Thursday 28 February 2013

Daily Update-Feb.28/13

ELA--The 4th book report is due Monday.

Math--Worksheet 8.3 --#4,5,6,7,and in problem format #9 a ; amd in the textbook--#13,15,and 23 in problem format, and #28 for tomorrow.

SS--Work on your dictionary and powerpoint slides, and model. All are due Wednesday.

Hand in consent forms and course selection sheets.

Tomorrow we are watching the movie, The Hunger Games, as our Reading Party so students can bring in munchies for themselves.

Tuesday 26 February 2013

Daily Update--Feb.26/13

ELA--Their "Evidence of Learning" short story is due tomorrow with a cover and back jacket and all rough drafts. The students need to read the short story, "Catch", and then answer the comprehension questions that go along with it. This is due Thursday.  The final book project for this term is due Monday. Get vocabulary test unit 6 signed and returned to school.

SS--Research should almost be complete, and students should be working on their powerpoint slides.

French--Postcards are due Thursday.

Health--Test is tomorrow.

Course selection sheets were handed out today, and the students met with Mr. Phillips. Tomorrow night is an informational meeting for parents to discuss course selections for the students. The forms are due by next Tuesday.

A consent form was also sent home today in regards to students being involved in a survey.Please read through it and return it to school tomorrow. Thank you!

Monday 25 February 2013

Daily Update--Feb.25/13

ELA--The good copy of "Evidence of Learning" story is due Wednesday. The process must also be included, along with a front and back cover.  Fourth and final book project for this term is due next MOnday.

Math--Worksheet #8.2--#1,2,3,5,6,7,8, and in problem format--#9. In the textbook, page 297-298--#9,10,11, #12 in problem format, and #20 and 22. This is due for tomorrow.

Science-- The booklet on lenses is due tomorrow.

SS-Get your test signed and returned to school asap. Continue research on your Egyptian topic.

French--Good copy of the postcard is due Wednesday.

Health--Test is tomorrow.

Art--Your "Burn/Fire" poster is due by the end of the month.

8R--Science--The booklet on lenses is due tomorrow.

Friday 22 February 2013

Daily Update--Feb.22/13

ELA--The rough draft of the "Evidence Of Learning" story should be editted and ready to type Monday morning. There is also a cover jacket that is part of the criteria. The final good copy is due Wednesday. Fourth book project is due March 4th.

Math--Assignment is from yesterday.

Science--Blue booklet--pages 27-29 are due for Monday.

SS--Get your test signed and returned. Research your Egypt topic and work on the dictionary.

French--Rough draft of the postcard is due Monday, with the good copy due Wednesday.

Health--Test on Tuesday.

Art Students--The "Fire" poster is due Thursday.

8R--Science--The rest of the blue booklet is due Monday.

Thursday 21 February 2013

Daily UPdate--Feb.21/13

ELA--The "Evidence of Learning" story rough draft should be VERY close to finished. Review for unit 6 vocabulary test which is tomorrow. Work on your last book project.

Math--Textbook page 291--#5 to 8, #13 and #15 in problem format.

SS---Get your test signed and returned tomorrow. Decide on a project topic.

Art students need to complete and hand in your Fire Prevention poster for the contest.

Wednesday 20 February 2013

Daily Update--Feb.20/13

ELA--Continue to review for Friday's vocabulary test on unit 6. The rough draft of their "Evidence of Learning" story should be close to finished so we can start revising and editting. For tomorrow, students need to finish reading their particular short story, and complete the plot diagram as a rough draft. Vocabulary unit 5 test needs to be signed and returned to school. Work towards the fourth IRP/book project which is due March 4th.

Math--The work assigned last Friday needs to be completed.

Science--The crossword puzzle and page 23 and 25 in the blue booklet will be due tomorrow.

SS--The reading strategy that was assigned on Friday is due tomorrow. I am restating this as some of the students did not complete their Science homework that assigned on Friday, and there were many days to complete the work.

Friday 15 February 2013

Daily Update--Feb.15/13

ELA--Get the vocabulary unit 5 test signed. Review unit 6 words for a test on Friday. Work on the 4th book project. Begin your web and rough draft of your short story, incorporating unit 6 vocabulary words.

Math--We started integers. Work on the white worksheet and 8.1 yellow worksheet, omitting #4. This is due Tuesday.

Science--Complete the diagrams of umbra and penumbra. Answer questions #4 to 7 on page 271, and on page 275--#1,2, and 5 for Tuesday.

SS--Complete the reading strategy assignment for Tuesday.

French--Dictee rewrite is on Tuesday.

Health--Test is on Tuesday.


Enjoy the Family Weekend!

Thursday 14 February 2013

Daily Update--Feb.14/13

We had a good day at IMAX today. Please ask the students how they enjoyed the two movies.

Tonight, they are a few students who need to review SS material for the test tomorrow, as they were away yesterday when we wrote the Egypt test.

Students should be reading, and working towards their 4th IRP/book project which is due March 4th. Now is the time to work ahead as there is not alot of homework, and that will change very shortly.

French--Rewrite of the Dictee is Tuesday.

Health--Test on Tuesday.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wednesday 13 February 2013

Daily Update--Feb.13/13

Tonight the students do not have much homework as it was a Day 4 so they were in vertical all afternoon.

They should be reading  and working towards their fourth and last book project for this term. It is due Monday, March 4th.

We wrote the SS test today, and will be starting a new section on Friday.

In Science, there are a few people who have outstanding or incomplete work. They know who they are and they need to complete the work to hand it in tomorrow.

Tomorrow we are going to the IMAX, leaving at 9:15 and returning by 3:30. Students need to either bring their own lunch, or bring money to buy lunch at the food court at Portage PLace.

Monday 11 February 2013

Daily Update--Feb.11/13

We were writing our Math exam today in the morning as well as part of the afternoon. Some of the homework that was due today was not corrected because of the exam. For tonight, students should be reviewing their SS vocabulary words in preparation of Wednesday's test.

Their IMAX form and money must be in tomorrow.

Lab reports in Science should be completed.

Friday 8 February 2013

Daily Update--Feb.8/13

ELA--Finish the questions for the short story,"The Street That Got Mislaid". Complete the rest of the vocabulary booklet for Monday.

Math--Final review this weekend in preparation for Monday's exam. Use the test and chapter reviews in the textbook for more review. Get test signed and returned on Monday.

Science--Lab report write-up is due Monday.

SS--Review the words in preparation for Wednesday's test.

Remember to bring in your IMAX form and money into the office on Monday.

Have a good weekend!

Thursday 7 February 2013

Daily Update--Feb.7/13

ELA--The synonym/antonym page for unit 6 vocabulary is due tomorrow.

Math--Continue reviewing for Monday's exam. The last page in the review booklet is due--front and back.

SS--Review the Egyptian words every night as the test is next week Tuesday. The students who have not presented yet need to review their information, and be ready to present tomorrow.

French--Dictee is tomorrow, as well as questions.

8R--Science-- The lab report is due tomorrow.

We will be going to the IMAX theatre in Winnipeg next week Thursday. A letter and permission form have been sent home tonight, and I have asked the students to return the form and $12 to school before next Tuesday. Thank you!

Tuesday 5 February 2013

Daily Update--Feb.5/13

ELA--If anyone did not get a chance to read the short story, "Thank-you Ma'am", have it read for tomorrow.

Math--Continue exam review--worksheet page 15--#6,7,11,12 i and iii. #13 and 19; and on page 25--# 5 a to d. #10 c and d,#12 c,d and e, and #13 b and c for tomorrow.

SS--Practice for your presentations.

French--Dictee on Friday.

Monday 4 February 2013

Daily Update--Feb.4/13

ELA--Complete the title page for short stories. Begin reading towards your next and last book project for this term.

Math--Begin review for next Monday's exam. Booklet first page #4,5,9,10,11,12,15, and 16 for tomorrow.

Science--You need your shoe box for tomorrow.

Safety test in Electronics is tomorrow.

SS--Project with the poster, diagrams,and model are due tomorrow.