Monday, December 4, 2017

HOUSEKEEPING:


1.  Don't forget Holiday Heroes! 



KUDOS TO:    1. Ella, for whipping up a text for the history presentation, and 2. Mikayla, for performing it.   3. Mobin for singing his heart out in French (well...Betty was there too).


4. To all the milk helpers - the cows appreciate your efforts. 





HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:


1.  NoRedInk: the next tasks are due Wednesday (December 6).


2. Continue submitting ideas to the "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace" on google docs





3  1st 8-box, 4 words, and Freedom/Security response due. 


4. The following kids have not handed in their Career Posters (they are late): R.A., O.A., L.B., A FW, C.G., J.J., J.M., J.Z., A.M.


MATH:



1. Nothing.  Wow.


FRENCH:


1. Please print your book talk so I can make suggestions.


2. I posted the new song on google classroom.  Click on the "French" link on the left, then open the assignment with the song.  Sing along as you listen. 



HISTORY:
1.  Think about this question in preparation for next class: the Transcontinental Railroad has been hailed as one of the most important projects undertaken by our nation.  Why is it so important?  What part did it play in shaping our country?  What's missing from that bold statement?   




ART:




SCIENCE: 


1.


MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1.

Friday, December 1

HOUSEKEEPING:


1.  Holiday Heroes initiative is underway: please send any new hats/mitts/coats or unwrapped toys to school and we will place them under the tree.  As well, if you wish to donate gift cards to teens in need you can also do that (we will give them to the office to hold for safekeeping). 


2. Students who received photo re-dos were given their proofs today and they are to be returned by (or ordered online by) December 6. 
 


3. Class photos came home today!


KUDOS TO:    1. The 7/8L homeroom for carrying out a VERY lengthy and very constructive conversation about sexual harassment in the workplace.  It was a very proud moment for me to hear your ideas come out in such a calm and respectful manner.  Second kudos goes to Jamie for teaching Jessica to play basketball.  Something about finding her voice... (And kudos to Jessica for breaking out of her comfort zone).


3. Kudos to the girls' volleyball team for defeating the boys.  Again.  And again.


4. Kudos to Eleanor for bringing holiday heroes gifties!


5. Kudos to Natalie for making such a beautiful card for Karen.
 
HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:


1.  NoRedInk: the next tasks are due next Wednesday (December 6).  It will take about an hour to do these tasks (notice "tasks" is plural), so start tonight!


2. Career posters were due today.  Ms. Liaw-Morris would like to remind you to get them in a.s.a.p.

3. Submit at least two ideas to the "7 8 English Sexual Harassment Input" file on google classroom.  Start with your name: then comment.  E.g. Mr. Le Moine: we could organize a...




4. Finalize your research for your drama photo presentation that will take place on Monday (this is the history backdrop work).  Each student will need to speak for roughly 30 seconds about who their character is in the photo.  Parents! Here's any easy way to see if your child is prepared: ask them to present their pose, break out of the pose, and then explain who they are in the context of the photo.


5. We begin our new 8-box on Monday and finish Friday.  This means 2/3 of the book is read by next Friday.


MATH:



1.  Grade 8: The first page (both sides) of the word problem sheets is homework for this weekend.


2. Grade 7: make a small sketch of something that could be used for the tessellations project.  Start with a square or a hexagon and then "blur" the lines.  What could it look like?


FRENCH:


1. Please print your book talk so I can make suggestions.


HISTORY:
1.  New unit starting next class: the railroad!  The lessons will be a little different...




ART:




SCIENCE: 


1.


MUSIC: 

1. Add your name to google class


DRAMA: 

1.

Thursday, November 30, 2017

HOUSEKEEPING:


1.  Please  sign the report card envelope and return it with your child.  I'm only missing a couple of them.



2.  Holiday Heroes initiative is underway: please send any new hats/mitts/coats or unwrapped toys to school and we will place them under the tree.  As well, if you wish to donate gift cards to teens in need you can also do that (we will give them to the office to hold for safekeeping). 


3. Students who received photo re-dos were given their proofs today and they are to be returned by (or ordered online by) December 6. 


KUDOS TO:      Jennifer, Mikayla, Aidan, Carter, and Kaitlin: these 5 students were recognized today for improvement and continued responsibility.  Well done! 
 
HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:


1.  NoRedInk: the next tasks are due next Wednesday (December 6).  It will take about an hour to do these tasks (notice "tasks" is plural), so start tonight!




MATH:



1.  Grade 8: 7.3 (on UTS).  The other two sheets I gave today are NOT homework.


2. Grade 7: make a small sketch of something that could be used for the tessellations project.  Start with a square or a hexagon and then "blur" the lines.  What could it look like?


FRENCH:


1. Please print your book talk so I can make suggestions.


HISTORY:
1.  New unit starting next class: the railroad!  The lessons will be a little different...




ART:




SCIENCE: 


1.


MUSIC: 

1. Add your name to google class


DRAMA: 

1.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

HOUSEKEEPING:


1.  Please  sign the report card envelope and return it with your child.  I'm only missing a couple of them.



2.  Holiday Heroes initiative is underway: please send any new hats/mitts/coats or unwrapped toys to school and we will place them under the tree.  As well, if you wish to donate gift cards to teens in need you can also do that (we will give them to the office to hold for safekeeping). 


3. Students who received photo re-dos were given their proofs today and they are to be returned by (or ordered online by) December 6. 


KUDOS TO:      Julia, for bringing in mitts and hats for our Holiday Heroes campaign.  Thanks very much!
 
HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:


1. Students should have in their notebooks by now: 20 vocabulary words, 5 responses about the connection between freedom and security, and 5 8-box "boxes" complete.  I will be picking up all vocab, 8-box, and "freedom vs. security" work tomorrow.  If you haven't already done so, please highlight the vocab sections in your notebook.


2. NoRedInk: the next tasks are due next Wednesday (December 6).  It will take about an hour to do these tasks (notice "tasks" is plural), so start tonight!




MATH:



1.  QUIZ! Review your notes for chapters 7.1-7.3.  (this is for both 7s and 8s)


2.


FRENCH:


1. Please print your book talk so I can make suggestions.


HISTORY:
1.  New unit starting next class: the railroad!  The lessons will be a little different...




ART:




SCIENCE: 


1.


MUSIC: 

1. Add your name to google class


DRAMA: 

1.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

HOUSEKEEPING:


1.  Please  sign the report card envelope and return it with your child.


2.  Complete the Skilled Trades Quiz on Google Classroom (the following people are late:  JZ, and KC).


3.  Holiday Heroes initiative is underway: please send any new hats/mitts/coats or unwrapped toys to school and we will place them under the tree.  As well, if you wish to donate gift cards to teens in need you can also do that (we will give them to the office to hold for safekeeping). 

KUDOS TO:     Shauna and Kaitlin: both of these girls completed their math homework - even though they were at the volleyball tournament!  Kudos also goes to Mikayla for supplying the image of the textbook to Shauna.  Finally, kudos to the following students for helping lead the jr. volleyball tryouts: Carter, Mikayla, Jamie, Aimee, and Gabby. 
 
HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:


1. Students should have in their notebooks by now: 16 vocabulary words, 4 responses about the connection between freedom and security, and 4 8-box "boxes" complete.  Wednesday will be our last day to do our reading. 


2.




MATH:



1.  NONE!


2.


FRENCH:


1. Finish off the body paragraphs.  This will be due Wednesday.


HISTORY:
1.  A test on Residential schools is Wednesday (it will be a one-paragraph response to 1 question).  Look at your notes, the timeline in the class, watch the Chanie Wenjack video, and even visit this site: http://wherearethechildren.ca/en/exhibition.  Here are some questions that came up from today's discussion: Where are the First Nations people now (in the context of Residential Schools) 2. Why is there still not enough action to rectify the problem?  3. What can Canadians do to help First Nations peoples deal with the aftermath of the residential school system?  4. What impact did the residential schools have on the First Nations community? 5. What was the purpose of the residential schools?




ART:




SCIENCE: 


1. Test tomorrow for grade 7 and 8.


MUSIC: 

1. Add your name to google class


DRAMA: 

1.

Monday, November 27, 2017

HOUSEKEEPING:


1.  Please  sign the report card envelope and return it with your child.


2.  Complete the Skilled Trades Quiz on Google Classroom (the following people are late: LB, CG, EP, CC, JZ, JP, and KC).


3.  Holiday Heroes initiative is underway: please send any new hats/mitts/coats or unwrapped toys to school and we will place them under the tree.  As well, if you wish to donate gift cards to teens in need you can also do that (we will give them to the office to hold for safekeeping). 

KUDOS TO:     Aidan, Julia, Alexandra, Luke, and Ethan for setting up the Christmas Tree in the front foyer.  As well, these kids decorated boxes for the Holiday Heroes Initiative.
 
HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:


1. Students should have in their notebooks by now: 12 vocabulary words, 3 responses about the connection between freedom and security, and 3 8-box "boxes" complete.  Wednesday will be our last day to do our reading. 


2.




MATH:



1.  Grade 8: page 287 #2-13


2. Grade 7: 7.3 page 264 #1, 2, 3, 5, 7


FRENCH:


1. Finish off the body paragraphs.  This will be due Wednesday.


HISTORY:
1.  A test on Residential schools is Wednesday (it will be a one-paragraph response to 1 question).  Look at your notes, the timeline in the class, watch the Chanie Wenjack video, and even visit this site: http://wherearethechildren.ca/en/exhibition.  Here are some questions that came up from today's discussion: Where are the First Nations people now (in the context of Residential Schools) 2. Why is there still not enough action to rectify the problem?  3. What can Canadians do to help First Nations peoples deal with the aftermath of the residential school system?  4. What impact did the residential schools have on the First Nations community? 5. What was the purpose of the residential schools?




ART:




SCIENCE: 


1. Presentations start on Tuesday
2. Bring quizzes signed back to Mrs. Smith
3. Add your name to Google Class


MUSIC: 

1. Add your name to google class


DRAMA: 

1.

Friday, November 23, 2017

1.  The Skilled Presentation Quiz is up and running on Google Classroom.  You have until Sunday night to respond.  Read each question carefully and then respond..


2. The presentations thus far have been terrific: one student even brought graphs to represent her growth in literacy!


3. If you have some spare wrapping paper at home it would be most appreciated if you brought it in on Monday.  We will be setting up the tree for the "Holiday Heroes" display, and our class will be wrapping up large boxes to house the donations.


4. Wednesday will be the end of our first week with the 8-box novel reading.  This means you should have the first 1/3 of the book done.  Be sure to keep up with the in-class reading, and if you need additional time at home, do it this weekend.


5. We will be presenting the drama/history photos this Thursday.  Check with your group mates to ensure you are ready to rock.


6. No Red Ink: new set of subtasks due Wednesday.  The first is using FANBOYS (coordinating conjunctions) and the second is detecting common errors with homophones.


7.  Still waiting for some grade 7 Math work: the equilateral triangle story.  OA, JP, and KW (was absent) 

Thursday, November 23, 2017

HOUSEKEEPING:


1.  Please  sign the report card envelope and return it with your child.


2.  Complete the Skilled Trades Quiz on Google Classroom



KUDOS TO:     Natalie for raising almost $1000 for our QSP.  Carson and Betty for being the first two kids to hand in their report cards.  And finally, Mobin, for creating a science study sheet for his peers.  Awesome.
 
HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:


1. Students should have in their notebooks by now: 8 vocabulary words, 2 responses about the connection between freedom and security, and 2 8-box "boxes" complete.


2.




MATH:



1.  Grade 8: you must watch the Flipped Learning video: "8 Math Geometry 7 3 F C Z Laws" (this is on the UTS) for Monday's class.  Very important to watch this over the weekend.


2. Grade 7: 7.2 on the UTS.  Before you try the homework, watch the flipped learning video: "7 Math Geometry 7 2 Congruent Shapes" on Math of the Titans


3. The rubric for their Math notebook (for the measurement unit) came home this week.  Check it over with your child: there is a very strong correlation between homework completion and success in Math.



FRENCH:


1. Finish off the body paragraphs.  This will be due Monday.


HISTORY:
1.  A test on Residential schools is next Wednesday (it will be a one-paragraph response to 1 question).  Look at your notes, the timeline in the class, watch the Chanie Wenjack video, and even visit this site: http://wherearethechildren.ca/en/exhibition


2. On Monday we will be doing the paraphrasing activity



ART:




SCIENCE: 


1. Presentations start on Tuesday
2. Bring quizzes signed back to Mrs. Smith
3. Add your name to Google Class


MUSIC: 

1. Add your name to google class


DRAMA: 

1.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

HOUSEKEEPING:


1.  Tomorrow is community walk day.  We will be outside for roughly an hour, so dress for the weather (hat, gloves, jacket, scarf...).  Layering is a good idea.


2. Looking forward to seeing all of you at the student-led conferences starting tomorrow!



KUDOS TO:     
 
HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:


1. Students should have in their notebooks by now: 8 vocabulary words, 2 responses about the connection between freedom and security, and 2 8-box "boxes" complete.


2.




MATH:



1.  Grade 8: UTS 7.2


2.  Grade 7: UTS 7.2


FRENCH:


1. Finish off the body paragraphs.  This will be due Monday.  If you are having trouble with this, I will be in my class during morning recess tomorrow.


HISTORY:
1.  A test on Residential schools is coming (it will be a one-paragraph response to 1 question).  Look at your notes, the timeline in the class, watch the Chanie Wenjack video, and even visit this site: http://wherearethechildren.ca/en/exhibition



ART:




SCIENCE: 


1. Presentations start on Tuesday
2. Bring quizzes signed back to Mrs. Smith
3. Add your name to Google Class


MUSIC: 

1. Add your name to google class


DRAMA: 

1.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

HOUSEKEEPING:


1. 



KUDOS TO:  Kaitlin for leading our phys-ed class in basketball.  Thanks to Jamie, Scott, Aidan, and Kaitlin for refereeing.   
 
HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:


1. No Red Ink: first assessment (diagnostic) online.  Due Wednesday


2. Book talk rubrics are coming home today.  Please look these over with your child. 




MATH:



1.  The new UTS for Geometry came home yesterday.  Some students did not get this signed.  Please ensure this is done tonight.


2. Students received a grade for their math notebooks for the measurement unit.  A number of students handed them in late and with pieces missing.  Please take a look at your child's rubric tonight.


3. Grade 8: UTS 7.1 page 274 #1-5




4. Grade 7: story about the equilateral triangle:


Make up a story about a beautiful equliateral triangle. Be sure to include as many geometric terms as you can! Include puns, similes, metaphors, hyperboles...
158 - 320 words (you may type it). I am collecting the story and YOUR BRAINSTORMING


FRENCH:


1. No need to finish the "body" section of the book talk.  You will have time tomorrow to work on this.


HISTORY:
1.  A test on Residential schools is coming (it will be a one-paragraph response to 1 question).  Look at your notes, the timeline in the class, watch the Chanie Wenjack video, and even visit this site: http://wherearethechildren.ca/en/exhibition



ART:




SCIENCE: 


1. Presentations start on Tuesday
2. Bring quizzes signed back to Mrs. Smith
3. Add your name to Google Class


MUSIC: 

1. Add your name to google class


DRAMA: 

1.

Monday, November 20, 2017

HOUSEKEEPING:


1. 



KUDOS TO:  Kaitlin for leading our phys-ed class in basketball.  Thanks to Jamie, Scott, Aidan, and Kaitlin for refereeing.   
 
HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:


1. No Red Ink: first assessment (diagnostic) online.  Due Wednesday


2. Book talk rubrics are coming home today.  Please look these over with your child. 




MATH:



1.  The new UTS for Geometry came home today.  From now on, I would like parents to look over and sign the unit plan before and after completion.  Please have this signed for tomorrow.




2. Our Measurement unit test is coming home today as well.  Please look over your child's work (there are two pages to the test).  No need to sign; just look it over and encourage your child to come for extra help if their score is below a level 3.


FRENCH:


1.


HISTORY:
1.  Students will need to add to the "The Stranger" song lyric sheet what they think: "...the secret path..." means.  This must be done in writing (2 sentences is fine).



ART:




SCIENCE: 


1. Presentations start on Tuesday
2. Bring quizzes signed back to Mrs. Smith
3. Add your name to Google Class


MUSIC: 

1. Add your name to google class


DRAMA: 

1.

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Just a couple of notes for the weekend that I forgot yesterday:


1. Thank you to all the parents/guardians who sent in non-perishable food items for our Fun/fundraiser.  I left school late, and knowing I wouldn't get to the food bank in time, the provisions are still at school.  If your child forgot to bring something and would still like to make a donation, it can come on Monday.


2. NoRedInk: Kudos to the following students who have already mastered the first set of subtasks: Aimee and Owen. Well done!  The rest of you - get on it!

Friday, November 17 2017

HOUSEKEEPING:


1. Can't wait to see everyone next week for student-led conferences. Starting Monday, your child will be preparing for their interview. 



KUDOS TO: Today's winners for today's art challenge: Jessica (1), Kaitlin (2), Danny (3), Ianna and Karen (4th), and Raymond (5), Jamie (6), Derese (7), Denys (8) and Kian (9).  Thanks to the Le Moine artists being so successful (and then also adding massive points through Win, Lose, or Draw), we successfully defended the trophy.  As Mobin said, "The trophy will collect dust because it's going to be in our class all year".  Finally, thanks to: Karen, Alex, Betty, Aidan, Chelsea, Robbie, Luke and Ethan for helping clean up the mess after the art contest. 
 
HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:


1. No Red Ink: first assessment (diagnostic) online.  Due next Wednesday




MATH:



We start our geometry unit next week.  Watch the following videos on Math of the titans. Grade 8: watch the video: "8 Math 7 Angle properties test review"
Grade 7: watch the video: "7 Math Geometry 7.1 Classifying Figures"

FRENCH:


1. Submit your opening paragraph for your book talk by Sunday at midnight.


HISTORY:
1.  Students will need to add to the "The Stranger" song lyric sheet what they think: "...the secret path..." means.  This must be done in writing (2 sentences is fine).



ART:




SCIENCE: 


1. Presentations start on Tuesday
2. Bring quizzes signed back to Mrs. Smith
3. Add your name to Google Class


MUSIC: 

1. Add your name to google class


DRAMA: 

1.