Tuesday, April 30th (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*ATTENTION: bring in materials for your hot water filtration thermoses (some materials will be provided)

*ATTENTION: Grade 8 Grad Trip forms are overdue. If you haven't returned your form please do so as soon as possible

*OPTIONAL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE

Hi families, since we only have one scheduled conference at the beginning of each school year, I thought to open up a week where I will host evening conferences if any of you are interested in connecting virtually. The goal is to provide you with the opportunity to discuss your child's progress so far as we are almost nearing the end of the school year, along with answer any questions or concerns you may have. The conferences will occur the week of April 29th - May 3rd between 4pm-5pm. Each family is allotted a 10 minute time slot. 

Please note, these are virtual unless you will like to request an in-person meet up. 

Click HERE to view the available days and time slots. Please contact me via Edsby or Email to request a particular day and time, as availability is on a first come first serve basis. Please also state whether you prefer a phone call or google meet. 

Looking forward to connecting with you all! 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, May 1st - History Strand A culminating due 

Friday, May 3rd - Grade 8's upload a baby photo to the assignment on Mr. Carr's classroom

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Proportions with fractions, decimals and percentages

- Literacy: Biography unit continued (class reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah)

- Science: Heat and Water Filtration work period

- History: Introduction to Strand B

- Health: My Recipe Book 

- Art: Grad art/ Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students continued their explorations with proportions and multiplying fractions

Independent Tasks

- Page 3 #4 and page 7 #1-9  in workbook package 

- Extra practice enrichment questions (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued our Dramatized Literacy Activity by representing things of value through dramatic expression

- Continued working through biography tasks

- Continued our class novel Born A Crime by Trevor Noah and students completed a reading response to reflection on themes within the novel 

Independent Tasks

- Continue working through Tasks 1- 7 (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

History 

- Students continued working on their independent culminating task (researching a key event in Canadian history and how it shaped/impacted Canada and different communities)

Independent Tasks

- Strand A Culminating  (click for direct access)

Science

- Groups continued working on their filtered hot water systems

Independent Tasks 

- All work is completed in class

Monday, April 29th (Day 1)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*ATTENTION: bring in materials for your hot water filtration thermoses (some materials will be provided)

*ATTENTION: Grade 8 Grad Trip forms due today. If you haven't returned your form please do so as soon as possible

*OPTIONAL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE

Hi families, since we only have one scheduled conference at the beginning of each school year, I thought to open up a week where I will host evening conferences if any of you are interested in connecting virtually. The goal is to provide you with the opportunity to discuss your child's progress so far as we are almost nearing the end of the school year, along with answer any questions or concerns you may have. The conferences will occur the week of April 29th - May 3rd between 4pm-5pm. Each family is allotted a 10 minute time slot. 

Please note, these are virtual unless you will like to request an in-person meet up. 

Click HERE to view the available days and time slots. Please contact me via Edsby or Email to request a particular day and time, as availability is on a first come first serve basis. Please also state whether you prefer a phone call or google meet. 

Looking forward to connecting with you all! 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, May 1st - History Strand A culminating due 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Proportions with fractions, decimals and percentages

- Literacy: Biography unit continued (class reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah)

- Science: Heat and Water Filtration work period

- History: Introduction to Strand B

- Health: My Recipe Book 

- Art: Grad art/ Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students continued their explorations with proportions and fractions 

Independent Tasks

- Page 3 #1-8 and page 5 #1-3  in workbook package 

- Extra practice enrichment questions (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued our Dramatized Literacy Activity by taking scenes from the book and creating a dramatized charade

- Continued working through biography tasks

- Continued our class novel Born A Crime by Trevor Noah and students completed a reading response to reflection on themes within the novel 

Independent Tasks

- Continue working through Tasks 1- 7 (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Art 

- Students started brainstorming ideas for their Friendship Art 

Independent Tasks

- Friendship Art Examples (click for direct access)

Friday, April 26th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Students are encouraged to start bringing in materials for their hot water filtration thermoses (some materials will be provided)

*Grade 8 Grad Trip forms due Monday, April 29th 

*OPTIONAL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE

Hi families, since we only have one scheduled conference at the beginning of each school year, I thought to open up a week where I will host evening conferences if any of you are interested in connecting virtually. The goal is to provide you with the opportunity to discuss your child's progress so far as we are almost nearing the end of the school year, along with answer any questions or concerns you may have. The conferences will occur the week of April 29th - May 3rd between 4pm-5pm. Each family is allotted a 10 minute time slot. 

Please note, these are virtual unless you will like to request an in-person meet up. 

Click HERE to view the available days and time slots. Please contact me via Edsby or Email to request a particular day and time, as availability is on a first come first serve basis. Please also state whether you prefer a phone call or google meet. 

Looking forward to connecting with you all! 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, May 1st - History Strand A culminating due 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Proportions with fractions, decimals and percentages

- Literacy: Biography unit continued (class reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah)

- Science: Heat and Water Filtration Group Culminating 

- History: Strand A wrap up

- Health: My Recipe Book 

- Art: Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Explored the addition and subtraction of fractions with a variety of mental strategies 

Independent Tasks

- Page 1-2 in workbook package 

- Extra practice enrichment questions (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued working through biography tasks

- Continued our class novel Born A Crime by Trevor Noah and students completed a reading response to reflection on themes within the novel 

- Started our Dramatized Literacy Activity by taking scenes from the book and creating a dramatized charade

Independent Tasks

- Continue working through Tasks 1- 6 (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Health 

- Students started working on their Recipe Book culminating task

Independent Tasks

- My Recipe Book (click for direct access)

Thursday, April 25th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Students are encouraged to start bringing in materials for their hot water filtration thermoses (some materials will be provided)

*Grade 8 Grad Trip forms due Monday, April 29th 

*OPTIONAL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE

Hi families, since we only have one scheduled conference at the beginning of each school year, I thought to open up a week where I will host evening conferences if any of you are interested in connecting virtually. The goal is to provide you with the opportunity to discuss your child's progress so far as we are almost nearing the end of the school year, along with answer any questions or concerns you may have. The conferences will occur the week of April 29th - May 3rd between 4pm-5pm. Each family is allotted a 10 minute time slot. 

Please note, these are virtual unless you will like to request an in-person meet up. 

Click HERE to view the available days and time slots. Please contact me via Edsby or Email to request a particular day and time, as availability is on a first come first serve basis. Please also state whether you prefer a phone call or google meet. 

Looking forward to connecting with you all! 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, April 25th - Science Culminating Tasks 1-3 due

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Proportions with fractions, decimals and percentages

- Literacy: Biography unit continued (class reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah)

- Science: Heat and Water Filtration Group Culminating 

- History: Strand A wrap up

- Health: My Recipe Book 

- Art: Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Explored the addition and subtraction of fractions with a variety of mental strategies 

Independent Tasks

- Adding Fractions Task (click for direct access)

- CEMC Lesson 5: Adding Rational Numbers (click for direct access)

Exercise questions 1-8

Literacy

- Continued working through biography tasks

- Continued our class novel Born A Crime by Trevor Noah and students completed a reading response to reflection on themes within the novel 

Independent Tasks

- Continue working through Tasks 1- 6 (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Groups continued working through their tasks in order to create a functional, filtered thermos 

Independent Tasks

- Hot water filtration system: tasks 1-3 (click for direct access)

Wednesday, April 24th (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Students are encouraged to start bringing in materials for their hot water filtration thermoses (some materials will be provided)

*Grade 8 Grad Trip forms due Monday, April 29th 

*OPTIONAL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE

Hi families, since we only have one scheduled conference at the beginning of each school year, I thought to open up a week where I will host evening conferences if any of you are interested in connecting virtually. The goal is to provide you with the opportunity to discuss your child's progress so far as we are almost nearing the end of the school year, along with answer any questions or concerns you may have. The conferences will occur the week of April 29th - May 3rd between 4pm-5pm. Each family is allotted a 10 minute time slot. 

Please note, these are virtual unless you will like to request an in-person meet up. 

Click HERE to view the available days and time slots. Please contact me via Edsby or Email to request a particular day and time, as availability is on a first come first serve basis. Please also state whether you prefer a phone call or google meet. 

Looking forward to connecting with you all! 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, April 25th - Science Culminating Tasks 1-3 due

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Proportions with fractions, decimals and percentages

- Literacy: Biography unit continued (class reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah)

- Science: Heat and Water Filtration Group Culminating 

- History: Strand A wrap up

- Health: My Recipe Book 

- Art: Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students wrote their algebra and inequalities assessment today

Independent Tasks

- Intro to fractions Polypad Task (click for direct access)

- Exploration with number lines (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued working through biography tasks

- Continued our class novel Born A Crime by Trevor Noah

- Discussed the lived experiences during South Africa's apartheid 

Independent Tasks

- Continue working through Tasks 1- 6 (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

History

- 7's had a lesson on the historical perspective 

- Students started working on their culminating tasks by exploring a specific event within early Canada and showcase it's impact on different communities and historical significance 

Independent Tasks

- Strand A Culminating Task (click for direct access)

Tuesday, April 22nd (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Grade 8 Grad Trip forms due Monday, April 29th 

*OPTIONAL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE

Hi families, since we only have one scheduled conference at the beginning of each school year, I thought to open up a week where I will host evening conferences if any of you are interested in connecting virtually. The goal is to provide you with the opportunity to discuss your child's progress so far as we are almost nearing the end of the school year, along with answer any questions or concerns you may have. The conferences will occur the week of April 29th - May 3rd between 4pm-5pm. Each family is allotted a 10 minute time slot. 

Please note, these are virtual unless you will like to request an in-person meet up. 

Click HERE to view the available days and time slots. Please contact me via Edsby or Email to request a particular day and time, as availability is on a first come first serve basis. Please also state whether you prefer a phone call or google meet. 

Looking forward to connecting with you all! 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, April 25th - Science Culminating Tasks 1-3 due

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Proportions & Fractions

- Literacy: Biography unit continued (class reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah)

- Science: Heat and Water Filtration Group Culminating 

- History: Strand A wrap up

- Health: My Recipe Book 

- Art: Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students wrote their algebra and inequalities assessment today

Independent Tasks

- Practice Questions (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued working through biography tasks

- Continued our class novel Born A Crime by Trevor Noah

- Discussed the lived experiences during South Africa's apartheid 

Independent Tasks

- Continue working through Tasks 1- 5 (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Groups worked through their culminating tasks which aims to build a functional hot water thermos/mug that filters water

Independent Tasks

- Tasks 1-3 (click for direct access)

Monday, April 22nd (Day 1)

Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*OPTIONAL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE

Hi families, since we only have one scheduled conference at the beginning of each school year, I thought to open up a week where I will host evening conferences if any of you are interested in connecting virtually. The goal is to provide you with the opportunity to discuss your child's progress so far as we are almost nearing the end of the school year, along with answer any questions or concerns you may have. The conferences will occur the week of April 29th - May 3rd between 4pm-5pm. Each family is allotted a 10 minute time slot. 

Please note, these are virtual unless you will like to request an in-person meet up. 

Click HERE to view the available days and time slots. Please contact me via Edsby or Email to request a particular day and time, as availability is on a first come first serve basis. Please also state whether you prefer a phone call or google meet. 

Looking forward to connecting with you all! 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Monday, April 22nd - Zentangle Art Due

Tuesday, April 23nd - Algebra Unit Task 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Proportions & Fractions

- Literacy: Biography unit continued (class reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah)

- Science: Heat and Water Filtration Group Culminating 

- History: Strand A wrap up

- Health: My Recipe Book 

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes continued 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Reviewed for tomorrow's assessment

Independent Tasks

- Study for tomorrow's task 

- Practice Questions (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued working through biography tasks

- Continued our class novel Born A Crime by Trevor Noah

- Discussed the lived experiences during South Africa's apartheid 

Independent Tasks

- Continue working through Tasks 1- 5 (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Art 

- Students had their final work period to complete their Zentangle art (click for direct access)

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class today

Friday, April 19th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* Students are STRONGLY encouraged to visit their nearest library and sign out the appropriate book(s) for their biography unit research. We will also visit our school library; however, resources are limited

Important Upcoming Dates:

Monday, April 22nd - Zentangle Art Due

Tuesday, April 23nd - Algebra Unit Task 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Proportions & Fractions

- Literacy: Biography unit continued (class reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah)

- Science: Heat and Water Filtration Group Culminating 

- History: Strand A wrap up

- Health: My Recipe Book 

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes continued 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Continued exploring proportions using the relationship between decimals, fractions and percentages through partnered tasks

Independent Tasks

- Practice Questions (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued working through biography tasks (selecting someone to research for their biography)

- Continued our class novel Born A Crime by Trevor Noah

- Discussed the differences between explicit and implicit messages and made connections to the text

Independent Tasks

- Continue working through Tasks 1- 5 (click for direct access)

- Visit town library for books (biography tasks)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Health

- Introduced our healthy eating culminating task 

- Students will create a recipe book that synthesizes all the concepts they learned throughout the unit (they are encouraged to reflect on how their recipes promote healthy brain function and positive mental health)

Independent Tasks

- Brainstorm recipe ideas using graphic organizer (click for direct access)

Thursday, April 18th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* Grade 8 paper Diploma proofs were sent home last Friday. Please make any changes on the page (eg. removing or adding a middle name, spelling). If there are no changes, please still sign and return as soon as possible. 

* Students are STRONGLY encouraged to visit their nearest library and sign out the appropriate book(s) for their biography unit research. We will also visit our school library; however, resources are limited

Important Upcoming Dates:

Monday, April 22nd - Zentangle Art Due

Tuesday, April 23nd - Algebra Unit Task 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Proportions & Fractions

- Literacy: Biography unit continued (class reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah)

- Science: Heat and Water Filtration Group Culminating 

- History: Strand A wrap up

- Health: Healthy Eating summative

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes continued 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Discussed proportions using the relationship between decimals, fractions and percentages 

Independent Tasks

- Practice Questions: slides 1 and 2 only (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued working on biography tasks (selecting someone to research for their biography)

- Started reading our class novel Born A Crime by Trevor Noah

- Discussed the differences between explicit and implicit messages and made connections to the text

Independent Tasks

- Continue working through Tasks 1-4 (click for direct access)

- Visit town library for books (biography tasks)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science 

- Introduced students' group culminating task where they are building a hot water filter system

Independent Tasks

- Continue researching different heat warming and water filtering systems (click for direct access)

Wednesday, April 17th (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* Grade 8 paper Diploma proofs were sent home last Friday. Please make any changes on the page (eg. removing or adding a middle name, spelling). If there are no changes, please still sign and return as soon as possible. 

* Students are STRONGLY encouraged to visit their nearest library and sign out the appropriate book(s) for their biography unit research. We will also visit our school library; however, resources are limited

Important Upcoming Dates:

Monday, April 22nd - Zentangle Art Due

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Intro to Proportions

- Literacy: Biography unit continued (class reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah)

- Science: Unit wrap up and culminating

- History: Strand A wrap up

- Health: Intro to culminating assignment 

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students completed an independent task to review the concepts we've gone over thus far

Independent Tasks

- Inequalities extra practice if unfinished (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued working on biography tasks (selecting someone to research for their biography)

Independent Tasks

- Tasks 1-4 (click for direct access)

- Visit town library for books (biography tasks)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

History

- Students wrote their history assessment today

Independent Tasks

- Complete any outstanding reading responses and slide activities

Monday, April 15th (Day 1)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* Grade 8 paper Diploma proofs were sent home last Friday. Please make any changes on the page (eg. removing or adding a middle name, spelling). If there are no changes, please still sign and return as soon as possible. 

* Students are STRONGLY encouraged to visit their nearest library and sign out the appropriate book(s) for their biography unit research. We will also visit our school library; however, resources are limited

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, April 16th - Inequalities exit ticket

Wednesday, April 17th - History Mini Assessment 

Monday, April 22nd - Zentangle Art Due

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Intro to Proportions

- Literacy: Biography unit continued (class reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah)

- Science: Unit wrap up and review 

- History: Seven years war & Dominion of Canada 

- Health: Intro to culminating assignment 

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students continued their learning surrounding graphing one and two-step inequalities and 

Independent Tasks

- Graphing and matching task (hardcopy sheet)

Literacy

- Continued tasks 1 and 2 (selecting someone to research for their biography)

Independent Tasks

- Tasks 1-3 (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Art

- Students continued their Zentangle art 

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class 

Friday, April 12th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* Grade 8 paper Diploma proofs were sent home today. Please make any changes on the page (eg. removing or adding a middle name, spelling). Sign and return as soon as possible. 

* Students are STRONGLY encouraged to visit their nearest library and sign out the appropriate book(s) for their biography unit research. We will also visit our school library; however, resources are limited

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, April 16th - Inequalities exit ticket

Wednesday, April 17th - History Mini Assessment 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Unit Wrap up & Assessment

- Literacy: Biography unit (tasks 3 and 4 - making connections)

- Science: Unit wrap up and review 

- History: Seven years war & Dominion of Canada 

- Health: Intro to culminating assignment 

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students continued their learning surrounding inequalities and began learning how to graph 

Independent Tasks

- None due to assembly 

- Complete yesterday's task if unfinished (one-step digital task, two-step maze activity)

Literacy

- Discussed societal values and fears as a segue to our biography unit 

- Started tasks 1 and 2 (selecting someone to research for their biography)

Independent Tasks

- Tasks 1 & 2 (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Health

- Discussed the correlation between eating habits and mental health

Independent Tasks

- Diet & Mental Health: Reading and Response (click for direct access)

Thursday, April 11th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, April 17th - History Mini Assessment 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Unit Wrap up & Assessment

- Literacy: Biography unit continued 

- Science: Unit wrap up and review 

- History: Seven years war & Dominion of Canada 

- Health: Food and mental health

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students continued their learning on how to solve one and two-step inequalities  

Independent Task

- One step inequalities task (click for direct access)

- Two step inequalities maze activity

- Optional enrichment questions (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Students independently worked on their Steve Jobs response activity  

Independent Task

- Biography of Steve Jobs (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- 7's wrote their heat quiz today

- 8's independently worked on their water systems digital activity

Independent

- Grade 8 digital escape room: Water Systems Task (click for direct access)

Wednesday, April 10th (Day 4th)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

Important Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, April 11th - Science test (grade 7's)

Friday, April 12th - History Mini Assessment 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Inequalities 

- Literacy: Biography unit

- Science: Heat in the environment and sustainable water 

- History: Seven years war & Dominion of Canada 

- Health: Food and mental health

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students continued their learning on how to solve one and two-step inequalities  

Independent Task

- Geogebra task (click for direct access)

- One Step Inequalities Activity (click for direct access)

- Optional Enrichment Task (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Students started their biography unit today 

Independent Task

- All tasks were completed in class today

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

History

- 7's continued working on inquiry activity (due today)

- 8's continued working on The Dominion of Canada slides (due today)

Independent

- History Tasks (click for direct access)

Tuesday, April 9th (Day 2)

 Announcements: 

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Community Excellence Rubrics were sent home last week. Please read, review and return!

Important Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, April 9th - Science test (grade 8's)

Thursday, April 11th - Science test (grade 7's)

Friday, April 12th - History Mini Assessment 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Inequalities 

- Literacy: Biography unit

- Science: Heat in the environment and sustainable water 

- History: Seven years war & Dominion of Canada 

- Health: Food and mental health

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students are learning how to solve inequalities using algebraic steps 

Independent Task

- Geogebra task (click for direct access)

- Consolidation slides (click for direct access)

- Lesson 11 exercise questions 1-2 (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued the last of our neurodiversity presentations

Independent Task

- Neurodiversity and Autism Acceptance (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Grade 7's created study sheets for Thursday's test

- Grade 8's wrote their quiz

Independent Tasks

- Study for science quiz (7's only)

History

- 7's continued working on inquiry activity 

- 8's continued working on The Dominion of Canada slides 

Independent

- History Tasks (click for direct access)

Monday, April 8th (Day 1)

 Announcements: 

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Community Excellence Rubrics were sent home last week. Please read, review and return!

Important Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, April 9th - Science test (both grades)

Friday, April 12th - History Mini Assessment 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Intro to inequalities 

- Literacy: Biography unit

- Science: Heat in the environment and sustainable water 

- History: Seven years war & Dominion of Canada 

- Health: Food and mental health

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Played math games to reinforce algebraic concepts 

Independent Task

- Unfinished questions in package

Literacy

- Students completed a group word puzzle 

Independent Task

- Neurodiversity and Autism Acceptance (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Friday, April 5th (Day 5)

 Announcements: 

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Community Excellence Rubrics were sent home today. Please read, review and return!

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, April 8th - Early dismissal at 12:40pm

Tuesday, April 9th - Science test (both grades)

Friday, April 12th - History Mini Assessment 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Intro to inequalities 

- Literacy: Biography unit

- Science: Heat in the environment and sustainable water 

- History: Seven years war & Dominion of Canada 

- Health: Food and mental health

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Corrected yesterday's exit ticket 

Independent Task

- Unfinished questions in package

- Practice questions (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- Students presented their Neurodiversity mini inquiry presentations

Independent Task

- Neurodiversity and Autism Acceptance (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Art

- Students continued working on their Zentangle art 

Independent Tasks

 

- All tasks were completed in class

Thursday, April 4th (Day 4)

 Announcements: 

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Autism Acceptance Week 

Friday - Sensory Friendly Friday (dress in comfy clothes to represent sensory sensitivities)

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, April 5th - Neurodiversity mini presentation 

Tuesday, April 9th - Science test (both grades)

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Intro to inequalities 

- Literacy: Biography unit

- Science: Heat in the environment and sustainable water 

- History: Seven years war & Dominion of Canada 

- Health: Food and mental health

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students completed a variety of partnered tasks to deepen their understanding of algebraic expressions

- Students wrote their exit tickets

Independent Task

- Pages 226  in package

- Enrichment Tasks (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- We continued discussing Autism Spectrum Disorder due to Autism Acceptance week, and students explored the concept of Neurodiversity 

- Listened to stories of people living with autism

Independent Task

- Neurodiversity mini inquiry assignment (click for direct access)

- Neurodiversity and Autism Acceptance (click for direct access)

Science

- Grade 7's worked on their Greenhouse Effect and Climate change posters

- Grade 8's studied for their science quiz

Independent Tasks

 

- Study for next week's science test 

Wednesday, April 3rd (Day 3)

 Announcements: 

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Autism Acceptance Week 

Thursday - Neurodiversity Thursday (wear rainbow or tye-dye clothes to represent diversity)

Friday - Sensory Friendly Friday (dress in comfy clothes to represent sensory sensitivities)

Important Upcoming Dates

Thursday, April 6th - Algebra Exit Ticket

                                     - Grade 7's Greenhouse Effect Poster Due

Tuesday, April 9th - Science test (both grades)

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Intro to inequalities 

- Literacy: Biography unit

- Science: Heat in the environment and sustainable water 

- History: Seven years war & Dominion of Canada 

- Health: Food and mental health

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students completed a variety of partnered tasks to showcase their understanding of algebraic expressions

Independent Task

- Pages 85-86  in package

- Enrichment Tasks (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- Students completed the reflection component of their community excellence assignment

- We discussed Autism Spectrum Disorder due to Autism Acceptance week, and students explored the concept of Neurodiversity 

Independent Task

- Community Reflection sheet (if not finished)

- Neurodiversity and Autism Acceptance (click for direct access)

History

- Grade 7's independently worked on their Seven Year's War slides along with completing a mini inquiry into defining events for Canada

- Grade 8's discussed the events and key factors of the Red River Resistance 

Independent Tasks

- 7's: Seven Year's War slides  (click for direct access)

- 8's: Dominion of Canada slides  (click for direct access)

Tuesday, April 2nd (Day 2)

 Announcements: 

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

I hope you all had an amazing weekend! Thanks again to all the families that attended our Community Excellence Exchange last Thursday. We greatly appreciate your support!

Important Upcoming Dates

Thursday, April 6th - Algebra Exit Ticket

                                     - Grade 7's Greenhouse Effect Poster 

Tuesday, April 9th - Grade 8 science test 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Solving algebraic equations 

- Literacy: Biography

- Science: Heat in the environment and sustainable water 

- History: Seven years war & Dominion of Canada 

- Health: Food and mental health

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Continued evaluating algebraic expressions by isolating variables and substituting known values 

Independent Task

- Pages 82 - 84 in package

- Enrichment Tasks (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- Students completed the reflection component of their community excellence assignment

- We discussed Autism Spectrum Disorder due to Autism Acceptance week 

Independent Task

- Community Reflection sheet 

Science

- Grade 7's discussed the greenhouse effect and how human activity is contributed to a warmer earth 

- Grade 8's continued working in 

Independent Tasks

- 7's research for greenhouse effect poster (click for direct access)

- 8's study for next week's test