Friday, December 15, 2023

Friday, December 15th (Day 5)

 

Announcements: 

*Hi families, it seems as if there's a bug going around in our class as we have many students away with illnesses at the moment. To ensure everyone's well being, please keep your child home if they are not feeling well, or until their symptoms are relieved. Although not mandatory, students are more than welcome to wear a mask to safeguard themselves. 

*We took an impromptu trip to the fire station with the other grade 8 classes, in order to donate the perishable food items we collected as a school. Students received the opportunity to tour the fire trucks! 

*If you were unable to return the pink Elective Form sheet, please use the digital form and submit it as soon as possible. Elective Form Digital Copy (click for direct access)

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

Important Upcoming Dates

*Tuesday, December 19th - Persuasive Letter Due (postponed date due to several absences)

* Wednesday, December 20th - Infographic Assignment Due

*Friday, December 22nd - End of Year class party

Next Week At A Glance 

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

Math: Patterns/relationships, Drawing Conclusions & Infographic assignment 
Literacy: persuasive writing assignment continued
Science:  3D cell and Diorama assignments 
Geography: Global settlement patterns 
Health: Personal Safety 
Art: aluminum sculpture due

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

Learning Goal: We are using infographics to convey a message

- Students worked on their infographic

Homework: 

- Infographic Brainstorming Sheet (click for direct access)

- Infographic Organizer (click for direct access)


Literacy 

Learning Goal: We are learning to write persuasive letters that contain strong arguments supported by evidence

- We didn't have literacy today as we walked down to the fire station 

Homework: 

- Persuasive Letter Good Copy (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading


Health

- Personal safety assessment 

- Ended the day with Jeopardy

Homework: 

None

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