Friday, May 31st (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Fractions Assessment was sent home today. Please review, sign and return on Monday

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom or during school hours. Over the past few weeks we've seen an increase in phone usage. Please note, it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, June 4th - Rick Hansen Summer Sizzler @ 4pm

Wednesday, June 5th - Grade 8 Grad trip to Blue Mountain

Thursday, June 6th - Recognition Assembly @ 9:30am

Friday, June 7th - P.A. Day

Monday, June 10th - Biographical Picture Book due

Monday, June 24th - Grade 8 Grad @ 6pm

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Angles and Area of Circles

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Coding & Microbits

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sextortion

- Art: Grad art/ Biographical Picture books 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Took up homework questions on how to calculate circumference and area of circles 

- Explored concepts using word problems that required various formulas to solve  

Independent Tasks

- Area & Circumference of Circles Worksheet Package 

Pg 1 #1-2, 5

Pg 2 # 4

Pg 3 # 1-3

History

- Summarized the key points of the War of 1812 and the Industrial Revolution 

- Discussed how they impacted different communities 

Independent Tasks

- Positive and negative impacts of historical events (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Read a section in Trevor Noah's Born a Crime and conducted a class discussion 

- Continued working on the good copies of their Biographical Picture Books

Independent Tasks

- Biographical Picture Book: Good Copy (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science 

- To prepare for our culminating tasks, students did some exploring with coding platforms 

Independent Tasks 

- Exploring Microbits worksheet 

- Scratch Activity (click for direct access) 

Thursday, May 30th (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* REMINDER: Please sign and return the Community Walk form that was sent home yesterday. Students who are missing the forms will not received a purchased treat :)

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom or during school hours. Over the past few weeks we've seen an increase in phone usage. Please note, it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, June 4th - Rick Hansen Summer Sizzler @ 4pm

Wednesday, June 5th - Grade 8 Grad trip to Blue Mountain

Monday, June 10th - Biographical Picture Book due

Monday, June 24th - Grade 8 Grad @ 6pm

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Angles and Area of Circles

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Coding & Microbits

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sextortion

- Art: Grad art/ Biographical Picture books 

Today's Activities/Homework

DUE TO TRACK AND FIELD TODAY- THERE ARE NO ACTIVITES. SEE BELOW FOR YESTERDAY'S ACTIVITIES. 

Math

- Students constructed circles using a variety of strategies and tools

- Continued learning around finding the area and circumference (perimeter) of circles 

Independent Tasks

- Problems Involving Circle Measurements (click for direct access)

History

- Summarized the key points of the War of 1812 and the Industrial Revolution 

- Discussed how they impacted different communities 

Independent Tasks

- Positive and negative impacts of historical events (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Read a section in Trevor Noah's Born a Crime and conducted a class discussion 

- Continued working on the good copies of their Biographical Picture Books

Independent Tasks

- Biographical Picture Book: Good Copy (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science 

- Students explored the properties and features of Microbits as we will use them for the remainder of the unit to explore the concepts of systems and structures

Independent Tasks 

- Exploring Microbits worksheet 

Wednesday, May 30th (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* REMINDER: Track and field is tomorrow! Ensure you are dressed appropriately for the weather (athletic clothing, water, hat, sunscreen, running shoes). We will be outside for most of the day!

*NOTICE: A letter was sent home regarding our Community Walk on Friday! Please read, sign and return!

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom or during school hours. Over the past few weeks we've seen an increase in phone usage. Please note, it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, May 29th - Stability & Process/Components Science Slides due 

                                         May 23rd History Slide Deck due 

Thursday, May 31st - Track and Field 

Tuesday, June 4th - Rick Hansen Summer Sizzler

Wednesday, June 5th - Grade 8 Grad trip to Blue Mountain

Monday, June 10th - Biographical Picture Book due

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Angles and Area of Circles

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Coding & Microbits

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sextortion

- Art: Grad art/ Biographical Picture books 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students constructed circles using a variety of strategies and tools

- Continued learning around finding the area and circumference (perimeter) of circles 

Independent Tasks

- Problems Involving Circle Measurements (click for direct access)

History

- Summarized the key points of the War of 1812 and the Industrial Revolution 

- Discussed how they impacted different communities 

Independent Tasks

- Positive and negative impacts of historical events (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Read a section in Trevor Noah's Born a Crime and conducted a class discussion 

- Continued working on the good copies of their Biographical Picture Books

Independent Tasks

- Biographical Picture Book: Good Copy (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science 

- Students explored the properties and features of Microbits as we will use them for the remainder of the unit to explore the concepts of systems and structures

Independent Tasks 

- Exploring Microbits worksheet 

Tuesday, May 28th (Day 1)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom or during school hours. Over the past few weeks we've seen an increase in phone usage. Please note, it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, May 29th - Stability & Process/Components Science Slides due 

                                          May 23rd History Slide Deck due 

Thursday, May 31st - Track and Field 

Tuesday, June 4th - Rick Hansen Summer Sizzler

Wednesday, June 5th - Grade 8 Grad trip to Blue Mountain

Monday, June 10th - Biographical Picture Book due

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Angles and Area of Circles

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Systems and Stability 

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sextortion

- Art: Grad art/ Biographical Picture books 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Grade 7s explored the properties of circles (radius, diameter, circumference& Pi) and learned how to calculate the area of a circle 

- Grade 8s completed independent tasks to review properties and concepts of circles 

Independent Tasks

Grade 7's: 

- Area of a circle questions to complete in math journal (click for direct access)

Grade 8's

- Independent tasks and exercise questions (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- Read a section in Trevor Noah's Born a Crime and conducted a class discussion 

- Co-created a success criteria for the good copy of our picture books

- Started working on the good copies of their Biographical Picture Books

Independent Tasks

- Biographical Picture Book: Good Copy (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Art

- Students continued working on their friendship art 

Independent Tasks 

- All activities were completed in class 

Friday, May 24th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom or during school hours. Over the past few weeks we've seen an increase in phone usage. Please note, it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. 

*THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! - A huge thank you to those who contributed to our classroom basket! We raised $80 in cash donations along with several purchased items! Our school Summer Sizzler will be held on Tuesday, June 4th where the class baskets will be auctioned. 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, May 29th - Stability & Process/Components Slides due 

                                          May 23rd History Slide Deck due 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Angles and Area of Cirles

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Structures and Mechanisms

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sextortion

- Art: Grad art/ Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students completed inquiry investigations to find the surface area of 3D shapes (grade 8s) and the perimeter and trimming needed for our classroom (grade 7's)

Independent Tasks

Grade 7's: 

- Area and perimeter word problems worksheet 

Grade 8's

- Area & Perimeter of Composite shapes worksheet

- Surface area worksheet 

History

- Students independently worked through their activity slides 

Independent Tasks

-  Grade 7: The Changing Face of Canada (click for direct access)

- Grade 8: Cultural Diversity in Canada (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- Continued working on Biographical Picture Book assignment 

- Started creating a rough draft of the illustrations for their biographical picture books

Independent Tasks

- Storyboard & Rough copy OVERDUE (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Students continued exploring the features of structures and systems 

- Grade 7's explored center of gravity and stability with a potato demonstration 

- Grade 8's explored the process and components of systems 

Independent Tasks 

- Grade 7's: Structural Stability (click for direct access) 

- Grade 8's: Process and Components (click for direct access) 

Wednesday, May 22 (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom or during school hours. Over the past few weeks we've seen an increase in phone usage. Please note, it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. 

*JUNE AUCTION BASKETS DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED

- Our Parent Council has put together auction baskets. Thank you to those who have donated (either cash or items); however, we are still in need of donations for our class June Auction Basket. Our theme is Life's A Beach, and we are looking for beach related items (eg. towels, sand toys, beach balls). If you are unable to purchase items, we also accept cash donations. Thanks for your support!

Donation deadline has been extended until Friday, May 24th! Auction is June 5th!

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 24th - Gift basket donations due 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Measurement

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Structures and Mechanisms

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sextortion

- Art: Grad art/ Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Had an assembly this period. Students can continue working through yesterday's tasks

Independent Tasks

- Grade 8 Composite Shapes Independent Task (click for direct access)

- Grade 7 Perimeter and Area (click for direct access)

History

-Assembly this period. Students can continue working through their slide decks from last class 

Independent Tasks

- Grade 7: War of 1812 (click for direct access)

- Grade 8: Changes in the workplace (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- Continued working on Biographical Picture Book assignment 

- Completed a reading response task for Born A Crime based on the sections that were read

- Dramatized literacy with improv

Independent Tasks

- Storyboard & Rough copy (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Students continued exploring the features of structures and systems 

- Grade 7's explored symmetry within structures and reviewed 

- Grade 8's explored the purpose of systems along with their input and output functions 

Independent Tasks 

- Structures and Systems slide deck (click for direct access) 

Tuesday, May 21st (Day 1)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*JUNE AUCTION BASKETS DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED

- Our Parent Council has put together auction baskets. Thank you to those who have donated (either cash or items); however, we are still in need of donations for our class June Auction Basket. Our theme is Life's A Beach, and we are looking for beach related items (eg. towels, sand toys, beach balls). If you are unable to purchase items, we also accept cash donations. Thanks for your support!

Donation deadline has been extended until Friday, May 24th! Auction is June 5th!

Important Upcoming Dates:

Monday, May 20th - Biography Storyboard and Rough Draft due

Friday, May 24th - Gift basket donations due 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Measurement

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Structures and Mechanisms

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sextortion

- Art: Grad art/ Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Grade 8's worked independently on finding the area and perimeter of composite shapes 

- Grade 7's completed a partnered task to explore perimeter and area while using conversion 

Independent Tasks

- Grade 8 Composite Shapes Independent Task (click for direct access)

- Grade 7 Perimeter and Area (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued working on Biographical Picture Book assignment 

- Completed a reading response task for Born A Crime based on the sections that were read

Independent Tasks

- Storyboard & Rough copy (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Art

- Students continued working on their friendship art 

Independent Tasks 

- All activities were completed in class

Friday, May 17th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*JUNE AUCTION BASKETS DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED

- Our Parent Council has put together auction baskets. Thank you to those who have donated (either cash or items); however, we are still in need of donations for our class June Auction Basket. Our theme is Life's A Beach, and we are looking for beach related items (eg. towels, sand toys, beach balls). If you are unable to purchase items, we also accept cash donations. Thanks for your support!

Donation deadline has been extended until Friday, May 24th! Auction is June 5th!

Important Upcoming Dates:

Monday, May 20th - Biography Storyboard and Rough Draft due

Friday, May 24th - Gift basket donations due 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Measurement

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Structures and Mechanisms

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sextortion

- Art: Grad art/ Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students worked in small groups to solve various real-life conversion problems 

Independent Tasks

- Metric System & Conversions Worksheet package

- Optional enrichment task (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued working on Biographical Picture Book assignment 

Independent Tasks

- Storyboard & Rough copy (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Health

- We started our conversations around digital footprints and online safety 

Independent Tasks 

- All activities were completed in class

Thursday, May 16th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*ATTENTION - JUNE AUCTION BASKETS: 

- Our Parent Council have put together auction baskets. Thank you to those who have donated (either cash or items); however, we are still in need of donations for our class June Auction Basket. Our theme is Life's A Beach, and we are looking for beach related items (eg. towels, sand toys, beach balls). If you are unable to purchase items, we also accept cash donations. 

Donation Deadline is tomorrow! Auction is June 5th!

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 17th - Gift basket donations due 

Monday, May 20th - Biography Storyboard and Rough Draft due

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Measurement

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Structures and Mechanisms

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sextortion

- Art: Grad art/ Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students wrote their fractions assessment today

- They are encouraged to read through the material for our next unit - Measurement 

Independent Tasks

- Metric System & Conversions Worksheet package

- Optional enrichment task (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued working on Biographical Picture Book assignment 

Independent Tasks

- Storyboard & Rough copy (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- We tested out the students' filtered hot water systems using soiled boiling hot water 

Independent Tasks 

- Structures (gr. 7) and Systems (gr. 8) Introductory Slides (click for direct access)

Tuesday, May 14th (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*ATTENTION - JUNE AUCTION BASKETS: 

- Thank you to those who have donated (either cash or items); however, we are still in need of donations for our class June Auction Basket. Our theme is Life's A Beach, and we are looking for beach related items (eg. towels, sand toys, beach balls). If you are unable to purchase items, we also accept cash donations.

Click HERE for more information from the letter that was sent home last week

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 17th - Gift basket donations due 

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Measurement

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Structures and Mechanisms

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sex Trafficking

- Art: Grad art/ Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students wrote their fractions assessment today

- They are encouraged to read through the material for our next unit - Measurement 

Independent Tasks

- Intro to measurement slides (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- Continued working on Biographical Picture Book assignment 

Independent Tasks

- Storyboard & Rough copy (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Students completed the introductory slides of our final unit

- We will test the hot water filtration systems on Thursday

Independent Tasks 

- Structures (gr. 7) and Systems (gr. 8) Introductory Slides (click for direct access)

Friday, May 10th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*ATTENTION - JUNE AUCTION BASKETS: A letter was sent home last week with information regarding our auction baskets. Our class is responsible for filling our basket with items along the them of "Life's a Beach". We'd greatly appreciate item or cash donations that are due May 17th. Thanks for your support!

Important Upcoming Dates:

May 10th - Recipe Book due 

May 13th - Fractions Assessment 

May 17th - Donations due for gift baskets

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Measurement

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Structures and Mechanisms

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sex Trafficking

- Art: Grad art/ Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Fractions Review 

Independent Tasks

- Fractions Review Sheet (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- Continued working on Biographical Picture Books task

Independent Tasks

- Biographical Picture Books (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Health

- Students continued working on their recipe books that are due at the end of the day 

Independent Tasks 

- Recipe Book (click for direct access)

Wednesday, May 8th (Day 3)

  Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*ATTENTION GRADE 8's: please upload your baby photo's to the assignment on Mr. Carr's class 

*ATTENTION - JUNE AUCTION BASKETS: A donation letter was sent home last week with information regarding our auction baskets. Our class is responsible for filling our basket with items along the them of "Life's a Beach". We'd greatly appreciate item or cash donations that are due May 17th. Thanks for your support!

Important Upcoming Dates:

May 17th - Donations due for gift baskets

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Measurement

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Structures and Mechanisms

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sex Trafficking

- Art: Grad art/ Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Took up fractions exit ticket

- Students continued working through practice problems

Independent Tasks

- Word problems (click for direct access) 

- Fractions 1 & 2 worksheets (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Continued working on Biographical Picture Books task

Independent Tasks

- Biographical Picture Books (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

History 

- Students continued working independently on their Strand B slides

Independent Tasks 

- Grade 7's: Early life in Canada in the 1800's (click for direct access)

- Grade 8's: Industrial Age (click for direct access)

Tuesday, May 7th (Day 2)

 

Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*ATTENTION GRADE 8's: please upload your baby photo's to the assignment on Mr. Carr's class 

*ATTENTION - JUNE AUCTION BASKETS: A donation letter was sent home last week with information regarding our auction baskets. Our class is responsible for filling our basket with items along the them of "Life's a Beach". We'd greatly appreciate item or cash donations that are due May 17th. Thanks for your support!

Important Upcoming Dates:

May 17th - Donations due for gift baskets

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Measurement

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Structures and Mechanisms

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety & Sex Trafficking

- Art: Grad art/ Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students wrote their fractions ticket today

- They are encouraged to continue working through the practice problems that were uploaded to google classroom

Independent Tasks

- Word problems (click for direct access) 

- Fractions 1 & 2 worksheets (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Students explored different biographical picture books as they prepare to write their own 

- Brainstormed the key events that have occurred in their lives along with what they would like to accomplish 

Independent Tasks

- Biographical Picture Books (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

History 

- Students started Strand B 

Independent Tasks 

- Grade 7's: Early life in Canada in the 1800's (click for direct access)

- Grade 8's: Industrial Age (click for direct access)

Science

- Students continued building their filtered hot water thermoses with their groups 

Independent Tasks

- All tasks completed in class 

Friday, May 3rd (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

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

*ATTENTION GRADE 8's: please upload your baby photo's to the assignment on Mr. Carr's class 

*Continue bringing in materials for your hot water filtration thermoses (some materials will be provided)

*A donation letter was sent yesterday with information on our auction baskets. Our class is responsible for filling our basket with items along the them of "Life's a Beach". We'd greatly appreciate item or cash donations that are due May 17th. Thanks for your support!

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 3rd - Grade 8 baby photo upload Due (assignment in Mr. Carr's google classroom)

Monday, May 6th - Biography Tasks 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: Personal Biography

- 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 by dividing fractions 

Independent Tasks

- Page 9 #1-8 in math package 

- Geogebra & 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 

Independent Tasks

- Continue working through Tasks 1- 8 (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Health

- Students continued working on their recipe book culminating task

Independent Tasks

- Recipe Book (click for direct access)

Thursday, May 2nd (Day 4)

 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:

Friday, May 3rd - Grade 8 baby photo upload Due (assignment in Mr. Carr's google 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

- Dividing fractions Action task (click for direct access)

- Geogebra & 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 

Independent Tasks

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

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Students continued working on their filtered hot water thermoses with their groups 

Independent Tasks

- Filtered hot water thermos (click for direct access)

Wednesday, May 1st (Day 3)

 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 baby photo upload Due (assignment in Mr. Carr's google 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 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)