Homework Assigned For Homeroom: 8-4(206) |
June 2, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Students have been handed exam reviews, exam checklist and practice exams.
Exam is June 16. |
May 29, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Students have been handed exam reviews, exam checklist and practice exams.
Exam is June 16.
Checkpoint on 8.4-8.6 tomorrow. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Students have been handed exam reviews, exam checklist and practice exams.
Exam is June 16.
Checkpoint on 8.4-8.6 tomorrow. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in any donations for our can food drive. |
May 25, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: quick review of 8.1-8.2; checkpoint on 8.1-8.2; started notes on 8.4
Exam June 16
If you haven't passes in your project, please complete it tonight and bring in tomorrow. |
May 23, 2017 |
Social Studies Assigned By: David Lawton | Chapter 7: The Inter-War Years
Quiz Thursday, June 1, Day 7, Period 5
Study guide on my homework page |
May 18, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: notes on 8.1
** Project is due May 24 **
Exam on June 16 |
May 17, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: unit 7 test
** Project is due May 24 **
Exam is June 16 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Students should have completed their Blog Entry #1 from the Digital Citizenship unit.
Assignments on 'Watch Me' are due on Monday, May 30th. They will get some time to work on these in class. |
May 16, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: review for test tomorrow
Unit 7 Test tomorrow
** Project due May 24 **
Final Exam is June 16 |
May 15, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: review for test on Wednesday
Homework: pg 424 # 1-3, 5, 7, 8, 10-15
Unit 7 test on Wednesday
**Project due May 24 **
Exam on June 16 |
May 12, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: quick review of 7.4; work period
Homework: pg 420 # 4-7, 9, 11, 12; 7.4 booklet
Unit 7 Test on Wednesday
** Project due May 24 ** |
May 11, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: notes on 7.4
Homework: pg 420 # 4-7, 9, 11, 12
Unit 7 test on May 17
** Project is due May 24 ** |
May 10, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: checkpoint on 7.1-7.3; given project
Unit 7 Test on May 17
** Project due May 24 ** |
May 9, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: quick review of 7.3; work on questions
Homework: pg 411 # 3-8; 7.3 work booklet
Unit 7 Test on May 17 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Optics Unit Test on Wednesday, May 17th |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Students need to have their permission forms returned by tomorrow to watch the Amanda Todd documentary from the Fifth Estate. |
May 8, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: notes on 7.3
Homework: pg 411 # 3-8
Unit 7 Test on May 17 |
May 5, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: work on 7.1 and 7.2 questions
Homework: pg 387 # 3-6, 8, 9; pg 399 # 3- 9; 7.1-7.2 workbooklet
Unit 7 Test on May 17 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | -Please return your permission form for the Amanda Todd documentary.
-Biography assignments are due on Monday, May 8th. |
May 4, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: notes on 7.2
Homework: pg 387 # 3-9
Unit 7 Test on May 17 |
May 2, 2017 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 5 Quiz on Thursday May 4th |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: In-class assignment on 6.6,6.7 |
May 1, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: reviewed for in-class assignment tomorrow
In-Class Assignment (6.6,6.7) tomorrow |
April 28, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: worked on 6.6-6.7 review
Homework: pg 372 # 15-22
ICA (6.6-6.7) on Tuesday, May 2 |
April 27, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: reviewed 6.7; worked on homework
Homework: pg 363 #4, 5aceg, 6acfh, 7; 6.6-6.7 booklet
ICA (6.6,6.7) on May 2 (Tuesday) |
April 26, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: notes on 6.7
Homework: pg 363 # 4, 5aceg, 6acfh, 7
Quiz (6.6,6.7) on Tuesday, May 2 |
April 25, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: reviewed 6.6, worked on questions
Homework: 6.6 workbooklet
Quiz (6.6-6.7) on Tuesday |
Health Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Nutrition test tomorrow. |
April 24, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: notes on 6.6
Homework: pg 4, 6-11
Checkpoint/quiz on 6.6 and 6.7 early next week |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | We are currently working on our Biography project. |
April 13, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Enjoy your Easter Break! |
April 11, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: review for test tomorrow
Homework: extra practice 4 and 5; pg 350 # 1-10
Test (6.1-6.5) tomorrow.
Unit 5 Portfolio due Thursday. |
April 10, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: work period to work on review
Homework for Wednesday: pg 350 # 1-10, Extra Practice 4 and 5
Test (6.1-6.5) on Wednesday
Unit 5 Portfolio due Thursday |
April 7, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: 6.5 notes
Homework: pg 346 # 4, 5, 6, 8, 10
Test (6.1-6.5) on Wednesday
Unit 5 Portfolio due Thursday |
April 6, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: notes on 6.4
Homework: pg 342 #5, 7aceg, 8aceg, 12aceg, 13-15
Unit 6 Test on Wednesday, April 12
Unit 5 Portfolio due Thursday, April 13 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in empty cereal boxes. |
April 5, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: quick review on 6.1-6.3, had checkpoint on 6.1-6.3
Homework: Extra Practice 1-3
Test (6.1-6.5) on Wednesday |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: quick review on 6.1-6.3, had checkpoint on 6.1-6.3
Homework: Extra Practice 1-3
Test (6.1-6.5) on Wednesday |
Health Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in an empty cereal box. |
Health Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in an empty cereal box. |
April 4, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: notes on 6.3
Homework: pg 336 # 3, 4, 6-9
Test (6.1-6.5) on Wednesday, April 12
Checkpoint tomorrow (6.1-6.3) |
March 31, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: notes on 6.2
Homework' pg 331 # 6-9, 11ace, 12ace |
March 28, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | In-Class Assignment (Day 1 of 2) |
March 27, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: review for in-class assignment tomorrow
STUDY for in-class assignment tomorrow (5.1-5.10) |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Test on The Outsiders is scheduled for the 29th and 30th. Students have been given four questions to prepare for the test. Please have your sample answer on theme ready for tomorrow's class. |
March 24, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: work period to review for ICA next week
Review: review booklet; pg 308 # 1-5, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20-27, 30-34
In-class assignment next Tuesday (March 28) |
March 22, 2017 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a vocab quiz on science terms scheduled for Thursday, March 30, day 4. |
March 21, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: 5.10 notes
Homework: pg 303 / 5-8, 11, 12
In-Class assignment on Tuesday, March 28 |
March 20, 2017 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 4 quiz on Friday, March 24th |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | No class today due to closing early.
Homework from Friday: pg 298 # 5-8, 11-13
In-Class Assignment (unit 5) has been moved to next Tuesday, March 28 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | The Outsiders novel test is scheduled for March 29th and 30th. |
March 17, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took notes on 5.9
Homework: pg 298 # 5-8, 11-13
In-Class Assignment (unit 5) on March 24 |
Health Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in empty cereal boxes for Monday, thank you! |
March 16, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took notes on 5.8
Homework: pg 291 # 6ace, 7ace, 8, 9, 10, 15
In-class assignment on unit 5 March 24 |
March 15, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: went over checkpoint on 5.5-5.6, worked on questions on 5.7
Homework: pg 284 # 4ace, 5ace, 6-11; 5.7 workbooklet
In-Class Assignment (unit 5) on March 24 |
March 13, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: finished notes on 5.6
Homework: pg 274 # 5, 7-11, 13, 15 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We finished looking at structures, and are continuing a look at science. Vocab is posted to review. |
March 8, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: finished notes on 5.5
Homework: pg 266 #4-9, 11, 14; Workbooklet 5.5 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in $3 for the hypnotist tomorrow.
This week is Spirit week - tomorrow is Crazy Hair Day! |
March 7, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: started notes on 5.5 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | MDJH Science Fair will take place on Thursday, March 16th. Registration for Science Fair is now available on Google classroom. Deadline to register is Monday March 13th. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in your $3 for the hypnotist on Thursday.
This is Spirit Week - tomorrow is Diversity Day |
March 6, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: had quiz (5.1-5.4)
Pi Memorization competition is tomorrow. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in $3 for hypnotist on Thursday.
This week is spirit week! Tomorrow is Twin Day |
March 5, 2017 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Looking for donations! Do you have any lego bricks you are tired of walking on and wish to be rid of? If so, we could use some for a theme on structures we are pursuing. So, if you were going to just throw them away, consider sending them in. They would be useful for this and future activities involving following directions, discussing form /function, etc. and having some fun. |
March 3, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: reviewed for quiz on Monday
Quiz (5.1-5.4) on Monday
Pi memorization competition on Tuesday |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in $3 for hypnotist on Thursday.
Sell 50/50 tickets. |
March 2, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took up homework on 5.4
Homework: 5.1-5.4 review booklet
Quiz (5.1-5.4) on Monday
If you are missing any portfolios, please bring them in tomorrow. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in $3 for the hypnotist next Thursday. |
March 1, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took notes on 5.4
Homework: worksheet on sales tax; pg 260 # 6, 8, 13
Quiz (5.1-5.4) has been moved to Monday, March 6 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Don't forget $3 for the hypnotist next Thursday, March 9! |
February 28, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took up homework for 5.3, started extra practice worksheet
Homework: Extra Practice worksheet 2 and 3
Quiz (5.1-5.3) on Friday |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Don't forget $3 for the hypnotist next Thursday (March 9) |
February 27, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: finished notes on 5.3
Homework: pg 252 # 3-7,9
Quiz (5.1-5.4) on Friday |
February 24, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Reviewed 5.1 and 5.2, had checkpoint, started 5.3
Quiz (5.1-5.4) on Friday, March 3 |
February 23, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: finished notes on 5.2, started working on homework
Homework: pg 246 # 5, 6, 7, 10a, 11a, 12a, 15a
Quiz (5.1-5.4) next Friday, March 3 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | We are currently reading 'The Outsiders' aloud in class. Students should have completed the questions in their booklet up to chapter 6. |
February 21, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: quick review of 5.1, work period
Homework: either pg 239 # 6-9, 12-14, 16 OR extra practice worksheet 1 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Tomorrow is Pink Day! |
February 20, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: started 5.1 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Don't forget to bring in something from home for your talking circle tomorrow. |
February 17, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Part 2 of Recovery Assessment |
February 16, 2017 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Fluids Unit Test on Monday February 27 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Wrote recovery assessment part 1 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Novel Assignments (Theme Spreads) are due on Monday, February 20th. |
February 13, 2017 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | REMINDER - Science Fair Projects are due on Friday, February 24th.
Unit Test will be late next week. Exact date to be announced soon. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: reviewed for recovery assessment
Recovery Assessment is tomorrow and Wednesday (if there is a snow day tomorrow, it will be moved to Wednesday and Thursday)
Review questions:
Unit 1: pg 55 # 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 22
Unit 2: pg 97 # 2, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 21, 22, 23
Unit 3: pg 159 # 3, 5, 7, 9, 11-14, 19, 23, 28, 29
Unit 4: pg 226 # 2-7 |
Social Studies Assigned By: David Lawton | WW 1 Quiz #2 Thursday, Feb 23, Period 5
Please see my homework page for a copy of the study guide. One will also be handed out in class. You will need to use your Unit Folder to study for this quiz. Do not forget to bring it home. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Novel assignments (Theme spread) are due on Monday, February 20th. |
February 9, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Recovery Assessment is Feb. 14-15
Review questions:
Unit 1: pg 55 # 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 22
Unit 2: pg 97 # 2, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 21, 22, 23
Unit 3: pg 159 # 3, 5, 7, 9, 11-14, 19, 23, 28, 29
Unit 4: pg 226 # 2-7 |
February 7, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: reviewed unit 1 for recovery assessment
Homework: pg 55 # 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 18, 22, 27
Recovery Assessment on Feb. 14-15 |
February 2, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: review for test tomorrow.
Unit 4 test tomorrow (please bring a calculator)
Recovery Assessment Feb. 14-15 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Tomorrow is Reading Friday. Please bring along a novel for your Novel Assignment. |
February 1, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: had a checkpoint on volume, started unit review
Homework: pg 223 # 2, 4, 6-11, 14, 15
Unit 4 Test on Friday
Recovery Assessment Feb. 14-15 |
January 30, 2017 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 8 quiz tomorrow - January 31st |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Students wrote their Narrative Test today.
Independent novel assignments will be given out tomorrow and due mid-February. |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are finishing unit 3 with an in-class
project and some oral evaluation. Our next topic focuses on France - history and culture. |
January 26, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: we went over homework from last night, worked on worksheets
Homework: 4.5 and 4.6 worksheets
Unit 4 Test on Friday, Feb. 3 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Narrative/Short Story Test on Monday, January 30th.
Students have an outline, terms sheet and 2 practice tests. |
January 25, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took up homework from 4.5, did notes on 4.6
Homework: pg 205 # 4-7, 9, 11
Unit 4 test on Friday, Feb.3 |
January 24, 2017 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | We are currently getting ready for our Narrative Test scheduled for January 30th. Students already have a number of handouts pertaining to the information for the test, but they will also be getting an outline and practice test in tomorrow's class. |
January 23, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: had quiz on 4.1-4.4,4.7 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 8 quiz will be on Tuesday January 30th |
January 19, 2017 |
Social Studies Assigned By: David Lawton | Quiz on terms and notes for WW 1 unit. Monday, Jan 23, Day 5, Period 1. Mr. Parsons gave the class a list of items to study. You were instructed to write them in your booklets. |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a Thursday, Jan 26th on adjectives (correct placement and use of feminine / plural). |
January 18, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took up homework on 4.7 and had a checkpoint on 4.4 and 4.7.
Quiz (4.1-4.4,4.7) on Monday |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are reviewing placement and feminine / plural use of adjectives. |
January 17, 2017 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Students are reminded to have a novel in class for Reading Friday. Book report assignments will be distributed then.
***Narrative Test is scheduled for Monday, January 30th. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took notes on 4.7
Homework: pg 212 # 4, 6, 8, 9
Quiz (4.1-4.4, 4.7) moved to Monday, January 23
Please bring calculator |
January 16, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | No class today.
Quiz (4.1-4.4,4.7) on Friday |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | We will be having a class 'spelling bee' on Friday for those that would like to try for the school-wide spelling bee. All study material is available on our google classroom page. |
January 13, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: reviewed and went over homework from 4.4
Homework: pg 191 # 8cd, 9, 13
Quiz (4.1-4.4,4.7) on January 20 |
January 12, 2017 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are reviewing vocab for unit 3 regarding hair styles, clothing, size, and accessories. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took notes on 4.3
Homework: pg 191 #4, 6, 8ab
Quiz (4.1-4.4, 4.7) on January 20 |
January 11, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took up homework and did checkpoint on 4.3
Homework: Extra Practice 3 |
January 10, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: had STRIVE presentation
Unit 3 portfolio due tomorrow |
January 9, 2017 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Science Fair is just around the corner! Please note that science fair projects have been introduced in class and dates have been set.
For more information please see my webpage.
http://smithphil.blogspot.ca/p/science-fair-info.html
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Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: finished notes on 4.3, started homework
Homework: pg 186 # 6, 7, 9, 13
Checkpoint on 4.3 tomorrow |
January 6, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: went over checkpoint, started notes on 4.3
Homework: pg 186 #4,5 |
January 5, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took up homework and had a checkpoint on 4.1 and 4.2
Homework: Extra practice 1 |
January 4, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took up homework, did notes on 4.2
Homework: pg 180 # 3, 5, 7, 9, 11; worksheet
Checkpoint tomorrow |
January 3, 2017 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took notes on 4.1
Homework: worksheet |
December 20, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Have a good holidays! |
December 15, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: no class (snow morning)
Unit 3 Test will be moved to tomorrow, please review! |
December 14, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Review for unit 3 test tomorrow.
Homework: pg 160 # 19, 20, 22-29
Unit 3 Test is tomorrow |
December 12, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Finished going over in-class assignment, started working on unit review
Homework: pg 159 # 2-7, 9-17
Unit 3 Test on Thursday |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 7 quiz will be on Monday December 19th. |
December 6, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Students wrote their content section today. The process piece will take place tomorrow. |
December 5, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took 3.9 notes
Homework: pg 155 # 6, 7, 9
** Unit 3 test has been moved to December 15 |
December 2, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Took up homework from last night, started working on Extra Practice sheet
Homework: Extra Practice 8
Unit 3 Test on December 16 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | ***Content Test for Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6th. This portion consists of multiple choice, fill in the blank, and true/false questions.
***Essay on CMOCMT is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7th. This portion consists on of question that students will be expected to write a multi-paragraph essay on. This question could refer to theme, conflict or character evolution. All three have been discussed in class and outlines given. |
December 1, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took notes on 3.8
Homework: pg 153 # 3 - 10
Unit 3 test on December 16 |
November 30, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | ***Content test on CMOCMT is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6th. The essay answer will be written on Wednesday, December 7th.
In today's class we worked on an outline for answering a question on conflict. |
November 29, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took notes on 3.7
Homework: pg 145 # 4ace, 5ace, 8, 9, 10
Unit 3 test on Dec. 16 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | We are continuing our preparation for next week's test. In today's class we began our discussion of conflict in CMOCMT.
***Content quiz is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6th. The process piece is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7th. |
November 28, 2016 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Regrets for the error; the quiz is Thursday Dec. 1st, not the 8th. The topics are sports gear, and use of 'jouer au' and 'faire du / de la' |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: went over checkpoint from last week, took up homework from Friday.
Homework: Extra Practice 6 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | We finished our novel in class today. The novel test will be given on Wednesday and Thursday, December 7th and 8th. Students will be getting a number of handouts and practice questions over the next few days. |
November 25, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: David Lawton | Chapter 3 Terms Quiz Tuesday, December 6, Day 7, Period 5 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a quiz, Thursday, Dec. 8th, on sports equipment, and on use of 'jouer au' and 'faire du' |
November 24, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Had checkpoint on 3.5, started notes on 3.6
Homework: review 3.5 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have new vocab related to sport and equipment. Also, we are reviewing the expressions 'jouer a' and 'faire du'. |
November 18, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Reviewed for in-class assignment on Monday
Homework: Extra Practice 3 and 4
In-Class Assignment (3.1-3.2) on Monday |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Students that have missed portions of the novel Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice were asked to bring home their novel on the weekend and get caught up. We have finished up to, and including, chapter 7 in class. |
November 17, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Took up homework on 3.4, started working on mid-unit review
Homework: pg 128 # 1-10
In-Class Assignment (3.1-3.4) on Monday |
November 16, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Unit test on Friday November 25th covering chapters 1, 2 & 3. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Finished notes from 3.4 and started homework.
Homework: pg 125 # 5ace, 6ace, 10, 12, 14
In-Class Assignment (3.1-3.4) MOVED to Monday, Nov. 21 |
November 15, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | We are currently finished reading up to Chapter 5 in 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice'. We will be working on the questions tomorrow.
Students will be required to read a few chapters at home over the next few weeks. |
November 14, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: took up homework from 3.2. Took notes on 3.3.
Homework: pg 118 # 6, 7, 8, 9, 11
ICA (3.1-2.4) on Friday |
November 10, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: finished notes on 3.2
Homework: pg 113 # 6, 7ace, 8, 12a, 13 |
November 9, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Had checkpoint on 3.1, started notes on 3.2 (didn't finish). |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | We are currently reading Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice in class. Students should now have questions completed on chapters 1 and 2.
Novel presentations are continuing tomorrow. |
November 8, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Took up homework from yesterday, went over word problem questions, started homework.
Homework: Extra Practice 1
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Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Students were asked to complete the questions for Chapters 1 and 2 on 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice'.
Novel presentations will continue tomorrow. |
November 7, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Did notes on 3.1.
Homework: pg 108 # 5, 6, 11, 14, 15 |
November 4, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Had unit 2 test today |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Students must submit their 'Three Cover' journal on Monday.
We are currently reading 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice' in class. |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a quiz on parts of the body for Thurssday, Nov. 10th. This vocab is available on my website. |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Picture Retakes are Monday |
November 3, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Review for test tomorrow.
Unit 2 Test tomorrow |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Students are asked to have their journal entry on the three covers of 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice' completed for tomorrow's class. |
November 2, 2016 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We've started a new unit on the body and sports. Vocab is on my website. |
November 1, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Went over questions from 2.5. We had a checkpoint on 2.5 (orders of operations).
Homework: Extra Practice 5
Unit 2 Test on Friday
Please bring in Unit 1 Portfolios |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 2 Quiz On Thursday November 10 |
October 30, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: David Lawton | TEST: Chapter 2 Monday, November 7.
Please see my homework page for a study guide. Students were assigned this test on Thursday, Oct 27. They have been given 9 days to study for this test. |
October 28, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Did notes on 2.5 (orders of operations)
No Homework
Unit 2 Test on Nov. 4 |
October 27, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Went over in-class assignment and took up homework questions from 2.4
Homework: review multiplication and division
Unit 2 Test on Nov. 4 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Picture Retakes are Nov. 7.
Walk to Breakfast is tomorrow (Oct. 28) |
October 26, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Went over the checkpoint from yesterday and took notes on 2.4
Homework: pg 87 # 4, 5, 11, 12, 13
Unit 2 Test on Nov. 4
Unit 1 Portfolio due Nov. 1 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Picture Retakes are Nov. 7
Walk to Breakfast is on Friday |
October 25, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: went over homework and had a checkpoint on 2.3.
Homework: Extra Practice 3
Unit 2 Test Nov. 4 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | SECRETS unit test tomorrow. Students have been given a practice test, as well as an outline for the test. |
October 24, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Took notes on 2.3
Homework: pg 80 # 6, 8
Unit 1 Test November 4 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Students have their essay test on the SECRETS unit on Wednesday, October 26th.
They have been given an outline, as well as a practice test to help them prepare. |
October 20, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: In-class Assignment (2.1-2.2) |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Essay test based on the SECRETS unit is scheduled for Wed., Oct. 26. Students have been given a study guide yesterday and a practice test to work on.
***6 Letters to Home assignment is due on Monday, October 24th. |
October 19, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Reviewed for in-class assignment tomorrow.
In-class assignment (2.1-2.2) tomorrow. |
October 17, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Reviewed 2.1. Started and took notes on 2.2
Homework: pg 73 # 4, 6aceg(using distributive property), 7ace (using distributive property)
In-Class Assignment (2.1-2.2) on Thursday, October 20 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Novel assignments are due tomorrow.
WWI, Six Letters to Home are due by Monday, Oct. 24th.
Secrets unit test is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th. |
October 14, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Gave back/went over checkpoints. Had time to work on extra practice sheet.
Homework: Extra Practice 1 worksheet (show all work).
In-Class Assignment (2.1-2.2) on October 20 |
October 13, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: We went over homework from 2.1 and had a checkpoint
Homework: pg 68 # 11 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Novel assignments are due on Tuesday, October 18th.
We are currently finishing up our six letters. Students will have tomorrow in the computer lab, should they choose to type their letters. After this period, students will need to complete their letters on their own time. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Picture Day forms are due tomorrow! (October 14) |
October 12, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Started 2.1 and took notes.
Homework: pg 68 # 8, 10ace |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Picture Day forms are due October 14 (Friday) |
October 11, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Math pilot
No Homework |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 1 Quiz - Thursday October 13th |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a quiz scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18th. Topics include question words / techniques, food, and phrases used for shopping at a market. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | We are currently working on a process piece where students have been asked to write 6 letters.
Novel assignments are due on Tuesday, October 18th.
***Secrets unit test is scheduled for October 26th and 27th. |
October 6, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Had unit 1 test
Have a good Thanksgiving!! |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Picture Day forms are due October 14 |
October 5, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Reviewed for test tomorrow.
Homework: Review
Unit 1 Test tomorrow (October 6) |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Picture Day forms are due on October 14 |
October 4, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Took up last night's homework, gave them class time to start tonight's.
Homework: pg 55 # 13ce, 18, 19 22
Unit 1 Test on October 6 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 1 Quiz - Thursday October 13th |
October 3, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Finish review sheets for tomorrow!
Chapter 1 Quiz next week. Date to follow |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: We went over the Extra Practice Sheets that were for homework over the weekend. Students started to work on the unit review questions.
Homework: pg 55 # 4, 5, 7, 9, 10
Unit 1 test on Thursday, October 6 |
Social Studies Assigned By: David Lawton | Chapter 1 Quiz Wednesday, October 13, Period 1, day 4.
See my Homework page for study materials |
September 30, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Gave back and went over checkpoint. Given some time to work on worksheets.
Homework (if not finished in class): extra practice 6 and 7 worksheets.
Unit 1 test on October 6 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Students have new vocab to study re food. Notes are on my website. |
September 29, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: We did a quick review of 1.6 and 1.7. We went over last night's questions and then had a checkpoint.
Homework: to review for test next week.
Unit 1 Test on October 6 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Students are reminded that tomorrow is Reading Friday.
***Novel Assignments are due on October 14th. |
September 28, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: We did notes and examples on 1.7.
Homework: pg 49 #4-9
Bring in a calculator.
Unit 1 Test on October 6 (next Thursday) |
September 27, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: We went over quiz from last week. We started to take up some of the homework from last night.
Homework (if not finished from last night): pg 43 # 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
Bring a calculator.
Unit 1 test on October 6 (next Thursday) |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Students are reminded to have the novel for Reading Friday.
***Novel Assignments have been distributed, and are due on October 14th. |
September 26, 2016 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Our vocab quiz for tomorrow is postponed until Thursday, September 29th. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: Quickly reviewed what we did last week and took notes on 1.6. We started working on the questions for homework.
Homework (if not finished in class): pg 43 # 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
Unit 1 Test on Oct. 6 |
September 23, 2016 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Students are reminded of their vocab quiz on Tuesday. Notes are on my website. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: We went over the homework from last night. They started to work on an Extra Practice worksheet.
Homework: to finish the Extra Practice worksheet if they didn't finish in class. |
September 22, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Tomorrow is Reading Friday! Bring your novel!
Students will receive their novel assignment tomorrow. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Today: We did section 1.5 and took notes. We started to do some questions from the textbook and what they didn't finish in class is for homework (we will be going over the questions tomorrow).
Homework: pg 34 # 3, 4,5ac, 6ac, 7 |
September 21, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Everyone should have #6 on today's worksheet completed for tomorrow's class.
***Everyone should have their novel in class for reading Friday. The assignments will be distributed then. |
September 20, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Review for quiz (1.1,1.2,1.4) tomorrow. |
September 19, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 30 # 2, 3, 9, 10, 11
Quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.4) on Wednesday |
September 16, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 25 # 5, 8, 9
Quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.4) on Wednesday, September 21 |
September 14, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Laura Doyle | Don't forget your novel for reading Friday! |
September 12, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework:
1.1 - pg 8 # 5, 8, 11, 15, 16
1.2 - pg 15 # 5, 6, 11, 12, 19 |
June 10, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | As we are approaching the end of the year students should make ever effort to pass in all over due work.
As we have wrapped up our last chapter, students will continue to work on a final in-class project. |
June 9, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | This week we have been reviewing for exams. We have gone over past exams and discussed sample answers, time management, and literary terms. Students have received their study guides, list of terms to know, and have reviewed the tests they wrote throughout the school year. Students were encouraged to bring home their study guides and text books to prepare. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | As we are approaching the end of the year students should make ever effort to pass in all over due work.
As we have wrapped up our last chapter, students will continue to work on a final in-class project. |
June 8, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Study for Math Exam (June 15th). |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | As we are approaching the end of the year students should make ever effort to pass in all over due work.
As we have wrapped up our last chapter, students will continue to work on a final in-class project. |
June 7, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | As we are approaching the end of the year students should make ever effort to pass in all over due work.
As we have wrapped up our last chapter, students will continue to work on a final in-class project. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Study for exam (June 15th) |
June 6, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Review for exam on June 15th. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | As we are approaching the end of the year students should make ever effort to pass in all over due work.
As we have wrapped up our last chapter, students will continue to work on a final in-class project. |
June 3, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Exam on June 15th.
Reviews have been given out. More review sheets at https://sites.google.com/site/mathdepartmentspjh/math-8 |
June 1, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | As we are approaching the end of the year students should make ever effort to pass in all over due work.
As we wrap up our last chapter, students will begin work on a final in-class project. |
May 31, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 467 # 6, 7, 11
Unit 8 in-class assignment on Friday.
Final Exam on June 15th (reviews have been handed out). |
May 30, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 460 # 5-8
In-class assignment (unit 8) on Friday (June 3)
Final Exam on June 15 (reviews have been given out). |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | As we are approaching the end of the year students should make ever effort to pass in all over due work.
As we wrap up our last chapter, students will begin work on a final in-class project. |
May 27, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | As we are approaching the end of the year students should make ever effort to pass in all over due work.
As we wrap up our last chapter, students will begin work on a final in-class project. |
May 26, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 10 quiz will be Monday May 30th - not Friday.
Sorry for the confusion! |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 437 # 4, 8, 9, 10
Final Exam on June 15 (start reviewing). |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | As we are approaching the end of the year students should make ever effort to pass in all over due work.
As we wrap up our last chapter, students will begin work on a final in-class project. |
May 25, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | As we are approaching the end of the year students should make ever effort to pass in all over due work.
As we wrap up our last chapter, students will begin work on a final in-class project. |
May 24, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 10 quiz on Friday May 28th |
May 20, 2016 |
Health Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Any outstanding projects (either nutrition or drugs/alcohol projects) should be completed and handed in as soon as possible. |
May 19, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 420 # 4-7, 9, 11
Unit 7 Test on Wednesday, May 25 |
May 18, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 7 test next Wednesday (May 25) |
May 17, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 412 # 9, 12; Extra Practice 3 worksheet
Unit 7 Test on Wednesday, May 25 |
May 12, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | Most students have presented their speeches this week. This is a reminder that the final independent novel assignment is due - the due date has been changed from Friday to Monday, May 16th. |
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. |
May 5, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 372 # 15-22
In-Class Assignment (6.6 and 6.7) on Tuesday, May 10 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | Biography assignments have been returned to students. We worked on editing these today and students were permitted to take these home to complete them. These biographies will be presented to class as speeches beginning on Tuesday, May 10th. All students are expected to be ready to present on that day.
Additionally, the final independent novel assignment was given to students and is due on Friday, May 13th. These must be completed at home.
We have completed the Digital Media unit and are working on a grammar unit. Poetry will begin during the week of May 16th. |
May 3, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 357 # 8, 9, 11; section 6.6 in work booklet.
In-Class Assignment (6.6 & 6.7) on May 10 (Tuesday) |
May 2, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 356 # 4-7 |
April 28, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Unit test covering chapters 4, 5 & 6 on Thursday May, 5. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 6 Test (6.1-6.5)tomorrow, April 29th |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have begun our study of the Interwar years and the changes both economic and political during the period. |
April 26, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 346 # 4, 5, 6, 8, 10
Test (6.1-6.1) on Friday. |
April 25, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 342 # 5, 7aceg, 8aceg, 12aceg, 13
Test (6.1-6.5) on Friday (April 29) |
April 21, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Test on 6.1-6.5 next Friday (April 29) |
April 19, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 336 # 3, 4, 6-9
Unit 5 portfolio is due on Friday. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are currently studying the evolution of government in NL.
Anyone who has not yet presented their Heritage Fair or owes late work must speak to Mr. Lambert. |
April 18, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are currently studying the evolution of government in NL.
Anyone who has not yet presented their Heritage Fair or owes late work must speak to Mr. Lambert. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 331 # 5ace, 6, 8, 9
Unit 5 Portfolios are due Friday, April 22 |
April 15, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | In a timely manner we are currently studying the evolution of government in NL.
Anyone who has not yet presented their Heritage Fair or owes late work must speak to Mr. Lambert. |
April 14, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: 6.1 worksheet
Project was due today, please bring in tomorrow. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | In a timely manner we are currently studying the evolution of government in NL.
Anyone who has not yet presented their Heritage Fair or owes late work must speak to Mr. Lambert. |
April 13, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg324 # 5-9
Project due tomorrow (Thursday) |
April 12, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Project due Thursday. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Anyone who has not yet presented their Heritage Fair must speak to Mr. Lambert. |
April 11, 2016 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Students are reminded of the vocab quiz this Thursday, April 14th |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Project due April 14th (Thursday) |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Anyone who has not yet presented their Heritage Fair must speak to Mr. Lambert. |
April 8, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 5 Quiz - Friday April 15th |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Project due April 14th |
April 7, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Social Studies Chapter 6 test is Friday April 8th. Students are responsible for the full chapter and all notes. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Project is due April 14th |
April 6, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Project due April 14th |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Social Studies Chapter 6 test is Friday April 8th. Students are responsible for the full chapter and all notes.
Field Trip to the Rooms April 7th.
Field trip permission slips are due. |
April 5, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 303 # 5, 6, 7, 8, 11
Checkpoint on 5.9 and 5.10 is tomorrow.
Stock Market Project is due on April 14th. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Social Studies Chapter 6 test is Friday April 8th. Students are responsible for the full chapter and all notes.
Field Trip to the Rooms April 7th.
Field trip permission slips are due. |
April 4, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 298 # 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 |
March 24, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Social Studies test has been postponed until April 8th.
Field Trip to the Rooms April 7th.
Field trip permission slips due. |
March 23, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney |
Assigned to Class: 8-4(206) Social Studies test has been postponed until April 8th.
Field Trip to the Rooms April 7th.
Field trip permission slips due. |
March 22, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Social Studies test has been postponed until April 8th.
Field Trip to the Rooms April 7th.
Field trip permission slips due. |
March 21, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney |
Assigned to Class: 8-4(206) Social Studies test has been postponed until after Easter break.
Field Trip to the Rooms April 7th.
Field trip permission slips due. |
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 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: unit review pg 308 # 1-7, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20-25
In-class assignment is Monday (March 21) |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Social Studies test has been postponed until after Easter break.
Field Trip to the Rooms April 7th.
Field trip permission slips due.
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March 17, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: unit review pg 308 # 1-7, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20-25
In-class assignment is Monday (March 21) |
Health Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Study for Nutrition Test tomorrow (March 18) |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Unit Test Monday March 21st.
Field Trip to the Rooms April 7th. |
March 16, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 291 # 7, 8, 9, 12, 15
In-class assignment on Monday (March 21) |
Health Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Nutrition Test on Friday (March 18) |
March 15, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: Extra Practice 7 worksheet
In-Class Assignment: March 21 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Unit Test Monday March 21st.
Field Trip to the Rooms April 7th. |
Health Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Nutrition test on Friday (March 18) |
March 14, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 284 # 4-8, 12, 15
Unit 5 In-Class Assignment on March 23rd |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Unit Test Monday March 21st. |
March 10, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Once again we have joined our troops in the trenches as we continue our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role in the conflict, and the ramifications to a Lost Generation.
This week we will examine the role of propaganda and its impact on the war
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Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 274 # 8, 9, 10, 11
Unit 5 Test: March 23
If you have not passed in any of your portfolios , please bring them in for tomorrow! |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | Students have received their marks for the test on 'The Outsiders'. They have also presented their novel assignments/theme spreads. This week we began research for our next process piece, a biography assignment. We will continue working on this in class next week. |
Health Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in your Food For Thought Projects for tomorrow- they are due! |
March 9, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Quiz on chapter 4 - Monday March 14th
Term 1 ends Friday, March 11th - all missing work needs to be submitted by then. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 267 # 7, 9, 11, 14
Any portfolios need to be handed in by Friday. |
Health Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Food for Thought Project needs to be in by Friday (March 11). |
March 4, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Once again we have joined our troops in the trenches as we continue our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role in the conflict, and the ramifications to a Lost Generation.
This week we will examine the role of propaganda and its impact on the war
Propaganda Poster In-class Assignment will be assigned this week.
Bring colouring leads.
All overdue work must be submitted by Monday. |
March 3, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: Extra practice 3 and 4 (questions 1-4 on each)
Quiz (5.1-5.4) on Tuesday (March 8)
Unit 4 portfolio due Monday (March 7) |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Once again we have joined our troops in the trenches as we continue our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role in the conflict, and the ramifications to a Lost Generation.
This week we will examine the role of propaganda and its impact on the war
Propaganda Poster In-class Assignment will be assigned this week.
Bring colouring leads. |
March 2, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | This is a reminder that we will be having a test on Thursday, March 3 on 'The Outsiders'. There will be 15 multiple choice, 5 matching, and one constructed response/essay answer. Our focus has been on conflict and theme. We have practiced 4 paragraph responses in class. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: finish worksheet on sale tax and discount
Quiz (5.1-5.4): Tuesday, March 8 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Once again we have joined our troops in the trenches as we continue our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role in the conflict, and the ramifications to a Lost Generation.
This week we will examine the role of propaganda and its impact on the war
Propaganda Poster In-class Assignment will be assigned this week. |
March 1, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Once again we have joined our troops in the trenches as we continue our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role in the conflict, and the ramifications to a Lost Generation.
This week we will examine the role of propaganda and its impact on the war
Propaganda Poster In-class Assignment will be assigned this week.
Heritage Fair Project now past due.
Rough copies are now past due.
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Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 253 # 5, 6, 8, 9
Quiz (5.1-5.4) on Tuesday (March 8) |
February 29, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 252 # 3, 4, 7
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French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are doing a cultural unit on France. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Once again we have joined our troops in the trenches as we continue our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role in the conflict, and the ramifications to a Lost Generation.
This week we will examine the role of propaganda and its impact on the war
Propaganda Poster In-class Assignment will be assigned this week.
Heritage Fair Project now past due.
Rough copies are now past due.
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Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Science Fair projects are now due! |
February 26, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Once again we have joined our troops in the trenches as we continue our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role in the conflict, and the ramifications to a Lost Generation.
Heritage Fair Project now past due.
Rough copies are now past due.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment.Now past due. |
February 24, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: Extra Practice 2 worksheet |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Once again we have joined our troops in the trenches as we continue our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role in the conflict, and the ramifications to a Lost Generation.
Heritage Fair Project now past due.
Rough copies are now past due.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment.Now past due. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Bring in permission forms and money for Spirit Day on Friday. |
February 23, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 246 # 5, 6, 7, 11a
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Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring back signed permission forms for tomorrow for Spirit day on Friday. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We have completed reading 'The Outsiders' and are preparing for next week's test on Thursday, March 3. We are discussing character development, theme, and conflict. Practice questions and sample answers are being reviewed in class. |
February 22, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: Extra Practice 1 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have briefly paused our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role to allow the class to present their Heritage Fair projects.
Heritage Fair Project now past due.
Rough copies are now past due.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment.Now past due. |
February 18, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have briefly paused our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role to allow the class to present their Heritage Fair projects.
Heritage Fair Project now past due.
Rough copies are now past due.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment.Now past due. |
February 17, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: 2 worksheets on fractions/percents/decimals |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney |
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Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have briefly paused our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role to allow the class to present their Heritage Fair projects.
Heritage Fair Project now past due.
Rough copies are now past due.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment.Now past due. |
February 15, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Unit Test Tomorrow - Fluids
Science Fair Projects are due in 2 weeks - on Feb. 29th. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have briefly paused our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role to allow the class to present their Heritage Fair projects.
Heritage Fair Project now past due.
Rough copies are now past due.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment.Now past due. |
February 12, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Recovery Assessment part 2 (long answers) is on Monday (Feb. 15). Please bring a calculator. |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are studying the past tense with the verb avoir. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | This week we continued with 'The Outsiders'. We will be discussing setting, theme, conflict, and character. There will be a test on the novel on Thursday, March 3. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have briefly paused our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role to allow the class to present their Heritage Fair projects.
Heritage Fair Project now past due.
Rough copies are now past due.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment.Now past due. |
February 11, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | REVIEW SHEET NEEDS TO COMPLETED FOR TOMORROW'S CLASS!
Unit Test on Tuesday February 16
Covering chapters 7, 8 & 9
Review sheet on my webpage!
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Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Recovery Assessment part one (multiple choice) is tomorrow (Feb. 12). Please review. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have briefly paused our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role to allow the class to present their Heritage Fair projects.
Heritage Fair Project now past due.
Rough copies are now past due.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment. Students have received two class periods to work on this assignment, it is now required to be completed as homework. Now past due. |
February 10, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have started our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role. While there is no homework for this chapter yet, there is still plenty to do.
Heritage Fair Project due today.
Rough copies are now past due.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment. Students have received two class periods to work on this assignment, it is now required to be completed as homework. Now past due. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Recovery Assessment (units 1-4) is on Friday and Monday (Feb. 12 and 15).
I will be having extra math help in my room at lunch. |
February 8, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Recovery Assessment (units 1-4) is on Feb 11-12. If there is a snow day tomorrow (Feb. 9) it will be moved to Feb. 12 and 15 (Friday and Monday).
Homework: units 2 and 3 from review booklet.
Extra Review: pg 166 # 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have started our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role. While there is no homework for this chapter yet, there is still plenty to do.
Heritage Fair Project Due today-Feb 8th.
Rough copies are now past due.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment. Students have received two class periods to work on this assignment, it is now required to be completed as homework. Now past due. |
February 5, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have started our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role. While there is no homework for this chapter yet, there is still plenty to do.
Heritage Fair Project Due Feb 8th. Rough copies are now past due.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment. Students have received two class periods to work on this assignment, it is now required to be completed as homework. Now past due.
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February 4, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 166 # 2, 3, 5, 6
Recovery Assessment (units 1-4): Feb. 11-12 |
February 3, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Recovery Assessment (units 1-4) is Feb. 11-12
Homework: Unit 1 of review booklet |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Unit Test covering chapters 7, 8 & 9 on Tuesday, February 16.
Review sheet on my web page! |
February 2, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Recovery Assessment (units 1-4): Feb. 11-12 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have started our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's role. While there is no homework for this chapter yet, there is still plenty to do.
Heritage Fair Project Due Feb 8th.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment. Students have received two class periods to work on this assignment, it is now required to be completed as homework. Due Today Feb 2nd.
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February 1, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have started our study of The Great War (WWI)and NL's, while there is no homework for this chapter yet, there is still plenty to do.
Heritage Fair Project Due Feb 8th.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment. Students have received two class periods to work on this assignment, it is now required to be completed as homework. Due Feb 2nd. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Review for unit 4 test tomorrow (Feb.2).
Please bring a calculator to class.
Recovery Assessment (units 1-4): Feb. 11-12 |
January 29, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | Students have received their Independent novel assignment. This is due on Thursday, February 18th. This assignment is a THEME SPREAD. This should be presented on a half sheet of Bristol board and should include:
-a statement of the novel's theme
-an introduction ( approximately 1 paragraph)
-a visual(s)
-a quote related to the theme ( from the novel or from elsewhere)
-a poem of your own creation about your novel/theme
Student projects from previous years are on display in the classroom as examples of how this project may be completed.
In class, we have begun our discussion of the in-class novel, 'The Outsiders'. We will be reading this as a group and discussing and writing about themes, character, chapter summaries, etc. This will be our focus for most of the month of February. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 223 # 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16
Unit 4 Test: Feb. 2
Recovery Assessment (units 1-4): Feb. 11-12 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Project Due Feb 8th.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment. Students have received two class periods to work on this assignment, it is now required to be completed as homework. Due Feb 2nd.
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January 28, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 218 # 5, 6, 8, 10
Unit 4 Test: Feb. 2
Recovery Assessment (units 1-4): Feb. 11-12 |
January 27, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: Extra Practice 5 (not #2) and Extra Practice 6 (not #4)
Unit 4 Test: Feb.2
Recovery Assessment (units 1-4): Feb. 11-12 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Our focus is the 'superlative' ... how to say ' the most / least' and ' best / worst' with adjectives. |
January 26, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 205 # 4-7, 10
Unit 4 test: Feb. 2 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Project Due Feb 8th.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment. Students will receive two class periods to work on this assignment, it will then be required to be completed as homework. Due Feb 2nd.
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Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney |
Independent Novel Assignment Due Feb 15th.
Feature Article Due Feb 5th
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January 25, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 198 # 4, 7, 12
Unit 4 test: Feb. 2
Recovery Assessment (units 1-4): Feb. 11-12 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Project Due Feb 8th.
Chapter 5: Independent Assignment. Students will receive two class periods to work on this assignment, it will then be required to be completed as homework. Due Feb 2nd. |
January 22, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Students are currently working on an in-class/take home assignment for Chapter 5. |
January 21, 2016 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Students are reminded that Heritage Fair Projects are due Feb 8th.
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Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Review for quiz (on 4.1-4.4, 4.7) tomorrow. Please bring a calculator to class. |
January 20, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are having our test on THURSDAY, JANUARY 21st. Students have been given a list of terms to study with a focus on conflict, plot, point of view, suspense, setting, and theme. We also wrote a sample answer on CONFLICT in class today and students were given a copy to take home as review.
The test will be a short story/narrative ( either fiction or non-fiction) with 5 multiple choice and 2 long answer questions. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Review for quiz (4.1-4.4, 4.7)
Quiz has been moved to Friday, January 22 |
January 18, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 194 # 1-5
Quiz on 4.1-4.4, 4.7 on Wednesday (Jan. 21) |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Science Quiz tomorrow January 19th |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Vocab quiz reminder for tomorrow. Also, our next topic is how to say ' most / least, best / worst '. |
January 15, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 212 # 6a, 8, 9, 10
Quiz on 4.1-4.4, 4.7 next Wednesday |
January 14, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: 1 and 2 on worksheet |
January 13, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 191 # 6, 8, 9 (if not finished from last night)
Bring calculator for tomorrow. |
January 12, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 8 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 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 3 portfolio was due last Friday, please bring it in if you haven't already. |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Students should be reviewing their vocab to date for unit 3. A quiz is expected for next week. |
January 6, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 3 Portfolio is due Friday (Jan. 8).
Homework: pg 181 # 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Students were all given the 'Heritage Fair' Assignment Monday, in class. All students should have their topic sheet signed and passed in for approval by Friday... |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have started a new unit with a theme about styles / interests of past decades. Vocab 1 is posted online. |
Religion Assigned By: Christina Peddle | 'Name Project' is due next Religion class (Mon. Jan. 11) |
January 5, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 3 Portfolio is due Friday (Jan. 8).
Homework: finish both sides of 3-D shape worksheet |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | Welcome back and happy New Year! We are continuing with the Narrative/short story unit. We will have a test on this unit on January 20th.
This week we will begin 'Reading Friday'. We went to the school LRC this morning for 15 minutes to look through books but students may bring in a novel from home. Please have a novel for this Friday's class. |
January 4, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Portfolio for unit 3 are due Jan. 8 (this Friday).
Homework: pg 174 # 6-10 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Students were all given the 'Heritage Fair' Assignment today in class. For Thursday's class please have the topic sheet completed with your parent's signature. This includes listing your 4 sub-topics as shown in the example. |
December 15, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Review for unit 3 test tomorrow (Dec. 16) |
December 14, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Review for Unit 3 Test on Wed. (Dec. 16) |
December 9, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: finish #6 on word problem worksheet
Unit 3 Test on Dec. 16 |
December 8, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 151 # 4-9
Unit 3 Test on Dec. 16 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 7 Quiz - Tuesday Dec. 15th |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in any spare change for our jar for our families. Thank you. |
December 7, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 3 test on Dec. 16 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Don't forget to bring in any spare change for our families and our gift bag. |
December 3, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Review for checkpoint tomorrow.
Checkpoint: Dec. 4
Test (Unit 3): Dec. 16 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Winter Drive is still happening, if you have any old/small winter clothing please bring them in.
Please bring in any spare change for our jar (for those families that are less fortunate within our own school). |
December 2, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 160 # 14, 18, 19, 22, 23
Checkpoint on 3.5-3.7: Dec. 4
Chapter 3 Test: Dec. 16 |
December 1, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 145 # 5, 9, 10 |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Retake picture forms are due TOMORROW.
If you have any winter clothing that you are not using, please bring them in for our winter clothing drive. |
November 30, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | Reminder: We are having a test on 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice' on Thursday, December 3rd. We are reviewing simile, metaphor, setting, main message/theme, character development, and conflict. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 139 # 5, 7, 9 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Anyone who got picture retakes, they are due back by Wednesday, Dec. 2.
Bring in any old winter clothing that you are not using anymore for our Winter Clothing Drive. |
November 24, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 132 # 3, 6, 8ab, 9ab |
November 23, 2015 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We've begun a new unit. Students have vocab posted online to study. |
November 20, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | In-class Assignment on 3.1-3.4 is Monday, Nov. 23
Homework is to review |
November 19, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | In-class Assignment: on Monday (Nov. 23) on 3.1-3.4
Homework: pg 128 # 3, 4-6(ac), 7, 8(ac) |
November 18, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Unit Test covering chapters 1, 2 & 3 on Tuesday, Nov. 24th.
Review sheet on my webpage! |
November 17, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 125 # 9, 10, 12
In-Class Assignment: November 20 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a listening quiz on adjectives on Thursday, Nov. 19th |
November 16, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | This week we will continue reading and discussing, 'Catch me Once, Catch me Twice'. We will have a test on this novel on Thursday, December 3. We will be discussing conflict ( internal, interpersonal, external), theme or main message, character development, and setting. |
November 13, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Portfolios for unit 2 were due Thursday (Nov. 12), please bring them in on Monday if you haven't already.
Homework: Extra Practice 3 Worksheet |
November 12, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 2 Socials Test; Tuesday, November 24th.
Students have all the notes(charted and organized) for Beothuk, Mi'maq, Innu, and Inuit. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 2 Portfolios were due today, bring them in tomorrow if you haven't already.
Homework: pg 118 # 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12a (for all just multiply- don't estimate or use benchmarks) |
November 11, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 2 Socials Test; Tuesday, November 24th.
Students have all the notes(charted and organized) for Beothuk, Mi'maq, Innu, and Inuit. |
November 10, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 2 Portfolio is due Nov. 12
Homework: Extra Practice Sheets 1 and 2 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Unit Test covering chapters 1, 2 & 3 will be on Tuesday, November 24th |
November 9, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 2 Portfolios are due Nov. 12 (Thursday)
Homework: pg 113 # 6, 10 |
November 5, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 2 Portfolio due Thurs., Nov. 12 |
November 4, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 2 Portfoloio due Nov. 12 |
November 3, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are reading the novel, 'Catch me Once, Catch me Twice' by Janet McNaughton. We will be working on this for the next few weeks. Students will be answering chapter questions in class and will be given a final project and novel quiz once we have the novel discussion completed. |
November 2, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we continued learning about the Beothuk, in chapter 2.
Today we reviewed the Chapter 1 terms for Tuesday's Quiz... we also reviewed the Labrador Map for Tuesday's Quiz...
Marks for Family Heirloom/Family Story Presentations are posted now... as are the Newfoundland Map Quiz |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Review for Unit 2 Test tomorrow |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Students are doing an inclass writing / speaking project involving a dilague at a marketplace. Our next focus of study will be on adjectives: masculine, feminine, singular, and plural forms. |
October 29, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: finish up to and including 2.5 in work booklet
Test: Unit 2 test is on Tuesday (Nov. 3) |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we reviewed the Chpater 1 terms for Tuesday's Quiz... we also reviewed the Labrador Map for Tuesday's Quiz...
Marks for Family Heirloom/Family Story Presentations are posted now... as are the Newfoundland Map Quiz... Some students are doing a re-write tomorrow for their Newfoundland Map Quiz... Please remember to study!! |
October 28, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 2 Test is next Tuesday (Nov.3)
Homework: Extra Practice 5 Worksheet (don't need to do #5) |
October 27, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 92 # 8, 9, 10 (all of them)
Unit 2 test has been moved from next Wednesday to next Tuesday (Nov. 3). |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | In Class Quiz on Tuesday, Nov 3rd
Content: Labrador Map as given
and Chapter 1 Terms as given in review |
October 26, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 87 # 4, 5, (acegi), 7
Test: Unit 2 Test next Wednesday (Nov.4) |
October 23, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: Extra Practice Worksheet 3 (dividing using models)
Unit 2 Test is Wednesday, November 4 |
October 22, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 81# 6 (using number lines)
Unit 2 test is Wednesday, November 4 |
October 21, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | REMINDER: We are having a test Thursday, October 22nd. Students are expected to know how to identify and explain the following:
purpose and audience/main idea/making connections ( text-text, text-self,text-world) |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Had in-class assignment today, no homework. |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 2 Quiz - Friday, October 30 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | In Class Quiz today on Newfoundland Map...
Tuesday Nov 3 there will be an in-class Quiz on the Labrador Map and on the terms from Chapter 1. |
October 20, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | In-class Assignment tomorrow (Oct. 21), you are allowed to use your notes.
Portfolios were due yesterday, if you haven't already brought it in please do so tomorrow.
Homework: pg 83# 1, 3, 4, 6 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Filled in information sheets are due.
Halloween Dash for Cash tickets and money can be brought to homeroom. If you need more tickets, they are available in the office. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | There will be an in class mapping evaluation project for students to complete tomorrow, Oct 21. They will to point out and label the Bays of Newfoundland. They will need to be able to name the Peninsulas of Newfoundland. They will also have to correctly label all of the Newfoundland communities as given on their sample map that we completed in class. |
October 19, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | In-class Assignment on Wednesday (Oct. 21)
Homework: pg 73 #4, 6
Portfolios were due today. |
October 16, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Portfolios for Unit 1 are due on Monday, October 19
Homework: Extra Practice 2 worksheet
In-class Assignment will be next Wednesday, October 21 (2.1, 2.2) |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in filled info sheets!
School picture forms are due on Monday, October 19. Re-takes are November 10.
Halloween Dash for Cash tickets and money can be brought to homeroom. |
October 15, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Extra Practice 1 worksheet due tomorrow.
Portfolios on Unit 1 are now due MONDAY, October 19.
In-Class Assignment on 2.1 and 2.2 next Wednesday, October 21 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | This week we are discussing purpose and audience and reviewing the concept of 'making connections'. A test review sheet has been given to students in preparation for the UNIT TEST NEXT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd.
INDEPENDENT NOVEL ASSIGNMENTS/PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Please bring in filled information sheets!
School picture forms are due on Monday, October 19. Re-takes are November 10
Any Halloween Dash for Cash tickets and money can be brought to homeroom. |
October 14, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 68 # 8, 9, 11
Portfolios are due Friday, October 16 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Reminder... In-class Project on NL Bays/ Peninsulas/ Communities Wednesday, Oct 21!!!
Handout for terms and definitions should be completed this class. |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are learning vocab and expressions related to the market place. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Bring in filled in information sheets!
Bring in 'Halloween Dash for Cash' forms and money |
October 13, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Note date change: There will be an in class mapping evaluation project for students to complete on Friday, October 21. They will need a blue crayon to colour the Bays of Newfoundland. They will need a green crayon to colour the Peninsulas of Newfoundland. They will also have to correctly label all of the Newfoundland communities as given on their sample map that we completed in class. The students have enjoyed this activity when I guided them and they have been getting, and will continue to get some practice in each class.
In the meantime, all students have a handout to complete... this is a review of terms and a few basic questions that are important for this Chapter. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework:
2.1 worksheet in booklet
Portfolios due Friday, October 16 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | Students are continuing with the Global Citizens unit. We will be having a test next Thursday, October 22nd.
Book reports are due for presentation this Friday, October 22nd. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Bring in filled information sheets! |
October 10, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Unit 1 portfolios due Friday, October 16 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Picture day forms are due back by October 19 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | ote date change: There will be an in class mapping evaluation project for students to complete on Friday, October 23. They will need a blue crayon to colour the Bays of Newfoundland. They will need a green crayon to colour the Peninsulas of Newfoundland. They will also have to correctly label all of the Newfoundland communities as given on their sample map that we completed in class. The students have enjoyed this activity when I guided them and they have been getting, and will continue to get some practice in each class. |
October 9, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Note date change: There will be an in class mapping evaluation project for students to complete on Friday, October 23. They will need a blue crayon to colour the Bays of Newfoundland. They will need a green crayon to colour the Peninsulas of Newfoundland. They will also have to correctly label all of the Newfoundland communities as given on their sample map that we completed in class. The students have enjoyed this activity when I guided them and they have been getting, and will continue to get some practice in each class. |
October 7, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today students learned about Collective History, Individual History, Primary Sources of Information, Secondary Sources of Information. We did lots of examples and definitions.
There will be an in class mapping evaluation project for students to complete on Thursday, October 22. They will need a blue crayon to colour the Bays of Newfoundland. They will need a green crayon to colour the Peninsulas of Newfoundland. They will also have to correctly label all of the Newfoundland communities as given on their sample map that we completed in class. The students have enjoyed this activity when I guided them and they have been getting, and will continue to get some practice in each class. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Bring cans for Canned Food Drive.
Bring loonies for Kids Eat Smart Breakfast Program.
Bring in filled information sheets!! |
October 6, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Review for Unit 1 test tomorrow (Oct. 7) |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Don't forget to bring canned food in this week! |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Students finished presenting their Stories/ Heirlooms....
All students were given the maps they have been coloring and labeling, for review.... there will be an in class assignment coming on this soon. |
October 5, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Test on Wednesday, October 7 (Chapter 1)
Homework: Unit Review- pg 54# 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 18 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 1 Quiz tomorrow |
October 2, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | 2 worksheets for homework (1.6 and 1.7).
Test on Wednesday, October 7 (chapter 1) |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | This week we continued to work on the Global Issues letter/process piece. This should be finished early next week. Students are reminded to continue reading their novels at home. |
October 1, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 49 # 4, 5, 6 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Students will continue presenting their Heirloom/ Family Story... there are a few who have not completed their presentation because they do not have it completed. It was due Monday passed. |
September 30, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 43# 4, 6
Unit 1 Test: October 7 (next Wednesday) |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 1 Quiz on Tuesday, October 6th |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | A reminder of our vocab /quiz on Friday...notes are online. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today students began presenting their Family Story/ Heirloom Project.
Please ensure you all have this completed and are ready to present next class. |
September 29, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Had checkpoint today on 1.5.
Homework: Extra Practice worksheet 5 (only # 1 and 2) |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | Today we went to the LRC to work on our global issues process piece/letter. We will continue with this assignment in class for the remainder of this week. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today students copied notes on the beginning of chapter 1... defining Collective Past, Individual Past, Primary Source and Secondary Source. All students have their textbooks now.
Family Story/ Heirloom Presentations begin tomorrow... |
September 28, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Homework: pg 34 # 5,6,9 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a vocab quiz on Friday, Oct 2nd, day #4. Pease refer to my homework website for notes. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | The date of the teacher PD day has been changed from October 2nd to October 9th. As a result, the Independent novel assignment will now be due on October 16th. Everyone must be prepared to present on that day.
Today, we continued with the Global Citizens unit. We are discussing themes and constructed response answers to a short story from our text entitled, 'Two Islands' by Ivan Gantschev.
On Tuesday, September 29th we will be going to the LRC to begin research for our process piece/letter assignment. |
September 25, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Started 1.5
Homework: pg 34 # 3, 4 |
September 24, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Had quiz today on 1.1, 1.2, 1.4.
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Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Students should now know all of the Peninsulas of Newfoundland and Labrador. They should be able to label them all and colour them.
Students should also be aware of the main Bays in Newfoundland... be able to colour them in and label them.
We started looking at the main communities that span across NL and students should be looking at these and becoming familiar with these areas.
Family Heirloom Project/Story-Telling Project Is due Monday, September, 28 and will be presented in class next week. |
September 22, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Quiz on 1.1, 1.2, and 1.4 on Thursday, September 24
Had a journal on 1.4
Homework: worksheet on 1.2 and 1.3 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Picture Day is Thursday, September 24.
Terry Fox pledge sheets are available in my room. |
September 21, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Christina Peddle | Went over 1.4 questions.
Quiz on Thursday (September 24) on 1.1, 1.2, and 1.4
Homework: pg 25 # 10 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have reviewed regular verbs. Our focus now is on some vocab for unit one. Please see my school website for this and for future notes. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Students were handed out their first Social Studies Assignment' Story-Telling.... Students will present a Story-about some family history or Family Heirloom...Students will begin presenting these on Monday, September 28th.
Today all students completed their maps by placing all of the bays and peninsulas on their map with my guidance. Please ask them to keep reviewing this information as there will be a short quiz in 2-3 weeks. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are continuing with the Global Citizens unit. We discussed and began work sheets today in class.
Students are reminded to continue reading their novels at home and to bring them along to class on Friday. If the novel has been completed, students may begin working on their novel project during Friday's class. |
September 17, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Students are becoming familiar with Newfoundland and Labrador's geographic structure. We learned about Landforms, waterforms and communities and went over examples of each. Students are expected to identify and label all peninsulas and bays on the NL Map as well as understand the location of some of the key NL communities. Students will be quizzed on this in a few weeks. The date will be posted. |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Curriculum Night tonight @ 7PM! |
Francais Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We've been reviewing regular verbs, nouns, and use of dictionaries. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | Students have been to the school library (LRC) where they were able to pick their first of 4 independent novels. This Friday, September 18th, we will have our first 'Reading Friday'. Students will receive their assignment on Friday. This is due on Friday, October 9th.
We have also started unit 1 of 'Literacy 8', entitled 'Global Citizens'. We will study a variety of both fiction and non-fiction essays, short stories, and poems. The test on this unit will be in late October. At least a one week notice will be given on the homework page.
Additionally, next week we will begin our first process piece. This will be in the form of a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and will be on a global issue that is of concern to the student. This will be due on October 1st or 2nd. This is an in-class assignment. |
September 15, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | This week students wrote their first journal entry, 'All About Me.' This was a multi-paragraph entry which was written in class.
Students were also brought to the school library or LRC ( learning resource centre) where they had the opportunity to sign out a novel. We will have a 'Reading Friday' this week where students will read their first of 4 independent novels. This may be a school novel or one which has been brought from home. The assignment for this novel will be given to students on Friday, September 18th and is due on Friday, October 9th.
Students also received their text book, 'Literacy 7'. We will begin unit one, 'Step Up', later this week. This unit includes short stories, non-fiction essays, as well as poetry. |
June 16, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Students have been given several samples of scientific literacy exams. Please continue to review these at home. |
June 15, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Students have been given several samples of scientific literacy exams. Please continue to review these at home. |
June 12, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | we are reviewing for scientific literacy - sample exams have been passed out in class. Please review at home |
June 11, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | we are reviewing for scientific literacy - sample exams have been passed out in class |
June 8, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test on cells - chapter 10 and 11 tomorrow |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test on cells - chapter 10 and 11 tomorrow |
June 4, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | In Class Assessment tomorrow on Unit 8 covering all 6 sections.If the grade in this ICA is better than that in a previous assessment, then it can be a replacement for the lesser grade. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test Tuesday June 9 - ch 10 and 11 |
June 3, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test Tuesday June 9 - ch 10 and 11 |
June 2, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test June 9. Chapters 10 and 11 |
June 1, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | There will be an Assignment on unit 8 on Friday- this will be open book/notes. This unit is mostly hands on.
Copies of previous exams have been handed out as a start to review for the final exam.Further review will be passed out next week. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test June 9. Chapters 10 and 11.
Scientific Literacy assessment Friday, June 19. |
May 28, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test June 9. Chapters 10 and 11.
Scientific Literacy assessment Friday, June 19. |
May 27, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Students should be working on unit reviews for each chapter in preparation for their final math exam- it covers everything from September to June. Also a copy of the 2013 exam has been handed out a couple of weeks ago as review. |
May 25, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | quiz tomorrow on ch 10 - the cell and microscope |
May 22, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Quiz on Tuesday, ch 10 |
May 20, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Quiz on ch 4 next Tuesday. Notes have been passed out in class. |
May 19, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 411-413 # 3-12 and 15
Math Test Friday, May 22 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Quiz on ch 10 next Tuesday may 26. Notes passed out in class today. |
Health Assigned By: Rose Drover | All Health projects are due and as of today will be overdue if not passed in. |
May 11, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete # 3,4 5 on pages 387-388
Tomorrow we will work on continuing Page 387-390 # 3 through 10 and 13 |
May 7, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Reminder: Unit test tomorrow. |
May 6, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test optics Friday may 8 |
May 5, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test on optics moved ahead to Friday May 8. Study guide passed out last week. |
May 4, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test on optics moved ahead to Friday May 8. Study guide passed out last week. |
April 30, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Students should be working on Pages 378-379 in the Units 1-6 Cumulative Review section. This is a guide to starting their study patterns for their final Exam in June.
Also, There will be a TEST on Sections 6.6 and 6.7 only on Thursday- May 7th |
April 27, 2015 |
Health Assigned By: Rose Drover | Students are working on the term 2 project on DRUGS and their Effects, due May 15th |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | In Class Assessment tomorrow on sections 6.1 to 6.5 only (where calculators,books and notes are allowed)
Sections 6.6 and 6.7 will be assessed on May 7th
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April 24, 2015 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a vocab quiz for the current unit re science, and vocab for 'connectors and expressions of time'...this will be Thursday, April 30 |
April 21, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 6 Socials Test.....
Open Book Test on Wednesday, April 22 |
April 16, 2015 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We've been a unit with a theme on science. New vocab is posted. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Optic Unit Test on May 6th. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Independent Novel Assignment was given... Due Date is May 20th
Rough Drafts are due for Biographies.....
We begin a new unit on Monday!!! |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 6 Socials Test.....
Open Book Test on Wednesday, April 22 |
March 31, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | quiz tomorrow ch 4 |
March 30, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Quiz on ch 4 on Wed April 1 |
March 27, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Quiz on chapter 4 on Wednesday April 1. A copy of notes have been passed out in class. If you would like an electronic copy please email me at colleenledwell@nlesd.ca |
March 26, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we discussed the spark that started the First World War, we also discussed the 4 main causes of WWI and the existing conflicts that were present in 1914. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we focused on writing the 'rough' draft of our biographies from the jots notes already taken. All students should be well on their way to completing this rough draft and have it completed for Tuesday. Remember that 500-700 words means you need a lot of information abut your person. |
March 25, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today was our 3rd period of using the computers and the internet to research your chosen 'person' to complete your biography. All students should have enough jot notes taken now to write your rough draft in class tomorrow. If not, you must get some more information before tomorrow's class. |
March 24, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Math In Class assessment tomorrow on unit 5 (all 10 sections) |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Math In Class assessment tomorrow on unit 5 (all 10 sections) |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Rose Drover | LATE MATH PROJECTS are OVERDUE:
Several grade 8(4) students have not yet handed in their Math projects on the STOCK MARKET. They were due on March 18th(last Wednesday).a mark of 0% has been written in Power school until such time as the project is passed in. This may result in failing averages for some students. Deadlines are important. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Quiz on chapter 4 Wed April 1. |
March 23, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Math In Class Assessment - Wednesday , March 25th on all 10 sections of Unit 5.
(This is open book but prepare for this assessment as if it were a test.) |
March 17, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | ELA Test on 'The Outsider's' Thursday, March 18th... Question Booklet is due that day!
All students should have the 3 possible essay questions that may be asked on the demand test. All students should also have graphic organizers to help organize your ideas in jot notes.
Last day and today we focused on Johnny and Dally's characters; Who is more gallant? Complete the graphic organizer for this question.
We also had a look at.....
What is the significance of the title? Explain by discussing just who the outsiders are in the novel.
Which group has more advantages in the book, the Socs? or the Greasers? Compare and contrast. |
March 13, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | ELA Test on 'The Outsider's' Wednesday, March 18th... Question Booklet is due that day!
Today we looked at Johnny and Dally's characters; Who is more gallant? Complete the graphic organizer for this question. |
March 12, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we completed 'The Outsider's' Novel... All students should have all questions completed up to chapter 9 and now should be finishing up Chapter 10-12. This booklet is due on Thursday, March 19th, your test day, before you start your test. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Projects!!! |
March 11, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Unit Test on 'The Outsider's' Thursday, March 19th.
All students should have all chapter questions completed up to and including chapter 9. We have completed reading up to and including chapter 10. |
March 10, 2015 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are doing a unit about France involving research at school and video clips. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Unit Test on 'The Outsider's' Thursday, March 18th, Period 4.
All students should have all chapter questions completed up to and including chapter 9. We have completed reading up to and including chapter 9. |
March 9, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Unit Test on 'The Outsider's' Thursday, March 19th.
All students should have all chapter questions completed up to and including chapter 7. We have completed reading up to and including chapter 8.
Upon checking the assigned homework in the last 2 weeks, I see that not many students in this class have been doing their regular homework, as it has been assigned. This will reflect in your marks. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Presentations continued today. |
March 6, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete #5 and #7 on page 284 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Good luck to students competing in the model bridge competition on Saturday. I sent an email to all students who told me they would be going with the details for tomorrow in case you did not hear the announcement to pick up your sheet at the office this afternoon. |
March 3, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Thursday we will be completing our 'Role Play' based on the fountain scene.
All students should be completed their question booklet on The Outsider's up to and including chapter 6.
The 2 Journal Entries should be handed in:
#1 How Far Would you go for a Friend?
#2 Describe Johnny's character write a minimum of 10 sentences...
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Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Presentations |
February 28, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Science project is due March 2 |
February 25, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Reminder: Science Project is due march 2 |
February 24, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Project due date is March 2. Continue to work on the project you chose - science booklet or science fair or bridge |
February 23, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Presentations begin on Monday, March, 2!!!
All students should have passed in their handout from the video 'I Remain Your Loving Son'... we watched this for 2 periods and had to answer questions.
Switched from last week's ELA
We completed a survey in the lab, for the school.
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Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Project due date is March 2. Continue to work on the project you chose - science booklet or science fair or bridge |
February 19, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Literature Circle handout is due tomorrow!!!
Today we read Chapter 4 of The Outsider's, aloud, please make sure you have you have your character's feeling completed for our 'role play'
Please ensure you have
JE #1 completed... How Far Would you Go for a friend?
Journal Entry #2 of 'The Outsiders'
Describe Johnny as he is described by S.E. Hinton in the first 2 chapters.
Chapters 1,2 and 3 Questions from your student booklet should be completed for Monday. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Project due date is March 2. Continue to work on the project you chose - science booklet or science fair or bridge |
February 18, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Math quiz (sections 5.1 to 5.3) on FRIDAY- Feb 20th
Complete page 253 # 5,8,9,10 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Project due date is March 2. Continue to work on the project you chose - bridge, science booklet or science fair. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Projects are now due, Monday, March 2
All students should have their rough draft completed and should be getting the final project completed.
Today we began a video entitled 'I Remain Your Loving Son', students are completing a handout in class based on this film about the Newfoundland Regiment. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All students should be working on their Journal Entry #2 of 'The Outsiders'
Describe Johnny as he is described by S.E. Hinton in the first 2 chapters.
All questions from chapters 1 and 2 should be completed. |
February 10, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test tomorrow. Ch 7,8,9 |
February 9, 2015 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a quiz tomorrow on the superlative |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Reminder that Literature Circles reading assignment and handout are due Fridays!!!!
Today we started discussing 'The Outsider's' novel... Please make sure you completed your journal entry... a minimum of 12 sentences discussing....'How far would you go for a friend?' |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | unit test on Feb 11- Unit 3 in the textbook - it starts on page 262- chapters 7,8 and 9
March 2 - science project due. For Grade 8 the choices are the booklet, bridge or science fair. |
February 6, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Science Project due march 2
Unit test Wed Feb 11 |
February 5, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Tomorrow is Literature Circle Day!!!! Make sure you have your book sections read and your 2 sided Last week only 1 person was prepared for class. You are responsible for completing the assigned reading and handout each week, even if you miss a few days of school, unless your parent notifies me. If participation is not improved I will revert to the 'old' assignments/ presentations for Independent Novel Project. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we worked on our research on our 4 Subtitles.... Students should have their thought web handout completed and passed in.... the rough draft is due Friday(Feb 6th).... make sure if you are not completed your rough draft you need to work on this at home too. You really need this completed for Monday at the latest! |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test Feb 11 |
February 4, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | unit test on feb 11 |
February 3, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we worked on our research on our 4 Subtitles.... Students should have their thought web handout completed and passed in.... the rough draft is due Friday(Feb 6th).... make sure if you are not completed your rough draft you need to work on this at home too. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test - Feb 11 |
February 2, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today I handed out a review sheet as a study guide to the Test on Wednesday on the 'Short Story'.... Narrative Pattern Test Review/ Grade 8 Vocab.... please answer #1 and #8 questions on 'Breaking Free' p. 302-305 for homework as a good study review for your test. Use the format on the review sheet for #8. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | unit test on Feb 11
Project due march 2 |
January 30, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Due date for project revised - March 2 |
January 29, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we worked on our edits to our final draft of the 'Feature Articles', there will be one more class to complete these edits after the test on Thursday. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Due date for project revised - March 2 |
January 28, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 205-206 # 3,4,5,6,7
Unit 4 TEST(covers 4.1 to 4.8) - next Thursday- February 4th |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Due date for project revised - March 2 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are learning the superlative (most, least, best, worst). |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Last Religion class for the term. Final Religion Project due today- Power Point or Bristol Board format on The Major Religion chosen. |
January 27, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Reminder that there is an English Test on The Short Story on Wednesday, February 4th.... you may review by re-reading your notes from this section and by going over the questions that we completed on 'The Sniper'
Today we spent some time discussing edits to the 'Feature Article'... we will be typing up our final revisions on Thursday, so please complete all edits that are needed on your rough draft, there will not be another opportunity to work on this.
Reminder that Literature Circles will take place Friday of this week... please ensure your handout bookmark is completed and your assigned reading is done!!! Don't forget your treats to share with your group :)
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Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Topic Sheet should be handed in to me, everyone should have the thought web, and key questions developed. We will continue the research process this week. That means 4 Subtopics are identified about your topic and then it is time to do research for these... we will be researching in the lab tomorrow!!!
We have been working on our Chapter 5 assignment. Chapter 3 assignment should have been completed and passed in before Xmas, but I have quite a number of them missing or not completed. |
January 26, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we continued on discussing 'The Sniper', we went over the answers for numbers 1-5 that were assigned last week, plus I reviewed Point of View and assigned the last 5 questions, #s 6-10 Remember to define the literary words in each question.....
#6 Define conflict, list types
#7 Define theme then give theme for The Sniper
#8 Define setting then give the time, place and circumstance of The Sniper.
#9 Define suspense then give examples
#10 Define Point of View |
January 23, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 4 Quiz changed to Monday (sections 4.1 to 4.4 and 4.7) due to math class missed for weather closure this morning. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Topic Sheet should be handed in to me, everyone should have the thought web, and key questions developed. We will continue the research process this week.
At the end of this week, please have all key questions researched and thought web completed. That means 4 Subtopics identified about your topic and the research for these...
Chapter 3 assignment should have been completed and passed in before Xmas, but I have quite a number of them missing or not completed. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we began our Literature Circles....
Please make sure you complete the assigned reading at home before next Friday and complete your bookmark handout!!!! |
January 22, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | The Sniper
Please complete questions #1-5 for homework...
For #3 please define 'mood' then explain the mood of the beginning of the story using examples or images from the story. Does the mood change towards the end of the story, after he kills the enemy sniper? Please explain using examples if it does... |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | ch 8 quiz tomorrow |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | MATH QUIZ (sections 4.1 to 4.4 and 4.7) tomorrow. Chapter Review questions are on pages 223-227 and page 194(Mid Unit Review). |
January 21, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Science Project - science fair, common place booklet or bridge due Feb 23.
Quiz - Friday on chapter 8 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Yesterday we read 'The Sniper' and focused on the Plot Graph Diagram and explanation.
I gave notes for the various sections of the plot graph...
1. Exposition/introduction
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Topic Sheet should be handed in to me, we will begin the thought web, and develop key questions and begin the research process this week.
At the end of this week, please have all key questions researched and thought web completed. That means 4 Subtopics identified about your topic and the research for these...
Chapter 3 assignment should have been completed and passed in before Xmas, but I have quite a number of them missing or not completed. |
January 20, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are still working on the Short Story Unit.....
4 Main Elements of The Short Story
1.Plot
Plot Diagram: Introduction; Rising Action; Climax; Falling Action; Resolution
2.Characters: Characterization; 4 Types of Characters
3.Setting
4.Theme
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French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Reminder of our vocab quiz tomorrow! |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Science Project - science fair, common place booklet or bridge due Feb 23.
Quiz on ch 8 - Friday. notes and study guides were passed out last week. |
January 19, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Topic Sheet should be handed in to me, we will begin the thought web, and develop key questions and begin the research process this week.
At the end of this week, please have all questions researched and thought web completed. |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Vocab quiz Wednesday! |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we began discussing Literature Circles and started doing our book choices. |
January 16, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Quiz on chapter 8 Friday Jan 23
Science Project - science fair, common place booklet or bridge due Feb 23.
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French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a vocab quiz on Wednesday, Jan. 21st. Vocab is posted online. |
January 15, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Quiz on ch 8 Friday Jan 23 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are now reviewing Chapter 3. There will be a test on all of Chapter 3 on Monday, January 19th!!
Heritage Fair Topics and booklets have been given out, please have a topic for Monday!
Class Review Sheets 3 and 4 went home today!!!
Sheet #3
Seal Fishery and 2 branches of it.
Stages of the Seal Fishery
5 Reasons why the Seal Fishery was more dangerous than other fisheries.
The Southern Cross Disaster of 1914
Sheet #4
Trappers
How Trapping affected the culture and traditions of the Aboriginal Peoples
Moravian Missions
Shipbuilders: Michael Kearney
Other Occupations of the 19th Century
Class Review Sheet #1 went home Last week!!!!
We spent time today discussing the following:
1. characteristics of a Subsistence Economy verses a Consumer Economy.
2. Seasons(months) of the year that activities are carried out; Fishing, Farming, Hunting and Gathering, Cutting Wood and Sealing.
3. Curing Fish: A Family Affair responsibilities of the family with the fishery.
Review Sheet #2
4. Three Branches of the Fishery: Inshore Fishery, Labrador Fishery and Bank Fishery.
5. The Merchants
6. The Truck System
Please take time to review these handouts as we will continue going through all of the Chapter 3 material before the test. |
January 13, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Finish off questions on pages 186-187 # 4,5,6,7,9,and 10
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January 12, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Journal Entry on 4.1 and 4.2 Tuesday
(tomorrow)
Complete # 3,4,5,6,7,and 10 on pages 180-181 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We've begun a new unit with a theme of the styles, past times, music / film etc. of past decades. New vocab for study has been posted. |
January 9, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Consider the following Journal Entry:
Due Monday, January,12 and to be written in your journal exercise books.
Throughout the novel, 'Speechless' the following is a recurring theme.....
'If a person knows the right thing to do and does not do it, then he or she is breaking a moral law.'
What does the author want us to learn about doing the right thing? |
January 7, 2015 |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Major Religions- research religion project due date: January 27th |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Page 174 #4,5,6,7 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All students should have their 'Feature Article' handed in to me. We are now working on our Short Story Unit. We will examine the elements of a SHORT STORY and apply them to a piece we are reading, 'Speechless'
Consider the following Journal Entry: Not due until Monday, January,12.
Throughout the novel, 'Speechless' the following is a recurring theme.....
'If a person knows the right thing to do and does not do it, then he or she is breaking a moral law.'
What does the author want us to learn about doing the right thing? |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are now reviewing Chapter 3. There will be a test on all of Chapter 3 on Monday, January 19th!!
Class Review Sheet #1 and #2 went home today!!!!
We spent time today discussing the following:
1. characteristics of a Subsistence Economy verses a Consumer Economy.
2. Seasons(months) of the year that activities are carried out; Fishing, Farming, Hunting and Gathering, Cutting Wood and Sealing.
3. Curing Fish: A Family Affair responsibilities of the family with the fishery.
Review Sheet #2
4. Three Branches of the Fishery: Inshore Fishery, Labrador Fishery and Bank Fishery.
Please take time to review these handouts as we will continue going through all of the Chapter 3 material before the test. |
January 6, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All students should have their 'Feature Article' handed in to me. We are now working on our Short Story Unit. We will examine the elements of a SHORT STORY and apply them to a piece we are reading, 'Speechless' |
January 5, 2015 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are now reviewing Chapter 3. There will be a test on all of Chapter 3 on Monday, January 19th!!
We spent time today discussing the following:
1. characteristics of a Subsistence Economy verses a Consumer Economy.
2. Seasons(months) of the year that activities are carried out; Fishing, Farming, Hunting and Gathering, Cutting Wood and Sealing.
3. Curing Fish: A Family Affair
4. Three Branches of the Fishery: Inshore Fishery, Labrador Fishery and Bank Fishery.
It would be good practice to study these topics tonight well ahead with little bits at a time. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All students should have their 'Feature Article' handed in to me. We are now working on our Short Story Unit. We will examine the elements of a SHORT STORY and apply them to a piece we are reading, 'Speechless' |
December 15, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney |
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Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are now working on our 'Feature Articles' that would have appeared in the Evening Telegram back in December, 1942. All students must complete all stages of the writing process. At this point all students should be finishing their peer editing and fixing their mistakes....After this, reprint and attach to the front of your booklet. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | REMINDER: We have a field trip to the 'Rooms' on Wednesday, December 17, please pass in permission slips and $5
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December 12, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are now working on our 'Feature Articles' that would have appeared in the Evening Telegram back in December, 1942. All students must complete all stages of the writing process. At this point all students should be finished their rough draft and should have begun typing this up on the computer. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | REMINDER: We have a field trip to the 'Rooms' on Wednesday, December 17, please pass in permission slips and $5
All students should have heir 'Chapter 2' in-class assignment passed in. Otherwise it is late and you will receive no mark until you complete this and pass it in. |
December 11, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are working on Chapter 3....All students should be finished up to #17 in the in-class assignment handout!!! These are supposed to be completed for homework if you are falling behind in class.
We have a field trip to the 'Rooms' on Wednesday, December 17, please pass in permission slips and $5
All students should have their 'Chapter 2' in-class assignment passed in. Otherwise it is late and you will receive no mark until you complete this and pass it in. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are now working on our 'Feature Articles' that would have appeared in the Evening Telegram back in December, 1942. All students must complete all stages of the writing process. At this point all students should be finished the 'Brainstorming' section. You needed the Language Arts 'Survival Guide' to complete this. All students should be finishing their first draft in the 'Drafting' section, tomorrow we will be typing up the rough draft in the computer lab. |
December 10, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 3 test rescheduled Wednesday,Dec 17th
Complete page 155, #6 |
December 9, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 151 # 3,4,6,7,8,9
Unit 3 Test rescheduled to December 17th |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | quiz tomorrow on ch 7. |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Vocab quiz on sports and equipment scheduled for Thursday, Dec 11th. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All students should have their 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice' question booklet passed in. Otherwise it is late and you will receive no mark until you complete this and pass it in.
We are now working on our 'Feature Articles' that would have appeared in the Evening Telegram back in December, 1942. All students must complete all stages of the writing process. At this point all students should be finished the 'Brainstorming' section. You needed the Language Arts 'Survival Guide' to complete this. All students should be working on the 'Drafting' section, and should be ready to begin their rough draft tomorrow. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are working on Chapter 3....All students should be finished up to #11 in the in-class assignment handout!!! These are supposed to be completed for homework if you are falling behind in class.
We have a field trip to the 'Rooms' on Wednesday, December 17, please pass in permission slips and $5
All students should have their 'Chapter 2' in-class assignment passed in. Otherwise it is late and you will receive no mark until you complete this and pass it in. |
December 8, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | quiz on chapter 7 Wednesday Dec 10 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All students should have their 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice' question booklet passed in. Otherwise it is late and you will receive no mark until you complete this and pass it in.
We are now working on our 'Feature Articles' that would have appeared in the Evening Telegram back in December, 1942. All students must complete all stages of the writing process. At this point all students should be finished the 'Brainstorming' section. You needed the Language Arts 'Survival Guide' to complete this. |
December 4, 2014 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a vocab quiz on Tuesday,Dec 9th
re names of sports, equipment, and sport gear. |
December 2, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 7 Quiz - Friday Dec. 12 |
December 1, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | chapter 7 quiz Wed Dec 10 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 139 # 4,6,8,9,10,11 and 12
Unit 3 test scheduled for December 18th |
November 28, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 133-134 # 9,10,13,14
PLUS page 160 # 14,15,16,17 |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Rose Drover | Report Cards went home with students today- Friday. Parent Interviews are scheduled for next Thursday 1-4:50 and 6 to 8:30. Please go online to book your appointment with 3 teachers(max) using Optis. |
November 26, 2014 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | A reminder that we have a vocab quiz tomorrow on parts of the body. |
November 24, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete page 125-126 # 10(b,c,d)use the AREA MODEL for #10 only, no models required for 11-16, Do # 11,12,13,14,15,16
In Class Assessment Wednesday- Nov.26th |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | French quiz Thursday (Nov 27) on vocab for parts of the body. |
November 20, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | ICA Wednesday, Nov 26th (3.1 to 3.4)
Complete questions # 4 ,5,6,9 on page 125
Start Mid Unit Review as prep for ICA |
November 19, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete page 128 #1,4,6
IN Class Assessment next Wednesday on sections 3.1 to 3.4 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We've begun a new unit with a theme of sports. Students have vocab on parts of the body to learn. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we completed reading Chapters 12 and 13 of Catch Me Once,Catch Me Twice. Please complete all questions up to the end of Chapter 13 for homework. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test tomorrow (ch1,2,3) |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All students should be finishing up their handout books for chapter 2..... Social Studies Test Monday, December 1st. |
November 18, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we completed reading up to the end of Chapter 11 of Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice. Please complete all questions up to the end of Chapter 11 for homework. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test on Thursday (ch 1,2,3) |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All students should be finishing up their handout books for chapter 2..... Social Studies Test Monday, December 1st. |
November 17, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | unit test Nov 20 (chapters 1,2,3) |
November 13, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 108-109 #6,8,9,12 from Wednesday's work PLUS #11,13,14,15,16,
17,18,19 and 22 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we completed reading up to the end of Chapter 8 of Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice. Please ensure all questions up to chapter 8 are completed. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Science unit 1 test November 20. Chapters 1,2,3 |
November 12, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | please finish lab activity if not completed in class today |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All students should have their handout on chapter 2 part 1 completed and passed in to me. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we completed reading up to the end of Chapter 3 and 4 of Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice. Please complete all questions up to the end of Chapter 4 for homework. |
November 6, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 108 # 6,8,9,12 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test (ch 1,2,3) on November 20. |
November 5, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we completed reading up to the end of Chapter 4 of Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice. Please complete all questions up to Chapter 5 for homework. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test (ch 1,2,3) on November 20th. |
November 4, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Our trip to the fluvarium has been postponed. I will let you know as soon as a new date is confirmed. The chapter 2 quizzes were returned today.
We are working on chapter 3. The unit test has been scheduled for Nov 20. |
November 3, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Please return fluvarium permission slips |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we began reading the novel 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice'. Please complete all questions for chapter 1 in your duotang or exercise for homework! We will be continuing on to chapter 2 tomorrow. |
October 31, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Unit test Thursday Nov 20.
Please return fluvarium permission slips. |
October 30, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit test on Tuesday, Nov 4th
Students should be working on chapter review and chapter test on pages 97-99 |
October 29, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | no homework |
October 28, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 2 test- Tuesday- November 4
Complete page 97 #1-9 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Thursday is your unit Test on Global Citizens!!! Make sure you completed the review questions that we went through on 'Ambush'
Portfolios are due, Friday, Oct 31 include:
#1 'Two Islands' p.12
#2 'Child Labour' p. 27
#3 'It Takes A Village' p.21
#4 'The Girl Who Silenced the UN in 5 minutes'
#5 'Doctors Without Borders'
#6 'Ambush'
Journal Entries #1 Teach Your Children
#2 Same Love |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are preparing (in class) French dialogues as a project for unit 1...this will have a written and an oral grade. Also, students will present 5 questions and answers they have prepared (in class) for an oral evaluation. |
October 27, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we re-read p.119-123 from the text 'Ambush'. We discussed 'Inferences' and 'Theme'. All students should be completed #s1-7 from last week and should complete #8 for homework! This was assigned last week and not done very well. This is a great review for your test coming up on October 30th. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Review for chapter 2 quiz on Wednesday |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 87-88 # 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,13,21
Unit 2 test date:November 4th |
October 24, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | chapter 2 quiz Wednesday Oct 29 |
October 22, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Wed Oct 29 - chapter 2 quiz. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we read p.119-123 from the text 'Ambush'. We discussed 'Inferences' and 'Theme'. All students should be completed #s1-4 in class and should complete #8 for homework! This is a great review for your test coming up on October 30th. |
October 21, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 81 # 8,9,12,13 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Quiz Wednesday October 29 on chapter 2 |
October 20, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We were working on Journal Entries for 'Same Love'... please make sure these are completed and the Journals are returned to the me.
swapped with Socials because we did a double English Friday afternoon to finish Journal Entries.Began Chapter 2: 'The People Who Lived Here'... we watched the video 'Stealing Mary' |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Reminder of our quiz tomorrow on food / animals and on question words. Our next focus will be on masculine / feminine / and plural adjectives. Also, we will do an in-class project in which students prepare dialogues for a market setting. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Quiz on chapter 2 Wed Oct 29 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete page 80-81 # 4,5,6 |
October 17, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we began Chapter 2: 'The People Who Lived Here'.... We discussed who these people may include and then watched a video entitled, 'Stealing Mary, The Last of the Red Indians' |
October 16, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we continued looking at how writing can be organized..... specifically through 'sequencing'....
We read Doctors Without Borders p.47 and discussed what pattern or organization style it contains.... Sequencing... Complete questions 3-11 for homework if it is not completed.
Portfolios should now include:
#1 'Two Islands' p.12
#2 'Child Labour' p. 27
#3 'It Takes A Village' p.21
#4 'The Girl Who Silenced the UN in 5 minutes'
#5 'Doctors Without Borders'
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October 15, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 1 Quiz Today!!!!
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Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we began looking at how writing can be organized..... specifically through 'sequencing'....
We read Doctors Without Borders p.47 and discussed what pattern or organization style it contains.... Sequencing... Complete questions 2-5 for homework if it is not completed.
Portfolios should now include:
#1 'Two Islands' p.12
#2 'Child Labour' p. 27
#3 'It Takes A Village' p.21
#4 'The Girl Who Silenced the UN in 5 minutes'
#5 'Doctors Without Borders' |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a quiz on Friday, Oct. 17th. The topics are names of food and question words. |
October 14, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete page 73- #3,4,8, |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we began looking at how writing can be organized..... specifically through 'sequencing'....
We read Doctors Without Borders p.47 and discussed what pattern or organization style it contains.... Sequencing
Portfolios should now include:
#1 'Two Islands' p.12
#2 'Child Labour' p. 27
#3 'It Takes A Village' p.21
#4 'The Girl Who Silenced the UN in 5 minutes'
#5 'Doctors Without Borders' |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Quiz on Chapter 1 TOMORROW!!!!
Please make sure you know all the terms on the study guide!!!!
We reviewed Primary and Secondary Sources....please make sure you understand the difference in them.
Please make sure you know the 4 steps of the Historical Process...
Know the 7 Sources of Information and an example of each. |
October 9, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Family Heirloom/ Family Story Assignment due on October 14th. This was given out over a month ago.
Chapter 1 Quiz Wednesday, October 15.
All students should have the in class handout completed and passed in on Chapter 1.
All students we given a copy of the study guide. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today students read and discussed 'The Girl Who Silenced the Nation for 5 Minutes'. They had time to work on their handout in class, but it should be completed for homework. |
October 8, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete #7 and #8 on page 68 |
October 7, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete the 5 questions on the number line assigned in class |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we learned about Lucielle Teasdale, a Canadian surgeon who went to Africa with her husband to perform surgeries and build a modern 500 bed hospital. Students completed a listening/viewing evaluation.
Students began presenting their Independent Novel Assignments.
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Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 1 Quiz on Tuesday, October 14.
Students were all given a study guide today.
Students have been working on their in class assignment for Chapter 1 . They should all be completed now. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Study for ch 1 quiz tomorrow. |
October 6, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Independent Novel Studies Project was due October 6th!
All students should be finished the Process Piece Letters to Mr. Harper.
Bring your text books to class for tomorrow as we are back at the classroom. |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Students should review the vocab re the market place, as well as the notes on 'the negative' and ways to say 'in' for continents, countries, cities, etc |
October 3, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we watched part 1 of Vanished in the Mist, regarding Newfoundland and Labrador. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | continue to prepare for ch 1 quiz on wednesday |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we began reading the book 'Speechless' aloud......
Reminder that your Independent Novel Assignment is due on Monday Oct 6th |
October 2, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Independent Novel Studies Project is due October 6th!
All students should be finishing up your Process Piece Letters to Mr. Harper. Rough drafts have been corrected and handed back for your editing for 2 classes now..... as we have been typing up the final drafts in the lab. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today I gave all students the handout to be completed for studying for Chapter 1. We will be completing most of this in class, and then this will be your study guide.
Reminder: Socials Studies Project on Family Stories or Heirloom is due Oct 14th. |
October 1, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Quiz Wednesday October 8 on chapter 1. |
September 30, 2014 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are looking at question words and techniques. Also, we are doing some reading in class about French holidays and customs( and putting our recent vocab and the question words to use.) |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Work on pages 54-57, completing # 1 through 7 tonight at least. Tomorrows class we will work on #12-27 plus students should work on the chapter test on page 58(omitting #4) as well. Test is Friday- October 3rd. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we reviewed Sources of Information. We went over and discussed a variety of examples of both Primary and Secondary Sources. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today was the last day for working on your rough draft for your process piece, letter to Mr. Harper, regarding a global issue.
We reviewed some things to remember for your writing..... Capitalization, Format of the formal letter, the use of a main topic sentence for each paragraph and then the development of the supporting sentences and details. |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | If interested in Chris Hadfield at Mile One please return permission slip and money. Continue to review for quiz on chapter 1 Wednesday October 8. |
September 29, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Discussed and watched Emma Watson's UN Speech as Ambassador for Feminism and the promotion of the 'He for She' campaign.
Reminders:
Oct 6 Independent Novel Study Assignment is due |
Science Assigned By: Colleen Ledwell | Quiz next Wednesday, October 8 on chapter 1. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we discussed 'Sources of Information' and the two types of Sources: Primary and Secondary
Reminders:
Oct 14 Socials Assignment 'Stories'/ 'Artifact' is due. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete pages 49-50,
#4,5,8,10,11,13,16 and 21
Math Test - Unit 1 set for Friday-October 3rd |
September 26, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 49 # 6,7,9
Math TEST , October 3rd, all of unit 1 except section 1.3 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Reminder that your Independent Novel Study is due on Oct 6th, next Monday! Today was our last reading class on this!
All students should have passed in their 'I Am a Global Citizen' poem....
All students should have their first copy of their Process Piece Well under way in class...... |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Reminder that your Social Studies Project, 'Storytelling' is due Oct. 14th... Today we discussed family history and Family roots. We watched Shaun Majumder's exploration into 'Who Am I'.... |
French Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Continue studying the 3 ways to ask a question in French. There will be a listening quiz ( just like the practices ones we have done in class) next Thursday. |
September 25, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today was class #2 for completing your rough draft of your process writing piece, which is your letter to Mr. Harper. I will be grading these and getting them back to you for editing over the weekend! Make sure you are following the example and format given on your assignment! |
September 23, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today I handed out and discussed your Process Piece Assignment. This is a letter to our Prime Minister, that we will begin tomorrow. Tonight you must decide on a topic and do a little research on what it is about and what change you can bring about to help this concern or issue. Tomorrow in class we will complete the first draft. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we began chapter 1 in our text books. We discussed 'Individual Past' and took notes and 'Collective Past'
I also handed out your first assignment that is due Oct 14: 'Story Telling Time'. You must have a family heirloom or a family story to tell and discuss :)
All quizzes have been handed back! |
September 22, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Page 34-35 # 3b, 4b, 7,8,9 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we continued to discuss global issues, more specifically 'Bullying' on a provincial scale, national and a worldwide scale. All students were given an 'I AM' Poem to complete for homework! |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | French vocab quiz Thursday! See my homework website for notes. |
September 19, 2014 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a quiz on vocab scheduled for Thursday Sept. 25th. Notes are online at the homework site:
http://mail.nlesd.ca/'GlenConnolly@nlesd.ca/ |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We had our Quiz on Communities, Water forms and Landforms.... a number of students should prepare to rewrite this on Tuesday, some people have not been paying close attention or studying. Most of you of you did marvelous!!!! Great work! |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today was a silent reading day so students all should be getting through their independent novels. The assignment is due on October 6th. |
September 18, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Silent Reading Tomorrow!!!
Today we watched a couple of videos regarding child labour. We read and discussed 'Child Slavery Protestor Murdered' p. 30 in text book... students had to make up 3 questions that they would ask Iqbal, and then answer them as if they were in a role play.
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Music Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore | Students are reminded of the quiz on Parts of the Guitar on Monday, Day 7. you will need to be able to label a diagram of the guitar, plus the strings and fretboard as shown in your handout. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Socials Quiz tomorrow!!!!!v Please study! |
September 17, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we read and discussed pages 27-29, 'Child Labor' I assigned and discussed all answers to the 7 questions assigned. Please ensure they are completed and in your portfolio duo tang please :) |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We spent today reviewing all of the communities, landforms and water forms on the map of Newfoundland and Labrador./... Quiz is Friday! |
September 16, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All questions for Two Islands must be completed for homework. #s 1-6 All answers were discussed thoroughly in class.
Reminder Independent Novel Study Assignment is due Oct 6th. |
Art Assigned By: Rose Drover | Mid Unit Review #1-5 on page 30
Quiz-Thursday (1.1, 1.2, and 1.4 only) |
September 15, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete page 25, # 4,5,7,8,9,10
Reminder:
Quiz on sections 1.1,1.2 and 1.4 on Thursday |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Quiz on Friday! Make sure you know where the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador are located on the map, the landforms and water forms will be quizzed too! The map of NL we have been working on is all of the information that you need to know :)
We have been reviewing communities, landforms and waterforms of Newfoundland and Labrador. Please review these, as you will be quized next Friday, September 19th in period 3!
Here is the web address of the interactive map we used in class.
http://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/planyourtrip/interactivemap |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We've begun unit one and students have vocab to review.Regrets notes have not shown up on website...issue with new mail address. I hope to have this resolved tomorrow, and notes to date will be on my website. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we read 'Two Island' on page 12 of your text. We completed a chart to organize details of the story. We also began questions, #s 1 and 2, they should be completed before tomorrow and all handouts should be the first entry in your portfolio for Global Citizens' Unit. |
September 12, 2014 |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Work on collage if desired, time will be permitted to complete this in class on Monday |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | MATH QUIZ on Thursday covering sections 1.1,1.2 and 1.4 only
complete page 16 # 14,15,16 17,19 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are reviewing how to use regular 'er' , 'ir' , and 're' verbs. |
September 11, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Fridays are silent reading day! Make sure you have your novel for your Independent Novel Assignment! It is due, October 6th
We have begun to explore 'A Global Citizen Is...' text p 3-7 and have had some discussion regarding, Global Warming, Human Rights Issues, Child Labor, and some other global issue topics. |
September 9, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have been reviewing communities, landforms and waterforms of Newfoundland and Labrador. Please review these, as you will be quized next Friday, September 19th in period 3!
Here is the web address of the interactive map we used in class.
http://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/planyourtrip/interactivemap |
September 8, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Pages 8-9 # 4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,14
(Extra practice #1,2,3,16,17,18,19 can be completed in class tomorrow) |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Pages 8-9 # 4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,14
(Extra practice #1,2,3,16,17,18,19 can be completed in class tomorrow) |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Welcome to French class! We are discussing masculine, feminine, and plural nouns. Also, we are reviewing various sounds produced by letters / letter combinations. |
June 11, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Practice Scientific Literacy Exams are on my website - with answer keys. These are great practice for the final exam next week. |
French Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Final projects are now past due. Please pass in any missing work.
* please check with me or on powerschool to see if you are missing any work. |
June 9, 2014 |
June 3, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We have started exam review in class. This week we have continued with poetry and have also been practicing for the Demand Writing section of the exam which will be written on Monday, June 9th, during the first period. Students will then return to regular classes. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Quiz on sections 8-1, 8-2 and 8-3 on Wednesday. Practice pages 455 Mid Unit Review and pages 483-484 # 1-7 Chapter review and Chapter test |
June 2, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Optics Unit test moved to Friday June 6th. |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Optics Unit test moved to Friday June 6th. |
French Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Conversations are now past due.
Tomorrow (Tuesday June 3) from 2:30 - 3:30, there will be a French Help session in this class (216). This session is for students who have not completed all the assignments or who require extra help. Please check power school to see if you owe any work. If you owe work it is important that you come to this, I will be here to help. |
May 29, 2014 |
French Assigned By: Christine Tessier | You will present your conversations next class. We will begin working on the final assignment next class. |
May 28, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Optics Unit test on June 5th.
Study all material covered in text and notes. |
May 27, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete pages 437-438 # 3,4,5,8,9,12 |
Health Assigned By: Rose Drover | In Class Assignment - Thursday open book test on units 11 and 12. Each student has a typed study guide.3 |
May 23, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | This week we completed our speeches and worked on our final independent novel assignments, a novel review/paragraph. This has been completed by most students. Also, we began a poetry unit. Students will receive their exam study guide/review sheet on Monday. The demand writing section of the exam will be on MONDAY, JUNE 9th during regular class time. |
May 22, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Math Test on Unit 7 (all 4 sections) on Monday, May 26th
Students have been working on Chapter review on pages 424-429 over the past few days. Also, complete practice questions on page 420-421 # 4,5,6,8,10,11,13 |
French Assigned By: Christine Tessier | amusement park presentations are past due as of May 20th. |
May 20, 2014 |
French Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Amusement park poster presentations are now past due. If you did not present today you are expect to present at the latest this Thursday. |
May 16, 2014 |
French Assigned By: Christine Tessier | You will present your amusement park projects on Tuesday May 20. Finish them over the weekend if you are not done. |
May 15, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete the following questions
Page 400-401 # 6,7,9, 10
Page 406 #1,2
Page 424- 426 #1 to 9 |
Health Assigned By: Rose Drover | In Class Assignment on Units 11 and 12 on Illegal Drugs will be Tuesday, May 27th |
May 14, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete questions 3 and 4 on page 399 |
May 13, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete questions 5,6,7,8,9,10 on pages 388-389 |
May 12, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 387 # 3,4 |
May 5, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We will begin speeches on Wednesday, May 7th. All students have had their rough copies returned and are expected to be prepared to present on Wednesday. Rough copies must be submitted with the final draft.
Also, students have been asked to continue reading their independent novels at home. They must be read by Tuesday, May 20th. |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Unit Test on chapters 10, 11 and 12 on Friday May 9th.
Study all materials - notes, text and worksheets. |
April 30, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We have been discussing/reviewing 'The Outsiders' in preparation for this Friday's test. Students were given 6 pages of notes/ study material today to use as home study.
Students will be starting their speeches next week which are based on their research of an inspirational/heroic person.
Students are also reading their final independent novel of the year. The project for this was discussed in class today and will be a book review. |
April 28, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | A reminder that we will be having a test this Friday, May 2nd. We are reviewing conflict and theme in class. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we began Chapter 7 'The Interwar Years' Please complete the assigned questions for homework #s 1 to 6. |
April 14, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We will be having a test on 'The Outsiders' on Friday, May 2nd. We will review after the Easter break. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Math quiz covering sections 6.1 to 6.5 is Wednesday
Complete pages 347-348 # 8,9,10,11,12,13 |
April 11, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are continuing with 'The Outsiders'. The test on this novel will be after the Easter break. I will set the date one week in advance. We are discussing conflict and theme as related to this novel. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 347 # 4(a , c),5(a , c), 6 |
April 10, 2014 |
Health Assigned By: Rose Drover | Today we watched a movie during class- discussion and handout to be worked in next class. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete # 12, 13,14,15,16 and 18 on pages 343
Quiz on sections 6.1 to 6.5 next Wednesday ,April 16 |
April 9, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Math quiz on sections 6.1 to 6.5 next Wednesday- April 16
Complete page 342- # 7,8,11 |
April 8, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 11 Quiz on Tuesday April 15th - Study notes, text and worksheets.
Review sheet on website. |
April 7, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete questions #3,4,5,6 on page 336
Reminder- Quiz on sections 6.1 to 6.5 before Easter break (date to be determined for next week) |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Test on Chapter 6 on Wednesday, April 9th
Copies of Notes have been photocopied given out.
A Study Guide has been given out as well.
Happy Studying! |
April 3, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 330-331, # 5(a,c,e) ,6,
7(a,c) ,8 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 330-331, # 5(a,c,e) ,6,
7(a,c) ,8 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 330-331, # 5(a,c,e) ,6,
7(a,c) ,8 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 330-331, # 5(a,c,e) ,6,
7(a,c) ,8 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 6 Socials Test, Wednesday, April 9th
Students have the outline as well as notes!
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French Assigned By: Suzanne Marshall | There will be a short quiz on regular verbs in the past tense (passé compose) on Thursday, April 10. Review sheets have been passed out in class and classes until then will be focused solely on this for review! |
March 31, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 324-325 # 5(a,c), 6(a,c), 7,8,9,10,11 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 6 Socials Test, Wednesday, April 9th
Students have the outline as well as notes! |
March 28, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | This week we continued with 'The Outsiders' and with research papers/speeches. Students were told that their research papers must be worked on at HOME as well as in school and that they are due on WEDNESDAY, April 2nd. |
March 27, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are still presenting Heritage Fair Projects.... this will continue on Tuesday. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Students should be working on their Cumulative Review pages 378-379 #1-13 which is due to be passed in at the end of Friday's class. They will have Friday's class time to complete it. |
March 25, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Math In Class Assessment - Wednesday- March 26 covering ALL sections of unit 5
Stock Market project OVERdue from Wednesday - March 19th- by a few students please pass it in ASAP |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Test will NOT be Monday but the following week, as we are still presenting heritage fair projects! |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Quiz on chapter 10 on Monday March 31st.
Review sheet on website. |
March 20, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | In Class Assessment moved to Wednesday- March 26th to accommodate Parent Interview schedule. Students should be working on the review pages 307-313 at the end of Unit 5. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | In Class Assessment moved to Wednesday- March 26th to accommodate Parent Interview schedule. Students should be working on the review pages 307-313 at the end of Unit 5. |
March 19, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | This is a reminder that students should be collecting information/researching at home. This information is to be brought to class on Monday, March 24th. Students will be writing their research papers next week. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Presentations are ongoing!
Chapter 6 Test has been postponed until Monday, March 31st. |
March 18, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Stock Market Project due tomorrow- March 19th
In Class Assessment- open book test for Unit 5 is set for next Monday- March 24th |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Projects are due today!!!! First 5 students have their presentations completed! |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are working on a Research Essay/Speech. Students have selected an individual, male or female, living or deceased, whom they consider to be important and/or heroic. This paper should be 300-500 words and must include at least 2 sources of research. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO THEIR RESEARCH IN SCHOOL AND AT HOME. Please bring research information to school on Monday, March 24 and we will work on the writing process in class. This section of the research process may also be worked on at home. This project is due on Monday, March 31st.
In class, we are also working on our second in-depth novel, 'The Outsiders'. |
March 11, 2014 |
Health Assigned By: Rose Drover | Health Project due March 24th- creating your own snack ad |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete #7,8,9,10 on page 284
Stock Market Project due :March 19th
Unit 5 test March 19th |
March 10, 2014 |
French Assigned By: Suzanne Marshall | Students were given a vocab sheet for unit 3 today. There will be a test on this on Wednesday, March 26. (due to upcoming holiday/PD days, we are missing a lot of classes, hence the late date on this! This gives lots of time to study though!!) |
March 6, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Projects are due Tuesday, March 16th...
Chapter 6 test will be Wednesday, March 26th |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Corrected p.266-267 # 4,5,8,9,11 on the board.
We are currently writing notes for Section 5.6-Equivalent Ratios. No assigned homework. |
March 5, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are beginning a research unit on an individual, male or female, living or deceased, who is considered to be important and/or heroic. This essay should be approximately 300- 500 words. We will work on this in class but students may also work on their essay at home. We will also learn the APA style of documenting sources - at least 2 sources must be used. We will work on this for approximately 2 weeks. The exact date will be posted later.
This project will also be presented to class as a speech. |
March 4, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS ARE NOW OVERDUE. THEY NEED TO BE SUBMITTED ASAP TO BE INCLUDED ON UPCOMING REPORT CARD.
THANKS |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All students should have their topic picked for the Heritage Fair. Research should be getting well under way!
Heritage Fair Projects are due no later than March 10th!
In class we continued on with discussions of World War 1, Chapter 6.
There will be a test coming up aprox March 14th |
March 3, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | A reminder that we are having a test tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4th on the 'No Limits/Chasing a Dream' unit.
Also, independent book reports were due today, Monday, March 3rd. |
February 27, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Corrected the homework from last class, and went through the mid-unit review together.
Reminder: Quiz sections 5.1-5.4 on Monday! |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All students should have their topic picked for the Heritage Fair. Research should be getting well under way! |
February 26, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Quiz Section 5.1-5.4 is moved to Monday, March 3rd.
Corrected p. 260 Q. 4,5,6,7 and 8.
Assigned 10,11,12,13,14,15 for in-class/homework
To get a head start on the review for the quiz, students can start working on the mid-unit, p. 263.
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Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | All students should have a topic for the heritage fair and should have begun research today at the latest! Please make sure you have passed in your topic approval handout. The entire project is
Due March 10th |
February 25, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Page 260, # 4,5,6,7,8 |
February 24, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | Due to Spirit week activities, the book report is now due on Monday, March 3rd.
We will be having a test on 'No Limits/Chasing a Dream' next Tuesday, March 4th. |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Unit Test - Wednesday, February 26 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 253 #8 and 9
Math Quiz rescheduled for Thursday- covering sections 5.1 to 5.4 |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Rose Drover | Don't forget your permission slips and $8 for your outing on Friday- bowling/skating or the Works |
February 21, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Project is due Monday, March 10th.... All students will be expected to be ready to present for this date.
All students should have their topic chosen and submitted.
Chapter 6 Test will be March 14th |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 252-253 #3,4,5,7
Math Quiz - Next Thursday, February 27th (sections 5.1 to 5.4). |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Science Fair Projects are due on Monday, March 3rd.
Projects should be well under way by this point!
The booklet for science fair can be found on my website - http://smithphil.blogspot.ca/p/science-fair-info.html |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | Independent novel assignments are due next Friday, February 28th. Students have been working on these in school but may complete them at home if necessary.
We are also continuing with the 'No Limits/ Chasing a Dream' unit. The test for this will be on March 4th. A study guide has been given to students for this test. |
February 19, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Review sheet for Unit Test on Monday is on my website. |
February 18, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we discussed and took notes with regard to the first section of chapter 6. All notes answering questions #s 1 to 11 have been given and copied in class. |
February 14, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Work on Mid Unit Review questions in preparation for Wednesday's quiz on 5.1 to 5.4 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Finish questions on pg 380-382 for next day.
Unit Test - Chapters 7,8 & 9 on Monday February 24th |
February 13, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we discussed the Heritage Fair Project... all students should be trying to find their topic! This will be due March 10th.
We discussed Trench Warfare and I gave a word search and crossword to familiarize yourselves with the terminology.
I gave a handout last day, students should have already completed numbers 1-10. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | The independent novel assignment is now due on Friday, February 28th. |
February 12, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we discussed the Heritage Fair Project... all students should be trying to find their topic!
We read pages 122-131 and then
I gave a handout for students to complete #s 1-10 on Chapter 6 for homework. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | No homework other than what was assigned on pages 239-241 from yesterday, complete 10-16
Quiz set for Thursday, February 20th covering 5.1 to 5.4 |
February 11, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete pages 239-240 # 6,7,8,910,1,1,12,13,14,15,16, You will need to use the hundreds and hundredths charts for #10,11 and 15 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Heritage Fair Projects have been given to students. Please submit your topic of choice by Friday and hand it in please.
We reviewed the causes of WW1: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism, and how Archduke Franz Ferdinand's' assassination lead to the outbreak of the war. We looked at types of Weapons used in WW1 and you were given a word search and crossword about the weapons! Please keep working on defining the given terms for the chapter. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are continuing with the unit, 'No Limits/Chasing a Dream'. We will be having a test on this unit on March 4th.
Students are reminded that their independent novel assignments are due on Friday, January 21st. |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Science Fair Projects are due on Monday March 3rd. Students should have their topic picked and be working on their project by now! |
February 10, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | We started unit 5 , no assigned homework, just a few written practice items |
February 7, 2014 |
Health Assigned By: Rose Drover | no homework |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | no homework, students wrote unit 4 test today |
February 5, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 4 test on Prisms and cylinders tomorrow. Unit reviews and section reviews have been handed out and gone over in class. Refer to pages 222-227 as review for this test. |
February 4, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Last day for handing in Chapter 5 Assignments!
Today we continued discussing World War I and the sources of tension that lead to the outbreak of WWI: Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism and the formation of the Alliances.
For homework students were asked to complete a word search and crossword handout. |
February 3, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Last day for handing in Chapter 5 Assignments!
We began discussing World War I and the sources of tension that lead to the outbreak of WWI: Nationalism, Colonialism, Militarism and the formation of the Alliances.
For homework students were asked to complete a word search and crossword handout. |
January 31, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 5 in class assignment should be completed. Many have already passed this in. It must be completed and handed in, if not make arrangement with me for an extension until Monday. There is no more class time for working on this. |
January 30, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Time did not allow for practice however in tomorrows class students will complete page 218 #4,5,6,8,9,11,12,13 and 14, if students want a head start they can complete 34 and #5 tonight. |
Technology Ed. Assigned By: David Walsh | Finished and tested the catapults made in class. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Tomorrow is the last class working on the Chapter 5 in class assignment. Make sure you have your text books and pencils, It must be completed and handed in! Come see me if you missed classes and need to make arrangements. |
January 29, 2014 |
Health Assigned By: Rose Drover | Watching power point on Nutrition, no homework assigned |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 205 and 206, #4,5, 6, 7, 8,10,12 |
January 28, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Today we covered section 4.5 Volume of a right rectangular prism, questions assigned were on page 197-198 4,6 and 7 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS HAVE BEGUN. PLEASE SEE MY WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.
http://smithphil.blogspot.ca/p/science-fair-info.html |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are continuing with the 'No Limits/Chasing a Dream' unit. The test on this unit will be Tuesday, March 4th. The independent novel assignment is due on Friday, February 21st. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We continued working on the Chapter 5 'in Class' assignment. There is 1 more class left to work on this assignment. |
January 27, 2014 |
French Assigned By: Suzanne Marshall | A reminder of the test on Wednesday, January 29. It will cover sports and activities and completing sentences about them using either jouer or faire, and a form of 'a' or 'de'. |
January 24, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are working on the 'No Limits'/ 'Chasing a Dream' unit. This week we worked on 'summary, purpose, and theme/message'. We will be continuing with this unit for the next few weeks. Students are also reading their second independent novel. This assignment for this is due on Friday, February 21st. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We continued working on the Chapter 5 'in Class' assignment. |
January 23, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We continued reading chapter 5 and discussed a variety of ways Newfoundlanders enjoyed social entertainment. We listened to some traditional songs from earlier NL time and discussed the traditions that they were describing. examples were Paddy Murphy and Children's Winter. Students were given an in-class assignment to work on during class time. There will not be a test on this chapter as students will be graded on this work. |
January 22, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We began reading chapter 5. Students were given an inclass assignment to work on during classtime. There will not be a test on this chapter as students will be graded on this work. |
January 20, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | QUIZ date moved ahead to Monday, January 27th on sections 4.1 to 4.4 and 4.7 (Surface Area)
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January 17, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | No Homework... Test on Chapter 3 today! |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 8 Quiz on Thursday, January 23
Ch. 8 Reading Check questions to be completed for Monday.
If you do not have a copy - they are on my website!
http://smithphil.blogspot.ca/ |
January 16, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 186-87 #7,9,10,11,12,13
Journal entry on Monday (4.1 to 4.2) |
January 15, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 8 Quiz - Thursday January 23 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Students have a test on chapter 3 on Friday. Today we reviewed in class and played interactive games based on the chapter content. Students should review the chapter notes and readings. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 186, # 4,5,6
Journal Entry on sections 4.1 and 4.2 on Monday( 10 minute activity in class)
Quiz on sections 4.1 to 4.4 and 4.7 next week either Jan 23 or 24th. Date to be finalized after Monday's class.
Test to be around the first week of February |
January 14, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We completed pamphlets on 'Mick Harte'/ bicycle safety and began work on the feature article assignment. Those students who did not complete the pamphlet were asked to complete them at home. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 3 Test on Friday, January 17 |
January 13, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Did some trivia challenge, will continue tomorrow as review for the Chapter 3 Test Friday!
Study page 57 |
January 10, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 3 Trivia Challenge!
Make sure you re-read page 57(lots of questions could come from there :)) in your social studies book..... we will be doing more trivia next class! Who will be the champions? Test will be on Friday, Jan 17. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are completing a visual project on the read aloud novel, 'Mick Harte was Here'. Students will be given 2 classes to work on this and may complete this project at home. Additionally, students have been asked to choose a second independent novel to read - the assignment for this will be due in 4-5 weeks. Next week we will begin an in-class 'feature article' process piece. |
January 9, 2014 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 3 Test Friday, January 17th You have a week to review! |
December 16, 2013 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Please note - the test will be rescheduled for after the holiday. |
December 13, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 3 Test Monday. Students should be working on review questions on pages 159-161 and also the Chapter Test on pages 162-163 |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 2 Test coming up after Christmas Holidays- this will cover all of the handout sheets on the major world religions. Students are expected to have all sheets completed and into a duo-tang or exercise book for use on the day of this test- OPEN BOOK TEST |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Rose Drover | Christmas Gift Exchange for those students who wish to take part |
December 11, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Science quiz chapter 7 postponed to Friday Dec 13. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 3 test , Monday, Dec. 16th |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Test Next Thursday on chapter 3... Trivia quiz on Monday so study those notes !!! |
December 10, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 155, # 5,6,7,8,9,10 |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Rose Drover | Please bring in the 50/50 ticket stubs and
money to Mr. Etchegary at the office before Friday, Dec 13th |
December 9, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 151-152 #9,10,13
Unit 3 test covering the full 9 sections is rescheduled to Monday, December 16th because my other grade 8 class lost 2 of their classes to parent-teacher interviews and the assembly. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | This is a reminder that there will be a novel test on Tuesday, December 10. |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Finished notes on Factors that Affect Viscosity. Please finish reading check questions for homework.
Quiz postponed to Thursday, Dec. 12th |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Rose Drover | Please remember to bring in all tickets sold to the office with the money before Friday the 13th of December |
December 3, 2013 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have finished all of the notes up to and including 'Sealers'. Today we created questions from 'Self Sufficient People' and 'Fisherman and Their Families' for our trivia game.... make sure you have completed creating questions with your partner. |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Please note: Mr. Smith will not be at Parent-Teacher Interviews. If you would like to leave a message for him, you can see Ms. Lilly on Thursday.
Thanks
Quiz Chapter 7 next Wednesday, Dec.11th |
December 2, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Completed a lab in class today. Students will be given 20 minutes at the beginning of next class to finish the write-up, if not done in class today.
Quiz Chapter 7 Next Wednesday, Dec. 11th |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 3 Test rescheduled for Friday - December 13th |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Rose Drover | Please return SOLD ticket stubs with $20 per booklet to the office ASAP. More booklets can be obtained at the office upon request. Top 3 sellers receive a monetary reward. |
November 27, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Please finish Key terms worksheet on 'Changes of State'. Define ALL terms in question 1 and use them to fill in the blanks in question 2.
Lab Tomorrow! |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We have read and discussed Chapter 3 and have completed up to page 51... Next class will be discussing the 3 types of Fishery...
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November 26, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | There will be a test on 'Catch me Once, Catch me Twice' on Tuesday, December 10th. The format will be selected response and one constructed response question.
Today we continued conflict and theme. |
November 25, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are continuing with the novel,'Catch me Once, Catch me Twice'. Students are working on discussion and written questions in class. |
November 22, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | complete page 126 # 13, 14, 15 and 16 |
November 18, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Suzanne Marshall | Complete the 'bitstripsforschools' project (code mdjh) by Wednesday's class. If unable to complete as a bitstrips comic, you can write up the conversation to submit for the written component of this project. |
November 15, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | In Class Assignment on sections 3.1 to 3.3 next Tuesday, November 19th.
Complete page 118-120 # 5,6,7,8,9,11,12(a) ,15,17 |
November 13, 2013 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Chapter 1 and 2 Test Friday! I gave a study guide today as well as notes on 'Internal Migration'! |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Unit 1 Test covering chapters 1, 2 & 3 will be on Thursday November 21. It is very important that students study their notes, text and questions.
Also there are some students who have work not submitted. This NEEDS to be submitted ASAP to be included on 1st term reports! |
November 12, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Suzanne Marshall | We are working on the final project in class this week. This will be presented as well and will be counted as a written and speaking grade. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Test on Chapters 1 and 2 on FRIDAY!
Today we reviewed Immigrants, emigrants. push factor and pull factor, internal migration from pages 35-43 |
November 7, 2013 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | Today we reviewed chapter 2, we discussed the handouts and answered the questions.
8-4 will have their test Friday, Nov 15th, period 5 day 1 |
November 6, 2013 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Kelly Mahoney | We are now reviewing all of Chapter 2, for the test next week. The test will also cover chapter 1.
8-4 will have their test Friday, Nov 15th, period 5 day 1
I am currently in the process of posting the notes from these 2 chapters here on my homework page...
....free for the studying! |
October 30, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Lionel Porter | Test in the Morning. |
October 28, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Chapter 2 Quiz - Wednesday, October 30th
Review sheet on my website. |
October 24, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 2 test - next week on October 31
Complete questions on page 81 #6, 9,10,11,12 and 13 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | Today we reviewed for next Tuesday's test. A review guide was given to students and includes terms such as sequencing, purpose, audience, tone, message or theme, and making connections. As well, we worked on a 'Global Citizens' test from a previous year as review. |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Rose Drover | The Ed Roache Calendar fund raiser is on the go...get the sales list and money into the office asap! $20 each...sell sell, sell- top 3 sellers get $300/$200/$100 |
October 23, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Suzanne Marshall | Don't forget: listening test tomorrow. Bonne chance! |
October 21, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are continuing with the Global Citizens unit of Literacy 8. We will be having a test on this unit next Tuesday, October 29. A study guide will be sent home later this week. |
October 18, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Suzanne Marshall | Listening quiz (identifying parts of sentences, different types of questions and question words) - Thursday, October 24. |
October 17, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Quiz moved to Tuesday, October 22. This quiz covers sections 2.1 and 2.2 only.
Complete pages 73-75 # 3 through 8, 10,13,14,16,17 and 18 |
October 16, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete the handout on bank model and number line models for multiplying integers |
October 15, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete the Extra Practice on the Number Line Multiplication Handout(10 # line questions) from Fridays class. Make sure you write all 4 steps and fill-in the number line as well for each question.
Math Quiz #2 (sections 2.1 ,2.2 )on Friday- October 18 |
October 10, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete #10,11 on page 68 |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Rose Drover | PLEASE rememeber to bring in the following:
(1)PHOTO package to the office
(2) Data Sheet to the office
(3) FOOD for the THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE |
October 9, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Suzanne Marshall | Listening quiz - Thursday, October 24. Including the different parts of a sentence, different forms of questions and 'mots interogatifs' (question words). We will continue to work on this in class, however, we may move on to the next topic before the test. |
October 8, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Portfolio due October 17 with corrections to all test/quiz/journal entry plus all handouts for unit 1 |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Rose Drover | Please remember to bring in your DATA forms for office. PHOTO packages must be chosen and returned in their appropriate envelop , including the necessary payment by Thursday, October 10 |
October 7, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | The date of the test has now been set for Tuesday, October 29th. Novel assignments are due on Wednesday, October 9th. |
October 1, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We completed our process piece in class today and tomorrow will continue with the 'Global Citizens' unit in Literacy 8. There will be a test on this unit on Monday, October 28th. Also, students are reminded that their book reports are due next Wednesday, October 9th. |
September 27, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 1 test Thursday, October 3 |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Rose Drover | Students please remember to bring in your sponsor money and sponsorship form for the Terry Fox Run on Tuesday. Enjoy the long weekend. |
September 26, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Finish reading check sheets for next day.
Quiz on Chapter 1 rescheduled to Thursday, October 3rd. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 1 Test next Thursday, October 3rd
Complete page 43, # 6,7,8,9 |
September 25, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Phillip Smith | Reading check questions - have 1st sheet completed for next day.
Quiz on Chapter 1 - Wednesday October 2nd |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Please pass in WHO am I? sheet due in today's class. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 1 Test next Thursday- October 3rd. Complete page 43 # 6,7,8,9 |
September 24, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | assigned on page 34,#3 and 4 |
September 20, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Susan MacNeill | We are working on our first process piece of the year. This is a 5 paragraph essay on bullying and is being written in class. Additionally, students are encouraged to continue reading their independent novels at home. The assignment for this was given out today and is due on Wednesday, October 9th. |
September 10, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Suzanne Marshall | We have begun our first unit. Vocab sheets have been distributed to the class and we will be having our first vocab quiz on Wednesday, September 18.
There will be no cahiers this year for French, so it will be very important for students to have a binder or duotang for this course to keep their materials secure and organized.
If you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to email me at suzannemarshall@esdnl.ca |
May 30, 2013 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Chapter 4 and 7 Test. Friday June 7th. |
Social Studies Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Deleted |
Social Studies Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Deleted |
Social Studies Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Chapter 4 and 9 Test. Friday June 7th. |
May 28, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Note: Test Friday.
Students should be working on Practice Questions, chapter 5. |
May 23, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Test next Friday, May 31st on Chapter 4/5 |
May 22, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Began Ray Diagrams for Concave Mirrors. Please finish the 3 practice diagrams on the page entitled 'Ray Diagrams for Concave Mirrors'.
Please bring a ruler or straight edge to every class. |
May 21, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Finished a Lab on Plane Mirrors and the Law of Reflection
Students should bring a ruler to the next couple of classes. |
May 13, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Please finish Reading Check questions, Chapter 4-5.1 for homework.
Open Book In-Class Assignment on Thursday, May 16th |
May 9, 2013 |
May 7, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Vocab quiz on Monday, May 13th, day 2 |
May 2, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Ryan Keats | The Outsiders Novel Test. Wednesday, May 8th |
May 1, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Test Unit 4 Friday! |
April 30, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Students are designing a French town on software. Also, we've begun a new unit with a theme of volunteering. |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Unit 4 Test Friday, May 3rd
Study:
Key Terms
Notes
Chapter 10/11 Practice Questions
Unit 4 Summary (review sheet)
Diagrams of the cell/microscope (use the ones in your textbook). |
April 24, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete #4 and #5 on page 363
Unit 6 test moved to Tuesday, April 30th |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Reminder: Test Unit 4 mid-late next week! |
April 23, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete questions on pages 263-265
# 4,5,6,7,9,11,12,13 and 14
Unit 6 Test on Friday, April 26th. Students have been aware for over a week however, the homework site was not displaying entries last week.
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Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Completed a foldable on the 6 organ systems.
Note: Test Unit 4 (Chapter 10/11/12) will be mid-late next week. |
April 22, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 356-357 # 4,5,6,7,8,9 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Started the notes on Chapter 11. No homework assigned |
April 15, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Vocab quiz on Thursday April 18th |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Quiz Chapter 10 Friday!
1. Key Terms
2. Reading Check Chapter 10
3. Practice Chapter 10 Questions
4. Notes
5. Diagram of Plant/animal cell |
April 11, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Quiz Chapter 10 Friday, April 19 |
April 10, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Review posted vocab for unit 4 |
April 8, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Labelled and discussed cell organelles for the Plant and Animal Cell. No assigned homework. |
March 26, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Please Note: Completed Science fair project boards should be taken from Room 124 and brought home before Easter. |
March 20, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 5 Review sheets
Unit 5 test Tuesday March 26th. |
March 19, 2013 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Chapter 6 test on Monday, March 25. Please study review questions and answers on my blog. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 5 test next Tuesday, March 26th
Complete page 303 # 5,6,7,8,9,10,11 |
March 18, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete questions on page 298 # 4,5,6,7,8,9,and 11
Journal Entry tomorrow on sections 5.5 to 5.9
Unit 5 Test date moved to Tuesday, March 26th |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | we are doing an in class writing project involving description of a decade (music, fahion, etc.) |
March 12, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 5 Test next Monday, March 25th |
March 11, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Section 5.7:Page 284, Questions 4,5,6,7,9,11. |
March 7, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Please complete questions on page 274
#'s 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 for tomorrow's class. |
March 6, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Finish 5.5 worksheets |
March 5, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Students should continue to review vocab and notes on 'le superlatif'. Also, we've begun reviewing the use of the past tense, and students should review this material. |
March 4, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Due to Survey taking place in period 1 tomorrow, the test will be postponed to Thursday. Students should study:
1. Reading Check Chapter 7,8,9
2. Practice Questions Chapter 9
3. Quizzes Chapter 7 and 8
4. Key Terms |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Quiz on Section 5.1-5.4 Tomorrow March 5th. |
March 1, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Math Quiz Monday march 4th
review Sheets and Mid-Unit Review page 263 |
February 28, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Please finish all reading check questions if not completed in class.
Students should be working on Chapter 9 practice questions in preparation for their Unit III Test on Chapter 7/8/9 next Wednesday |
February 27, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Projects are now due!
Test Unit III is postponed to next Wednesday, Day 2 March 6th. |
February 26, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete questions on page 252 #3-10
Math Quiz on sections 5.1 to 5.4 resceduled for Monday, March 4th |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We'll be discussing the past tense in the next few classes. Students should continue to review vocab. |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Rose Drover | Students are reminded to bring in their signed permission slips and their $8 for their outing next Monday, March 4th [bowling/skating or fitness] |
February 24, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Reminder: Science Fair Projects are due on Feb 27th. Three fold Boards and/or copies of slideshows must be submitted to room 124 before homeroom on that day. |
February 22, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Reminder: Students should be preparing for a Unit III Test next Friday.
Chapter 7/8/9
Students should study:
1.Notes (can also be found on mdjh science page)
2.Quiz Chapter 7 and 8
3. Reading Check 7/8/9
4. Practice Questions Chapter 9
5. Density and Pressure calculations worksheet. |
February 20, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Ryan Keats | No Limits/Chasing a Dream Unit Test has been scheduled for Feb 27/13. Please review ant texts we have studied in this unit for your review. |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Hello parents! If you have a science background and want to share in the excitement of doing and talking science with young people, we want you! Looking for science fair judges on March 14th, 2013, 1:30-5:30 pm! Please let your child's science teacher know if you are interested! |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Math Quiz covering section 5.1 to 5.4 next Wednesday, February 27th
Finish 5.3 worksheet up to and including #5 |
February 19, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | While continuing to review vocab and the superlative, we are discussing the placement of adjectives, as well as feminine and plural forms of adjectives. |
February 18, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Please have all work for Section 5.1 completed for tomorrow.
Questions on page 239
6-15 inclusive |
February 12, 2013 |
Health Assigned By: Rose Drover | Read section 1-4 Nutrition Unit, chapter 7 |
February 11, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a vocab quiz on Thursday, Feb. 14th |
February 8, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Review for Test Tuesday |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Science Projects are due on Feb. 27th. A rough run of the experiment should be completed by Feb. 20th. |
February 6, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete the following questions on
Page 208 #16
page 218 #4,5,8,9,10,12,14,15
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Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Please finish pressure calculations worksheet for next class. |
February 5, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 199 # 11 and 12, page 205-207 # 4,5,6,7,12, and Page 208 #16 and page 218 #4,5,8,9,10,12,14,15
REMINDER:Unit 4 Test on Tuesday, February 12th
Term Project due: Wednesday, February 13th |
February 4, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Reminder that your independent novel assignments (story maps) are now due. Please pass in to me ASAP. Thanks! |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 4 Test on Tuesday, February 12th
Term Project due: Wednesday, February 13th |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We've started a new unit with a theme of 'retro'. Studnets have vocab to review. |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Corrected worksheet from last class.
Experiment or Model plan sheet is now due! |
February 1, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Religion Project due on January 30th still has not been passed in by All students. If this is you.....Remember to get it in. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Stock Market Project due on February 13th |
January 30, 2013 |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Power point presentation due today, a few students have not yet passed it in, get it in by Friday morning! |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 198, #4,5 and 6 |
January 29, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Project Idea sheet due tomorrow(p.2 of booklet)!
Experiment OR Model Plan Sheet Due : Feb. 4th |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | Please bring in your $3 for the Diversity Fair T-Shirts for Thursday. |
January 28, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Reminder: Project idea sheet due tomorrow! |
January 24, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Science Project Booklets distributed to students yesterday. Here is the timeline:
-Project Idea Sheet (p.2) -Due Jan 29th
-Experiment(p.3-4)OR model plan sheet(p.5-6)- due Feb 4th
-Results tables/model report (rough copies) -Feb 20th
-Final project-Due Feb 27th
Students who are interested in the science fair will receive 5% bonus on their overall science project mark. The science fair will take place on March 14th.
Students will need a 3-fold board to present their science project. (Try Staples,etc.) |
January 23, 2013 |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Final Religion project due on Wednesday- January 30th. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Math Quiz tomorrow- Chapter 4 sections 4.1 to 4.4
Unit Review on page 194 is a good practice as well as the worksheet handed out in Monday's class.
Also, pg 226 1-4 and 6 (surface area only) |
January 21, 2013 |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Reminder: Project due Jan. 30 |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Reminder: Project due Jan. 30 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Quiz Thursday
Sections 4.1-4.4 (up yo and including mid-unit review) |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Quiz Thursday
Sections 4.1-4.4 (up yo and including mid-unit review) |
January 18, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are going to be working on an in-class project involving a description of a sport / physical acvity. A presentation of the written work will follow. |
January 17, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Worked on lab assignment (to be finished next class).
Students are reminded to bring all necessary materials (pencil, textbook, binder) to every class. |
January 15, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Quiz Chapter 8 tomorrow!
Study:
1. Notes
2. Reading Check
3. Practice Quiz
4. Density practice questions worksheet
Students should be able to use the formula for density (and the triangle that goes along with it) |
January 14, 2013 |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Religion Project- world religions due January 30th. |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Started Determining Density Lab Today. Reminder: Quiz Wednesday on Chapter 8. Students should study:
1. Notes
2. Reading Check
3. Practice Chapter 8 Questions |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete sheet 4.2 all questions |
January 10, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Quiz postponed to Wednesday, Jan 16th due to weather! |
January 8, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 180-182 # 4,5,6,7,10 and 11 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Corrected Reading Check Questions today.
Practice Questions Chapter 8 should be completed for next class (Thursday).
Quiz Monday, Jan.14th on Chapter 8.
Students should study:
1. Notes (also found at http://www.mdj.k12.nf.ca/science/)
2. Reading Check Questions
3. Practice Questions
4. Density practice Problems worksheet |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We have a listening and reading quiz on Tuesday, day 1, Jan 15th. The focus is on vocab related to sports, parts of the body, and sports equipment. |
January 7, 2013 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Test on Friday. Chapter 3. |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Please complete the Reading Check Questions, Chapter 8 for homework.
Quiz Chapter 8 Monday, Jan. 14th |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | No homework assigned |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Bring religion project on stick or rough copy on paper to class for Thursday- day 5. We will be working in the computer lab. |
January 4, 2013 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are learning how to say 'in order to' and 'you have to', as well as some new verbs for sports. We are also reviewing vocab for parts of the body. |
January 3, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Density Calculations Worksheet to be completed for homework if not finished in class.
NOTE: Science Fair Projects will be discussed in detail after the completion of Chapter 8 (about a weeks time). In the meantime, some possible websites for ideas are:
http://www.sciencebob.com/sciencefair/ideas.php
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/projects.html
Ideas are not limited to these websites! Feel free to google any other ideas that may interest you! |
December 20, 2012 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Info for Science Fair Project is to be discussed with the students after the Christmas break. Here's the outline for the Experimental Project. (similar format as last year).
An experimental project must contain the following...
Purpose
Hypothesis
Materials
Variables (Independent and Dependent)
Controls (minimum of 5)
Procedure (written in step format)
Observations (Must include tables, graphs, diagrams and pictures)
Scientific Discussion (Explain your results)
Conclusion
This project may be competitive or non competitive. All competitive projects MUST be presented on a 3-fold board. Non-competitive projects may be presented on either a 3-fold board, Bristol board, as a web page or a Power Point presentation.
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December 13, 2012 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Quiz tomorrow!
Study:
1. Key Terms
2. Reading Check
3. Practice Questions Chapter 7 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 145, #13 and page 151, # 4,5,8 and 9 |
December 12, 2012 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 145 #4( a,c,e),5( a,c,e)and 6 (a,c) |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete page 145 #4( a,c,e),5( a,c,e)and 6 (a,c)
Math test- unit 3 next Tuesday |
December 11, 2012 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Ryan Keats | We are now finished Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice. Please complete any remaining questions in your study guide as this is valuable to study for your test on Dec. 19 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Please finish practice quiz (Chapter 7) for homework.
NOTE: Quiz postponed to FRIDAY Dec. 14th. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 3 Test Tuesday, December 18th
Complete 2 sided worksheet on sections 3.5 and 3.6 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Quiz on vocab, Friday, Dec 14th |
December 10, 2012 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Reminder: Reading Check questions to be completed for tomorrow (Tuesday) |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 3 TEST moved to Wednesday, December 19th |
December 6, 2012 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Please finish all reading check questions for homework. |
December 5, 2012 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 3 Test set for Dec.14th
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December 4, 2012 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Catch Me once, Catch Me Twice novel test has been scheduled for November 19th. Study Guide available on my teacher blog. |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Reminder:Quiz Chapter 7 Thursday, Dec.13th.
Notes can be found at:
http://www.mdj.k12.nf.ca/science/ |
December 3, 2012 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Reminder to submit your Heritage Fair proposal. Thanks to those who have already done so. Project presentations will begin during the week of December 10th. |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | In addition to reviewing new vocab, we are discussing how to use the verbs 'jouer' and 'faire' for team sports and individual activities. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 3 Test coming next week- possibly Tuesday, Dec. 11th |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | On Wednesday after school we are planning to put up our classroom Christmas Tree, if anyone has a tree they are no longer using and/or some Christmas decorations - please bring them along. The more the merrier! |
November 30, 2012 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We've begun a new unit with a sports / physical activity theme. Our current focus is on vocab re sports and equipment. |
November 28, 2012 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 118-119 # 4 through 14 assigned yesterday
Complete today's questions from page 120 # 15,16 and 17
Quiz on Friday (sections 3.1 to 3.3) |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Please finish key terms for chapter 7 for homework. |
November 27, 2012 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Math Quiz Friday 3.1 to 3.4. Complete pages 118-119 #4 through 14 inclusive. |
November 20, 2012 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Journal enrty tomorrow, Quiz moved to a date in late November TBA |
November 19, 2012 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | No homework- started section 3.2 |
November 16, 2012 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Please complete Chapter 1 questions for Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice if you have not already done so. Each student has a study guide for these questions and a digital copy is available on my website. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Reminder of up coming assessment:
Journal entry on Wednesday (Ch 3) |
November 14, 2012 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Please finish Chapter 3 Practice Questions.
Reminder: Test Unit 1 Monday, Nov. 19th.
Please Study:
1. Chapter 1 Quiz
2. Chaper 2 Quiz
3. Chapter 3 Practice Questions
4. Reading Check Chapter 1/2/3 |
November 9, 2012 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Reminder: Test Unit 1 Monday, Nov. 19th
Please Study:
1. Reading Check Q's Chapter 1/2/3
2. Quiz chapter 1
3. Quiz chapter 2
4. Chapter 3 Practice Questions |
November 8, 2012 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Chapter 2 Test has been scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 14. Please check my website for any study guides/worksheets, etc. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Review NICE FRACTION and their decimal Equivalents |
November 6, 2012 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Reading check Questions p.87 and p.94 |
November 5, 2012 |
November 2, 2012 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Activity 3-1B p.87 to be completed for homework, if not finished in class. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 2 test- Multiplying & Dividing Integers on Tuesday, Nov. 6th |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | Calender Order Forms have been sent home with all students today. Calender orders are $20 each and the deadline for orders is November 30th. This is a fund raiser for the school and all proceeds go towards programming and equipment for the Learning Resource Centre as well as support the technology needs of the school. |
October 31, 2012 |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | All but 2 presenters still have to present their WHO AM I posters/power point presentations next religion class. |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Went through Section 3.1 p.82-83 and completed Reading Check p.83 in class. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Journal entry on BEDMAS-order of operations tomorrow. Unit 2 test set for Tuesday, Nov. 6th |
October 30, 2012 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Unit Test on Global Citizens has been scheduled for November 6/12 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Journal entry question on BEDMAS- order of operations with integers on Thursday, Nov. 1st |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | Dress up tomorrow for our 8-4 Halloween Party at lunch time and into period 4... no need to bring anything for lunch...FREE PIZZA for everyone. Juice boxes and water as well as treats, a scary movie and fun for all!
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October 29, 2012 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 92-93 # 1, 3-13 and 16
Journal entry on Order of Operations
(BEDMAS) on Thursday, Nov. 1st |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are discussing masculine vs feminine adjectives, and identifying nouns, verbs, and adjectives. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | Dress Up on Wednesday for the Homeroom Halloween Party during lunch and period 4...FREE PIZZA. |
October 26, 2012 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Finished correcting the practice quiz. Reminder: Quiz on Monday, Oct. 29th.
Study:
1. Practice Quiz Chapter 2
2. Notes Chapter 2
3. Reading check questions Chapter 2
Any students who have not submitted their $7 for the Fluvarium field trip should submit it asap. |
October 25, 2012 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Reminder to bring a family heirloom or artifact on Friday with a 1 paragraph explanation. (Photos are fine if the object is not suitable for transport to school) |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 2 test date set for Tuesday, November 6th |
October 24, 2012 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | -corrected p.1-3 of Reading Check questions in class today.
-Please finish page 4 and 5 of the Reading check questions for homework. Many finished in class.
-Students are also working on a practice quiz chapter 2. We will go through this next class in preparation for the quiz on Monday, Oct. 24th. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 81-82 #6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,16 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | Halloween Party set for Wednesday, October 31st....All students are encouraged to dress up and have some FUN! Free Pizza for the entire class and a scary movie! |
October 23, 2012 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Students should be reviewing the vocab for 'at the market' as well as question terms and techniques. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 80-81 # 3,4,5 |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Please finish Reading Check Questions up to and including page 3
***If you have not submitted your $7 for the Field Trip to the Fluvarium, please bring it to school asap.
Reminder: Quiz Monday, Oct. 29th.
Please Study:
1. Chapter 2 Notes
2. Reading Check Chapter 2 (to be finished and corrected tomorrow)
3. Practice Quiz Chapter 2 (to be handed out tomorrow) |
October 17, 2012 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are learning new vocab related to food and the marketplace. Also, we are discussing question words and techniques for asking questions. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete pages 74-75 # 9(A and C), 13,16,17 and 18.
Math quiz on MULTIPLYING INTEGERS only, on MOnday, October 22. Very brief about 20 minutes. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Independent Novel presentations ongoing. Be prepared to present. |
October 15, 2012 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are reviewing 3 ways to ask questions, and alos question words (who, when, how much, etc.) |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | Today homeroom 8-4 went to Ferryland for their Social Studies field trip. Please remember your religion essay tomorrow that was due yesterday. |
October 12, 2012 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | We will have a FREE Halloween Pizza party on Wednesday, October 31st during lunch and period 4. The homeroom students will view a Halloween movie, eat pizza and share treats. Homemade treats are welcomed, such as cupcakes or cookies(no nut products please). Bottled water will be served as a beverage. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete questions from class on pages 68-69 # 9,10,11,12,13,15,17, and 20 |
October 11, 2012 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | Please note the French quizzes will take place tomorrow. The earlier date was a scheduling error. |
October 10, 2012 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete questions on pages3 and 4 oif the Chef's Hot/Cold Cube sheet handed out in class today. Scores for the Unit 1 Test were given to students in today's class. |
October 5, 2012 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | No Homework- students wrote Unit 1 test today! Have a great weekend. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | We won a Pizza Party for our class...Thanks to everyone who bought in Food items for our Thanks Giving Food Drive. WE collected/donated 136 items....YES! |
October 4, 2012 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Study for Math Test tomorrow (Unit 1)Use Chapter Review Question from text and the review sheet handed out in class. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | We are still in the lead for the grade 8's ...keep it up. Keep bringing in your FOOD ITEMS. Tomorrow, Friday is the last day we will be collecting for the Thanks Giving Food Drive. All food donations will be donated to the Local Food Bank during the Assembly on Friday mroning during period 3. |
October 3, 2012 |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Students have until October 11th in class/tech lab to complete their WHO AM I essay.After that time the next 2 classes will be focused on their Power point presentation or their Poster board Presentation. |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are reviewing for reading/listening vocab quizzes next week (Oct. 11th, Thursday, day #5). Also, we will have a brief written quiz on regular and irregular verbs. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Unit 1 Test Friday, October 5th
Students should be working on pages 54-59 (except #8,9,10) |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | Thank you to all students who have bought in FOOD items for the Thanks Giving Food Drive. We now have a total of 56 items from this homeroom and the homeroom with the most per grade level wins a Pizza Party for their class....we want to win the Pizza Party...BRING ON THE FOOD ITEMS.....PLEASE! |
October 2, 2012 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | Please bring in FOOD for the FOOD DRIVE. We will be presenting the food items to the local Food Bank at the Thanks Giving Assembly on Friday, October 5th. We are now leading in the number of food items for grade 8 and the winning class gets a PIZZA PARTY from the school....BRING ON THE FOOD ITEMS 8-4's. |
October 1, 2012 |
Religion Assigned By: Rose Drover | Religion Essay( Who am I) due October 11th. Students are to bring thier rough copy to Wednesday`s class - we will be at the lab. |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Chapter 1 Quiz Oct 3 period 4
Fluvarium field trip Oct. 18 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Work on Chapter review and Sample Test on pages 54-58 (this work is to be completed over the next 4 days). Unit 1 Test moved to Friday |
September 28, 2012 |
Social Studies Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Chapter 1 Quiz! Thursday, October 4. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Independent Novel Assignment due October 15. Please see my homeowrk page for details. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete worksheet on Pythagorean relationship (2 sided).
Unit 1 Test Thursday-Oct 4th |
September 27, 2012 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Rose Drover | Complete questions on page 49
# 4(a), 5(a), 6 and 10
Unit 1 test set for next Thursday - October 4th |
Science Assigned By: David Jeffers | Chapter 1 Quiz
20M.C./10 Matching/10 Fill in the Blank
Oct. 3 Day 7 Period 4
Field Trip Oct.18 Day3 Periods4and5 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Rose Drover | PLEASE BRING FOOD FOR THE FOOD DRIVE before October 5th |
September 26, 2012 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We're continuing verb practice and have been discussing the first collection of vocabulary for unit 1. We've also discussed definite / indefinite articles, and negation. |
September 20, 2012 |
French Assigned By: Glen Connolly | We are reviewing regular verbs, ĂȘtre and avoir,negation, how to ask questions, classroom vocab, and useful expressions. |