Homework Assigned For Homeroom: 9-6(216)
June 12, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Mandala project due on Friday!
June 10, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we had an extended homeroom for the Grade 8 and 9 students to complete a survey (link is in Google Classroom), then we started watching the 1996 film version of 'Romeo & Juliet'. We will continue this movie tomorrow.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that Thursday, June 13th is a PD Day. There are no classes for students on that day.

Reminder that all marks are due on Friday, June 14th, and that report cards will be handed out at the end of day on Thursday, June 20th.
June 7, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we had a listening quiz in class.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Pronouns booklet should be completed up to p.3
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that Thursday, June 13th, is a Professional Development Day. There will be no classes on that day.
June 6, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Pronouns booklet should be completed up to p.3
June 5, 2024
June 4, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the class wrote the PRMA (Provincial Reading & Math Assessment). Students who were absent will be required to write it tomorrow.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Comprehension Test TOMORROW - multiple choice questions about the whole novel!

Review for test in Google Classroom. Chapter summaries and answers to questions are included, as well as review questions for students to complete.
June 3, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Your assessment for LG 5.1/5.2 (Circle Geometry) is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 4th.

Please bring your calculators and 'cheat sheets'.

Reviews and answer keys are posted on Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Comprehension Test Wednesday - multiple choice questions about the whole novel!

Review for test in Google Classroom. Chapter summaries and answers to questions are included, as well as review questions for students to complete.
May 31, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Comprehension Test next Tuesday - multiple choice questions about the whole novel!

Review for test in Google Classroom. Chapter summaries and answers to questions are included, as well as review questions for students to complete.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Your assessment for LG 5.1/5.2 (Circle Geometry) is MOVED to Tuesday, June 4th.
May 30, 2024
May 29, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 5 (Circle Geometry) on Monday, June 3rd.
May 28, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Review vocab for novel

Comprehension Quiz next Tuesday - multiple choice questions about the whole novel!
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we finished reading Act IV.

The quiz on Acts IV and V will be on Monday, June 3rd.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we finished reading Act IV.

The quiz on Acts IV and V will be on Monday, June 3rd.
May 27, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Review vocab for novel

Comprehension Quiz next Tuesday - multiple choice questions about the whole novel!
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 5 (Circle Geometry) on Monday, June 3rd.
May 24, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the class worked on the 'Invitation to the Ball' activity.
The quiz on Act III is on Monday. The link to the review Quizlet is in Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Review vocab for novel
May 23, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Review vocab for novel
May 22, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Review vocab for novel
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Heads up: Your assessment for LG 5 (Circle Geometry) will be on Monday, June 3rd. You will be allowed to bring in a 'cheat sheet' to help you with the assessment. Details to follow.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we finished reading Act III, scenes 3 and 4 of Romeo & Juliet. We will finish the Act tomorrow. The quiz on this act will be on Monday, May 27th.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that the Grade 9 Carnival will be this Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
May 21, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Review vocab for novel
May 17, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the class had a quiz on Act II of Romeo & Juliet. We will be reading Act III next week, with a quiz on that act later in the week.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Review vocab for novel
May 16, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we finished watching the video of Act II of Romeo & Juliet. There will be a quiz on Act II tomorrow in class. There is also a link to a review Quizlet in Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Review vocab for novel
May 15, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we finished Act II in Romeo & Juliet. The quiz on this act will be on Friday, May 17th. There is a link to a review Quizlet in Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Review vocab for novel
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder of the Victoria Day Holiday on Monday, May 20th, and the Grade 9 Carnival on Thursday, May 23rd.
May 14, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Review vocab for novel
May 13, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Aller/Retour
Review vocab for novel
May 10, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 3.4 (Inequalities) on Monday, May 13th.

Review posted on Google Classroom.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we finished reading to the end of Act I in 'Romeo & Juliet'.

There will be a quiz on Act I on Tuesday coming. Study materials will be in Google Classroom.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder to register for the Grade 9 Carnival (May 23rd), and use Rycor to pay the $20 admission charge.
May 9, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 3.4 (Inequalities) will be on Monday, May 13th.
May 6, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Heads up: Assessment on LG 3.4 (Inequalities) will be on Monday, May 13th.
May 1, 2024
April 30, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Quiz TOMORROW on futur simple, imparfait, and conditionnel.
April 29, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment tomorrow on LG 3.3 (Linear Equations).
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Quiz Wednesday on futur simple, imparfait, and conditionnel.
April 26, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Reminder: Assessment on LG 3.3 (Solving Equations) next Tuesday, April 30th.

Review on Pages 78-83.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review imparfait, futur simple, and conditionnel in Google Classroom (notes and Blooket)!

Google Forms should be completed and submitted.

Quiz Wednesday on futur simple, imparfait, and conditionnel.
April 25, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we continued watching the video of the stage performance of 'Romeo & Juliet'. We will continue with this tomorrow.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review imparfait, futur simple, and conditionnel in Google Classroom (notes and Blooket)!

Google Forms should be completed and submitted.

Quiz Wednesday on futur simple, imparfait, and conditionnel.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder to please return the permission forms for the field trip tomorrow to Memorial University for the REAP assembly. Students without a signed form, or an email sent to me granting permission, will not be allowed to attend.
April 24, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 3.3 (Solving Equations) next Tuesday, April 30th.
April 23, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review futur simple and conditionnel in Google Classroom (notes and Blooket)!

Quiz Monday on futur simple, imparfait, and conditionnel.
April 22, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 3.3 (Solving Equations) on Tuesday, April 30th.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we started watching the stage version of 'Romeo & Juliet'. We will be watching this version, then working in the booklet of questions.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review futur simple and conditionnel in Google Classroom (notes and Blooket)!

Quiz Monday on futur simple, imparfait, and conditionnel.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
A permission form went home today for the field trip on Friday morning. A copy was also emailed home. Please sign and return the form as soon as possible.
April 19, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review futur simple in Google Classroom (notes and Blooket)!

Quiz late next week on futur simple, imparfait, and conditionnel.
April 18, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review futur simple in Google Classroom (notes and Blooket)!

Quiz late next week on futur simple, imparfait, and conditionnel.
April 17, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review passe compose in Google Classroom - avoir and etre in the present tense

All poetry work should be completed and submitted.
April 16, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review futur simple in Google Classroom!
April 15, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Phantom
All Phantom work should be completed and submitted.
April 10, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Please finish Worksheet 3 (Variables on Both Sides) for tomorrow's class.
April 9, 2024
April 8, 2024
March 26, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab for novel in Google Classroom (Blookets)
March 25, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab for novel in Google Classroom (Blookets)
March 20, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we continued with the novel presentations and then the Poetry booklet.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab for novel in Google Classroom (Blookets)
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder of the early dismissal tomorrow and the PD Day on Friday.
March 19, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab for novel in Google Classroom (Blookets)
March 18, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today is the deadline for the REAP videos. Please chare your video with me through your Google Drive so that I can submit it to the REAP project.

Today we started our novel presentations. Students are reminded to bring in their collages for presentations. Collages not submitted by Thursday will receive a 0 in PowerSchool until the project is handed in and presented.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab for novel in Google Classroom (Blookets)
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that this is a short week.

- Parent-Teacher Interviews are on Thursday afternoon. Students will be dismissed at 11:21am. Please click on the OPTIS link on the school website to book an appointment.

- Friday is a teacher Professional Development Day. There will be no classes for students.

- The last day of classes before the Easter Break will be Thursday, March 28th. It will be a full day of classes.
March 13, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we started working on Poetry. The students will be working through a booklet which is in Google Classroom.
March 12, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the class worked on their REAP projects. The deadline for these films has been moved to Monday, March 18th.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab for novel in Google Classroom (Blookets)
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that Parent-Teacher meetings take place next Thursday, March 21. Students will be dismissed at lunch on that day.

Friday, March 22 will be a Professional Development Day. There will be no classes for students on that day.
March 11, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 4 (Polynomials) CHANGED to Wednesday, March 13th.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab for novel in Google Classroom (Blookets)
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we spent some time of Grammar for Grammar Monday.
March 7, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Students worked on their REAP projects or novel today.

Due to extenuating circumstances, the novel project will be moved back to Monday, March 18th.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 4 (Polynomials) will be Tuesday, March 12th.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab for novel in Google Classroom (Blookets)
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
The custodian would like to work on the lockers over the Easter Break (repair and cleaning), so we are asking all students to have their lockers emptied by the start of the break.
March 5, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab for novel in Google Classroom (Blookets)
March 4, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab for novel in Google Classroom (Blookets)
March 1, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Students were asked to work either on their REAP projects, or to read their novels.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab for novel in Google Classroom (Blookets)
February 29, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
We are in the process of continuing the presentations for the Persuasive Essays.

The deadline for the novel project (collage) has been moved back one week, to Monday, March 11th.
February 28, 2024
February 26, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Due to the editing presentation we had on Friday, today was an opportunity for the class to either finish their Persuasive Essay or to read their novels.

Reminder that the novel projects are due next Monday, March 4th.
February 23, 2024
February 22, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
The class continued working on their Persuasive Essays. Tomorrow will be Reading Friday.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that the course selection sheets are to be returned to the office by tomorrow, and the courses to be entered into PowerSchool. If you are not able to get into your PowerSchool account, please see the office to get your account reset.
February 21, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the class wrote the Essay Test. Tomorrow they will continue working on their persuasive essays (presentations start on Monday), and Friday will be Reading Friday. Reminder that the novel project description (Collage) is in Google Classroom, and it is due on March 4th.
February 19, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the students were asked to continue working on their persuasive essay. The essay is due on Feb. 23, with presentations starting on Feb. 26.

There will be an essay test on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab in Google Classroom

Students can complete the Virtual Tour/Scavenger Hunt activity this evening if they didn't finish it in class today. There will be a prize for the winner(s) tomorrow!
Music
Assigned By: Jenn Hanley
Hamilton Musical
- today we looked at a brief overview of characters and story (posted in Google Classroom)
- We started the musical which we will complete over the next couple of classes
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder to return the REAP permission forms, and the course selection worksheet.
February 16, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today a representative from Gonzaga High School visited the class to go over selecting courses for Grade 10. There is more information on our school website, and the deadline for returning the worksheets is Friday, February 23rd.

The essay test will be on Tuesday, February 20th. There are study materials in Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review vocab in Google Classroom
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
On February 29, during Spirit Week, we are organizing an afternoon of fun for everyone! Use the form link below to check out all the planned activities and to sign up. Some of the activities have number limits, and spaces will fill up quickly, so please sign up ASAP. The deadline for signup is Friday, February 23.

https://forms.gle/5DMb7R6sHRXEH78H8
February 13, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
Presentations continue TOMORROW. All students must be prepared to present TOMORROW.
February 8, 2024
Music
Assigned By: Jenn Hanley
Students performed their Winter Raps today. Any group or student who did not perform today should come prepared to do so next class
February 7, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
Presentations continue TOMORROW. All students must be prepared to present TOMORROW.
February 5, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we had a reading period, and discussed the novel project.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
Presentations will begin TOMORROW. Students who have not completed their speeches should finish them at home.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder to please send in the REAP Permission forms if you have not already done so.
February 2, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
Presentations will begin on MONDAY. Students who have not completed their speeches should finish them at home this weekend.
Music
Assigned By: Jenn Hanley
Students performed their Winter Raps today. Any group or student who did not perform today should come prepared to do so next class
February 1, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
Presentations will begin on MONDAY. Students who have not completed their speeches should finish them at home this weekend.
January 31, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Please complete Pgs 50-52 of the review for tomorrow.

Assessment on Friday!
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
Students should have a first draft of their speeches COMPLETED. Students will revise their work tomorrow in class and presentations will begin on MONDAY.

Review the imparfait
January 30, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on Linear Relations (LG 3.1/3.2) on Friday, February 2.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
Students worked on their introductions and conclusions in class today. All students should have a first draft finished for class tomorrow.

Review the imparfait
Music
Assigned By: Jenn Hanley
Today students worked on their Winter Themed Rap which should be ready for performance on Feb 2nd.
January 29, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on Linear Relations (LG 3.1/3.2) on Friday, February 2.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
All students should have a topic chosen and (at least) three strong arguments to support their position. Students should have three body paragraphs (presenting and explaining their main arguments) written.

Review the imparfait
January 26, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on Linear Relations (LG 3.1/3.2) next Friday, February 2.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
All students should have a topic chosen and (at least) three strong arguments to support their position. Students should have three body paragraphs (presenting and explaining their main arguments) written.

Review the imparfait
January 25, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
All students should have a topic chosen and (at least) three strong arguments to support their position. Students wrote the first of their body paragraphs today in class.

Review the imparfait
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the students did an activity on Transition Words, worked on a practice essay and answered questions on the essay.

Tomorrow will be working on the REAP Project.
January 24, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we did activities for Bell Let's Talk Day.

Additional permission forms for the REAP activity were handed out for students who have not returned theirs yet. The form is also in Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
All students should have a topic chosen and (at least) three strong arguments to support their position.

Review the imparfait
January 23, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we finished the questions on the essay 'Heroes I Admire'.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
All students should have a topic chosen and (at least) three strong arguments to support their position.

Review the imparfait
January 22, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we read an essay titled 'Heroes I Admire' and started a worksheet. The assignment is posted in Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
All students should have a topic chosen and (at least) three strong arguments to support their position.

Review the imparfait
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
For anyone interested in applying to the IB program at Holy Heart, the deadline for applications is Feb. 15th, and they will need teachers to provide a reference. For more information, visit
Holy Heart IB Program
January 19, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
All students should have a topic chosen and (at least) three strong arguments to support their position.

Review the imparfait
January 18, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
All students should have a topic chosen and (at least) three strong arguments to support their position.

Review the imparfait
January 16, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Speeches
Think about topics (and arguments) for your speech!

Review the imparfait
January 15, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the imparfait
January 12, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we had a presentation from student film makers at CNA about creating student films for the REAP Project.

Students were also asked to choose a novel from the library for the upcoming Independent Novel Project.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 2.3 (Similar Polygons) next Monday, January 15th.

Review sheet and answer key on Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the imparfait
January 11, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 2.3 (Similar Polygons) next Monday, January 15th.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
The class continued work on the 'Types of Essay' poster project.

Students are reminded to select a novel to read for the Independent Novel Project, starting next week.

Tomorrow we will be working on the REAP project.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
All book presentations should be completed now.

Review the imparfait
January 10, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
All book presentations should be completed now.

Review the imparfait
January 9, 2024
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the class continued with the poster for the Community project.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
All book presentations should be completed now.
January 8, 2024
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 2.3 (Similar Polygons) next Monday, January 15th.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Anyone who has not already presented their book in class or submitted a video MUST SUBMIT THEIR VIDEOS TODAY or they will have to present in class tomorrow!
January 4, 2024
Religion
Assigned By: Sarah George
Finished Global concerns activity
If not complete, please finish and submit in google classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Think about les bonnes resolutions: Qu'est-ce que vous voulez faire ou changer en 2024?

Anyone who has not already presented their book in class or submitted a video MUST SUBMIT THEIR VIDEOS TODAY or they will have to present in class tomorrow!
January 3, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Think about les bonnes resolutions: Qu'est-ce que vous voulez faire ou changer en 2024?

Anyone who has not already presented their book in class or submitted a video MUST SUBMIT THEIR VIDEOS TODAY or they will have to present in class tomorrow!
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
The students worked on a digital escape room based around the novel 'The Giver'.
January 2, 2024
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Think about les bonnes resolutions: Qu'est-ce que vous voulez faire ou changer en 2024?

Anyone who has not already presented their book in class or submitted a video MUST SUBMIT THEIR VIDEOS TODAY or they will have to present in class tomorrow!
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we worked on a goal-setting activity, and the students were then allowed a chance to catch up on outstanding or incomplete work.
December 19, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
We started an activity where the class were asked to create their own version of the cover for the novel 'The Giver'. We will finish this tomorrow.
December 18, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
The class attended a climate activity at MUN
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment tomorrow on scale factor!
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Students should all have chosen a book to read to present to the class. Presentations continue on Tuesday. Books are available in Google Classroom.
Students who have chosen to submit a video MUST SUBMIT THEIR VIDEOS TODAY or they will have to present in class tomorrow!

Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre
Students have an opportunity to improve their grades TOMORROW during lunch.

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
December 15, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Scale factor assessment MOVED to Tuesday, Dec. 19th.

Review on Google Classroom.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we finished watching the movie of 'The Giver', and the students worked on a comparison worksheet.

If you missed any of the movie, there is a copy in Google Classroom that you can watch.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Students should all have chosen a book to read to present to the class. Presentations continue on Tuesday. Books are available in Google Classroom.
Students who have chosen to submit a video MUST SUBMIT THEIR VIDEOS THIS WEEKEND!

Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre
Students have an opportunity to improve their grades on Tuesday (19 Dec) during lunch.

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
December 14, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Scale factor assessment MOVED to Tuesday, Dec. 19th.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Students should all have chosen a book to read to present to the class. Presentations continue on Friday. Books are available in Google Classroom.

Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre
Students have an opportunity to improve their grades on Tuesday (19 Dec) during lunch.

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
December 13, 2023
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre
Students have an opportunity to improve their grades next Monday (18 Dec) during lunch.

Students should all have chosen a book to read to present to the class. Presentations continue on Friday. Books are available in Google Classroom.

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
December 12, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
There will be a short assessment on scale factor (enlargements and reductions) on Monday, December 18th.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the students wrote the content quiz. Tomorrow we will start watching the movie of 'The Giver' in class.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre
Students have an opportunity to improve their grades next Monday (18 Dec) during lunch.

Students should all have chosen a book to read to present to the class. Presentations begin TOMORROW. Books are available in Google Classroom.

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
December 11, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Heads up: There wil be an assessment on scale factor (enlargements and reductions) on Monday, December 18th.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre
Students have an opportunity to improve their grades next Monday (18 Dec) during lunch.

Students should all have chosen a book to read to present to the class. Presentations begin on Wednesday. Books are available in Google Classroom.

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
December 8, 2023
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre
Students have an opportunity to improve their grades next Friday (15 Dec) during lunch.

Look for kids books to read and present next week (Search online or at home).

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December 7, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Now that we have finished the novel, students are asked to finish and turn in their question booklet.

Review materials (Quizlet, chapter summaries) are in Google Classroom. Reminder that the novel quiz will be on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Tomorrow we will be working on the Artifact project. Please bring your Chromebooks to class, and your artifact if you do not have a picture of it.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
A second round of clothing orders is now taking place. Details are on the school website.

Please donate to the Adopt A Senior drive if you are bale. Details are on the school website.
December 6, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment tomorrow (Thursday, December 7th) on Surface Area of Composite Objects.

Review solutions are posted on Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we read chapters 22 and 23, finishing the novel.
December 5, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
We read chapter 21 in the novel and students were asked to work on their questions.

There will be a quiz on the novel on Tuesday, December 12th.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on Thursday, December 7th on Surface Area of Composite Objects.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
December 4, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we read chapters 19 and 20 in the novel and worked on the questions.

We will have a quiz on the novel early next week.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
A reminder that we are still collecting items for the Adopt a Senior program. Details are on the main school website.

Parent-Teacher interviews are on this Thursday. Students will be dismissed at 11:21am.
December 1, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Finish #1-8 on the surface area review sheet.

Assessment on Thursday!
November 30, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on Surface Area of Composite Objects (Rectangular Prisms, Triangular Prisms, Cylinders) next Thursday, December 7th.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we read chapter 18, and worked on questions in the booklet.

Tomorrow we will be re-taking the pictures of your artifacts. Please bring them with you to class.
November 29, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we had a catch-up period.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on Surface Area of Composite Objects (Rectangular Prisms, Triangular Prisms, Cylinders) next Thursday, December 7th.
November 28, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we read chapters 16 & 17 and the students worked on the questions.

We will have to re-take the artifact photos. Please bring your items back in on Friday. Also, please bring in your REAP permission form if you have not already done so.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre

Assessment Thursday on passe compose!

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
We are collecting items for the annual Adopt A Senior program. We will be collecting up until December 11th. For details on what can be donated, please see the school's web site.
November 27, 2023
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre

Assessment Thursday on passe compose!

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
November 22, 2023
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre

Assessment next week on passe compose!

Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
November 21, 2023
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom

Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
1. avoir and etre in the present
2. rules for participes passes
3. list of DR MRS VANDERTRAMP
4. participes passes of verbes irreguliers
5. accord with etre
November 20, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we read chapters 10 and 11 in 'The Giver', and worked on questions in the booklet.

Students are asked to return the signed REAP permission forms. If you can't find yours, you can download one from Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom

Review the passe compose (we can't post accents on the homework page - sorry!)
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Students are reminded to return their signed vaccination forms to me or the office as soon as possible.

Reminder that Friday, Nov. 24th, is a Professional Development dat for teachers, and that there will be no classes on that day.
November 17, 2023
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
November 15, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we read chapters 7 and 8 from 'The Giver' and worked on the associated questions.

Students are asked to bring in their 'lockdown artifact' and signed permission forms for the REAP project. For more information, see Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Reminder: Math assessment tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 16) on LG 1.5 (Order of Operations with Rational Numbers).

Note: This will also serve as your reassessment for LG 1.4.

Review questions (with answers) are posted on Google Classroom to help you prepare for tomorrow's assessment.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder to return the signed vaccination forms to the office, and the REAP forms to me.
November 14, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we read chapter 6 in 'The Giver' and answered questions in the booklet.

Remember to sign up for an Artifact that you will bring in to be photographed on Thursday
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on Thursday (November 16th) on Order of Operations (with Rational Numbers).
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
November 10, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we discussed taking part in the REAP project, in coordination with MUN. Details are in Google Classroom, and a permission form was sent home with students.

Thursday the 16th will be Artifact Day, where students have to bring in an object that helped get them through the Covid lockdowns.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
Religion
Assigned By: Sarah George
Community living worksheet in google classroom.

All work must be submitted now up to this point. Please make sure that you have every assignment submitted to me. Report cards are fast approaching!!

Have a great long weekend!
Religion
Assigned By: Sarah George
Community living worksheet in google classroom.

All work must be submitted now up to this point. Please make sure that you have every assignment submitted to me. Report cards are fast approaching!!

Have a great long weekend!
November 9, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Heads up: Your assessment on Order of Operations (with Rational Numbers) is scheduled for next Thursday, November 16th.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Students attended the Remembrance Day Assembly during this period.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Students were given their permission forms for immunization today. Please sign them and return them to me as soon as possible. Thank you.
November 7, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we read chapters 2 and 3 of 'The Giver', and worked on questions in the booklet.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
November 6, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 1.3/1.4 (Rational Numbers) on Tuesday, November 7th.

Review solutions on Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we started reading the novel 'The Giver'. We read chapter one and answered the questions in the student booklet. The booklet, as well as a PDF and audio version of the novel, are all in Google Classroom.
November 3, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the class participated in Junior Achievement activities for the morning. We will start reading our novel on Monday.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 1.3/1.4 (Rational Numbers) on Tuesday, November 7th.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
November 2, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we viewed a slideshow setting up the novel 'The Giver', which we will be starting on Monday. The slideshow has been added to Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
November 1, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment on LG 1.3/1.4 (Rational Numbers) on Tuesday, November 7th.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we worked on an activity comparing 'utopia' to 'dystopia'.
Religion
Assigned By: Sarah George
Finished Zootopia for our social justice unit.
Assignment questions should now be complete and submitted in Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
October 31, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Heads up: Assessment on LG 1.3/1.4 (Rational Numbers) on Tuesday, November 7th.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we watched two episodes of 'The Twilight Zone', discussing the elements of irony and differences between when these episodes were filmed.
October 30, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we finished 'Coraline' and the question booklet.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
October 26, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we continued watching 'Coraline'.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
October 25, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we started the movie 'Coraline', and an activity booklet on the movie.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
October 24, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the class wrote the short story test.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that Friday, October 27, is a Professional Development Day for teachers, and there will be no classes for students on that day.
October 23, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Rewrite for Learning Goal 1.2 (Powers) tomorrow.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Review Useful Vocab in Google Classroom
Religion
Assigned By: Sarah George
Started watching the movie Zootopia for the Unit 3, social justice assignment in Google Classroom. We will continue with this during Wednesdays class.
October 20, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the students worked on a practice test that was in Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Acadie Novel
Ch 1-3 work should have been completed in class today and submitted!
October 19, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we worked on two practice questions involving Irony and Point of View.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Acadie Novel
Ch 1-3 work should have been completed in class today and submitted!
October 18, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today w had a presentation from the District's Safe and Caring School Itinerant.
October 17, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
RETEST for LG 1.2 (Powers) on Monday, October 23rd.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we continued working with the story 'Sentry', and the brainstormed how to answer a question about making a connection.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
There is an upcoming chess tournament for any players who are interested. Details are on the main MDJH website.
October 16, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Please bring your Chromebook to math tomorrow.
Religion
Assigned By: Sarah George
Impact of Sacred Texts on Community activity worksheet in Google classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Projects : la culture acadienne
Anyone who has not presented in class already should be ready to present TOMORROW
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we read the short story 'Sentry' and worked on a question about conflict. This is to help get ready for the test on Tuesday, Oct. 24th. There are study materials in Google Classroom for review.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Reminder that Friday is Jamarama Day. Please bring in a loonie or twonie to help out the Janeway.
October 13, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
We continued with the presentations today. We will finish them on Monday. Any presentations not completed by the end of class on Monday will receive a zero until an alternate time for presenting is arranged.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Study for your test on Monday!

Reviews and solutions are posted on Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Projects : la culture acadienne
Anyone who did not present in class today should be ready to present MONDAY
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Next Friday, October 20th, will be Jamarama Day here at MDJH. We are asking students who choose to pear their PJs to donate a loonie or twonie to help the Janeway.
October 12, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Please complete the 'Extra Review', starting on Page 45, in your folders.

Solutions are posted on Google Classroom for your reference.

Reminder: Math test on Monday!
Religion
Assigned By: Sarah George
Last class working on Ecumenical and Interfaith relations worksheet.

If not finished, please complete for Homework.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Projects : la culture acadienne
Anyone who did not present in class today should be ready to present TOMORROW
October 11, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Reminder: Test on Monday, October 16th.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we continued with the presentations.

Reminder of the test on October 24. Study materials have been added to Google Classroom.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Projects : la culture acadienne
Good copies were submitted yesterday in class.
Presentations will begin TOMORROW.
October 10, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
We had a practice fire drill, then started on the novel presentations.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Projects : la culture acadienne
Good copies were submitted today in class.
Presentations will begin on Thursday. Students will have time tomorrow in class to work on presentations.
October 6, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Math Assessment on Learning Goal 1.2 (Powers) on Monday, October 16th.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Projects : la culture acadienne

Rough drafts should be completed. Students will write and submit their good copies on Tuesday.

Presentations will begin on Thursday.
October 5, 2023
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Projects : la culture acadienne

Rough drafts should be completed. Students will finalize and correct these in class tomorrow to submit on Tuesday.

Presentations will begin on Thursday.
October 4, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the students connected to the CommonLit website through their Google Classroom, and started working on some stories that have been assigned there.

The test on Short Stories has been set for October 24.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Photo packages were given to students today to take home.

We are collecting non-perishable items for our Thanksgiving Food Drive.
October 3, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
The class continued working on their questions and poster for 'Lather and Nothing Else'.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
We are collecting non-perishable items for our Thanksgiving Food Drive! Please donate if you are able, to help those in need.
September 28, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
We read the short story 'Lather and Nothing Else', and started a booklet of questions for this story.

Tomorrow will be Reading Friday. Please bring your novels. The Independent Novel Project information has been posted in Google Classroom. The join code is yfmisa6.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
We are working on the Acadia Culture project in class. Written work should be completed by Wednesday.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Tomorrow will be Orange Shirt Day here at the school, and there will be no classes on Monday, Oct. 2 in observance of 'Truth and Reconciliation Day'.
September 27, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we worked on a visual activity involving the short story 'The Interlopers'.
September 26, 2023
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
We are working on the Acadia Culture project in class. Written work should be completed by Tuesday.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we read the short story 'The Interlopers', and worked on questions about the story.

The information on the Independent Novel Project has been posted in Google Classroom.
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
We will be having a Thanksgiving Food Drive next week. Details are on the main website. We will also accept any early donations of non-perishable food items this week, and will count them towards our total next week.
September 25, 2023
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Students should all join the Google Classroom. Code: v5f77x5
Religion
Assigned By: Sarah George
Finished Identity projects. Please remember to submit your assignment to the google classroom!
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we had a listening quiz on the short story 'Once Upon A Time'
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: David Walsh
Friday, September 29th will be Orange Shirt Day here at MDJH.
September 22, 2023
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Students should all join the Google Classroom. Code: v5f77x5
September 21, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today the class attended a presentation from 'Let's Talk Science'.

Tomorrow will be Reading Friday. Please bring your novel to class.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Students should all join the Google Classroom. Code: v5f77x5
Religion
Assigned By: Sarah George
Continued to work on our 'About me' slideshow. We will have one more working class on this on Monday.
September 20, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Assessment tomorrow on perfect squares and square roots.

The solutions to the review are posted on Google Classroom.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we looked for the Dramatic Irony in the song 'Aunt Martha's Sheep', and compared that to 'Lamb to the Slaughter'. Students were also responsible for answering questions and completing a journal entry.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Students should all join the Google Classroom. Code: v5f77x5
September 19, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Reminder: Assessment on Thursday!

Please complete the review sheet tonight.

Please bring your Chromebook to math tomorrow.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Students should all join the Google Classroom. Code: v5f77x5
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we watched a video of 'Lamb to the Slaughter', discussed the similarities and differences between this version and the printed one, and then did an activity on deciding the guilt of Mary, the main character.
September 18, 2023
Mathematics
Assigned By: Sarah March
Please complete LG 1.2 Review Worksheet. We will correct tomorrow.

Assessment on Thursday!
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we read the short story 'Lamb to the Slaughter'. We worked on questions, and will continue with this story tomorrow.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Students should all join the Google Classroom. Code: v5f77x5
September 15, 2023
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Students should all join the Google Classroom. Code: v5f77x5

Students should have completed the 'Ma vie en photos' page and be prepared to discuss them in our next class.
September 14, 2023
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Walsh
Today we had a novel selection period in the library. Students were asked to check out a novel if they do not already have one for the on-going Independent Novel Project.

Tomorrow will be Reading Friday.
Francais
Assigned By: Chris Downey
Students should all join the Google Classroom. Code: v5f77x5

Students should have completed the 'Ma vie en photos' page and be prepared to discuss them in our next class.
Religion
Assigned By: Sarah George
Started the Intro activity in google classroom. Students started working on their 'About me' slideshow. We will continue with this in Thursdays class. Please bring your chromebooks!! :)

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