Tuesday, March 20, 2018

  
Raaawwwwrrrr!!  Read for 15 minutes every night!






HOUSEKEEPING:


1. 


2. Grade 8 Graduation: I will be meeting with any grade 8 parents interested in helping with the planning process.  We will meet in room 129 on Thursday, April 5, at 6:00 p.m.  Looking forward to your input and creative abilities.   A form came home today explaining this.

  
KUDOS TO:  Natalie, Kaitlin, Aimee, Scott, and Carter for winning the scientist in the school challenge

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. Essay Corrections: the essays came and kids are being given the opportunity to make changes to their work.  This will be  due this Friday.  I am always available for workroom...

2.  Pitches!  The google assignment is up and running. These will be presented tomorrow. Go over "FADET" with someone at home.




3. NoRedInk: Assignment #5341 on contractions is up and running.  This is due next Monday by 3:00 p.m.

4. Reading at home: most kids are not reading enough and I have spoken with them of adding this to the daily routine at home.  Carve 15 minutes out of your daily Fortniting.


MATH:
1.  One page task about interest.  Due tomorrow.


FRENCH:

1. 

2.

GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
1.  Next Class: quiz on "What's where? Why there? Why Care?"

2. History test on Monday for the grade 7s

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.  Grade 8 Hydraulics page is optional



MUSIC: 

1. Grade 7/8 slides jazz musician is due next week


HEALTH: 
1. Due next week: "8 Health Friendship Quotes" on Google Classroom (the grade 8 classroom).

Monday, March 19, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING:


1. Newspapers: please bring any from home for scientists in the school tomorrow


2. Grade 8 Graduation: I will be meeting with any grade 8 parents interested in helping with the planning process.  We will meet in room 129 on Thursday, April 5, at 6:00 p.m.  Looking forward to your input and creative abilities.   A form came home today explaining this.

  
KUDOS TO:  Everyone for making through the first day back without falling asleep.  It was tough.

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. Essay Corrections: the essays came home today and kids are being given the opportunity to make changes to their work.  This will be  due this Friday.  I have been available for workroom...

2.  Pitches!  The google assignment is up and running. These will be due Wednesday.

3. Reading at home: most kids are not reading enough and I have spoken with them of adding this to the daily routine at home.


MATH:1. Financial Literacy: questions to answer on google classroom (it's called "Financial Literacy 2 Goals and Savings").  This is due tonight at Midnight.

FRENCH:

1. 

2.

GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
1.  Next Class: we will be starting our population distribution unit

2. History test on Monday for the grade 7s

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.  Grade 8 Hydraulics page is optional



MUSIC: 

1. Grade 7/8 slides jazz musician is due next week


HEALTH: 
1. Due next week: "8 Health Friendship Quotes" on Google Classroom (the grade 8 classroom).

Friday, March 9, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING:


1. Yearbook orders (yellow sheet) came home last week.  If you're interested in ordering a yearbook and you pay online, make sure you enter the receipt number on the yellow page.


2. Grade 8 Graduation: After the break, I will be meeting with any grade 8 parents interested in helping with the planning process.  We will meet in room 129 on Thursday, April 5, at 6:00 p.m.  Looking forward to your input and creative abilities.

  
KUDOS TO:  The girls basketball team: there are 177 elementary schools in York Region, and you are ranked 4th amongst them.  That is something to be proud of.  Kudos to 7/8L for winning another inter-class challenge!  The top 5 winners were all from our class: Jessica (1), Luke (2), Aimee (3), Kaitlin (4), Betty (5).

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. Essay Corrections: the essays came home today and kids are being given the opportunity to make changes to their work.  This will be  due the Friday after the break, but if your child has time over the break...

2.  Pitches!  The google assignment is up and running.  It will be due the week after March Break (likely the Wednesday). 

3.


MATH:1. Financial Literacy: students need to be tracking every cent they spend for the duration of the financial literacy unit.  If you see them spend some cash, make sure it is written down.

FRENCH:

1. 

2.

GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
1.  Next Class: we will be starting our population distribution unit

2. History test on Monday for the grade 7s

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.  Grade 8 Hydraulics page is optional



MUSIC: 

1. Grade 7/8 slides jazz musician is due after the break


HEALTH: 
1. Next class (8s), we will be continuing our discussion about Asch's experiment on conformity. 

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

 

HOUSEKEEPING:


1. Camp Muskoka: School cash online closes tonight!  Make sure you get that final payment done. 

2. Yearbook orders (yellow sheet) came home last week.  If you're interested in ordering a yearbook and you pay online, make sure you enter the receipt number on the yellow page.


3. Grade 8 Graduation: After the break, I will be meeting with any grade 8 parents interested in helping with the planning process.  We will meet in room 129 on Thursday, April 5, at 6:00 p.m.  Looking forward to your input and creative abilities.

  
KUDOS TO:  The girls basketball team!  You are on your way to represent the DDPS at Regionals.  We are so proud of you.  And kudos to Scott for the creation of his movie...

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. Rants: book a time over recess to get these filmed.  Due Friday.  You can also do this at home!

2.  Pitches!  The google assignment is up and running.  It will be due the week after March Break (likely the Wednesday). 

3.


MATH:

1.  If you didn't finish your digital needs/wants file, it is due tonight.

2.  Financial Literacy: students need to be tracking every cent they spend for the duration of the financial literacy unit.  If you see them spend some cash, make sure it is written down.

FRENCH:

1.  Test on Friday!  It will be one of the three books read plus the words of the week.

2.

GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
1.   Next Class: we will be starting our population distribution unit

2. History test on Monday for the grade 7s

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.  Grade 8 Hydraulics page is optional



MUSIC: 

1. Grade 7/8 slides jazz musician is due after the break


HEALTH: 
1. Next class (8s), we will be continuing our discussion about Asch's experiment on conformity. 

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

TONIGHT!  Girls Inc is hosting their 7^th DIVA BALL this March 6^th in Newmarket (CEC North) and March 8^th in Sutton (SDHS). As in the past there will be a large selection of new and gently used dresses, accessories, shoes etc.  Please share this news widely in your school community so that students looking for attire and accessories for prom or grad can attend the Diva Ball.  Students can also visit Girls Inc’s fb page to preview some of the attire that will be at the events.


Here is the URL for the directions: https://goo.gl/maps/vQrBNu2QpAB2

 

HOUSEKEEPING:


1. Camp Muskoka: The final amount has been calculated (after some small adjustments due to participation numbers changing), and it will be $387.00  Please make payment by Friday


2. Report card envelopes: once you have looked over the report card with your child, kindly return the envelope signed. 

3. Yearbook orders (yellow sheet) came home last week.  If you're interested in ordering a yearbook and you pay online, make sure you enter the receipt number on the yellow page.


4. Grade 8 Graduation: After the break, I will be meeting with any parents interested in helping with the planning process.  Stay tuned for date and time.


  
KUDOS TO:  Aimee, Mobin, and Kaitlin for top scores on the math test.  As well, kudos to the following students who got the math bonus: Ella, Mikayla, Owen, Shauna, Denys, Jamie, Mobin.  Finally, thanks to the math experts who helped prepare the class for the re-do: Allen, Aimee, Scott, Jessica, and Carter.

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. Rants: book a time over recess to get these filmed.  Due Friday.  You can also do this at home!

2.  Zones: Which zone would I be in.  Please complete for homework tonight.

3.


MATH:

1.  Students received the two parts to their ratios test today.  We took up the questions, and I held a lunchtime practice session for those wishing to do a redo tomorrow.  For all students who wish to do the redo must have the test signed tonight.

2.  Financial Literacy: students need to be tracking every cent they spend for the duration of the financial literacy unit.  If you see them spend some cash, make sure it is written down.

FRENCH:

1.  Review the words from the list we have been compiling.

2.

GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
1.   Next Class: we will be starting our population distribution unit

2. History test on Monday for the grade 7s

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.  Test next week: tomorrow (grade 7)



MUSIC: 

1. Grade 7/8 slides jazz musician is due before the break


DRAMA: 

1. Start thinking about a movie idea...


HEALTH: 
1. Next class (8s), we will be continuing our discussion about Asch's experiment on conformity. 

Monday, March 5, 2018

Girls Inc is hosting their 7^th DIVA BALL this March 6^th in Newmarket (CEC North) and March 8^th in Sutton (SDHS). As in the past there will be a large selection of new and gently used dresses, accessories, shoes etc.  Please share this news widely in your school community so that students looking for attire and accessories for prom or grad can attend the Diva Ball.  Students can also visit Girls Inc’s fb page to preview some of the attire that will be at the events.

 

HOUSEKEEPING:


1. Camp Muskoka: The final amount has been calculated (after some small adjustments due to participation numbers changing), and it will be $387.00  Please make payment by Friday


2. Report card envelopes: once you have looked over the report card with your child, kindly return the envelope signed. 

3. 

  
KUDOS TO:  Carson: he scored highest on a geography challenge (he was able to label the Canadian provinces in under 16 seconds - using a nasty trackpad!).  English bonus: Mobin, Mikayla, Shauna, and Jamie!  Well done.

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. Rants: book a time over recess to get these filmed.  Due Friday.  You can also do this at home!

2. 

3.


MATH:

1. Today in financial literacy we discussed how spending/saving has a huge emotional component (much more than just knowing numbers).  Feel free to quiz your kids about this at dinner.

2. 

FRENCH:

1.  Review the words from the list we have been compiling.

2.

GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
1.   Next Class: we will be starting our population distribution unit

2. History test on Monday for the grade 7s

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.  Test next week: Wednesday and Thursday



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1. Start thinking about a movie idea...


HEALTH: 
1. Next class (8s), we will be continuing our discussion about Asch's experiment on conformity. 

Friday, March 2, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING:


1. Camp Muskoka - a letter is coming home to the grade 8 parents today.  The final amount has been calculated (after some small adjustments due to participation numbers changing), and it will be $387.00  Please make payment by...


2. Report card envelopes: once you have looked over the report card with your child, kindly return the envelope signed. 

3. Financial Literacy: Jason's quiz on google survey - please have it done by Monday morning.

  
KUDOS TO:  Mikayla: what you said about your sister during our gratitude sharing the other day ranks as one of the nicest things I have ever heard a student say.  As well, Kudos to Betty, Kaitlin, Mobin, Jessica, Robbie, and Jamie for trying out for the DDPS Math Team that will be representing us at an upcoming tournament. 

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. Reading Bonus #3155 is up and running.  This one is about an Olympic blunder.  Due Monday, March 5

2.  Upload your completed rants to the google classroom.  If you have time over the weekend, get someone in the family to film you!

3.


MATH:

1. We are delving further into financial literacy next week (Jason's presentation was just a warm-up).  I encourage you to talk to your families about as many of the following topics as you can over the weekend: credit, debt, credit rating, interest (compound), budget, loans, bonds, mutual funds, checking accounts vs. saving accounts, and taxes.  


Parents: as this is not directly in the curriculum, I am making the materials, lessons, and activities by myself and finding ties to the curriculum.  That means that if you would like to offer some input, it will be very much welcomed. This is definitely not my background, so I'm all ears.

2. 

FRENCH:

1.  Review the words from the list we have been compiling.

2.

GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
1.   Next class is the Map of Canada test!  Provinces, Territories, and capitals.

2. History test on Monday for the grade 7s

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.  Test next week: Wednesday and Thursday



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1. Start thinking about a movie idea...


HEALTH: 

Thursday, March 1st

HOUSEKEEPING:

1. Report card envelopes: once you have looked over the report card with your child, kindly return the envelope signed. 

2. Jason's quiz on google survey

  
KUDOS TO:  So many kudos that I missed from previous days!  Here we go: firstly, kudos goes to Kaitlin, Ella and Shauna for helping an elderly man who collapsed on our field. These girls were in class when they spotted him falling outside; keeping their wits about them, they called for help and assisted the man.  Great work girls.  Secondly, a massive kudos to the girls' intermediate basketball team for winning area.  It was a long time coming!  Thirdly, a kudos to the boys' basketball team for making it to the semi-finals: a small school like ours always outplays our size.  We have heart to spare.  Finally, kudos goes to Robbie and Ella for being able to sing the provinces of Canada (Robbie) and the States in the US (Ella). 

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. Rants:  we are filming tomorrow.  Review your rants tonight.  One take.

2.  NoRedInk due Friday, March 2nd at 3:00 p.m.  Commonly confused words.

3. Reading Bonus #3155 is up and running.  This one is about an Olympic blunder.  Due Monday, March 5


MATH:

1. Math test chapter 2 tomorrow. 

2. 

FRENCH:

1.  Review the words from the list we have been compiling.

2.

GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
1.   Next class is the Map of Canada test!  Provinces, Territories, and capitals.

2. History test on Monday for the grade 7s

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.  Test next week: Wednesday and Thursday



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1. Start thinking about a movie idea...


HEALTH: 

Monday, February 26, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING:

1. Report card envelopes: once you have looked over the report card with your child, kindly return the envelope signed. 

2. 

  
KUDOS TO:  Robbie: long before class/school began he was already reading his novel.

HOMEWORK:

ENGLISH:

1. Rants:  we are filming on Friday.

2.  NoRedInk due Friday, March 2nd at 3:00 p.m.  Commonly confused words.

3. Reading Bonus #3155 is up and running.  This one is about an Olympic blunder.  Due Monday, March 5


MATH:

1. Chapter 2 unit test on Friday.  Homework tonight: Unit Review (on UTS). 

2.  Tomorrow, I will be giving students last year's test to pour through.  I will be expecting to see some kids come in at morning or lunch recess for any clarification required. 
3. Math Bonus #3155 is up and running on Google classroom.  Due date: Monday, March 5, 2018, 9:00 am

FRENCH:

1.  Students were given a review sheet for the next reading test.  We read a story and broke down the meaning in class today (this is one of three potential books for the reading test).

2.

GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8:
1.   Next class is the Map of Canada test!  Provinces, Territories, and capitals.

2. History test on Monday for the grade 7s

ART:

SCIENCE: 


1.  Science quiz (grade 8): next class!



MUSIC: 

1.


DRAMA: 

1. Start thinking about a movie idea...


HEALTH: