Friday 19 December 2014

Daily Update--December 19/14

The only homework the students have over the holidays is to find a good book and read. The second IRP will be due around Jan.15th.

From my family to yours, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a safe and happy holiday season, and may the new year bring much laughter, good health, and well being to everyone!!!

See you in 2015!

Thursday 18 December 2014

Daily Update--Dec.18/14

ELA-- Some tests need to be signed and returned to school asap.

Math--

SS--Get Early Settlements Test signed and returned to school.


Science--


Thank you to the students for bringing in the non-perishable food items for the  Christmas Cheer Board. As a class, we brought in 97 items. THANK-YOU!!!!

Also thank you to those students who brought in treats for our Christmas party today.

Tomorrow we will be having a locker clean-up, grade wars in the gym, an entertainment assembly, and going to watch the Cougars play hockey.

Wednesday 17 December 2014

Daily Update--December 17/14

ELA--  The good copies, accompanied by a cover jacket and back page, are due tomorrow morning.

 Unit 4 Vocabulary tests need to be signed and returned asap.

Math--

SS--Get Early Settlements Test signed and returned to school.


Science-- We will be writing a unit test tomorrow, Thursday, Dec.18th. Students were given a checklist, and we have talked about study strategies.

8R Science-We will be writing a unit test tomorrow, Thursday, Dec.18th. Students were given a checklist, and we have talked about study strategies.

Thank you to the students for bringing in the non-perishable food items for the  Christmas Cheer Board. As a class, we brought in 97 items. THANK-YOU!!!!

 Tomorrow afternoon we will be having our Christmas party. I have asked the students to check at home as to what they could bring in terms of food, movies, and board games. Thank you in advance!

Tuesday 16 December 2014

Daily Update--December 16/14

ELA-- Students should be done writing their rough drafts of their Christmas short story so we can edit and revise. The good copies, accompanied by a cover jacket and back page, will be completed by Wednesday, Dec.17th or Thursday, Dec. 18th (if anyone is still needing one more night).

Students were given their Unit 4 Vocabulary tests which need to be signed and returned asap.

Math--

SS--Get Early Settlements Test signed and returned to school.


Science-- We will be writing a unit test on Thursday, Dec.18th. Students have been given a checklist, and we have talked about study strategies.

8R Science-We will be writing a unit test on Thursday, Dec.18th. Students have been given a checklist, and we have talked about study strategies.

Thank you to the students for bringing in the non-perishable food items for the  Christmas Cheer Board. As a class, we brought in 97 items. THANK-YOU!!!!

On Thursday afternoon we will be having our Christmas party. I have asked the students to check at home as to what they could bring in terms of food, movies, and board games.

Monday 15 December 2014

Daily Update--December 15/14

ELA--A few students need to hand in their IRPs.

 Students should be done writing their rough drafts of their Christmas short story so we can edit and revise. Hopefully the good copies, accompanied by a cover jacket and back page, will be completed by Wednesday, Dec.17th.

Students were given their Unit 4 Vocabulary tests which need to be signed and returned asap.

Math--

SS--Get Early Settlements Test signed and returned to school.


Science-- We will be writing a unit test on Thursday, Dec.18th. Students have been given a checklist, and we have talked about study strategies.

8R Science-We will be writing a unit test on Thursday, Dec.18th. Students have been given a checklist, and we have talked about study strategies.

 The grade 8s have put forth a challenge to the rest of the school to try to surpass their collection of non-perishable food items and/or toys for the Christmas Cheer Board, so hopefully 8T will remember to bring in items. Tomorrow is the last day.

Friday 12 December 2014

Daily Update--December 12/14

ELA--A few students need to hand in their IRPs.

 Students are writing their rough drafts of their Christmas short story, and should almost be done writing their rough drafts. Today we started typing the second copy so we can edit during the typing period. Students should continue typing this weekend so we can edit on Monday and Tuesday. Hopefully the good copies, accompanied by a cover jacket and back page, will be completed by Wednesday, Dec.17th.

Students were given their Unit 4 Vocabulary tests which need to be signed and returned asap.

Math--

SS--Get Early Settlements Test signed and returned to school.


Science-- We will be writing a unit test on Thursday, Dec.18th. Students have been given a checklist, and we have talked about study strategies.

8R Science-We will be writing a unit test on Thursday, Dec.18th. Students have been given a checklist, and we have talked about study strategies.

 The grade 8s have put forth a challenge to the rest of the school to try to surpass their collection of non-perishable food items and/or toys for the Christmas Cheer Board, so hopefully 8T will remember to bring in items tomorrow.

Ski Trip is on Monday with regular classes for those not on the ski trip.

Enjoy the weekend!

Thursday 11 December 2014

Daily Update--December 11/14

ELA--A few students need to hand in their IRPs.

 Students are writing their rough drafts of their Christmas short story, and should be atleast three-quarters of the way through. Tomorrow we will start typing and editing, with the expectation that the good copies are accompanied by a cover jacket and back page completed by Wednesday, Dec.17th.

Students were given their Unit 4 Vocabulary tests which need to be signed and returned tomorrow.

Math-- POW #13 is due Friday. White worksheet is due tomorrow if students have not already handed it in.


Science-- We will be writing a unit test on Thursday, Dec.18th. Students have been given a checklist, and we have talked about study strategies.

The grade 8s have put forth a challenge to the rest of the school to try to surpass their collection of non-perishable food items and/or toys for the Christmas Cheer Board, so hopefully 8T will remember to bring in items tomorrow.

Wednesday 10 December 2014

Daily Update--Dec.10/14

ELA--A few students need to hand in their IRPs.

 The plot diagram for their Christmas short story should be completed. Students are writing their rough drafts, with the expectation that the stories are typed with a cover jacket and back page completed by Tuesday, Dec.16/Wednesday,, Dec.17th.

Students were given their Unit 4 Vocabulary tests which need to be signed and returned tomorrow.

Math--Blue worksheet 4.2/4.3 is due tomorrow. It is to be completed in their daily assignment scribbler, showing all steps of calculation the answer using the two different strategies. POW #13 is due Friday.


SS- There will be a test tomorrow on the information gathered from the presentations on Early Settlements and Ancient Structures. Students should be reviewing their notes.

The grade 8s have put forth a challenge to the rest of the school to try to surpass their collection of non-perishable items and/or toys for the Christmas Cheer Board, so hopefully 8T will remember to bring in items tomorrow.

Tuesday 9 December 2014

Daily Update--December 9/14

ELA--Students' IRP is due tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 10/14.

The plot diagram for their Christmas short story should be completed. They are starting their rough draft, with the expectation that the stories are typed with a cover jacket and back page completed by Tuesday, Dec.16.

Students were given their Unit 4 Vocabulary tests today which need to be signed and returned tomorrow.

Math-- No homework tonight as it is the band concert starting at 7pm. POW #13 is due Friday.


SS--Get Cro-magnon tests signed. There will be a test on Thursday on the information gathered from the presentations on Early Settlements and Ancient Structures. Students should be reviewing their notes every evening.


A package was sent home in regards to immunization.

Monday 8 December 2014

Daily Update--December 8/14

ELA--Students should be working on their IRP which is due Wednesday, Dec. 10/14.

The plot diagram for their Christmas short story was due today. They will then start their rough draft, with the expectation that the stories are typed with a cover jacket and back page completed by Tuesday, Dec.16.

Some students still have not handed in signed Unit 3 Vocabulary Test and the Adjective tests.

Math-- 4.3 textbook questions page 142 #3 a and c, #4c, #5 a and b, #6 c, and in problem format #9 for tomorrow.


SS--Get Cro-magnon tests signed. There will be a test on Thursday on the information gathered from the presentations on Early Settlements and Ancient Structures. Students should be reviewing every evening.


A package was sent home today in regards to immunization.

Friday 5 December 2014

Daily Update--December 5/14

ELA--Students should be working on their IRP which is due Wednesday, Dec. 10/14.

The plot diagram for their Christmas short story is due Monday. They will then start their rough draft, with the expectation that the stories are typed with a cover jacket and back page completed by Tuesday, Dec.16.

Get Unit 3 Vocabulary Test and the Adjective test signed and returned to school.

Math-- Percent conversion worksheet is due Monday.


SS--Get Cro-magnon tests signed. There will be a test next week Thursday on the information gathered from the presentations on Early Settlements and Ancient Structures.

Science--Compare and contrast frame due.

Enjoy the weekend!

Thursday 4 December 2014

Daily Update--Dec. 4/14

ELA--Students should be reading towards their IRP which is due next Wednesday, Dec. 10/14. They should have decided on a suitable project that fits with their book, and should be using sticky notes for referencing. Students should be starting their rough drafts.

Get Unit 3 Vocabulary Test and the Adjective test signed and returned to school.

Math-- POW #12 is due Friday. 4.3 questions on the worksheet --#1,2,3,4,and #7a in problem format, and then also #7 b and c for tomorrow.


SS--Get Cro-magnon tests signed. Continue research on the project, "Early Permanent Settlements and Structures". The project was due today. Remember that your project must be accompanied by a model and a 10 mark quiz.

Science--Compare and contrast frame due tomorrow.

Tuesday 2 December 2014

Daily Update--Dec.2/14

ELA--Students should be reading towards their IRP which is due next Wednesday, Dec. 10/14. They should have decided on a suitable project that fits with their book, and should be using sticky notes for referencing. Students should be starting their rough drafts.
Vocabulary Unit 4 test will be written on Thursday, Dec. 4/14.
Get Unit 3 Vocabulary Test and the Adjective test signed and returned to school.

Math-- POW #12 is due Friday. 4.3 questions (just 3 from the board) are due tomorrow.


SS--Get Cro-magnon tests signed. Continue research on the project, "Early Permanent Settlements and Structures". The project will be due this Thursday. Remember that your project must be accompanied by a model and a 10 mark quiz.

Science--Have the 2 diagrams and the observations completed for tomorrow. You will work on the conclusion questions tomorrow and the lab report will be due Thursday.

8R Science--The lab report on Permeable Membrane is due tomorrow.

Monday 1 December 2014

Daily Update--December 1/14

ELA--Students should be reading towards their IRP which is due next Wednesday, Dec. 10/14. They should have decided on a suitable project that fits with their book, and should be using sticky notes for referencing.
Vocabulary Unit 4 test will be written on Thursday, Dec. 4/14.
Get Unit 3 Vocabulary Test and the Adjective test signed and returned to school.

Math-- POW #12 is due Friday.

SS--Get Cro-magnon tests signed. Continue research on the project, "Early Permanent Settlements and Structures". The project will be due this Wednesday/Thursday. Remember that your project must be accompanied by a model and a 10 mark quiz.