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.