Tuesday, February 13, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING:



Elective forms AND google surveys are due this Thursday by 8:00 p.m.  The new link is found here: https://goo.gl/forms/gM7dk9kQXEmoHmNH2

2.  COURSE SELECTION:  It's now open for our kids.  This will end on Feb. 23rd.  


3. Drumming permission form and payment ($5.00) is due this week please


4. Donations to the beach dance-a-thon need to be in by Feb. 21st. 


5. 4-8 Line poem about what makes your "Val Pal" special.  Put it on a card (or make one) but do not put your name on it (we will try to guess tomorrow). 


  
KUDOS TO:  

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. NoRedInk: new task is due Friday, February 16 at 3:00 p.m.

2. Reading bonus #2 is up and running.  You have until Feb. 14 at 8:30 to submit your answers.  A perfect score...

3. Shauna passion project feedback (it's on google class).  Due Thursday.


4. Viola Desmond poems are due tonight by midnight.

MATH:

1.  Students received their Hagrid drawing rubrics and the opportunity to make improvements (and an upgrade to their mark).  All rubrics are coming home today (unless students have handed them back for revisions) and need to be signed and brought back by Thursday. 



2. Math bonus #2 is up and running.  You have until February 14th at 8:30 p.m. to respond.


3.

FRENCH:

1.  We have a French reading test on Friday.  We have been reading simple texts and re-arranging the words (un-jumbling them). 

2.

HISTORY:
1.   PREZI presentations continue.  Students are encouraged to review their notes from the presentations.

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1. Start thinking about a movie idea...


HEALTH: 

Monday, February 12, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING:





ELECTIVES have been rescheduled! 


FORMS ARE DUE THIS THURSDAY.  GoOGLE SURVEY IS DUE THIS THURSDAY
  The new link is found here: https://goo.gl/forms/gM7dk9kQXEmoHmNH2

2.  COURSE SELECTION:  It's now open for our kids.  This will end on Feb. 23rd.  


3. Drumming permission form and payment ($5.00) is due this week please


4. Donations to the beach dance-a-thon need to be in by Feb. 21st. 


  
KUDOS TO:  Shauna for developing splints that allow senior pets the freedom to move!  Well done!

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. NoRedInk: new task is due Friday, February 16 at 3:00 p.m.

2. Reading bonus #2 is up and running.  You have until Feb. 14 at 8:30 to submit your answers.  A perfect score...

3. Shauna passion project feedback (it's on google class).  Due Thursday.

MATH:

1. 



2. Math bonus #2 is up and running.  You have until February 14th at 8:30 p.m. to respond. 

FRENCH:

1.  Jumbled words is homework tonight!

2.

HISTORY:
1.   PREZI presentations continue.  Students are encouraged to review their notes from the presentations.

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1. Start thinking about a movie idea...


HEALTH: 

Friday, February 9, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING:





ELECTIVES have been rescheduled!  Wednesday, February 21st is the new day for us to hit Snow Valley again.  If you weren't able to make it the first time, hopefully you can join us in round 2.  Unfortunately, all the paperwork must be filled out again AND the online survey.  The new link is found here: https://goo.gl/forms/gM7dk9kQXEmoHmNH2 As was the case before, your child will have to log in to their Gapps account first before connecting with this link.  I have also posted it on the google classroom if this is easier for you.  The school cash online won't be up and running until tomorrow, so don't fill this out tonight.

2.  COURSE SELECTION:  On Feb. 12 the course selection process opens for our kids.  This will end on Feb. 23rd. 

  
KUDOS TO:  7/8 for destroying (once again) 7/8 Woodhead in multiple dogsled races.  Thank you Mikayla for taking photos (and being our very own personal benchwarmer)

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. ESSAYS: I have given feedback to all students who completed their essay framework.  I have also given each student a copy of the rubric.  If your child has lost it, I have posted an electronic copy on google class.  Probably the best way to prepare for the essay is to have a look at the rubric and the framework with your child, and have them do a "verbal" essay.  The in-class has been moved to next Monday morning.  Make sure your child gets plenty of rest over the weekend.

2. Reading bonus #2 is up and running.  You have until Feb. 14 at 8:30 to submit your answers.  A perfect score...

3.

MATH:

1. 



2. Math bonus #2 is up and running.  You have until February 14th at 8:30 p.m. to respond. 

FRENCH:

1. 

2.

HISTORY:
1.   PREZI presentations continue.  Students are encouraged to review their notes from the presentations.

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1.


HEALTH: 

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

FRIDAY!  We will be doing an inter-class challenge called "Dog Sled Race".  Owen has offered up the two sled for the event, but I'm looking for two 50' ropes (even better would be two water ski ropes).  If you have either of these, please let me know!   Students: bring boots, hats, mitts, coats...we will be outside.  You have been warned! 



HOUSEKEEPING:





ELECTIVES have been rescheduled!  Wednesday, February 21st is the new day for us to hit Snow Valley again.  If you weren't able to make it the first time, hopefully you can join us in round 2.  Unfortunately, all the paperwork must be filled out again AND the online survey.  The new link is found here: https://goo.gl/forms/gM7dk9kQXEmoHmNH2 As was the case before, your child will have to log in to their Gapps account first before connecting with this link.  I have also posted it on the google classroom if this is easier for you.  The school cash online won't be up and running until tomorrow, so don't fill this out tonight.

2.  COURSE SELECTION:  On Feb. 12 the course selection process opens for our kids.  This will end on Feb. 23rd. 

  
KUDOS TO:   Here are this week's bonus recipients: ENGLISH: Luke, Mikayla, Shauna, and Chelsea.  MATH: only one student...MOBIN!  Well done!  The final answer was a ratio of 16:9.

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. ESSAYS: I have given feedback to all students who completed their essay framework.  I have also given each student a copy of the rubric.  If your child has lost it, I have posted an electronic copy on google class.  Probably the best way to prepare for the essay is to have a look at the rubric and the framework with your child, and have them do a "verbal" essay.  The in-class has been moved to next Monday morning.  Make sure your child gets plenty of rest over the weekend.

2. Reading bonus #2 is up and running.  You have until Feb. 14 at 8:30 to submit your answers.  A perfect score...

3.

MATH:

1.  "Hagrid" is due Friday. 



2. Math bonus #2 is up and running.  You have until February 14th at 8:30 p.m. to respond. 

FRENCH:

1. 

2.

HISTORY:
1.   PREZI presentations continue.  Students are encouraged to review their notes from the presentations.

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1.


HEALTH: 

Thursday, February 1, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING:



1.  Electives!  Yes, once again we are offering Winter Electives this year.  All the paperwork is coming home and is to be completed by January 31st.  To access the google survey, your child must use their gapps yrdsb account and copy the following link:  https://goo.gl/forms/lNqiyMYuAz32SuUc2 (or click here - ELECTIVES).  5 kids from our class have already filled out the survey!  Nice!
2.  COURSE SELECTION:  Parents and Guardians: don't forget to sit down with your child and do a "'practice" course selection through Career Cruising.  Do not put this off!

  
KUDOS TO:    Allen, for being the only grade 8 who answered the "Supa-Dupa" question on the math test. 

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. Essay Framework for the in-class essay is due on Sunday night at 11:59 p.m.  This is the framework for the "Freedom vs. Security".  Today in class we went over transition topic sentences.  The in-class essay will take place next Thursday.

2.  I have posted a short reading passage and attached quiz on google class.  This is optional (it's a reading bonus), and it will be up for two weeks at a time.  I will try to put a new one up each week.

3. New NoRedInk is up: due next Wednesday.  It's a look at topic sentences, claims, evidence, and transition words (perfect for essay writing!)
MATH:

1.  "Hagrid" is due next Friday.  It would be a very good idea to do some of this over the weekend.  1 1/2 period will be given next

2.  The factors, GCF, LCM, scientific notation test was handed back today. It was a two-page test.  Please take a look at it with your child this weekend.  If they are interested in redoing any sections, it must be signed.

3. As in English, I will be posting a weekly math problem for bonus.  You can find this week's on Google Class.

FRENCH:

1. 

2.

HISTORY:
1.   PREZI presentations continue next week.  Students are encouraged to review their notes from the presentations.

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1.


HEALTH: 


1.  Mind Tracker over the next week.  On Thursday you will show me your mind tracker from a distance of 5'. 

Wednesday, January 31

HOUSEKEEPING:



1.  Electives!  Yes, once again we are offering Winter Electives this year.  All the paperwork is coming home and is to be completed by January 31st.  To access the google survey, your child must use their gapps yrdsb account and copy the following link:  https://goo.gl/forms/lNqiyMYuAz32SuUc2 (or click here - ELECTIVES).  5 kids from our class have already filled out the survey!  Nice!
2.  COURSE SELECTION:  Parents and Guardians: don't forget to sit down with your child and do a "'practice" course selection through Career Cruising.  Do not put this off!

  
KUDOS TO:    Robbie, Ella, Scott, and Mikayla for being recognized at our student success assembly.

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. Essay Framework for the in-class essay is due on Monday.  This is the framework for the "Freedom vs. Security".

2.  I have posted a short reading passage and attached quiz on google class.  This is optional (it's a reading bonus), and it will be up for two weeks at a time.  I will try to put a new one up each week.

3. New NoRedInk is up: due next Wednesday.  It's a look at topic sentences, claims, evidence, and transition words (perfect for essay writing!)
MATH:

1.  The Rate worksheet is due tomorrow.
2.


3.

FRENCH:

1. Dictee quiz #2 came home today.  Please take a moment to look it over with your child. 

2.

HISTORY:
1.   PREZI presentations continue next week.  Students are encouraged to review their notes from the presentations.

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1.


HEALTH: 


1.  Mind Tracker over the next week.  On Thursday you will show me your mind tracker from a distance of 5'. 

Monday, January 27

HOUSEKEEPING:


There are a lot of important dates coming up, parents, so I have highlighted them in yellow to ensure nothing gets forgotten.

1.  Electives!  Yes, once again we are offering Winter Electives this year.  All the paperwork is coming home and is to be completed by January 31st.  To access the google survey, your child must use their gapps yrdsb account and copy the following link:  https://goo.gl/forms/lNqiyMYuAz32SuUc2 (or click here - ELECTIVES).  5 kids from our class have already filled out the survey!  Nice!


2.  COURSE SELECTION:  Parents and Guardians: don't forget to sit down with your child and do a "'practice" course selection through Career Cruising.  Do not put this off!

3. HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION: The green registration form that came home in the red folder is due TOMRROW!.


4. Grade 8 Grad photos TOMORROW at 9:00.  Start getting your beauty rest.  An envelope came home today for the 2018 class composite (if you are interested in purchasing one).

  
KUDOS TO:    The girls' basketball team: you demonstrated the plays with great precision and were able to make adjustments on the fly.

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. NoRedInk (Articles, appositives, a vs. an) is due Wednesday, January 31st at 9:00 a.m.  No late submissions are allowed, so make sure you start working on it a.s.a.p.  .
2. Look up the bio of this famous Canadian: Viola Davis Desmond (our own "Rosa Parks").  We will be putting something together about this brave woman.

3. Tomorrow we will do our best to finish the shared essay.  Time to revise. 

MATH:

1.  You have been given your own copy of the Hagrid document on classroom.  Tonight, I would like you to calculate the median and the mode of the class' data.  You will need to type =median(range) or =mode(range) in the box.
2.


3.

FRENCH:

1.

2.

HISTORY:
1.   PREZI presentations continue next week.  Students are encouraged to review their notes from the presentations.

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1. Viscosity experiment due Monday (grade 8)



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1.


HEALTH: 


1.  Mind Tracker over the next week.  On Thursday you will show me your mind tracker from a distance of 5'. 

Friday, January 26, 2017

HOUSEKEEPING:


There are a lot of important dates coming up, parents, so I have highlighted them in yellow to ensure nothing gets forgotten.

1.  Electives!  Yes, once again we are offering Winter Electives this year.  All the paperwork is coming home and is to be completed by January 31st.  To access the google survey, your child must use their gapps yrdsb account and copy the following link:  https://goo.gl/forms/lNqiyMYuAz32SuUc2 (or click here - ELECTIVES).  5 kids from our class have already filled out the survey!  Nice!

2.  COURSE SELECTION:  Parents and Guardians: don't forget to sit down with your child and do a "'practice" course selection through Career Cruising.  Do not put this off!

3. HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION: The green registration form that came home in the red folder is due Tuesday, January 30. Still missing: Allen, Jina, Aimee, and Denys.


4. Grade 8 Grad photos January 30th at 9:00.  Start getting your beauty rest.  An envelope came home today for the 2018 class composite (if you are interested in purchasing one).
5. Watch on Netflix: Treasures from the wreck of the unbelievable.  Mind-blowing.

  
KUDOS TO:   

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. NoRedInk (Articles, appositives, a vs. an) is due next Wednesday, January 31st at 9:00 a.m.  No late submissions are allowed, so make sure you start working on it a.s.a.p.  .
2. Look up the bio of this famous Canadian: Viola Davis Desmond (our own "Rosa Parks").  We will be putting something together about this brave woman.

MATH:

1.  Do a quick review of mean, median, and mode (you can look them up, read the glossary of your textbook, watch a video...)
2.

3.
FRENCH:

1.

2.

HISTORY:
1.   PREZI presentations continue next week.  Students are encouraged to review their notes from the presentations.

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1. Viscosity experiment due Monday (grade 8)



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1.


HEALTH: 


1.  Mind Tracker over the next week.  On Thursday you will show me your mind tracker from a distance of 5'. 

Thursday, January 25, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING:


There are a lot of important dates coming up, parents, so I have highlighted them in yellow to ensure nothing gets forgotten.

1.  Electives!  Yes, once again we are offering Winter Electives this year.  All the paperwork is coming home and is to be completed by January 31st.  To access the google survey, your child must use their gapps yrdsb account and copy the following link:  https://goo.gl/forms/lNqiyMYuAz32SuUc2 (or click here - ELECTIVES).  5 kids from our class have already filled out the survey!  Nice!


2.  Grade 8 parents: the second installment for the gr. 8 trip to Muskoka Woods is due by January 26, 2018.  The amount of the second installment is $125.00 (payable by cheque or on school cash online).  If you paid $250 for the first amount you do not need to pay the $125 now. 


3.  COURSE SELECTION:  Parents and Guardians: don't forget to sit down with your child and do a "'practice" course selection through Career Cruising.  Do not put this off!

4. HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION: The green registration form that came home in the red folder is due Tuesday, January 30. Still missing: Allen, Jina, Aimee, and Denys.



5. Grade 8 Grad photos January 30th at 9:00.  Start getting your beauty rest.  An envelope came home today for the 2018 class composite (if you are interested in purchasing one).


6. Crazy Hair Day this Friday, January 26!




7. Watch on Netflix: Treasures from the wreck of the unbelievable.  Mind-blowing.


  
KUDOS TO:   Shauna and Ella for making sure Mikayla received her practice test by running throughout the school looking for Ainsley. 

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. NoRedInk (Articles, appositives, a vs. an) is due next Wednesday, January 31st at 9:00 a.m.  No late submissions are allowed, so make sure you start working on it a.s.a.p. 


2. Round one of the essay writing today was exactly what I was hoping for: students added thoughtful ideas to the framework we had already established.  We will finish this next week.




3. Look up the bio of this famous Canadian: Viola Davis Desmond (our own "Rosa Parks").  We will be putting something together about this brave woman.




MATH:

1.  Factors, Multiples, Exponents, square numbers, square roots, and scientific notation test tomorrow.  Today we did a practice test and I took up any questions students had. 
2.


3.

FRENCH:

1.

2.

HISTORY:
1.   PREZI presentations continue next week.  Students are encouraged to review their notes from the presentations.

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1. Viscosity experiment due Monday (grade 8)



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1.


HEALTH: 


1.  Mind Tracker over the next week.  On Thursday you will show me your mind tracker from a distance of 5'.