Daily Update--October 31/13

ELA--The novel assignment that the students have been working on is all due by tomorrow with 35 minutes in class to complete. All October calendars are due tomorrow as we will be tallying up our pages to see if we have reached our individual and class goals this month. Vocabulary test is on Tuesday. Evidence of Learning is due next Thursday. Third IRP is due Wednesday.

Math--Worksheet 4.2 and POW will be due tomorrow.

8R- Science--"Analyze" questions from the lab are due tomorrow.

Tomorrow is also Team Colours Day so wear your team colours for the Gym Riot.

Happy Halloween!!!!!

Daily Update--October 30/13

ELA--The summary and reflections assignment for Chapter 3 in the novel is all due Friday. There will be 30 minutes of final work time on Friday. Work on the third IRP which is due Nov.6. Review the vocabulary Unit 3 words for Tuesday's test. All reading calendars are due Friday.

Math--POW is due Friday. Review the % Conversion Chart for the next surprise quiz.

Science--Complete the "Analyze" questions from the lab today. These are due tomorrow.

French--Dictee is Nov.12.


Tomorrow is "Costume Day" or "Orange and Black Day".

Daily Update--October 29/13

ELA--Summary of Chapter 3 should already be typed, and you are working on the rough draft of the reflections. The good copies of everything should be handed in by Friday. Vocabulary UNit 3 test will be on Tuesday of next week. Your reading calendar is due Friday.

Math--POW is due Friday.

Science--Get your quiz signed.

French--Think of three commands.

Tomorrow is Graffiti Day for Spirit Week.

Daily Update--October 28/13

ELA--Your rough draft of the summary of chapter 3 in the novel should be edited and revised, ready for typing tomorrow. Rough draft of the Reflections section should be done tomorrow or by Wednesday the latest. Our October calendars are due Friday. The third IRP is due by Nov.6.

Math--POW is due Friday. 4.1 in the textbook pages 128-129 questions #4 to 9 and then #11 in problem format is all due by tomorrow. Review the Percent Conversion chart for a short surprise quiz tomorrow.

Science--Get your Functions Quiz signed and returned tomorrow.

French--Good copy of your poem is due tomorrow.


Tomorrow is Cowboy/Twin Day. Remember to dress up.

Daily Update--October 24/13

ELA--Unit 3 vocabulary booklet is due Monday. The jot notes and rough draft of the summary of chapter 3 is due Monday. You can work ahead and write the rough draft of the reflections too. Work on the third IRP.

Math--Complete the Percent Conversion Chart for Monday. Bring in corrected and signed Unit tests.

Science--Have the crossword puzzle completed for Monday.

SS--Have the "Putting Words Together" worksheet completed for Monday.

French--Lab info is due Monday. Good copies of poems are due Tuesday.

Woodworking booklet is due Monday.

Enjoy your weekend!

Daily Update--October 23/13

ELA--The Unit 3 vocabulary booklet is due Monday. Skim over chapter 3 in the novel as the assignment will be discussed tomorrow.

Math--The Unit Test needs to be signed and the corrections need to be completed for tomorrow. We will be correcting the rest of the green worksheet tomorrow.

Science--Some of the animal cell models still have not been handed in.

French--Lab information is due Monday. Good copy of the poem due Tuesday.

SS-Some personal timelines need to be handed in asap.

Daily Update--October 22/13

I was at an in-service today so was not at school. The homework though is similar to yesterday.

ELA--Vocabulary Unit 2 Synonym/Antonym page is due tomorrow. Exercise 25 and 26 in the Adjective booklet is due tomorrow as well. Finish reading chapter 3 in the novel for tomorrow.

Math--Green worksheet 4.1 introducing percents is due tomorrow.

Science--Animal cell functions quiz is tomorrow.

SS--Personal timelines are due tomorrow.

8R--Science--Animal cell functions quiz is tomorrow.

Daily Update--October 21/13

ELA--Vocabulary Unit 3 Synonyms and Antonyms page is due Wednesday. Read towards your third IRP.

Science--Review the animal cell functions test which will be written on Wednesday. Animal cell models were handed in today and they are very creative and unique!

SS--Personal timelines are due Wednesday.

French--Dictee is tomorrow.

Daily Update--October 18/13

ELA--Students are continuing with their daily reading as their October reading goal is due at the end of the month. They also need to be reading towards their third and final IRP response for the term which is due no later then Nov.6th. They have a booklet on "Adjectives"--exercises #21,23, and 24 due Monday.

Math--We wrote our unit test today so there is no homework.

Science--The animal cell model with a legend and coloured drawing is due Monday. A functions test on the organelles will be written on Wednesday.

SS--All personal timelines are due Wednesday.

French--Dictee is on October 22.

Foods--Food guide

8R--The animal cell model with a legend and coloured drawing is due Monday. A functions test on the organelles will be written on Wednesday.

Enjoy the weekend!

Daily Update--October 17/13

ELA--Mind Map for the novel is due tomorrow. Second IRP is due tomorrow. Read chapter 2 in the novel and be prepared to write  a comprehension test on its events tomorrow.

Math--POW is due tomorrow, and we will be writing the unit test as well. Review is "Chapter Self-Test" questions #3 a and b, #7,9,10, and #12 abc, and then the last page of the review package --#6 a and b, and #9.

Science--Get test signed. Animal cell model is due Monday. Functions test is next Wednesday.

SS-Personal timelines are due next Wednesday.

French--Dictee October 22.

8R-Get test signed. Animal cell model is due Monday. Functions test is next Wednesday.

Daily Update--October 16/13

ELA--The unit 2 vocabulary test is tomorrow. Mind maps for the novel are due Friday. The second IRP is due by the end of the week.

Math--Unit test is on Friday so the next (second) review questions are #2a,b,c and #4, #5 a and b, #6,7,and #8 for tomorrow.

Science--Get the unit test signed and returned tomorrow. Work on your cell model. The test on the functions of the organelles will be next week Wednesday.

SS-Work on the rough draft of the events and their information.

French--Locker paragraph is due tomorrow.

8R--Get the unit test signed and returned tomorrow. Work on your cell model. The test on the functions of the organelles will be next week Wednesday.

Daily Update--October 15/13

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

ELA--The second IRP is due by the end of this week. The vocabulary paragraph is due tomorrow, and the test on Unit 2 words will be on Thursday. The Mind Map for the novel is due Friday.

Math--The unit test is on Friday so we will be reviewing every day until then. There will be extra review at noon hours for anyone who wants it. The first review sheet questions #4, 5 b,c,d, #9 b,c,d, #10 b,c,d, #12 d,e,f, and #16 a in problem format and #16 b are due tomorrow. The POW is due Friday.

Science--You should be working on your model of the animal cell which is due next Monday.

SS--Collect information for your timeline.

French--Locker paragraph is due Thursday. Dictee on Oct.22.

8R Science-- Get unit test signed and returned tomorrow. You should be working on your model of the animal cell which is due next Monday.

Daily Update--October 11/13

ELA--Vocabulary unit 2 paragraph is due no later than Wednesday. The rough draft of the Mind Map is due Tuesday. The second IRP is due next week Wednesday. Study for the Unit 2 vocabulary test which will be next Thursday.

Math--The pink worksheet questions #1 to 8, 17 to 24 are due Tuesday. Unit test will be soon.

Science--Start planning your animal cell model which is due October 21st.

SS--Gather information for your personal timeline.

French--Locker paragraph is due Thursday.

8R--Start planning your animal cell model which is due October 21st.

A Mom's Pantry Fundraiser was sent home today on behalf of our Student Council..

I am wishing everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving" weekend  with family and friends. Enjoy!

Daily Update--October 10/13

ELA--Vocabulary paragraph rough draft due tomorrow and the good copy no later than Wednesday. IRP #2 is due next week. Start working on your Mind Map for the novel.

Math--Worksheet #1.4/1.5 questions #19-34 and #43-46 for tomorrow.

Science--Begin planning your model of the animal cell.

SS--"Origins of Life" write-up is due tomorrow. Start planning your personal timeline.

French--Dictee on Oct.22.

8R--Science--Begin planning your model of the animal cell.

Daily Update--October 9/13

ELA--Have the rough draft of your vocabulary paragraph completed for tomorrow so then we can edit, revise, and you can work on the good copy. Begin the rough draft of the Mind Map for the characters of the novel. Work on your second IRP.

Math--Yellow worksheet 1.1 questions 1 to 13, and on the flip side--questions #1 to 12 for tomorrow.

Science--Study for the diagram quiz of the animal cell which will be tomorrow.  Get microscope quizzes signed and returned.

SS-- Your personal response on the topic--"Origin of Life" is due Friday. Start asking questions and finding information for your personal timeline.

French--Dictee October 22.

8R-Study for the diagram quiz of the animal cell which will be tomorrow.  Get microscope quizzes signed and returned.

The Terry Fox Run/Walk has been rescheduled to tomorrow at 12 noon.

Daily Update--October 8/13

ELA--Have chapter one in the novel read for tomorrow. Begin the Evidence of Learning for unit 2 by choosing your vocabulary words and starting the rough draft of the paragraph. Work towards your second IRP (due around Oct.16th).

Math--Same worksheet as yesterday, however complete questions #7 c and d, #8,9,10, 12,13, and 17 c for tomorrow. Some signed tests still need to be handed in.

Science--Get microscope quizzes signed and returned. Study the spelling of the 12 animal cell organelles for tomorrow's spelling test.

French--Dictee is October 22.

Daily Update--October 7/13

ELA--We started reading our novel, The Outsiders today. The students have a Venn Diagram to complete for tomorrow. Some students have been asked to find some pictures for tomorrow for the novel. Work on the second IRP which is due around October 16. Vocabulary tests need to be signed and returned.

Math--Hand in signed tests with the corrections completed. The Mental Math worksheet needs to be completed for tomorrow, as well as the other worksheet #4,5,6, and 7a,b,c for tomorrow. POW is due Friday.

Science--Get the microscope quiz signed and returned.

French--Good copy is due tomorrow.

Daily Update--Oct.4/13

ELA--Students need to work towards their second IRP which for many is just finishing reading their books and attaching sticky notes. Some who were missing classes this week need to complete their grammar assignment.

Math--The mid-unit test was handed back today so students need to get the tests signed and corrections done for Monday.

Science--Mid-unit test is on Monday. Use the checklist and study habits discussed in class to review and prepare for the test.

SS--Those who were away need to read pages 26 and 27 and make their sticky notes (3 for facts, 3 for questions, and 3 for "Ahha" moments).

French--Good copy is due Tuesday.

8R-Science--Mid-unit test is on Monday. Use the checklist and study habits discussed in class to review and prepare for the test.


Have a great weekend!

Daily Update--Oct.3/13

ELA--Grammar package on possessives--Exercises 4,5, and6 for tomorrow. Unit 2 vocabulary booklet needs to be completed for tomorrow. KWL chart on the novel is due tomorrow as well.

Math--The POW of the week is due tomorrow.

Science--Continue reviewing for Monday's test.

SS--Complete your sticky notes from the reading on pages 26/27. Three facts, three questions, and three "Ahha" moments for tomorrow.

French--Good copy due Tuesday.

Health--Journal entry due tomorrow.

Cooking-Test tomorrow.

8R--Continue reviewing for Monday's test.


***Remember that tomorrow is Picture Day. You need to bring in the envelope with payment tomorrow. Everyone needs to have their picture taken for the yearbook.

Daily Update--Oct.2/13

ELA--Please hand in signed September reading calendars and vocabulary unit 1 tests. The vocabulary unit 2 booklet is due Friday.

Math--We wrote our mid-unit test today. POW is due Friday. Students who were absent today will need to write the test tomorrow.

SS--The compare and contrast frame dealing with Primary and Secondary Sources is due tomorrow.

Science--Prepare for Monday's test. A checklist and ways to study have been discussed in class.

Cooking test on Friday.

Health--Journal entry is due Friday.

8R-Science--Prepare for Monday's test. A checklist and ways to study have been discussed in class.

Friday is Picture Day.

Daily Update--October 1/13

ELA--Get the vocabulary test signed and returned tomorrow. Get the September reading calendar signed and returned tomorrow. In vocabulary  unit 2, the synonyms and antonyms page is due tomorrow.

Math--The mid-unit test on perfect squares, square roots, prime factorization, and factoring as well as problem solving is tomorrow. Students have worksheets as well as their textbook to review.

Science--Begin preparing for the mid unit test which will be next MOnday. A checklist has been given along with study hints. Remember to study by doing!

Health--Journal entry #3 is due Friday.

Cooking--Test on Friday.

Picture Day is Friday. Please remember to bring in your form with payment.