Homework Assigned For Homeroom: 8-7(123)
September 7, 2017
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Don't forget to bring your novel for READING FRIDAYS!!
June 12, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Students have so far been given 2 practice Math exams and Review material for Chapters 1-6. Chapters 7 and 8 will be given tomorrow.

Math exam will take place on Friday morning, June 16 from 8:15-10:15 in Room 123.

Materials needed for exam:
Calculator
Pencils, erasers

Happy studying :)
June 9, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test 4 plus graphing on Wednesday, June 14. Review handed out in class this week. Check website for missed notes/carnet. See exam schedule online.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Texte d'opinion due today!
Homeroom
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Those wishing to be excused during a non-examination day should provide the homeroom teacher with a note/email.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Those wishing to be excused during a non-examination day should provide the homeroom teacher with a note/email.
June 8, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Texte d'opinion due at the end of tomorrow's class (June 9).
June 7, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Texte d'opinion due Friday (June 9).
Interviews are ongoing.
June 6, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
TEXTE D'OPINION DUE FRI JUNE 9
INTERVIEWS ARE ONGOING
June 5, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Students are busy writing their own 'texte d'opinion' due Fri June 9.
Interviews began today.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Students should be actively reviewing for their evaluation next week. New material continues up until June 14.
June 2, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today, we finished Sections 8.4-8.6, please finish these worksheets if you have not already.

Continue working on your practice final exam - corrections will begin Monday.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
See exam schedule to ensure you know when your Science Evaluation is taking place :)
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
All exam review materials have been posted on Google Classroom. Anyone who has no computer access at home should see me for photocopies.
June 1, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Module 4 Texte d'opinion
Students will be writing their own text in the computer lab next week.
Interviews Monday June 5
May 31, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Carnet 'Adieu,bandits!' due tomorrow (June 1).
Interviews June 5
May 30, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Students wrote reading comprehension quiz today.
'Adieu,bandits!' carnet due June 1
Interviews June 5
May 29, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
READING COMPREHENSION QUIZ TOMORROW
Began Module 4 today 'Texte d'opinion'
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Continue working on your practice final exam. We will have a verification on 8.1-8.3 this Thursday.

See my website for links to French videos for all units of work.
May 26, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Continue to work on your practice exam at home. We will begin correcting late next week.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Finished correcting review questions for 'Adieu,bandits!'.
READING COMPREHENSION QUIZ TUES MAY 30
INTERVIEWS JUNE 5
May 25, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Students were given a practice final exam today. Please begin working on this at home.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Corrected review questions for Adieu,bandits!
READING COMPREHENSION QUIZ TUES MAY 30
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Please see Google Classroom for all your ELA exam study needs.
May 24, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu,bandits!
Assigned review questions #1-18
READING COMPREHENSION QUIZ TUES MAY 30
May 23, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test - tomorrow.
Full review given in class. Please refer to website for missing material.
Don't forget your ruler and protractor :)
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu,bandits!
Assigned, then corrected chapter 12 questions.
READING COMPREHENSION QUIZ TUES MAY 30
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Review project on ch 1-7 is due tomorrow. Chapter 7 tests were given back today, and errors were discussed as a class.

We have begun Chapter 8, our last unit of study.
May 19, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Cumulative Project(worth 10% of the grade) is DUE on Wednesday, May 24. This is an at-home project. No time on Tuesday will be given in class to work on this. Students may attend Math help after school on Tuesday with any concerns.

The project has been posted to my website for reference, as well as links to NLESD Youtube videos (in French) for review for the project and the final exam.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test on Wednesday. Full review handed out in class. Please refer to website for missing material.
May 18, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu,bandits!
Corrected questions chapters 10 & 11
Read chapter 12 - roman fini!
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test next Wednesday. Full review given in class. See website for missing material.
May 17, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu,bandits!
Assigned questions from chapters 10 & 11
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test reminder - Thursday, May 25.
See website for missing notes.
May 16, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu,bandits!
Corrected chapter 9 questions.
Read chapters 10 & 11.
May 15, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Finish #1-4 on the Chapter 7 Review sheets.

Test Chapter 7 (7.1-7.4) will be on Wednesday, May 17.

Major project is due on Wednesday, May 24 (at-home project).
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu,bandits!
Corrected chapter 8 questions and assigned chapter 9 questions.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test reminder - Wednesday, May 24
May 12, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test - May 24
May 11, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu,bandits!
Completed listening quiz today.
Read chapter 8.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test Wednesday, May 24.
Health
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Presentations begin tomorrow - drug projects. Please come prepared to present.
May 10, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Upcoming evaluation dates:

Test Chapter 7 - Wednesday, May 17.

Project Chapter 1-7 - given out today, to be completed at home, due on Wednesday, May 24
May 9, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz reminder - Optics part 2, tomorrow. See website for missing material.
Health
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Drug presentations begin next class. Please come prepared to go.
May 5, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu,bandits!
Discussed answers to ch 7 questions today.
LISTENING EVALUATION CH 1 THROUGH 7
THURS MAY 11
May 4, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
No homework assigned.
May 3, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu, bandits!
THURS MAY 11 Listening evaluation on chapters 1 through 7.
May 2, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu, bandits!
LISTENING EVALUATION CH 1 - 7
THURS MAY 11
May 1, 2017
Health
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Drug awareness assignment
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
In class assignment will take place tomorrow on Sections 6.6 and 6.7. Refer to my website for review.
April 28, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
We will have an in-class assignment on Tuesday, May 2 on Sections 6.5 and 6.6. Please review, no other homework assigned.
Health
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Drug assignment. Next class is the last class, before we begin presentations.
April 24, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu, bandits!
Recapped chapters 1 through 4 and read chapter 5.
April 13, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Happy Easter
April 12, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu, bandits!
Read chapter 4 and assigned chapter 4 questions.
April 11, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu, bandits!
Chapter 3 covered in class today.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science quiz postponed until tomorrow's class, due to RNC presentation going into today's 5th period.
April 10, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu, bandits!
Completed, then discussed Ch 2 questions.
April 7, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Test on 6.1-6.5 will take place on Wednesday, April 12. Practice some of 6.4 over the weekend.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu,bandits!
Reading of chapter 2.
No homework assigned.
April 6, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu,bandits!
Discussed chapter 1 questions.
Began reading of chapter 2 to be continued tomorrow.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz on Monday
April 4, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz announcement: Monday, April 9
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Novel study 'Adieu, bandits'
Reread chapter 1 and began chapter 1 questions...to be continued tomorrow.
April 3, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Devoirs 6.1-6.3 should now be finished by Thursday due to snow day today. Continue to work on this. We will have a verification quiz on Thursday on 6.1-6.3.
March 31, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Adieu, bandits!
Corrected pre-reading activities.
Read chapter 1.
March 30, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Assigned pre-reading activities for the novel 'Adieu, bandit'.
March 28, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Concluded planet presentations.
No homework assigned.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
New homework was given today on 6.1-6.3. This is due next Wednesday, April 5. We will do a verification quiz on Wednesday, April 5 as well.
March 27, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Planet project presentations.
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY OF PRESENTATIONS!
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Finish worksheet Revision resoudre des equations - this is review from grade 7 to introduce Chapter 7. Also, finish graphing activity throughout the week so you are prepared when we start graphing equations.
March 24, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Please finish the Easter graphing activity that was handed out today.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Continued planet presentations.
March 22, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Began planet presentations ... to be continued next class (Fri March 24).
March 21, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Planet project presentations due tomorrow (March 22).
Health
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unhealthy foods - due Monday, March 27.
March 20, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Our in-class assignment for Chapter 5 will take place on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Come prepared with a calculator and all Chapter materials.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test moved to Tuesday, March 21.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
No class today due to early closure.
We will go to computer lab tomorrow to finalize planet projects and begin presentations on WED MARCH 22
March 17, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Planet project due March 21
March 16, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Planet project due March 21.
March 15, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Planet project due March 21.
March 14, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Finish worksheet 5.8 for tomorrow's class.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Please register your project for next Thursday's Science Fair, by Monday, using the following link. YOU MUST USE GOOGLE CHROME:
https://goo.gl/forms/oI5MbMIQBLrZMSt93

Unit Test on Monday, March 20
Full review in class.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Planet project due March 21 (target date).
March 13, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Listening quiz today.
Part two tomorrow!
Planet project due March 21 (target date).
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Please register your project for next Thursday's Science Fair, using the following link. YOU MUST USE GOOGLE CHROME:
https://goo.gl/forms/oI5MbMIQBLrZMSt93

Unit Test on Monday, March 20
Full review in class.
March 10, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Listening quiz March 13 & 14
Planet project due March 21
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Please register your project for next Thursday's Science Fair, by Monday, using the following link. YOU MUST USE GOOGLE CHROME:
https://goo.gl/forms/oI5MbMIQBLrZMSt93

Unit test: Monday, March 20
March 9, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Please register your project for next Thursday's Science Fair, by Monday, using the following link:
https://goo.gl/forms/oI5MbMIQBLrZMSt93

Unit Test, Monday, March 20
Full review in class.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Listening quiz March 13 & 14
March 8, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Students should finish Sections 5.5 and 5.6 in your booklet for tomorrow.
March 7, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science unit test announcement this week. Test date TBA this week.
Science Fair March 16.
March 6, 2017
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Please read THE OUTSIDERS up to p. 120.
March 3, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Fair March 16
Registration details next week.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Quiz 5.1-5.4 takes place on Monday.

Homework solutions were corrected today and posted on my website for reference.
March 1, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Completed workbook pages for article 'Mars, la planete rouge' pp.108-109.
No homework assigned.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Finish questions on p. 351 #1-3, 352 #1-3, 353 #1-3
February 28, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Completed pages 67,68,69 in Valentines carnet and submitted for grading.
February 27, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Quiz on 5.1-5.4 will take place Monday, March 6. New homework will be given tomorrow on 5.2-5.4.
February 24, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today we corrected Devoirs 5.1 (answers on my website).

No homework assigned for the weekend.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Carnet de St Valentin:
Assigned pages 41,55,56,64,67,68,69 to be continued in class next week.
PLEASE BRING THIS CARNET TO CLASS!
February 23, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Presentations ongoing. Please be prepared.
February 22, 2017
Art
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science presentations ongoing this week. Please come prepared.
February 20, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today we began Chapter 5. New homework was given on Section 5.1 - due Friday.
February 17, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Projects due on Monday.
February 16, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Tomorrow we will complete Part 2 of the recovery assessment for Chapters 1-4. A calculator is permitted for all Chapters of Part 2.
February 13, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Began Valentines activity booklet.
No homework assigned.
All Zorro projects should now be submitted.
February 10, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Students concluding part 2 of Zorro assignment due today.
Starting new unit on Monday.
February 9, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Students working on second part of final assignment for ZORRO unit due Friday (Feb 10).
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Projects Due February 20.
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Book Circles meet tomorrow. Bring your worksheet and treats!
February 8, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Continue working on practice sheets for Chapter 1 and 2. We reviewed Chapter 1 in detail today in class.

Cumulative assessment on Ch 1-4 will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Students working on part two of ZORRO assignment due this Friday Feb 10.
February 7, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Concluded presentations of end of unit assignments & continued work on written part of assignment due Fri Feb 10.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Review class on Wednesday. Review to be attempted for homework and will be corrected in class.
Science project due February 20.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Our Cumulative Recovery Assessment on Chapters 1-4 will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday. We will be reviewing for this all week in class, as we started today.

For homework this week, work on the review sheets on Chapter 1 and 2 you printed today, as well as ones for Chapter 3 and 4 that will be given later this week. Also, portfolio notes / old quizzes should be reviewed.
February 3, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz next Thursday February 9
February 2, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
TEST tomorrow on Chapter 4 - homework answers are now posted to my website, as well as gone over in detail today in class.

Extra practice questions from the text:
p. 236 and 237 #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Bring a calculator for your test tomorrow!
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO presentations
January 31, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Presentations due Thurs Feb 2.
Please be sure to submit any PowerPoint presentations to the google classroom.
Tomorrow's class will take place in the computer lab to enable finishing touches and submission of the assignment.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Term project ongoing. Due February 20.
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Rough drafts of feature news articles are due in rough on Google Classroom tonight.

Read pp. 81-160 of Backlash and complete Book Circle sheets for Friday, Feb. 3.
January 30, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
New homework was given today - due Thursday. TEST Chapter 4(4.1-4.8) will take place on Friday, Feb 3.
January 26, 2017
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Rough drafts of the feature article must be submitted in Google Classroom by Tues., Jan. 31.

Book Circles will resume on Friday Feb. 3. Please have the Book Circles sheet completed for pages 81 - 160.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Students preparing final project presentations due Thurs Feb 2.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science projects should be ongoing. Proposals at this point are being reviewed. Students are to proceed as if their project is approved unless told otherwise.
January 25, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
No French class today due to socials field trip.
ZORRO PRESENTATIONS DUE FEB 2
January 24, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Projects - ongoing. Due date Feb 20.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Students are preparing final task presentations which are due THURS FEB 2
January 23, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Concluded film and introduced end of module assignment...to be continued tomorrow.
ZORRO carnet has been collected for grading.
No homework assigned.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Quiz tomorrow on 4.1-4.4 and 4.7. Answers to homework and practice sheets have been posted to my website.
January 22, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Project ideas due on Friday past. Please submit ASAP.
January 20, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
No homework assigned.
Unit project to begin next week.
January 19, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Chapter 9 Noted vocab, read along, and completed activity 15.
No homework assigned.
January 18, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Began film version.
No homework assigned.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Math homework on Sections 4.1-4.4 and 4.7 is due on Friday. Quiz on these sections will take place on Tuesday.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Project ideas due by the end of this week. Please submit via paper or Google classroom (create a new Google doc and write proposal there).

Religion assignments due on Friday. Be ready to present, please.
January 17, 2017
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Book Circles - Read to p. 80 in BACKLASH and complete the Book Circles sheet for Friday, Jan. 20. Don't forget your treats!
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Chapter 7 Corrected activities 11 & 12.
Chapter 8 Noted vocab, read along and completed activities 13 & 14 together.
No homework assigned.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Fair project ideas/proposals due this week. Final project due February 22.
Science Fair is March 16.
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Song Assignment due on Friday. Please be prepared to present.
January 16, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science projects should be in the planning phase. Each class has had at least 2 classes in the computer lab. Topics and proposals (p. 3&4 Experiment or 5&6 Model) due on Friday, January 20.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Chapter 7. Noted vocab, read along, completed first half of Activity 11 together and assigned the rest of Activity 11 as well as Activity 12.
No homework assigned.
January 13, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
New homework was given today to be completed by next Thursday. We will have a quiz on 4.1-4.4 and 4.7 next Friday, Jan 20.
January 12, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Chapter 5 - Noted vocab, read along while listening, and completed Activity 8 for grading.
Chapter 6 - Noted vocab, read along while listening, and began Activities 9 & 10 to be continued in class tomorrow. No homework assigned.
January 11, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Chapter 4: Read along, completed Activity 7, noted new information for the character of 'Le Capitaine Ramon'.
Noted vocab for chapter 5.
No homework assigned.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz reminder:
Thursday, January 12

See website for missing materials and Quizlet link.
January 10, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz - Fluids - Thursday
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Listened to chapter 3 again and completed Activity 5 to be graded.
Noted vocab for chapter 4, listened to chapter 4 and completed Activity 6 to be graded.
No homework assigned.
January 9, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Noted info about characters.
Noted vocab # 11-15 for chapter 3.
Listened to chapter 3.
No homework assigned.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz on Thursday. Fluids chapter 1
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Continue with Homework given on Friday. Due this Friday, Jan 13.
January 6, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz reminder: Moved to Thursday, January 12

See website for Quizlet/Missing notes.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO Chapitre 2
Noted vocab items # 8-10, listened to chapter 2, completed activities 3 & 4, then corrected.
No homework assigned.
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Read pages 1-80 of novel, Backlash. Complete literature circle worksheet.
Both to be completed for class Friday, Jan. 13.
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Students began working on their Google Classroom 'Song assignment' today.
January 5, 2017
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz - Tuesday, Fluides ch. 1

Full review to be done in class, see website for Quizlet and notes.
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Book Circles start tomorrow. I will provide the books and worksheet. All you need to bring is your pencil.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Assigned, then corrected Activity 1 & Activity 2 for chapter 1.
No homework assigned.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
No homework assigned, but students can review work done today in class. New homework will be given tomorrow.
January 4, 2017
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
No homework assigned.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ZORRO
Noted evaluation scheme, key characters, and definitions for chapter 1.
Listened to chapter 1 and began Activity 1 to be continued tomorrow.
No homework assigned.
January 3, 2017
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Assigned vocab work for Zorro.
No homework assigned.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Finish Review on Area and Conversion for homework tonight.

Students need a calculator, ruler and scissors for Chapter 4. Please bring these materials ASAP.
December 19, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Interview results returned today. Please check updated Powerschool gradebook.
December 16, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
No homework assigned.
December 14, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Test on Chapter 3 took place today. No new homework assigned.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Le film de Zorro
No homework asssigned.
December 12, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
ENTREVUE unit is finished. Collected entrevue carnet for grading.
Introduced original 'Zorro' productions.
No homework assigned.
December 7, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Answers to the revision questions for Chapter 3 have now been posted on my website.

Extra practice problems: p. 159 #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 23, 25, 29

Test Chapter 3 (3.1-3.9) will take place on Tuesday, Dec 13.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Interview presentations continued and will conclude in class tomorrow.
December 6, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Interview presentations began today...to be continued tomorrow.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
The review booklet for Chapter 3 should be completed by tomorrow's class.

Extra practice book work for the weekend/Monday's class: p.159 #1 ,2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 23, 25, 29.
December 5, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Test Chapter 3 has been changed to Tuesday, Dec 13. Review homework solutions online as well as solutions to the problem solving worksheet corrected last week.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Interview presentations due tomorrow (Tues Dec 6).
December 2, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Students continued preparing interviews for presentation next week. Presentations due TUES DEC 6.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Reminder: Test on Monday
See website for missing material.
Full review completed in class.
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Work on at least one possible test question on the weekend. Study notes. Content quiz- Tuesday
Test-Wednesday
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
We began review today of 3.1-3.9. Test on Chapter 3 is on Wednesday, Dec 7.

Please complete homework 3.8 and 3.9 for Monday's class. Answers have been posted on my website if you need help or to check your work.
December 1, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Reminder: Unit test on Monday.
Please see website for missing material.
November 30, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test reminder: Monday.
Complete review done in class. Please refer to website for missing carnets/notes.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today, we reviewed errors on the Tache en classe 3.1-3.4 and the Verification 3.5-3.7. Students were given copies of the solutions if they asked for them.

We also began Section 3.8 - problem solving with fractions.

New homework on 3.8 and 3.9 is due Monday.

Test Chapter 3 will take place on Wednesday, December 7.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
MODULE 2 ENTREVUE
Students are preparing interviews for presentation next week.
November 29, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test on Monday - see website for missing notes. Full review handed out in class.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
MODULE 2 ENTREVUE
Students completed a listening evaluation today. End of unit assignment will be worked on in class this week, due for presentation TUES DEC 6.
November 28, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
MODULE 2 ENTREVUE
LISTENING EVALUATION TOMORROW
Began end of unit assignment today which is due for presentation MONDAY DEC 5.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Devoirs for 3.5-3.7 are due tomorrow. I will be collecting the duotangs this week. Answers have been posted to my website - please check your answers.

Verification on 3.5-3.7 will take place tomorrow.
November 25, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Finished oral comprehension activity on Eugenie Bouchard.
Listening evaluation Tues Nov 29.
November 24, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
No class today due to French for the Future presentation.
November 23, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
MODULE 2 ENTREVUE
Finished discussions of carnet pp.10-11.
Attempted listening comprehension activity together to be continued next class.
No homework assigned.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
New homework was given today on Sections 3.5 - 3.7. There is an error with the number lines in #1. A new sheet will be given tomorrow with the number lines fixed. This is due on Tuesday, and we will have a 'verification' on that day.

Test Chapter 3 (3.1-3.9) should take place around Dec 6 or 7.
November 22, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
MODULE 2 ENTREVUE
Carnet p.9 Round table sharing
Read aloud 'Rencontre avec un photographe' and noted answers to carnet p.10
No homework assigned.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Students completed their in-class assignment today on 3.1-3.4. No new homework assigned.
November 21, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today, we corrected the homework for 3.1 - 3.4. Tomorrow is our In-class assignment on these sections. Bring your notes and a dictionary. No calculators permitted.
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Presentations for projects continue tomorrow.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
MODULE 2 ENTREVUE
Brainstormed and completed carnet p.8 together, then assigned carnet p.9 to be brainstormed in small groups.
No homework assigned.
November 18, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
MODULE 2 ENTREVUE
No homework assigned.
November 17, 2016
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Project presentations began today, please be ready to continue next Religion Day 4 (Tuesday).
November 16, 2016
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Religion assignments due tomorrow. Students should be prepared to share their work in class.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
MODULE 2 ENTREVUE
No homework assigned.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Continue working on the Devoirs 3.1 - 3.4. We have covered up to the end of 3.3 now. We will complete review worksheets on these sections tomorrow in class and go over 3.4 on Friday.
November 15, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Continue to work on the homework for this week. We have covered 3.1 and some of 3.2/3.3 so far.

In class assignment on 3.1-3.4 will take place on Tuesday.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
MODULE 2 ENTREVUE
Assigned carnet pp.14-15 with text p.62
November 14, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
MODULE 2 ENTREVUE
Assigned carnet pp.12-13 with text p.60
No homework.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Homework from last week was corrected today. Answers can be found on my website.

New homework was given on Sections 3.1-3.4. Our next evaluation will be an in-class assignment on these sections on Tuesday, November 22.
November 10, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Quiz on Monday - cut off on top of page 15. Complete review given at the end of your carnet.
See web site for completed carnet, quizlet, and class notes.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Module 2 - ENTREVUE
Recapped carnet p.7
Assigned carnet pp.10-11 to be continued next class.
SOLO CARNET DUE TODAY.
November 9, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Completed ENTREVUE carnet pp.5,6,7
SOLO CARNET WILL BE COLLECTED TOMORROW (THURS NOV 10) FOR GRADING
November 8, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
MODULE 2: ENTREVUE
Read through first four pages of the 'carnet' together, then assigned key words p.5 (to be continued in class tomorrow).
SOLO CARNET WILL BE COLLECTED THURS NOV 10 FOR GRADING.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Quiz - Monday November 14
November 7, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz scheduled for Monday, Nov. 14

See web site if you are missing notes/carnet.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Homework this week is to finish the review booklet on fractions. Due next Monday.

Our next assessment will be late next week or early the week after, an in-class assignment on Sections 3.1-3.4.
November 4, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Quiz announced for Thursday, November 9.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO PROJECTS DUE AT THE END OF MONDAY'S CLASS (NOV 7). PLEASE BRING DICTIONARY TO EVERY CLASS!
November 3, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Test tomorrow Chapter 2 (2.1-2.5).

Answers for the homework are posted on my website for reference.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Students wrote novel test today.
PROJECT DUE MONDAY NOV 7
November 2, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
TEST TOMORROW (THURS NOV 3)
DICTIONARY PERMITTED, PROVIDED YOU BRING ONE. REREAD QUESTIONS & ANSWERS IN CARNET #17,39,40,41

PROJECT DATE EXTENDED TO MON NOV 7
DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF MONDAY'S CLASS
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science quiz scheduled for late next week. Date TBA.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today we continued with review of Chapter 2. Homework will be corrected in class tomorrow. Test Chapter 2 is on Friday.
November 1, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
TEST THURS NOV 4
PROJECT FRI NOV 4
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz late next week, please begin your review.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Due date for this week's homework has been extended to Thursday.

Test Chapter 2(2.1-2.5) will now take place on Friday, November 4.
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Today we worked in the computer lab on our Religion presentation.
October 31, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
TEST THURS NOV 3
PROJECT FRI NOV 4
October 28, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Walk to breakfast.
SOLO:
TEST THURS NOV 3
PROJECT DUE FRI NOV 4
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Students received new homework today - Sec.2.5 and Revision of Chapter 2. Due Wednesday, Nov 2.

Test Chapter 2 will take place on Thursday, November 3.

I collected the homework from last week and will look at this on the weekend. Those who did not pass it in, please show it to me on Monday.
October 27, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Working on project.
PROJECT DUE THURS NOV 3 OR FRI NOV 4
TEST THURS NOV 3
October 26, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Fluvarium trip tomorrow, Thursday. Please submit money and permission ASAP.
Today we moved forward with density and graphing on pp.6-8
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Working on project. Choose any three activities from the project sheet.
TEST THURS NOV 3
PROJECT DUE FRI NOV 4
Homeroom
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Thursday is Autism awareness day and students are asked to wear blue and to bring a toonie.
Friday is Walk for Breakfast - Pancake breakfast and donations for Breakfast Program.
October 25, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today, we corrected p. 87/88 #7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. We also covered Section 2.3 - modeling division of integers and did some more practice in the textbook.

Homework for this week was handed out today. It is due and will be collected on Friday.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Corrected carnet PP. 15-16
Working on project.
October 24, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Assigned pp.15-16 in question booklet.
Distributed project sheet.
No homework assigned.
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Our essay test is on Friday, Oct. 28. We are working on a practice test in class.
October 23, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
No homework assigned for the weekend.
October 20, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Essay test based on the SECRETS unit is scheduled for Wed., Oct. 26. Students received a study guide yesterday and a practice test to work on today.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Finished reading of the novel.
No homework assigned.
October 19, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Completed quiz for chapters 5-13, then continued reading p.73 onward.
No homework assigned.
October 18, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Recapped chapters 5-13 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.
QUIZ WED OCT 19
REREAD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN YOUR CARNET PP. 9-14
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Homework 2.1 - 2.2 is due tomorrow. We did the vocabulary together today in class. This is posted on my website if you were absent.

In class assessment is still scheduled for Thursday. You can use your notes, but not a calculator.
October 17, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Corrected question booklet pp.12-14.
QUIZ WED OCT 19
REVIEW QUESTION BOOKLET PP. 9-14
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Fluvarium trip scheduled for Thursday Oct. 27. Permission slips to be sent home this week.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
In-class assignment on Sections 2.1 and 2.2 will take place on Thursday Oct 20. Homework for this week is due on Wednesday. Time will be given in class tomorrow to work on the Vocabulary portion.
October 14, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today, we finished Section 2.1 and completed questions from the textbook.

New homework was given for Section 2.1 and 2.2. This is due on Wednesday, October 19 and will be corrected in class on that day.

We will be doing an in-class assignment (open book/open notes) on these 2 sections on Thursday, October 20.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Assigned question booklet pp.12-14
QUIZ CH 5-13 WED OCT 19 (carnet pp.9-14)
October 13, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Read pp.59-73 (ch 9-13) in class today.
No homework assigned.
Please bring question booklets (and a dictionary, if possible) to class tomorrow.
October 12, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Completed, then corrected questions in carnet p.11 (Ch 8).
No homework assigned.
Students who have not yet completed the evaluation/assessment for chapters 1 through 4 will be doing so on Monday Oct 17.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
We began Chapter 2 today. We reviewed adding and subtracting integers and order of operations. Tomorrow, we will begin 2.1 - Multiplying integers.

Tests will be returned on Monday. Marks will be on Powerschool tonight. Portfolios will be due on Tuesday.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Quiz tomorrow.
October 11, 2016
Art
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Review Carnet - see notes on website.
Comprehensive review done in class.
Quiz on Thursday.
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Novel projects are due on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Corrected carnet p.10
Read pp.48-59 (ch 8) in class.
No homework assigned.
October 6, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Assigned questions in carnet pp.9-10
Please monitor PowerSchool for evaluation & assessment results.
October 5, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Please complete at least two letters from Jake or Bridget for your process piece.

Novel Project - due Wednesday, Oct. 12
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Read pp.35-48 (ch 5,6,7).
No homework assigned.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Test Tomorrow on Chapter 1. Devoirs answers for this week have now been posted to my website - we corrected these today in class.

Please bring a CALCULATOR and DICTIONARY tomorrow, as one will not be provided for you.
October 4, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
In preparation for our Chapter 1 Unit Test on Thursday, please complete the assigned homework for tomorrow (will be corrected in class) as well as any review / questions from the worksheets given in class this week.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO
Students completed quiz on chapters 1-4, then continued reading silently from the novel.
No homework assigned.
October 3, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO: Recapped chapters 1 through 4.
Corrected p.8 of question booklet for chapters 3 & 4.
QUIZ TOMORROW (TUES OCT 4)
REREAD QUESTION BOOKLET PP. 5-8
September 30, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
We completed 'verification 1.5' today.

Afterwards, students were given an outline for what their Portfolio Chapter 1 should look like. We took some time to organize binders.

Students were also given their homework assignment for next week.

Test Chapter 1 will take place on Thursday, October 6 and will cover Sections 1.1 - 1.7.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO: Assigned questions on p.8 of the question booklet.
QUIZ TUES OCT 4 on the first 4 chapters.
Please reread all questions and answers in your question booklet pp. 5-8
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz ch. 1, Thursday Oct. 13
September 29, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today, we corrected p. 34/35 #3, 4, 5, 6, 8a, 12 and 13.

There will be a short 'verification' quiz tomorrow on Section 1.5.

Answers to this week's homework were posted to my website yesterday.

Today, I posted another worksheet on 1.5 as well as the answers we corrected in class.

Chapter 1 Unit Test will take place on Thursday, October 6.
French
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO: Corrected ch 2 questions (booklet p.7) & read ch 3 & 4 together.
TRUE/FALSE QUIZ TUES OCT 4 ON THE FIRST FOUR CHAPTERS (pp.9-35)
PLEASE REREAD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN YOUR BOOKLET FOR THESE CHAPTERS.
September 28, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO: Finished reading of chapter 2 & assigned ch 2 questions in the booklet (p.7)
September 27, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Quiz 1.1 - 1.4 was given back today. Corrections are due on Friday. We will begin to organize our portfolios for Unit one on that day.

Verification 1.5 will take place on Friday as well. Keep working on the homework.

Test Unit 1 will take place on Thursday, October 6.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Lab safety quizzes sent back today.
Please remember all materials for next class, including: Carnet, Textbook, Pencil, and the case study that we began on Tuesday afternoon.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO: Discussed answers to chapter 1 questions & began reading of chapter 2.
No homework assigned.
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Some Terry Fox letter assignments are late... Please pass them in ASAP.
September 26, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today, we began Section 1.5. Students were given new homework for the week. Please see comments from last week.

Students should be able to complete #1abc and #2 from the homework tonight.
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
SOLO: Completed reading of first chapter and assigned questions for this section in the booklet pp.5-6
September 23, 2016
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Terry Fox letter due on Monday.
September 22, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today, students completed quiz 1.1 - 1.4.

Tomorrow, I will check homework folders for the week, and students will complete a Journal Entry.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Complete p. 7 in carnet.
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Letter to Terry Fox assignment due next class.
September 21, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Donna Parsons
Concluded introductory booklets & began first novel study.
No homework assigned.
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Letter to Terry Fox, due on Tuesday.
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
Please complete the making connections question on 'The Homecoming' for tomorrow.

Since we don't have English class tomorrow, we will have Reading Friday on Thursday. Don't forget your novel!
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
We are now done with lab safety and have begun Unit 1 - Water Systems. All students should now have their first carnet. Please see my web site if you require another copy, or wish to view notes.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today we continued with textbook questions p. 25 #5, 7, 8, 9, 11.

I also distributed extra practice sheets for Section 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4.

Answers to the homework for this week has been posted to my website since yesterday.

QUIZ tomorrow on Sections 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4.
September 20, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Today, we worked on questions from the textbook on Section 1.4.

Continue with homework in your duotang. Quiz on Sections 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 will take place on Thursday.

Please note we will not be completing Section 1.3.
September 19, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Verification 1.1 / 1.2 was handed back today.

We began Section 1.3. Notes given.

Homework folders were handed back, parents please see any notes. New homework worksheets were given out, parents please read and sign again this week.

Quiz 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 will take place on Thursday of this week. Answers to the homework will be posted on Wednesday.
September 16, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills
By now, you should have given the name of your novel to Mrs. Mills. The independent novel study projects were passed out today and are due on Oct. 12.
September 15, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
Homework duotang is due tomorrow.

Checkpoint quiz will take place tomorrow after we correct the homework.
September 14, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn
If you did not already get your homework sheet for week 1 signed, please do so tonight. Students have covered enough material in class to complete all questions.

We will review the homework in class on Friday, followed by a short evaluation to check understanding of the main concepts of Section 1.1 and 1.2.

If extra help is needed, students can attend the help session Thursday at lunchtime.

Students and parents are also reminded that our Math homework haven takes place every Monday after school.
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Qui suis-je ? Code of Arms acivity, due next Religion class (Monday), or you can pass it in during homeroom. Coloured and complete.
September 16, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
We are reviewing the Present tense. Please read pgs. 7 and 8 of your booklet and do activities C and D.
September 15, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
Last week, students went to the LRC to pick the first of their 4 independent novels of the year. We will have our first 'reading Friday' this week. Students may bring along the novel from the school library or a novel of their choice from home. The assignment on this novel will be given to students on Friday, September 18 and will be due on Friday, October 9th.
Students have also received their text, 'Literacy 8'. We have discussed the first unit, 'Global Citizens'. We will begin working on this unit and on the first in-class process piece this week. This project, a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is due on Thursday, October 1st.
The test on unit 1, 'Global Citizens', will be on October 22 or 23.
September 14, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Safety quiz scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18.
Homeroom
Assigned By: Krista Wells
Welcome back!
Here are my contact details:
kristahoulihan@nlesd.ca
www.kristahoulihan.blogspot.ca
September 11, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Welcome to Grade 8. Before everything, we are addressing lab safety. There will be a Lab Safety Quiz on Friday, September 18.
June 15, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Scientific Literacy Assessment will take place on Friday morning. Student's will be writing this in their homeroom at 8:30 AM.
Health
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
A reminder to students. The drug project is due by the end of this week.
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
A reminder to students. Le journal terre-neuvien project is due at the end of Tuesday's class.
June 12, 2015
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Newspaper assignment due at the end of class on Tuesday.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
SLA next Friday. Practice exams were handed out in class. Another practice exam (2012) can be found on my web site. monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
Please come and see me next week if you have any questions.
Health
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Drug PowerPoint. Please submit by end of day on Tuesday of next week.
June 9, 2015
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Votre proper journal ! Your Own Newspaper! Assignment continuing next class. Please bring along anything that you think you may need.
Health
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Drug PowerPoint presentation due next week. Although enough time will be/has been provided to complete this assignment in class, if you need more time, you are responsible for completing the assignment at home, or in the library (your time).
June 8, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
You now have all your review sheets for the whole course. Please come prepared to go over modules 1 and 2 tomorrow. Continue working on old exam
June 3, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
You have portfolios and review sheets up to Module 6. Review, review, review :)
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test on Monday
Health
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Drug presentation project
June 1, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Section 8.2 Rotations p 444 3,4,7,8
May 29, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
I have handed out Portfolios and review sheets for Units 1 to 5. Students should be working away at review for exams each night at home.

I have given students a list of missing work for this course. Students must pass any work in before classes end for exams on June 16 to be counted for their final grades.

Homework: Text page 438 # 4,5,12,13,14
May 28, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Finish worksheet 8.1
May 27, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Worksheet 8.1 #1-3
May 25, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Test tomorrow 7.1-7.4
May 22, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Test Tuesday May 26th Section 7.1-7.4
Homework: Work on review worksheet for section 7.4
You should also be reviewing for exams. Review sheet for Modules 1-3 have been handed out. Answers are posted in class
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz: lundi <>
May 21, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Test Sections 7.1-7.4 Tuesday May 26
Homework: Sec 7.4 # 4,6,7
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Test Sections 7.1-7.4 Tuesday May 26
Homework: Sec 7.4 # 4,6,7
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
Students presented their projects on the Digital Media unit this week - students did wonderful work on these projects! Also, the independent novel assignment is due at the end of tomorrow's class ( Friday, May 22nd).
Next week we will begin our speeches, followed by exam review.
REMINDER: The process writing section of the final exam will be written during the first two periods on Tuesday, June 2nd.
May 15, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Finish assigned questions from p. 415 #1-5, 7&8.
Have a good long weekend. Stay safe.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Section 7.2 # 9,11,14
Test Section 7.1-7.4 Tuesday May 26
Portfolio due Tuesday May 19
May 14, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Portfolio Module 6 due Tuesday May 19th
Section 7.2 # 3,5,7 for tomorrow
Test on Sections 7.1-7.4 Tuesday May 26
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
Students are completing their video assignments on Digital Citizenship today.
The final independent book report is due next Friday, May 22nd. Students have been provided with a copy of the assignment and the marking rubric.
The process piece/writing section of the final exam will be written on June 2nd during the first two periods of the day. The remainder of the exam will be written on June 17th during the afternoon session. Students will write all exams in their homeroom classrooms.
May 12, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Portfolio 6 Due: Tuesday May 19th

Section 7.1 Questions 3,5,6
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Complete Carnet p. 7, 8 & 9
May 11, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
This week we are working on the digital media video project. These are due for presentation on Friday, May 15th.
Independent novel assignments are due on Friday, May 22nd.
We will begin speeches on Monday, May 25. Then we will begin exam review.
THE PROCESS PIECE of the FINAL EXAM will be written in homerooms the first two periods of TUESDAY, JUNE 2nd. This will be a multi-paragraph piece. The remainder of the final exam will be written Wednesday, June17th in the afternoon session. This will be an unseen essay or short story and an unseen poem.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Continue with exam review of Module 2 using your portfolios and worksheet.

Anyone who missed the 'Tache - 6.6-6.7' you will write it on Wednesday at lunchtime.

Portfolio - Unit 6 due next Tuesday May 19th
May 7, 2015
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
TEST REMINDER:
Ch. 7 test tomorrow
Study all notes/handouts along with the review sheets and questions. Slides available on my web site: monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
May 6, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Unit test Optique Carnet 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3
Monday: May 11
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Tache en classe Sections 6.6 et 6.7 Les graphiques this Friday May 8th.

Questions: p 363 4, 5a)e)h), 6c)f)g), 7,9,11,12

Finish up to 6 at least for tonight.
May 4, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Finish questions Sec:6.6 9-13
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
We will complete our discussion of the Digital Media unit tomorrow. Students will begin their project on Wednesday. This will be a group project and will be a video in which students advise others against the manipulations of advertisements and other online messages that lead them to have negative self-images.
Also, the final independent novel assignment of the year has been set for May 22nd. This will be a bookmark for which students must create an eye-catching visual that captures the essence of their novel, as well as words or phrases that will entice others to read it.
April 30, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Continue review of module 1 worksheet.
Sec 6.6. questions page 356 # 4-7
April 29, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test - le mardi 5 mai.
Revision questions given out on sheets, plus Revision from text:
p. 175: # 1-4
p.177: #1-3
p.182: #1-2
p. 187: #1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, et 11.
April 28, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test reminder: Tuesday, May 5, Optics.
Homeroom
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
PLEASE BRING BACK AMANDA TODD VIDEO PERMISSION SLIPS
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
The Heritage Fair is being held at our school this year. Come and visit the projects from around the Avalon Peninsula on Saturday, May 2.
April 27, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Quiz tomorrow: Sections 6.1-6.5
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Quiz tomorrow: Sections 6.1-6.5
April 24, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Optics Unit Test announced for May 5
April 20, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Finish sheet on section 6.5
April 16, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz Monday. Optics 2.
April 14, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Finish section 6.3 worksheet
April 13, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz next Monday.
Review sheets for homework. Going over in next class.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Complete Questions in textbook page 331 #6,8,9,10,11,12
April 1, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Finish Handout 6.2. We will correct everything tomorrow.
Portfolios due tomorrow
March 31, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Section 6.1 page 324 6,7,8,9
Portfolio due Thursday
March 30, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Worksheet on section 6.1 Questions 1-2
March 26, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Projects due tomorrow
March 25, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
In Class Assignment Unit 5 Evaluation tomorrow in class.
Math Project due on Friday.
March 23, 2015
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test reminder : Ch6 World War 1, tomorrow, Tuesday March 24
Homeroom
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Friday is Apple Day. Please wear red and bring in a dollar to support our school's breakfast program.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Section 5.9 questions 4,5,6,7
March 19, 2015
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit Test Chapter 6 - Tuesday, March 24

See monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca for Review sheets that were passed out in class.
March 18, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Finish Questions on Section 5.8 #'s 10,13,14,16.
Unit In-class Assignment next Thursday March 26.
Project due March 27
March 17, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Continue work on your project
In class assignment tomorrow
March 14, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
QUIZ MOVED TO WEDNESDAY

Enjoy your long weekend.
March 13, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Finish questions Section 5.8 # 4,5,7,8,9
In class assessment moved to Wednesday.
Bring carnet to work on your project on Tuesday. We will meet in the Tech Room
March 12, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Finish review sheet on section 5.7
Continue work on the Stock Market project.
In class assignment on Tuesday sections 5.4-5.8
March 11, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Start work on your projects. You should have determined the Prix d'action for Day 0, and have the table filled out for Day 1. Verify the number of 'actions' you could have bought with $ 10 000, and your initial investment.

Section 5.7 Questions 9, 10, 11 page 285-86
March 10, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Stock market math project - Due Friday March 27th.
In Class assignment Tuesday March 17th Sections 5.4-5.8
Unit Test: March 25. (books will be allowed for this test)
Be sure to hand in your journal 5.1 if you haven't already done so.
March 9, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Fair on Thursday

Quiz on Friday
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Les suffragettes - complete worksheet from class.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
In class assignment on Friday March 13. Be sure to bring your notes/text.

March 6, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Fair on Thursday March 12
March 5, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
We will have an in-class constructed response evaluation next Wednesday, March 11. It will be based on a theme of 'The Outsiders'.
We have been discussing theme, including 'Things are rough all over' and ' Teenagers sometimes make poor choices that lead to serious consequences.'
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Finish questions page 274-75
# 6,7,8,10,11,12a)
In class pi contest tomorrow
March 3, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
We are completing our discussion of 'The Outsiders'. We will have an in-class evaluation next Wednesday, March 11. This will be a multi-paragraph constructed response to a topic which has been discussed in class. Notes will be given in class over the next few days.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Finish questions on 'Les Rapports' page266-67 numbers 4,5,7,8,9,14,17
March 2, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Les rapports: Sec 5.5 do question 6 on page 266
February 27, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
We are finishing up Section 5.4 Be sure your handout is finished.
Review questions page 263
Look at numbers 1,3,7,8,9,10.
Practice any questions that you had difficulty with on the test! We will be moving on to Section 5.5 on Monday

Anyone needing to contact me by email may use the following address:JenniferPearcey@nlesd.ca
February 24, 2015
Homeroom
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Please remember your permission slips and ten dollars for Thursday's activities.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Finish Handout on Section 5.4 Les taxes et les rabais
February 23, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Presentations ongoing.
February 13, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Projects due February 20
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Chapter 5 assignments were due today. Some students need to pass this in. Are you one of them? Please respect deadlines.
February 10, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
This week we began our second in-depth novel, 'The Outsiders'. We will be reading and discussing this novel in class. Students have been asked to have the first three chapters read and to be ready to discuss them in class by this Friday, February 13th.
Novel assignments are due this Friday, February 13th.
February 9, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Review class
Unit Test on Wednesday, Feb. 11

Projects due on Friday, February
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Heritage Fair Projects due today.

Presentations start tomorrow.
Ch.5 mini-assignment due on Wednesday.
February 6, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Intro to Chap 5 and assign p.239 (#7,8,9);
Portfolio #4 will be due for Wednesday
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Projects due February 20

Unit Test: Fluids on Wednesday February 11. Full review handed out.
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Ch. 5 assignment due on February 13

Heritage Project due this coming Monday, February 9
February 5, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Fair Projects - due February 20

Unit Test - February 11
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Heritage Fair Project - due February 9

Ch.5 assignment - due February 13
February 4, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Test Chap.4 tomorrow;
Calculators permitted
February 3, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit Test February 11

Projects due February 20
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Test on Chap.4 Thursday; Chapter review and test continued today
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Heritage Fair projects due February 9.

Ch. 5 homework due February 13.
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Any outstanding assignments will soon be turned into 'hard' zeros if they are not collected soon. Please make sure you are checking PowerSchool, and submit outstanding work.
February 2, 2015
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Ch.5 Assignment due February 13

Heritage Fair project presentations begin February 9.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Continued with Volume of a cylinder; assigned #4,5,6,8 on p.218

Unit test on Thursday
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test scheduled for February 11

Projects due February 20
January 30, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Pleaase complete p.206 #10-13 and then as time permits, Chapter review p.223 (especially 1-5) in preparation for Ch.4 Test on Feb.5
January 29, 2015
Religion
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Researched Science Fair Topic ; due Friday
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Introduced Volume of Triangular Prisms; assigned p.205 #3-8; Test = Feb.5
January 28, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Reviewed quiz corrections; corrected some of previous Homework; studsd are asked to ensure all work is complete for tomorrow
January 27, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
A test review sheet was given to students today in preparation for the narrative test on Tuesday, February 3rd. Students must be able to discuss conflict, theme, setting, and character. Other terms to know include foreshadowing, flashback, symbol, point of view, plot structure ( including introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution - p.92 of text).
Additionally, we have been working on our second independent novel. Students have been given the guidelines for their assignment on this and must create a 'Theme Spread'. This project should be presented on a half sheet of Bristol board and must include a statement of the novel's theme, an introduction or summary of the novel ( one paragraph), a visual(s), a quote(s) related to the theme and a poem of your own creation about the novel/theme. This is due on Friday, February 13th.
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Ch. 5 assignment out today, beginning chapter 6 next.

Heritage Fair projects due on February 9
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Returned Math quiz today (studs should correct any errors tonight); Introduced Volume which ties in nicely with Science Class and assigned p.198 (4,5,6,7,10,11,12)
January 26, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Completed Quiz; will begin volume tomorrow; REMINDER: Portfolio #3 is past due
January 23, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
P. 347 # 1-5
Carnet: P. 18
Quiz - jeudi prochain
Science Project ideas due on Monday.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
NO CLASS today due to weather...
Monday = Quiz on 4.1-4.4 and 4.7; PORTFOLIO is now overdue
January 22, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Chapter 4 Quiz Tomorrow
Sections 4.1-4.4 and 4.7
Please remember to submit Chapter 3 PORTFOLIOS (They are overdue)!!
January 21, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Project ideas - please submit by January 26.
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Heritage Fair project - due February 20
January 20, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Project Idea sheets due January 26.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Correction of p.192 questions
Introduction to Surface Area of Cylinders; Assigned p.212 (#6)
Reminder: Quiz (4.1-4.4, 4.7) on Jan.23
and Test = Feb.5
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Heritage Fair project due February 9.
January 19, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Returned Journals; Assigned p.191 (1-14); If time permits, students should continue with problems from Mi-Module;
NB: Quiz= Jan.23 (Sections 4.1-4.4 and4.7)
Test = Feb.5
January 16, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Math Portfolios (Ch.3) due today; continue with triangular prisms; assign p.192 (#5-8);studs may complete up to #14 if time permits so that they will be ahead for next week
January 15, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Journal #3.1; Manipulations using solids; Assigned #6 question p.196
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Tomorrow: 15 minutes bonus time to finish in-class assignment. Please come prepared.
January 14, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Students should be thinking about projects... ideas due January 26.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Students attended The Rooms today.
Don't forget portfolio for Friday
January 13, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Finish P. 10 and 11 in carnet.

Science Fair booklets/ideas must be approved by January 26.

monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Correction of Homework p.186; Introduction to Triangular Prisms; students are asked to complete #4 on p.192
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Tomorrow morning we're attending The Rooms.

Busses leave school around 9:00am and we should be back for lunch.

Heritage Fair presentations begin February 9.
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
'Songs' assignment-ongoing presentations. If you have not presented yet, be prepared for the next Religion class.
January 12, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Returned Chap 3 Test- corrections and discussion; No Homework although students should be working on the cumulative review for Chapters 1-3
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Students should be thinking about ideas for their Science Project at this time.
Ideas due January 26, at the latest.

monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Heritage Fair topics should be started at this time. Submission date: February 9.
Presentation + Essay
January 9, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Corrected Homework p.186 (#3,4,5); assigned questions 7,9,10,11,13,15
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Science Project idea sheets out today. Students must have their project approved before moving forward. All projects should be approved by Jan. 20
January 7, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Correction/discussion of homework; Introduction to Section to 4.3; assigned p.186 (#4,5,6)
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Finish p.9 in Carnet
Science Project sheets will be distributed soon. Stay tuned.
Visit my web site:

monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
The 8-7 class will be going to The Rooms on Wednesday, January 14. Permission slips to come.

Students have now selected their topics for this year's heritage project. Idea sheets are due on Friday, January 9.
January 6, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Bonne Annee!!
Returned Test Grades yesterday and began Chapter 4 Vocab. Today we worked with manipulatives and nets to form 3-dimensional solids. Students are asked to complete p.180 (4,5,6,7,10)
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Heritage Fair discussion/Registration sheets sent out and discussed today. Next class we will be choosing topics based on a random draw for priority. One student per topic. New ideas welcome but must be approved NL theme, as this is the theme of our course.
December 18, 2014
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
We discussed characteristics of the narrative this week. We will continue on this in the new year with a focus on short stories. The test on this unit will be on Tuesday, February 3rd.
December 17, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Reviewed for Chapter 3 Test tomorrow;
Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annee a Tout le Monde
December 15, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Chap.3 Test on Thursday; students should be working on chapter review and chapter test (p.159, p.162)
December 12, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Reminder: Test on Thursday
assigned p.151 (#7,8,9) and p.155 (7,9,10,12)if time allows; Also, If time permits, work on Chapter Review (p.159)as revision for Chapter test
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz on Monday

See blog for materials:
monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
December 11, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz reminder: Monday
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Reviewed Division of fractions by Fractions; corrected p.139 and assigned p.145 (#4-5); REMINDER: Chapter3 Test on Dec.18
December 10, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Reviewed different models for division; Students are asked to complete p.139 (#9,10)
Note: Chap.3 Test on Dec.18
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Reviewed different models for division; Students are asked to complete p.139 (#9,10)
Note: Chap.3 Test on Dec.18
December 8, 2014
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
We are working on our second process piece. It is in the form of a newspaper article of an event which may have taken place in Newfoundland during World War II. For example, it may be on the sinking of the SS Caribou or the Knights of Columbus fire on Harvey Road. We will work on this for one week.
December 3, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
p. 6, 7, & 8 dans le carnet, les tableaux.
monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Recap Division (Natural Number divided by fraction) and vice versa. Students were asked to complete #9c, 10 and 11 for tomorrow
December 2, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Introduction to division (Models); assign p.133 (#4,6,7,8,9)
December 1, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Finish p. 5 in Carnet
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
In Class Assignment marks were distributed; studs are asked to complete p.128 questions
November 26, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Students are attending Brother Brennan on Wed and Thurs.
I will be out for Thursday and Friday. Students are preparing for In Class Assignment on Friday on Sections 3.1-3.4. They are asked to work on p.128 as practice/revision.
November 25, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Section 3.4 Practiced; Assigned p.125 (#11,12,14,16) and Mid chapter review as time permits in preparation for In Class Assignment on Friday (Sections 3.1-3.4)
November 24, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Brother Brennan trip is a go this week. Mr. Smith will be replacing me for medical reasons. I was looking forward to going and hope you have a great time!
November 19, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test tomorrow.

See blog if you missed the review sheets:
monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca

Brother Brennan forms/money due tomorrow!
November 18, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Study and review. Unit test on Thursday.

Visit the blog: monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca

NEW: Quizlet link

Brother Brennan forms due now! Please submit money and permission slips ASAP.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Assign p.108 (#5-9); Reminder In Class Assignment is Wednesday, November 26
Homeroom
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Submit Brother Brennan forms and money ASAP please. The date is fast approaching.
November 17, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test on Thursday.
Review sheets out and available online.

monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca

Chris Hadfield tonight!
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
I was absent on Friday so we reviewed models and then completed worksheet together on various models. Students are asked to go over this again tonight.
In Class Assignment on Nov.26
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
Working on verbs- Sheet due Thursday
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit tests returned today.
November 13, 2014
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
Today we wrote Christmas cards to veterans who will be spending Christmas in the hospital or in the Caribou Centre at the Miller Centre.
We have changed the test date of 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice' to Tuesday, December 2nd as several grade 8 classes will be going to Brother Brennan on November 26 and 27.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit Test - next Thursday
Review available on blog:
monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca

Please return signed Brother Brennan Forms and money.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Handouts re Multiplication of fractions with Models; several examples; assigned p.108 (#10,11,14,15)
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Finish worksheet - fish splitting/cod
November 12, 2014
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
Study for Interview test on Nov. 14th.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Models with fractions and multiplication; Assign p.108 (#8)
November 7, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Unit test scheduled for Thursday, November 20.

Quizzes returned today.

Brother Brennan Centre trip planned for November 26/27. Information package sent home with students today.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Chapter 3
Portfolio #2 due today
Assigned Introductory Worksheet
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Outstanding Religion assignments are due next class.
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Please finish questions from yesterday's handout, which we looked at today, for homework.

monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
November 6, 2014
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Please finish Remember the Titans questions if they are not passed in already.

Newspaper reactions: Due next Religion class.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Revision and correction of returned Chap 2 Test;
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
Assessment on entrevues Nov 14.
November 5, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Handouts for Portfolio #2(due on Friday); Journal #2; vocab #2; Marks for Chap 2 test returned
November 4, 2014
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
We have started the in-depth novel, 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice' by Janet McNaughton. We will be reading and discussing this novel in class. The test for this novel will be on November 28th.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Chapter 2 Test
November 3, 2014
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test- Ch.2 tomorrow

Review sheet found here:
monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test- Ch.2 tomorrow

Review sheet found here:
monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Chap 2 Test TOMORROW
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
Grammar due on Thursday due to long weekend
Working on listening selections as of tomorrow
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Shoebox Christmas gift items for the needy, wanted:
-School supplies
-Toothbrushes
-Soap
-small toys boy/girl unisex
-no symbols of violence, E.g. toy guns, etc.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Shoebox Christmas gift items for the needy, wanted:
-School supplies
-Toothbrushes
-Soap
-small toys boy/girl unisex
-no symbols of violence, E.g. toy guns, etc.
October 31, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Complete Chap 2 Review and Test for Chapter test on Tuesday!!
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test on Tuesday coming. les peuples


monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
Homeroom
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Happy Halloween

Have fun and stay safe!
October 30, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Web site renos: I have a new blog! The hope is that this is more streamlined than the old one, and will make it easier for you to find course specific material. Check it out:
monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
read a story and will be working on a question of comprehension next class

oral comprehension quiz coming up soon
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test on Tuesday.

Web site renos: I have a new blog! The hope is that this is more streamlined than the old one, and will make it easier for you to find course specific material. Check it out:
monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
October 29, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Chap 2 Test on Nov.4; students are asked to complete p.92 (4,7,8,9)
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Web site renos: I have a new blog! The hope is that this is more streamlined than the old one, and will make it easier for you to find course specific material. Check it out:
monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
The unit test on 'Global Citizen' will be tomorrow, October 30th.
Next week we will begin the in-depth novel, 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice'.
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test next Tuesday.
Web site renos: I have a new blog! The hope is that this is more streamlined than the old one, and will make it easier for you to find course specific material. Check it out:
monsieurthorne.blogspot.ca
October 28, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Corrected Homework; Assigned p.88 (8-14,19); Chapter 2 Test on Nov.4
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz Wednesday
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test on next Tuesday
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
working on the preparation of interviews
October 27, 2014
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test next Tuesday.
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
interviews - no homework
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz on Wednesday
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Continued Division and revision of Mi-Module; Studs are asked to complete p.83 (#11-13) and p.87 (#4,5,7)
Chapter 2 Test = Nov.4
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Brandon Field
Please begin to prepare for next Monday's test. Review the notes on my website, your study guide and any other materials passed out in class.
October 23, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Complete p.83 (#8-13);
Chap 2 Test= Nov.4
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz Carnet 2 - Wednesday, Oct. 29
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test - l'origine des peuples: Tuesday, Nov. 4 (Although, period 2 would normally be Science, we will be switching our Science and Sciences Humaines classes for testing purposes)
October 22, 2014
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
A study guide and review sheet for the test on Thursday, October 30th, were handed out and discussed today.
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz - **moved** to next Wednesday
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Corrections of previous Homework; assigned p.80 (11,12,13)and p.83 (#1-7)
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
looked at reportage stories
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test scheduled for next week has been rescheduled for the 1st week of November.
October 21, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz next Wednesday (Sciences Humaines moved to a week later).
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
Working on report and interview comparison
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Next week's Sciences Humaines test will be postponed.
October 20, 2014
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Test - ch.2 next Wednesday, le 29 octobre.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Returned In Class Assignment from Friday; studs are asked to make any necessary corrections for next class discussion; Recap Division with Number Lines -assigned p.80 #3,4 and Handout Sect 2.3
October 17, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
In Class Assignment on Sections 2.1 and 2.2
October 16, 2014
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
working on interview analysis
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Completed review Booklet Sections 2.1-2.2; In Class evaluation tomorrow on these sections
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
Today we discussed sequence and transitional terms ( page 46 in the text). We read and discussed the nonfiction article, 'Doctors without Borders' on page 47 in the Literacy text.
October 15, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Correction of Homework; Introduction to Division with Models; Students are asked to model (+9) divided by (-3); In class Evaluation for Friday
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
interview analysis was completed
October 14, 2014
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
Today we continued with the Global Citizens unit. A test has been scheduled for Thursday, October 30th. Terms to know include purpose, audience, main message or theme, and sequence/transitions.
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
Working on interview analyses
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Correction of Homework; Assigned p.74 (#9-12); Portfolios were due today
October 12, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Happy Thanksgiving!
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Happy Thanksgiving!
October 10, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Recap p.71 (4 Properties) with examples; assign p.73 (#6-8);
Portfolio#1 is now DUE
October 9, 2014
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
Working on Module 2 definitions
Grammar sheets on Futur Simple due tomorro
October 8, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Recap 'Using Models for Multiplication' [Number Lines and Bank Models]Assign p.68 #12,13; Chapter 1 Test results returned
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
working on module 2 definitions for new chapter
October 7, 2014
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
We are working on Module 2- just starting a discussion about special effects!
October 6, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Finish 'le pliage: les bassins océaniques'
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Please support our Food Bank drive for Thanksgiving by bringing in non-perishable food item donations.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Introduction to Ch.2 with terms and Multiplying with models (i.e., number lines) Several examples completed; students are asked to complete #56,7,8 p.68.
Note:a) Journal questions were due on Friday
b) Handouts for Portfolio #1 were distributed today; students should also be preparing vocab sheet and ensuring that all items listed are ready for the Portfolio due on Friday
October 3, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Chapter1 Test today...no homework
October 2, 2014
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
Presented projects and working on in
class assignment
Grammar sheets up to page 31 due tomorrow
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
Same as period 3
October 1, 2014
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
Noemie project presentations
Assignment in class due on Friday
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Correction of Homework.
Students then worked on revision for Unit test on Friday [Chapter review + Chapter Test + Review sheet]
Don't forget the Journal questions are also due on Friday
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Today I announced that the 8-7 group will be attending the Brother Brennan Science Centre this November. More to come on exact date and details.

Starting new Carnet (L'eau, prt. 2). Please have textbook in class.
September 30, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Correction of Homework; assign p.49 (#4,5,6,8a,9,10)
Reminder: Chapter 1 Test on Friday (Oct.3)
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
Finish Noemie projects! Due on Friday- those finished already will present tomorrow in class.
September 29, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz tomorrow.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Correction of homework; assigned # 7abc,8,9,11,14, page 43

Chapter 1 Test on Friday
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
same as period 3
September 27, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz chapter 1, this week.
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Finish letter to Terry Fox for next class. Please print from p:// drive.
September 26, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Chapter 1 Test = October 2
Pythagorean Thm and Triples: assign p.43 (#3-6)
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
Today students worked on their independent novel assignments. Many students have completed their novels and are now working on their 5 questions and answers. This is due on Monday, October 6th.
As well, for two classes this week we worked in the school library where students were able to access computers in continuing with their process piece/letter concerning a global concern. We will continue with this next week. This is due on Wednesday, October 1st.
September 25, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz on Tuesday: Carnet #1
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Correction of Homework; Recap Pythagorean Theorem; Assign p.34 (#8,9,13)
NOTE: Chap.1 Test = Oct.2
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
same as above
Religion
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Finish 'Qui suis-je?' -coat of arms, that was to be completed today.
September 24, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Introduction to Pythagorean Thm (Section 1.5); assign p.34 (#3-7);
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Quiz coming soon. Announcement to follow.
Social Studies
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Those left to present their Artifact will be expected to go next class.
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
Same as period 2
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Reminder: Curriculum Night is tomorrow, Thursday.
September 23, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Quiz today
September 22, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Correction of Homework; assign p.30(# 1,2,3,5,9,10)as practice for tomorrow's quiz
September 19, 2014
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Correction of Homework
Completed 1 enrichment question
Handout/Worksheet on estimating square roots
Francais
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
same as period 1
September 18, 2014
Religion
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Completion of Identity Cards; Handout to be completed 'Qui suis-je?' (some students will need to pass this by tomorrow am)
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Question 9, p. 5 du carnet.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Barbara Pynn
Correction of Homework with questions; assigned p.26 (#11, 12abc, 13,14,16,17)
QUIZ Sections 1.1,1.2, 1nd 1.4 on Sept.23
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Artifact Assignment due Monday.
French
Assigned By: Carolyn Stacey
same as period 2
September 16, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Finish p. 3 (15 examples of water uses)
September 15, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Please submit SIMDUT pliage, if you haven't already.
September 12, 2014
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Artifact Assignment - September 21
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
We will begin our first in-class process piece on Tuesday, September 16th. Students will be asked to write a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper outlining their concerns about a chosen situation ( ex: human rights) and providing some ideas they have for improving the situation. This will be a 5 paragraph letter/essay - all stages will be worked on in class. Due date: Wednesday, October 1st.
September 11, 2014
Science
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Now that our page is up and running, please don't forget to check here for regular homework updates!

Quiz on Friday
Language Arts
Assigned By: Susan MacNeill
We have begun the first unit of Literacy 8, 'Global Citizenship'. Students have been involved in class discussion and journal writing exercises.
Additionally, students have chosen their first of 4 independent novels to be studied this year. The first novel assignment will a ' 5 question Character Interview/Oral Presentation'. We will begin these presentations on Monday, October 6th.

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