Friday, February 23 (Day 2)

 Announcements: 

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*VORC permission slips were sent home with the grade 7's students today. Please review, sign and return by Monday, February 26th. The grade 7's will join Mr. Merali's class on the trip. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. 

*Geography and Math assessments were returned early this week. Please review and sign

*Grade 8 course selection period closes today. Please ensure you have approved your child's courses 

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, February 26th - Intermediate Boys Area Tournament 

Wednesday, February 28th - VORC field trip for grade 7's only

Friday, March 1st - Math Quiz

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: linear patterns and pattern rules 

- Literacy: Middle Eastern Communities 

- Science: Heat in the environment and water sheds 

- History: Canada 1800-1850 & Canada 1850-1890

- Health: Healthy eating continued

- Art: Sketching

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students worked in groups to solve an algebra word problem using a variety of strategies 

Independent tasks

All activities were completed in class today

Literacy

- Reviewed the importance of applying critical thinking skills

- Continued our conversation surrounding South Asian Canadians' experiences in Canada 

Independent Tasks

- Refugee Crisis (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading

History

- Discussed the importance of studying history

- Students explored events leading up to European exploration 

Independent Tasks

- Taking a Look Back slides (Click for direct access)

Science

- 7's explored how heat affects volume

- 8's explored the function of water sheds in nature

Independent Tasks

Heat and Volume - 7's (click for direct access)

Watersheds - 8's (click for direct access)

Grade 8 Community Map