Daily Update--Dec.20/07

The only homework will be to read! There is a novel assignment that is due by Thursday, Jan. 10. Students should also work on their reading response/book report.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Daily Update--Dec. 19/07

ELA--Have your Christmas writing done for tomorrow.

Math--Get teat signed and corrections completed.

Bring warm clothes and boots tomorrow because we are going outside for part of our party. Remember to bring food items and/or games if you offered ; and bring Secret Santa gifts as well.

Daily Update--Dec. 18/07

ELA--All Christmas writing is due Thursday.
--Work on your second reading response/book report.

Math--Have your test corrections done, and get your test signed.

SS--Board games should be done for tomorrow.

We discussed what you need to bring for our class Christmas party on Thursday. Please check with your parents if everything is okay with what you have offered to bring. Do not forget your warm outdoor clothes.

Daily Update--Dec.14/07

ELA--You have until Monday to hand in your essay.
Work on your reading response/book report.
Christmas writing is due Thursday.

SS--Board games are due Wednesday.

***Remember that we are off to the IMAX on MOnday. Buses will leave at 9:00. Bring your lunch and/or money for lunch and/or popcorn.
***Remember the Secret Santa.
***Remember the items for the Christmas Cheer Board.

Daily Update--Dec.13/07

Hi, everyone! I hope you are enjoying your day at home, and will go outside to play for a little while.

Tomorrow I would like you to write your Unit 4 vocabulary test. You did know about it this week, and you should have taken the material home to study on Wednesday night.
You will have time to work on your essay in class tomorrow because I would like to edit with more of you. If needed, you can have the weekend to work on it, or if you are all done, please hand it in tomorrow.
There is also your reading response/book report that you can be working on.

Don't forget about your Secret Santa gift and the permission slip with $9.00 tomorrow. I would also like the signed green info. letters returned to school.

Have a great evening!

DAily Update--Dec.12/07

ELA--Essay and the "Evidence of Learning" due Friday.
--Study for your vocabulary test on Friday.
--Christmas writing due next Thursday.

SS--Board game creation to work on.

***Remember Secret Santa gifts.
***Items for the Christmas cheer board.
***Bring your permission slip and $9.00 for the IMAX trip on MOnday.
***Bring in the signed green onfo. letter.

Daily Update--Dec. 11/07

I was delivering an inservice today, so I was not in class, however the students have some work for tonight.

ELA--Vocabulary "Evidence of Learning"
--Novel essay
--Christmas writing
--Reading response/book report

Math--Review--worksheet # 1 a and b, #4,9,11,12,22. UNit Test tomorrow.

Remember Secret Santa, signed information letter, and the field trip permission slip.

Daily Update--Dec.10/07

ELA--Evidence of Learning is due by end of the week.
--Essay due by Friday.
--Christmas writing due by next week.
--Reading response or book report due by holidays.

Math--Page 106--#1, #7 a and b, #18 a, b, and c, and #21 a in P.F.
--Test on Wednesday.

SS--Work on your board game.

Get letter signed and returned to school.

Remember Secret Santa.

Daily Update--Dec.7/07

ELA--You should be working on your second reading response--whether that be a response or a book report. This is due before Christmas break.
--Essay on The Outsiders is due next Friday.
--"Evidence of Learning" for vocabulary unit 4 will be due next week.
--Think about what you would like to write for your Christmas creative writing piece.

Math--Review sheet (side one) due Monday. Mid-unit test next Wednesday.

SS--Begin your work/research for your group's board game (due Dec.18).

Remember that we are starting our Secret Santa on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

DAily Update--Dec. 6/07

ELA--Vocabulary due tomorrow.
--Essay on The Outsiders is being worked on now. It is due next week.

Math--Problem worksheet due tomorrow.

We will be starting with our "Secret Santa" on Monday.

7M--3 point approach due Monday. Get test signed and corrected by Monday.

DAily Update--Dec.5/07

ELA--Read and work on next reading response or boom report.
--Vocabulary (last two pages) due Friday.
--We started the essay today. It will be due next week.

SS--MAp quiz tomorrow.

Daily Update--Dec.4/07

ELA--Vocab due tomorrow.
--You should be well on your way with reading response or book report #2 which will be due before Christmas break.

Math--Worksheet on the "x" of fractions due tomorrow.

Science--Crossword puzzle is due tomorrow.

SS--Map quiz on Thursday.
--3-point approach is due Thursday as well.

7M Science--Title page due Thursday.

Daily Update--Dec. 3/07

Can you believe it is December! How the time flies when you are having fun!!

ELA--The students handed in their November calendars today. I hope we will reach our goal of 17000 pages!
--The cover jacket for the contest is due tomorrow.
--Vocabulary unit 4--synonyms and antonyms page- is due Wednesday.

Math--Page 71 and 72--#3, 4, 13, and #20 in problem format.

SS--Mesopotamia map is due tomorrow.

DAily Update--Nov.28/07

ELA--Adjective drawing is due tomorrow.
--Cover jacket contest entries are due Tuesday.
--We will be watching the rest of the movie, The OUtsiders, tomorrow, so bring in some munchies if you would like.

Math--Problem work sheet is due tomorrow.
--If anyone wants to rewrite their journal entry, you may do so by next Tuesday.

Science--Have your lab report finished for tomorrow.

7M Science--Unit test is tomorrow. STUDY!!!

Daily Update--Nov.28/07

ELA--Get vocabulary test signed.
--Adjective drawing can be handed in either tomorrow or Friday.
--We are having a "Cover Jacket Contest" in our classroom. Ask students for the details. The cover jacket must be in by next Tuesday.

Math--Get quiz signed and corrections done.

Science--Have drawings from our lab completed for tomorrow.

We will be watching the movie, "The OUtsiders" tomorrow so please bring in some munchies for yourself to eat as we watch the movie.

Health--Test tomorrow.

7M Science--Unit test on Friday.

Daily Update--Nov.27/07

ELA--Quiz tomorrow on chapters 11 and12 in The Outsiders.
--Get vocabulary test signed and returned tomorrow.
--Adjective drawing is due Thursday.

MAth-We wrote the quiz today.

Science--Get quiz signed and know how to spell the long form of DNA.

SS--World map due tomorrow.

7M Science--Unit test on Friday. STUDY!!!

Daily Update--Nov.26/07

ELA--Your vocabulary story is due tomorrow.
--Some reading responses were not handed in today.
--You will have a quiz on chapters 11 and 12 in the novel on Wednesday.

Math--Quiz on adding and subtracting of fractions tomorrow.

Science--Signed tests must be in tomorow. What does DNA stand for? Be able to spell it correctly.

SS- World map is due Wednesday.

Health--Tests tomorrow and Thursday.

7M Science--Unit test on Friday.

Daily Update--Nov.22/07

ELA--Vocabulary story is due Tuesday and the studdents have their criteria.
--Reading response #1 is due Monday, unless a you have spoken to me.

Math--Page 88 and 89--#5. #14 f to i, and #18 in problem format for Monday.
--Short quiz in addition and subtraction of fractions on Tuesday.

Science--Have corrections done and a signature on the quiz.

SS--Work on your world map.

Health--Tests next Tuesday and Thursday.

7M Science--Work on your sample test for Monday. Unit test next Friday.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update-Nov.21/07

ELA--Vocabulary test tomorrow. Please STUDY!
--Work on your vocabulary story.
--Reading response due Monday.

Math-Journal entry and worksheet due tomorrow.

SS-Work on your world map--no due date set yet.

Health--Tests next week.

Daily Update-Nov.20/07

ELA--Have chapter 9 of the novel read for tomorrow.
--Study for the unit test in vocabulary for Thursday.
--Work on your vocabulary story due MOnday.
--Reading response due Monday.

Math--Subtracting fractions boardwork of 6 questions due tomorrow.

Science--Quiz tomorrow on the cell organelles--functions and diagram.

SS--Have the vocabulary sheet done for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov.19/07

ELA--Study for the unit 3 test in vocabulary which will be written on Thursday.
--Begin working on your vocabulary story.
--Your first reading response for this term will be due by next Monday.
--Have chapter 9 in the novel read for tomorrow.

MAth--Get your short quiz signed.

Science--Finish the concept map for tomorrow.

SS--Get test signed and returned tomorrow.

Health--Some people need to finish their Health homework from last week.

Thank-you to the parents and students who came out to the interviews last week.

Daily Update--Nov.14/07

ELA-Have chapter 8 comprehension questions done for tomorrow.
-Next reading response should be in by next week.

Math-Have quiz corrections and signature for tomorrow.
-Board work is due tomorrow as well.

We will see parents and students at our interviews either tomorrow night or on Friday.

Daily Update--Nov.13/07

ELA--You should be working on your next reading response.
--Read chapter 8 of the novel. The comprehension questions are due Thursday.

Math--No homework.

SS--Unit test tomorrow. Please study all of your notes.

Daily Update-Nov.12/07

ELA-Grammar sheet is due tomorrow. Keep reading.

Math-Fractions sheet as a review for tomorrow' short quiz on adding of fractions.

Science--Model of the animal cell is due tomorrow.

SS--Study for the test which will be written on Wednesday.

Please bring to school the appointment time for our interview.

Daily Update-Nov.9/07

ELA-Students should continue reading atleast 20 minutes every night. We are continueing with the reading responses for term two so a reading response will be due within a week or so.
-Students should have chapter7 of the novel read.
-The rest of the booklet in vocabulary is due Monday.
-"Arnold the Apostrope" worksheet is due Monday.

Math-We have started fractions so the homework is on page 58--#6 e,f,i, and #9 a,d,e,f and #16 a.b.c abd #17 a,b,c for Monday.

Science-A diagram quiz on the animal cell will be written on Monday.
-The 3-D model of the animal cell is due Tuesday.

SS-Study for the unit test which will be written on Wednesday, Nov.14.

Students need to bring in an older binder to use as their portfolio binder for Monday, please.

Daily Update-Nov.8/07

ELA--November writing is due tomorrow. Do not forget to embellish(decorate) it.
--Have chapter 7 in the novel read for tomorrow.

Math--Fractions--page 58--#4 c,f,i and #5 b,c,d,h and #7 j,k,l and #15 a,d,g,j and #23 and #24 for tomorrow.

Science--Crossword for tomorrow, work on you cell 3-D model which is due Tuesday, and study the animal cell diagram. There will be a short diagram quiz on Tuesday.

SS--Test next Wednesday. Test checklist will be given out tomorrow.
--Have the yellow sheets done for tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov.7/07

ELA--Novel assignment due tomorrow--Chapter 6.
--Vocabulary Unit 3 synonyms and antonyms page is due tomorrow.

Math--Worksheet due tomorrow.

Science--Crossword puzzle due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Nov.2/07

ELA--Students handed in their October calendars today, along with their reading responses. We also put together our scrapbook portfolios of writing.
--Students need to read chapter 6 in their novel for Tuesday.

Math--Get the test signed and work on your corrections.

Science--Make your flashcards for the animal cell organelles. We will be having a spelling test on Wednesday of all the twelve words.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Nov. 1/07

ELA--All reading responses are due tomorrow.
--We are working on our scrapbooks and collecting four "Best Pieces" of writing. This is due tomorrow. It is, however, just a collection of work that has already been written this term.

Math--Tests were returned today and we started on the corrections. The tests will be taken home tomorrow for signatures.

Science--I'm still collecting signed tests.

Remember to bring in a binder for portfolios.

Daily Update--Oct. 31/07

Sorry about the fact that there was no update yesterday. I was sick and away from school.

There is no homework that is due tomorrow because tonight is Halloween, HOWEVER, work that must be completed by Friday is as follows:

ELA--Calendar updated for the month of October.
--Between 3 and 5 (or more) reading responses. by Friday.

SS--The handout that you worked on in class today is due tomorrow. If you used your classtime wisely, you probably finished it in class.

Happy Halloween!

DAily Update--Oct.29/07

We have a unit test in Math tomorrow. The students have another review sheet to work on and they must hand it in tomorrow before the test. Study other review sheets and questions for preparation of the test.

ELA--Bring in signed vocabulary tests.
--All reading responses are due Friday. Check the rubric in your journal for specifics.
--Novel assignment-Letter to Sodapop is due Wednesday. Rough drafts that have been editted and revised must also be handed in with the good copy.

Science--Get test signed and returned tomorrow.

SS--"What? So what?" and the memory box are due tomorrow.

Remember to bring in a scrapbook to class, no later than Wednesday.

7M Science--You have your test tomorrow. Study the three rock groups.

Daily Update--Oct.26/07

ELA--Creative writing piece is due Monday.
--All reading responses are due by the end of next week. Read and work on them.
--Have your vocabulary test signed.

Math--Review sheet #2 is due Monday with the Unit Test to be written on Tuesday. Extra help has been offered every noon hour this week and will be on Monday as well.

SS--Historical timeline is due Monday.

Have a great weekend!

DAily Update--Oct.25/07

ELA--Students handed in their comprehension questions today and we listened to a variety of music that was popular at the time of the book's events. No novel assignment tonight.
--Reading responses (hopefully more than 3) will be handed in by next Friday.
--Work on your Halloween/fall writing,due Monday.

Math--No homework , but review for next week's test.

Science-No homework because we wrote the test today.

SS--Historical timeline due Monday.

Please bring in a scrapbook and a binder (for a portfolio) by Monday.

Daily Update--Oct.24/07

Science--First priority tonight is to study for tomorrow's Science test. Review questions are to help with the study process. They also must be completed for tomorrow and be ready to hand in.

Math--Worksheet (first review sheet) is due tomorrow. Unit test will be next MOnday.

ELA--Chapter 4 comprehension questions are due tomorrow.
--Worksheet on plurals of nouns is due tomorrow.
--Creative writing piece is due Monday.

SS-You are working on your timeline due Monday.

Daily Update--Oct. 23/07

ELA--Students need to read chapter 4 of their novel and answer the comprehension questions for Thursday.
--Reading responses.
--Creative writing.

Math--No homework tonight.

Science--Review questions are due Thursday. They are one way to prepare for the test. Practice the process that we discussed in class. Remember that you are handing in the answers for marks.

SS-Work on your historical timelines that are due MOnday.

Daily Update--Oct.22/07

ELA--The summary and reflections paper is due tomorrow. A handout with all requirements had been handed out last week.
--Work on your reading responses.
--Work on your creative writing piece on fall or Halloween. No due date yet.

Math--Worksheet on Order of Operations is due tomorrow. Unit test end of this week or early next week.

Science--Unit test on Thursday. Questions on page 169 are due tomorrow. Checklist has been handed out.

SS--Historical time line is due either Friday or Monday.

Daily Update--Oct.19/07

ELA--The end of first term is fast approaching so students need to be thinking of their reading responses. #2 should be in and #3 should be started.
--Chapter 3 in the novel--summary and reflections are due Tuesday.

Math--Same assignment from yesterday--textbook page 476--#8 b,d,f,h ,#10 a,c,e,and g, # 11 d,e, and h, #14 a and c, #16a and #20 a,b, c. Due MOnday.

Science--Unit test next week. Checklist on Monday.

SS--Continue research on your historical timeline which will be due by Monday, Oct. 29.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update-Oct.18/07

ELA--Evidence of Learning is due tomorow. We are also writing Vocab. Unit 2 test.
--Work on reading response #3.
--Novel Chapter 3 assignment due Tuesday.

Math--Assignment page 476--#8 b,d,f,and h, #10 a,c,e, g, #11d,e,and h,#14 a and c, #16a, and #20 a,b, and c due Monday.

SS--Beautiful personal timelines were handed in today. Great job!! Now we are starting a historical timeline. Begin research.

Daily Update--Oct.17/07

ELA--Vocabulary work and test will be due Friday.
--Tuff posters were handed in today and were awesome!!
--Next novel assignment is to read Ch3. and work on the summary and reflections page. Handout explains the procedure.

Math--Board work on square roots is due tomorrow.

Science--Characteristics chart is due after 15 minutes of work tomorrow.

SS--Timelines are due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct.16/07

ELA--"Tuff" posters AND the one page summary are due tomorrow.
--Second reading response due now!
--Vocabulary "Evidence of Learning" due Friday.
--Vocabulary unit test will be written on Friday.

Math--Journal entry #4 is due Friday. If anyone wants to rewrite entry #3, you have until Friday to do so.

SS--Personal timelines are due Thursday.

Daily Update-Oct.15/07

Today we had our class celebration party for reaching out reading goal for the month of Sept. We watched the movie. "E.T.". I hope the students enjoyed it. Thank-you to the students who brought cookies, popcorn, and chips. That was a great treat! Now to work towards our October goal of 18500 pages by Nov. 2.

ELA--The creative writing piece was handed in today. Students had some time to work on their "Tuff"posters which are due Wednesday, along with the one-page summary.
--"Evidence of Learning" for 10 vocabulary words will be due on Friday, same day as the test.
--The second reading response should be in and they should be working on the third one.

Math--Rewrite is tomorrow at noon.

Science--Get test signed and returned to school.

SS--{Personal time-lines are due Thursday.

Daily Update--Oct. 12/07

ELA--Students are working on the following: second reading response, thier writing piece which is due Monday, "Tuff" poster due Wednesday, and their vocabulary "Evidence of Learning" due Friday, and study for the vocabulary test slated for Friday, Oct. 19.

Math--Assignment on order of operations in their textbook on page 471--#4,5,6,and 13 e,f,g,and h. Due Monday. Study for the rewrite which will be on Tuesday.

Science--Get your test signed by your parents.

SS--Personal timeline is due next Thursday.

We are having our celebration party on Monday,so I hope the students who agreed to bring food will remember to do so. Thank-you!

DAily Update--Oct.11/07

ELA--Students have their writing piece to work on. They can hand it in either tomorrow or Monday.
--Second reading response is due.
--Students are working on their "Tuff" novel collage. It will be due next week.

Math--Their mid-unit tests were returned today. Students need to do their corrections for tomorrow. The students who received below 70% must come in for extra help for the next three noonhours and then have the chance to rewrite next Tuesday. The tests must also get signed tonight.

SS--Work on personal timelines which are due next Thursday.

Daily Update--Oct.10/07

ELA--Work on reading responses.
--Writing of their first memoir--"A" is for ...... which is due Friday or MOnday.
--Novel assignment--"Tuff" Collage and one-page summary--to work on. Due date will be decided on tomorrow.

MAth--We wrote our mid-unit test today.

SS--A personal timeline has been assigned. Students should be asking questions at home and gathering information about events that have happened to them in their lives.

7M Science--Diagram of the Earth's layers is due next Science class.

Daily Update--Oct.9/07

ELA--Students should be working on their second reading response.
--Hand in signed vocabulary tests.
--Students started their next creative writing piece, and should be working on their first rough draft. I am hoping that the writing, editting, and conferencing can be done this week and have the good copy handed in by Friday or Monday, the latest.

Math--We will be writing a mid-unit quiz tomorrow. Students can be reviewing the questions from their daily assignment scribbler for practice tonight.

Science--Students should have their 4-quadrant page on the Cell Theory completed for tomorrow.

7M Science--The diagram and written information of the Earth's crust has been assigned and is due either tomorrow or the next day.

Daily Update--Oct.5/07

ELA--Have chapter 2 of the novel read for Tuesday. Be prepared to write a test on the events of that chapter.
--Continue working on your reading responses.

Math--Have page 25-#1,3,4a and b, 5,7,8,and 11 done for Tuesday.

Grade 7 and 8 students have begun their yearbook fundraiser today. It is selling items from the Quality Gift Shop brochure called "Jolly Holiday". I hope you get to see the brochure at home this weekend. This is a voluntary activity so students do not have to participate if they wish not to.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Daily Update--Oct.4/07

ELA--The entire vocabulary booklet is due tomorrow to correct.

Math--I gave the students questions off the board. They are due tomorrow.

Science--Big test tomorrow. I hope everyone has been deligently studying all week.

SS--Two worksheets--one on primary and secondary sources(compare and contrast frame) and one on note-taking) --are due tomorrow.


We reached our reading goal for the month as a class so students are putting in their party suggestions in the can. We will decide soon as to the activities we will do to celebrate. Our class goal for the month of October is 18,500 pages.


7M Science--Your hop-scotches are due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct.3/07

ELA--I had the students do some testing today in comprehension so we did not get a chance to correct the vocabulary or the grammar. We will correct all of this tomorrow.
--Students need to have their Mind Map on the novel's characters done for tomorrow.

Math--In Math we went over the same concept as they did yesterday as there were quite a few who did not understand it. I asked them to look over the assignment so that it will be correct when we look over it tomorrow.

Science--Test on Friday. STUDY!!

I am still in need of a few signed information letters.
Tomorrow is picture day! Remember not only your beautiful smiles, but also the signed sheet. Do not bring any money for the pictures.

Daily Update--Oct.2/07

ELA--We signed our October calendar/contract today, so students can continue to read every night. I am still waiting on more reading responses.
--For tomorrow, vocabulary is due, and two grammar sheets are also due.
--A character mind map was assigned today, and is due Thursday.

Math--Journal entry #3 is due tomorrow.
--Assignment on expanded form and scientific notation is due tomorrow--Page 22 and 23--#4,5,6,7 a and b,#8,10,11a, 12 a and b.

Science--Study every night for the test on Friday.

Daily Update--Oct.1/07

ELA--The students handed in their Sept. calendar today. I will be tallying up their totals tonight.
--I would like more reading responses in this week.
--Vocabulary unit 2 synonyms and antonyms page is due Wednesday.
--I have assigned the reading of the rest of Chapter 1 in The Outsiders for tomorrow.

Math--Journal entry #3 is due Wednesday.

Science--We will be writing a test on the first unit Friday of this week, so students should be studying every night this week.

A few students have not handed in the signed portion of the information letter. Please do so asap. Thank-you!

Daily Update--Sept.28/07

ELA--The first reading response should be handed in on Monday to stay on top of assignments.
--September calendar is due Monday. Let us read this weekend and reach our individual and class goals.
--The Venn diagram on the novel is due Monday.

No other homework this weekend.
We had a great Terry Fox Run/Walk today raising over $2200. Thank-you to everyone who pledged money to this worthy cause.

Daily Update--Sept.27/07

ELA--The vocabulary test is tomorrow. STUDY!!!!
--Work on that first reading response--due Monday.
--Your Sept. reading calendar is due Monday. Try to reach your goal and help reach our class goal.

Math--Page 18--#3,5,6,7,12, and 13. Due tomorrow.

Tomorrow is the Terry Fox Run/Walk. Please try to bring in as many pledges as possible.

We dissected our grasshoppers today and it was awesome! Thank-you to Alex and Steven for bringing them in .

Daily Update--Sept. 27/07

Daily Update--Sept. 26/07

ELA--Study your vocabulary words. Test Friday.
--Work on your reading response.

Math--Do your corrections from today's work.

Science--Catch those grasshoppers please.

7M Science--Study for your Science test on Friday.

Please remember to gather as many pledges as you can for the Terry Fox Run on Friday. For every $10.00 you raise, your name goes in for a draw to win Manitoba Moose merchandise.

Daily Update--Sept.25/07

I hope the students told you about our Terry Fox activities. We had a great time experiencing some physical challenges. Please encourage students to gather pledges for the run on Friday.

ELA--The vocabulary word is due tomorrow.
--Study for the vocabulary test on Friday.
--Work on your reading response.

Math--We will correct the last two questions from yesterday's assignment.

Science--Try to catch some grasshoppers for Science class.

7M Science--YOu have a test on Friday. Review a little bit every night.

Daily Update--Sept.24/07

I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather.

ELA--Students have a vocabulary drawing which is due Wednesday.
--Vocabulary Unit 1 test will be written Friday morning.
--The first reading response should be in no later than Monday, Oct.1. This will hopefully keep the students ahead of schedule and not scrambling to get work in the last day of the first term. They will need 3 to 5 reading responses in by Nov.2.
--Daily reading every night for 20 minutes.
--The bio-poems were handed in today and they look great!

Math--Work on G.C.F. and L.C.M.--page 14--#4, 6 a, 7, 9 a and b, and 10a due tomorrow.

Science--Try to bring in some grasshoppers (dead or alive) to class asap. Also review the microscope diagram for a short quiz next Science class.

Daily Update--Sept. 20/07

ELA--Any bio-poems not yet handed in are due Monday.
--We are starting a new assignment in vocabulary so students can start on that.
--Keep on reading and start on your first reading response.

Math--Four questions on GCF were assigned for Monday.

Science--If anyone can catch and bring in grasshoppers for Monday, that would be GREAT!


Have a great week-end!

Daily Update--Sept.19,2007

Hello everyone!

It is working!!Yahoo!!! I have had some difficulty with my blog lately, but it does look like it is working now. I will try my hardest to keep it updated with the latest homework for 8T as well as other classroom activities. I have not given this address to my homeroom students because it was not working until now. Tomorrow they will how to access this site.

ELA--The students are working on their Bio-poems which are due either tomorrow or by Monday. They have an evaluation sheet to refer to as to the requirements.
We have also begun our Independent reading program. Please ask at home about the specifics.
Students should be reading atleast 20 minutes every night.

Math--No homework tonight.

SS--A worksheet dealing with places and events is due tomorrow.

I hope students have approached you about sponsoring them for the Terry Fox Run/Walk.

Daily Update--June 19/07

We are finishing up some incompleted work the last two days. We have finished reciting our Shakespeare lines; and students have been doing a great job . We will be compiling our portfolios for the next few days.
Tomorrow we will be going on our field trip to the IMAX and the MB. Legislature Buiding. Town students must be at school by 8:30 as we will be leaving as soon as the last school bus arrives. We will be returning for buses at 3:40. Students need to bring a bag lunch as we may not have enough time to go to McDonald's.

Daily Update--June 15/07

ELA--The final book report is due Monday.
--Students must be ready to recite their 12 to 16 lines of Shakespeare for MOnday.

Math--All math Mini textbooks should have been handed in today.

Remember to hand in your permission sheet and $5.00 in by Monday.

Have a great Father's Day weekend!

Daily Update--June 14/07

ELA--The last book report is due tomorrow or Monday.
--Students need to be practicing their lines from Shakespeare. They must recite between 12 and 16 lines in front of the class by MOnday. Two students have already done so , and they did a fabulous job.

Math--The students' Mini-Math Textbook is due at the end of tomorrow's class. We will be printing them and working through each other's questions.

Science--There are students with incomplete assignments which must be completed asap.

Health--Both classes have projects due next week.

I hope you have received the letter describing our field trip slated for next Wednesday. The permission slips and $5.00 are due asap.

Daily Update--June 12/07

ELA--We are working on our last book report which is due either Friday or Monday.
--Memorize 12-16 lines from Shakespeare. Students can recite their lines starting tomorrow until next Monday.

Math--We are working on our computer-generated Mini-Math textbooks which are due after Friday's class.

Health--Projects are due next Tuesday.

Daily Update--June 11/07

ELA--A new Shakespeare assignment--students must decide on and memorize 12 to 16 lines from "A Midsummer Night's Dream". They should tell me tomorrow of their chosen part, and then rehearse. They may recite in front of the class anytime from Wednesday to next MOnday. This can be done with a partner if there is a scene which involves two people in a conversation. Each person must still have 12 to 16 lines memorized.

Math--We are able to use the Business Lab all week to work on our Mini Math Textbook. This booklet should be ready to print by Friday.

Health 8A--A project choice--either to design a Cross-Circuit Training poster or a Sports Nutrition Principle poster -- is due next week.

Daily Update--June 8/07

ELA--The log entry booklet (containing all 8 entries) with a creative title page is due Monday.
--The next (and last) book report is due Friday, June 15 or Monday,June 18.

SS--Project should be due Monday. The collage, test, summary page,and information for your group to read from are all due Monday.

Daily Update--June 7/07

ELA--The log entry booklet with a cover jacket is due Monday. I mentioned to the students that if there are any entries that they would like to rewrite , they can do so and put both entries into the booklet.

Science--Their crosswords and hopscotches are due tomorrow. Remember to also have answer keys.

Tomorrow is June-so-soon. Students should have purchased their tickets today, and they will need to hand in their signed permission sheet (if they have not done so yet).

Daily Update--June 6/07

ELA--We were watching the movie today so we did not have time to work on our log entry, however students can be working on it at home. It and the cover jacket will not be due tomorrow but probably Monday because I would like to give them some class time.
--The students should be reading and working on their last reading assignment.
--We will be watching the rest of the Shakespeare movie tomorrow.

Math--We could not get into a lab today so I gave an assignment after some instruction and review. The assignment is for marks and is due tomorrow. It is photocopied worksheet.

Science--The crossword puzzle and hopscotch with answer keys are due Friday. We do not have any classtime to work on them tomorrow.

Tomorrow will be the last day to purchase June-so-soon tickets ($2).

DAily Update--June 5/07

We held our Grade 7 &8 Track and Field Meet today. It was a great success! I think the students enjoyed themselves and the weather cooperated with us as well.

We had our first class today which was ELA. Students know they are to be working on the last log entry in Shakespeare. We will be watching the movie version of it tomorrow, so I suggested to the students that if they wanted to bring some munchies and/or money to buy something at the canteen they can do so.

Science--Students should be working on their crosswords and hopscotches.

Students were also given a permission slip to attend June-So-Soon at Stephenfield Park on Friday. It will cost everyone $2.00. The slips should be in as soon as possible.

Daily Update--June 4/07

ELA--I collected the book reports today (the third of four). The next report is due June 15.
--We finished reading Shakespeare"s "A Midsummer Night 's Dream" today. The students have one log entry to complete for Act 5. This and a cover jacket will be due either Thursday or Friday. We will decide tomorrow.

Science--Students are working on their hopscotch and crossword puzzles. This will be due Thursday with Wednesday's double class as their last class time to work on it.

Daily Update--June 1,2007

ELA--The book report is due Monday. This is their third reading assignment. The fourth and final report will be due June 15.

Math--The due date has not yet been set for the Mini Math Textbook assignment,however the students should have page three of their book completed .

Science--We did not have a class today, however students can be working on their hopscotch and crossword puzzle because they will be due next week.

Have a great weekend! The weekend weather should be comfortable.

Daily Update--May 31/07

ELA--I collected the log entries for Act 4, Scenes 1 and 2 today. A few students did not have this completed. It is important to have them done because we start the next Act and/or Scene the following day. It only takes 10-15 minutes to complete; and there is only one log entry left to do.
--The third book report is due either tomorrow or MOnday (if students need the weekend to complete it).

Math--The students have started to make their own mini Math textbook on some geometry concepts. This is either an individual or partner assignment. It will all be created on the computer so we have not yet set a due date because the availability of labs may cause some delay.

Science--The students have starte d anew unit and are working on a hopscotch and crossword puzzle. A due date will be set tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 30/07

ELA--The next log entry for Act 4,Scenes 1 and 2 will be due tomorrow.
--Next book report deadline will be either Friday, June 1 or MOnday, June 4.

Math--A geometry set is needed for class.

DAily Update--May 29/07

ELA--The next book report is due either Friday or Monday.
--Vocabulary booklet is due tomorrow.

Math--Worksheet (double-sided) on geometry (angles) is due tomorrow.
--Have a geometry set for class.

SS--Booklet is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 24/07

ELA--Students have to finish their next log entry for Act 3, Scene 2 for MOnday. We are also working on Shakespeare insults which students are REALLY enjoying creating. These are due Monday as well.

Math--No homework.

Science--Review notes and the textbook for the Optics test which is scheduled for Tuesday.

DAily Update--May 23/07

ELA--Some students have not handed in their signed vocabulary tests. We will begin working on our log entry for Act 3 scene2, so students can start on that.
--Read and work on the next reading assignment.

Math--Some students did not hand in their signed Algebra tests. Do so tomorrow.

Science--Students have notes to use to start studying for their Optics test which will be next Tuesday. We will be reviewing in class as well.

SS--An assignment is due tomorrow.

French--8B test on Friday.

Daily Update--May 22/07

ELA--Students need to take their Unit 7 Vocabulary test home and get it signed. If it is returned tomorrow with a signature, the students will get an extra mark.
--Students are working towards their next reading assignment which is in a form of a book report, and is due next Friday, June 1 or Monday, June 4. I will be asking them for their choices within the next few days.

Math--The Algebra test was returned today. Students need to correct their errors and have the test signed and returned tomorrow (for an extra mark).

Health 8B--Brochures are due tomorrow.

Science--We have two more presentations tomorrow, and then we will be reviewing for a test. The test will be in a slightly different format which we will be discussing and reviewing in class. Test date will probably be the end of the week or early next week. We will decide tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 18/07

ELA--We had our class celebration today for reaching our reading goal. The only homework in ELA this weekend is to read. The next reading assignment/book report will be due June 1/4.

Math--We wrote the Algebra unit test today, so no homework.

Health--The health brochures are due next week--8A-Tuesday,May 22 and 8B--Wednesday, May 23.

Daily Update--May 17/07

ELA--The students have surpassed their April reading goal of 15,800 pages. We have infact read 16674 pages and there were 5 students who have not handed in their reading log books,so we read a great deal this past month. As a celebration, we will be have a party tomorrow. The students have decided to bring in munchies and/or money for themselves to buy something at the canteen. They will be having their snacks as we watch a movie. We will also be going outside for some activities.
--We now have set our May reading goal at 16,780 pages.
--The sonnets which the students wrote were very creative and embellished in unique arrangements. I have entered all of them in the library's poetry contest.

Math--The students will be writing their unit test on Algebra tomorrow morning.

Health--Brochures due next week.

DAily Update--May 16/07

ELA--There were some students who did not complete their sonnets and/or their log entries. They spent noon hour working on them. They must be handed in tomorrow.

Math--Review for Friday's test--page 270--# 9, 10, 11, and 17 in the textbook due tomorrow.

Science --We are continuing with the presentations.

SS--Primary document due tomorrow.

Health--Brochures due next week.

DAily Update--May 15/07

ELA--Sonnets are due tomorrow.
--Log entry for Act 3,Scene 1 is due tomorow.

Math--Review--Page 384 of the handout--#1 a and b, 7 a,b,and c, and #8 a to e--for tomorrow. The unit test will be on Friday, and extra help is every noonhour this week.

Health brochures are due next week.

Daily Update--May 14/07

ELA--Work on your sonnet which is due Wednesday.
--Start on the log entry for Act 3,Scene 1.

Math--Page 382 of the handout--# 20, 21, 22 a,b,c, and 23 for tomorrow.
--Unit test at the end of the week.

Health--Brochures are due--May 22 (8A) and May 23 (8B)

Daily Update--MAy 11/07

ELA--N o homework other than reading and working towards your next book report. Students can start working on the next log entry to keep ahead of things.

Math--Assignment from yesterday--booklet page 381--#5, 7 a to f, #8 a to d,#10 and #16. Due Monday.

Science--We will begin presentations of our projects. Students will have 10-15 minutes to finish their note page that will be handed out to the rest of the class.

Health--Students are working on their brochures which will be due May 22/23.

Have an enjoyable weekend! Happy Mother's Day to all mothers. Enjoy your special day with your family.

Daily Update--May8/07

ELA--Vocabulary test tomorrow.

Math--Same assignment as yesterday because some students did not get it done. We went over the concept again today.

Science--Optics project due tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 7/07

ELA--We are reading Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". It is important that the students stay focused and ask many questions so they can follow the plot of the play. Log entries are to be completed after each scene.
--A vocabulary test for unit 7 will be written on Wednesday, May 9/07.

MAth--Algebra can be a difficult concept to understand if practice is not done every day. We also discussed the importance of listening to the explanations in class. The assignment tonight is on page 266--#7,9,10,11,and 15.

Science--Optics project is due Wedenesday. An extra mark will be given to any projects handed in tomorrow.

Daily Update--May 3/07

ELA--Everyone's book report is due tomorrow.
--Log entry for Act 1,Scene 2 is due tomorrow.
--Vocabulary pages (last two in the booklet) are due tomorrow. I think most of this work is very close to completion, if not all ready to hand in tomorrow.

Math--No homework.

Science--Optics project will be due next week,Tuesday.

Health--"Labels" assignment is due next week. 8A-Monday;8B-Tuesday.

Daily Update--May1/07

ELA--Vocabulary unit 7-Synonyms and antonyms page is due tomorrow.
--Book report deadline has been extended to the end of the week.

Math-Have corrections on the unit test done for tomorrow.
--Also get the test signed and returned TOMORROW.

Science--Continue your research on the OPtics topic.

Health--Labels assignment due next week.

Daily Update--April 30/07

ELA--The visual representation and the log entry are both due tomorrow.
--Students need to be working on their book report which is due this week--May 2.

Math--We wrote the unit test today.

Science--We started our research project today. Students need to do some of the research at home.The project will be due within 4 class periods.

Health--8A-project due May 7; 8B--May 8.

Daily Update--April 27/07

ELA--Work on your character diagram which is due Tuesday. Look back at your criteria so you have met all requirements.
--Log entry for Act 1,Scene 1 is due Tuesday as well.
--Book report(second for this term) is due May 2.

Math-Complete the short worksheet I handed out today. Review all aspects of integers for your test on Monday. Remember to have your journal entry completed because you can have it with you during the test. It is only as helpful as you have it made it to be accurate.

Science--Begin researching your chosen Optics topic. No due date has yet been set.

Health--Your "Labels" assignment is due May 7 or 8,depending on which class you are in.

Daily Update--April 26/07

ELA--Next reading assignment (a book report) is due next week, May 2.
--I just assigned a visual representation of the characters and their relationships in the first Act in Shakespeare. A due date will be set tomorrow. Criteria was explained.

Math--PAge 206--#9 d,e,and f, #12,18 and page 213 #4,6,and 10 due tomorrow as review for Monday's test.

French --Test for 8A tomorrow.

SS-Test tomorrow.

DAily Update--April 25/07

ELA--Read and work on your book report which is due Wed. May 2.

Math--Review the questions we have done in the textbook. Unit test will be on Monday, April 30/07. Students did not want a test "hat-trick" with a third test on Friday,so Monday is the day.

Health 8A and 8B are working on their "Labels" assignment.

SS-Test on Friday.

French 8A-Test on Friday.

Daily Update--April 23/07

ELA--Study for your vocabulary test for tomorrow. (unit 6)
--Keep reading.

Math--Journal entry is due Wednesday. You will be able to use this for your test at the end of the week so make it thorough.

Science--Your "Evidence of Learning" is due tomorrow. Remember you are to show what you have learned in this unit.

French 8A--Study guide tomorrow for the test on Friday.

SS--Test on Friday.

Daily Update--April 20/07

ELA--Vocabulary unit test for unit 6 on Tuesday.
--Read for your next reading assignment due May 2.

Math--PAge 206--#4 and 5 for Monday. Unit test end of next week. Start review now. Extra help next week every noon except Tuesday.

Science--"Evidence of Learning" due next Science class.

Health 8A--Labels assignment due May 7.

DAily Update--April 19/07

ELA--Shakespeare test tomorrow.
--Vocabulary test on Unit 6 on Tuesday,April 24.

Math--Page 202-203--# 12, 13, 15, 22,23, and 24 for tomorrow.

French--8Btest tomorrow.

Health 8B-- Title page due tomorrow.

Dail Update--April 18/07

ELA--Any students who were away yesterday need to have their vocabulary story in tomorrow.
--We will be writing a Shakespeare quiz on Friday.

Math--Page 201-202--#4,5,9,11 for tomorrow.

Health 8A--Title page is due Friday.

Daily Update--April 17/07

ELA--Vocabulary story (rough draft that has been self-editted, revisions, and good copy) due tomorrow.
--Continue reading for your next reading assignment due May 2.

Math--Complete what was assigned yesterday.

Science--Have the questions that were assigned yesterday completed for tomorrow.

Health 8A--Title page( meeting all criteria) is due tomorrow by noon.

Daily Update--April 16/07

ELA--Everyone should have their vocabulary story's first draft completed; and for homework, they should self-edit and revise. Tomorrow we will be in the lab to make the necessary changes and revisions in order to hand in the story by Wednesday.

Math--Page 193-#10 to 16 for tomorrow.

Science--Textbook questions on page 297--#1,2,3,4, and 7.

Daily UPDATE--April 11/07

ELA--Shakespeare timeline is due tomorrow.
--First reading assignment for this term is due Friday.
--Vocabulary booklet-last two pages for tomorrow.

Math-Page 186=#4,6,7,10.and 13 for tomorrow.

Health 8A--Nutrition title page due tomorrow.

Daily Update--April 10/07

I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter weekend!

ELA--Shakespeare timeline is due Thursday.
--Vocabulary booklet is due Thursday.
--First reading assignment is due Friday.

Science--The students who did not have their supplies for the pinhole camera must make it at home tonight and bring to school tomorrow.

Daily Update--April5/07

ELA--Students have been assigned a Shakespeare timeline which is due Thursday, April 12/07. (I've extended the due date by one day.)
--Vocabulary page on Synonyms and Antonyms is due Tuesday.
--First reading assignment is due April 13 (Friday).

Science--Please have your material for the pinhole camera in on Tuesday.
--The crosswork puzzle and concept map are due Tuesday.


Have a Happy Easter!

Daily Update--April 3/07

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a relaxing break. Sorry there was no entry yesterday but I was experiencing difficulty with the internet .

ELA--Students have started researching Wiliam Shakespeare, and have a word search due tomorrow. They have also started a timeline on the life of Shakespeare. The criteria for the timeline has been handed out and the due date is next Wednesday.
--Their first reading assignment(book report) is due next Friday, April13.
--Vocabulary tests need to be signed and returned tomorrow.

Math--Assignment--worksheet page 361--# 4,5a to f,6a,b,c, #10,13a,b,c and #16 for tomorrow.

Science--Bring in the supplies for a pinhole camera for tomorrow--an empty shoebox/kleenex box, tinfoil, and waxpaper.

Daily Update--March 23/07

Good morning, everyone! It is a gorgeous day out there! Spring has arrived.

For the break I have not assigned any homework for the students other than to find a great book and read. A reading assignment of their choosing will be due April 13, so they have the option of completing it during the break, if they have the time, or working on it when they get back. Other than that, no homework!

Thank-you for coming to the interviews; and if ever you have any questions or concerns,please phone me or come in to see me. You are welcome in our classroom at any time.

Hope everyone will have a relaxing and enjoyable spring break!

Daily Update--March 21/07

ELA--The only homework here is to read.

Math--Have all corrections done on your test , and get it signed by your parents for tomorrow.

Science--Have the 2 concept overviews done for tomorrow.

We will be having our reading party tomorrow because the students reached their goal of 17800 pages. The students are asked to bring $4.50 to school tomorrow. That will give them a quarter of a large pizza and a drink. We will be watching a movie and eating pizza for our party.

See you tomorrow evening (or Friday morning) for our interviews.

Daily Update--March 20/07

ELA--Vocabulary test on Unit 5 will be tomorrow. All word scenes have been handed in! Great job!

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

If anyone has not yet requested an interview time, there still are a few openings available. Please send back the form with your choices. Thank you.

Daily Update--March 19/07

ELA-- All word scenes are due tomorrow. Some were handed in today--thank-you!
--The vocabulary test for this unit will be written on Wednesday.

Math--The unit test was handed back today. Students are working on their corrections and need the test signed and returned tomorow.

Thank-you for returning interview time choices. I will return those to the students tomorrow as a verification of times for the parents.

The class reached their reading goal of 17800 pages for the month of February, so we are in the process of listing suggestions in the suggestion can and will decide shortly as to what we will do.

DAily Update--March 16/07

ELA--Word scenes are due Monday or Tuesday.
--Keep reading!

Math--No homework.

Science--Fluoresecent lignt bulb drawing and explanation due Monday.

Report cards have been sent home today. Students also have taken their portfolios home. I have explained to the students that the mark on their report card is an average mark of their work from September up to March. The mark which they calculated in their portfolio is strictly from November to March, so they have an idea as to how they have improved (or otherwise)w this term as compared to last term. Please send back the bottom portion of the letter indicating time for our interviews next week.

Thank-you and have a great weekend.

Good luck to Nathan Horsman who is representing our school at the regional spelling bee this Saturday in Winnipeg! Go Nathan, go!!

DAily Update--March 15/07

ELA--Word scenes are due either Monday or Tuesday.

Math--We started a new unit on Algebra. Assignment is a worksheet-# 4, 5 ,and 9 for tomorrow.

Science--A drawing( with explanation) of how a fluorescent light bulb works. Due Monday.

SS--Vocabulary quiz and Muse project due tomorrow.

www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/algebra.html

Daily Update--March 14/07

ELA--Work on your word scenes. All rough drafts of sentences are due tomorrow.

Science--3 point approach is due tomorrow.

SS--Project is due Friday.

That's it!

Daily Update--March 13/07

Finally! The internet is back in working condition and I can updatethe blog. Sorry for the lack of info.

ELA--Students have been assigned a "Word Scene " to work on with the vocabulary words from unit 5. We started this yesterday and are working in class, as well as at home. It will be due MOnday., or the latest, Tuesday.

Math--We wrote the unit test today, so no homework.

Science--We put together our portfolios today, so no homework.

All Health games were due today.

Have a nice evening!

Daily Update--March 8/07

ELA--We have been working on our scrapbooks today. Anyone who has not compiled their four peices into their scrapbook needs to see me tomorrow or phone me. There were a few students who were not finished today, as well as a few absent.
--Vocabulary booklet must be completed for Monday.

Math--Our unit test is on Tuesday. For review, the assignment is--Page 55-#6, 14(in problem format),pg.63-#10, pg.77-#5, pg.79 #3 a to d, #4 a to d, pg.83-#12.

Science--Questions page 271--#1,2,4,5,6 and the concept map are due Monday.

Everyone in 8T was registered for the MS read-a-thon and was sponsored $1.00 by me. The large red and white envelopes with any monies must be in by Monday. I will place my money in each envelop at that time.

Daily Update--March 5/07

ELA--We discussed the short story project today, and I was expecting all projects to be handed in today after class. We discussed time management and not leaving things to the last minute. There were a few circumstances beyond our control and I realize that. They were many projects that should have been ready to hand in today but were not handed in. Those late projects are due tomorrow after working through lunch hour today.
--The book report is due tomorrow. As we discussed throughout this term, a minimum of 5 reading responses/book reports are due by the end of Thursday. Many students have reached,and even surpassed, this goal, but others have not. Students know that this Friday may have to be used as a catch-up/completion day if things are not handed in on time.
--We have started compiling our writing peices into our scrapbooks today, with the intention of completing this task by Thursday.

Math--No assignment tonight, but there are some students who need to catch up on some missing daily assignments and/or journal entries. We will begin review of this unit tomorrow with a unit test slated for next Monday or Tuesday.

Health--Board games will be due. 8A--Due Mon.Day 3
8B--Due Thurs.Day 2 or Day 4

Daily Update--March 1/07

Good morning everyone!
I did not update the blog yesterday as the homework was very similar to the last entry. Today,however, after the students have slept in, played in the snow and hopefully shovelled some snow, it is a perfect day to work on the ELA assignments.

In ELA the students have the short story unit project which is due tomorrow by noon. The book report is due on MOnday.

In Math, I assigned some questions off the board which are due tomorrow. We are working on the last type of percent problem and then will begin review of this unit. The unit test will probably be end of next week.

In Health, both classes are working on their board games. Class 8B have set their due date as next Tuesday, end of class.

Have a great day!

Daily Update--Feb. 26/07

Sorry about the missing update on Friday. I had typed it in and viewed it, however with the internet acting ridiculous all week, I guess it did not go through. Hopefully it will work better this week.

ELA--Work on your short story project; it is due Friday of this week.
--Work on your book report which is due a week from today.

Math--Students did not understand part of the assignment, and did not work on it, so we had an extra class at noon today. The assignment is page 75 # 13 a to d, and ,on the worksheet, please answer # 6 a to f, #12 a to d, #13, #14 a,b,e,f and # 16 all.

Health 8 A and 8b-- Groups are working on their board games.

Tomorrow students( who have signed up) will be going skiing. It is a regular school day for everyone else. I will have work for them to do on throughout the day. They will be with Mr. Gross.

Daily Update--Feb.22/07

ELA-- The short stories unit project is due next Friday, March 2.
--The book report is due Monday, March 5.

Math--#1 to 9 for tomorrow.

Science--Bring signed test to school.

SS--Written report due tomorrow.

If you are going on the ski trip, remember to bring in the second permission slip signed.

Daily Update--Feb.21/07

ELA--Work on your Short stories project which is due next Friday.
--Hand in signed vocabulary tests.
--Continue to work on your book report--it is due in two weeks.

Math--Page 74--#4 b, 8, 12, 14 a and b for tomorrow.

Science--Hand in signed tests tomorrow.

SS--Written response due Friday.

Daily Update--Feb.20/07

ELA--Hand in signed vocabulary tests.
--Keep reading your chosen book for the next book report. Be thinking as to what book report you would like to work on after you have read the book.
--Work on your short story project as it is due end of next week.

Math--Page 74 and 75--# 4a and #17 a and the six questions on the board due tomorrow.

Science--Get your Science test signed tonight and returned tomorrow to school.

Daily Update--Feb. 19/07

ELA--Students have chosen new books today. They will have approximately two weeks in which to read these books and complete a book report of their own choice. Please encourage home reading so this dead line can be met.
--Vocabulary unit test has been sent home for a signature.

Math--We are working on percent problem type #1--4 questions off the board and page 74 #5 a and c , and #9,11. Due tomorrow.

A reminder of the MS read-a-thon still going on, and students have until next Thursday to read. We will then be collecting the pledges. Thank-you!

Daily Update--Feb.16/07

ELA--For Monday, students must hand in their next reading response.
--On Monday, we will be choosing books to read for our next book report.

Math--More ratios--worksheet # 3 a, b, e, f,g, 4 a to h, and #5 a to f for Monday.

Hopefully everyone did well on their Science test.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Feb. 15/07

ELA--Reading response is due Monday.

Math--No Math today.

Science--I did have more sample tests handed in today. Students will be writing their unit test tomorrow morning. Prepare yourselves!

Daily Update--Feb.14/07

ELA--Students should be continually working on their reading responses (due Monday).

Math--Ratios--Page 155--# 3, 4 a to h, 5 a to f, 6, 7, 8, and 10 (due tomorrow).

Science--The unit test is on Friday. A sample test was assigned on Monday and was due today. Out of 24 students, only 10 sample tests were handed in today. This is one process to prepare for a unit test. Students need to go through this process, plus others, in order to study and prepare for a test and be successful. The remainder of the tests are due tomorrow. Please remind students of this due date.

Daily Update--Feb.12/07

ELA--Work on your reading response due Monday.
--We just started our Short Story Unit Project.

Math--Quiz on percentages/fractions/decimals is tomorrow.

Science--Your sample test is due tomorrow. Be ready to hand it in.
--Have the review test I gave you completed for tomorrow.

Health 8B--Quiz on muscle injuries is tomorrow.

Daily Update--Feb. 12/07

ELA--The majority of essays were handed in today. There are a few people who need to finish it up tonight and hand it in tomorrow morning.
--Students should be working on their next reading response which is due by Monday, as they will be selecting a new book on Monday. This will be the book they will read for their next book report.

Math--Due to the presentation today, we were unable to correct Friday's assignment. We will do that tomorrow. Students can go over conversion of fractions to % to decimals as they will have their third mini quiz on Wednesday.

Science--The unit test on the Circulatory System will be written on Friday of this week. Students were given a checklist on Friday, with a worksheet to be completed by tomorrow. They are also working on a sample test worth 40 marks which should be handed in either tomorrow or Wednesday. This will give them an opportunity to go over their notes, transfer the notes into questions and they must know the answers to the questions they ask. I will then photocopy the tests and students can exchange with classmates and have another format from which to study. We talked about "how to study" today--atleast 30 minutes each night,study by doing different things, not just reading.

SS-Worksheets and title page dur tomorrow.

Health8B--Quiz on muscle injuries on Wednesday.

Daily Update--Feb. 12/07

ELA--The majority of essays were handed in today. There are a few people who need to finish it up tonight and hand it in tomorrow morning.
--Students should be working on their next reading response which is due by Monday, as they will be selecting a new book on Monday. This will be the book they will read for their next book report.

Math--Due to the presentation today, we were unable to correct Friday's assignment. We will do that tomorrow. Students can go over conversion of fractions to % to decimals as they will have their third mini quiz on Wednesday.

Science--The unit test on the Circulatory System will be written on Friday of this week. Students were given a checklist on Friday, with a worksheet to be completed by tomorrow. They are also working on a sample test worth 40 marks which should be handed in either tomorrow or Wednesday. This will give them an opportunity to go over their notes, transfer the notes into questions and they must know the answers to the questions they ask. I will then photocopy the tests and students can exchange with classmates and have another format from which to study. We talked about "how to study" today--atleast 30 minutes each night,study by doing different things, not just reading.

SS-Worksheets and title page dur tomorrow.

Health8B--Quiz on muscle injuries on Wednesday.

Daily Update--Feb.7/07

ELA--Work on your essay. You have only two school days in which to work on it, then the rest will be on your own time It is due either Friday or Monday.
--Work and read to finish your next reading response or book report. We will be starting a BOOK REPORT with new books on Feb. 19.

Math --New assignment on ratios--pg. 60--#5,6, and 7. Due tomorrow.

Science--Congratulations to those students who were brave and presented orally today. Everyone must complete this presentation by next Tuesday.
--We will be writing a Science test next week Friday. A checklist and review questions will be handed out tomorrow.
--We dissected sheep hearts yesterday, and, I think, everyone was quite involved and intrigued by it. Hope the students enjoyed the experience.

Health 8A--Quiz on muscle injuries and disorders tomorrow.

I will be away at an inservice for the next two days so I will not be updating the blog. Students will however, have Math homework every night assigned by the substitute. They have their ELA essay to work on. They will also have Science homework which will be to prepare for the test. Unfortunately, the oral presentations will need to be delayed until Monday. Please check with the students as to the daily homework. Thank-you!

Daily Update--Feb.6/07

ELA--Students are working on their persuasive essays. The essay is due either Friday or Monday(if they are needing more time). This essay cannot be written just by using class time. Some work must be done at home, such as researching and/orworking on the rough draft so I can edit with them. Please check with them as to where in the process they are at, and encourage some work to be done at home. The students have chosen some interesting topics to write about.
--January's calendar was handed in today, and we will be signing February's calendar tomorrow. A reading response/book report is due be end of next week.

Science--Students need to be practicing their oral presentation on "Pathway of the Blood". I provided them with more helpful notes today, and they have from tomorrow to next Tuesday in which to present their presentation.

SS--Students will be writing their test tomorrow.

Daily Update--Feb.1/06

ELA--Essay research and jot notes. Essay will be due next Friday.
--Keep reading;calendar is due Monday.

Math--Page 54--#4 c and d, #6 c to f, #7a and #7 b in PF due MOnday.

Science--Last two pages of booklet for Monday.
--Begin rehearsing "Pathway of Blood"; we will begin on Tuesday.

No school tomorrow for the students. Enjoy!

Daily Update--January 31/07

ELA--Continue your individual research on the essay topic. We will be working on the rough draft at school tomorrow.

Math-Page 54--#3, #4 a,b, 5 P.F. and # 6 a and b due tomorrow.
-We will also be writing our second quiz in Percents tomorrow.

Science--In the booklet handed out ,you need to finish the one page of fill in the blanks and the work search for tomorrow.
--Practice the "Pathway of the Blood" for your oral presentation starting Monday.

SS--Test on Monday. There is a website which you can access for more information.

Health 8A--Muscle injury chart is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Jan.30/07

We had our Spelling Bee today. CONGRATULATIONS go out to Nathan Horsman for winning the bee. Runners-up were Brittany Middleton and Samatha Dracass. Nathan will now advance to the Regionals which will be held in Winnipeg in March. Go Nathan, go!!

ELA--We will be writing our vocabulary unit 4 test tomorrow.

Math-Have yesterday's assignment completed.

Science--The aim is due tomorrow.

Students should be reading nightly, and they should be keeping track for the MS read-a-thon.

Daily Update--Jan. 29/07

ELA--Essay research.
--The Spelling Bee is tomorrow so I hope students are reviewing the word list.
--Unit 4 vocabulary test is Wednesday.

Math--Page 70-# 4,5,6a in p.f., #6 b, and #7 for tomorrow.
--Math quiz on Percents on Wednesday due to the Spelling Bee tomorrow.

Science--Aim to be done by Wednesday, and start rehearsing for the "Pathway of the Blood" oral presentation starting Thursday.

French 8B--Project due Wednesday.

Health 8A--Chart on muscle injuries due next Health class.
Health 8B--3 point approach due next Health class.

DAily Update--Jan.26/07

ELA--"Evidence of Learning" is due Monday.
--Spelling Bee is on Tuesday, and all grade 8's are competing.
--Vocabulary test on Wednesday.

Math--Assignment on page 50--#4,5,7abc,8abc,12b for Monday.
--Some students must rewrite their journal entry #7 for Monday.

Science--A drawn, coloured, and labelled diagram of the heart is due Monday. If you can, please place the arrows to indicate the correct flow of blood.

Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Jan.25/07

ELA--Comprehension questions on the short story,"Catch" due tomorrow.
--"Evidence of Learning" for unit 4 vocabulary is due tomorrow for extra marks or on Monday.
--Vocabulary test next Wednesday.

Math--3 point approach sheet due tomorrow.

Choose a topic for your next persuasive essay. Have your choice made by Monday.

Daily Update--Jan.23/07

ELA--Vocabulary "Evidence of Learning" for unit 4 is due Friday (for an extra mark) or by Monday. This will prepare them for the vocabulary test to be written next Wednesday.

Math--The re-write was written today. There is a worksheet on percents which is due tomorrow.

Science--Questions 1 to 4 on Heartrates is due tomorrow.

Health 8B--Project due tomorrow. Quiz is now on Thursday.

The spelling bee is next Tuesday. I hope students are reviewing words. We also are starting our MS read-a-thon next week. Students should have shown you a handout and envelope on which to record their sponsors. This will run for one month. Some students are needing to make better use of their agenda books, listening to homework announcements, and checking the blog because a few are not getting their homework completed on time. Please give a reminder (or nudge) about daily homework. Thank-you!

Daily Update--Jan.22/07

Daily Update--Vocabulary booklet is due tomorrow.

Math--Worksheet #1 to 8 is due tomorrow.
--Rewrite of the fractions test is tomorrow.

Science--Venn diagram of the blood vessels is due tomorrow.

Health8B--Puzzle project is due Wednesday and the quiz on Friday.

Daily Update--Jan.19/07

ELA--Vocabulary-rest of booklet due Tuesday.

Math--Fractions/percents/decimals chart due Monday.
--Students writing the re-write on Tuesday must study on the weekend (that is anyone with <60% and anyone else who would like to improve their mark).

Science--Venn diagram for Monday.

Health 8B--Puzzle due Wed. and a quiz on the bone locations on Friday.

Daily Update--Jan.18/07

ELA--Vocabulary Unit 4 Page 2 is due tomorrow on synonyms and antonyms.
--Short story vocab. and reflections are due tomorrow.
--Second reading response/book report is due tomorrow.

Math--Tests were handed back and students need to do the corrections and have it signed for tomorrow.
Extra Math help every day and a rewrite is scheduled for next week.

Science--Venn diagram on the blood vessels is due Monday.

Health--8A--Quiz on location of bones is tomorrow. They must know scientific and common names. Puzzle is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Jan.16/07

ELA--Essays are due tomorrow. Make certain a cover jacket, jot notes, all rough drafts, and a good copy are all stapled together, and ready to hand in.
--Work on your reading response/book report.
--Evening reading.

Health--8A--Skeletal puzzle is due Friday.
--8B--Quiz on bones' scientific and common names is tomorrow.

Today we watched a documentary on the National Spelling Bee, as well as the movie,"Akeelah and the Bee" in preparation of our school's spelling bee (Grade 7&8) which will be held on Tuesday, Jan.30. The students received a newspaper package outlining the rules and lists of study words. We will be going over these words daily. All grade 8 students will participate in the spelling bee. The top 5 winners of the school will win prizes, and the top speller will advance to the regionals in Winnipeg, and then hopefully go on to Ottawa and then Washington,D.C.

Daily Update--Jan.15/07

ELA--Today was our last class day to work on the essay which is due Wednesday. If students would like to have their work editted by me, they must have it in tomorrow morning so they can receive an editted copy by the end of the day.
--Reading response/book report #2 is due by the end of the week.
--We signed our January calendar today, and it will run until Feb 5. Please encourage home reading.

Math--We wrote our unit test on fractions today.

Science--Aim #12A is due tomorrow.

Health 8B--Quiz on the bones' scientific and common names will be written on Wednesday of this week.

Daily Update--Jan.12/07

Hello, everyone! What a surprise with the weather! I hope everyone is staying nice and warm.

A few reminders of homework--We will be writing our Math test on Monday. I will give the students Monday and part of Tuesday to work on their essays and they should have it handed in by Wednesday. The second reading response/report should be in by Wednesday as well.

Have a great weekend and see everyone on Monday.

Daily Update--Jan.12/07

Hello, everyone! What a surprise with the weather! I hope everyone is staying nice and warm.

A few reminders of homework--We will be writing our Math test on Monday. I will give the students Monday and part of Tuesday to work on their essays and they should have it handed in by Wednesday. The second reading response/report should be in by Wednesday as well.

Have a great weekend and see everyone on Monay.

Daily Update--Jan.9/07

ELA--Work on your essay which is due Friday/Monday.
--Vocabulary test tomorrow on Unit 3 for those who missed it in Dec.
--Reading response/book report #2 due by the end of the week.

Math--Test has been changed to Friday, Jan.12. Chacklist has been handed out.
--Review sheet -page 2 and in the textbook--page 327--#1 a,b,and f, #4 a and c, #5 PF and #8 a and b. All due tomorrow.

Science--Aim #14 for tomorrow.

Health 8A--Matching quiz on the bones' scientific and common names tomorrow.

Daily Update--Jan.8/07

Happy New Year! Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great Christmas with family and friends and are looking forward to a wonderful 2007! Now for an update on homework and due dates.

ELA--Students will be updating and handing in their reading logs(December calendar) on Tuesday-tomorrow. Their second reading response/book report is due Wednesday. We are continuing our work on the novel essay which will be due on Friday or the following Monday, depending on the availabilty of computer labs this week.

Math--The review sheet (#1 to 10 on the first page) is due tomorrow. A unit test will be written at the end of this week. Extra Math help at noon hour will resume tomorrow.

Science--Aim #14 is due next class--Wednesday.

Health 8A--Matching quiz on the scientific and common names of the bones will be on Wednesday.