Mrs. Thompson's Classwork

Daily Update--February 15/12

2012-02-15T14:15:00.003-06:00

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

2012-02-14T16:31:00.002-06:00

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

2012-02-10T16:00:00.002-06:00

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

2012-02-09T16:03:00.002-06:00

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

2012-02-08T15:58:00.002-06:00

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

2012-02-07T16:08:00.001-06:00

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

2012-02-06T15:46:00.002-06:00

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

2012-02-02T16:03:00.002-06:00

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

2012-02-01T15:44:00.002-06:00

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

2012-01-31T15:56:00.002-06:00

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

2012-01-30T15:44:00.002-06:00

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

2012-01-27T15:45:00.002-06:00

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

2012-01-26T16:03:00.002-06:00

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

2012-01-25T16:12:00.002-06:00

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

2012-01-24T16:06:00.002-06:00

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

2012-01-23T15:53:00.002-06:00

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

2012-01-20T15:48:00.002-06:00

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

2012-01-18T15:50:00.003-06:00

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

2012-01-17T16:05:00.003-06:00

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.

Daily Update--Jan.16/12

2012-01-16T16:01:00.002-06:00

ELA--I handed out a letter in regards to our ELA mid-year assessment. Please have a read of it and let me know if you have any questions.
The students need to have the rough draft of the three body paragraphs written for tomorrow. I handed out a grammar sheet which is also due tomorrow.

Math--6.2 textbook work--page 208/209--#4,5,6, and in problem format--#7,8,10, and 11 for tomorrow.

SS--Bring in your signed Map Quiz.

8C--Bring in your signed Map Quiz.

8R--Bring in your signed Map Quiz.

Health--Review the scientific and common names of the bones for a short quiz tomorrow.

We are still looking for parent supervisors for MB Ag. Days in Brandon on Thursday. Let me know if you are able to attend.

Daily Update--January 13/11

2012-01-13T14:54:00.003-06:00

ELA--Vocabulary booklet for unit 5 is to be completed for Monday. For the essay, students should complete their jot notes and work on the introductory paragraph and the first and second body paragraphs for Monday. We are looking at having the good copy completed by Friday, Jan.20.

Math--Pink worksheet 6.2 questios #1 to 6, #7a, #8a, and in problem format #9 for Monday.

SS--Get the Map quiz signed and complete the pink booklet on Mesopotamia by Monday.

Science--Study for Monday's test on the heart and the circulation.

8C--Complete the pink booklet on Mesopotamia by Monday.

8R--Get the Map quiz signed and complete the pink booklet on Mesopotamia by Monday.

Some students still need to hand in their permission forms for MB. Ag Days in Brandon asap. We are also looking for parent volunteers, so please contact me at school if you are able to volunteer.

Daily Update--Jan.12/12

2012-01-12T15:55:00.002-06:00

ELA--Students should work on their jot notes for the essay--have the notes completed for the introductory paragraph and the first body paragraph--for tomorrow. The cover jacket is due tomorrow. The rest of the vocabulary booklet is to be done for Monday.

SS--Have questions #6 to 10 in the pink booklet completed for tomorrow.

Science--Review for Monday's test.

SS--8C--Have the rest of the questions in the pink booklet on Mesopotamia completed for Monday.

If students are wanting to watch the Cougar hoockey game tomorrow (12:45 to 3:30), they must have a signed permission form into the office, and bring $2 for admission.
Students also need to hand in their gray permission form for MB. Ag. Days in Brandon to me asap. We would really appreciate parent volunteers for that day as well.

Daily Update--Jan.11/12

2012-01-11T14:20:00.002-06:00

ELA--Vocabulary unit 5 synonym and antonym page is to be completed for tomorrow. The cover jacket for the novel is due Friday. We have started writing an essay, so for tomorrow the students need to decide on their essay topic and begin the jot notes. This is all to be done on the essay organizer that was handed out today.

Math--6.1 textbook page 202 and 203--#5, 6 a and b, #7, and in problem format--#8,9,12, and 15.

SS--Review for a map quiz for tomorrow, and have questions 1 to 5 in the pink booklet done for tomorrow.

Science--Study for Monday's test.

8C----Review for a map quiz for tomorrow.

8R----Review for a map quiz for tomorrow, and have questions 6 to 10 in the pink booklet done for tomorrow.

Hand in permission froms for the hockey game and MB Ag Days in Brandon.

Daily Update--January 9/12

2012-01-09T18:55:00.002-06:00

Hello everyone!
I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing and peaceful holiday season. Now back to the homework. I am trying this again as I had been encountering problems with the blogsite this afternoon. I hope this will work.

ELA--The students have their second book report due tomorrow. Quite a number of students have already handed theirs in which is great. They also have some work and tests that need to be signed and returned tomorrow. We will be adding up our December calendar reading goals tomorrow and hoping that we have reached our individual as well as our class goal.

Math--I handed back their unit tests today, and the students need to do their corrections on a separate sheet of paper and get the test signed for tomorrow.

Students have the opportunity to watch the Cougar hockey game on Friday afternoon. Permission forms have been emailed and should be signed and returned to the office with $2 before Friday.

I also sent a letter home in regards to our trip to Brandon Ag Days. We will be going next Thursday. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please let me know. Permission forms can be handed back to me asap.

Daily Update--Dec.22/11

2011-12-22T15:31:00.002-06:00

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

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

See you Monday, January 9, Day 6.

Happy Holidays!

Daily Update--Dec.20/11

2011-12-20T16:05:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

Daily Update--Dec.19/11

2011-12-19T15:47:00.001-06:00

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

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

Daily Update--Dec.16/11

2011-12-17T11:49:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

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

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

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Dec.15/11

2011-12-15T15:41:00.002-06:00

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

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

SS--Get your test signed and returned tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec.14/11

2011-12-14T16:06:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

French: Conjugate the verbs.

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

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

Daily Update--Dec.13/11

2011-12-13T18:40:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--Dec.12/11

2011-12-12T15:53:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--Dec.8/11

2011-12-08T16:20:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--Dec.7/11

2011-12-07T14:17:00.002-06:00

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

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

Daily Update--Dec.5/11

2011-12-05T16:07:00.003-06:00

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

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

SS--Civilization web is due tomorrow.

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

French--Project is due Wednesday.

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

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

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

Daily Update--Dec.2/11

2011-12-02T15:48:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

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

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

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Dec. 1/11

2011-12-01T15:53:00.002-06:00

Can you believe it is already December!

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--Nov.30/11

2011-11-30T16:46:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--Nov.29/11

2011-11-29T16:02:00.003-06:00

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

Math--No homework.

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--Nov.28/11

2011-11-28T17:03:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--Nov.25/11

2011-11-25T13:19:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--Nov.23/11

2011-11-23T15:46:00.002-06:00

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

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

Science--Study for tomorrow's test.

SS--Project and model due Monday.

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

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

Daily Update--Nov.22/11

2011-11-22T15:58:00.002-06:00

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

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

Science--Study for Thursday test.

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

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

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

Daily Update--Nov.21/11

2011-11-21T15:55:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

Science--Review for Thursday's test.

8C--SS--Projects due Thursday.

8R--SS--Projects due Thursday.

Daily UPdate--Nov.18/11

2011-11-18T15:49:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--Nov.17/11

2011-11-17T15:54:00.003-06:00

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

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

SS--Continue researching your ancient settlements and structures.

Science--Unit test next Thursday.

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

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

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

Daily Update--Nov.16/11

2011-11-16T15:49:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--Nov.15/11

2011-11-15T16:05:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

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

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

Electronics test tomorrow.

Sewing poster is due tomorrow.

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

Daily Update--Nov.10/11

2011-11-10T14:04:00.003-06:00

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

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

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

Sewing--Poster due Day 4.

Electronics test on Day4

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

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

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

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Nov. 9/11

2011-11-09T16:08:00.002-06:00

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

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

Sewing--Poster is due for Day 4.

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

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

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

Wear a poppy for tomorrow's Remembrance Day Service.

Daily Update-Nov.8/11

2011-11-08T18:51:00.002-06:00

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

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

Daily Update--Nov. 7/11

2011-11-07T16:10:00.002-06:00

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--November 4/11

2011-11-04T15:54:00.002-05:00

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

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

French--Project due Monday.

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

Have a good weekend!
Picture retakes are on Monday.

Daily Update--Nov.3/11

2011-11-03T15:53:00.003-05:00

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

French--Their project is due MOnday.

Cooking--Students have a test tomorrow.

Have a good evening.

Daily Update--Nov.2/11

2011-11-02T15:54:00.002-05:00

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

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

French--Project is due by Monday.

Daily Update--Nov.1/11

2011-11-01T16:04:00.002-05:00

WOW! November 1st!

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--October 31/11

2011-10-31T16:02:00.003-05:00

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

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Daily Update--October 28/11

2011-10-28T15:45:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--October 27/11

2011-10-27T15:55:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Picture money and forms should be in the office.

Daily Update--October 26/11

2011-10-26T14:24:00.003-05:00

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--October 25/11

2011-10-25T16:15:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

Cooking test on Day 4.

Picture forms and money due tomorrow.

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

Daily Update--October 24/11

2011-10-24T16:12:00.002-05:00

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

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

Science--Cell model is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--October 20/11

2011-10-20T15:49:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

French--Sac a dos is due Tuesday.

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

Daily Update--October 19/11

2011-10-19T15:54:00.003-05:00

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

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

SS--Compare and Contrast Frame is due tomorrow.

Science--Cell model is due next Tuesday.

French--Sac a dos is due tomorrow.

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

Daily Update--October 18/11

2011-10-18T15:45:00.002-05:00

It was nice to be back with the students today.

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

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

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

Art--Assignment due tomorrow.

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

Daily Update--Oct.12/11

2011-10-12T16:08:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

Music--Test tomorrow.

French--Test on Friday.

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

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

Daily update--October 11/11

2011-10-11T15:45:00.002-05:00

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

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

Science: Functions test is on Thursday.

French--Test on Friday.

Music: Test on Thursday.

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

Daily Update--October 7/11

2011-10-07T15:42:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

Enjoy the long weekend and Happy Thanksgiving!

Daily Update--October 5/11

2011-10-05T15:52:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily update--Oct.4/11

2011-10-04T16:06:00.003-05:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--October 3/11

2011-10-03T15:59:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

SS--The personal timeline will be due Friday.

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

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

Daily Update--Sept.29/11

2011-09-29T15:47:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

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

Health--The Health Triangle is due Monday.

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

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

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--Sept.28/11

2011-09-28T15:48:00.002-05:00

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

SS--Work on gathering information for your timeline.

Health--Your triangle is due Monday.

Science--Review for Tuesday's test.

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

daily Update--Sept.27/11

2011-09-27T16:12:00.004-05:00

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

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

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

SS--Gather information for your personal timeline.

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

Daily Update--Sept.26/11

2011-09-26T15:47:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--Sept.23/11

2011-09-23T16:11:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have a good weekend! Enjoy the warm weather!

Daily Update--Sept. 22/11

2011-09-22T16:05:00.002-05:00

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

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

Daily Update--Sept.21/11

2011-09-21T16:02:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

Daily update--Sept.20/11

2011-09-20T15:47:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

Daily Update--Sept.19/11

2011-09-19T16:12:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

Daily Update--Sept.16/11

2011-09-16T15:44:00.002-05:00

We have successfully completed a full week of school!

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

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

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

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Daily Update--Sept.15/11

2011-09-15T15:58:00.002-05:00

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

SS--Have the Scavenger Hunt completed for tomorrow.

Science--Complete the green sheet.

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

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

Daily Update--Sept.14/11

2011-09-14T16:34:00.002-05:00

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

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

Science--Characteristic Chart is due tomorrow.

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

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

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

Daily Update--Sept.13/11

2011-09-13T15:52:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

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

Thank-you, and have a good evening.

Daily Update--Sept.12/11

2011-09-12T18:54:00.002-05:00

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

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

Science-- Their title page is due tomorrow.

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

Daily Update--Sept.9/11

2011-09-09T15:43:00.002-05:00

Well we have successfully completed our first week of school!

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

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

Science--The title page is due Tuesday.

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

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Sept. 8/11

2011-09-08T15:53:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

Have a good evening!

Daily Update--Sept.7/11

2011-09-07T19:05:00.002-05:00

Welcome everyone to our new school year!

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--June 27/11

2011-06-27T15:47:00.001-05:00

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

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

Daily Update--June 24/11

2011-06-24T15:28:00.002-05:00

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

Have a great weekend and see you on Monday!

Daily Update--June 21/11

2011-06-21T15:51:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

Daily Update--June 20/11

2011-06-20T16:16:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

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

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

Daily UPdate--June 17/11

2011-06-17T15:55:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--June 14/11

2011-06-15T16:59:00.002-05:00

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

Students need to work on their Roman games.

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

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

Daily Update--June 14/11

2011-06-14T15:26:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

Daily Update--June 13/11

2011-06-13T15:52:00.002-05:00

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

SS--Students should work on their board games.

Remember to bring in permission forms and $12.50.

Daily Update--June 10/11

2011-06-10T15:32:00.002-05:00

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

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

Health--Sports principle poster is due Monday.

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

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

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

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

Daily Update-June 8/11

2011-06-08T15:56:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

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

Daily Update--June 7/11

2011-06-07T16:04:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

Science--Their video script is due tomorrow.

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

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

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

Daily Update--June 6/11

2011-06-06T18:49:00.002-05:00

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

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

Science--The commercial is due Wednesday.

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

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

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