Thursday, June 27th - Our Final Day Together

Hope you have a fun, restful and safe summer!

Thank you all for such a great year, I truly enjoyed each moment with you and believe you will go on to do great things. Remember to demonstrate good character wherever you go and with whomever you meet!

Grade 8s, I wish you all the best as you enter a new chapter of your life. Put your best effort into everything and make the most of these next 4 years - they go by quickly. Grade 7s, I hope to have the privilege of teaching you again and trust that you'll use grade 7 as a learning opportuning. Keep striving to excel and improve in all areas of life. 

See you soon!

Sincerely, 

Ms. Frederick 

PLEASE NOTE: reports cards were sent electronically. Feel free to reach out if you haven't received it. 

Thursday, June 21st (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS

- If you have not returned your overdue library book, please ensure you bring it to school as soon as possible 

*GRAD INFO: 

- Grade 8's, make sure your families bring their purple tickets on Monday to the ceremony

- REMINDER: you are to arrive at the school between 5:40 - 5:45pm

*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:

Monday, June 24th - Grade 8 Grad @ 6pm (please arrive by 5:40pm)

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability and Financial Literacy 

- Literacy: Catch up Periods

- Science: Sustainable City 

- History: Strand B wrap up 

- Health: Online Safety &Human Development and Sexual Health

- Art: Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students started their coding assignment using Microbits 

Independent Tasks

- Using code to make an alarm system (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Worked on their Monologue task for drama 

- Grade 8's completed their end-of-year video with the other grade 8 classes. They also had a joint health lesson 

- Grade 7's had conversations surrounding consent and healthy reactions to rejection within friendly and romantic relationships

Independent Tasks

- Monologue Task (click for direct access)

- Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Groups continued researching and brainstorming ideas for their city

- Students are encouraged to have a completed blueprint by tomorrow 

Independent Tasks 

- Sustainable City Assignment (click for direct access)

Thursday, June 20th (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS

- If you have not returned your overdue library book, please ensure you bring it to school as soon as possible 

*GRAD INFO: 

- A grad information letter was sent home last week. Please read, sign and return as soon as possible

- Grade 8's please complete the dessert survey on Mr. Carr's google classroom ASAP (click for direct access)

- Purple grad tickets were distributed last week. Please ensure you bring them to the ceremony on Monday

*Sexual Health and Development letters were sent home. Please read, sign and return only if you are exempting your child from the lessons. (CLICK for direct access)

*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:

Friday, June 21st - Grad Rehearsal @ School (bring your shoes!)

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

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability and Financial Literacy 

- Literacy: Catch up Periods

- Science: Sustainable City 

- History: Strand B wrap up 

- Health: Online Safety &Human Development and Sexual Health

- Art: Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students started their coding assignment using Microbits 

Independent Tasks

- Using code to make an alarm system (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Worked on their Monologue task for drama 

- Grade 8's completed their end-of-year video with the other grade 8 classes. They also had a joint health lesson 

- Grade 7's had conversations surrounding consent and healthy reactions to rejection within friendly and romantic relationships

Independent Tasks

- Monologue Task (click for direct access)

- Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Groups continued researching and brainstorming ideas for their city

- Students are encouraged to have a completed blueprint by tomorrow 

Independent Tasks 

- Sustainable City Assignment (click for direct access)

Wednesday, June 19th (Day 1)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS

- If you have not returned your overdue library book, please ensure you bring it to school as soon as possible 

*GRAD INFO: 

- A grad information letter was sent home last week. Please read, sign and return as soon as possible

- Grade 8's please complete the dessert survey on Mr. Carr's google classroom ASAP (click for direct access)

- Purple grad tickets were distributed last week. Please ensure you bring them to the ceremony on Monday

*Sexual Health and Development letters were sent home. Please read, sign and return only if you are exempting your child from the lessons. (CLICK for direct access)

*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:

Thursday, June 20th - Monologue tasks continued

Friday, June 21st - Grad Rehearsal @ School (bring your shoes!)

                                - Sustainable Cities Project 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: Probability and Financial Literacy 

- Literacy: Catch up Periods

- Science: Sustainable City 

- History: Strand B wrap up 

- Health: Online Safety &Human Development and Sexual Health

- Art: Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students started their coding assignment using Microbits 

Independent Tasks

- Using code to make an alarm system (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Worked on their Monologue task for drama 

- Grade 8's completed their end-of-year video with the other grade 8 classes. They also had a joint health lesson 

- Grade 7's had conversations surrounding consent and healthy reactions to rejection within friendly and romantic relationships

Independent Tasks

- Monologue Task (click for direct access)

- Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Groups continued researching and brainstorming ideas for their city

- Students are encouraged to have a completed blueprint by tomorrow 

Independent Tasks 

- Sustainable City Assignment (click for direct access)

Tuesday, June 18th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS

- If you have not returned your overdue library book, please ensure you bring it to school on Monday 

*GRAD INFO: 

- A grad information letter was sent home last week. Please read, sign and return as soon as possible

- Grade 8's please complete the dessert survey on Mr. Carr's google classroom ASAP (click for direct access)

- Purple grad tickets were distributed last week

*Sexual Health and Development letters were sent home. Please read, sign and return only if you are exempting your child from the lessons. (CLICK for direct access)

*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, June 19th - Monologue task performances 

Friday, June 21st - Grad Rehearsal @ School (bring your shoes!)

                                - Sustainable Cities Project 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: Probability and Financial Literacy 

- Literacy: Catch up Periods

- Science: Sustainable City 

- History: Strand B wrap up 

- Health: Online Safety &Human Development and Sexual Health

- Art: Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students wrote their math assessment today

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class

Literacy

- Worked on their Monologue task for drama 

- Grade 8's started their end-of-year video with the other grade 8 classes. They also had a joint health lesson 

- Grade 7's had their first health lesson on Human Development and Sexual Health. We discussed the changes that occur during puberty and how they affect relationships 

Independent Tasks

- Monologue Task (click for direct access)

- Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Groups continued researching and brainstorming ideas for their city

- Students are encouraged to have a completed blueprint by tomorrow 

Independent Tasks 

- Sustainable City Assignment (click for direct access)

Monday, June 18th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS

- If you have not returned your overdue library book, please ensure you bring it to school on Monday 

*GRAD INFO: 

- A grad information letter was sent home last week. Please read, sign and return as soon as possible

- Grade 8's please complete the dessert survey on Mr. Carr's google classroom ASAP (click for direct access)

- Tickets were distributed last week

*Sexual Health and Development letters were sent home. Please read, sign and return only if you are exempting your child from the lessons. (CLICK for direct access)

*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 18th - Measurement Unit Test 

Wednesday, June 19th - Monologue task performances 

Friday, June 21st - Grad Rehearsal @ School (bring your shoes!)

                                - Sustainable Cities Project 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: Probability and Financial Literacy 

- Literacy: Drama & 

- Science: Sustainable City 

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety &Human Development and Sexual Health

- Art: Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students used the period to review concepts for their unit assessment tomorrow 

Independent Tasks

- Grade 7/8 Review package 

Literacy

- Worked on their Monologue task for drama 

- Grade 8's started their end-of-year video with the other grade 8 classes. They also had a joint health lesson 

- Grade 7's had their first health lesson on Human Development and Sexual Health. We discussed the changes that occur during puberty and how they affect relationships 

Independent Tasks

- Monologue Task (click for direct access)

- Health Task: Grade 7's (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Groups continued researching and brainstorming ideas for their city

- Students are encouraged to have a completed blueprint by tomorrow 

Independent Tasks 

- Sustainable City Assignment (click for direct access)

Friday, June 14th (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS

- If you have not returned your overdue library book, please ensure you bring it to school on Monday 

*GRAD INFO: 

- A grad information letter was sent home earlier this week. Please read, sign and return as soon as possible

- Grade 8's please complete the dessert survey on Mr. Carr's google classroom (click for direct access)

- Tickets were distributed last week

*Sexual Health and Development letters were sent home last week. Please read, sign and return only if you are exempting your child from the lessons. (CLICK for direct access)

*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 18th - Measurement Unit Test 

Wednesday, June 19th - Monologue task performances 

Friday, June 21st - Grad Rehearsal @ School (bring your shoes!)

                                - Sustainable Cities Project 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: Probability and Financial Literacy 

- Literacy: Drama & 

- Science: Sustainable City 

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety &Human Development and Sexual Health

- Art: Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Grade 8's explored concepts of Pythagoreans Theorem  

- Grade 7's continued working through their surface area of cylinders concepts

Independent Tasks

- Grade 7's: Surface Area of Cylinders package 

- Grade 8's: Pythagoreans Theorem exercise questions (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Worked on their Monologue task for drama 

- Read a section of Born a Crime

Independent Tasks

- Monologue Task (click for direct access)

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Introduced their culminating project of building a sustainable city. (Cross-curricular assignment that includes math, science, geography and literacy)

- Groups started researching and brainstorming ideas for their city 

Independent Tasks 

- Sustainable City Assignment (click for direct access)

Tuesday, June 11th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*GRAD INFO: 

- A grad information letter was sent home yesterday. Please read, sign and return as soon as possible

- Monday, June 24th @ 6pm

- Tickets were distributed last week

*Sexual Health and Development letters were sent home last week. Please read, sign and return only if you are exempting your child from the lessons. (CLICK for direct access)

*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, June 12th - Biographical Picture Book due

                                        - Taekwondo presentation in the gym @ 12pm

Friday, June 14th - Jump Rope for Heart @ 9:30am

Monday, June 17th - Measurement Unit Test 

Friday, June 21st - Grad Rehearsal @ School (bring your shoes!)

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

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability and Financial Literacy 

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Structural City Design

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety &Human Development and Sexual Health

- Art: Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Grade 8's worked independently on their angles concepts 

- Grade 7's explored the concepts surrounding finding the surface area of cylinders 

Independent Tasks

- Grade 7's: Surface Area of Cylinders worksheet

- Grade 8's: Interior & Exterior Angles Worksheet 

Literacy

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

- Read a section of Born a Crime

Independent Tasks

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

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Health

- Discussed the reality of digital footprints used in the employment process 

- Highlighted the importance of having a professional presence online and within social media platforms

Independent Tasks 

All activities were completed in class 

Monday, June 10th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*GRAD INFO: 

- A grad information letter was sent home today. Please read, sign and return as soon as possible

- Monday, June 24th @ 6pm

- Tickets were distributed last week

*Sexual Health and Development letters were sent home last week. Please read, sign and return only if you are exempting your child from the lessons. (CLICK for direct access)

*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, June 12th - Biographical Picture Book due

                                        - Taekwondo presentation in the gym @ 12pm

Friday, June 14th - Measurement Assessment

                                - Jump Rope for Heart @ 9:30am

Monday, June 17th - Measurement Unit Test 

Friday, June 21st - Grad Rehearsal @ School (bring your shoes!)

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

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability and Financial Literacy 

- Literacy: Biographical Picture Books

- Science: Structural City Design

- History: Industrialization & Early Years 

- Health: Online Safety &Human Development and Sexual Health

- Art: Photography

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Revisited algebraic concepts to solve for unknown dimensions when given circumference or radius

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

Independent Tasks

- Grade 7's: Surface Area of Cylinders Tasks (click for direct access)

- Grade 8's: Supplementary & Complementary Angles worksheet

Literacy

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

- Read a section of Born a Crime

Independent Tasks

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

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Science

- Discussed the components and preliminary steps to structural design and building

Independent Tasks 

Gr 7's: Structural safety & Failure (click for direct access)

Gr 8's: Forces, Work & Displacement (click for direct access)

Tuesday, June 4th (Day 1)

  Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR TOMORROW'S GRADE 8 GRAD TRIP INFO

• Arrange transportation before and after school - we are leaving at 7:50am, so please arrive between 7:30am and 7:40am.  We plan to be back at the school by 7:30pm - 7:45pm. Please arrange to be picked up on time.

• Dress for the weather - If it is raining, you may consider appropriate swim shorts and swim shirts. You could also wear them underneath your clothes.  Or just bring extra pairs of clothes.  You can also bring rain jackets, a garbage bag to wear over top of your clothes, etc..  It is calling for rain, so come prepared.

• Running shoes are required for ALL the activities - Please wear running shoes. You can bring extra shoes/socks just in case you get wet

• Additional food & drink -  It is recommended that you bring a refillable water bottle, as well as extra snacks.  You can also bring money to make additional food/drink purchases.

• Epipens- If you have an epipen, please make sure you have 2 with you.  

*GRAD INFO:

- Monday, June 24th @ 6pm

- Tickets will be distributed shortly!

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

*Sexual Health and Development letters were sent home today. Please read, review and sign if you are exempting your child from the lessons. (CLICK for direct access)

*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- 7pm

Wednesday, June 5th - Grade 8 Grad trip to Blue Mountain (Arrive at school between 7:30am-7:40am)

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

- Revisited algebraic concepts to solve for unknown dimensions when given circumference or radius

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

Independent Tasks

- Grade 7's: Circle Measurements Worksheet

- Grade 8's: Surface Area and Volume Worksheet

Literacy

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

- Read and reflected on a section of Trevor Noah's Born a Crime

Independent Tasks

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

- 20 minutes of silent reading 

Art

- Continued working on their friendship art

Independent Tasks 

- All tasks were completed in class 

Monday, June 3rd (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Fractions Assessment was sent home last Friday. 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

No math lesson due to French presentation. Please see below for Friday's tasks

- 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

- 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 

Health

- Students explored the concepts of an Invisible Audience, and how it relates to our digital footprint and online safety 

Independent Tasks 

- All tasks were completed in class