Homework Assigned For Homeroom: 7-5(109C)
September 14, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete worksheet given in class today.
September 13, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete question 5 on page 12.
September 12, 2016
Homeroom
Assigned By: Laura Doyle
-Student information/demographic sheets and Network Access Agreement and Media Consent forms should be returned to the school by Monday, September 12th.

-Terry Fox Run pledge sheets have been distributed to students. This year, MDJH is attempting to reclaim our title as the school in the province with most money collected.

-Students interested in band should now have an information package. Forms should be returned no later than Tuesday, Sept. 13th.

-School pictures are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22nd.
Francais
Assigned By: Jodi Sauve
Bring exercise book for reading class.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1,3,6 and 8 on pages 12 & 13.
September 9, 2016
Homeroom
Assigned By: Laura Doyle
-Student information/demographic sheets and Network Access Agreement and Media Consent forms should be returned to the school by Monday, September 12th.

-Terry Fox Run pledge sheets have been distributed to students. This year, MDJH is attempting to reclaim our title as the school in the province with most money collected.

-Students interested in band should now have an information package. Forms should be returned no later than Tuesday, Sept. 13th.

-School pictures are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22nd.
June 14, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Continued exam review. I have posted review files for poetry and visual literacy to my website - http://davewalsh.weebly.com/language-7.html.

Remember that students can bring a dictionary and thesaurus to the exam, along with pencils and erasers, pr pens if they would like to write in pen.
June 10, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Continued Exam review today. Reminder that the exam is Thursday, June 16 at 12:15 pm.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Permission forms went home yesterday with students. These forms give permission for students to be out of school when not writing an exam, and from June 20 - 22, when there are no regular classes.

This form, and other information concerning exams, will be posted to the school website.
June 7, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Unit Test on Earths Crust Unit will be on Friday, June 17
June 6, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Continued working on the ELA practice exam. All students have their own copy, and I have posted it, along with other study documents, to my website.

Reminder that the Grade 7 ELA Exam is Thursday, June 16th at 12:15 pm.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Regular classes will be continuing on Monday and Tuesday of next week, with exams starting on Wednesday, June 15th.

Cafeteria service and the breakfast club will be ending on Friday, June 10th. There will be no in-school food service after that.

Permission forms will be going home later this week to allow students to leave the school following exams or if they do not have an exam scheduled.

There are no regular classes during the week following exams, with Thursday, June 23rd being a shortened day. Report cards will be issued at 12:45 on that day, and students will be dismissed for the summer at 1:00 pm.
May 26, 2016
Social Studies
Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore
Chapter 11 Test will be Friday, June 3rd. Students have been given a study guide and all the materials for the chapter can be found on my website.
May 24, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-5 on pages 322/323.

Students should be reviewing portfolios in preparation for math exam.
May 19, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Chapter 10 Quiz on Wednesday May 25th
May 17, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
We have finished reading the novel 'Freak the Mighty', and have started watching the movie version, called 'The Mighty', to look at the differences between the versions.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Thank you for the donations to the Fort McMurray relief drive. We are still collecting donations in homeroom, and there will be an upcoming bake sale to help meet our school-wide goal of $1500.00.

Scholastic forms were handed out on Friday past, and orders are due on this coming Friday.

Reminder that Monday, May 23rd is the Victoria Day Holiday and there will be no classes that day.
May 12, 2016
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We are concluding the year with a series of in-class projects with a view to maintain / increase averages, and to engage students.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1 and 5 on page 287 and question 7 on page 293.
May 10, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 3-5 on pages 282/283.
May 9, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Started reading the novel 'Freak the Mighty' in class.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1&2 on pages 282/283.

Quiz on sections 7.1-7.4 tomorrow.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
All this week the student council are conducting fund-raising efforts on behalf of the Fort McMurray relief effort. Homerooms will be collecting monetary donations from the students, and there will be a bake sale on Wednesday. All funds collected will be donated to the Red Cross, which is matching the funds donated. Thank you for any donations you are able to make.
May 3, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-6 on pages 273/274.

Quiz on sections 7.1-7.4 on Tuesday, May 10.
May 2, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-3 on pages 273/274.
April 26, 2016
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We have our quiz tomorrow, April 27. Topics are the verbs POUVOIR and DEVOIR, how to say 'in' a country, how to say
'by' some means of transportation, and how to give a command.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 2-6 on pages 260/261.
April 22, 2016
Social Studies
Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore
Because of the snow day, the test originally scheduled for Monday will now be held on Wednesday, April 27, day 3.
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We have a quiz next Wednesday ( April 27) on these topics: commands (l'imperatif), modes of transportation, and how to say 'in' a country
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Unit 6 in-class assignment on Monday, April 25.
April 21, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Unit 6 in-class assignment on Monday, April 25.
April 19, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Unit 6 in-class assignment on Thursday, April 21.

Complete review sheet for tomorrow.
April 18, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Chapter 6 in-class assignment on Thursday, April 21.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Science unit test covering chapters 7, 8 & 9 on Tuesday April 26th
Social Studies
Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore
There will be a Chapter 4 test on Monday, April 25. Students have been given a copy of notes/study guide. Please go to my webpage for more resources and information.
April 14, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-7 on pages 243/244.

Unit 5 portfolio due tomorrow.
April 13, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 3-7 on pages 238/239.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Started work on Narrative Poems, looking at 'Casey at the Bat.'
April 12, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1 and 2 on page 238.
April 11, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-6 on pages 234/235.
April 7, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Solve this equation 3k + 12 = 30 using systematic trial, inspection and balanced scales.
April 6, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-3 on page 229.
April 5, 2016
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
Students have a vocab quiz next Tuesday, April 12th
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 3-7 on page 224.
April 4, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1 and 4 on pages 223/224. Remember write the equation only in question 4.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Students have been asked to write a good copy of the poem they started today ('Favourite Food'), and add a picture to it. To be handed in tomorrow.
March 24, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Chapter 8 quiz on Monday April 11th
March 23, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Continued viewing 'The Princess Bride' movie.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that tomorrow is the last day of classes before the Easter Break, and it is a regular (full-length) day.

Students are asked to wear something purple in support of Epilepsy Awareness.
March 22, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Test on Unit 5 tomorrow.
March 21, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Unit 5 Test Wednesday, March 23.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Science Fair projects need to be taken from my classroom by Thursday, March 24th or they will be disposed of.

Thanks!
March 18, 2016
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We are doing a unit on travel. Students have vocab, the verbs POUVOIR and VOULOIR to learn, and notes on how to say 'in' .
March 17, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Went to the library to select books for the next novel project, which is due April 15th. Details are on my website. Reading Friday tomorrow.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Report cards were distributed to students today. Please watch the weather reports, as there may be a snow closure tomorrow.
March 16, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete extra practice sheet that we
worked on today in class.

In-class assignment on fractions March 18.

Unit 5 Test March 23.
March 15, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1,3-6,8-10 on pages 207/208.

Unit 5 in-class assignment on Friday, March 18.


Unit 5 Test March 23.
March 14, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-3,5,6 on page 197.

In - class assignment on unit 5 Friday, March 18.

Unit 5 Test March 23.
March 11, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Unit 5 in-class assignment on March 18.

Unit 5 Test March 23.
March 10, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete worksheet given in class today.

In-class assignment on chapter 5 Friday, March 18.

Unit 5 Test March 23.
March 9, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Term 1 ends Friday, March 11th - all missing work needs to be submitted by then.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Questions 1,2,4,5 on page 202.
March 8, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Among the Hidden test is March 16th. Review materials are available from my website.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Enrichment mini-courses are available for registration. Check out the MDJH website for more information. Deadline for application is March 15th.
March 7, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-5 on page 188.

Math projects were due Mar. 4th.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Among the Hidden novel test will be on March 16th.
March 4, 2016
Social Studies
Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore
Students will be starting a research assignment on Fighting Poverty. 2 periods will be alloted for work in class but students are strongly urged to get started at home. Please check my website for details.
March 3, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Chapter 7 Quiz on Wednesday March 9
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Math Projects due tomorrow.

Formula foldable due tomorrow.

Duo-tangs for portfolio.
March 2, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Math project due Friday, Mar. 4th.

Formula foldable should be completed by Friday.

Complete question 2 on page 180.
February 29, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Continued reading 'Among the Hidden' We have finished Chapter 18.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Science Fair projects are now due!
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Math Project due Mar. 4th.

Re-quiz on chapter 4 formulas tomorrow
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Scholastic forms were distributed on Thursday. Orders are due this coming Friday (March 4th).
February 26, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Math project due March 4th.
February 23, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Quiz on formulas tomorrow.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Permission forms went home today for the Activity Day scheduled for Friday, February 26th. These need to be signed and returned to me ASAP. For more information, see the school webpage.
February 22, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Study formulas for quiz tomorrow.
February 18, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Started work on the novel 'Among the Hidden'.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete worksheet on area.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that there are no classes tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 19) due to a staff PD Day.

Next week is Spirit Week. Please see the weekly newsletter for a description of events.
February 16, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Study formulas.
February 15, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-7 on worksheet given in class.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Science Fair Projects are due in 2 weeks - on Feb. 29th.
February 12, 2016
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We are working on an in-class project (written and oral) about recipes.
February 11, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
We are working on our Turning Points essays.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete worksheets given in class today.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
We are collecting tomorrow for the Janeway. Students are asked if they would like to donate their recess money (or any other contributions), and it will be collected in Homeroom.
February 10, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 2,4,5,6 on pages 136/137.
February 8, 2016
Social Studies
Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore
There will be a Quiz on chapter 5 - Friday, February 12. Students have already begun review in class and are encouraged to use the Quizlet link that can be found on my website.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete question 1 on page 136.
February 5, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Novel movie poster is due on Monday.
February 3, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Unit test covering chapters 4, 5 & 6 on Monday, February 15.

Review sheet on my web page!
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
In-class assignment on sections 3.7,3.8,4.6,4.7 tomorrow.
February 2, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Test is tomorrow - we have been working on review and test preparation.

Novel projects are coming in. Reminder that they are due on Monday.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
In-class assignment on sections 3.7,3.8,4.6,4.7 Thursday, Feb 4.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
We are still collecting items for the Pet Drive. Every donation receives a chance to win an iTunes gift card.

Scholastic orders are due by this Friday.
February 1, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-3 on worksheet 3.7.

In-class assignment on Thursday, Feb.4.
Students may use notes and text for this.
January 29, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
The Short Story test will be on Wednesday, February 3rd. Review sheets went home today and copies are available from my website.

Reminder that the Novel Project is due on February 8th.
January 28, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete question 2 on page 163.

In-class assignment on sections 3.7,3.8,4.6,4.7 on Feb.4.
Social Studies
Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore
Students will be doing an in-class activity next Social Studies class. It will involve creating an illustration of life in the 1800's. Students should come prepared to illustrate a scene from the diary on page 95, OR they can research about hockey or curling in the 1800's and create an illustration about that.
January 26, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Continued watching 'Akeelah and the Bee', will finish tomorrow.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-4 on page 158/159.
January 25, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete worksheet given in class.
January 22, 2016
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We have a vocab quiz on food / utensils
scheduled for Thursday, day 1, Jan. 28th.
This is a listening quiz in which students match a vocab term to an image.
Refer to the online sheet 'cf7 2 Food vocab'.
January 21, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Continued with the Turning Points essay preparation work.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions given on discount, sale price, tax and total cost.
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
In addition to learning vocab for restaurants and food, we are also reviewing numbers,vocab for quantity, and verbs related to cooking.
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
In addition to learning vocab for restaurants and food, we are also reviewing numbers,vocab for quantity, and verbs related to cooking.
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
In addition to learning vocab for restaurants and food, we are also reviewing numbers,vocab for quantity, and verbs related to cooking.
January 20, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Started work on the Turning Points Essay.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-3 on pages 115/116.
January 18, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Science Quiz tomorrow January 19th
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-5 on pages 112/113.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Science Quiz on Wednesday, January 20th
January 13, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Cumulative Assessment tomorrow and Friday.
January 12, 2016
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We are looking at numbers, prices, measurements for recipes, food, and vocab related to restaurants.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Chapter 5 Quiz on Tuesday, January 19th

It is time for students to start thinking about a topic for science fair. All information can be found on my website.

http://smithphil.blogspot.ca/p/science-fair-info.html
January 11, 2016
Social Studies
Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore
Students have been given an at-home assignment to create an advertisement for BNA. All details are also posted on my website. Due Day 2, Wednesday, January 20.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Cumulative Assessment on Jan. 14 and 15.

Review the concepts we completed in class.
January 8, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Review chapter 2 material in portfolio.

Cumulative assessment on Jan. 14th and 15th.
January 7, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Short Story test will be held on January 22nd. Reading Friday is tomorrow.
January 6, 2016
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We are reviewing numbers / prices, and vocab related to a restaurant theme.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Reviewed the rest of chapter 3 today. Students should review the 2 checkpoints and in-class assignment on these sections in chapter 3 portfolio.

Cumulative assessment on Jan.14 & 15.
January 5, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Worked on the story 'Higher Animals' Started an in-class assignment to write the rules of the game described in the story.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Cumulative Assessment on chapters 1-3 on Jan. 14 & 15.

Reviewed adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing decimals and order of operations in class today. Students should use the portfolio given back in class today to review.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Scholastic magazines were handed out today. Deadline for orders is January 15th.
January 4, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Cumulative Assessment will be written on Jan.14 and Jan.15. We are reviewing chapters 1-3 in class during this week and next week.

Complete questions 13 ac and 14a on page 127.
December 18, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Unit 3 Portfolio due Monday.
December 17, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
In-class assignment on sections 3.1-3.2 tomorrow. Please bring your notes and textbook to use.

Unit 3 Portfolio is due on Monday, Dec. 21.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
The class wrote a listening quiz this period. Tomorrow will be Reading Friday.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
The school is hosting a toy drive, and each donation earns a chance to win a pair of Beats headphones. Please see our website for more information.
December 16, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
In-class assignment on sections 3.1-3.2 on Friday, Dec. 18.
Complete questions 4,8,9 on pages 94/95.
If this is finished continue to work on review sheet.
December 15, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
In-class assignment on sections 3.1-3.2 on Friday, Dec.18.

Continue to work on review sheet.
December 14, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete question 3 on page 94.

In-class assignment on sections 3.1-.32 on Friday, Dec. 18.
December 10, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
In-class assignment on sections 3.1-3.2 on Dec.17.
December 9, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Quiz on sections 3.1-3.2 Dec. 17.
December 8, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete pages 6 & 8 in workbook.

Quiz on sections 3.1-3.2 on Dec. 17.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
All review sheets should be completed for next class.

Chapter 4 Quiz - Tuesday Dec. 15th
December 7, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Worked on Figurative Language (metaphor, simile, personification, irony), and continued review for the test on Wednesday.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete pages 8 & 9 in workbook.

Checkpoint tomorrow on section 3.1 - review page 5 in workbook.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
The Parent-Teacher registration system (OPTIS) will be available as of 3pm today. Please go to mdjh.info for information.

There are no classes this Thursday afternoon due to Parent-Teacher interviews, and there will be no classes this Friday (Dec. 11th) due to a teacher Professional Development day.
December 6, 2015
Social Studies
Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore
The Social Studies Chapter 2 test will be rescheduled for Thursday, December 10, Day 2, Period 3. Due to the number of other tests already scheduled for earlier in the week, this is the first opportunity after missing the test on Friday because of the snow day.
December 3, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete pages 13 & 14 in workbook.

Checkpoint on section 3.1 on Dec. 8.
December 2, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
We finished the novel 'Torn Away' today, and had a listening quiz. The test on the novel will be next Wednesday, December 9th.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete pages 17/4/5 in workbook.

Checkpoint on Tuesday, Dec.8. Section 3.1
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
We are still collecting winter items for the 'Coats for Kids' campaign. Donations will be accepted until Friday.

Each homeroom has 'adopted' a senior who lives in the St. Pats Mercy Home for Christmas. Our senior ('E. O.') has requested word search books and pens. We are also collecting gift wrap and a card to be signed by all of the students in 7-5. Monetary donations will also be accepted, and put towards a canteen fund for the seniors.

The student council are also collecting money to be donated towards families in need this Christmas. Each $5.00 collected will earn the homeroom one decoration on the tree in our school lobby, and we have already collected over $25.00! Thank you for your generous donations!
December 1, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete pages 10 & 11 in workbook.
November 27, 2015
Social Studies
Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore
There will be a Chapter 2 test on Friday, December 4, Day 5. Students have been given a study guide - please check my website gracedunsmoremdjh@weebly.com for more details and resources.
November 26, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Continued work on 'Torn Away'. Tomorrow is Reading Friday.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
We are continuing to collect donations for the 'Coats for Kids' campaign. Donations of used coats, hats, scarves, and other winter wear will be collected in Homeroom, and the homeroom with the largest number of donations will win a pizza prize!
November 24, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Test on sections 3.3-3.6 tomorrow.
November 23, 2015
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We've begun a new unit. Students have vocab posted online to study.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Test on sections 3.3 - 3.6 on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Complete order of operations worksheet.
November 20, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Test on sections 3.3-3.6 on Nov.25.
November 19, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete worksheet given in class.

Test on sections 3.3-3.6 on Nov.25.
November 18, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 3-6 on page 109.

Test on sections 3.3-3.6 on Nov. 25.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Unit Test covering chapters 1,2 & 3 on Friday, Nov. 20th

Review sheet on my webpage!
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Continued with work on the in-class novel ('Torn Away').
November 17, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-3 on page 109.

Test on sections 3.3-3.6 on Nov.25.
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We are concluding unit 1 with an in class assignment / presentation on qualities and interests.
November 16, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 2,3,4,7,8,9,12 on pages 106/107.

Test on sections 3.3-3.6 on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.

November 12, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete 5,7,8,10 on pages 102/103.
November 10, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Unit Test covering chapters 1, 2 & 3 will be on Friday, Nov. 20.
November 9, 2015
Homeroom
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that tomorrow is picture retake day.
November 4, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-6 on pages 98/99.
November 2, 2015
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We are doing an in-class writing /speaking project which involves statements about personalities using the verbs etre, aimer, jouer and faire as well as some adjectives.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions given in class today.
October 28, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete review sheet for tomorrow.

Unit 2 Test Oct.30.
October 27, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 8 & 9 on pages 79/80.

Unit 2 Test Oct.30.
October 26, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Conducted an in-class listening quiz, and completed a journal entry on the topic of 'Favourite Halloween Memory'.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete question 4 on page 74 and question 12 on page 75.

Unit 2 Test Oct.30.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Halloween 50/50 tickets are due in by Friday. Thank you to those who have returned them already.

Scholastic magazines were passed out on Friday, and orders are due this coming Friday.
October 23, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Unit 2 Test Oct.30.
October 21, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Continued work on Descriptive Paragraphs.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Adding Integers Quiz tomorrow.
October 20, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1,2,4,5,7,8,9 on pages 62-64.

Adding Integers Quiz Thursday, Oct.22.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Chapter 2 quiz rescheduled to Thursday October 29th.

Finish food web worksheet for homework.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Continued work on Descriptive Paragraphs.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Thank you to those who have sent in their 50/50 money and ticket stubs. All monies and stubs / unsold tickets are to be in by October 30th.

Picture Retake Day is November 10th, and there is a PD Day on Friday, November 6th (no classes for students).
October 19, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-6, 8,10 on pages 58/59.

Adding Integers Quiz on Thursday, Oct.22.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Chapter 2 Quiz - Tuesday, October 27th
October 15, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Began work on Descriptive Paragraphs.

Reading Friday tomorrow, please bring in a novel to read.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Photo order forms are due in October 19th. Retakes will happen on November 10th.
October 14, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Continued the Book Talk activity. Distributed the test from last week and went over the answers. Tested have been collected back in for addition to student folders. Marks are in PowerSchool for viewing.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Chapter 1 Quiz tomorrow!
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that new schedules are in effect.

Photo orders are due October 19th, retake date will be announced soon.

Thank you for selling the 'Halloween Dash for Cash' tickets. Please return collected monies and ticket stubs to Mr. Walsh. Unsold tickets are to be returned by October 30th.
October 13, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Book talk assignments due today. Started presentations, which will continue tomorrow.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Unit 1 Test tomorrow. Bring in duo tang for portfolio.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Thanks to those who have returned the information sheets, but if you still have yours, please send it in as soon as possible.

Photo order forms are due on October 19th. Retake day will be announced soon.
October 9, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Chapter 1 Quiz - Thursday October 15th
October 8, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete worksheets for Tuesday.

Unit 1 Test Oct.14.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
New schedules were distributed to students today. There is a change between Tech and Home Ec, with students starting Home Ec. next week.

Photo orders are due October 19th. Envelopes can be handed in to Mr. Walsh.
October 7, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-5 on page 44.

Unit 1 Test Oct.14.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Test day.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Student pictures have arrived and were given out today. Orders are due by October 19th.

Our 'Walk to Breakfast' is tomorrow. Students are asked to please bring in a loonie to donate to the Breakfast Program.

Thank you for the food drive donations. We will be accepting donations tomorrow as well.

Scholastic orders are due tomorrow.

Reminder that there are no classes on Friday due to a PD Day.
October 6, 2015
Social Studies
Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore
Students are reminded that their Future Self Portraits are due this Thursday October 8 - Students will make a short presentation in class. Students who are doing a PowerPoint should bring it on a Flash drive.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Finish review sheet for homework

Chapter 1 Quiz - Thursday October 15th
October 5, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Worked on a practice test in preparation for the test on Wednesday.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete worksheets and question 1 on page 33.

Unit 1 Test Oct.14.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that the student information sheets need to be returned as soon as possible. Thanks to those who have already sent them in.

Scholastic orders are due Thursday, October 8th.

Please send in a non-perishable food item for our Thanksgiving food drive.

There is a Professional Development Day on Friday, October 9th. There will be no classes that day.
October 2, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Unit 1 Test Oct. 14.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reading Friday.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Permission forms went home today. Please sign them and return as soon as possible, please.
October 1, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 1-4 on pages 27/28, question 8 on page 29, and questions 7 & 8 on pages 44/45.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reviewed Purpose and Audience in writing. Worked on summarizing. Test is October 7th.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Scholastic order forms went home today. Orders are due October 8th. Please contact Mr. Walsh if there are any questions.

Student permission forms for computer accounts, NLESD media, and out-of-building events will be going home tomorrow. They are to be signed and returned as soon as possible, please.
September 30, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
We have a test coming up on Wednesday, October 7th. This will be a unit review where students have to read an article and answer a series of questions. A review sheet was handed out today.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
A reminder that there is a PD Day on Friday, October 9th, and the Thanksgiving holiday is on Monday, October 12th.
September 29, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Quiz on sections 1.1-1.4 tomorrow.
Social Studies
Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore
Students have been given a take-home assignment - They are to create a FUTURE-SELF PORTRAIT - imagining themselves and their lives in 20 years. This will be presented in class- DUE Thursday, Oct. 8 Full description and examples are posted on my website.
September 28, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Do the next two questions from where you left off in class.

Quiz on sections 1.1-1.4 on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We have a quiz on er verbs (use of, and meanings), and the verb 'etre' on Wednesday, Oct. 7th, day #7.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reviewed properties of a descriptive paragraph. Students asked to write a paragraph about a person that they know well.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
The PD Day scheduled for this Friday (October 2nd) has been moved to Friday, October 9th. There will be regular classes this Friday.
September 25, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Quiz on sections 1.1-1.4 on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
September 24, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Quiz on sections 1.1 -1.4 on Tuesday, Sept.29.

Complete questions 3ab, 4ab and 6 on page 23.
September 23, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete questions 7 & 8 on page 19.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reviewed summarizing and paraphrasing information. Also reviewed criteria for the Book Project due October 9th.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
New PowerSchool information sheets went home with students today. They will have your login information.

A reminder that tomorrow is Picture Day!
September 22, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete question 1 page 18.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Worked on a visual representation activity for 'point of view / opinion'. Students were to create a sign containing a slogan, picture and text, all delivering a message or idea. To be completed for homework.
September 21, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Simile activity based on 'The Nest', text pp. 3-9.
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We have vocab to study and we are reviewing use of regular er verbs. Please see my school website for notes on these and future topics.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Students are reminded that picture day will be this Thursday, September 24th.
September 18, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Divisibility checkpoint on Monday, Sept. 21.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Students have received their assignment sheet for the Independent Novel project. This project is due October 9th.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
PowerSchool information went home with students earlier this week. Please contact Mr. Squires in the office if there are any problems accessing the site. The PowerSchool link is also on our school webpage.
September 17, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete question 4 on page 12.

Divisibility checkpoint on Monday, Sept. 21.
French
Assigned By: Glen Connolly
We've been reviewing regular verbs, nouns, and use of dictionaries.
Science
Assigned By: Phillip Smith
Curriculum Night tonight @ 7PM!
September 16, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella
Complete worksheet given in class today.

Divisibility checkup on Monday, Sept 21.

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