Mission Statement
Mission Statement: My classroom is a place where students should feel welcome: everyone should feel free to learn and participate without worrying about put-downs or soul-crushing gossip.
HOUSEKEEPING:
1. Grad tees/hoodies are now available. Use the image above as a reference for ordering. Don't forget that you have to first create an account before ordering.
2. Grade 7 Trip!!!! The permission form came home! Please return it by May 24.
KUDOS TO: Top 100m Runners in Class:
boys grade 7: Mobin
girls grade 7: Ella
boys grade 8: Carson
girls grade 8: Natalie
Kudos to: Luke, for throwing the Frisbee farthest. Kudos also to Chelsea for winning the One Minute Talk challenge: she is the proud (?) owner of Batman #8.
ENGLISH
1. We start our Shakespeare unit on Monday
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MATH:
1. Data Management begins on Monday
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FRENCH:
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GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
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Health Grade 8:
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Music:
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ART:
I read the blog: On Monday, tell me how many hours of screen time you spent over the weekend (beginning on Friday afternoon through to Sunday night).
SCIENCE:
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HOUSEKEEPING:
1. Thanks to the parents who came out last night to take a peek at their children's passion projects, the escape room, and the dance/band performance. The setup in the class was beautiful, and I was impressed by how quickly you guys were able to set up yesterday.
2. Grad tees/hoodies are now available. Use the image above as a reference for ordering. Don't forget that you have to first create an account before ordering.
3. Grade 7 Trip!!!! The permission form came home! Please return it by May 24.
4. Bring warmish clothing tomorrow. We may be going for a walk.
KUDOS TO: Jamie, Aidan, Robbie, Aimee, and Natalie for your tireless efforts during last night's escape room. I truly could not have done it without you 5 setting it up each time, briefing the next group, assisting where necessary, and keeping the energy pumped up. As well, thanks to the rest of the escape room group for making such highly-engaging activities. Every group enjoyed themselves immensely.
ENGLISH
1. One-Minute talks (round 1) wrap up tomorrow. Batman is cheering for you.
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MATH:
1. Grade 7 and 8: some students did not complete the necessary changes to their UTS, WTDWYD for the current unit of study in math. It was due yesterday. Wah, wah, wah (imagine a trumpet playing that sound).
2. Part 2 of the test will take place tomorrow. Today, students are engaging in a practice test which will be fairly challenging.
FRENCH:
1. I am loving the stories you guys are coming up with.
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GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
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Health Grade 8:
1. If you didn't submit your breakdown of the 10 foods you eat (we did this on google class yesterday), then it's late.
2. The nutritious delicious tracking sheets will be picked up tomorrow. Have them ready. Please don't give me the: "I never got the sheet" look.
Music:
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ART:
I read the blog: On Friday, tell me your favourite word. Seriously, just one word. I think mine is "bonkers"
SCIENCE:
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HOUSEKEEPING:
1. May 9: hearts and minds night! Save the date! Come see your child's passion project, art work, and participate in the escape room!
2. Grad tees/hoodies are now available. Use the image above as a reference for ordering. Don't forget that you have to first create an account before ordering.
3. Grade 7 Trip!!!! The permission form came home today. Please return it by May 24.
KUDOS TO: The dragon decorating crew and the banner decorating crew. Both were messy, but effective. Thank you !
ENGLISH
1. One-Minute talks continue tomorrow. So far, so goooood.
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MATH:
1. Grade 7 and 8: most students need to make changes to their UTS, WTDWYD, or the tracking sheet. This is due tomorrow.
2. Part 2 of the test was delayed until Thursday due to a llama stampede.
FRENCH:
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GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
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Health Grade 8:1. Bring your list of 20 words for next class.
Music:1. Essay on Jazz due April 27, 2018 at midnight. This is the final draft.
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ART:
I read the blog: On Wednesday, tell me the grossest food you've ever eaten.
SCIENCE:
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HOUSEKEEPING:
1. May 9: hearts and minds night! Save the date!
2. Grad tees/hoodies are now available. Use the image above as a reference for ordering. Don't forget that you have to first create an account before ordering.
KUDOS TO:
ENGLISH
1. Final task for lit. circles is tomorrow. We spent some time today anticipating the ONE question.
2. One-Minute talks continue tomorrow. So far, so goooood.
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MATH:
1. Grade 7 and 8: most students need to make changes to their UTS, WTDWYD, or the tracking sheet. This is due Wednesday, May 9.
2. Part 2 of the test is tomorrow.
FRENCH:
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GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
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Health Grade 8:1. Bring your list of 20 words for next class.
Music:1. Essay on Jazz due April 27, 2018 at midnight. This is the final draft.
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ART:
I read the blog: On Monday, tell me which is heavier: a pound of super-fluffy feathers, or a pound of steel.
SCIENCE:
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HOUSEKEEPING:
1. May 9: hearts and minds night! Save the date!
KUDOS TO: Shauna for being the only student to score perfect on the reading bonus. As well, kudos to Allen for helping out during the tennis lesson.
ENGLISH
1. Lit circle #5 will take place on Monday. It's game show time. Review the novel this weekend.
2. One-Minute talks continue Monday. So far, so goooood.
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MATH:
1. Grade 7 and 8: test (page 1) on Monday. Students need to complete the practice test from the textbook. As well, make sure all work is done (and neat) as I will be collecting notebooks, UTS, and WTDWYD on Monday.
FRENCH:
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GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
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Health Grade 8:1. Bring your list of 20 words for next class.
Music:1. Essay on Jazz due April 27, 2018 at midnight. This is the final draft.
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ART:
I read the blog: On Monday, tell me which is heavier: a pound of super-fluffy feathers, or a pound of steel.
SCIENCE:
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HOUSEKEEPING:
1. Get the HQ app. Let's make some money.
KUDOS TO: The grade 8s who were able to go three days without using a cell phone. Not that hard, was it?
ENGLISH
1. Lit circle #4 is up on the classroom. It's due tonight by midnight.
2. One-Minute talks continue tomorrow
3. Passion project work tomorrow (40-60 minutes)
MATH:
1. Grade 7: One page of the WTDWYD (the second one will be done tomorrow). The unit test will take place on Monday.
2. Grade 8: Unit review, page 262 #1-5
FRENCH:
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GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
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Health Grade 8:1. Bring your list of 20 words for next class.
Music:1. Essay on Jazz due April 27, 2018 at midnight. This is the final draft.
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ART:
I read the blog: On Monday, tell me what you're most excited about for the upcoming week (grade 8s - what aspect of the trip, and the 7s - the grade 8s being gone!)
SCIENCE:
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