements is tomorrow. You need to hand in your notes as part of the test.

8R--SS--Go over your notes as the test on ancient structures and settlements is tomorrow. You need to hand in your notes as part of the test.

Daily Update--Nov.30/11

I was a way at a conference today with some students, but there is some work that needs to be done.

ELA--Students need to have their letter to Sodapop completed for tomorrow. Make sure you have your jot notes, rough draft that shows signs of self-editting, and a good copy which is double-spaced and 12 font. This should be ready to hand in at the beginning of ELA class. Do not be printing or still typing at the beginning of class tomorrow. You should also be working on your first IRP or book report which is due Dec.5.

Math--There was not enough time to assign any work tonight.

SS--Go over notes, and prepare for a test. The test will probably be written on Monday instead of Friday.

8C--SS--Review notes for your test on Friday.

8R--SS--Review notes for your test on Friday

Daily Update--Nov.29/11

ELA--We had our reading party during our ELA class today, so the students should have their rough draft of the letter completed from yesterday's homework. We will edit and work on the good copy in class tomorrow. It should all be ready to hand in Thursday morning Use time to work on the first IRP or book report which is due Dec.5.

Math--No homework.

SS--Review the notes that they have obtained so far from the presentations in class. The test on the ancient settlements and structures is tentatively set for Friday, so they should review every night.

8C--SS--Review the notes that they have obtained so far from the presentations in class. The test on the ancient settlements and structures is set for Friday, so they should review every night. One test question will be to hand in their notes so make sure they are complete and legible.

8R--SS--Review the notes that they have obtained so far from the presentations in class. The test on the ancient settlements and structures is set for Friday, so they should review every night. One test question will be to hand in their notes so make sure they are complete and legible.

Thank you to the students who supplied our party with food today. We greatly appreciate it.
I will be away tomorrow to a conference with a group of students, but I will update the blog early evening.

Daily Update--Nov.28/11

ELA--The students need to complete their rough draft of the letter from Ponyboy to Sodapop for tomorrow. The criteria is explained on the handout. They should also be working on the first IRP or book report which is due Dec.5.

Math--The 4.3 pink worksheet #1 and 3 is due tomorrow.

SS--Students should go over their presentation notes so they are ready to present their research project tomorrow. We are taking down notes during the presentations, and then will have a test at the end of all presentations (end of the week).

8C--SS--Students should go over their presentation notes so they are ready to present their research project tomorrow. We are taking down notes during the presentations, and then will have a test at the end of all presentations (end of the week).

8R--SS--Students should go over their presentation notes so they are ready to present their research project tomorrow. We are taking down notes during the presentations, and then will have a test at the end of all presentations (end of the week).

We will be having our October reading party tomorrow afternoon, and I thank the students who graciously offered to bring food and movies. This is a reminder for them for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov.25/11

Thank you to everyone who came out for our parent-student-teacher conferences. It was great to see everyone. I would like the students to make sure they have handed in their portfolio binder and scrapbook by Monday so we will have it for second term.

ELA--Continue daily reading and work on your first IRP or book report which is due Dec.5. You also have to read chapter 5 of the novel by Monday.

Math--Complete the pink worksheet, and review for the assessment on conversions which we will have on Monday.

SS--Your project on the Ancient Settlements and Structures is due Monday. Do not forget your model that goes with the project. We will start presenting the projects on Monday, as well.

Think about what you can bring for food for our October reading party on Tuesday. The students who did not bring any food for the September party should be the ones to bring this month. Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Nov.23/11

ELA--You should be working on your first IRP or book report. The first one in due Monday, Dec.5.

Math--The pink worksheet is due MOnday. We will not have a Math class tomorrow because students will be writing their Science test in that period tomorrow. I will be giving them an assessment quiz on the concept of conversions on Monday. Review the concept.

Science--Study for tomorrow's test.

SS--Project and model due Monday.

8C--SS--Project and model due tomorrow.

8R--SS--Project and model due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov.22/11

ELA--The comprehension questions for chapter 4 are due tomorrow. Remember to have the answers in complete sentences with correct grammar, and with thorough answers. The students were given a handout as to the term two routine for the writing that accompanies their daily reading. It will be 1 IRP and 3 different book reports for this term. The handout has 13 different choices so hopefully many will be suitable to the books they are reading right now.

Math--Continue to review Mental Percent conversions for our surprise quizzes, one of which we had today.

Science--Study for Thursday test.

SS--Continue research for your project which is due Monday.

8C--SS--Your project and model is due Thursday.

8R--SS--Your project and model is due Thursday.

Daily Update--Nov.21/11

ELA--We finally completed our portfolios and scrapbooks today so the students are taking them home tonight. Hopefully you will have time to look over them with your son/daughter before our interview time on Thursday/Friday. I will ask that the students bring these portfolios with them to the interview. I asked the students to hand in their chapter 3 summaries and reflections write up tomorrow.

Math--We did not have a Math class today because of the Kevin Brooks presentation. The students should review their Mental Math conversion chart as we will have a short quiz on it soon.

SS--They need to be researching their chosen ancient structure or settlement and work on the project. We missed our SS period today, so we may have to push back the due date.

Science--Review for Thursday's test.

8C--SS--Projects due Thursday.

8R--SS--Projects due Thursday.

Daily UPdate--Nov.18/11

ELA--Chapter three summary and reflections writing assigment and all steps must be completed and ready to hand in in Monday. All writing steps need to be stapled together when handing it in.

Math--Review the Mental Math Conversion Chart as we will have a quiz on it on Tuesday.

SS--Continue the research of your ancient structure or settlement. The project will be due by Thursday. Remember the model that goes with the project.

Science--You have a unit test on Thursday. Start studying now as you have all the necessary papers.

8C--SS--Continue the research of your ancient structure or settlement. The project will be due by Thursday. Remember the model that goes with the project.

8R--SS--Continue the research of your ancient structure or settlement. The project will be due by Thursday. Remember the model that goes with the project.

Report cards went home today. Please sign the envelop, and return just the signed envelop (not the report card) to school on Monday. Anyone who has not yet handed the paper for an interview time please bring it in on Monday.
Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Nov.17/11

ELA--We were working on our scrapbooks today. Students need to work on their chapter 3 summaries and reflections which are all due Monday.

Math--Review the Mental Math Conversion Chart as I will be giving the students a surprise quiz on these percents at any time.

SS--Continue researching your ancient settlements and structures.

Science--Unit test next Thursday.

8C-SS--Continue researching your ancient settlements and structures.

8R--SS--Continue researching your ancient settlements and structures.

There are still a few students who have not brought in their scrapbook and/or binder for portfolios. They must be in tomorrow.
A letter went home today about booking times for parent-student-teacher interviews next week. Please ask the students for the bright neon letter and have them return it tomorrow as it is first come first serve basis.

Daily Update--Nov.16/11

ELA--The complete rough draft of the novel's chapter 3 reflections is due tomorrow. That is step #3. Anyone who needs to redo their "Evidence of Learning" illustration has until Friday to do so. Last day for signed chapter 2 quizzes, and then tomorrow you will spend time with me at noon hour.

Math-We did not have a class today, so make certain your chart is completed.

SS for all classes--Research your ancient world structure or permanent settlement.

There are a few students who STILL do not have their scrapbook and /or portfolio binder in class. Please get it in.

Daily Update--Nov.15/11

ELA--The Chapter 3 assignment step 1 and 2 should already be done and been self-editted and had a teacher edit. Work on step 3 which deals with a rough draft of the reflections. I said you should have atleast half of that done for tomorrow. Chapter 2 comprehension test needs to be signed and handed in tomorrow or you will be spending time with me at noon. "Evidence of Learning" vocabulary illustrations were handed back today, and many need to be redone because they are not acceptable. You have until Friday to redo them following the suggestions written on the back of the paper.

Math--Mental Math conversion chart of fractions is due tomorrow. Check on the patterns that arise in the chart.

SS--8T--Complete the Compare and Contrast Frame for tomorrow.

8R--SS--Research your ancient settlement or structure for the project which is due next week.

8C--SS--Research your ancient settlement or structure for the project which is due next week.

Electronics test tomorrow.

Sewing poster is due tomorrow.

Please remember to bring in your scrapbook and empty binder to school tomorrow. We need it to work on our portfolios.

Daily Update--Nov.10/11

ELA--Continue daily reading for the weekend. I returned the Chapter 2 comprehension quizzes which students need to get signed and brought back to school on Tuesday. They need to read the rest of chapter 3, and I handed out their next novel writing assignment. The jot notes and rough draft of the summary need to be done for Tuesday.

Math--4.2 in the textbook--questions--a and b in #4,5,6,7,8,9,and all of #11, and #13 in problem format. Due Tuesday.

SS--Have the first 5 categories of the Compare and Contrast frame completed for Tuesday.

Sewing--Poster due Day 4.

Electronics test on Day4

8C-SS--Compare and Contrast frame is due Tuesday.

8R-SS--Compare and Contrast frame is due Tuesday. Start researching your ancient permanent settlement or ancient structure.

Remember to bring a scrapbook and binder to school for your portfolio.

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Nov. 9/11

ELA--The final IRP's are due tomorrow. The "Hero" paragraph, (web, rough draft, and good copy) are due tomorrow. Remember to bring a picture of your hero as well.

Math--Worksheet #4.2--questions #1,2, and 3 are to be done on the sheet, and #4 b,c,and e, #5,6,7 in problem format, #8 a and c, and #9 are to be done in your scribbler for tomorrow.

Sewing--Poster is due for Day 4.

8C--SS--Complete the first two categories in the Compare and Contrast frame.

8R--SS--Completet the next 3 categories in the Compare and Contrast frame.

Remember to bring your scrapbook and extra binder to school for next week.

Wear a poppy for tomorrow's Remembrance Day Service.

Daily Update-Nov.8/11

ELA--The unit test for vocabulary unit3 will be written tomorrow morning. The last IRP for this term is due tomorrow or, the latest, Thursday, if you have spoken to me. The rough draft of the "Hero" paragraph is due tomorrow. Look for a picture of your hero and bring it to school.

Please bring your scrapbook and an empty binder to school for Monday.

Daily Update--Nov. 7/11

ELA--Students' "Evidence of Learning" illustration is due tomorrow at the beginning of class. They need to be reviewing the words in Unit 3 as the unit test is on Wednesday. Their 3rd IRP is due by Wednesday. Hopefully some can be handing in a 4th IRP at that time too. We started a creative writing piece today on the subject of "Heroes". For tomorrow students need to have their web of atleast 7 traits of their chosen hero. We will begin writing the paragraph tomorrow.

Math--I gave the students 3 board questions to calculate for tomorrow. We are working on conversions in percent.

SS-We will be writing a short quiz tomorrow on the Cro-Magnons. The students have notes from the gallery today as well as pages 34-37 in the textbook to studt from.

Students were reminded to bring in their scrapbooks to class, as well as an extra binder that will work as their portfolio binder.

Daily Update--November 4/11

ELA--Please reread chapter 2 in the novel and be prepared to write a comprehension test on the details and events of that chapter on Monday. You third IRP is due by next Wednesday. I hope some students are challenging themselves to write a fourth IRP by that date. "Evidence of Learning" illustration of a unit 3 vocabulary word is due Tuesday.

Math--Calculate the three questions that were written on the board--conversions.

French--Project due Monday.

8C and 8R SS--You have a short test on the Cro-Magnons on Monday. Use the textbook and your notes from our gallery walk to study.

Have a good weekend!
Picture retakes are on Monday.

Daily Update--Nov.3/11

ELA--For tomorrow the students need to have their Mind Map of the characters in the novel completed and ready to hand in at the beginning of class. We started reading chapter 2 of the novel today, and the students need to finish reading the chapter and be prepared to write a comprehension test on the events of that chapter on MOnday. They need to read the chapter, and I suggested that they read it again and pay close attention to details. Their third IRP is due by Nov.9.

French--Their project is due MOnday.

Cooking--Students have a test tomorrow.

Have a good evening.

Daily Update--Nov.2/11

ELA--The "Mind Map" for the novel is due Friday. Please remember to have it colour-coded and presented in a neat, creative manner. Check over chapter 1 in the novel for the information. Work on your next IRP which is due next Wednesday. I assigned the "Evidence of Learning" for vocabulary unit 3 which is an illustration of the chosen word. We started work on it today, and will set a due date tomorrow.

Math--Textbook 4.1 page 128-129--#4, 5, 6 a,c,e,and f, #7,8,9, and #11 for tomorrow.

French--Project is due by Monday.

Daily Update--Nov.1/11

WOW! November 1st!

ELA--We tallied up our pages today for our October reading goal and it looks like the students reached and even surpassed their class goal of 20300 pages which is wonderful. They have now signed a November reading contract and have set the class goal at 22222 pages for December 1st. Their third IRP is due by November 9. I have stressed that there are many who could challenge themselves and try for four IRP's because they have read the books. Go for it, 8T!
The rough draft of the Mind Map for the novel is due tomorrow.

Math--The green worksheet 4.1 is due for tomorrow. The pink Unit Test should be signed and returned tomorrow.

Science--Some students have not handed in a signed Functions test which should have been handed in by now.

Health--The Anti-smoking presentation is due tomorrow.

Any students who have not handed in signed tests for an subject must get them signed and returned to class tomorrow.

Daily Update--October 31/11

Being Halloween, I have not assigned any homework for tonight, however, if students have some time they can be working on their next IRP. They need to work on their Health smoking presentation due Wednesday, and some students need to get in signed tests to me asap.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Daily Update--October 28/11

ELA--Last weekend to read to reach individual October reading goals which we will tally up on Tuesday. Vocabulary booklet is to be completed for Monday. Start working on your character mind map for the novel. I am still waiting for signed vocabulary unit 2 tests.

Math--Students did a super job on their unit test. Please get them signed and returned on MOnday.

SS--Work on your note-taking of info on pages 30 and 31. After 10-15 minutes on Monday,
I will collect your notes.

Health--Your anti-smoking presentation will be due Tuesday.

8C--SS--Work on your note-taking of info on pages 30 and 31. On Monday I will collect your notes.

8R--SS--Work on your note-taking of info on pages 30 and 31, and the "Putting into Words" worksheet which is due Monday.

We had our reading party today. Thank you to the students who brought food.

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--October 27/11

ELA--Some signed vocabulary tests still need to be handed in. Vocabulary booklet needs to be completed for Monday. Our October reading calendar is due next Tuesday.

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

SS--The "Origin of Life" opinion paper is due tomorrow because we switched our SS class today to a Health class.

Health--The Anti-smoking Presentations are due next Tuesday.

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

8R-SS--The note-taking assignment and the "Putting into Words" worksheet are both due Monday.

We are having our September Reading Party tomorrow afternoon when we will be watching a movie and sharing in some munchies. Some students have offered to bring food for the class so I thank them in advance.

Picture money and forms should be in the office.

Daily Update--October 26/11

ELA--Venn diagram is due tomorrow. Have the synonyms and antonyms page completed for tomorow. Hand in signed Unit 2 vocabulary tests.

MAth--REVIEW for the test tomorrow. Review sheet was given out today.

SS--Work on "Origins of Life" opinion paper due tomorrow.

8C--SS--Work on "Origins of Life" opinion paper due Friday.

8R--SS--Notes from pages 30 and 31 due tomorrow. Use your own chosen graphic organizer.

Daily Update--October 25/11

ELA--We started reading chapter one of the novel, The Outsiders. A Venn Diagram has been assigned in which students need to compare and contrast the two gangs. This is due no later than Thursday. We also started Vocabulary unit 3. The page with synonyms and antonyms will be due Thursday with about 10 minutes of class time tomorrow to work on it.

Math --Unit test is on Thursday, so the next review is the pink worksheet #4, #5 c and f, #10 a and b, #12 d and e, #13 c and d, #16 for tomorrow.

SS--The "Origins of Life" opinion paper is due by Thursday, and we had class time to work on it today.

Cooking test on Day 4.

Picture forms and money due tomorrow.

We will be having our September Reading Party (finally)on Friday afternoon. The students decided to watch a movie and have food to eat. They are to ask at home tonight if they can bring anything to eat. We will have half the class bring food for everyone this time, and then the other half will be responsible for food for the next class party. Thank you in advance.

Daily Update--October 24/11

ELA--Students were given their vocabulary unit 2 test back today. They need to get them signed and returned tomorrow. If anyone has not yet handed in their second IRP they need to do so tomorrow. We started our novel study with a blue KWL chart today. It needs to be completed (first two columns and the personal response at the bottom of the page) for tomorrow.

Math--Continueing our review, I handed out a green worksheet that needs to be completed for tomorrow--# 2 a,b, and c, #4, #5 a and b, and #8. Test on Thursday. Extra help every noonhour until then.

Science--Cell model is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--October 20/11

ELA--The second IRP is due Monday. Daily reading should be done as the October calendar is due Nov.1st. We will have our Sept. reading party near the end of next week.

MAth--The unit test is tentatively set for next Thursday. I have handed out a checklist and the first review worksheet which is due Monday. Extra help will be offered every noonhour next week until the test is written.

Science--The cell model is due Tuesday. Please use the weekend to construct it. Do not wait until Monday night please.

French--Sac a dos is due Tuesday.

Picture forms and money need to be handed into the office. Enjoy the weekend!

Daily Update--October 19/11

ELA--The unit test for unit 2 vocabulary is tomorrow. Apostrophe booklet is due tomorrow. The second IRP is due early next week.

Math--Students who wrote the rewrite need to get the tests signed. We will be having the end of unit test next week. Checklist will be handed out tomorrow.

SS--Compare and Contrast Frame is due tomorrow.

Science--Cell model is due next Tuesday.

French--Sac a dos is due tomorrow.

Picture forms and money should be handed into the office asap.

Daily Update--October 18/11

It was nice to be back with the students today.

ELA--Students are working on their second IRP which is due by next Monday/Tuesday. Good copies of their "Evidence of Learning" paragraph is due tomorrow which many have already completed. All aspects of the writing process needs to be handed in with their paragraphs. Vocabulary unit 2 test will be written on Thursday, so review words tonight. Bio poems were handed in and they look great.

SS--The compare and contrast frame on primary and secondary sources is due Thursday.

Science-- The Cell Diagram quiz is tomorrow. Cell model is due next Tuesday.

Art--Assignment due tomorrow.

8R--SS--The compare and contrast frame on primary and secondary sources is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct.12/11

ELA--Students are working on their bio poems. I introduced their Evidence of Learning assignment for unit 2. It is writing a paragraph. Criteria has been handed out. They need to brainstorm ideas and begin their rough draft. Continue to work on their second IRP.

Math--Assignment worksheet 1.5 page 22--#4,5,6, 7 a and c, #8 and 9 for tomorrow. Continue to review for the rewrite on Friday.

Science--Functions test on Thursday. Begin gathering items for your cell model.

Music--Test tomorrow.

French--Test on Friday.

8R--SS--Complete 2-Column Note-taking chart for tomorrow.

I will be away for a few days and will not be back at school until Tuesday, so there will be no blog updates until then. I have let the students know and homework will still be listed up on the board in the room and they will be recording it in their agendas at the end of each day.

Daily update--October 11/11

ELA--Students have had their rough drafts of their bio poems editted by me and are now working on the good copies which will be due Monday. They need to get their vocabulary unit 1 tests signed and returned to me. The next IRP is due around Oct. 20/24.

Math--Math tests need to be signed, and corrections done. The students who received less than 75% on their test must be in for extra help every noon hour until Friday at which time they will write the rewrite. Use the test questions as review.

Science: Functions test is on Thursday.

French--Test on Friday.

Music: Test on Thursday.

Any students interested in attending the Fair Trade Conference in Morden on November 30 need to have the 3 forms filled out and returned to me before next Tuesday. I can take only 6 students to the conference,so please let me know if you are interested. If any parents need further information, please contact me.

Daily Update--October 7/11

In ELA, the students need to complete their Unit 2 vocabulary booklet for Tuesday. They should also start working on the second IRP which is due tentatively around Oct.20. The rough draft of the bio-poem is due Tuesday for editting, and they should be thinking about how they will creatively display the poem. It will probably be due by the end of next week. We have not set a due date yet.

Math--I returned their Math tests today. They need to work on their corrections to be done on a separate sheet of paper and get the test signed. I will be having extra help classes at noon next week with a Math test rewrite on Friday. Anyone who received less than 75% must come in for extra help in order to write the rewrite. Anyone else is welcome to come as well. There is also an asssignment from Thursday's class which was worksheet #1.4 on Powers--#3 a and b, #4a, #5 b,d, and f,#6, #7, and #12 for Tuesday. Most students should have completed this in class.

Science--Students have a spelling test on the names of the organelles on Tuesday.

Enjoy the long weekend and Happy Thanksgiving!

Daily Update--October 5/11

ELA--Students need to have the synonyms and antonyms page in UNit 2 vocabulary completed for tomorrow. Hand in signed UNit 1 vocabulary tests. Work on the rough draft of the Bio-poems.

Math--We wrote our first mid-unit test, so I hope everyone had prepared and did well.

SS-Students have tomorrow's class and Friday's class, and then the personal timelines are to be handed in by noon on Friday.

French--The timelines are to be done and colour coded by Friday.

8C--SS--Timelines are due tomorrow by 2:30.

8R--SS--Timelines are due by 9:00 tomorrow morning.

Picture day is Friday so please remember to bring in the form by then.

Daily update--Oct.4/11

In ELA, the vocabulary test was handed back. Students need to get them signed and returned tomorrow. We started our UNit 2 vocabulary unit. Students need to have the Synonym/Antonym page completed for Thursday. We also started our Bio-poems. Students are working on the rough draft and choosing descriptive adjectives right now. A rubric with criteria was handed out today. No deadline has been set yet.

Math--I handed out another review sheet today, and asked the students to complete #1 to 4, #10,11,12,16, and 17 and on the other side--#5,6, and 10 a. If they need more questions, they can do the others on that worksheet and go over some questions in the textbook. The test will be written tomorrow morning.

In SS, the students need to have their personal timelines completed by Friday noon hour.

8C--SS--Personal timelines are due Thursday having one class tomorrow and one class on Thursday to work on it.

8R--SS--The personal timelines are due either after tomorrow's class or by 8:55 Thursday morning.


Picture day is Friday. There is a form which needs to be filled out and returned to school by Friday.

Daily Update--October 3/11

Students signed their October reading contract today. With the preliminary count, it looks like we have reached our September reading goal so students are entering their party suggestions and we will decide at a later date as to what type of party we will have and the date.

Tonight the students need to study for their Science test which is tomorrow. They have the checklist and their notes.

In Math, students are reviewing in preparation for Wednesday's test. Tonight they need to do the following questions from their yellow worksheet---# 7 ii and iii, #10 a and b, and #12 c and d. They also have a checklist, their textbook, and other worksheets to draw questions from for further review questions.

SS--The personal timeline will be due Friday.

8C--SS--Personal timeline is due Thursday.

8R--SS--Personal timelines are due by 9 am Thursday.

Daily Update--Sept.29/11

ELA--Our reading contracts are due Monday so I hope the students are challenging themselves to reach their individual goals. Some students asked to have their IRP handed in on Monday so make certain they are.

Math--We will be writing a Mid-Unit Test on Wednesday. Students have been given a checklist in their daily assignment scribbler. They also have a review worksheet and have been assigned #2,3,4, 5 b and c, #8 a and b, and #12 a for Monday. We had a short in-class assessment last week and a rewrite yesterday. Students should be bringing those home for signatures and returning them to class on Monday.

SS--Students should be working on their personal timelines which are tentatively due next Friday.

Science--A mid-unit test is scheduled for Wednesday. The students have a checklist and should be studying a bit every night.

Health--The Health Triangle is due Monday.

8C--SS--Students should be working on their personal timelines which are tentatively due next Thursday.

8R--SS--Students should be working on their personal timelines which are tentatively due next Thursday.

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Sept.28/11

ELA--Review for your vocabulary Unit 1 test for tomorrow. Your first reading response should be handed in tomorrow unless you have spoken to me. Evidence of Learning illustration is due tomorrow.

SS--Work on gathering information for your timeline.

Health--Your triangle is due Monday.

Science--Review for Tuesday's test.

Please remember to bring in your Terry Fox pledge sheets and money tomorrow. If you want to wear a hat, it will cost you $2 which will go towards Terry Fox Foundation.

daily Update--Sept.27/11

ELA--The word illustration for the "Evidence of Learning" will be due by Thursday morning. They should review for the vocabulary test which will be written Thursday morning. They should also be working on their IRP due Thursday.

Math--Students should review prime factorization and square roots for a very short assessment tomorrow (9 Questions).

Science--Mid unit test next Tuesday. Start reviewing.

SS--Gather information for your personal timeline.

Try to get more pledges for the Terry Fox Run/Walk which is on Thursday, 11:30.

Daily Update--Sept.26/11

In ELA, the students are working on their "Evidence of Learning" illustration. They have been given an outline describing the criteria. This is due either Wednesday or Thursday. We will also be writing a unit test on Vocabulary Unit 1 words on Thursday so the students should be reviewing the words every night. Go over definitions, synonyms, and be able to use the words correctly in their own sentences. Their first IRP reading response is also due by the end of the week. If for some reason they need the weekend to complete it, they need to speak to me before Thursday.

In Math, we did not correct the work that was assigned on Friday because the Gym Riot happened today during our Math class.

In Science, the students need to try and catch some grasshoppers for their dissection.

In SS, I introduced their first project which is a personal timeline. A handout with the criteria and the marking rubric was handed out. The students need to make a list of important events that have happened in their life so far and discuss these events at home to gather information.

8C--SS--I introduced their first project which is a personal timeline. A handout with the criteria and the marking rubric was handed out. The students need to make a list of important events that have happened in their life so far and discuss these events at home to gather information.

8R--SS--I introduced their first project which is a personal timeline. A handout with the criteria and the marking rubric was handed out. The students need to make a list of important events that have happened in their life so far and discuss these events at home to gather information.

Remember to get as many Terry Fox pledges as you can before Thursday.

Daily Update--Sept.23/11

In ELA, the students need to complete the adjective Exercises # 25 and 26 for Monday. We started working on the "Evidence of Learning" vocabulary illustration which is due tentatively next Wednesday. They have a handout explaining the criteria. They should also be working on their first reading response (IRP) which is due next Thursday.

In Math, they have a textbook assignment, page 99-100--#4 a and b, #5c, #6,10,12, and 15 due Monday.

SS--Students have a worksheet on Measuring Time and Centuries due Monday.

Science--Hopefully students can use the warm weather this weekend to collect grasshopppers for their dissection.

8C--SS--Students should be gathering information for their timelines.

8R--SS--Students should be gathering information for their timelines.

Have a good weekend! Enjoy the warm weather!

Daily Update--Sept. 22/11

In ELA we chose our words for the "Evidence of Learning" assignment. Students need to illustrate the word as well as have the synonym, definition, and a complete, descriptive sentence along with the illustration. We went over the hand out and they were shown some examples. We will work on this tomorrow and will choose a due date at that time.

Math--We reviewed a new concept--estimating square roots-- and I assigned from worksheet #3.3--# 1 to 4 to be done on the sheet, and then #5 and 7 to be done in their scribbler. Due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Sept.21/11

In ELA, we did not get a chance to correct the green adjective sheet, but we will so do tomorrow. Please check to make sure you have it completed. You should also have chosen the book that you will write your reading response to, and begin writing it. The first IRP (reading response) is due end of next week.

In Math, we worked on Mental Math, and we wrote a short assessment on perfect squares and square roots. No homework tonight.

In Science, you are asked to gather grasshoppers for your first dissection.

Daily update--Sept.20/11

In ELA--Students need to be sure their vocabulary booklet is completed for tomorrow. We were working on adjectives today, and the students have one page to complete in the booklet--page 46 for tomorrow.

In Math--do your corrections from the 3.1 textbook work which we corrected today.

I am still waiting for some students to hand in a signed purple information letter from last week. That needs to handed in asap.

Daily Update--Sept.19/11

ELA--Today we corrected the section on synonyms and antonyms in the vocabulary unit. They have now been assigned the remainder of the booklet due Wednesday. I hope students will begin their individual reading response by first choosing which book they will want to respond to.

Math--We corrected the worksheet #3.1, and now I have assigned from the textbook pages 85-87--# 6,8,10,12,15,17,19, and #25 due tomorrow. They did have atleast 20 minutes in class to work on this. It is to be done in their daily assignment scribbler and in pencil. We will be correcting in class tomorrow.

I have reminded students that if they have not done so yet, they need to hand in their registration form ,their paper fee money, their signed purple information letter, and their vaccination form. Some students have not handed in their kleenex boxes yet.

Daily Update--Sept.16/11

We have successfully completed a full week of school!

ELA--Students need to have the vocabulary page on synonyms and antonyms completed for Monday. We discussed our Independent reading program (IRP) today and students now know what to do after they have read a book. Please ask them to see the handout outlining the criteria. The first IRP response is due Thursday, Sept.29.

Math--Worksheet 3.1--questions 1 to 5, #6,7,8 A AND B, AND #9 FOR Monday. Many students completed this in class.

I have reminded the students to remember to hand in their registration forms, $5 paper fee, immunization forms, and to bring in their kleenex boxes.

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Daily Update--Sept.15/11

ELA--The friendly letter to me is due tomorrow. Remember to have the jot notes, the rough draft, and the good copy ready to hand in. We started our vocabulary unit today. We read over and discussed the 20 new words, and then I assigned the next page--Synonyms and Antonyms--for homework. It is due Monday. The students usually have two school days to complete this section.

SS--Have the Scavenger Hunt completed for tomorrow.

Science--Complete the green sheet.

8R--SS--Have the Index/Glossary page completed for tomorrow.

The Open House is tonight starting at 7pm. Hope to see you there!

Daily Update--Sept.14/11

ELA--Daily reading. The good copy of the friendly letter is due Friday at the beginning of the class. The rough draft was to be done today, and students self-editted today. Tomorrow we may have about 15 minutes to work on the good copy which is due Friday.

SS--Scavenger Hunt questions #1 to 23 are due tomorrow.

Science--Characteristic Chart is due tomorrow.

8C--SS--Complete the Scavenger Hunt questions for tomorrow.

8R-SS--Complete the Scavenger Hunt questions for tomorrow.

Any students who have not handed in their signed purple informational letter need to tomorrow. Also registration forms and paper fees are due asap. Kleenex should also be handed in.

Daily Update--Sept.13/11

ELA--The students should be reading every night. The rough draft of their friendly letter is due tomorrow so they can self-edit, and then have the good copy completed and handed in by Friday, the latest. I want them to edit on their own as this will be the first writing sample of the year. As we do more writing, I will be editting with them.

I handed out an informational letter to the students (printed on purple paper) to give to their parents. It is a short summary of what has already been covered in class, as well as an opportunity for me to inform the parents of what is going on in the subject areas. I have asked the students to get this letter signed by their parents, and return the letter to me tomorrow.

8C--SS--Have questions 1 to 12 on the Scavenger Hunt completed for tomorrow.

8R--SS--have questions 1 to 19 on the Scavenger Hunt completed for tomorrow.

Thank-you, and have a good evening.

Daily Update--Sept.12/11

Sorry that I am writing this right now, but I could not get on the internet earlier.

ELA--The students are reading every evening for atleast 20 minutes minimum. They are also working on their friendly letter to me. We have discussed the format and the criteria for this letter. A sample has also been given to the students. They are to have the rough draft done by the end of tomorrow's ELA class. They will then have to proof read and edit it, and have the final good copy completed for Thursday, we hope. That is the plan at this time, and we will see how everything goes in class.

Science-- Their title page is due tomorrow.

Registration forms and paper fees are due to the office, as well as the letter that was sent home on Friday in regards to vaccinations.
It was unfortunate that the Gym Riot did not happen today, but hopefully it will be rescheduled. The students did get to have their first class of Practical Skills which was good.

Daily Update--Sept.9/11

Well we have successfully completed our first week of school!

For homework, students need to bring in their registration forms and $5 paper fee to the office asap. Student membership fees will be sold in front of the office starting Monday, and they are $10.

ELA--Students need to read for ten minutes (or more) each evening throughout the weekend. We started a friendly letter, but nothing has been assigned for homework.

Science--The title page is due Tuesday.

The gym riot will be held on Monday afternoon, so students are encouraged to wear their team colours.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Sept. 8/11

It was another successful day today, and we did start into a bit of work.

For homework, the students need to remember to bring in their registration forms and the $5 paper fee into the office.

We did sign our September reading contract and set individual as well as a class goal, so students should be reading a minimum of 20 minutes every evening.

Have a good evening!

Daily Update--Sept.7/11

Welcome everyone to our new school year!

I hope the students had an interesting day today. I was excited to meet all the grade 8 students, and am looking forward to a great year.

Students were given my home phone number, my school email address, and this blog site which I hope they have shared with their parents. I will try to update the site every night with homework, test dates, and due dates.

For tomorrow, students need to bring in their signed registration package, their $5 paper fee, and their school supplies which we talked about today.

Have an enjoyable evening, and I'll see everyone tomorrow.

Daily Update--June 27/11

We had a good time today at St. Malo Park.

Tomorrow the students will need to clean out their lockers, finish up their scrapbooks and their portfolios, and we need to remove all bio poes from the wall. There are also projects and posters that the students will need to take home. I have books for the students as their year-end present from me that they will need to choose tomorrow. We have also planned to go to Syl's so I have asked the students to bring some money to school tomorrow. A few other activities are planned for tomorrow.

Daily Update--June 24/11

Students will need to come prepared for our field trip to St. Malo on Monday. They will need to be dressed for the weather, and it is advisable that they bring runners and not sandals as footwear. They can bring sandals to change into later. It may also be wet in certain areas so if they wanted to bring rubber boots, they could do so. They should bring lunch,;however, there is a place to purchase some food at the site.

Have a great weekend and see you on Monday!

Daily Update--June 21/11

Students need to get their essay evaluation sheet signed and returned to class.

Tomorrow is our Roman Games Morning. Students need to bring a t-shirt, shorts, a belt, sandals, a flat sheet, and their food item. Thank-you in advance for the food that the students will be bringing.

I hope everyone has their scrapbook and portfolio in class as we will be working on them Thursday.

Daily Update--June 20/11

I hope the students enjoyed themselves at the pool today. The weather was a bit cool, but they all swam.

Tomorrow we will be completing the reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and hopefully watching the movie.

Students need to sign up on the main list as to what they plan on bringing for food for the Roman Games Day on Wednesday.

If any students have not returned their scrapbook or portfolio to the classroom, they need them tomorrow.

Remember to get your essay evaluation form signed and returned to class.

Daily UPdate--June 17/11

ELA--Students need to get their last essay evaluation sheet signed and returned to class. We will update our calendars for the last time on Monday.

SS--All Roman games need to be in by 9:00 on Monday. Please sign up on the main list in the classroom as to the food you will be bringing to the Roman Games Morning. I hope you gave your parents the letter yesterday outlining this activity.

Monday we will be joining the grade 7's at the pool for a year end celebration. Please check the weather and dress accordingly for the day. Student council will supply hotdogs and drinks, but if you think that may not be enough lunch for you, please bring extra food for yourself.

Have a good weekend, and a "Happy Father's Day" to the fathers out there.

Daily Update--June 14/11

We wrote our Math exam this morning. I hope everyone felt confident about it.

Students need to work on their Roman games.

Some students must present their Science commercials tomorrow. It is the last day to present.

Please bring in permission slips and money to the office tomorrow.

Daily Update--June 14/11

Tomorrow is our Math exam. Students have many worksheets from which to gather questions. The textbook will also have questions along with the answers (at the back), so hopefully there are plenty of questions from which to study. Students need to bring pencils, erasers, and a calculator to class tomorrow. The calculator cannot be on an Ipod or other similar device--just a regular calculator.

The students are also working on their Roman games which are due either by Friday if they can, or by Monday, the latest.

Remember to bring in permission forms and money into the office asap.

Daily Update--June 13/11

Tonight the students should be reviewing for their Math exam. An overall review booklet has been handed out, and the students should work through those questions. Be prepared to ask questions in tomorrow's class.

SS--Students should work on their board games.

Remember to bring in permission forms and $12.50.

Daily Update--June 10/11

ELA--Finish the log entry for Act 3 by Monday. Practice reading your word scenes for the presentation.

Math--Review,review, and review. I have given the students several worksheets to work from over the weekend. Record which concepts you are still struggling with, and ask questions about them om Monday. The exam is on Wednesday.

Health--Sports principle poster is due Monday.

SS--Work on your Roman games which are due Friday.

8C--SS--Work on your Roman games which are due Friday.

8V--SS--Work on your Roman games which are due Friday.

Remember to bring in your 3 signed permission forms and $12.50 to the office.
Have a great weekend!

Daily Update-June 8/11

ELA--I am still waiting for signed vocabulary tests. Work on the log entry for Act 3.

Math--Review worksheet--#4(pink)--#5 b and c, #6 a,b, and c, and #9 and #11. Then continue on your own following the checklist.

SS--Work on your Roman game due tentatively next Friday.

A parent letter was sent home today outlining the upcoming events for grade 8 students. We have a few trips planned, so students need to get permission forms signed and returned to the office.
Tomorrow is our track meet, so students should come prepared.

Daily Update--June 7/11

ELA--Students need to rehearse their word scenes as they are presenting them in class. Return signed vocabulary tests asap. We just started writing the log entry for Act 3.

Math--We studied the Pythagorean Theorem today, and I assigned 3.2 worksheet--#1 a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5, 6a and 7a for tomorrow. Continue to review concepts for the exam.

SS--Students should have their individual jobs to do for their Roman games which are tentatively due next Friday.

Science--Their video script is due tomorrow.

Health--The due date has been moved to Friday.

8C--SS--Students should have their individual jobs to do for their Roman games which are tentatively due next Friday.

8V--SS--Students should have their individual jobs to do for their Roman games which are tentatively due next Friday.

Daily Update--June 6/11

ELA--Students need to take home their vocabulary test and get it signed. Return it to school tomorrow. I will collect their Unit 9 vocabulary booklet tomorrow. They should be practicing reading their word scene out loud and remember to pronounce the words correctly and have intonation in their voice. We will begin presenting them tomorrow.

Math--Students received their exam checklist today, and they have an assignment on perfect squares and square roots due tomorrow. Students need to review concepts each night. Just reviewing in class is not enough practice. The textbook has many questions on all concepts, and students should review those concepts they find most difficult. Come to class with questions about the concepts that are troubling them. The exam is next Wednesday. Extra help is offered each noon hour.

Science--The commercial is due Wednesday.

SS--Students should be working on their Roman game. Due end of next week.

Health--We will have one more class(on Wednesday) to work on the poster, and then it is due Thursday.

The track meet set for tomorrow has been postponed to Thursday.

Daily Update--June 2/11

ELA--The vocabulary booklet is due Monday.

Math--Textbook page 398--#4,8,10, and 11 for MOnday. Exam is June 15, so we will be starting review Monday.

Health--You should be collecting pictures for your poster.

SS--You should be working on your Roman games. Each group member should have a particular job to do for homework. Signed tests must be in.

8C--SS--You should be working on your Roman games. Each group member should have a particular job to do for homework. Signed tests must be in.

8V--SS--You should be working on your Roman games. Each group member should have a particular job to do for homework. Signed tests must be in.

Tomorrow is our June-so-soon day at Morden beach. Please make sure your permission slip is in and you have paid for your ticket. We will have regular classes for the first hour, before the theater presentation. Remember to dress according to the weather.

Daily Update--June 1/11

WOW! Can you believe it is June already? Where has the time gone?

ELA--Some students have not handed in their second book project so they are in at noon until it is handed in.

Math--10.4 worksheet--all questions except #8 for tomorrow.

SS--Root word sheet is due tomorrow. Get signed tests in tomorrow or you will be spending time at noon hour. Work on your Roman game.

8C--SS--Root word sheet is due tomorrow. Get signed tests in by Friday or you will be spending time at noon hour. Work on your Roman game.

8V--SS--- Get signed tests in by tomorrow or you will be spending time at noon hour. Work on your Roman game.

Health--Work on gathering pictures for your Sports Principle poster.

Tomorrow is the Hershey Track Meet for the students who signed up. Please remember to dress accordingly.

Daily Update--May 31/11

Sorry that there was no entry yesterday, but I was sick.

ELA--Vocabulary unit 9 synonyms and antonyms page is due tomorrow. We will be adding up the page numbers for our May calendar tomorrow.

SS--Hand in signed tests by tomorrow or you will be staying in at noon. Have the root word page completed for Thursday.

Health--You need to be working on the Sports Nutrition Principle poster with your partner, but looking for pictures can be done by yourself at home.

Science--Work on your commercial.

8C--SS--Get tests signed and returned to class. Root word worksheet is due Thursday.

Students who have signed up for the Hershey Track Meet should take the letter home to their parents. Meet is on Thursday.

Daily Update--May 27/11

Congratulations to all the athletes who participated in the Invitational Track Meet yesterday. Our athletes did extremely well in all events.

ELA--The word scenes are due Monday. Review for the vocabulary test which will be written on Tuesday. I have not received many book projects which were due today. They must be in on Monday. Everyone handed in their essays today which was great to see.

Math--Worksheet 10.3--# 1,2,3 b and c, #4,5 and #7(problem format), and #9 for Monday. Informal assessment on these concepts soon.

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

Science--Get your test signed and returned to class.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--May 26/11

ELA--Persuasive essays are due tomorrow. They must be ready to hand in at the beginning of class. The second book project is also due tomorrow, by noon. Vocabulary word scene is due Monday.

SS--Have your test signed and returned to class tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 25/11

ELA--The persuasive essay is due Friday in ELA class. We will have some time to work on it in class tomorrow morning, however, work must also be done at home. Second rough draft should be done for tomorrow for another edit. Your second book project is due by the end of the day on Friday. Vocabulary word scenes are due next week Monday. The vocabulary test for unit 8 words will be written next Tuesday.

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

8C--SS--Have the worksheet completed for tomorrow.

8V--SS--Have the worksheet completed for tomorrow. Return signed tests to class tomorrow.

Students who signed up for the track meet tomorrow must have their $2.00 in to the office. Have your gym clothes here to change into, and bring water for yourself. The meet runs from 1 to 5.

Daily Update--May 24/11

ELA--The typed copy of the essay should be completed for tomorrow. We will then peer and self-edit tomorrow. Revisions will then be made, with the final copy being ready to hand in by Friday. The vocabulary word scene poster will be due either Friday or Monday, whichever works out for them. The second book project is due by the end of the week.

SS--Get the last test--God and Goddess Test-- signed and returned to class tomorrow.

8V--SS--Get the last test--God and Goddess Test-- signed and returned to class tomorrow.

The $2.00 entry fee for the Grade 5 to 8 Invitiational Track Meet should have been paid today. The meet is scheduled for Thursday.

Daily Update--May 20/11

ELA--The students should have the rough draft of their persuasive essay completed for Tuesday. We will then be typing it, having a peer edit and a self edit before the good copy is completed. Hopefully the final copy can be completed by the end of next week. Students are also working on the rough draft of the vocabulary scene. The due date for this assignment will depend on the time given to work on it next week. The vocabulary test will probably be the end of next week. The second book project is also due by the end of next week.

Math--10.2 in the textbook--#4,9,10, and 16 by Tuesday.

Health--The chart on the muscle injuries is due next class.

Carman Collegiate is hosting two Track and Field Meets in the next few weeks. If any students are interested in participating in the Gr. 5-8 Invitational Meet on May 26, they need to sign up with me and pay $2 to Kyla by Tuesday. The meet will run from 1:00 to 5:00 next Thursday. The Hershey Track Meet is on June 2 and the students also need to sign up with me. There is a minimum of 2 entries per meet. Hopefully we will have many students interested in the meets.

Have a great long weekend! Hopefully it wouldn't rain all weekend!

Daily Update--May 19/11

ELA--Continue to work on the rough draft of your persuasive essay. Second book project is due next week. You should also be working on the rough draft of the vocabulary word scene.

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

If anyone is still interested in purchasing an agenda for next year, please bring in $5 and the form by tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 18/11

ELA--Students should already have decided on their essay topic, and they should have atleast two of the three reasons chosen. They then should start recording this information onto their jot note sheet. If they are not to this point, they need to do some homework on the topic.

Math--No homework today.

Science--Get your test signed and returned to class.

If anyone is interested in purchasing an agenda for next year, they need to let the office know and also bring in their $5 before Friday.

Daily Update--May 17

It was quite a day today sandbagging in Elie. The students should be commended for their diligent, hard work. They were excellent! Their hard work was greatly appreciated. Thank-you grade 8's for helping a community in need.

Yesterday's homework should be completed for tomorrow.

ELA--You should be researching your essay topic and working on the jot notes. Your second book project/IRP is due next week.

Math--10.1 in the textbook--#6,7 a and b,9 13,18, and 21 are due tomorrow.

Daily update--May 13/11

ELA--Have the log entry for Act 2 Scene 2 completed and ready to hand in on Monday. Work towards your next book project which is due the week of the 23rd. Decide on your research/essay topic.

Math--No homework.

8C--SS--Study for your God and Goddess Test which you will write on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--May 11/11

ELA--Vocabulary booklet is to be completed for tomorrow. Work towards your next book project.

SS--Review notes for Friday's test.

Science--Your hopscotch is due Friday.

8V--SS--Review notes for Friday's test.

8C--SS--Students need to be ready to present their god/goddess tomorrow. Review notes for a test on this material. Test will probably be Monday.

Daily Update--May 10/11

ELA--The log entry for Act 2, Scene 1 is due tomorrow. The rest of the vocabulary booklet is due Thursday. The one grammar sheet on sentences is also due tomorrow.

SS--We will continue with the presentations tomorrow--one period. Review notes as your test will be on Friday.

8V--SS--We will continue with the presentations tomorrow. Review notes as your test will be on Friday.

Daily Update--May 9/11

ELA--The synonyms and antonym page in unit 8 vocabulary booklet will be corrected tomorrow. Students need to bring in their signed short story rubric. Log entry for Act 2, scene 1 is due Wednesday.

SS--We will continue with presentations tomorrow, and students should be reveiwing their notes as they will write a test on this information by the end of the week.

Health--There is a test on the location of the major muscles tomorrow. Spelling is important and will count on the test.

8C--SS--We will continue with presentations on Wednesday, and students should be reveiwing their notes as they will write a test on this information by the end of the week, time permitting.

8V--SS--We will continue with presentations tomorrow, and students should be reveiwing their notes as they will write a test on this information on Friday.

Daily Update--May 6/11

ELA--You are to hand in a signed vocabulary test if you have not done so yet. Vocabulary unit 8 synonyms and antonyms section is due Monday. Get your short story rubric signed and returned to class on Monday. Read and work towards the next book project.

Math--Last review--page 360-361--# 1 to 11 and #14 for Monday. We will have 30 minutes of review and then we will write the test on Monday at 9:30. Review this weekend.

SS--Anyone who has not presented yet will be doing so on Monday. Continue to review your notes as you will have a test on the Gods and Goddesses next Thursday.

8V--SS--Anyone who has not presented yet will be doing so on Monday. Continue to review your notes as you will have a test on the Gods and Goddesses next week.

8C-SS--Anyone who has not presented yet will be doing so on Monday. Continue to review your notes as you will have a test on the Gods and Goddesses next week.

Have a good weekend and a Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there!

Daily Update--May 5/11

ELA--Bring in your signed vocabulary tests tomorrow. Read, and work towards your next book project.

Math--Unit test is on Monday. For tomorrow, page 358--#12,13,14,and 15.

SS--Practice your presentations. We will continue tomorrow.

Health--Quiz on Tuesday.

8V--SS--Practice your presentations. We will continue tomorrow.

8C--SS--All your written reports are due tomorrow. Practice because tomorrow we will begin presentations.

Daily Update--May 3/11

ELA--We will perform our vocabulary skits tomorrow. Practice your lines and have your props and costumes ready.

Math--We did not complete correcting 9.3 today, so there is no homework.

SS--We will begin presentations tomorrow so please have your written report completed, and your jot notes and rough draft attached to your rubric ready to hand in altogether.

8C--SS--We will begin presentations on Friday so please have your written report completed, and your jot notes and rough draft attached to your rubric ready to hand in altogether.

8V--SS--We will begin presentations on Thursday so please have your written report completed, and your jot notes and rough draft attached to your rubric ready to hand in altogether.

Health--Quiz on the location of the muscles and correct spelling of the muscles next week Tuesday.

Tomorrow is our divisional badminton tournament starting at 2:30 and ending around 7:30. The canteen will be open for the students.

Daily Update--May 2/11

ELA--Everyone will be presenting their vocaulary skits tomorrow after a few minutes of rehearsing, so please make certain that you have your lines memorized and all props and costumes are at school.

Math--The 9.3 worksheet is due tomorrow. All questions on the worksheet were assigned.

Science--You will be writing your unit test tomorrow. Please review all notes.

SS--You should be working on your written report of your god or goddess. On Wednesday, you should have your props and costume in school for the presentations. You should also make your cue cards because you cannot read from your report. Practice at home.

8V--SS--You should be working on your written report of your god or goddess. On Thursday, you should have your props and costume in school for the presentations. You should also make your cue cards because you cannot read from your report. Practice at home.

8C--SS--You should be working on your written report of your god or goddess. On Thursday, you should have your props and costume in school for the presentations. You should also make your cue cards because you cannot read from your report. Practice at home.

Daily Update--April 29/11

ELA--Have the mind map completed and ready to hand in on Monday along with your log entry for Act 1, Scene 1. The performances of the vocabulary skits will be on Tuesday. Our April calendar is due Monday.

Math--We are approaching the end of the unit so there will be a test at the end of next week.

SS--Get your Greece test signed. Continue researching your god/goddess. Presentations and the written report are due Wednesday.

Science--Review for your unit test on Tuesday.

8C--SS--Research your god/goddess. Presentations next week.

8V--SS--Get your Greece test signed. Continue researching your god/goddess. Presentations and the written report is due Thursday.

Have a great weekend!
The badminton players who are going to Portage tomorrow need to be at the school by 7:45 with all of their gym clothes, racket, water bottle, lunches, and extra money.

Daily Update--April 27/11

ELA--Review the vocabulary words for the unit test on Friday. Mind map of the characters in Shakespeare is due either Friday or Monday. Gather props and costumes for your skit for unit 7 vocabulary words.

Math--Concept 9.2 worksheet #1 to 9 is due for tomorrow.

SS--Begin to research your chosen god/goddess.

Science--Review for your unit test which is next Tuesday.

8C--SS--Begin to research your chosen god/goddess.

8V--SS--Begin to research your chosen god/goddess.

If your name is up on the board for returning signed tests/quizzes, remember to bring them in tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 26/11

ELA--We have several assignments happening right now. The vocabulary test for unit 7 will be written on Friday. The students are in groups and they are composing skits using the vocabulary words. This will be their "Evidence of Learning" for this unit. We are hoping that the performances can occur on Friday, but it depends on time limits/work periods this week. The mind map for Shakespeare is due either this Friday or Monday, if students feel they need more time. Class time is being given to work on this assignment this week. Today we started the log entry for Act 1,Scene 1. No due date has been set for this assignment yet. A few students have not yet handed in their book project/IRP so they will be spending noon hours in the classroom until it is handed in.

Math--Textbook 9.1--pg. 337-341--#5,8,12,14,15 for tomorrow. Hand in signed and corrected unit test if you have not done so yet.

SS--Begin researching your chosen God or Goddess.

Science--Review every night for your unit test next week.

Daily Update--April 25/11

ELA--Work on your Shakespeare mind map of the characters and their relationships to each other. Review the vocabulary words from unit 7. Unit test will be on Friday. Tomorrow, we will set a presention date for your skits.

Math--Have your test corrections completed, and have your test signed for tomorrow.

Science--Unit test has been set for next week Tuesday.

SS--Have the crossword completed for tomorrow.

8C--SS--Have the crossword completed for tomorrow.

A reminder that you have badminton practice tomorrow at 4.

Daily Update--April 21/11

ELA--Some students did not hand in their book project so they need to have it in on Monday. Continue to read to reach your April reading goal which is due May 2. Start planning out your visual representation of the characters in the Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

Math--No homework.

SS--We wrote our test today so there is no homework.

Have a wonderful Easter long weekend! See you on Monday!

Daily Update--April 20/11

ELA--Your book project or IRP is due by noon tomorrow. Get your Shakespeare and vocabulary tests signed and returned to school tomorrow.

SS--Same as yesterday--STUDY for tomorrow's test. You know what to study and how to prepare yourself.

Health--Get your quiz signed and returned tomorrow.

8V--SS--Same as yesterday--STUDY for tomorrow's test. You know what to study and how to prepare yourself.

8C--SS--SS--Same as yesterday--STUDY for tomorrow's test. You know what to study and how to prepare yourself.

Daily Update--April 19/11

ELA--Please bring in your signed Vocabulary test asap. You need to hand in your first book project or IRP by the end of the week. Hand in your signed Shakespeare quiz asap.

Math--Your unit test on integers is tomorrow so review concepts that you are not sure of yet. Check the chapter review at the end of chapter 8 in the textbook for additional questions.

SS--Review all notes, the Web Quest, and the textbook (pgs.127-134) for Thursday's test. We have talked in class about "Studying by Doing". Tomorrow will be the last in-class review.

8C--SS--Review all notes, the Web Quest, and the textbook (pgs.127-134) for Thursday's test. We have talked in class about "Studying by Doing". Tomorrow will be the last in-class review.

8V--SS--Review all notes, the Web Quest, and the textbook (pgs.127-134) for Thursday's test. We have talked in class about "Studying by Doing". Tomorrow will be the last in-class review.

Course selection evening is tonight at 7:00. Remember to give your parents the sheet which needs to be filled out and signed.

All badminton players--we have a tournament tomorrow starting at 4:00. If you are going home at Early Dismissal, please be back at school for 3:30. If you are staying at school , I will be in the gym at 2:30 for you to practice and warm up.

Daily Update--April 18/11

ELA--Have your Shakespeare quiz signed and returned to class tomorrow. Work on your book project or IRP which is due by the end of the week. Math--Review sheet must be completed for class tomorrow. Unit test is on Wednesday. Extra help is offered every noonhour. SS--You need to be reviewing your notes, your Web Quest , and the textbook in preparation of the test on Ancient Greece to be written on Thursday. You have the checklist and we talked in class about "Studying by Doing". Science--Booklet and the 3 point approach is due tomorrow. Health--The quiz on Bone and Joint problems will be written tomorrow. 8C--SS--You need to finish making notes on Living in Athens and Socrates.You also need to be reviewing your notes, your Web Quest , and the textbook in preparation of the test on Ancient Greece to be written on Thursday. You have the checklist and we talked in class about "Studying by Doing". 8V--SS--You need to be reviewing your notes, your Web Quest , and the textbook in preparation of the test on Ancient Greece to be written on Thursday. You have the checklist and we talked in class about "Studying by Doing". Band students need to wear all black tomorrow for the Tempo Festival.

Daily Update--April 14/11

ELA--Shakespeare timeline is due Monday. The rest of the vocabulary booklet unit 7 is due Monday as well. Remember to work on your first book project or IRP as it is due next week, by the end of the week. Math--The unit test on integers is on Wednesday, so you need to review. The review sheet #1 to 7 is due Monday. Extra help is every noonhour next week. SS--Test on Greece is next Thursday. You have the checklist, and you need to start reviewing every night until then. Make up flash cards or a sample test to exchange with someone. We will be reviewing in class. You should have your Web Quest, your notes, and your textbook when studying. SS--8C--Test on Greece is next Thursday. You have the checklist, and you need to start reviewing every night until then. Make up flash cards or a sample test to exchange with someone. We will be reviewing in class. You should have your Web Quest, your notes, and your textbook when studying. SS--8V--Test on Greece is next Thursday. You have the checklist, and you need to start reviewing every night until then. Make up flash cards or a sample test to exchange with someone. We will be reviewing in class. You should have your Web Quest, your notes, and your textbook when studying. We had a great time bowling this afternoon. The students were well behaved. Hopefully we can read alot this month to reach our individual and class goals for April. Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--April 13/11

ELA--We are having a quiz on the life and times of Shakespeare tomorrow. Students need to review the notes, the handout and their timeline material. The timeline is due Monday. Book project or the first IRP is due next week. Math--Textbook 8.5--page 315-316 --#4 a and b, #6 a and b, #7 a and b, #9 equation and answer, and in Problem Format--#13, 15, and #17 due tomorrow. Test next week either Wed. or Thurs. SS--Notes on Life in Sparta due tomorrow. Start reviewing the Web Quest as a test will be written end of next week. Health--Test next Tuesday on the Bone and Joint Problems. 8T reached their March goal so we are going bowling tomorrow afternoon. Please remember the pink permission form and their $5.oo for tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 11/11

ELA--Work on your Shakespeare timeline which is due either this Thursday or by Monday. A quiz on the life and times of Shakespeare will be written on Thursday. Get signed vocabulary test handed in. Math--Textbook 8.3 page 304 # 4,5,7(draw and answer), and in problem format, #9, 11, and 16 for tomorrow. SS--Get Map quiz signed and returned to school tomorrow. Science--Yellow booklet due tomorrow. Health--Bone and joint problem chart due tomorrow. 8C--SS--Get Map quiz signed and returned to school tomorrow. 8V--SS--Get Map quiz signed and returned to school tomorrow. Have the notes on two sections in the text book completed for tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 8/11

ELA--Have your vocabulary unit 6 test signed and returned to class on Monday. Have your research on Shakespeare completed for Monday so we can start the timelines. Work towards completing your first book project/IRP for the week of April 18th. MAth--Complete worksheet #8.3 for Monday. Omit # 9b. SS--Have the Web Quest completed for Monday. Science--Complete the booklet for Monday. Also remember to bring in your portfolios back to class if you have not yet done so. Health--The chart on Bone and Joint Problems is due Tuesday. 8C--SS--Complete the Web Quest by MOnday. Have a great weekend! A reminder to the 16 badminton players--we are leaving for Elm Creek at 3:30 on Monday, and will be home around 8:00. Bring extra food to eat between games.

Daily Update--April 6/11

ELA--First book project or IRP is due the week of the 18th. Start now. Daily reading. Continue researching the life and times of Shakespeare. SS--Map quiz tomorrow. Health--The chart dealing with bone and joint problems is due next Day 4--Tuesday. 8C--SS--Map quiz tomorrow. 8V--SS--The Web Quest is to be completed for tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 6/11

ELA--Daily reading. The first book project or IRP is due the week of the 18th. Math--Page 298-299---#20,22,25 a and b, #28 a for tomorrow. SS--Map quiz on Friday. Extra blank maps are available to study with. Health--Bone and joint problems chart is to be completed for next Day 4 (Tuesday). 8C--SS--Map quiz on Friday. Extra blank maps are available to study with. 8V--SS--Map quiz tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 5/11

ELA--Review for the vocabulary test tomorrow. Remember to review parts of speech. Math--page 297 and 298 --#5,9,10,11 and in problem format #12 and 15 for tomorrow. SS--Have the map assignment completed for tomorrow. Science--Have the Subtractive Theory of Colour page completed for tomorrow. Health--Fact based analysis sheet is due tomorrow. 8C--SS--Map assignment due tomorrow. 8V--SS--Map test on Thursday.

Daily Update--April 4/11

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a relaxing spring break! Now back to assignments and homework. ELA--Students updated their March calendars today and it looks like we have met our March class reading goal. I will be collecting the journals and double checking the totals. We have also signed our April calendar. Students should be reviewing their unit 6 vocabulary words as their test is on Wednesday. Math--Worksheet 8.1 is due for tomorrow. All questions have been assigned. SS--Map work page was assigned, with the knowledge that they will have 20 minutes in class to complete the last few questions. Health--Fact-Based Analysis page is due Wednesday. 8V--SS--Map quiz is on Thursday.

Daily Update--March 25/11

It was great to see students and parents at the conferences last night and today. For the students and parents who were not able to make it, please call me after the break and we can make alternate arrangements.

During the break, students should be enjoying reading their books. The first book project will be due around the middle of April or so. Unit 6 vocabulary test will be Wednesday, April 6.

Enjoy the spring break , and we will see you refreshed on April 4th.

Daily update--March 23/11

ELA--Daily reading for 20 minutes. Grammmar sheet due tomorrow. Unit 6 vocabulary test on Wednesday, April 6.

Math--A few students have not brought in their signed Unit test yet.

Tomorrow we are taking a class picture, and it is hat day.
There are still a few students who have not brought in their time choice for our conferences tomorrow and Friday morning.

Daily Update--March 22/11

ELA--Have the rest of the vocabulary booklet completed for tomorrow. Continue to read. Grammar worksheet is due tomorrow.

Math--Get all test corrections completed and get the test signed. Return it to class tomorrow.

SS--Headings worksheet is due tomorrow.

8V--SS--Map work due tomorrow.

I am still collecting appointment times for conferences. Remember to go over your portfolio before Thursday.

If any girls are interested in attending the Young Women's Conference in April please get your registration sheet and money in to me asap.

Daily Update--March 21/11

ELA--Unit 6 Synonyms and Antonyms page is due tomorrow.

Math--Unit tests were returned today. Students need to get the test signed and work on their corrections. The test must be returned tomorrow.

SS--Heading worksheet part A and B is due Wed.

8C--SS--Illustrations and Crossword worksheets due tomorrow.

8V--SS--Illustrations and Crossword worksheets due tomorrow.

Portfolios and scrapbooks were to be taken home today. Students should make time between tonight and Thursday to go over the contents of both before our conferences, so parents have an idea of the work students have been doing this term. Please have the portfolios and scrapbooks at the conference.

Please return the letter from Friday to school indicating your chioce of interview time for our conference. I will return the letter with the circled time that works out best for our conference.

Daily Update--March 18/11

ELA--READ! Next week we will decide on third term responses/book reports.

Science--Shoe box and colour questions are due Monday. Crossword puzzle is also due Monday.

8C--SS--"Headings" worksheets due Monday.

8V--SS--"Illustrations" and Crossword sheets are due Monday.

Report cards went home today. Please sign the envelop and return the envelop to school. A letter also went home about interview times. Please make a selection as to your perference and return to school on Monday. I will return the letter to you confirming appointment times.

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--March 17/11

ELA--The short stories are in. YAHOO! They look great! Now to continue to read. We are working on our portfolios in class right now.

Math--We wrote the test today.

Science--Bring in a shoe box to class.

A reminder to any girls who are interested in going to the Young Women's Conference--the forms need to be in asap.

Daily Update--March 16/11

ELA--The short story is due tomorrow. Do not forget the colourful and attractive cover jacket, the good copy, the rough drafts, the word list , the plot diagram, and the back jacket. This is to be ready to hand in at 9:00.

MATH--The unit test on fractions is tomorrow. Review from the textbook, the review sheets, and your foldable.

If anyone still has their report card envelop from first term, please bring it to school tomorrow. I am looking for some girls to go the the Young Women's Conference in Wpg. on April 14. I have the info and the registration forms.

Daily Update--March 15/11

ELA--The short story is due Thursday. Everyone has one-30 minute class to work on it tomorrow, and that is it for class time.

Math--More review--complete the green review sheet. Textbook page#238--#9. This is due tomorrow. Make a list of any questions you are struggling with and we will go over them tomorrow. Check over your test checklist,too. Test on Thursday--no calculators.

Science--Bring in a shoe box or tissue box.

Anyone who still has their report card envelop from first term, please return it to me. Thank-you! I also spoke to the girls to see if anyone was interested in attending a Young Women's Conference in Winnipeg on April 14. Hand in the form and money to me asap.

Daily Update--March 14/11

ELA--Everyone is working on the editting of their short story and the cover jackets of those stories. The deadline is Thursday. Please look over the criteria sheet.

Math--Review sheet (green) --#1c,#4B, #6 in problem format, #15a, and then #13 in Problem format. This is for tomorrow. TEST IS ON THURSDAY. Extra help is every noonhour, and I am in school by 8am so students can come in in the morning for extra help.

Science--Bring in your show box.

Daily Update--March10/11

ELA--For the weekend, students should read. Their short story rough drafts should be completed, and if they have editted with me, then they can work on the good copy. Others can self-edit. Everyone can work on their cover jackets. Please make sure your portfolios and scrapbooks are at school for next week.

Math--The assignment from yesterday was posted on the blog yesterday. Make sure it is done for Monday. Unit test will be next Thursday.

Science--Bring in a shoe box for Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update-March 9/11

ELA--All four book projects should be handed in tomorrow. All rough drafts of your short stories should be tomorrow. I have already editted with students, and would like to edit the rest over the weekend. Get signed vocabulary tests in. All portfolios and scrapbooks should be in the classroom.

Math--Worksheet 6.6--#1,2,3 a and b, #4 a and b, and #5 in problem format. To begin review, work on the questions #1 a and b, #2 in problem format, #4a and #7 on the green review sheet. This is to be completed for Monday as we will not have a class tomorrow. Continue to review as the test is next week.

Science--Bring in a shoe box to class.

Get Health test signed and returned to school.

Tomorrow students are going to the U of M so they need to remember their gym clothes and runners. Bring lunch and a water bottle. There will not be time to go over to buy lunch anywhere, so bring food with you.

Daily Update--March 8/11

ELA--The rough draft of the students' short stories are due tomorrow unless individuals have spoken to me. Hand in signed vocabulary tests. All 4 book projects are due Thursday.

Math--Division of fractions #6.5 in the textbook--page 227--#5 a and c, #7a and b, #8 a and b, #11 in problem format for tomorrow. Unit test next week Wednesday or Thursday.

Health--Get the latest quiz signed and returned to school.

Tomorrow there will be a badminton clinic held during school hours for the students who signed up for after-school badminton. The clinic will run from 1:00 to 2:30 for the grade 8's. If you signed up last week, please remember to bring your racquet to school tomorrow.

Daily Update--March 7/11

ELA--Rough draft for the short story is due Wednesday. All book projects are due by Thursday. Get your vocabulary unit 5 test signed and returned to class tomorrow.

Math--6.5 worksheet--#1 to 4, #5 a,b,c, #6 a,b,c,#7,8,9, and #10 in problem format for Tuesday. Unit test is next week.

SS--Egypt project is due tomorrow.

8C--SS--Egypt project is due tomorrow.

8V--SS--Egypt project is due tomorrow.

If your portfolio and/or scrapbook is at home, please make sure it is at school tomorow.

Daily Update-March 4/11

ELA--This is the last weekend to work on book projects. Four should be handed in by Thursday. Rough draft of the short stories is due next Wednesday.

Math--We started 6.5--Division of fractions. I assigned worksheet 6.4--#1 to 4, #5 a and c, #6 a and b, #7, and in problem format #10 for Monday.

SS--All project work for the Layered Egyptian Project is due Tuesday. Remember to hand in signed rubrics and tests.

8C--SS--All project work for the Layered Egyptian Project is due Tuesday. Remember to hand in signed rubrics and tests.

8V--SS--All project work for the Layered Egyptian Project is due Tuesday. Remember to hand in signed rubrics and tests.

There are just a few students who have not handed in some form of the U of M package (permission slip, or waiver form, or money). Please get that in asap.

Daily Update--March 3/11

ELA--The plot diagram for your short story is due tomorrow. It must be approved by me before you can begin your rough draft. Work on completing your book projects by next Thursday. You need to be reading atleast 20 minutes every night.

Science--Your project is due tomorrow.

SS--Work on your Egypt project--due Tuesday. Get your rubric and test signed and returned to class.

8C==SS==Work on your Egypt project--due Tuesday. Get your rubric and test signed and returned to class.

8V--SS--Work on your Egypt project--due Tuesday.

Daily Update--March 2/11

ELA--All 4 book projects are due by next Thursday, March 10. Students should be working on their plot diagrams for their short story. This writing assignment will be due within two weeks.

SS--Egypt project is due Tuesday of next week.

Science--Design project is due Friday.

8C--SS--Egypt project is due Tuesday of next week.

8V--SS--Egypt project is due Tuesday of next week.

The permission form, waiver form, and money for the trip tp U of M are due. Please hand in everything to the office tomorrow if you have not done so yet.

Daily Update--March 1/11

Well March did come in as a lion!
Hope you had a relaxing day at home 8T, and I hope you had time to catch up on some homework.
The list of homework items remains the same as the blog indicated yesterday. Hope you were able to get more of your book projects completed.
See you tomorrow, I hope!

Daily Update--Feb.28/11

Wow! It is the last day of February. Can you believe it!

ELA--Students should be working on their book project. The fourth and final one is due by next Thursday. For this last one, students have the choice of either doing a book project or writing an IRP similar to the ones they wrote in the first term. They still have the outline and list of questions in their reading journals. February reading calendars are due tomorrow.

Math--We have not finished correcting the work from last week. If anyone is having difficulty, they need to come in for extra Math help at noon.

Science--The design project is due Thursday.

SS--The layered Egypt project is due tentatively for next Monday.

Health--A quiz on the Bones video notes (from today) will be written on Wednesday.

8V SS--The layered Egypt project is due tentatively for next Monday.

8C--SS--The layered Egypt project is due tentatively for next Monday.

Remember to hand in the permission form, the waiver form, and the money for the unversity trip as soon as possible.

Daily Update--Feb.23/11

ELA--Students should have already handed in their third book project. We discussed the fourth and last project for this term, and we have decided that it can be either a book project OR an IRP response similar to the ones they did in the first term. Some students really enjoyed working on those so they have a chance to write one this term. Grammar project will be due either by Friday or by Monday, if anyone needs more time.

Math--We did not have enough time to correct the entire assignment from yesterday, so students should check to make sure it is completed and correct.

SS--Students should start their research on the "Egypt Layered Curriculum" project that was handed out. This can be a partner project if they want to work with someone, or they can work alone. The due date will be approximately March 7.

Science--Students should be looking for and gathering supplies for their design project. Work on the design of the project. The final project is due next Thursday or Friday.

8C--SS--Students should start their research on the "Egypt Layered Curriculum" project that was handed out. This can be a partner project if they want to work with someone, or they can work alone. The due date will be approximately March 7.

8V--SS--Students should start their research on the "Egypt Layered Curriculum" project that was handed out. This can be a partner project if they want to work with someone, or they can work alone. The due date will be approximately March 7.

A letter, permission form, and a waiver form were handed out today for our field trip to the University of Manitoba on March 10. Have the forms and the $15 to the office by next Wednesday. Thank-you!

I informed the students that I will be at an inservice for the next two days. Mrs. Strachan will be their substitute. If they have any questions, they can always contact me. Hope the rest of the week will be productive.

Daily Update--Feb.22/11

ELA--Students should have atleast 5, if not all, sentences for their grammar root word project done for tomorrow so I can edit with them. I am looking for accurate use of the word, as well as a variety in sentence structure. We are also writing the vocabulary unit 5 test tomorrow.

Math--Worksheet 6.4 #1a,b,c, #2 a and b, #3 a and b, #4 and b, #5 a,b,c and #7,8, and 9 are due tomorrow.

SS--Students were introduced to a new project today, and they should start researching.

Daily Update--Feb. 18/11

I hope everyone enjoyed their unexpected day off. I will have to make some changes to your homework.

ELA--The unit 5 vocabulary test will now be written on Wednesday, just in case some of you were thinking of taking the booklet home today. (It really should have been taken home every night this week.) Use the long weekend to complete your third book project, and to work on your grammar project--definitions and sentences. This project will probably be due by the end of next week.

Science--I am sure you will have to write your quiz on Light Sources on Tuesday.

Enjoy your long weekend! See you on Tuesday!

Daily update--Feb.17/11

ELA--Students should have their 10 words (root word project) chosen and defined so they can start constructing descriptive sentences. A due date will be set tomorrow in class. Vocabulary test for unit 5 will be written on Tuesday. Review words every night. The third book project should be completed or very close to completion, and ready to hand in by Tuesday.

Science--Light sources quiz is tomorrow.

The band concert slated for tonight has been postponed due to the weather.

Daily Update--Feb.16/11

We wrote our Math assessment today, and it took most of the morning.

ELA--Students should be working on their grammar root word project--finding 10 words with the root word that they have chosen. Write out the definitions. They should also be working on their book project. Vocabulary unit 5 test is on Tuesday.

SS--The test is tomorrow. Students were given a chance to come into class after the Math exam to update their notes. They can also use their textbook for any definitions that they may not have.

8C--SS--The Word-a-day test is tomorrow. Review all your words.

8V--SS--The Word-a-day test is tomorrow. Review all your words.

Daily Update--Feb.15/11

Tomorrow is the Math Assessment. It is important to go over any concepts which you are not certain about, find questions in the textbook or on old tests or on the review sheets, and work through them.

Have a good night's sleep, and eat a healthy breakfast.

Remember to bring all of your supplies for tomorrow. The list will be on the board to remind you.

I am in the classroom by 8:00 again tomorrow, so if you can, come in for extra help.

ELA--Work on your book project. The Vocabulary test has been moved to next Tuesday, so review a few words every night. Begin your grammar root word project by looking up 10 words and finding their definitions.

SS--Review words tonight. Test is on Thursday.

8C--SS--Review words tonight. Test is on Thursday.

8V--SS--Review words tonight. Test is on Thursday.

Daily Update--Feb.14/11

Happy Valentine's Day!

ELA--Students should be working on their 3rd book project which is due this week. Vocabulary unit 5 test is on Friday.

Math--The exam is on Wednesday, so students should be reviewing for atleast one hour the next two nights. They have the list of concepts which they should be looking over, and asking questions in class if they are unsure of any concepts. I have given them questions to work through tonight as well. Go over previous tests for extra questions.

SS--Presentations will be finished tomorrow, and students should be reviewing words every night. The test is on Thursday.

8V--SS--Presentations are finished, and students should be reviewing words every night. The test is on Thursday.

8C--SS--Presentations will be finished tomorrow, and students should be reviewing words every night. The test is on Thursday.