Daily Update--Nov.20/12

ELA--Begin making jot notes for the letter to Sodapop from Ponyboy. Work on your first IRP/book project for second term.

Science--Continue to review for Monday's unit test.

SS--Your project is due Thursday. Remember the model needs to in on the same day.

Electronics--Students have a test tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov.19/12

ELA--The students have read chapter 5 of the novel, and now need to put themselves in Ponyboy's position. They need to write a letter to Sodapop from Ponyboy's perspective. Think of and record ideas to begin with, and then start writing the rough draft of the letter. Good copy is due Thursday.

Math--We were working on our portfolios today, so tomorrow we will be correcting 4.3 worksheet up to and including #7.

Science--We have moved the unit test to Monday, Nov.26. The students need to complete questions #1 to 10 omitting #7 in the Review Questions Package for tomorrow. They have been given a checklist and should start stydying tonight.

SS--Students are working on their Ancient Settlements and Structures Project. It is due Thursday along with their model.

Daily Update--Nov.14/12

ELA--The rest of the unit 4 vocabulary booklet is due Friday. The students need to get the novel comprehension tests for Chapter 2 and 4 signed and returned by tomorrow. Some have not yet handed in a signed unit 3 vocabulary test.

Math--AN assessment was handed out today, and it needs to be completed for tomorrow.

Science--The good copy of the lab report is due tomorrow.

SS--Begin research on your ancient settlement or structure. The project is due end of next week.

French--Comprehension and rough draft are due by Friday.

Health--3 point approach is due tomorrow.


I sent a letter home today outlining Parents' Day format for this year. Please choose 2 options for an interview time and return the sheet asap.

I will be away at a two-inservice tomorrow and Friday, so I will not be updating the blog. The students will be having homework though, so they need to write it all out into their agendas.
Thank you and have a good weekend.

Daily Update--Nov.13/12

ELA--The unit 4 vocabulary section of Synonyms and Antonyms is due tomorrow. Get the Unit 3 vocabulary test signed and returned to school.

Math--Review your Mental Math Conversion chart in preparation of another quiz tomorrow.

SS--Finish notes on the readings of The Stone Age--pages 38-41 for tomorrow.

French--Comprehension is due Day 1.

Health--3- point approach is due.

8R-Science---The good copy of the lab report up to observations and the diagrams are due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov.12/12

ELA--Students need to read and go over chapter 4 of the novel as they will be writing a comprehension test on the events of that chapter tomorrow. We started vocabulary unit 4 today, so the synonyms and antonyms page is due Wednesday. Get Unit 3 vocabulary test signed and returned tomorrow.

Math--No homework tonight.

Science--We set up the Diffusion Lab today, so no homework unless students have not yet written up the good copy of the lab ending at Method.

French--Dictation tomorrow.

Health--3 point approach.

Tomorrow is the divisional volleyball tounament starting at 1pm and ending at 7.

Daily Update--Nov.8/12

ELA--The only homework is to read this weekend.

MAth--Students need to review their Mental Conversion Chart as I will give them a quiz on it on Monday. They need to be able to convert these fractions mentally.

Science--The Diffusion Flowchart from yesterday's short experiment is due Monday.

SS--Some yellow rubrics are not signed and handed in yet.

French--Dictee is on Tuesday. Comprehension questions are due Day 1. Poems are due Tuesday.

Health--The three point approach is due Day 6.

Enjoy the long weekend, 8T!!

Daily Update--Nov.7/12

ELA--The summary and reflections on chapter 3 of the novel are due tomorrow first thing in the morning. Students have half an hour to work on their IRP which is due tomorrow by 3:40.

Math--The Mental Conversion Chart on Percents is due tomorrow.

SS--Get the yellow rubric signed by tomorrow.

Health--3 point approach is due next Day 1.

Woodworking test on MOnday.

Daily Update--Nov.6/12

ELA--Unit 3 vocabulary test is tomorrow. Study definitions, synonyms, antonyms, correct usage in sentences, and the crossword puzzles. The summary and reflections of chapter 3 will be due Thursday. The third IRP is due Thursday.

Math--Complete #8 and 9 for tomorrow.

SS--Complete the worksheet and have page 30 read for tomorrow.

Test in woodworking on Monday.

Daily Update--Nov.5/12

ELA--Study for Wednesday's unit 3 vocabulary test. You have traded puzzles with classmates so use those to review the words. The  rough drafts of the summary and reflections for chapter 3 should be completed, and you are working on typing of draft #2. All good copies are due Thursday.  Third IRP is due Thursday.

Math--4.2 worksheet qyestions #1 to 9 are due tomorrow.

SS--Get the yellow rubric signed for tomorrow, and complete the compare and contrast frame for primary and secondary sources for tomorrow.

Health--Have the booklet read for tomorrow.

Woodworking--Test next Monday.

Daily Update--Nov.2/12

ELA--The rough drafts of chpater 3 summary and reflections should be completed for Monday so we can then edit and revise.  Unit 3 vocabulary test will be on Wednesday. The third IRP for this term is due no later than Thursday, Nov.8.

Math--We started a new concept and I gave the students 3 questions to complete for Monday.

Science--Get your quiz signed.

SS--Get the personal timeline rubric signed, and complete the "Origins Of Life" writing piece for Monday.

French--Your scrapbook and acrostic poem are due Monday.

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Nov.1/12

Wow! Can you believe it is the first of Nov.!!!

ELA--The crossword puzzle for unit 3 vocabulary's Evidence of Learning is due tomorrow. The rough draft (double-spaced) of the summary of chapter 3 in the novel is due tomorrow so we can start editting, and working on the reflections.  The third IRP is due Nov.8.

Science--The crossword puzzle is due tomorrow. Get your Functions Quiz signed.

SS--"Origin of Life" opinion writing piece is due either tomorrow or Monday.

French--Your scrapbook is due Nov.5.

Foods--You have a test tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct.31/12

ELA—Students need to have their crossword puzzle completed for Friday. They should have the jot notes of the events of chapter 3 in the novel already finished. Work on your third IRP.

Math—The assignment from yesterday—page 128-- is due tomorrow as we did not correct today.

Science—The crossword puzzle is due Friday.

Foods—The test is on Friday.

Thank you to the students who brought food for our reading/Halloween party today.

Happy Halloween everyone!!!!

Daily Update--Oct.30/12

ELA--Your crossword puzzle--the answer key and the blank crossword with the clues is due Friday. You should be reading chapter 3 in the novel and making jot notes using the reading strategy of "Two-column notes". Work towards your third IRP which is due no later than Nov.8.

Math--4.1 in the textbook (page 128) #4, 5, 6 a to d, #7,8,9, and 11 for tomorrow.

Science--If you did not write the functions test today, be prepared to write it tomorrow. If your cell model is not in, it is late and must be in tomorrow.

French--Dictation is tomorrow. Work on your scrapbook.

Foods--Test on Nov.2.

We are having our reading/Halloween party tomorrow afternoon. If you offered to bring munchies tomorrow, please do not forget.

Daily Update--Oct.29/12

ELA--For unit 3 "Evidence of Learning", the students need to make up a crossword puzzle on grid paper. The rough draft should be close to finished for tomorrow. We started a new assignment for chapter 3 in the novel. Students need to read chapter 3 and as they are reading, they need to be using the 2-column note chart to make jot notes of important events that happened in the chapter. The third IRP is due by Nov.8th.

Math--Students left for volleyball at this time today, so we will be correcting worksheet 4.1 tomorrow.

Science--A quiz on the functions of the animal cell's organelles will be written tomorrow. Students also need to hand in their cell model with the legend and labelled diagram tomorrow.

8R--Science--A quiz on the functions of the animal cell's organelles will be written tomorrow. Students also need to hand in their cell model with the legend and labelled diagram tomorrow. The crossword is due tomorrow.

French--The dictation is on Wednesday.

Foods--Test is on Nov.2.

Daily Update--Oct.26/12

ELA--Complete the Unit 3 booklet for Monday.  Get the pink assessment sheet on your vocabulary paragraph signed and returned to school.

Math--Get the unit test signed and returned to school. We started a new unit--Percents. Have worksheet 4.1 completed (questions #1 to 10) for Monday.

Science--Cell model is due Tuesday, and you will be writing a functions test on Tuesday as well.

Health--Test on Monday.

8R--Science--Cell model is due Tuesday, and you will be writing a functions test on Tuesday as well.

Monday is the first day of Spirit Week. Come dressed in your pyjamas, wear a hat, or have a crazy hair day.

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Oct.25/12

ELA—Have your unit 2 vocabulary paragraph evaluation sheet signed and returned tomorrow. Work on the rest of the vocabulary unit 3 booklet which is due Monday.

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

SS—Your personal timeline is due tomorrow.

Science—You are working on the cell model which is due next Tuesday, and you will be writing a Functions test on the organelles’ jobs in the cell on Tuesday as well.

Health—Test on Monday.

8R-- You are working on the cell model which is due next Tuesday, and you will be writing a Functions test on the organelles’ jobs in the cell on Tuesday as well.

Daily Update--Oct.24/12

ELA--Students need to read chapter 2 of the novel with the purpose of understanding key events and details as they will be writing a comprehension test about this chapter tomorrow morning.  Vocabulary Unit 3 Synonyms and Antonyms page is due tomorrow.

Science--Work on your cell model as it is due no later than next Tuesday. Tuesday we will be writing a quiz on the functions of the organelles. Complete the concept map of the organelles that we started in class today.

SS-Personal timelines are due Friday. Tomorrow will be the last class time to work on them.

Health--Test on Monday.

8R--Science--Work on your cell model as it is due no later than next Tuesday. Tuesday we will be writing a quiz on the functions of the organelles. Work on the Compare and Contrast Frame that we started in class today.

Daily Update--Oct.23/12

ELA—All Mind Maps are due tomorrow first thing in the morning. Get vocabulary Unit 2 test signed and returned to school. Unit 3 vocabulary synonyms and antonyms page is due Thursday.

Math—Unit test is tomorrow so work through the Chapter review in the textbook page 112 and 113 # 1,2,5,6,7,8,12 and 13 for tomorrow. If there is a concept that you are unsure of, make sure to ask tomorrow morning.

Science—Get your diagram quiz signed. Work on the design process for your cell model. The 3-D model is due next Tuesday.

SS—Your personal timeline is due Friday.

French—Comprehension reading is due tomorrow.

Health—Test on Monday, Oct.29.

8R-Science-- Get your diagram quiz signed. The concept map is due tomorrow. Work on the design process for your cell model. The 3-D model is due next Tuesday.

Daily Update--Oct. 22/12

ELA--The Mind Map for the novel is due Wednesday. Students need to take home their Unit 2 vocabulary tests to get signed.

MAth--In preparation of Wednesday's test, work on review #12 a, b, and c, #13 a and c on the first sheet, and then on Test Yourself, work on questions #1 b,c, and d, #2 a, b, and d, and # 6 for tomorrow.

Science--Flashcards are due tomorrow. Begin working on #1 of the design process as the 3-D cell model is due next Monday.

SS-Personal Timeline is due Friday.

8R--Science--Begin working on #1 of the design process as the 3-D cell model is due next Monday.

Daily Update--Oct.18/12

ELA--The second IRP is due Monday. The rough draft of the Mind Map is due Monday.

Math--Review worksheet #1 questions #4,5,9,and 10 are due Monday. The unit test is tentatively set for Wednesday.

Science--Diagram quiz of the animal cell will be on Monday. Make flashcards for study purposes of the functions.

SS--Work on your personal timeline. It is due tentatively for Friday.

Health--Collages are due MOnday.

8R--Science--Your flashcards are due Monday.

Daily Update--Oct.17/12

ELA-Grammar worksheet on apostrophes –Exercise 4,5,and 6 are due tomorrow. The second IRP is due Monday. Have chapter 1 of the novel read by tomorrow.

Math—The problem worksheet of 4 problems is due tomorrow.

Science—Spelling test of the animal cell organelles is tomorrow. Get your mid-unit test signed and returned to school tomorrow.

SS—You are working on your personal timeline—gathering information and dates of important information.

French—Get test signed.

8R-Science—You have a diagram quiz tomorrow on the animal cell.

Art—Only a few students need to hand in their patterned art drawings by tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct. 16/12

ELA--The second IRP response is due by Monday the latest. The Venn diagram for the novel is due tomorrow.

Math--We learnt a new concept today so the assignment is on the yellow worksheet --questions #25 to 34,and 43 to 46.

Science--Students need to get their mid unit test signed and returned tomorrow.

SS--Gather information for your personal timeline.

ART--Your patterned ink drawings are due Thursday. They need to be mounted as well.

8R--Science--Students need to get their mid unit test signed and returned tomorrow. Spelling test on the animal cell organelles is tomorrow.

French--Get test signed.

Daily Update--Oct.15/12

 ELA--For tomorrow, students need to prepare for the unit 2 vocabulary test. Review the spelling, definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and proper usage of the words in sentences. The "Evidence of Learning" paragraph is also due tomorrow. We started reading our class novel, The Outsiders, today, and the students were assigned a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two groups. This is due Wednesday. The second IRP is due by Oct.19/Oct.22.

Math--The yellow worksheet questions #1 to 12, and #19 to 22 are due tomorrow.

SS--Students need to start collecting information for their personal timeline. They need dates and details.

Art--Your Patterned Ink drawings are due Thursday--completed and mounted.

Daily Update--Oct.12/12

ELA--Unit 2 vocabulary test is on Tuesday so students need to be reviewing every night. Their paragraph as "Evidence of Learning" is due Tuesday as well. Rough drafts as well as the good copy are due.

Math--On the green sheet, questions #9, 10  c and d, 12,13, and 17 c are due for Monday as well as the yellow sheet 1.1 questions #1 to 13 and then 1.4 and 1.5 #1 to 12 and 19 to 22.

SS--The students were introduced to the next major assignment which is a personal timeline so they need to start asking questions at home and collecting information.

French--Title page and sentences are due Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Oct.10/12

ELA--The vocabulary test for unit 2 will be next Tuesday so students should be reviewing a few words every night. We started a new "Evidence of Learning" assignment for unit 2 so students need to brainstorm an idea for a paragraph incorporating 10 or more vocabulary words. We have not set a due date for the good copy yet.

Math--The purple worksheet on powers of 10 --# 1, 2, and 3 are due tomorrow. Students should be reviewing concepts if they are planning on writing the rewrite on Friday at noon. Anyone who did not get 75% or better will be rewriting.

Science--The mid-unit test is tomorrow so students need to be reviewing tonight.

SS--The web on "What is Society?" is due Friday.

Music--You have a test tomorrow.

8R-Science--The mid-unit test is tomorrow so students need to be reviewing tonight.

Daily Update--Oct.9/12

ELA--All bio-poems are due tomorrow morning, ready to hand in.  We corrected the vocabulary and will decide on the test date soon.

Math--The mid-unit test was handed back today. Students need to have corrections done on a separate sheet of paper and get the test signed and returned tomorrow. The students who did not reach 75% must come in for extra help at noon for the remainder of the week and will rewrite on Friday. This is also open to anyone who would like to rewrite, however, they must come in for extra help as well.

Science--The mid-unit test has been postponed until Thursday of this week. Please review the checklist topics every night.

French--Dictee is on Thursday.

8R--Science--The mid-unit test has been postponed until Thursday of this week. Please review the checklist topics every night.

Daily Update--Oct.5/12

ELA--The vocabulary booklet must be completed for Tuesday. The bio-poems are due Wednesday.

Math--THe worksheet questions #3,5,6,7,and 13 are due Tuesday.

Science--A checklist for the mid-unit test was handed out today. The test is next Wednesday, Oct.10. Use the study strategies that were discussed in class to prepare for the test.

French--Dictee is next Thursday.

Art--Remember to have your Sharpies in class.

8R--Science--A checklist for the mid-unit test was handed out today. The test is next Wednesday, Oct.10. Use the study strategies that were discussed in class to prepare for the test.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Daily Update--Oct.4/12

ELA--The vocabulary booklet is due Tuesday. The bio-poems will be due next Wednesday with tomorrow's class being the last class left to work on it in school.

Math--We wrote the test today, so I hope students did well on it.

Science--The good copy of the lab report is due tomorrow. Have the microscope quiz signed and returned tomorrow.

8R--Science--The good copy of the lab report is due tomorrow. Have the microscope quiz signed and returned tomorrow.

French--Verb quiz is tomorrow.  Dictee is next Thursday.

It is Picture Day tomorrow. Do not forget your packages as the pictures need to be pre-paid.

Daily Update--Oct.3/12

ELA--The Synonym/Antonym page is due tomorrow. We are working in class on our bio-poems and have not yet set a due date.

Math--The mid-unit test is tomorrow, so I have asigned worksheet 1.11--questions #1 to 4, 10, 14, 17, 22, and 28a   for review. They should also use the flip side and the textbook to work on any other questions which they may have trouble with. I am at the school by 7:45 if anyone wants to come in early (before 8:40) for extra help.

Science--Have the good copy of the lab report completed up to and including the diagrams for tomorrow.

Art--Students need to have Sharpies for class tomorrow.

French--Verb test is on Friday.

Picture Day is on Friday.

Daily Update--Oct.2/12

ELA--We started our second unit of vocabulary today, so the Synonym/Antonym page is due for Thursday. I am so happy that students returned signed UNit  1 Vocabulary tests in such a timely manner. Thank you!

Math--Test review worksheet questions #8, 9, 10, 12 c,d,f, 13, and 15 are due tomorrow. Mid-unit test is on Thursday.

Science --We dissected grasshoppers today. Please ask the students all about it.

French--Verb quiz is on Friday. Dictee is next Thursday.

Picture Day is Friday.

Daily Update--Oct.1/12

ELA--We checked over our September calendar and added up all pages read in the month, and many students reached their individual reading goals as well as surpassed our class goal. We read over 13000 pages as a class. That means we will be celebrating our achievement with a reading party. Specifics are still pending but we will let you know as it is decided upon.

Students need to get their unit 1 vocabulary test and dictation signed and returned to school tomorrow.


Math--Review worksheet questions #1 to 5 are due tomrrow. We will be writing a mid-unit test on Thursday.

Science--We will be dissecting the grasshopper tomorrow, so if anyone can catch more grasshoppers tonight that would be appreciated.


Art--Tagging assignment is due tomorrow.

Picture Day is Friday.

Daily Update--Oct.1/12

ELA--We checked over our September calendar and added up all pages read in the month, and many students reached their individual reading goals as well as surpassed our class goal. We read over 13000 pages as a class. That means we will be celebrating our achievement with a reading party. Specifics are still pending but we will let you know as it is decided upon.

Students need to get their unit 1 vocabulary test and dictation signed and returned to school tomorrow.


Math--Review worksheet questions #1 to 5 are due tomrrow. We will be writing a mid-unit test on Thursday.

Science--We will be dissecting the grasshopper tomorrow, so if anyone can catch more grasshoppers tonight that would be appreciated.


Art--Tagging assignment is due tomorrow.

Picture Day is Friday.

Daily Update--Sept.28/12

We had a great Gym Riot today as the students participated in all activities and showed great sportsmanship. Our Terry Fox Run/Walk also was a success and we certainly enjoyed the beautiful weather.

ELA--We will be adding up our pages on Monday to see if we reached our individual as well as class reading goals for September, so please keep reading over the weekend. Have a print out of a background for your bio-poem if you are wanting an overhead made of it on Monday.

Math--3.3 in the textbook--Pages 99/100--#7,12,15,17, and 19 for Monday.

Science--We wrote our quiz today. Please try to catch some grasshoppers for Monday.

Art--The tagging assignment is due Tuesday.

8R Science--You will be writing your microscope quiz on Monday. Study the location of the parts, spelling of the parts, and the functions of the parts.


Picture Day is next Friday. They will be pre-paid this year.

Have a great weekend, and enjoy the summer-like weather.

Daily Update--Sept.27/12

ELA--Students should already have their rough draft of the bio-poem submitted for editting by me. They should look for and print off a background picture if they want one as their backdrop for the poem.

Science--We have a Microscope quiz tomorrow afternoon. Students need to know the parts, location, spelling of the parts, and the functions of those parts.

SS--The worksheet "Preparing to Study" needs to be completed for tomorrow.

Art--The tagging assignment is due for Tuesday, Oct.2.

We will have regular classes tomorrow morning until 9:25. Students will then be involved in the Gym Riot from 9:30 until 11:00 so they need to wear their team's colours. Then at 11:30, we will be going on the Terry Fox Run/Walk. Students need to dress appropriately and have good walking shoes. This will take us into the lunch hour and then we will have regular classes in the afternoon.

Please remember to bring in your Terry Fox pledge sheets and money tomorrow.

Daily Update--Sept. 26/12

ELA--Grammar exercises #24,25, and 26 on adjectives for tomorrow. The rough draft of the Bio-Poem is due tomorrow.

Science--Review microscope parts, location, spelling, and functions for Friday's test. Collect grasshoppers.

SS--Worksheet "Preparing for Study--Part 1" for Friday.

Art--Tagging assignment due Tuesday, Oct.2.

8R--Science--Review microscope parts, location, spelling, and functions for Monday's test. Collect grasshoppers.

Terry Fox pledges for Friday.

Tomorrow is Hat Day and if students would like to wear a hat they need to donate $2 to the Terry Fox fundraiser.

Daily Update--Sept.25/12

ELA--The Evidence of Learning illustration is due tomorrow. The first reading response is due tomorrow as well. The students were introduced to their next assignment--Bio-Poems, so they can start brainstorming ideas for it.

Math--Textbook page 99--questions #4 a and b, #5 b and c,#6, 10 and 11 for tomorrow.

Science--We will be writing a quiz on the parts, location, and functions of the microscope on Friday. Spelling must be accurate too. We also need grasshoppers for our dissection.


Please collect Terry Fox pledges.

Daily Update--Sept.24/12

ELA--The students should be reviewing the spelling of the unit 1 vocabulary words for tomorrow's test. They also must review the definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and correct usage of the 20 words in sentences for tomorrow's test. The Evidence of Learning illustration is due Wednesday. The first IRP response is due Tuesday/Wednesday of this week.
Math--On the 3.3 worksheet, complete #6,8, and 9 for tomorrow.

Science--Please try to collect some grasshoppers for our first dissection. Bring them to school dead or alive. Thank you!

I was at a report card inservice today, so I hope the day went smoothly for the class with the substitute. If anyone is unsure of the homework, please give me a call tonight.

Daily Update--Sept.21/12

ELA--The grammar page on plurals is due Monday. The test for vocabulary UNit 1 will be on Tuesday, along with a spelling test. The students should study the synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and how to use the words correctly in  a sentence. The "Evidence of Learning" illustration is due Wednesday.

Math--Worksheet 3.3 #1,3,5 and 7 are due Monday.

Science--Students need to collect grasshoppers (alive or dead) and bring them to school next week.


The Terry Fox Run/Walk is next Friday. Students should be collecting pledges until then.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Sept.20/12

I hope the students enjoyed their Made in Mb breakfast today. Please ask them to explain the event to you.

ELA--Students are working on their IRP's which are due next week. They should also be reviewing unit 1 vocabulary words for Tuesday's test. Remember to study the spelling of the words too.

Science--You need to complete the worksheet on lab safety procedures if you did not finish in class today. You also need to start catching some grasshoppers for our dissection next week.

French--Dictation next week Tuesday.

There are only a few students who still need to hand in their registration forms and signed parent information letter and return them to school.

Daily Update--Sept.19/12

ELA--Students should be working on their IRP which is due next week. They should also be reviewing all of the vocabulary words from unit one as the test will be next week Tuesday. They need to stduy the definitions, synonyms, spelling of the words, and be able to use the words correctly in sentences.

Math--Textbook page 86--questions #15,16,17,21 and 23 for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Sept.18/12

ELA--The good copy of the friendly letter is due tomorrow morning at the beginning of class. Exercise 1 of the Nouns booklet is due tomorrow. You should also be working on your IRP.

Math--Textbook page 85--#6,8,10,12 and 13 are due tomorrow.


Remember to work on getting pledges for the Terry Fox Run.

Daily Update--Sept. 17/12

ELA--The remainder of the vocabulary booklet is due tomorrow. The friendly letter to me should already be self-editted, and the good copy is due Wednesday. Start working on your first IRP which is due next week Tuesday/Wednesday.

Math--Do your corrections from worksheet 3.1 and answer #9 on the same worksheet for tomorrow.

French--Dictation on Monday.

Anyone who has not handed in their kleenex, signed course outline sheet and the parent informational letter,and/or paid their $5 paper fee, please do so asap.

Daily Update--Sept. 13/12

ELA--The remainder of the vocabulary booklet is due Tuesday. The rough draft of the friendly letter to me is due Monday. Students need to be reading everyday to finish their book so they can work on their first IRP which  will be due approximately Sept. 25/26.

Math--3.1 worksheet on Perfect Squares, questions # 1,2,4,5,6,7,8 are due Monday. The answers to these questions are to be done in their Daily Assignment scribbler.

SS--Complete the Index/Glossary worksheet for Monday.

Please remember to bring in your registration forms, paper fee money, immunization form, signed course outline sheet, and the bottom portion of the informational letter.
Hope to see you at the Open House tonight at 7.

Have a great long weekend!

Daily Update--Sept.12/12

ELA--The "Synonym and Antonym" page in the vocabulary booklet is due tomorrow. We have started our first writing assignment which is a friendly letter to me. Students should start working on their rough draft. We will decide on a due date tomorrow.

SS--Complete the Scavenger Hunt paper for tomorrow.

French--Bring headphones or earbuds tomorrow.

8R Science--Title page is due tomorrow.

Remember that the Open House is tomorrow evening at 7pm.

Daily Update--Sept.11/12

ELA--We started Unit 1 vocabulary today. Students need to complete the Synonyms/Antonyms page for Thursday. Remember to read 20 minutes or longer tonight.

Science--The title page is due tomorrow. If the chart dealing with scientists does not have atleast 3 points for each, students need to do some research tonight.

SS--Questions #11 to 40 on the Scavenger Hunt is due tomorrow.

French--Bring headphones to class for Thursday.

A purple informational letter was handed out today. Students need to take the letter home for their parents to read and sign. Please return the bottom portion signed tomorrow to school. Thank you!


8R Science--Your title page is due Thursday.

Remember the signed course outlines, registration forms, and the paper fee. Also the immunization forms need to be handed in to the office.

Daily Update--Sept.10/11

ELA--Daily reading for 20 minutes.

Science--Have title page done for Wednesday. It was great to see so many hand it in today.

Course outline signatures are due back to school. Please hand in registration forms and paper fee asap.

Daily Update--Sept.7/12

ELA-- We have signed our September reading contracts today so the students should be reading every night for a minimum of 20 minutes.

A package of our course outlines has bent sent home and students need to sign it and have their parents read and sign it as well. Please return it to the school on MOnday. If parents would like a paper copy, please have your child tell me and I can send one home.

Science--A title page assignment has been given with the criteria written out. It is due Wednesday.

8R Science--Have your name tags completed for MOnday's class.


Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Sept. 6/12

ELA:  We have chosen our reading books from the library today, so students should be reading at home every night for a minimum of 20 minutes. If students did not complete the "Who Are You?" questionnaire, they need to do so for tomorrow.


Please remember to bring in the signed registration forms and $5 paper fee into the office asap.

Thank you!

Daily Update--Sept. 5/12

Welcome everyone to the new school year!
We have all survived the first day, and I think it was a great start to the year.

The students have this site, and I have asked them to add it on as a "Favorite" as I will be posting all homework and important dates, information, etc on it daily.

Tonight, the students have taken home their registration forms which need to be signed and returned to school office, along with $5 paper fee.

We also talked about supplies and what they should bring tomorrow. Lockers have been assigned so supplies can be placed into the lockers as soon as the students get to school. Please remember to have a lock for the lockers.

Have a good evening!

Wednesday, June 27/12

The last day of school for the students! Can you believe that the year is over?
This is the last blog entry for the year!
I would like to thank the students for a great year! I wish them all the best in high school next year!

Have a relaxing and enjoyable summer!!

Come by and say hello in September!

Mrs. Thompson

Daily Update--June 22/12

On Monday we will be going on our field trip to Winnipeg. Remember to dress for the weather and for walking. Students also need to bring a bag lunch. They can bring some extra money if we happen to stop for a treat. We will be home by 3:30.

Students are also taking home their portfolios and scrapbooks.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--June 221/12

We are completing our portfolios tomorrow so if any students have any tests or other assignnments lingering at home they should be brought to class for tomorrow.

Students planning on going to Winnipeg on MOnday for th field trip MUST have their forms and money in TOMORROW. Thank you!

We are planning on having our last reading party tomorrow so we will be going outside for a baseball game for two periods, if the grounds are dry. Then we will walk over to Syl's, so students should bring some money with them tomorrow.

Daily Update--June 20/12

ELA--Bring pictures for the memory book. Five people still need to bring in their scrapbooks and portfolios.

Permission forms and money for our field trips to the Legislative Building on Monday and our swimming afternnon on Tuesday need to be in asap.

Daily Update--June 19/12

ELA--We are finishing our Memory Books so students need to have their typing completed and they need to bring in pictures for the book. Work on the wordle for your cover page.

We are also starting our scrapbooks and portfolio work tomorrow, so these need to be in the classroom.

SS--Students were to do their "remake" of the Roman test by doing some type of "projects" or "test" which is due tomorrow morning.

I have handed out a letter and permission slip for our "Swim Day" on Tuesday, June 26. The money and form need to be in asap. The money and form for our Field trip on Monday to the Legislative Bui;lding and Saint Boniface Museum is also due asap.

Daily Update--June 15/12

ELA--Please use the weekend to work on collecting pictures for your memory books. We will either put them in the books or scan them into the book. Please remember to get your essay rubric signed.

Science--You are writing your test on Tuesday.

Remember your signed permission slip and $5 to the office asap.


Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--June 14/12

ELA--Look for pictures for the Memory Book. We have decided that these books will be stored away in the school until the students are in grade 12 at which time they will be able to open the books and read all about their 'memories". We have extended the due date to next Wednesday. Sighed essay rubrics need to be in asap.

Math--Textbook pages 51-53--questions 7,10,17,and 20 for tomorrow.

Science--Test is on Tuesday.

Pink permission form and $5 for our field trip on the 25th should be in asap.

Daily Update--June 13/12

ELA--Students should be collecting pictures which they would like to put into their Memory Book. We are working on the good copies right now and hopefully will be able to scan pictures into the books. It will be due by next Wednesday.

Math--We started the unit on rates and ratios. They have an assignment on the 2.2 worksheet--all of the questions for tomorrow.

SS--We have a Roman Civilization test tomorrow.

A permission slip was sent home today in regards for our field trip on Monday, June 25. It needs to be signed and returned to the office with $5.00 as  soon as possible.

Daily Update--June 12/12

The students wrote their Math exam today, and I hope they did well on it. Tomorrow we will be starting our unit on Rates and Ratios.

ELA--We started typing out the good copy of our Memory Books today, and will continue. Students need to make sure all rough drafts are completed. We will be starting on our travel brochures tomorrow.

SS--Thank you to all the students and parents who brought food today for our Roman Afternoon of games and feasting. I certainly hope the students enjoyed playing the variety of games. The test on the Rome will be on Thursday.

Science--Supplies for teh filter are due.

French--The script is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--June 11/12

Tomorrow is the Math exam. Students need to have pencils, an eraser, and a calculator with them. It should take about 2 hours to write the exam. I will be at school by 7:45 if anyone would like to come in for any last questions or help.
Tonight the students can continue to work through the white booklet and the two pink sheets.

Students also need to remember to bring their food for tomorrow's "Roman Afternoon". They also need to bring a plate, glass, and a fork. They need to bring a sheet and a belt for their toga. A t-shirt and shorts can be worn underneath the toga.

Hopefully your child brought home the letter on Friday. It outlined the activites which will be happening this month.

Daily Update--June 8/12

ELA--The students should have their essay rubric signed and returned on Monday. Have all the "Memory Book" rough drafts all done by Wednesday. Think about what city you would like to make a travel brochure on.

Math--Last weekend to review for your Math exam. Complete the green booklet on Linear Relations and complete the white booklet which is a review of everything.

SS--Our Roman Afternoon is on Tuesday. Hopefully you received the detailed letter.

I have sent home a letter describing most of the June activities. Please ask your child for it if they forget to give it to you.
Monday is June-So-Soon, but if the weather is not favourable for a beach day, regular classes will be held.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--June 6/12

ELA--The timetoast timeline with the comic strip as  the cover page is all due Friday morning. You are also working on the Memory Book.

Math--Exam review--Percent worksheet--all of it for tomorrow. Exam next Tuesday. There is also the white revewu booklet which students can be working on.

SS--A letter has gone home describing the "Roman Afternoon". Students need to decide what type of food they will be bringing, and they need to have a flat sheet for their toga.

Tonight is also the "Arts Appreciation Evening" starting at 7pm.

Daily Update--June 4/12

ELA--We will be writing the vocabulary test tomorrow, so please go over the words and be able to use them correctly in sentences. We worked on the timeline(timetoast) today, so students can still  be working on this at home and the comic strip will act as the cover page of the timeline. I am hoping this is completed by Thursday of this week. The Memory Book chpater 1 to 7 should be done. The cover jacket for the novel is due Wednesday to be entered into the contest.

Math--The unit test was returned today so students need to do their corrections and get it signed and returned tomorrow. We have also started the exam review. A checklist has been handed out, and we reviewed operations of fractions. An assignment was given, and students need to check back to their notes or check in their textbooks for more examples and steps if they do not remember. I will also be having extra Math help every noon hour until the exam (next Tuesday).

SS--All Roman board games are due Wednesday.

8C--SS--All Roman board games are due Wednesday.

8R--SS--All Roman board games are due Wednesday.

Daily UPdate--June 1/12

WOW!!!June 1st!!!

ELA--The homework is relatively the same as we are working on three on-going projects:"Timetoast" timeline is now in the process of being typed out at school, however the cover of it which is a comic strip will be due by the end of the week; the cover jacket for the novel is due by Wednesday; and the vocabulary test for the second group of words will be written on Tuesday. We are also working on the Memory Book which should have seven chapters of rough drafts completed with one chapter left to go.

Math--We wrote our unit test today, and will start reviewing for our final exam which will be written on
 June 12. Students will be getting a checklist on MOnday when they start their review. A letter will be going home shortly explaining the next few weeks and their events.

SS--All Roman board games are due Wednesday.

Art--All projects are due Monday, June 4.

8C--SS--All Roman board games are due Wednesday.

8R--SS--All Roman board games are due Wednesday.

Enjoy the weekend!

Daily update--May 31/12

ELA--Tomorrow we will be writing a short quiz on the novel, I am David. Please review characters, places, events. You should also have your Timetoast ready for typing tomorrow. There is also the comic strip to work on. Cover jacket contest is due June 6th. Vocabulary test is set for next Tuesday. Many assignments are on the go and have varying due dates.

Math--We have the unit test on the Pythagorean Relationship tomorrow. Please review the chapter review at the end of chapter 3 for further questions and practice.

SS--Roman board games are due next Wedesday.

Tomorrow afternoon we will be watching the movie "I am David" so if students would like to bring in some munchies for themselves, they can.

Daily Update--May 30/12

We had our track meet today, and only had the first half hour in the morning and the last hour of the day of classes.
Homework is as stated last night.
There is alot of ELA homework, as well as Math review for the test on Friday.
SS board games are due next week.

Daily Update--May 29/12

ELA--Students need to finish reading chapter 8 in the novel. They have 4 questions to answer in their booklet regarding chapter8. Their "Timetoast" rough draft should be completed for Friday so we can start working on the computer version. They are also working on chapter 6 of the Memory Book. We have not yet set a due date for the cover jacket contest.

Math--The unit test is set for Friday. As a review they  need to work on questions #3,4,6,7,8, and 12 for Thursday.

SS--Students should be working on their questions for the Roman Board Game which is due by next Wednesday.

Health--The poster on "Preventing Muscle Injuries" is due tomorrow.

8C--SS--Students should be working on their questions for the Roman Board Game which is due by next Wednesday.

8R--SS--Students should be working on their questions for the Roman Board Game which is due by next Wednesday.

***Tomorrow is our divisional Track Meet. Students need to come dressed for the weather conditions, bring a water bottle, and lunch.

***I apologize for there not being an entry last night, but the blogsite was not working properly.

Daily Update--May 25/12

ELA--Students should use the weekend to catch up and have 6 or 7 events listed in their Timetoast which will be due end of next week. Their chapter 5 poem for the Memory book should be done by Monday (rough draft). Their journal entry for chapter 7 in the novel is due Monday. It will be collected on Monday. We have started a cover jacket contest for I Am David, so students should be thinking about a creative design.

Math--3.4 textbook questions--#4,6,7,9,10, and 13 are due Monday.

SS--Begin making up questions for your group's board game. Be thinking of a creative design.

Health--Project will be due by next Wednesday.

Art=--Projects are due June 3rd.

8C--SS--Begin making up questions for your group's board game. Be thinking of a creative design.

8R--SS--Begin making up questions for your group's board game. Be thinking of a creative design

Daily Update--May 24/12

ELA--In the novel, have the questions #3,5,6,7  (chapter 7) done for tomorrow. Work on the Memory Book chapter 5. Also work on the Timetoast.

Math--Worksheet 3.4 # 1,3,5,6,7,and 8 for tomorrow.

SS--Worksheet is due tomorrow.

Health--The project is due Wednesday.

Daily Update--May 23/12

ELA--Have chapter 7 read in the novel by tomorrow. Work on your rough drafts of the Memory Book.

SS--Get your test signed and returned tomorrow.

8C--SS--Get test signed, and have the worksheet on Roman People completed for tomorrow.

Art--Your projects are due June 3rd.

Health--Projects are due with one class period left ot work on them.

Daily Update--May 22/12

ELA--The remainder of the vocabulary booklet is due tomorrow. Work on the rough drafts of chapters 1 to 4 in your Memory Book. Add to the timetoast.

Math--Textbook 3.2--page 92 and 93--#11, 15 and 17 for tomorrow.

Health--You are working on your project.

8C and 8R  SS--Get tests signed and returned tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 18/12

ELA--Complete the vocabulary booklet for Wednesday. You should have the rough drafts of chapters 1,2,3,and 4 of the Memory book completed for Tuesday.

Math--3.2 textbook pages 92/93 #5,6b,7 a and b,9, 10 and 13(problem format) for Tuesday.

Science--Your hydraulics project is due Tuesday.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Daily Update--May 17/12

ELA--The journal for chapter 6 is due tomorrow. I will be collecting them for marks. Also have the synonym/antonym page completed for tomorrow. Continue working on chapters 1,2,3,and 4 of your Memory Book which are due Tuesday.

Math--We have started a new concept--Pythygorean Relationship. Have worksheet 3.2 --# 1a, 2a and b,#3 a ,#4,5,6,7 done for tomorrow.

SS--Study for tomorrow's test on gods and goddesses. Remember to have your notes to hand in as part of the test.

Science--Your three-point approach is due tomorrow.

8C--SS--Study for tomorrow's test on gods and goddesses. Remember to have your notes to hand in as part of the test.

8R--SS--Study for tomorrow's test on gods and goddesses. Remember to have your notes to hand in as part of the test.

Daily Update--May 16/12

ELA--Work on journal entry for chapter 6. The new vocabulary unit was handed out. The synonyms/antonyms page is due Friday. Continue with your Memory Book rough drafts.

Math--The tests were handed back today. Corrections and signatures are due tomorrow.

SS--Review your notes for the gods/goddesses test on Friday. Some students have not handed back signed tests yet.

Science--The 3 point approach is due Friday. Get tests signed.

French--Your "Prices" assignment is due tomorrow.

8C--SS--Review your notes for the gods/goddesses test on Friday. Some students have not handed back signed tests yet.

8R--SS--Review your notes for the gods/goddesses test on Friday. Some students have not handed back signed tests yet.

Daily Update--May 15/12

ELA--We finished reading chapter 6 in the novel, so the students have questions #1,3,4,7,8,and 10 to complete for tomorrow. They need to be working on the rough drafts of chapters 3 and 4 in their Memory Book. These drafts are due by next Tuesday. They also need to update the Timetoast.

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

SS--Students need to review the notes of the gods/goddesses presentations as we will be writing a test on the information on Friday.

8C--SS--Students need to review the notes of the gods/goddesses presentations as we will be writing a test on the information on Friday.

8R-SS--Students need to review the notes of the gods/goddesses presentations as we will be writing a test on the information on Friday.

Science--Get the test signed and returned tomorrow. Their title page is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 14/12

ELA--Students need to be working on their "Memory Book". They should be on chapter 2 where they are writing an expository page about memories that relatives have of them when they were small. The "Timetoast" should also have atleast four events and descriptors of each event in rough draft form. We are currerntly reading Chapter 6 in the novel.

Math--We are writing the unit test on Linear Equations tomorrow morning.

SS--We will be finishing the presentations of gods and goddesses tomorrow. The last 5 students presenting need to practice tonight.

Daily Update--May 11/12

ELA--Finish reading chapter 5 and answer questions # 2,5,6, and9 for Monday. Work on the rough draft of Memory Book chapter 2.

Math--In preparation for Tuesday's test, work on page 401 # 13,16,18,20,21,AND 22 FOR Monday.

Science--Your unit test is on Monday.

SS--If you would like to gain extra marks on your Ancient Greece test, you need to make your corrections on a separate sheet and get the test signed. This is due Monday.

8C--SS--If you would like to gain extra marks on your Ancient Greece test, you need to make your corrections on a separate sheet and get the test signed. This is due Monday.

8R--SSIf you would like to gain extra marks on your Ancient Greece test, you need to make your corrections on a separate sheet and get the test signed. This is due Monday.

To all the mothers out there, have a very happy Mother's Day on Sunday!

Daily Update--May 10/12

ELA--Have the journal entry for chapters 3 and 4 in the novel completed for tomorrow. Work on the Timetoast and the Memory Book.

Math--The unit test will be written on Tuesday so the students need to start review. Page 400--#1 to 7, #8, 10, 12 and 15 for tomorrow.

Science--Review for Monday's test.

SS--Ancient Greece test needs to be signed and corrections need to completed on a separate sheet of paper (back of the test) in complete sentences and handed in no later than Monday to gain extra marks.

French--Healthy Eating worksheet is due tomorrow.

8C--SS--Ancient Greece test needs to be signed and corrections need to completed on a separate sheet of paper (back of the test) in complete sentences and handed in no later than Monday to gain extra marks.

8R--SS--Ancient Greece test needs to be signed and corrections need to completed on a separate sheet of paper (back of the test) in complete sentences and handed in no later than Monday to gain extra marks.

Daily Update--May 9/12

ELA--I collected the novel package today to correct ch.1 and 2 journal entry. Journal entry for ch.3 and 4 will be due Friday. Students need to work on their "Timetoast" events and their Memory Book.

Math--No work was assigned today, but we are starting review and students need to prepare for a unit test.

SS--All costumes need to be in tomorrow, and students should be practicing their presentations tonight at home.

Science--Unit test is on Monday.

8C--SS--All costumes need to be in tomorrow, and students should be practicing their presentations tonight at home.

8R--SS--All costumes need to be in tomorrow, and students should be practicing their presentations tonight at home.

Daily Update--May 8/12

ELA--Tomorrow the students are writing their vocabulary test. Please review all words. Students need to work on their journal entry for chapter 3 and 4. This should be done by Thursday/Friday.

Math--10.4 in the textbook--page 398-399.

SS--Have your rough draft, jot notes, good copy, and your costume ready to hand in tomorrow. Presentations will begin tomorrow.

8C--SS--We will continue with the god/goddess presentations tomorrow. Please practice.

8R--SS--We will continue with the god/goddess presentations tomorrow. Please practice.

Health--The Muscle Injuries Chart is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 7/12

ELA--Students need to complete reading chapter 4 in the novel and answer questions # 1,4 to 9 for tomorrow. Review the vocabulary words for Wednesday's test.

Math--Worksheet 10.4 --#1 to 4, #5 a and b, #6 (division method), #7 (distributive method), and #9 for tomorrow.

SS--Presentation, report, and costume are all due Wednesday as we missed a workperiod today.

Science--Review for next Monday's test.

French--You have a worksheet due tomorrow.

Health--The chart on Muscle Injuries is due Day 4.

8C--SS--Be ready to present your god/goddess presentation tomorrow.

8R--SS--Be ready to present your god/goddess presentation tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 5/12

I was away at the University of Manitoba on Friday, so I did not update the blog yesterday. This is the homework that should have been assigned yesterday in class.

ELA--Have questions from chapter 3 (#2 and #3) in the novel done for Monday. Also have chapter 4 in the novel read for Monday. Review your vocaulary words for the unit test on Wednesday. The last two IRP's will be presented on Monday. Start thinking and working on your Memory Book.

Math--10.3 worksheet--three more questions were assigned to review the latest concept.

SS--Continue working on your one-page research report of your chosen god/goddess. Put together your costume and practice the oral presentation as this will occur on Tuesday.

8C--SS--Continue working on your one-page research report of your chosen god/goddess. Put together your costume and practice the oral presentation as this will occur on Tuesday.

8R--SS--Continue working on your one-page research report of your chosen god/goddess. Put together your costume and practice the oral presentation as this will occur on Tuesday.

Science--Start reviewing for the unit test which will be written on May 14th.

Have a good weekend!

Daily UPdate--May 3/12

ELA--Have chapter 3 in the novel read for tomorrow. Vocabulary test on the novel words will be next Wednesday. Start reviewing now.

Math--Textbook page 392--# 4 a, 6b, 10 a and b, 13 a and b, and 14 for tomorrow.

SS--Research and work on the rough draft of your god/goddess. Presentations begin on Tuesday.

Science--Test on May 14th.

French--Worksheet due Monday.

Daily Update--May 2/12

ELA--Anyone who did not finish their chapter 1/2 journal must be finished for tomorrow. Oral IRP's continue tomorrow.

Math--10.3 worksheet # 1,2,5,and 7 for tomorrow.

SS--Begin research on your chosen God/Goddess. The presentations will begin next Tuesday.

8C--SS--Begin research on your chosen God/Goddess. The presentations will begin next Tuesday.

8R--SS--Begin research on your chosen God/Goddess. The presentations will begin next Tuesday.

Daily Update--May 1,2012

ELA--The students need to have a good start on their chapter 1 journal entry for the class novel. The rough draft should be done and they are working on the good copy to be written into the coloured booklet.
We are continueing with the oral IRP presentations.

Math--The assignment from yesterday is due tomorrow as we wrote our SS test today and did not have Math.

Daily Update--April 30/12

Tonight the students need to put ample time aside to prepare for tomorrow's Ancient Greece test. Hopefully they were reviewing on the weekend.

ELA--They should have chapter 2 read, and need to answer the remainder of the questions on the first page of their booklet. The journal entry is due Wednesday. The vocabulary activity is due tomorrow.

Math--Textbook page 385-386--#3,5,7,9,11,12 and 13 are due Wednesday.

Science--Calculations worksheet is due tomorrow.

8C--SS--
Tonight the students need to put ample time aside to prepare for tomorrow's Ancient Greece test. Hopefully they were reviewing on the weekend.

8R--SS--
Tonight the students need to put ample time aside to prepare for tomorrow's Ancient Greece test. Hopefully they were reviewing on the weekend.

Daily Update--April 25/12

ELA-The remainder of the vocabulary booklet is due Friday. Work on your oral IRP presentation.

SS--Complete the Webquest by tomorrow. You should be reviewing for Tuesday's test.  Study by doing.

Science--Flow rate is due tomorrow. Work on your 3 point approach which is due Friday.

French--Your paragraphs are due Friday.

8C--SS--Complete the Webquest by tomorrow. You should be reviewing for Tuesday's test.

8R--SS--Complete the Webquest by tomorrow. You should be reviewing for Tuesday's test.


I will be away for the next two days as I am attending an inservice on the new report cards that our division will be piloting next year. I will not have a blog entry for those two days, but hopefully the students will listen in class and record the homework into their agendas.

Daily Update--April 24/12

Sorry this is a little late, but there was a badminton tournament tonight.

ELA--Vocabulary --synonyms and antonyms chart for the novel is due tomorrow. Oral IRP's will continue tomorrow.

Math--Textbook 10.1--page 376-377--#5,6,7,9,11,13,and 18 for tomorrow.

SS--Webquest #11 to 15 for tomorrow. A unit test on Ancient Greece will be written next Tuesday. A checklist will be given out and reviewed tomorrow. Students should make sure they have all the notes, and should start studying. We will be going over study skills tomorrow.

Health--A quiz on the muscle diagram and muscle activity will be tomorrow.

8C--SS--Webquest #11 to 14 for tomorrow. A unit test on Ancient Greece will be written next Tuesday. A checklist will be given out and reviewed tomorrow. Students should make sure they have all the notes, and should start studying. We will be going over study skills tomorrow.

8R--SS--Webquest #11 to 15 for tomorrow. A unit test on Ancient Greece will be written next Tuesday. A checklist will be given out and reviewed tomorrow. Students should make sure they have all the notes, and should start studying. We will be going over study skills tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 23/12

ELA--Students need to answer questions #2,3,4,and 5as well as #9,10,and11 for chapter 1 in the novel, I Am David for tomorrow. We also have a new vocabulary unit for the novel so the synonym and antonym page is due for Wednesday. Oral IRP'S will continue tomorrow.

Science--Your commercials are due tomorrow.

SS--In your Webquest, please have #1 to 12 due tomorrow.  Unit test next week.

8R--SS--In your Webquest, please have #1 to 12 done for tomorrow.  Unit test next week.

8C--SS--In your Webquest, please have #1 to 10 done for tomorrow. Unjt test next week.

Daily Update--April 19/12

ELA--Students need to finish reading chapter one in our novel, I Am David, for Monday. Oral IRP's will continue on Monday. Students know who will be presenting on Monday.

Math--Unit test corrections and signatures are due Monday. We also started unit 10 and have assigned worksheet #10.1 for Monday. Complete all questions 1 through 10 omitting #7.

Science--The commercial is due Tuesday, April 24.

SS--We are working on the Web Quest but no specific questions are assigned for homework over the weekend.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Daily Update--April 18/12

ELA--The students have 30 minutes tomorrow morning to put any last minute changes to their persuasive essay which needs to be handed in by 1:20 tomorrow. We spokw of all information that must be handed in. Three oral IRP's are due tomorrow as well. If anyone did not complete their I Am David questions today, them must be shown to me tomorrow.

Math--Get unit test signed.

SS--Get Map Quiz signed and returned to class.

Science--Work on your commercial.

Daily Update--April 13/12

ELA--The rough draft of the persuasive essay is due Monday/Tuesday. The good copy is due Thursday.

Math--Textbook page 361--#11 and 14, and the handout pg. 263 #1 and 2, and page 356--#4,6,7 for Monday. The unit test is on Tuesday.

SS--Get map quiz signed.

Science--Plan your commercial.

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--April 12/12

ELA--You need to have the rough draft of the introductory paragraph and the first body paragraph done for tomorrow. The final good copy of the essay will be due next Thursday. Get vocabulary test signed.

Math--Review page 360--#1 to 10 for tomorrow. Test early next week.

SS--All notes and charts are due for presentations tomorrow.

8C--SS--All notes and charts are due for presentations tomorrow.

8R--SS--All notes and charts are due for presentations tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 11/12

ELA--Get the vocabulary test signed and returned tomorrow. You should have your three main essay points decided on, and have the jot notes completed for tomorrow. Work on your oral IRP that must be done by the end of the month.

Math--Page 357-359--#10 c, 13,16,18 for tomorrow. The unit test will be early next week.

SS--Work on your "notes" assignment which is due Friday.

Cooking--Title page due tomorrow.

Sewing--Title page due tomorrow.

Health quiz tomorrow.

8C--SS--Notes assignment is due Friday.

Daily Update--April 9/12

ELA--We are writing our unit 7 vocabulary test tomorrow morning. Please review those words tonight. Continue researching your persuasive essay topic. Tomorrow, I will be explaining how to write your thesis statement.

Math--Worksheet 9.3 (pink) is due tomorrow--all the questions. This is the last concept so we will be having a unit test soon.

SS--Review for your Greece Map Quiz which is on Wednesday. Start your "NOtes" assignment.

Science--If you did not finish the hopscotch, get it done for tomorrow.

On Day 4, you have a sewing/cooking title page due.

Health--Review for the Bones and Joint Problems quiz for Thursday.

8C--SS--Review for your Greece Map Quiz which is on Wednesday. Start your "NOtes" assignment.

8R-SS--Review for your Greece Map Quiz which is on Wednesday. Start your "NOtes" assignment.

Daily Update--April 5/12

ELA--Have the vocabulary booklet completed for Monday, and review the words for Tuesday's test. Continue your research on the essay topic.

Math--Page 350-351--#16 and 18 for Monday.

SS--Map quiz on Greece is on Wednesday. Review over the weekend.

Science--Hopscotch is due MOnday.

Health--Quiz on bone and joint problems will be on THursday.

8C--SS--Map quiz on Greece is on Wednesday. Review over the weekend.

8R--SS--Map quiz on Greece is on Wednesday. Review over the weekend.

Enjoy the long weekend. and have a happy Easter!

Daily Update--April 4/12

ELA--Complete the vocabulary 7 booklet. It is due Monday,but get it done now so you do not have to do it over the Easter weekend. Test is on Tuesday. Begin research on your chosen essay topic.

Math--9.2 in the textbook--page 348-349--#4,6,8,10, and 11 for tomorrow. Anyone who has not handed in their signed test by tomorrow will be staying in at noon.

Science--Get your hopscotch done for MOnday. Do it now!

Health--The chart describing joint and bone problems is due tomorrow.

8C--SS--The worksheet is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 3/12

ELA--Unit 7 vocabulary synonyms and antonyms page is due tomorrow. Get your vocabulary unit 6 test signed and returned. We have started a discussion of our next expository essay which will be a persuasive one. Students need to decide on a topic from the list posted on our white board in our room.

Math--9.1 purple worksheet is due tomorrow.

Science--Title page is due tomorrow; hopscotch is due Monday.

SS--Have the orange coloured "Illustrations and Timeline Hunt" worksheets completed for tomorrow.

Health--The chart on bone and joint problems is due Day 6--Thursday.

Daily Update--April 2/12

Welcome back; we are into the third term. I hope everyone had a relaxing spring break.

ELA--The short story unit project is due tomorrow. Do not forget your booklet and the t-shirt. Also have your unit 6 vocabulary test signed and returned tomorrow. Vocabulary unit 7 synonyms and antonyms page is due Wednesday.

Science--Your title page is due Wednesday. The "Hopscotch" is due next Monday.

There is a sewing test tomorrow.

Please remember to bring your portfolio binder and scrapbook back to class.

Daily Update--March 23/12

Thank you very much to those students and parents who were able to attend our conferences yesterday and today. It is always welcoming to talk about the students'strengths and abilities, and to decide on goals for next term. For those who I did not get a chance to meet with, I hope we will be able to touch base in early April.

For the break, students need to complete their short story unit project and be ready to hand it in by Tuesday, April 2. Remember to check the rubric to make sure you have included all materials.

Math--There is a short assignment on pages 337-340 --# 7,9,10,11,13,and 16 which is due MOnday when we get back.

Your sewing test will be on Tuesday, April 3.

Enjoy the break; and remember-- find that sun ray and read a good book!

Daily Update--March 21/12

Students should now have their scrapbooks and their portfolios at home so they can go over it with parents. Hopefully you will have time to do so before interviews on Thursday and Friday.

ELA--Students are working on their short story unit project which can be handed in either tomorrow or Tuesday, April 2.

Math--Textbook page 337-340--# 5,6,8,12, and 14 for tomorrow.

Daily Update--March 20/12

ELA--Continue to work on your short story unit project. If you cannot get it done to the expectations outlined, then you can work on it over the break and hand it in on Tuesday, April 3.

Math--Hand in corrected and signed unit tests on integers. We also started the next unit on Linear Relations and assigned 9.1 worksheet for tomorrow.

Science--Study for tomorrow's unit test.

Portfolios should be at home so parents can go over them with the students before interviews. There are many students who have not returned the letters stating your chosen interview times.

Daily Update--March 19/12

Hi! Sorry I am a little late today, but the internet went down just before badminton and I have just had some time at the moment to update.

ELA--The students are working on their short story unit project. They should have the story frames completed as well as the character map. If they do not have time to complete it by Thursday, they will have to finish it over the break. We also have the unit 6 vocabulary test tomorrow.

Math--I returned the Integer test today, and have asked the students to do their corrections, get the test signed, and return it tomorrow.

Science--They should be reviewing for Wednesday's test.

The students have taken their portfolios home today, and hopefully they will have time to go through them with their parents before our interviews. Please return the letter with your chioce of interview times for our conferences Thursday/Friday.

Thank you and have a good evening!

Daily Update--March 16/12

ELA--Work on your short story unit project. Finish the three story frames, and work on the character map or the setting or both. The project is due Thursday, or else you will be working on it over the break. Unit 6 vocabulary test is on Tuesday.

Science--Review for Wednesday's test.

SS--Get the model for your project completed and handed in on Monday.

Report cards went home today. A letter indicating interview times also went home. Please make your choices and return the letter to school on Monday.
Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--March 15/12

ELA--Students should be working on finishing 2 or 3 of the story frames by tomorrow to stay on schedule. Vocabulary test is on Tuesday.

SS--Work on finishing your Egypt research project. Dictionary and powerpoint are due tomorrow. You have until MOnday to build your model.

Wood working test tomorrow.

Science--Review for next week's test.

8C--SS--Work on finishing your Egypt research project. Dictionary, powerpoint, and model are due tomorrow.

8R--SS--SS--Work on finishing your Egypt research project. Dictionary, powerpoint, and model are due tomorrow.

Daily Update--March 14/15

ELA--Students should have all five short stories read by tomorrow in order to begin the first part of their unit project. Unit 6 vocabulary test will be written on Tuesday, March 20.

SS--The Egyptian dictionary, powerpoint presentation, and model are due by Friday.

Science--Unit test is next week Wednesday, so students should start reviewing now.

Woodworking test is on Day 4--Friday.

8C--SS--The Egyptian dictionary, powerpoint presentation, and model are due by Friday.

8R--SS--The Egyptian dictionary, powerpoint presentation, and model are due by Friday.

Daily Update--March 13/12

ELA--All "Word Scenes" are due tomorrow morning. Students can also be working on their short stories unit project by first reading the story selections.

Math--Unit test on integers is tomorrow. I told the students to review questions on pages 318/319 and work on concepts that they are still struggling with.

SS--Work on the dictionary, the powerpoint, and the model. This is due by the end of the week.

Science--Unit test is next week Wednesday. Start studying now.

French--The comic strip is due tomorrow.

Woodworking test has been rescheduled to Day 4--Friday.

8C--SS--Work on the dictionary, the powerpoint, and the model. This is due by the end of the week.

8R--SS--Work on the dictionary, the powerpoint, and the model. This is due by the end of the week.

Daily Update--March 12/12

ELA--Work on your word scenes which are due by Wednesday. I have introduced the "Short Story Unit Project" which students will need to begin working on.

Math--Unit review booklet is due tomorrow. Unit test is on Wednesday.

SS--Dictionaries should be handed in shortly. Continue researching and working on your powerpoint presentation. Projects due Friday. Remember that a model must also accompany your project.

8C--SS--Dictionaries should be handed in shortly. Continue researching and working on your powerpoint presentation. Projects due Friday. Remember that a model must also accompany your project.

8R--SS--Dictionaries should be handed in shortly. Continue researching and working on your powerpoint presentation. Projects due Friday. Remember that a model must also accompany your project.

Science--3 point approach is due tomorrow. Begin studying for the unit test which is on Wed.March 21.

French--Comics are due Wednesday.

Wood working test tomorrow.

Daily Update--March 8/9

ELA--This weekend the students should take advantage of the extra day to work on their word scenes which are due no later than Wednesday. Their rough drafts should be editted.

Math--We have the unit test on Wednesday, March 14. A large assignment on page 315-317 was given out on Wednesday. Check the March 7 blog entry for the specific questions.

SS--The Egyptian research project will be due by the end of the week so students should be finishing the dictionary section this weekend, and making notes for part B. remember the model as well.

8C-SS--The Egyptian research project will be due by the end of the week so students should be finishing the dictionary section this weekend, and making notes for part B. remember the model as well.

8R--SS--The Egyptian research project will be due by the end of the week so students should be finishing the dictionary section this weekend, and making notes for part B. remember the model as well.

Enjoy the extended weekend!

Daily Update--March 7/12

ELA--There were a few students who did not get their fourth book report handed in today. I will expect them in tomorrow morning. Rough draft of their "Evidence of Learning" should already be done so I can edit with them. The good copy will be due next week Tuesday/Wednesday.

Math--8.5 in the textbook, page 315-317--# 4 a and b, #5 a and b, #6 a and b, #7 a and b, and in problem format--#8 and 15, and then #9a and b,#13,and#14. All is due Monday, and the unit test is scheduled for Wednesday.

SS--Continue working on your research. Projects are due by the end of next week.

8C-SS--Continue working on your research. Projects are due by the end of next week.

8R--SS--Continue working on your research. Projects are due by the end of next week.

Remember that our field trip to the U of M is tomorrow. Students need to bring a lunch, their gym clothes, and clean running shoes as they are using the university's gym facilities.

Daily Update--March 6/12

ELA--The final book report for this term is due by 3:40 tomorrow. Students should have the rough draft of their word scenes close to finished so I can edit with them. The word scene will be due next Tuesday/Wednesday.

Math--Have #9 on the worksheet #8.5 done for tomorrow, and have the informal assessment signed and returned tomorrow.

SS--Have the dictionary (rough draft) part of the project completed by tomorrow to stay on schedule. Entire project due by end of next week. Get signed tests and project marks in.

8C--SS--Have the dictionary (rough draft) part of the project completed by tomorrow to stay on schedule. Entire project due by end of next week. Get signed tests and project marks in.

8R-SS--Have the dictionary (rough draft) part of the project completed by tomorrow to stay on schedule. Entire project due by end of next week. Get signed tests and project marks in.

Daily Update--March 5/12

ELA--Fourth book report is due Wednesday. Work on the rough draft of your word scenes for the "Evidence of Learning".

Math--Worksheet 8.5--# 1 to 8 for Tuesday.

SS--Get test signed and returned to class. Begin the research for the project.

8C--SS-Get test signed and returned to class. Begin the research for the project.

8R--SS--Get test signed and returned to class. Begin the research for the project.

Science--Get blue booklet completed for tomorrow.

Daily UPdate--March 2/12

ELA--Comprehension questions for the short story "Dreams" is due Monday. The fourth and last book report for this term is due Wednesday. I also introduced the next "Evidence of Learning", however the students should complete the questions and book report first this weekend before working on the vocabulary.

Math--Page 310-311--#7,8,9,10, and in problem format-#11,12a and 15 , and then #16,17, and 18 for Monday.

SS--Have the reading strategy sheet completed for Monday. Also have your project/presentation sheet signed along with your test.

8C--SS--Have the reading strategy sheet completed for Monday. Also have your project/presentation sheet signed along with your test.

8R--SS--Have the reading strategy sheet completed for Monday. Also have your project/presentation sheet signed along with your test.

There are still a few students who need to get in their U of M forms and money in by Monday.
Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--March 1/12

ELA--The students were given the short story "Dreams" to read. They then need to answer the comprehension questions. This is their second time at answering comprehension questions,so I hope they will do a better job at them. They also need to get their answers from "Catch" signed and returned tomorrow. The fourth and last book report is due Wednesday, March 7.

Math--White assessment sheet needs to be signed and returned.

Science--"Glasses" booklet is due tomorrow.

Woodworking test is tomorrow.

Please remember to bring in your money, permission form, and waiver form for the U of M field trip into the office asap.

Daily Update--February 29/12

ELA--Students have one week to complete their last book report for this term.

Math--Dividing integers--page 304-304--#3,4,5,7,and in problem format--#9,11,and 16 for tomorrow.

Woodworking retest has been rescheduled for Friday, Day1.

We had a great time bowling this afternoon, and we also had cake in for Mrs. Clarke as she will be leaving us soon so the afternoon at the bowling alley was our little surprise party for her.

Remember to hand in the U of M forms and money to the office asap.

Daily Update--Feb.28/12

ELA--The remainder of the vocabulary unit 6 booklet is due tomorrow. You need to decide on the next book report format.

Math--Get the white Math assessment sheet signed and returned to class tomorrow.

Remember to bring your $5 and permission slip for bowling tomorrow. We are going bowling in the afternoon.

You also need to bring in the permission slip and $15 for the U of M field trip.

Daily Update--February 27/12

ELA--The remainder of the vocabulary booklet is due Wednesday. Begin work on the last book report which is due March 7.

Math--8.2 in the textbook(page 297-299) --questions 6 and 7 (with chips/diagrams),#9,10,11, and in problem format #12 and 15, and continue with #20,22,25a and b,and #28 a. This is due tomorrow.

Wood working rewrite is tomorrow.

The permission forms and money for the U of M trip should be in as soon as possible.

Daily Update--Feb.24/12

ELA--The synonym/antonym page in unit 6 vocabulary booklet is due Monday. Work on your next book report.

Math--Worksheet 8.2 is due Monday. I handed back a white assessment quiz on adding and subtracting integers that needs to be signed and returned Monday.

SS--Review your notes for Monday's test. Have your notes in class on MOnday as you will need to hand them in to me. Use the study skills we talked about in class to prepare yourself effectively.

8C--SS--Review your notes for Monday's test. Have your notes in class on MOnday as you will need to hand them in to me. Use the study skills we talked about in class to prepare yourself effectively.

8R--SS--Review your notes for Monday's test. Have your notes in class on MOnday as you will need to hand them in to me. Use the study skills we talked about in class to prepare yourself effectively.

Woodworking rewrite is on Day 4.

We will be going to the University of Manitoba for our next field trip. A letter with a permission form and waiver form have been sent home. Please return the forms and money to the office. If you have any questions, please give me a call.

Daily Update--Feb.23/12

ELA--Some vocabulary tests have not been handed in signed. Please due so tomorrow. Work on unit 6 synonym/antonym page which is due Monday.

Math--Textbook work on page 291-292--#6,9,11,13,14, and in problem format--#15 and 17 for tomorrow.

SS--Review your words for the Egyptian vocabulary test on Monday.

8C--SS--Review your words for the Egyptian vocabulary test on Monday.

8R--SS--Review your words for the Egyptian vocabulary test on Monday.

Health--The fact based ananlysis sheet is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Feb.22/12

ELA--The "Catch" comprehension questions are due tomorrow. Get vocabulary tests signed and returned tomorrow.

SS--Review the words which were presented today and yesterday. The test will be written on Monday.

Science--Design project is due tomorrow.

Health--Fact-based Analysis Sheet is to be completed by Friday.

French--Get test signed.

8C--SS--Review the words which were presented today and yesterday. The test will be written on Monday.

8R--SS--Review the words which were presented today and yesterday. The test will be written on Monday.

Daily Up[date--February 21/12

ELA--The students are to read "Catch" and answer comprehension questions. The questions are due Thursday. Get vocabulary test signed and returned tomorrow.

Math--We have started integers, and I have assigned 8.1 worksheet for tomorrow.

SS--We are presenting our Egyptian words, and students are taking notes during the presentations. They should review the notes/words nightly in preparation for the test, either at the end of the week or beginning of next week.

8C--SS--We are presenting our Egyptian words, and students are taking notes during the presentations. They should review the notes/words nightly in preparation for the test, either at the end of the week or beginning of next week.

8R--SS--We are presenting our Egyptian words, adn students are taking notes during the presentations. They should review the notes/words nightly in preparation for the test, either at the end of the week or beginning of next week.

Science--Project is due Thursday.

French--Get test signed and returned to class tomorrow.

February 17/12

ELA--Students need to get their vocabulary test signed. They should be reading and working towards their last book report which is due no later than March 7.

Math--We started integers today, and the students have a worksheet to complete.

SS--They need to complete their poster and model for Tuesday. They also need to work out a skit. Presentations will begin Tuesday. Practice. Get map quiz signed.

8C-SS-They need to complete their model for Tuesday. They also need to work out a skit. Presentations will begin Tuesday. Practice.

8R--SS-They need to complete their model for Tuesday. They also need to work out a skit. Presentations will begin Tuesday. Practice. Get map quiz signed.

Health- Get quiz signed. Rewrites on Tuesday at noon.

Science--Design project due Thursday.

Have a great long weekend!

Daily Update--February 15/12

We wrote the Math exam today, and it took until 12:15.
For homework, the students need to work on their SS project which will be due Tuesday as we lost classtime today due to the early dismissal.
They are also working on a design project is Science.

There are a few students with overdue assignments, and they need to get those in asap.

Daily Update--Feb.14/12

Homework tonight is to prepare for the Math exam. Go over the review sheets that we have been working on since last week. Go over questions from the textbook. Review the criteris listed on the checklist.
Remember to bring a calculator, pencils, erasers, and highlighters to the exam tomorrow.

Call me 745-2267 if you have any questions.

SS--Work on your project.

8C--SS--Work on your project which is due Friday.

8R--SS--SS--Work on your project which is due Friday

Daily Update--Feb.10/12

ELA--The students need to read the short story, "The Street That Got Mislaid", and answer the comprehension questions that were handed out. This is due to hand in Monday.
Study for unit 5 vocabulary test to be written on Tuesday.

Math--This is the last weekend to study for the Math exam. The students have many questions and worksheets to study from and work on. Some are due Monday. They can also work out of the textbook for more questions.

SS--Map quiz on Monday. Begin work on reseaching your chosen word.

8C--SS--Map quiz on Monday. Begin work on reseaching your chosen word.

8R--SS--Map quiz on Monday. Begin work on reseaching your chosen word.

Have a good weekend.

Daily Update--Feb.9/12

ELA--We have set the date of Tuesday, Feb.14 for unit 5 vocabulary test.

Math--Students have a worksheet on adding and subtracting fractions as exam review. They should also go over other questions.

SS--Map quiz is on Monday. Students were introduced to a new project today, and it is due a week from today. They need to research their word.

8C--SS--Map quiz is on Monday. Students were introduced to a new project today, and it is due a week from today. They need to research their word.

8R--SS--Map quiz is on Monday. Students were introduced to a new project today, and it is due a week from today. They need to research their word.

Woodworking test is on Day 1.

Daily Update--February 8/12

ELA--Continue to read. Work towards reaching your February reading goal. Your fourth and last book report is due at the beginning of March.

MAth--Third exam review--Percent Review sheet--#4,6,7,12 a, #14 a in problem format,#14 b, #15 a in problem format for tomorrow. Please go over other questions that you have difficulty with. Extra Math help tomorrow at noon. Exam next Wednesday.

SS--Map quiz on Egypt and Mesopotamia is on Monday, Feb.13.

Health--Test on the locations of the bones tomorrow.

8C--SS--Map quiz on Egypt and Mesopotamia is on Monday, Feb.13.

8R--SS--Map quiz on Egypt and Mesopotamia is on Monday, Feb.13.

Daily Update--February 7/12

We had an enjoyable trip to the IMAX theatre today. I hope the students enjoyed the movie features.

The homework is the same as last night's entry, so just click onto yesterday's date to check it out.

Daily Update--February 6/12

Tomorrow is our field trip to the IMAX theatre. Students should bring their lunches, and/or money, as they can buy something at the food court. We will have popcorn and a drink during the first show. Please ensure that the students dress accordingly for the bus trip to Winnipeg.

ELA--The "Evidence of Learning" assignment is due Wednesday morning. Some students did not hand in their third book report this morning. It is due tomorow morning or they will be spending noon hours with me until it is handed in.

Math--The second review exam sheet was handed out today. We are reviewing the estimating of square roots. They need to complete questions #4,5,9,10,11, and 12 a,b,c for Wednesday. Extra help is now being offered every noon hour until the exam date.

SS--Get test signed and returned to class. Complete the map assignment for Wednesday.

French--Test on Thursday.

Health--Rewrite on Wednesday at noon. "Locations of the bones" quiz on Thursday.

8C--SS--Get tests signed.

8R--SS--Get tests signed.

Daily Update__Feb.2/12

ELA--We completed the ELA Assessment today. Now students need to work on their book report which is due Monday. Their "Evidence Of Learning" is due Wednesday.

Math--Students were given the checklist for the Math exam which is on Feb.15. I handed out their first review worksheet--#5,6,7,10,11,12 i and ii, #13 a,c,e,g and #17, 19 for Monday.

SS--Get their Mesopotamia Unit Test signed and returned Monday.

French--Test next Thursday.

Health--A test on the location of the bones on Thursday.

8C--SS--Get their Mesopotamia Unit Test signed and returned Monday.

8R--SS--Get their Mesopotamia Unit Test signed and returned Monday.

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--February 1/12

Tomorrow is our last day of the ELA Assessment. Students will be editting their rough draft, and writing their good copy. As I have told them, get a good night's rest, and eat a healthy breakfast.

ELA--They should be working on their "Evidence of Learning" illustrations. I have been editting their sentences with them. We will set a due date tomorrow for the completed assignment. Many have asked for an extension of their book report until Monday. This will be fine if they approach me with their reasonings.

Math--Worksheet 6.4 #1 to 4, #6 to 10, and # 12 for tomorrow.

French--Title page due tomorrow.

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

There are many students who have not handed in their permission forms and $12 for IMAX which is next Tuesday. These should be in tomorrow.

Daily Update--January 31/12

We wrote the first part of the ELA assessment today. Tomorrow we will continue with essay writing (completing and editting), and the grammar.
For tonight, reread your essay writing notes, and complete the grammar paragraph editting assignment. Complete the fifteen sentences (rough draft) for tomorrow. Work on your book report.

SS--Complete the five questions on the Knowledge Chart for tomorrow.

8R--SS--Complete the five questions on the Knowledge Chart for tomorrow.

Science--Bring in your shoe box.

Have a good night's rest, and eat breakfast in the morning!

Daily Update--January 30/12

Tomorrow we will begin the first part of the ELA assessment. Students need to have their pencil case with pens and pencils in it.They should also bring along a thesaurus and dictionary.
I hope they have a healthy breakfast as well.
The exam will start 9:15 and stop at 1o:30. We will continue in the same pattern on Wed and Thursday. If you have any questions, please give me a call tonight.

ELA--Students need to get their essay evaluation signed tonight and returned tomorrow. They should read over their essay notes and grammar worksheets. Their 15 sentences for the evidence of learning is due tomorrow. The third book report is due at the end of the week.

Math--Page 220/221 in the textbook #6--diagrams, and in problem format # 15 and 16 will be due Wed.

Science--Bring in a shoe box.

Health--Puzzle is due tomorrow.

Sewing--Poster is due tomorrow.

Woodworking--Have a picture chosen and printed.

Have your permission form and money for the IMAX field trip handed in tomorrow.

Daily Update--January 27/12

ELA--Our ELA assessment starts next Tuesday. The students should look over their essay notes this weekend to review the important parts of an essay and know how to write one. They also have a paragraph to edit for Monday. The 15 sentences for their "Evidence of Learning" are due Monday so we can edit together. The third book report is due the end of next week.

Math--The students need to do the corrections of the short assessment which they wrote yesterday. They also need to get it signed for MOnday.

Science--Bring in your shoe box, and get your test signed.

Health--The skeletal puzzle is due Tuesday.

A letter and permission form outlining our next field trip--to IMAX --on Tuesday, Feb.7 was given out today. PLease sign it and hand in form and money to the office.

Thank you, and have a good weekend!

Daily Update--January 26/12

ELA--In grammar, have the first paragraph (the one side) editted for tomorrow. You are also working on your third book report. I introduced the "Evidence of Learning" for Unit 5 today, so you can start working on those sentences.

SS--Review, review, review. The test is tomorrow. You should go over everything on the checklist one more time. Write and talk out your answers. Go over definitions.

Health--Puzzle is due next Day 4.

Science--Get test signed, and bring in your shoe box.

8C--SS--Review, review, review. The test is tomorrow. You should go over everything on the checklist one more time. Write and talk out your answers. Go over definitions.

8R--SS--Review, review, review. The test is tomorrow. You should go over everything on the checklist one more time. Write and talk out your answers. Go over definitions.

Daily Update--January 25/12

ELA--The students have two grammar sheets on sentence structure which are due tomorrow. They need to work on their third book report.

Math--Textbook #6.4 page 220--# 4,5,7,8, and 9, and in problem format #11 and 12 for tomorrow.

SS--Study by doing as the test is on Friday. Some material still needs to be signed and returned to class.

Science--Get the next booklet completed and get the test signed. Bring in a shoe box.

8C--SS--Have the notes on "Legacies" done for tomorrow, and review by DOING. Some material still needs to be signed and returned to class.

8R-SS--Study by doing as the test is on Friday. Some material still needs to be signed and returned to class.

Health--Rewrite tomorrow at noon. Puzzle due next Day 4.

Daily Update--Jan. 24/12

ELA--Students have three more grammar worksheets to work on tonight dealing with subjects and predicates. Exam starts next Tuesday.They should also work on their third book report.

Math--Worksheet # 6.4 # 1 b and c, #2,3,5,6,9,and 10, and in problem format #7 and 8 for tomorrow.

SS--Get booklet and 3 point approach signed and returned tomorrow. Study by doing tonight by making notes on the Sumerian Legacies for tomorrow. Test is on Friday.

Science--Finish the booklet and get your test signed for tomorrow. Also bring in a shoe box.

Health--Rewrite of the scientific and common names of the bones is tomorrow at noon.

8C--SS--Get booklet and 3 point approach signed and returned tomorrow. Study by doing tonight by making notes on the Sumerian Legacies for tomorrow. Test is on Friday.

8R--SS--Get booklet and 3 point approach signed and returned tomorrow. Study by doing tonight by making notes on the Sumerian Legacies for tomorrow. Test is on Friday.

daily Update--January 23/12

ELA--Students handed in their essays today, and now we are concentrating on grammar. They have a worksheet dealing with sentence fragments and run-on sentences. This is due tomorrow. They should also be working on their third book report which is due Feb.3.

Math--I gave the students four questions on cross-cancelling to do for tomorrow.

Science--Bring in a shoe box to class.

SS--Get pink Mesopotamia booklet signed and returned to class. Our test is on Friday. Tonight the students must "Study by Doing" so that tomorrow they can show me what they did as part of their studying.

Health--The puzzle of the skeletal system is to be worked on. The rewrite of the matching of scientific and common bone names will be Wednesday at noon.

8R--SS--Get pink Mesopotamia booklet signed and returned to class. Our test is on Friday. Tonight the students must "Study by Doing" so that tomorrow they can show me what they did as part of their studying.

8C--SS--Get pink Mesopotamia booklet signed and returned to class. Our test is on Friday. Tonight the students must "Study by Doing" so that tomorrow they can show me what they did as part of their studying.

Daily Update--January 20/12

ELA--The good copy of the essay must be completed ,along with a cover jacket, for Monday morning. If it needs to be printed, make sure that is done before 9 am. Students can also begin working on their third book report.

Math--Work on 6.3 textbook page # 214/215 # 3,5,6, and , in problem format, # 7,9, and 10.

SS--Get the pink Mesopotamia booklet signed, and complete the 3-point approach sheet done for Monday. The students will be writing the Mesopotamia test next Thursday or Friday, and they have been given a checklist so they should start studying now.

French--The rough draft of their paragraph is due Monday.

8C--SS--The students will be writing the Mesopotamia test next Thursday or Friday, and they have been given a checklist so they should start studying now. By Tuesday, they need to show me what they did to study over the weekend.

8R--SS--Get the pink Mesopotamia booklet signed. The students will be writing the Mesopotamia test next Thursday or Friday, and they have been given a checklist so they should start studying now.

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--January 18/12

Tomorrow we are going to MB Ag. Days in Brandon, weather permitting. Students must be at the school by 7:15. Please make sure they come dressed appropriately as it is to be quite cold. We are also doing a fair bit of walking so they need appropriate footwear. They can bring a lunch or they can bring money as there are concession stands at the Keystone Center. If you are unsure if school is cancelled or not tomorrow, you can call me tomorrow at 6:45am or check the website which will report if school is cancelled.

ELA--Work on editting your rough draft, and the good copy of your essay. Grammar sheet is also due.

Math--Worksheet 6.3 #1 to 6, 8, 9, and 10 (in problem format).

Science--Cover jacket is due Friday.

8C--SS--Have the Mesopotamia booklet signed by Friday.

Please give me a call if you have any questions about tomorrow's trip.

Daily Update--Jan.17/12

ELA--The rough draft of the essay needs to be completed for tomorrow.

French--The rough draft of the paragraph is due Monday.

Health--With a partner, you need to compose a song as a learning tool for the 21 bones in the skeletal system.

8C--3 point approach is due tomorrow.

8R--3 point approach is due tomorrow.