| Homework Assigned For Homeroom: 8-9(212) |
| September 11, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Please bring novels on Monday, so you can start your first independent novel study. Novel assignments will be given out next week. |
| September 10, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Please bring a novel of your choice to class for Reading Fridays tomorrow. You will receive a copy of your novel assignment at that time. |
| June 16, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | MATH EXAM THURS JUNE 18 at 12:00 NOON
BRING CALCULATOR, PENCILS, ERASER, TEXTBOOK :) |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Bonne chance!
Please return any books - textbooks and novels to me asap! |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Morning exams start at 8:30am
Afternoon exams start at 12:00pm |
| June 15, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | FINAL MATH EXAM THURS JUNE 18 12:30pm
BRING PENCILS, ERASER, CALCULATOR & TEXTBOOK! |
| June 12, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Finished corrections of sample exam Section B. Be prepared to bring specific questions to clas Monday & Tuesday next week.
FINAL MATH EXAM THURS JUNE 18 12:30 pm
BRING CALCULATOR, PENCILS, ERASER & TEXTBOOK! |
| June 11, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | If you got a notice for an overdue French book (that was used for independent reading) please see me as soon as possible! |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed the Science Literacy Assessment, and reviewed the identification of variables in a science experiment. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Began corrections of Section B on sample exam...to be continued tomorrow.
FINAL MATH EXAM THURS JUNE 18 12:30pm
PLEASE BRING A MANUAL PUSH-BUTTON CALCULATOR, PENCILS, ERASER & TEXTBOOK:) |
| June 10, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote Section B of sample exam in class today. Please bring this to class tomorrow for corrections:)
FINAL MATH EXAM THURS JUNE 18 12:30pm
PLEASE BRING TEXTBOOK, PENCILS, ERASER & MANUAL PUSH-BUTTON CALCULATOR. |
| June 9, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected Section A of sample exam.
Provided Module 8 review.
Please bring a calculator to class tomorrow for Section B of sample exam. |
| June 8, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students completed Section A of sample exam in class today.
Please bring this to class for correction tomorrow. |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | The majority of students completed their speaking section of the exam today. The rest will be done tomorrow. The listening section of the exam will be on Friday. |
| June 5, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 8.5 Read through introduction and discussed p.467 Ques #6 together.
Sec 8.6 Worked through p.476 #3(i),4(i) & 5abc together.
Course completed!
Next week we will be completing sample exams in class. Please bring a manual push-button calculator. |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Speaking section of exam will start on Monday. Students have been provided a list of questions to practice. |
| June 4, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 8.4 Transformations
Read through p.458 together and assigned p.460 #6,7,8
Continue portfolio reviews in preparation for the final exam:) |
| June 3, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Tourist brouchure is due by Friday
See blog exam info. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished p.9 and 11 in Carnet Sc8.4. DONE!
Homework: finish definitions on p.3 and revision for Monday June 8.
Reminder: Test Sc8.4 on Tuesday June 9. |
| June 2, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Distributed and began reviews for Modules 6 & 7. |
| June 1, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Please see my blog for an outline of the exam and for some study material (listening and reading websites).
www.kristawells.blogspot.com |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 8.2 Drawing views of rotated 3D objects.
Read through p.441 and completed worksheet of rotated letter 'T'.
Worked through p.445 #4,7,8 together.
Continue Portfolio reviews for Modules 1 through 5 at home:)
Sample exams will be completed in class next week. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Advance warning - this class did not have science today, but I can post now the date for the final test for this Carnet, which will be the final unit test of the year: Tuesday June 9. It will be announced also in class tomorrow.
For a more detailed explanation of end-of-year assessment in Science, please cut-and-paste the following link into your browser:
https://sites.google.com/site/sciencesmmebrunet/examen-final--pensee-scientifique-esd
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| May 29, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | We are working on brochure for a Canadian historical site in class. We will be presenting these on Friday, June 5. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Module 8
Traced views of 3D objects on dot paper.
Assigned pp.437-438 #4 & 5 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed a group activity on the organic systems of the human body and their principal organs.
No homework assigned. |
| May 28, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Completed corrections for Module 7 test. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote quiz Sc8.4.1 on cells and the microscope. |
| May 27, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Demand Writing for Final Exam will take place on periods 1 and 2, June 2. Please see me for study guide/notes. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Completed 'Les Corrections' for In-Class assignment Sec 6.6-6.7
No new homework assigned.
Continue Portfolio reviews in preparation for final exam:) |
Health
Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Nutrition projects are now past due. Please pass them in asap.
In class assignment next class. Notes will be permitted. If you missed class today please see me for a copy of notes. |
| May 26, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote Module 7 test today.
No new homework assigned.
Continue Portfolio reviews in preparation for the final exam:) |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students used microscopes to observe onion cells.
Homework: study p.2,4,6, and the top of p.7 to prepare for Quiz Sc8.4.1 Thursday. |
| May 25, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | MODULE 7 TEST TOMORROW (TUES MAY 26)
Suggested review: pp.424-427 #1,2,3,5,7,10,11,12,14,15 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Bring your interview questions to class to work on. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We corrected the information gained from the 'Who am I?' activity on the parts of a cell (p.7,8 in Carnet Sc8.4). Students completed the definitions on p.2 and the differences between a plant and an animal cell on the top of p.7. Students had the opportunity to observe 3-D models of plant and animal cells and to identify the parts.
Reminder: Quiz Sc8.4.1 on Thursday May 28; study pages 2.4.6 and the top of p.7. |
| May 22, 2015 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on reading & sorting activity in small groups to explore the function and characteristics of the various organites of a cell.
The mid-chapter quiz was announced for Thursday May 28. Students should study pages 2,4,6 and the top of p.7 in the Carnet Sc8.4. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected parts of pp.412-413 #7,10,12
Sec 7.4 Explore p.217
Assigned pp.420-421 #4,6,10,12
MODULE 7 TEST TUES MAY 26
Suggested review: pp.424-427 #1,2,3,5,7,10,11,12,14,15 |
| May 21, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned pp.412-413 #7,10,12 to be finished for homework.
MODULE 7 TEST TUES MAY 26 |
| May 20, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Review Passe compose et imparfait - www.kristawells.blogspot.com |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected pp.399-402 #5 & #14
Sec 7.3 Intro/Explore p.407
Assigned p.411 #3,5,6
TEST MODULE 7 TUES MAY 26 |
| May 15, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 7.1 Discussed answers to questions pp.387-389 #4,5,6,10
MODULE 7 TEST TUES MAY 26 |
| May 14, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 7.1 Read through pp.383-386
Began questions pp.387-389 to be continued in class tomorrow.
TEST MODULE 7 TUES MAY 26 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed the characteristics of living things and completed the top of page 5 in Carnet Sc8.4. In the process the mysteries of plant sexual reproductions were revealed. Students might never look at a fruit salad in quite the same way again.
No homework assigned. |
| May 13, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Returned Module 4 Portfolio and started review sheets to be continued at home.
Starting Module 7 tomorrow.
TEST MODULE 7 TUES MAY 26 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Carnet Sc8.4 was handed out. We completed p.4 on the parts of a microscope, and then students had the opportunity for some hands-on practice.
No homework assigned. |
| May 12, 2015 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote test Sc8.2.
No homework assigned. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned and corrected review sheets for Sec 6.6-6.7
IN-CLASS ASGN TOMORROW (May 13) SEC 6.6-6.7 FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE AWAY TO QUEBEC |
| May 11, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Completed corrections of Test Sec 6.1-6.5 and distributed Portfolio #3 with review sheets. |
| May 8, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Worked on solving equations puzzles.
No new homework assigned. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on review for Test Sc8.2 which is on Tuesday May 12.
Answers to the revision will be posted on my website later this evening. |
| May 7, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students completed in-class assignment today for Sec 6.6-6.7
No new homework assigned.
Keep working through Modules 1 & 2 reviews that were distributed with portfolios! |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Joyce Kinsella | Test on sections 7.1-7.4 on May 12.
Continue to work on review questions. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished our discussion of refraction on p.5 of Carnet Sc8.2.3, and compared concave and concave lenses n p.6-7.
We will not cover the last pages of this Carnet. A review booklet for Test Sc8.2 (Optics) was handed out in preparation for the test on Tuesday.
We will have a period in class tomorrow to work on review. Students are asked to look through and identify any area where they would need extra help, so that they can ask me during the review time. |
| May 6, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Examined p.362 Example 2
Assigned pp.363-365 #4,5aceg,6efgh,7,9,11,13
IN-CLASS ASGN SEC 6.6-6.7 TOMORROW ! |
| May 5, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Returned test Sec 6.1-6.5
Returned Portfolio #2 with review sheets for exam preparation.
Introduced Sec 6.7 Graphing linear relations (pp.359-362)
IN-CLASS ASGN SEC 6.6-6.7 THURS MAY 7
[QUEBEC STUDENTS WED MAY 13] |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We reviewed the results of the activity on the angles of incidence and refraction which we did yesterday, briefly discussed refraction in relation to the wave theory of light, and students did another brief exploration to determine which colour of light is refracted the most and deduce the relationship between wavelength and refraction.
Reminder that the final Unit test is on Tuesday May 12. A review sheet will be given out next class, and is posted online on my website at the followind url (you will have to cut-and-paste into browser)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2oTQPg2zya6TlZrQ0wxVThTMm8/edit |
| May 4, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Reminder to return your permission slips if you have not already done so. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed a lab activity to measure incident and refracted angles when water goes from air to water, and from water to air.
Quiz Sc8.2.2 was returned to students.
No homework assigned. |
| April 30, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Completed, then corrected sec 6.6 pp.356-357 #4,5,6,8,9,11,12
No homework assigned.
Enjoy your long weekend:)
IN-CLASS ASGN THURS MAY 7 SEC 6.6-6.7 |
| April 29, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Review notes online for PC and Imparfait on blog. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Carnet Sc8.2.3 was handed out.
This final chapter in the unit will be done very quickly to make time for Unit 4 before the end of the year. We completed p.2, and I explained the lab activty that we will do next period.
The final unit test date has been set for Tuesday May 12.
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| April 28, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote Sec 6.1-6.5 test today.
No homework assigned.
IN-CLASS ASGN SEC 6.6-6.7 THURS MAY 7 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Quiz Sc8.2.2
No homework assigned. |
| April 27, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | TEST TOMORROW (APR 28) SEC 6.1-6.5
Suggested review: p.350 #1,3,5,7,8,9 |
Health
Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Worksheets for chapter 7 and 8 are now past due. If you didn't pass them in please do so as soon as possible. |
| April 24, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 6.5 Continued pp.347-348 #4,5,6,11,14,17a which should now be completed.
TEST TUES APR 28 SEC 6.1-6.5
SUGGESTED REVIEW: p.350 #1,3,5,7,8,9 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We went over the review in preparation for Quiz Sc8.2.2 which is on Tuesday Apr 8.
Homework: Study! |
| April 23, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Concluded Sec 6.4
Introduced Sec 6.5 and began questions p.347 to be continued in class tomorrow.
TEST SEC 6.1-6.5 TUES APRIL 28 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Review notes on PC and Imparfait on my blog. |
| April 22, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Continue to review the P.C. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 6.4 Revisited notes for distributive property and assigned pp.342-343 #4,6,7acegi,8acegi,12aceg,15
TEST SEC 6.1-6.5 TUES APR 28 |
| April 21, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Concluded Sec 6.3 by going through more questions from pp.336-337 #3-9 & #12
Sec 6.4 Distributed and explained notes.
No new homework assigned.
TEST SEC 6.1-6.5 TUES APR 28 |
| April 20, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued Sec 6.3 pp.336-337 #3-9 & #12, then corrected.
Returned Portfolio #1 with review sheets for students to start preparing for the final exam.
TEST SEC 6.1-6.5 TUES APR 28 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed ray diagrams for curved mirrors (p.13)
Homework: finish practice examples on p.16.
Quiz Sc8.2.2 was set in class for Monday April 27. However I realize that I had misread my schedule and we won't have a science period on that day, so the quiz will really be on Tuesday April 28. |
| April 17, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 6.2 Corrected pp.331-332 #8 and #10 then worked on #12 and #13.
Sec 6.3 Distributed and explained notes on solving equations with fractions.
No homework assigned.
TEST SEC 6.1-6.5 TUES APR 28
IN-CLASS ASGN SEC 6.6-6.7 THURS MAY 7 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed path of light beams reflected off curved mirrors, Carnet Sc8.2.2 p.10-12.
No homework assigned.
Heads up - quiz coming soon, exact date will be set in class on Monday. |
| April 16, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected parts pp.324-326 #7,8,9,11,13
Sec 6.2 Provided and explained notes for solving equations using algebra.
Assigned pp.331-332 #8 & #10
PORTFOLIO #5 DUE TOMORROW
TEST SEC 6.1-6.5 TUES APR 28
IN-CLASS ASGN SEC 6.6-6.7 THURS MAY 7 |
| April 15, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued Sec 6.1
Corrected parts of p.324 #5 & #6
Ques pp.324-326 #7,8,9,11,13 to be completed for tomorrow. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed a number of examples of uses of curved mirrors, then students did a hands-on activity with ray boxes to observe the path of incident and reflected rays on curved mirrors, and measure the focal length of the mirrors.
No homework assigned. |
| April 14, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 6.1 Distributed and explained notes for solving equations using balance scales and tiles.
Assigned p.324 #5 and #6 to be finished for homework.
PORTFOLIO #5 DUE FRI APRIL 17 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed a hands-on activity to explore images in concave and convex mirrors.
No homework assigned. |
| April 13, 2015 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We went over ray diagrams for reflection in plane mirrors. Students completed one example following along with step-by-step teacher instructions, then did one example on p.5 and/or p.14 of their Carnet Sc8.2.2.
No homework assigned. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Module 6
Recorded definitions of key terms p.317 Introduced Sec 6.1
No homework assigned. |
| April 2, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | No homework assigned.
Happy Easter! |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Hoppy Easter! from Mme. Brunet et Mme. O'Leary :) |
| April 1, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Completed corrections for module 5 assignment.
Stock Market project due this week.
No new homework assigned. |
| March 31, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued work on stock market project due this week.
No new work assigned. |
| March 30, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students continued work on stock market project due this week. |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Continue to study the past tense - see blog. |
| March 27, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued stock market project due Tues March 31. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on their reflection lab.
No homework assigned |
| March 26, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Please study the DR MRS P VANDERTRAMP verbs |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked laws of reflection and practiced using protractor.
No homework assigned |
| March 25, 2015 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on activities regarding the properties of light.
No homework assigned |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Continue studying the past tense - see blog. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students completed in-class assignment today for Module 5.
No homework assigned.
Please bring Stock Market Project to class tomorrow so we can continue to work on it in class. |
| March 24, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected/Noted Sec 5.9 Ques #11 & #16
Corrected/Noted Sec 5.10 Ques #5 & #8
Corrected/Noted Review pp.308-311 #1,3,5,6
IN-CLASS ASGN MODULE 5 TOMORROW (MAR 25)
CALCULATOR IS PERMITTED
Suggested review:
Study p.307
Revisit percent increase/decrease (see ex. 3 on p.251)
Ques pp.308-311 #1,3,4,5,6,10,12,14,15,17,20,21,22,26,27,28,30,32 |
| March 23, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Introduced Sec 5.9 and 5.10 on rate.
Worked through pp.298-299 #7,11,16
Assigned pp.303-304 #5 and #8
IN-CLASS ASGN MODULE 5 WED MARCH 25
SUGGESTED REVIEW: Study p.307
Read all of the following questions and practise those necessary for your skill development: pp.308-311 #1,3,4,5,6,10,12,14,15,17,20,21,22,26,27,28,30,32
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Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did an a mirror exploration activity on the properties of reflection.
No homework assigned. |
Health
Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Reminder: Test on drugs tomorrow, Tues March 24 |
| March 19, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.9 Read p.295 together and assigned pp.298-299 #5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,16,18
IN-CLASS ASGN MODULE 5 WED MARCH 25
Suggested review:
Study p.307
Questions pp.308-311 #1,3,4,5,6,10,12,14,15,17,20,21,22,26,27,28,30,32 |
| March 18, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students completed verification for Sec 5.4-5.8 and were asked to read Sec 5.9 pp.295-297
Keep tracking stock market information for your company:) |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Quiz Sc8.2.1
No homework assigned |
| March 17, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Worked through p.309 #12 and p.291 #8
Continued Sec 5.8 pp.291-292 #4,6,8,9,10,12,13,14
VERIFICATION TOMORROW SEC 5.4-5.8
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED
Suggested review: pp.309-310 #12,14,15,17,20,21,22,24 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | The Outsiders Demand Essay will be written on Wednesday, March 25th. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Independent Novel Assignments are due on Monday, March 23rd. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Today we corrected review. If students have any further questions Mme. O`Leary will be at science help tomorrow to answer them.
Homework: Study for tomorrow`s quiz! |
| March 13, 2015 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Worked on Review
Homework: Finish review for quiz Sc8.2.1
Quiz is scheduled for Wednesday March 18th |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.7 Corrected select parts of pp.284-285 #4,5,6,7,11,12,14,15
Sec 5.8 Defined proportion and started pp.291-292 #4,6,8,9,10,...to be continued next week.
VERIFICATION SEC 5.4-5.8 WED MARCH 18
MODULE 5 IN-CLASS ASGN TUES MARCH 24
PROJECT DUE MONDAY MARCH 30 |
| March 12, 2015 |
Health
Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Finish your reflection question for next class. TEST on drugs Tuesday March 24th. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | SEC 5.4-5.8 CHECKPOINT WED MARCH 18 |
| March 11, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Distributed, explained & chose companies for stock market project.
Reminder: Sec 5.7 pp.284-285 #4,5,6,7,11,12,14,15 should be finished for tomorrow's class.
VERIFICATION SEC 5.4-5.8 TUES MARCH 17
IN-CLASS ASGN MODULE 5 TUES MARCH 24
PROJECT DUE MARCH 30 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed carnet Sc8.2.1 and have started review. No homework assigned.
Quiz is changed to Wednesday March 18th
REMINDER: The School Science Fair is tomorrow! For those who want to participate this means you need to stay after school for judging! |
| March 10, 2015 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed page 7 and 8 in carnet Sc8.2.1.
Homework: none assigned however students have been warned of an upcoming quiz next Tuesday. |
| March 9, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected select parts of Sec 5.5 pp.267-268 #7,8,9,11,13,14 and Sec 5.6 pp.274-275 #6,7,8,10,13,16,17
CHECK-POINT SEC 5.4-5.8 TUES MARCH 17 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Planet project is due on Wednesday, March 11.
Please read the notes on the future tense on my blog - www.kristawells.blogspot.com |
| March 6, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Due date for Planet project is Wed., March 11. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Class level Pi digit contest today.
No new homework assigned. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Today we finished our discussion on the properties of light and then did a matching activity.
No homework assigned. |
| March 5, 2015 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished discussing the properties of light. Page 5 and 6 in carnet Sc8.2.1 should now be complete.
No homework assigned. |
| March 3, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Novel Test - The Outsiders is scheduled for Friday, March 13. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Novel Test - The Outsiders is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | . |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | . |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Working on projects in class. Tomorrow will be the last in-class period. Projects will be presented on Wednesday, March 11. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected p.266 #4,5,6
Assigned pp.266-268 #7,8,9,11,13,14abcd |
| March 2, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Currently working on a project where students are to create their own planet and convince the class that they need to visit it. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned, then corrected p.263 #10
Introduced Sec 5.5 Ratios
Assigned p.266 #4,5,6
KEEP WORKING ON THOSE PI DIGITS:) |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Finished up science fair projects today.
Watched a part of Bill Nye on Properties of Light |
| February 27, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Finished 'les corrections' for Quiz Sec 5.1-5.3 and corrected select parts of pp.260-261 #7,8,9,10,11
MEMORIZE DIGITS OF PI :) |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Science Fair Presentations are ongoing. |
| February 25, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Collected portfolio #4
Began corrections of Quiz sec 5.1-5.3 to be continued next class. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Science Fair Presentations are on-going.
No homework assigned. |
| February 24, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected pp.260-261 #4a,5a,6a
Continued pp.260-261 #7,8,9,10,11
PORTFOLIO #4 DUE TOMORROW (WED FEB 25) |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Science Fair Presentations
No homework assigned. |
| February 23, 2015 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We started science fair presentations today.
No homework assigned, for those who have not presented they should be ready to do so next class! |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Introduced Sec 5.4 Tax and Discount
Began questions pp.260-261 #4a,5a,6a,7,8,9,10,11 to be continued in class tomorrow.
PORTFOLIO #4 DUE WED FEB 25 |
| February 20, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | No homework assigned.
PORTFOLIO #4 DUE WED FEB 25 |
| February 19, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | If you missed the vocab for the unit you can find it here:
http://kmwells.pbworks.com/w/browse/#view=ViewFolder¶m=Fran%C3%A7ais%208LI |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote Quiz Sec 5.1-5.3 today.
No homework assigned. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We looked at optic technologies in their ancient and modern forms and began discussion properties of light
No homework assigned |
| February 18, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.3 Distributed notes and assigned pp.252-253 #3,4,5,6,8,9
QUIZ TOMORROW (THURS FEB 19) SEC 5.1-5.3
YES, CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED
Suggested review: p.263 #1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Started work in carnet Sc8.2.1 discussing the first theories of light.
Students were given back their unit test Sc8.3 Fluids
Homework: none assigned |
| February 17, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.2 Corrected select parts of pp.246-247 #4,5,6,7,10,11,12(a)
Introduced Sec 5.3 Percent Increase/Decrease
QUIZ THURS FEB 19 SEC 5.1-5.3
MANUAL PUSH-BUTTON CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED |
| February 13, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Students that missed their French test today will write on Monday.
There is info pertaining to this evaluation on my blog - www.kristawells.blogspot.com |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | QUIZ SEC 5.1-5.3 THURS FEB 19
Today: Introduced Sec 5.2 and assigned pp.246-247 #4,5,6,7,10,11,12(a) |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Carnet Sc8.2.1 was handed out. Students took part in an exploratory activity to discover the properties of light.
No homework assigned. |
| February 11, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Solo d'Andre test on Friday - see my blog for details - www.kristawells.blogspot.com |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote their Unit test Sc8.2 today! |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Completed 'Les corrections' for Module 4 test.
Sec 5.1 Please finish pp.239-240 #6,7,8,9,12,13,14,16
QUIZ SEC 5.1-5.3 THURS FEB 19 |
| February 9, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Introduced Sec 5.1, assigned and corrected p.234 Explore.
No homework assigned. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students were given the period to work on Review for their Unit test on Wednesday.
Homework: Study and finish Review on Fluids! |
| February 6, 2015 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed Pascal's principle, and its application in hydraulic and pneumatic technologies.
Reminder Unit Test Sc8.3 Wednesday Feb 11. |
| February 4, 2015 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students received new carnet Sc8.2.3.
We completed definitions on page 1 in new carnet and finished most of page 2 in the carnet
Homework: None assigned
Announced Unit Test (on all three carnets)for Wednesday February 11th |
| February 3, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned 'Test pratique' pp.226-227 #1-7
MODULE 4 TEST THURS FEB 29
YES, MANUAL PUSH-BUTTON CALCULATOR IS PERMITTED. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote their Quiz Sc8.2.2
Reminder of upcoming Unit test on February 11th |
| February 2, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Completed 'Les Corrections' for the recent surface area quiz Sec 4.1-4.4 & 4.7
MODULE 4 TEST THURS FEB 5
YES, MANUAL PUSH-BUTTON CALCULATOR IS PERMITTED. |
| January 30, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected p.206 #6
Assigned pp.206 #10,11,13
MODULE 4 TEST THURS FEB 5 |
| January 29, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.5 Volume of rectangular prism
Corrected p.198 #6,7,9
Introduced Sec 4.6 Volume of triangular prism and assigned pp.205-207 #3,4,5,6
MODULE 4 TEST THURS FEB 5 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on definitions and review for their quiz on Tuesday.
Homework: Finish Review and study for Monday! |
| January 28, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.8 Volume of a cylinder.
Corrected select parts of questions p.218 #4,5,6,8,9,10
Introduced Sec 4.5 Volume of a rectangular prism.
Assigned questions p.198 #4,5,6,7,9
MODULE 4 TEST THURS FEB 5
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We did a lab on Buoyant Force and Density.
Homework: Study and review for quiz on Tuesday! |
| January 27, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Short Story (Fiction/Non-Fiction) Test Feb. 3/15. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.8 Volume of a cylinder
Assigned p.218 Ques #4,5,6,8,9,10
Please finish at least up to and including #8 for homework.
MODULE 4 TEST THURS FEB 5 |
Religion
Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Final projects now past due. If you have no passed in your project please do as soon as possible. Term ends on Friday Jan 30 |
| January 26, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote surface area quiz today.
No homework assigned. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Continued work in carnet Sc.8.3.2 (page 16,17 and the beginning of page 18) started work on Buoyancy and Archimedes Principle.
Homework: Start to prepare for Quiz on Monday Feb. 2nd! |
Religion
Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Reminder: Projects should be finished tomorrow. |
| January 23, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | No class today due to delayed opening.
QUIZ RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY JAN 26
SEC 4.1-4.4 & 4.7
Suggested review: pp.223-225 #2,4,5a,6 (surface area),10a,11a,15. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Chesley West | Students have Heritage fair topics and should be working on research |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students went to the computer lab to work on ideas for their upcoming science fair project.
Reminder: Idea is due Monday January 26th |
Religion
Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Continue working on final project. Must be submitted at the end of class on Tuesday Jan 27th. |
| January 22, 2015 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Discussed the difference between weight and mass in the carnet Sc.8.3.2, p.14-15
No homework assigned. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | QUIZ TOMORROW (FRI JAN 23)
SEC 4.1-4.4 & 4.7
YES, MANUAL PUSH-BUTTON CALCULATOR IS PERMITTED.
Suggested review: pp.223-225 #2,4,5a,6 (area only),10a,11a,15 |
| January 21, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.7 Surface area of a cylinder
Corrected select parts of pp.212-213 #4,6,8,10.
PORTFOLIO #3 DUE TOMORROW (THURS JAN 22)
QUIZ FRI JAN 23 SEC 4.1-4.4 & 4.7
YES, MANUAL PUSH-BUTTON CALCULATOR IS PERMITTED
Review: pp.223-225 #2,4,5a,6 surface area only, 10a,11a,15 |
| January 20, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | We will finish the rest of the 'Justicier' projects next class. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We went to the computer lab for students to research science project ideas.
No homework assigned. |
| January 19, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.4 Corrected select parts of pp.191-193 #4,7,9,14
Sec 4.7 Introduced surface area of a cylinder - questions to be assigned next class.
PORTFOLIO #3 DUE THURS JAN 22
QUIZ FRI JAN 23 SEC 4.1-4.4 & 4.7
MODULE 4 TEST THURS FEB 5 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Launching of the Science Project!
Due dates for each part given to students as well as an instruction booklet. We will be spending two periods in the computer lab and there is extra help in room 125 each Wednesday during second lunch.
Deadlines:
Idea (p.2 in instruction booklet) due Monday Jan 26
Plan (either p.3-4 for experiment, or p.5-6 for a model) due Monday Feb 2
Experimental work due Wed Feb 18
In-class presentation begin Mon Feb 23
The Science Fair will be held Thursday March 12th after school. |
| January 16, 2015 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Projet - Zorro, due on Monday, Jan. 19. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.4 Surface area of triangular prism
Explained the example from p.189
Assigned pp.191-193 #4,7,9,14 to be continued next week.
QUIZ SEC 4.1-4.4 & 4.7 FRI JAN 23
TEST MODULE 4 THURS FEB 5 |
| January 15, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students completed a journal entry today for Sec 4.1-4.3
Began Sec 4.4 to be continued tomorrow.
QUIZ FRI JAN 23 SEC 4.1-4.4 & 4.7
TET MODULE 4 THURS FEB 5 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished discussing density in terms of particle theory (p.12) then discussed forces (p.13)
No homework assigned. |
| January 14, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected p.181 Ques #10
Corrected pp.186-187 #4,6,10,13
JAN 15: JOURNAL SEC 4.1-4.3
JAN 23: QUIZ SEC 4.1-4.4 & 4.7 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Practice calculations page 10 and 11 in carnet Sc8.3.2.
Homework: finish page 10 and 11 in carnet. |
| January 13, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.3 Read through p.184 together and assigned Ques pp.186-187 #4,6,10,13 |
| January 12, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.2 Completed p.177 Explore and pp.180-181 #3,4,5,6,7,10 in class.
No homework assigned. |
| January 9, 2015 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Chesley West | Reminder of test Ch 3 on Tuesday January 13. Review answers are here. http://www.mdj.k12.nf.ca/chesweb/Sciences%20Humaines%208/Ch3/Sciences%20Humaines%208ch3rev.pdf |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Module 4: Revisited some definitions.
Sec 4.1 Discussed questions pp.174-176 #9,11,14 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Worked on density calculations.
No homework |
| January 6, 2015 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed density of various solids, liquids, and gases, and started density calculations. Carnet Sc8.3.2 p.6-7 |
| January 5, 2015 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Happy New Year!
Returned Module 3 test and began corrections.
Please bring a new exercise book or loose-leaf for Module 4 tomorrow. |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | See my blog for course update: www.kristawells.blogspot.com |
| December 16, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | MODULE 3 TEST THURS DEC 18
Review: pp.159-161 # 1,2,4,6,10,14,18,19,23,29 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Quiz Sc8.3.1.
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| December 15, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Permission forms and money for field trip are due as soon as possible! |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | MODULE 3 TEST THURS DEC 18
REVIEW: pp.159-161 #1,2,4,6,10,14,18,19,23,29 |
| December 12, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Order of operations p.155 Ques #6,9,10
MODULE 3 TEST THURS DEC 18
Suggested review:
Study p.158
Ques pp.159-161 #1,2,4,6,10,14,18,19,23,29 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We corrected the review for Quiz Sc8.3.1, which will be on Tuesday December 16. |
| December 11, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected pp.151-152 #4,11,14
Sec 3.9 Order of operations
Explained and provided notes, then began p.155 #6,9,10 to be continued tomorrow.
MODULE 3 TEST THURS DEC 18 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did a lab on the effect of temperature on the viscosity of various fluids.
Reminder: Review questions were previously assigned for tomorrow, and Quiz Sc8.3.1 is also announced for Tuesday December 16. |
| December 10, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Field Trip - Dec. 18. Please return permission form and fee ($5) by Friday. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed p.9-10 in Carnet Sc8.3.1, on viscosity and particle theory.
Homework: complete review questions (p.11-12) for Friday Dec 7. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected p.145 #8
Worked through p.145 #10 and assigned pp.151-152 #3,4,11abc,14 to be finished for homework.
MODULE 3 TEST DEC 18 MOVING EARLIER TO 16th or 17th (to be discussed tomorrow) |
| December 9, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Please return your field trip permission form and fee ($5) no later than Friday. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Worked through p.139 #7, worksheet 3.6 Explore, p.139 #9, and worksheet # fractionnaire divided by # fractionnaire
Homework: p.145 #8
MODULE 3 TEST DEC 18 |
| December 8, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Reminder to submit your Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice Novel Studies if you have not already done so. We are moving on now to writing Feature Articles and our Short Story unit. |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Field Trip - the Nutcracker on Dec. 18 (morning only). $5.00 for the bus. Please return permission form. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected p.133 #6,8,9
Sec 3.6 Fraction divided by fraction
Completed worksheets in class and assigned p.139 Ques #7 for homework.
MODULE 3 TEST DEC 18 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed particle theory in relation to viscosity of fluids. We completed p.7 and the top of p.8 in Carnet Sc8.3.1.
Quiz Sc8.3.1 is announced for Tuesday December 16.
No homework assigned. |
| December 4, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | It is recommended that all students study meanings of verbs. Please see my blog: www.kristawells.blogspot.com |
| December 3, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned p.133 Ques #6, #8abc, #9cd
Assigned worksheet Sec 3.6
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Science Humaines
Assigned By: Chesley West | Completing questions on Fishing in 18th century NL. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We reviewed the identification of variables in a science experiment, then students completed their lab reports from yesterday's experiment on the viscosity and flow rate of various fluids and passed in their work.
No homework assigned. |
| December 2, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Finished 'Les Corrections' for multiplication of fractions assignment.
Completed journal entry.
No homework assigned.
MODULE 3 TEST DEC 18 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed the hands-on part of a lab on viscosity and flow rate.
No homework assigned. |
| December 1, 2014 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed p.3-5 inCarnet Sc8.3.1 and students prepared for a lab activity on viscosity and flow rate of fluids which we will do next period.
Homework: finish definitions on p.2 and the practice calculations on p.5 if not already completed in class. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Started 'Les Corrections' for In-class assignment Sec 3.1-3.4 ... to be continued tomorrow.
MODULE 3 TEST DEC 18 |
| November 27, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Review verbs from the list that was given for a listening test on Wed, Dec, 3. You need to know what the verbs mean. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Division of fractions Sec 3.5-3.7
Began working through 4-page booklet of worksheets on these sections...to be continued next class.
MODULE 3 TEST THURS DEC 18 |
| November 26, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | test |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote in-class assignment today on multiplying fractions (Sec 3.1-3.4). No homework assigned.
TEST MODULE 3 THURS DEC 18 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Please finish reading chapter 12 (p.154-157) before next class. |
| November 25, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | IN-CLASS ASGN TOMORROW SEC 3.1-3.4
Suggested review:
Continue p.128 #1,2,4,5,6,8,9
MODULE 3 TEST THURS DEC 18
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Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Study verb list that was given in class. You will have a listening quiz on these next week. |
| November 24, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | We have started a project in class. Students will be interviewing each other and doing a presentation in class. The due date will be Friday. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Revisited multiplying fractions by simplifying first (Sec 3.3).
Sec 3.4 Multiplying mixed numbers with an area model or by using improper fractions (notes provided).
Assigned p.125 #4,5,6,8,10 to be finished for homework.
IN-CLASS ASGN WED NOV 26 SEC 3.1-3.4 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice Novel Test Dec. 2. |
| November 20, 2014 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote unit test Sc8.1.
No homework assigned. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected select parts of Ques pp.119-120 #7,12,15.
PORTFOLIO #2 WAS COLLECTED TODAY.
IN-CLASS ASGN WED NOV 26 SEC 3.1-3.4 |
| November 19, 2014 |
Religion
Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Today was your last day to work on your projects. Please finish them for next class. Presentations next class. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Revisited Sec 3.3 Notes (provided).
Corrected p.118 Ques #4 & #5
Assigned pp.119-120 #7abc,12,15abc
PORTFOLIO #2 DUE TOMORROW (NOV 20)
IN-CLASS ASGN NOV 26 SEC 3.1-3.4 |
| November 18, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | We have gone back to basics! Please review the verb sheets given out in class. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Worked through multiplying mixed numbers using area model worksheet together.
Sec 3.3 Provided and explained notes, then assigned p.118 #4 and #5
PORTFOLIO #2 DUE THURS NOV 20
IN-CLASS ASGN NOV 26 SEC 3.1-3.4 |
| November 17, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued worksheets 3.1-3.4
PORTFOLIO #2 DUE THURS NOV 20
IN-CLASS ASGN WED NOV 26 SEC 3.1-3.4 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on review in preparation for the unit test on Thursday.
Homework: complete review questions for correction in class tomorrow. |
| November 14, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Multiplying fraction by fraction.
Corrected p.113 #6abc,7abc
Began worksheets for Sec 3.1-3.4 to be continued in class next week.
IN-CLASS ASGN NOV 26 SEC 3.1-3.4 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | See my blog for a vocabulary website |
| November 13, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Finished test corrections for Module 2.
Introduced Sec 3.2 (notes provided) and assigned p.113 Ques #5, 6abc, 7abc to be finished for homework. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on p.2-3 in Carnet Sc8.1.3 using the information gathered in the Ocean Deep activity started last period.
Quiz Sc8.1.2 has been returned to students.
The Unit Test will be Thursday November 20. |
| November 12, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Returned Module 2 Test and began test corrections. No new homework assigned. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We started a group activity simulating a 'multidisciplinary research expedition' to the bottom of the ocean, using the Planet Earth video Ocean Deep.
The unit test has been announced for next Thursday November 20. |
| November 7, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected p.108 #8,9,10
Assigned pp.108-109 #11-17 & #21
Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend! |
| November 5, 2014 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Quiz Sc8.1.2.
No homework assigned. |
| November 4, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote module 2 test today.
Please bring a new exercise book for Module 3 tomorrow. |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | We have started a new unit where we will be studying the format of an interview. We are currently reading interviews and answering questions. There will be a reading test on this next week - Nov. 13. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | We are now reading the novel Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice. Read chapter 1 if you have missed today's class. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We corrected the review questions in preparation for Quiz Sc8.1.2 which will be tomorrow.
Homework: STUDY! |
| November 3, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | There will be a reading test on Thursday, Nov.13. We will be preparing for this test all this week. Students will be doing a series of readings in class with the same question sheet for each reading. The test will be a different reading with the same questions. |
Religion
Assigned By: Christine Tessier | Remember the Titans questions are now past due.
We will continue working on the `morals`project next class. |
| October 31, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | MODULE 2 TEST TUES NOV 4
Working through review p.83 #1-11 and pp.97-98 #1,2,5,6,10,11,13,14,21,22 to be continued on Monday. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed p.16 in Carnet Sc8.1.2, then students received the review sheet in preparation for Quiz Sc8.1.2, which will be Wednesday Nov 5.
Review questions are due Tuesday Nov 4, along with the definitions not already completed.
Also, advance notice: the third chapter in this unit will be very short, and the final unit test Sc8.1 will be Thursday Nov 20. |
| October 30, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Completed corrections Asgn Sec 2.1-2.2
MODULE 2 TEST TUES NOV 4
Suggested review: Study p.96
Ques p.83 #1-11
Ques pp.97-98 #1,2,5,6,10,11,13,14,21,22 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed p.14-15 on the origins of the Earth and of water, and on ocean basins.
Tomorrow we will complete p.16 in the booklets, then students will get the revision booklet in preparation for the quiz on Wednesday Nov 5. |
| October 29, 2014 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed definitions 1-15 in Carnet Sc8.1.2 and the work was corrected in class. We started a discussion of the origins of the Earth and water. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.5 Finished and corrected select parts of Ques pp.92-93 #6,8,10,12.
Began review p.83 #1-11 to be continued tomorrow.
MODULE 2 TEST TUES NOV 4 |
| October 28, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Just a reminder of your upcoming test on Oct. 30. Please review study guide handed out in class and available on my blog. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.4 Corrected Ques pp.87-89 #4,5,7,9,10,12,14,19.
Sec 2.5 Explained and provided notes Assigned Ques pp.92-93 #6,8,10,12
Please finish #6 and #8 for homework.
MODULE 2 TEST TUES NOV 4 |
| October 27, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | No math class today due to Fluvarium field trip.
Sec 2.4 Ques pp.87-89 #4,5,7,9,10,12,14,19 should be finished for tomorrow's math class.There was plenty of class time given Thursday past to have most of them completed in class.
TEST MODULE 2 TUES NOV 4 |
| October 23, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected parts of Sec 2.3 Ques p.81 #9-13
Began Sec 2.4 Ques pp.87-89 #4,5,7,9,10,12,14,19 which we will continued on Monday.
MODULE 2 TEST NOV 4 |
| October 22, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.3 Corrected p.81 Ques #8 and assigned #9-13 to be finished for homework.
PORTFOLIO #1 HAS BEEN COLLECTED
MODULE TEST 2 TUES NOV 4 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Calendar fundraiser sheets have been sent home. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed p.12, on how the gravity of the moon causes tides, and p.13 on shoreline features in Carnet Sc8.1.2.
The quiz has been announced for Wednesday Nov 15. |
| October 21, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.3 Corrected pp.80-81 #3,4,5,6
Introduced division of integers with the bank model (notes provided) and assigned p.81 Ques #7 & #8.
PORTFOLIO #1 HAS BEEN COLLECTED
MODULE 2 TEST TUES NOV 4 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Review the present tense using the google doc forms on my blog. You will NOT be graded on these. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We continued our discussion of waves, tsunamis and tides, and completed p.10-11 in Carnet Sc8.1.2.
No homework assigned.
Reminder: bring back permission slips and $8 for trip to the Fluvarium next Tuesday. |
| October 20, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.3 Introduced and provided notes for division of integers on a number line.
PORTFOLIO #1 DUE TOMORROW (TUES OCT 21) |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Chesley West | Completing presentations on family artifacts - continuing with Ch 2 on native peoples in Newfoundland and Labrador. |
| October 17, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | In-class assignment today Sec 2.1-2.2
PORTFOLIO #1 DUE MON OR TUES (OCT 20-21) |
| October 16, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Review the present tense. Complete the little online quizzes. These will NOT be graded.
http://kristawells.blogspot.ca/2014/10/810-et-89-revision-du-present.html |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued select questions from pp.73-75 #3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11ab,17,18 and review p.83 #1-8
IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENT TOMORROW SEC 2.1-2.2
PLEASE BRING ALL NOTES AND MATERIALS |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did a lab activity on salinity and density of water, and passed in their work at the end of the period.
No homework assigned.
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| October 15, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected parts of p.68 #7,8,11,12,13
Sec 2.2 Provided notes and began pp.73-75 #3,4,5,6bdfh,7aceg,8,10,11ab,17,18. Please finish at least #3,4,5 for homework.
IN-CLASS ASGN FRI OCT 17 SEC 2.1-2.2
PLEASE BRING ALL NOTES AND MATERIALS
PORTFOLIO #1 DUE OCT 17-21 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Picture retakes will be Nov. 14. |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Review the present tense:
http://kristawells.blogspot.ca/2014/10/810-et-89-revision-du-present.html |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed and passed in their graph from the ocean-floor mapping simulation started last period.
We discussed the relationship between depth and water temperature in the ocean.
Homework: complete graph p.8 in Carnet Sc8.1.2. |
| October 14, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Global Citizens Unit Test - OCTOBER 30. Please see my blog for review sheet. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Independent Novel Assignment #1 - OCTOBER 17. Copy of assignment on my blog. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued Sec 1.2 Multiplying integers using a number line. Provided notes and assigned Ques p.68 #7,8,11,12,13 to be finished for homework.
IN-CLASS ASGN SEC 2.1-2.2 SOON {BETWEEN OCT 17-21} |
| October 9, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.1 Multiplying integers using a bank model.Replayed videoclip, provided notes, and assigned p.68 Ques #5,6,9,10.
IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENT COMING SOON SEC 2.1-2.2 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Projet de Noémie - le 15 oct |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed thermohaline currents, and completed p.5-6 in Carnet Sc8.1.2.
No homework assigned. |
| October 8, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | 1. Review the present tense:
http://kristawells.blogspot.ca/2013/12/le-present.html
2. Noémie projet : le 15 oct
3. Faites le quiz 'who said it?':
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_ZLl5CnpQQnKsKje4gsyUVsKkjaLsdokMB6GKTXAei0/viewform |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We reviewed some French vocabulary relevant to this chapter (p.3 in Carnet Sc8.1.2) and completed p.4 on ocean currents.
No homework assigned. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Returned Module 1 test and completed 'Les Corrections'. No homework assigned. |
| October 7, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Noémie projet - le 15 oct |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Chesley West | Students should be finalizing their projects for presentation. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Reviewed key terms for Module 2 for comprehension purposes.
Introduced Sec 2.1(p.64),followed by videoclip for multiplying integers using a bank model.
No homework assigned. |
| October 6, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | If you did not complete the activity in class today, please do so for homework.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_ZLl5CnpQQnKsKje4gsyUVsKkjaLsdokMB6GKTXAei0/viewform
Project is due on Oct. 15
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Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | MODULE 2 : LES NOMBRES ENTIERS
Read through Intro p.62
Noted definitions of 'Mots clés' p.63
No homework assigned. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Quiz Sc8.1.1 has been corrected. Students saw their marks, but could not keep their paper yet because some students who were absent still need to write theirs. Marks will be uploaded on PowerSchool later this afternoon.
Carnet Sc8.1.2 was handed out. The topic of ocean currents was introduced with a Bill Nye video.
No homework assigned. |
| October 3, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote Module 1 test today.
No homework assigned. |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Noémie:
Nous avons commencé le projet en classe. La date à remettre est le 15 oct.
http://kmwells.pbworks.com/w/browse/#view=ViewFolder¶m=No%C3%A9mie |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote quiz Sc8.1.1.
No homework assigned. |
| October 2, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected select parts of questions p.49 and continued review pp.54-57
TEST TOMORROW (OCT 3) SEC 1.1,1.2,1.4-1.7
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED FOR PART B
REVIEW: Study p.54 & continue pp.54-57 #1,2,4,5,6(a)iii,7,10,11,13,18-22,27 |
| October 1, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned Sec 1.7 Ques p.49 #4,5,6,8,9,10
TEST FRI OCT 3 SEC 1.1,1.2,1.4-1.7
CALCULATORS PERMITTED FOR PART B
SUGGESTED REVIEW: Study p.54 & work through questions pp.54-57 #1,2,4,5,6(a)iii,7,10,11,13,18-22,27 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Nous travaillons sur le projet de Noémie: la boîte mystérieuse en classe. La date à remettre est le 15 oct. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We corrected the review in preparation for the Quiz on Friday.
Homework: study! |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Don't forget to bring in an item for the food drive! |
| September 30, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Completed corrections sheet for recent quiz (Sec 1.1,1.2,1.4)and corrected select parts of Sec 1.6 Ques pp.43-44 #3,4,5,7,8,11,12.
TEST FRI OCT 3 SEC 1.1,1.2,1.4-1.7
REVIEW NIGHTLY 15-20 MIN MON-THURS |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed global warming.
A review sheet was handed out in preparation for Quiz Sc8.1.1 on Friday.
Homework: questions 2,3,6,7 on the review sheet. |
| September 29, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Nous avons fini le roman. La prochaine classe on commencera un projet. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed p.11 on ice ages and global warming in carnet Sc8.1.1.
Homework: finish definitions on p.2.
Reminder: Quiz Sc8.1.1 scheduled for Friday. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Introduced Sec 1.6 (Notes provided)
Assigned pp.43-44 Ques #3,4,5,7,8,11,12
Finish at least up to #7 for homework.
TEST FRI OCT 3 SEC 1.1,1.2,1.4-1.7 |
| September 26, 2014 |
Religion
Assigned By: Christine Tessier | We have started watching Remember the Titans, we will continue next class. Please come to class there will be an assignment about this movie. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued Pythagorean Theorem puzzles.
No homework assigned.
TEST OCT 3 SEC 1.1,1.2,1.4-1.7 |
| September 25, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students continued pp.34-35 #3-9,11,13 and worked on Pythagorean Theorem puzzles.
No homework assigned.
TEST OCT 3 SEC 1.1-1.2 & 1.4-1.7 |
| September 24, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 1.5 Introduced the Pythagorean Theorem
Assigned pp.34-35 #3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,13 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | La prochaine classe on termine le roman: Noémie |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed p.4 and the top of p.6 in Carnet Sc8.1.1, as well as definitions 1-8 on p.2.
Quiz Sc8.1.1 has been set for Friday October 3.
No homework assigned, students are encouraged to begin studying the pages already completed in the Carnet. |
| September 23, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Completed quiz today for Sec 1.1,1.2,1.4
No homework assigned. |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Nous lisons Noémie en classe. La prochaine classe on lira Ch. 11/12/13. |
| September 22, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected select parts of pp.25-26 Ques #4,8,9,11,16 and moved on to review questions p.30
QUIZ TOMORROW(SEPT 23) SEC 1.1,1.2,1.4 CALCULATORS NOT PERMITTED
Suggested review: p.30 #1,2,3,4,5,9,10 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | On a lu jusqu'au ch. 10 de Noémie en classe |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students received their corrected quizzes on lab safety.
We completed p.7 in Carnet Sc8.1.1 (les bassins hydrographiques) and p.5 (le cycle de l'eau).
Homework: students should finish labelling the diagram on p.5 with the terms in the word box at the bottom of the page.
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Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Krista Wells | 1. Terry Fox run will be on Wednesday. Please return your pledge sheets.
2. Please bring in non-perishable food items for our Thanksgiving assembly. |
| September 19, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected worksheet 'Estimons des racines carrées', then assigned p.25 Ques #4,8,9 and p.26 Ques #11 & 16 to be finished today.
QUIZ TUES SEPT 23 SECTIONS 1.1 & 1.2 & 1.4
SUGGESTED REVIEW: P.30 #1,2,3,4,5,9,10 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed the interpretation of results collected in our study of the water quality in Kenny's Pond. Students write their conclusions and passed in their work. That was awesome work, guys, thank you so much!
No homework. |
| September 18, 2014 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Nous lisons Noémie en classe. Les réponses pour Ch. 1-7 sont sur mon blog - www.kristawells.blogspot.com |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected p.16 Ques #19
Introduced Sec 1.4 and assigned worksheet 'Estimons des racines carrées' to be finished for homework.
QUIZ TUES SEPT 23 SEC 1.1 & 1.2 & 1.4 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Terry Fox walk will take place next week. If you would like to fundraise please have your forms in by early next week. |
| September 17, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Completed mental math check-up.
Corrected p.15 #8,9,11 and began working through p.16 #14,15,19 together. Please finish #19 for homework.
QUIZ TUES SEPT 23 SECTIONS 1.1 & 1.2 & 1.4 |
| September 16, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected Explore p.11 and noted that a square number has an odd number of factors.
Read through 'Découvre' pp.12-14 and assigned pp.15-16 Ques#8,9,11,14,15,19
Please finish as far as p.15 #8,9,11 for tomorrow.
QUIZ TUES SEPT 23 SEC 1.1 & 1.2 & 1.4 |
| September 15, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Completed and corrected worksheet 'La conclusion comique'.
Introduced Section 1.2 and noted definition of a factor from p.11
Assigned p.11 Explore to be completed for homework.
QUIZ TUES SEPT 23 SEC 1.1 & 1.2 & 1.4 |
| September 12, 2014 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | QUIZ TUES SEPT 23 SEC 1.1 & 1.2 & 1.4 |
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Wells | Nous avons commencé à lire Noémie: la boîte mystérieuse en classe. On a lu Ch. 3 et 4 aujourd'hui. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Ryan Keats | Please finish your questions assigned for 'Two Islands' for Monday's class. |