Thursday, November 30, 2023

Thursday, November 30th

 

Announcements: 

*We are collecting non-perishable items for the food drive. Canned foods, cereal, pastas are welcome! 

*All students are expected to have indoor and outdoor boots, now that the field is extremely muddy

*If you did not get the change to schedule an interview, please contact me via Edsby or email if you'd like to meet.

*Library is every Day 2 of the school cycle from 12-12:20pm

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, December 1st - Parts of Speech and Literary Devices Quiz (postponed to Monday, December 4th)

Tuesday, December 5th - Microscope quiz (8's)

Next Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs*

Math: selecting appropriate graphs to represent data 
Literacy: persuasive writing assignment
Science:  Intro to culminating projects & grade 8 lab
Geography: Global settlement patterns 
Health: Personal Safety Quiz
Art: aluminum sculpture work period

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

Learning Goal: We are learning to collect continuous, discrete and two-variable data and represent it using an appropriate graph

- Appropriate uses for different graphs (bar graphs, pictographs, scatter plots, line graphs) 

Brainstormed different graphs and examples (click for direct access)

- Practiced plotting data on scatter plots and histograms

Homework: 

7's: complete histograms worksheet package 

8's: complete scatter plot/histogram worksheet package 

**Extra Practice: 

Lesson 8: Histograms (click for direct access) 

- Review questions 1-4

- Exercise questions 1-3


Literacy 

Learning Goal: We are learning to write strong paragraphs using proper structure and supporting evidence

- Discussed paragraph structure 

Homework: 

- OVERDUE:  My Three causes brainstorming (click for direct access)

- Paragraph structure slides (click for direct) 

- 20 minutes of silent reading


Science  

7's: Water cycle in a bag experiment

8's: Microscope review 

Homework: 

8's - study for microscope quiz (parts and functions for each)

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Wednesday, November 29th

 

Announcements: 

*Our system is now up and running! Emails are welcomed!

*If you did not get the change to schedule an interview last week, please contact me via Edsby if you'd like to schedule an interview.

*Library is every Day 2 of the school cycle from 12-12:20pm

Important Upcoming Dates

Thursday, November 30th - Grade 8 microscope Lab Due

Friday, December 1st - Parts of Speech and Literary Devices Quiz


Next Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs*

Math: selecting appropriate graphs to represent data 
Literacy: persuasive writing continued 
Science:  Intro to culminating projects 
Geography: Intro to culminating projects
Health: Personal Safety Quiz
Art: aluminum sculpture work period

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

Learning Goal: We are learning to collect continuous, discrete and two-variable data and represent it using an appropriate graph

- Appropriate uses for different graphs (bar graphs, pictographs, scatter plots, line graphs) 

- Brainstormed different graphs and examples (click for direct access)

- Practiced plotting data on scatter plots and bar graphs

Homework: 

7's: complete bar graph from class and Graphing Data package 

8's: complete scatter plot from class and Independent Learning Module Lesson 9: Scatter Plots (click for direct access

- Review questions 1 - 2

- Exercise questions 1-3, & 4c


Literacy 

Learning Goal: We are learning to write non-biased persuasive essays using arguments supported by evidence

- Brainstorming causes for persuasive letter and making connections to other texts 

Homework: 

- OVERDUE: Students sought change Article (click for direct access)

- Complete My Three causes brainstorming (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading


Science  

Homework: 

Grade 8 Virtual lab (click for direct access)

- Read through and answer questions for Human Interactions in the environment (click for direct access)

Ecological footprint 

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Tuesday, November 28th

 

Announcements: 

*Our system is now up and running! Emails are welcomed!

*If you did not get the change to schedule an interview last week, please contact me via Edsby if you'd like to schedule an interview.

*Library is every Day 2 of the school cycle from 12-12:20pm

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, December 1st - Parts of Speech and Literary Devices Quiz

Thursday, November 30th - Grade 8 microscope Lab Due


Next Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs*

Math: selecting appropriate graphs to represent data 
Literacy: persuasive writing continued 
Science:  Intro to culminating projects 
Geography: Intro to culminating projects
Health: Personal Safety Quiz
Art: aluminum sculpture work period

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Collecting discrete and continuous data (7's)

- Introduction to two-variable data 

Homework: 

- All work was done in class today 

- As an extension, grade 7's students can view the discrete and continuous data video, and grade 8's can view the two-variable data video (click for direct access)


Geography

- Gr. 7: global climate regions 

- Gr. 8: Environmental effects of human settlement 

Homework: 

- Gr 7: reading and response  (click for direct access)

- Gr 8: reading and response (click for direct access)


Literacy 

- Brainstorming causes for persuasive letter and making connections to other texts 

Homework: 

- OVERDUE: Students sought change Article (click for direct access)

My Three causes brainstorming (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading


Science 

- Grade 7's presented their matter cycling posters (water, carbon, nitrogen & phosphorous) 

- Grade 8's are working on a virtual microscope lab (components, function and safe handling) 

Homework: 

Grade 8 Virtual lab (click for direct access)

- Read through and answer questions for Human Interactions in the environment (click for direct access)

- Ecological footprint 

Monday, November 27, 2023

Monday, November 27th

 

Announcements: 

*Our system is now up and running! Emails are welcomed!

*If you did not get the change to schedule an interview last week, please contact me via Edsby if you'd like to schedule an interview.

*Library is every Day 2 of the school cycle from 12-12:20pm

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, December 1st - Parts of Speech and Literary Devices Quiz


Thursday, November 30th - Grade 8 microscope Lab

Next Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs*

Math: selecting appropriate graphs to represent data 
Literacy: persuasive writing continued 
Science:  Intro to culminating projects 
Geography: Intro to culminating projects
Health: introduction to personal safety culminating assignment 
Art: aluminum sculpture work period

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Collecting discrete and continuous data (7's)

- Introduction to two-variable data 

Homework: 

- All work was done in class today 

- As an extension, grade 7's students can view the discrete and continuous data video, and grade 8's can view the two-variable data video (click for direct access)


Literacy

- Do you see yourself as capable of making changes?

- Translating social justice issues to persuasive writing topics 

Homework: 

- Students Sought Change. Principal listened: article and response (click for direct access)

- Social Justice video response (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading


Art

- Aluminum sculpture assignment  (click for direct access)

Resource: 

- Aluminum foil sculpting: tutorial video  (click for direct access)

Friday, November 24, 2023

Friday, November 24th

 

Announcements: 

*Our system is now up and running! Emails are welcomed!

*If you did not get the change to schedule an interview last week, please contact me via Edsby if you'd like to schedule an interview.

*Health, Personal Narrative and Art Assessments were sent home on Monday. Please sign and return as soon as possible. 

*Library is every Day 2 of the school cycle from 12-12:20pm

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, December 1st - Parts of Speech and Literary Devices Quiz

Thursday, November 30th - Grade 8 microscope lab

Next Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs*

Math: discrete/continuous data & one/two-variable data 
Literacy: persuasive writing continued 
Science:  Environmental investigation & introduction to microscopes 
Geography: water systems & land use perspectives 
Health: introduction to personal safety culminating assignment 
Art: aluminum sculpture demonstration and work period

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- No math class due to Fana Soro presentation

Homework: 

*Finish any incomplete work 

- Package pages 94-98

Lesson 3 exercise questions 6-8 (click for direct access) 


Literacy

- What is Bias? How do stereotypes influence biases?

- Discussed how to detect bias in literature

Homework: 

- (overdue) Response question (click for direct access)

- Detecting bias activity (click for direct access) 

- Pronouns Day 2 (click for direct access) 

- 20 minutes of silent reading


Health

- Concussion & injury prevention 

- How to assess risks 

Homework:

- Group Inquiry Learning (click for direct access)

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Thursday, November 23rd

 

Announcements: 

*Our system is now up and running! 

*If you did not get the change to schedule an interview last week, please contact me via Edsby if you'd like to schedule an interview sometime this week.

*Health, Personal Narrative and Art Assessments were sent home on Monday. Please sign and return as soon as possible. 

*Library is every Day 2 of the school cycle from 12-12:20pm

Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, November 23rd - Grade 7 science posters due 

Friday, November 24th - Fana Soro Presentation @ 9:30am - 10:30am

Friday, December 1st - Parts of Speech and Literary Devices Quiz


Next Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs*

Math: discrete/continuous data & one/two-variable data 
Literacy: persuasive writing continued 
Science:  Environmental investigation & introduction to microscopes 
Geography: water systems & land use perspectives 
Health: introduction to personal safety culminating assignment 
Art: aluminum sculpture demonstration and work period

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Categorizing data 

Homework: 

- Package pages 94-98

- Lesson 3 exercise questions 6-8 (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- What is Bias?

- Discussed how to detect bias in literature

Homework: 

Response questions (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading


Science

- Grade 7's final day to complete posters 

- Grade 8's conducted a gallery walk to learn about the different uni/multicellular organisms via partner posters 

Homework:

- Microscope article and fill in the blank package (click for direct access)


Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Wednesday, November 22nd

 

Announcements: 

*Our system still remains down. Please contact on Edsby if you have any questions or concerns.

*If you did not get the change to schedule an interview last week, please contact me via Edsby if you'd like to schedule an interview sometime this week.

*Health, Personal Narrative and Art Assessments were sent home on Monday. Please sign and return as soon as possible. 

*Library is every Day 2 of the school cycle from 12-12:20pm

Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, November 22nd - Geography Open Book Mid-Chapter quiz for 7's & 8's 

Wednesday, November 23rd - Grade 7 science posters due 

Friday, November 24th - Fana Soro Presentation @ 9:30am - 10:30am

Friday, December 1st - Parts of Speech and Literary Devices Quiz


Next Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs*

Math: discrete/continuous data & one/two-variable data 
Literacy: persuasive writing continued 
Science:  Environmental investigation & introduction to microscopes 
Geography: water systems & land use perspectives 
Health: introduction to personal safety culminating assignment 
Art: aluminum sculpture demonstration and work period

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Using protractors to create accurate circle graphs

Homework: 

- Use relative frequency data from math journal to create 2 circle graphs 


Literacy

- What in the World Wednesday: We Are Water Protectors - Real Life Application

- Discussed the themes in the book and made connections 

Homework: 

Video Response Questions (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading


Geography

- Students wrote their open - book quiz

Homework:

- None


Science

- Group poster work period (grade 8's due today, 7's due on Thursday)

Homework:

- None


Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Tuesday, November 21st

 Announcements: 

*Our system still remains down. Please contact on Edsby if you have any questions or concerns.

*If you did not get the change to schedule an interview last week, please contact me via Edsby if you'd like to schedule an interview sometime this week.

*Health, Personal Narrative and Art Assessments were sent home yesterday. Please sign and return as soon as possible. 

*Library is every Day 2 of the school cycle from 12-12:20pm

Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, November 22nd - Geography Open Book Mid-Chapter quiz for 7's & 8's 

Wednesday, November 22nd - Science posters due 

Friday, November 24th - Fana Soro Presentation @ 9:30am - 10:30am

Friday, December 1st - Parts of Speech and Literary Devices Quiz


Next Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs*

- Math: discrete/continuous data & one/two-variable data 
- Literacy: persuasive writing continued 
- Science:  Environmental investigation & introduction to microscopes 
- Geography: water systems & land use perspectives 
- Health: introduction to personal safety culminating assignment 
- Art: aluminum sculpture demonstration and work period

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Converting data from relative frequency tables, into circle graphs 

- Bias in data collection 

Homework: 

- Bias consolidation slides  (click for direct access)

- Lesson 2: Bias in Data collection (click for direct access)


Literacy

- Thoughtful Tuesday Text: We Are Water Protectors

- Discussed the themes in the book and made connections 

- Went to the library for book exchange 

Homework: 

- We Are Water Protectors - Response Questions (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading


Geography

- Review period using concept review study guides  (click for direct access)

Homework:

- Prepare for tomorrow's quiz. Use the concept review as a study guide 


Science

- Group poster work period (grade 8's due today, 7's due on Thursday)

Homework:

- None


Monday, November 20, 2023

Monday, November 20th

 

Announcements: 

*Our system still remains down. Please contact on Edsby if you have any questions or concerns.

*If you did not get the change to schedule an interview last week, please contact me via Edsby if you'd like to schedule an interview sometime this week.

*Health, Personal Narrative and Art Assessments were sent home today. Please sign and return as soon as possible. 

Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, November 22nd - Geography Mid-Chapter quiz for 7's & 8's 

Wednesday, November 22nd - Science posters due 

Friday, December 1st - Parts of Speech and Literary Devices Quiz


Today's Activities/Homework

Math

Learning Goal: I can represent data using a circle graph 

- Representing data through 10 x 10 grids 

- Converting data from relative frequency tables, into circle graphs 

Homework: 

- Circle Graphs Worksheet 

Lesson 3 Module: Exercise questions 1-5 (click for direct access)


Literacy

- Persuasive writing Day 4 (debate vs. persuasive writing)

Homework: 

- Is social media good for society? Video Response (click for direct access)


Art

- The Shadow Effect with Art

- Introduction to Aluminum Sculpture Project (click for direct access)

Homework:

- Complete Aluminum Sculpture brainstorming sheet


Thursday, November 16, 2023

Thursday, November 16th

 

Announcements: 

* Parent - Educator Interviews commence this evening! Looking forward to meeting with you!

*Our system still remains down. Please contact on EDBSY if you have any questions or concerns.

*IB Test Dates: Wednesday, November 15th @ 6-8pm & Saturday, November 18th @ 9-11am

*Parent - Educator Interview scheduler is now closed. If you would like to book a day and time, please message via EDSBY. There are 3 slots available.

*Our class will have an opportunity to shop at the Scholastic Book Fair today from 3:20pm-3:40pm. The book fair is also open for families today after school!

*P.A. Day Friday, November 17th 


Important Upcoming Dates

Thursday, November 16th - Parent/Educator Interviews (4:15pm-7:30pm)

Friday, November 17th - Parent/Educator Interviews (9:15am-11:30am)

Wednesday, November 22nd - Geography Mid-Chapter quiz for 7's & 8's 

Wednesday, November 22nd - Science posters due 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Independent Learning Module Lesson 1: Types of Data 

(numerical, categorical, discrete or continuous)

Homework: 

- Independent Learning Module Worksheet 

- Lesson 1 Module (click for direct access)


Literacy

- Persuasive writing Day 3 (the four goals of persuasion)

- Conjunctions Day 2 (coordinating, subordinating and correlative conjunctions)

Homework: 

Day 3 of Persuasive Writing (click for direct access)

Day 2 of Conjunctions (click for direct access)


Health

- Our class went to the book fair this period


Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Wednesday, November 15th

 

Announcements: 

* Our system still remains down. Please contact on EDBSY if you have any questions or concerns.

*IB Test Dates: Wednesday, November 15th @ 6-8pm & Saturday, November 18th @ 9-11am

*Parent - Educator Interview scheduler is now closed. If you would like to book a day and time, please message via EDSBY. There are 3 slots available.

*Our class will have an opportunity to shop at the Scholastic Book Fair tomorrow from 3:20pm-3:40pm. The book fair is also open for families tomorrow after school 

*P.A. Day Friday, November 17th 


Important Upcoming Dates

Thursday, November 16th - Parent/Educator Interviews (4:15pm-7:30pm)

Friday, November 17th - Parent/Educator Interviews (9:15am-11:30am)

Tuesday, November 21st - Geography Mid-Chapter quiz for 7's & 8's 

Wednesday, November 22nd - Science posters due 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Relative Frequency Tables and using percentages to display data 

- Estimating percentages 

Homework: 

- Estimating and calculating percentage task

Consolidation Slides (click for direct access)


Literacy

- Persuasive writing Day 2 (the purpose of persuasion and real life application)

- Conjunctions Day 1 (their purpose and how to use them in a sentence)

Homework: 

- Day 2 of Persuasive Writing - Video Response (click for direct access)

- Day 1 of Conjunctions: google slides (click for direct access)


Science

Gr. 7

- Matter Cycling poster work period

Gr. 8

- Uni/Multicellular poster work period

Homework:

None


Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Tuesday, November 4th

 

Announcements: 

* Our system still remains down. Please contact on EDBSY if you have any questions or concerns.

*IB Test Dates: Wednesday, November 15th @ 6-8pm & Saturday, November 18th @ 9-11am

*Parent - Educator Interview scheduler is now closed. If you would like to book a day and time, please message via EDSBY. There are 3 slots available.

*P.A. Day Friday, November 17th 

Important Upcoming Dates

Thursday, November 16th - Parent/Educator Interviews (4:15pm-7:30pm)

Friday, November 17th - Parent/Educator Interviews (9:15am-11:30am)

Tuesday, November 21st - Geography Mid-Chapter quiz for 7's & 8's 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Relative Frequency Tables and using percentages to display data 

Homework: 

- Calculating the relative frequency and percentage 

- Consolidation Slides (click for direct access)


Literacy

- Pen Pitch Activity 

- What skills are needed for persuasive writing?

Homework: 

- Day 1 of Persuasive Writing (click for direct access)


Geography 

Gr. 7

- Water drainage patterns & changes to water systems activity

Gr. 8

- Land Use Perspectives/ Disputes 

Homework:

If incomplete 

Gr. 7 - Changes to Water Systems - Partner Task (click for direct access)

Gr. 8 - Land Use Perspective - Read first slide only (click for direct access)


Monday, November 13, 2023

Monday, November 13th

 

Announcements: 

* Our system still remains down. Please contact me on EDBSY if you have any questions or concerns.

*IB Test Dates: Wednesday, November 15th @ 6-8pm & Saturday, November 18th @ 9-11am

*Parent - Educator Interview schedule still remains open on Edsby! Please book a time slot at your earliest convenience. The scheduler closes at 9am tomorrow

*P.A. Day Friday, November 17th 

Important Upcoming Dates

Thursday, November 16th - Parent/Educator Interviews (

Friday, November 17th - Parent/Educator Interviews

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Day 2 of data diagnostic: creating graphs using data

Homework: 

- Graphing Diagnostic Task (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Introduction to persuasive writing unit

Homework: 

- None

Science

Gr. 7

- Matter Cycling Continued (group poster assignment)

Gr. 8

- Uni & Multicellular organisms continued (partner assignment)

Homework:

Gr. 7 - Matter Cycling Poster (clink for direct access)

Gr. 8 - Uni/Multicellular Inquiry Project  (clink for direct access)

Geography 

Gr. 7

- Water drainage patterns

Gr. 8

- Settlement Factors poster

Homework:

If incomplete 

Gr. 7 - Water Systems google slides (click for direct access)

Gr. 8 - Global Settlement google slides (click for direct access)


Friday, November 10, 2023

Friday, November 10th

 

Announcements: 

* Our system remains down. If you have emailed me on my board email (cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca) unfortunately, I haven't received it. Please message me via EDSBY. 

*IB Test Dates: Wednesday, November 15th @ 6-8pm & Saturday, November 18th @ 9-11am

*Parent - Educator Interview schedule is now open on Edsby! Please book a time slot at your earliest convenience. The scheduler closes at 9am on Tuesday, November 14th. 

Important Upcoming Dates


Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- No math due to assembly 

Homework: 

None

Literacy

- Discussion regarding child soldiers 

Homework: 

- Google slides: Kid at War Reading Response

Science

Homework:

Gr. 7 - Ecological Succession 

Gr. 8 - Uni/Multicellular Inquiry Project 

Geography 

Homework:

Gr. 8 - Global Settlement google slides

Health

- Assessing potential dangers presentations completed 

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Thursday, November 9th

 

Announcements: 

* Our system was down all day. Apologize for the lack of communication

*IB Test Dates: Wednesday, November 15th @ 6-8pm & Saturday, November 18th @ 9-11am

*Parent - Educator Interview schedule is now open on Edsby! Please book a time slot at your earliest convenience. The scheduler closes at 9am on Tuesday, November 14th. 

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, November 9th @ 9:30am - Remembrance Day Assembly

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students conducted a diagostic task for our new unit (Data Management)

Homework: 

None

Literacy

- Health presentation were conducted during literacy due to a change in our schedule regarding Remembrance Day rehearsal 

Homework: 

None

Science

Homework:

Gr. 7 - Ecological Succession 

Gr. 8 - Uni/Multicellular Inquiry Project 

Geography 

Homework:

Gr. 8 - Global Settlement google slides

Health

- Assessing potential dangers presentations completed 

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Wednesday, November 8th

 

Announcements: 

* IB Test Dates: Wednesday, November 15th @ 6-8pm & Saturday, November 18th @ 9-11am

*Parent - Educator Interview schedule is now open on Edsby! Please book a time slot at your earliest convenience. The scheduler closes at 9am on Tuesday, November 14th. 

Important Upcoming Dates

- Thursday, November 9th: Health Presentations


Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students wrote their Number Unit Task today 

- Our Data and Mathematical modelling unit commences next week

Literacy

- Last set of All About Me Presentations were conducted today

- Remembrance Day preparation 

- We start our Recount Writing unit next week

Science

Gr. 7 - Ecological Succession 

Gr. 8 - Uni/Multicellular Inquiry Project 

Geography 

Gr. 7 - Water Systems google slides

Gr. 8 - Global Settlement google slides

Health

- Assessing potential dangers group activity 

Monday, November 6, 2023

Monday, November 6th

 

Announcements: 

* Alexander Mackenzie Information Night - Monday, November 6th @ 7pm

* IB Test Dates: Wednesday, November 15th @ 6-8pm & Saturday, November 18th @ 9-11am

*Parent-Teacher Interview schedule is now open! Please book a time slot at your earliest convenience 

Important Upcoming Dates

- Tuesday, November 7th: Personal Narrative Due & All About Me Presentations (8's)

                                            Number Sense Unit Test

- Thursday, November 9th: Health Presentations


Today's Activities/Homework

Math

Click links to access - Students are encouraged to use the review doc to study for tomorrow's test

Gr. 7

- Number Sense Review Doc

Gr. 8 

- Number Sense Review Doc

Literacy

Gr.7

- Submit All About Me presentations by the end of today

Gr. 8

- Complete good copy of personal narrative and all about me presentation 

Science

Gr. 7 - Ecological Succession 

Gr. 8 - Uni/Multicellular Inquiry Project 

Geography 

Gr. 7 - Submit Land Reclamation Assignment by end of the day

Gr. 8 - Settlement Factors Poster 

Health

- Assessing potential dangers group activity 

Friday, November 3, 2023

Friday, November 3rd

 

Announcements: 

* Alexander Mackenzie Information Night - Monday, November 6th @ 7pm

* IB Test Dates: Wednesday, November 15th @ 6-8pm & Saturday, November 18th @ 9-11am

Important Upcoming Dates

- Friday, November 3rd: Number Sense Unit Task (POSTPONED TO NOV 7th)

                                         Personal Narrative Due (7's)

- Monday, November 6th: All About Me Presentations (7's)

- Tuesday, November 7th: Personal Narrative Due & All About Me Presentations (8's)

                                            Number Sense Unit Test

- Thursday, November 9th: Health Presentations


Today's Activities/Homework

Math

Click links to access

Gr. 7

- Number Sense Review Doc

Gr. 8 

- Number Sense Review Doc

Literacy

- Personal Narrative Good Copy is Due today for grade 7's (submit by end of day)

* Don't forget to include the different literary devices we've been learning

- Complete All About Me Presentations 

- Complete personal narratives for Tuesday (grade 8's)

- Big Hero Six: Making Connections Response Questions

Science

Gr. 7 - Matter & Matter Cycling google slides

Gr. 8 - Uni/Multicellular Organisms google slides 

Geography 

Gr. 7 - Work on Land Reclamation Newspaper Assignment (Due next Monday)

Gr. 8 - Settlement Patterns & Population Density Slides (google classroom)

Health

- Assessing potential dangers group activity 

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Thursday, November 2nd

 

Announcements: 

 Dr. G.W. Williams open house tonight @ 6:30pm

* Alexander Mackenzie Information Night - Monday, November 6th @ 7pm

* IB Test Dates: Wednesday, November 15th @ 6-8pm & Saturday, November 18th @ 9-11am

* Tomorrow we are joining our grade 1/2 buddies for their pajama and movie period day! Bring a stuffy and wear your pajamas! 

Important Upcoming Dates

- Thursday, November 2nd: Group Health Activity due 

- Friday, November 3rd: Number Sense Unit Task (POSTPONED TO NOV 7th)

                                         Personal Narrative Due (7's)

- Monday, November 6th: All About Me Presentations (7's)

- Tuesday, November 7th: Personal Narrative Due & All About Me Presentations (8's)

- Thursday, November 9th: Health Presentations


Today's Activities/Homework

Math

Click links to access

Gr. 7

- Adding & Subtracting Integers package

Learning Activity 6: Comparing, Adding & Subtracting Integers

Gr. 8 

- Dividing Integers Consolidation Slides 

- Independent Learning Module, Lesson 13: Dividing Integers 

Literacy

- Personal & Peer Editing for Personal Narrative Rough Copy (complete checklist)

* Don't forget to include the different literary devices we've been learning

- Complete Day 8 slides of Literary Devices: Onomatopoeia (google classroom)

Science

Gr. 7 - Matter & Matter Cycling google slides

Gr. 8 - Uni/Multicellular Organisms google slides 

Geography 

Gr. 7 - Work on Land Reclamation Newspaper Assignment (Due next Monday)

Gr. 8 - Settlement Patterns & Population Density Slides (google classroom)

Health

- Assessing potential dangers group activity 

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Wednesday, November 1st

 

Announcements: 

 Dr. G.W. Williams open house tomorrow @ 6:30pm

* Alexander Mackenzie Information Night - Monday, November 6th @ 7pm

* IB Test Dates: Wednesday, November 15th @ 6-8pm & Saturday, November 18th @ 9-11am

Important Upcoming Dates

- Thursday, November 2nd: Group Health Activity due 

- Friday, November 3rd: Number Sense Unit Task

                                         Personal Narrative Due

- Monday, November 6th: All About Me Presentations (7's)

- Tuesday, November 7th: All About Me Presentations (8's)


Today's Activities/Homework

Math

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Gr. 7

- Adding & Subtracting Integers slides (google classroom)

- Learning Activity 6: Comparing, Adding & Subtracting Integers

Gr. 8 

- Multiplying Integers consolidation slides

- Independent Learning Module, Lesson 12: Multiplying Integers 

- Watch the tutorial videos and take notes if necessary
- Complete review questions 1-2
- Complete exercise questions 1-4, 6, 10
- Challenge: 5, 7, 8

Literacy

- Personal & Peer Editing for Personal Narrative Rough Copy (complete checklist)

* Don't forget to include the different literary devices we've been learning

- Complete Day 6 slides of Literary Devices: Alliteration (google classroom)

Science

Gr. 7 - Matter & Matter Cycling google slides

Gr. 8 - Uni/Multicellular Organisms google slides 

Geography 

Gr. 7 - Work on Land Reclamation Newspaper Assignment (Due next Monday)

Gr. 8 - Settlement Patterns & Population Density Slides (google classroom)

Health

- Assessing potential dangers group activity 

Thursday, October 9th (Day 2)

  Announcements: *Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca *High School Open House Dates: - G.W. Williams (IB): Thursday, October 16th @ 7...