Wednesday, 9 October 2013

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.

Tuesday, 8 October 2013

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.

Monday, 7 October 2013

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.

Friday, 4 October 2013

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!

Thursday, 3 October 2013

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.

Wednesday, 2 October 2013

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.

Tuesday, 1 October 2013

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.