Tuesday, October 1st (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* YRDSB Arts Camp Design Logo Contest: Click for Info

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx)

*Novel Study Begins tomorrow! If you are signing a book out from Aurora Public Library, please do so TODAY, as you need your novel for class tomorrow. 

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- IB Information Night: Thursday, October 10th @ 7pm

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

Bill Crothers S.S.

- HPA Program: Tuesday, October 1 @ 6:30pm

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Friday, October 4th - Parts of Speech (Nouns) quiz

Tuesday, October 8th - History lesson 3 slide deck due & Exit Ticket

Wednesday, October 9th - Aluminum Sculpture Due

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Investment Stimulation & Number sense (scientific notation, perfect square roots & irrational/rational numbers)

- Literacy: Parts of Speech (nouns) & Novel Study

- Science: Eukaryotes (Animal and Plant cell differences and similarities)

- History: Events leading up to Confederation

- Health: Adolescent mental health

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Began first day of investing on the Stock Simulation

- Market hours (9:35am - 4:00pm)

Independent Tasks

- Keep an eye out in stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- Complete your Stock Portfolio sheet if you haven't already, by using resources provided (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Reviewed the different types of nouns (common, proper, collective, material, possessive and irregular) 

- Students wrote a paragraph comprised of 8-10 sentences that included all of the above mentioned nouns

- Completed first few pages in noun worksheet package

- Continued their novel study research as students will start their novel studies for the month of October

Independent Tasks

- Complete first page (predict) of your reading comprehension package

- Novel Research (click for direct access) 

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't get a chance to read today)

- Page 4-7 of noun package

History

- Discussed the factors that led up to Canada's confederation 

Independent Tasks

- Lesson 3 Slide deck: Reasons for Confederation (click for direct access) 

Science

- Took a closer look at eukaryotic cells along with organelle function

Independent Tasks

- Animal and Plant cell diagram sheet (click for direct access)

Thursday, September 26th (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* YRDSB Arts Camp Design Logo Contest: Click for Info

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx)

* High School Open House Info

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- IB Information Night: Thursday, October 10th @ 7pm

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

Bill Crothers S.S.

- HPA Program: Tuesday, October 1 @ 6:30pm

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, September 27th - P.A. Day

Monday, September 30th - Historical Map Task due

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Friday, October 4th - Parts of Speech (Nouns) quiz

Wednesday, October 9th - Aluminum Sculpture Due

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Diversifying investments and Investment vehicles 

- Literacy: Parts of Speech & Novel Study

- Science: Eukaryotes (Animal and Plant cell differences and similarities)

- History: Historical Map Tasks

- Health: Time management 

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students received the opportunity to explore different stock exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE and TSX) through a digital scavenger hunt

- Began creating their stock portfolios to research different companies 

Independent Tasks

- Complete your E-Scavenger worksheet using the market websites (from yesterday)

- Complete your Stock Portfolio by using resources provided (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Started their novel study research as students will start their novel studies for the month of October

Independent Tasks

- Parts of Speech: Nouns (click for direct access)

- Novel Research (click for direct access) 

Science

- Continued exploring the differences and similarities between plant and animal cells

- Explored the different functions of each organelles 

Independent Tasks

- Complete plant and animal cells package using provided resources (click for direct access)

Wednesday, September 25th (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* YRDSB Arts Camp Design Logo Contest: Click for Info

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House information. Show your families! (code: 3dbunkx)

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Monday, September 30th - Historical Map Task due

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Wednesday, October 9th - Aluminum Sculpture Due

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Diversifying investments and Investment vehicles 

- Literacy: Parts of Speech & Novel Study

- Science: Eukaryotes (Animal and Plant cell differences and similarities)

- History: Historical Map Tasks

- Health: Time management 

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students received the opportunity to explore different stock exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE and TSX) through a digital scavenger hunt

Independent Tasks

- Complete your E-Scavenger worksheet using the market websites 

Literacy

- Started parts of speech today, as we looked at the different types of nouns 

Independent Tasks

- Parts of Speech: Nouns (click for direct access)

Phys - Ed

- Final day for cooperative/team building games

- We will start our fitness unit in October 

Tuesday, September 24th (Day 1)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* YRDSB Arts Camp Design Logo Contest: Click for Info

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House information. Show your families! (code: 3dbunkx)

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Wednesday, October 9th - Aluminum Sculpture Due

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Diversifying investments and Investment vehicles 

- Literacy: Parts of Speech & Novel Study

- Science: Eukaryotes (Animal and Plant cell differences and similarities)

- History: Historical Map Tasks

- Health: Time management 

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Continued our Junior Investment Strategies programs where we learned about the importance of diversifying funds by investing in a wide range of investment vehicles (GICs, RRSPs, RESPs, Real Estate etc...)

Independent Tasks

- Investment strategies terminology (click for direct access)

- Ask your families about their investments/stocks (which ones are successful, which ones aren't as successful) 

Literacy

- Completed Five People I'd like to Meet presentations

Independent Tasks

- Five People I'd like to Meet (click for direct access)

- Paragraph Structure review (click for direct access) 

History 

- Continued working on Historical Map Task where students compare the differences between Canada's map from 1600's to 2000's

Independent Tasks 

- Historical Map Task (click for direct access)

Art

- Students started creating their aluminum figurines  (click for direct access)

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class 

Monday, September 23rd (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* Practice your presentations for tomorrow if you haven't presented yet 

* YRDSB Arts Camp Design Logo Contest: Click for Info

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House information. Show your families! (code: 3dbunkx)

*Please bring a lock for your locker if you haven't already

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, September 20th -  Five People I'd Like to Meet Due

Tuesday, September 24th - Five People I'd like to meet presentations continue

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Number Sense (large numbers and scientific notation)

- Literacy: Reading diagnostic tasks, writing assignment and Parts of Speech

- Science: Microscope safety and function

- History: Creating Canada

- Health: Stress & Stress Management

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Continued our Junior Investment Strategies programs where we learned about the importance of diversifying funds by investing in a wide range of investment vehicles (GICs, RRSPs, RESPs, Real Estate etc...)

Independent Tasks

- Investment strategies terminology (click for direct access)

- Ask your families about their investments/stocks (which ones are successful, which ones aren't as successful) 

Literacy

- Stare Five People I'd like to Meet presentations

Independent Tasks

- Five People I'd like to Meet (click for direct access)

- Paragraph Structure review (click for direct access) 

History 

- Recapped British North American colonies and their functions

- Students wrote their Lesson 2 exit ticket 

- Introduced Historical Map Task where students compare the differences between Canada's map from 1600's to 2000's

Independent Tasks 

- Historical Map Task (click for direct access)

Science

- Reviewed 3 Parts of Cell Theory 

- Started discussing the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes (animal and plant cells)

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class 

Friday, September 20th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* Practice your presentations for Monday 

* YRDSB Arts Camp Design Logo Contest: Click for Info

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House information. Show your families! (code: 3dbunkx)

*Please bring a lock for your locker if you haven't already

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, September 20th -  Five People I'd Like to Meet Due

Monday, September 24th - History Lesson 2 slide deck due & exit ticket

                                             - Five People I'd like to meet presentations

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Number Sense (large numbers and scientific notation)

- Literacy: Reading diagnostic tasks, writing assignment and Parts of Speech

- Science: Microscope safety and function

- History: Creating Canada

- Health: Stress & Stress Management

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Continued our Junior Investment Strategies programs where we will learn how to invest in the stock market for 6 weeks using a simulator 

Independent Tasks

- Intro to Investing & Stock Market (click for direct access)

- Investment strategies terminology (click for direct access)

- Complete today's worksheet

- Ask your families about their investments/stocks (which ones are successful, which ones aren't as successful) 

Literacy

- Completed learning styles surveys 

- Continued Five People I'd like to Meet writing task 

- Started Diagnostic Reading Assessments 

Independent Tasks

- Five People I'd like to Meet (click for direct access)

- Paragraph Structure review (click for direct access) 

History 

- Brief recap of Canada's timeline 

- Discussed the strengths of British North American colonies (pre-confederation)

Independent Tasks 

- Lesson 2 Slide Deck (click for direct access)

Science

- Introduction to 3 Parts of Cell Theory 

- Virtual microscope task to review parts and function of microscopes 

Independent Tasks

- Cell theory reading package 

- Virtual Microscope Task (click for direct access)

- Study for lab safety and microscope quiz 

Art

- Introduced Shadow Silhouette art and how it relates to identity

Thursday, September 19th (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* Review Lab Safety Sheet and Microscope worksheet for tomorrow's quiz

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House information. Show your families!

*Please bring a lock for your locker if you haven't already

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, September 20th -  Lab Safety & Microscope Quiz

                                             Five People I'd Like to Meet Due

Monday, September 24th - History Lesson 2 slide deck due & exit ticket

                                             - Five People I'd like to meet presentations

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Number Sense (large numbers and scientific notation)

- Literacy: Reading diagnostic tasks, writing assignment and Parts of Speech

- Science: Microscope safety and function

- History: Creating Canada

- Health: Stress & Stress Management

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Introduction to Junior Investment Strategies programs where we will learn how to invest in the stock market for 6 weeks using a simulator 

Independent Tasks

- Intro to Investing & Stock Market (click for direct access)

- Ask your families about their investments/stocks (which ones are successful, which ones aren't as successful) 

Literacy

- Paragraph structure/writing whole group activity 

- Continued Five People I'd like to Meet writing task 

- Started Diagnostic Reading Assessments 

Independent Tasks

- Five People I'd like to Meet (click for direct access)

History 

- Brief recap of Canada's timeline 

- Discussed the strengths of British North American colonies (pre-confederation)

Independent Tasks 

- Lesson 2 Slide Deck (click for direct access)

Science

- Introduction to 3 Parts of Cell Theory 

- Virtual microscope task to review parts and function of microscopes 

Independent Tasks

- Cell theory reading package 

- Virtual Microscope Task (click for direct access)

- Study for lab safety and microscope quiz 

Art

- Introduced Shadow Silhouette art and how it relates to identity

Independent Tasks

- Aluminum Sculpture brainstorming sheet

Wednesday, September 18th (Day 2)

  Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* Review Lab Safety Sheet and Microscope worksheet for Friday's quiz

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House information. Show your families!

*Please bring a lock for your locker if you haven't already

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, September 20th -  Lab Safety & Microscope Quiz

                                             Five People I'd Like to Meet Due

Monday, September 24th - History Lesson 2 slide deck due 

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Number Sense (large numbers and scientific notation)

- Literacy: Reading diagnostic tasks, writing assignment and Parts of Speech

- Science: Microscope safety and function

- History: Creating Canada

- Health: Stress & Stress Management

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Reviewed order of operations and evaluation numerical expressions

Independent Tasks

- Evaluating Numerical Expressions (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Paragraph structure/writing whole group activity 

- Continued Five People I'd like to Meet writing task 

Independent Tasks

- Five People I'd like to Meet (click for direct access)

History 

- Brief recap of Canada's timeline 

- Discussed the strengths of British North American colonies (pre-confederation)

Independent Tasks 

- Lesson 2 Slide Deck (click for direct access)

Science

- Microscope labelling and handling 

Independent Tasks

- Microscope labelling and function sheet (click for direct access)

- Study for lab safety and microscope quiz 

Art

- Introduced Shadow Silhouette art and how it relates to identity

Independent Tasks

- Aluminum Sculpture brainstorming sheet

Tuesday, September 17th (Day 1)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* Review Lab Safety Sheet and Microscope worksheet for Friday's quiz

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House information. Show your families!

*Please bring a lock for your locker if you haven't already

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, September 20th -  Lab Safety & Microscope Quiz

                                             Five People I'd Like to Meet Due

Monday, September 24th - History Lesson 2 slide deck due 

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Number Sense (large numbers and scientific notation)

- Literacy: Reading diagnostic tasks, writing assignment and Parts of Speech

- Science: Microscope safety and function

- History: Creating Canada

- Health: Stress & Stress Management

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Multiplying and dividing by Powers of 10 continued 

- Homework take up

Independent Tasks

- Multiplying and Dividing by Powers of 10 (click for direct access)

- Consolidation questions (click for direct access) 

- Optional Enrichment Task (# 4-10) (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- Whole group reading assessment 

- Started Five People I'd like to Meet writing task 

Independent Tasks

- Five People I'd like to Meet (click for direct access)

History 

- Brief recap of Canada's timeline 

- Discussed the strengths of British North American colonies (pre-confederation)

Independent Tasks 

- Lesson 2 Slide Deck (click for direct access)

Science

- Microscope labelling and handling 

Independent Tasks

- Microscope labelling and function sheet (click for direct access)

- Study for lab safety and microscope quiz 

Art

- Introduced Shadow Silhouette art and how it relates to identity

Independent Tasks

- Aluminum Sculpture brainstorming sheet

Monday, September 16th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* Review Lab Safety Sheet and Microscope worksheet for Wednesday's quiz

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House information. Show your families!

*Please bring a lock for your locker if you haven't already

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, September 18th - Lab Safety & Microscope Quiz

Friday, September 20th - Five People I'd Like to Meet Due

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Number Sense (large numbers and scientific notation)

- Literacy: Reading diagnostic tasks, writing assignment and Parts of Speech

- Science: Microscope safety and function

- History: Creating Canada

- Health: Stress & Stress Management

- Art: Who Am I sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Powers of 10 and place value review 

Independent Tasks

- Multiplying and Dividing by Powers of 10 (click for direct access)

- Optional Enrichment Task (# 4-10) (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- Whole group reading assessment 

- Started Five People I'd like to Meet writing task 

Independent Tasks

- Five People I'd like to Meet (click for direct access)

History 

- Reviewed Treaty of Utrecht and Seven Years' War

- Students wrote their exit tickets

Independent Tasks 

-  Complete Lesson 1 slide deck if not completed (click for direct access)

Science

- Microscope labelling and handling 

Independent Tasks

- Microscope labelling and function sheet (click for direct access)

- Study for lab safety and microscope quiz 

Friday, September 13th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Share the Welcome Letter that was sent home with your families

*Please bring a lock for your locker if you haven't already

*Complete your Stress and Stress Management health activity if you haven't already

*Complete Name Art if you haven't already

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, September 13th - Letter to Ms. Frederick due 

Wednesday, September 18th - Lab Safety Quiz

Monday, September 16th - Lesson 1 History slide deck due

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Number Sense (large numbers and scientific notation)

- Literacy: Diagnostic tasks & Parts of Speech

- Science: Intro to Life Systems

- History: Creating Canada

- Health: Stress & Stress Management

- Art: Sketches

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Wrote math diagnostic 

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class

Literacy

- Continued working on diagnostic writing task

- Unpopular Opinions class activity to foster active listening skills and disagreeing respectfully 

- Reading comprehension task to prepare for next week's reading assessments/diagnostics

Independent Tasks

- Letter to Ms. Frederick (click for direct access)

- Unpopular Opinion write up

- Reading comprehension task (click for direct access)

Health

- Discussed stress/anxiety-inducing situations and experiences along with stress management strategies

Independent Tasks 

-  Stress Level and Management (click for direct access)

Thursday, September 12th (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Share the Welcome Letter that was sent home with your families

*Please bring a lock for your locker if you haven't already

*Complete your Stress and Stress Management health activity if you haven't already

*Complete Name Art if you haven't already

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, September 13th - Number Sense Diagnostic 

                                          - Letter to Ms. Frederick due 

Wednesday, September 18th - Lab Safety Quiz

Monday, September 16th - Lesson 1 History slide deck due

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Mathematical Problem Solving

- Literacy: Who Am I/Identity Diagnostic tasks & Parts of Speech

- Science: Lab safety continued

- History: Why Study History?

- Health: Stress & Stress Management

- Art: Name art continued 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students worked in groups of 3s to solve a problem using a variety of strategies and mathematical reasoning

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class

Literacy

- Continued working on diagnostic writing task

- Unpopular Opinions class activity to foster active listening skills and disagreeing respectfully 

Independent Tasks

- Letter to Ms. Frederick (click for direct access)

- Unpopular Opinion write up

Science

- Discussed the Engineering Design Process and how it relates to everyday life

Independent Tasks 

- What's in the Bag Write up

- Engineering Design Process Reflection (click for direct access)

Wednesday, September 11th (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Share the Welcome Letter that was sent home with your families

*Please bring a lock for your locker if you haven't already

*Complete your Stress and Stress Management health activity if you haven't already

*Complete Name Art if you haven't already

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, September 13th - Number Sense Diagnostic 

                                          - Letter to Ms. Frederick due 

Wednesday, September 18th - Lab Safety Quiz

Monday, September 16th - Lesson 1 History slide deck due

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Mathematical Problem Solving

- Literacy: Who Am I/Identity Diagnostic tasks & Parts of Speech

- Science: Lab safety continued

- History: Why Study History?

- Health: Stress & Stress Management

- Art: Name art continued 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students worked in groups of 3s to solve a problem using a variety of strategies and mathematical reasoning

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class

Literacy

- Continued working on diagnostic writing task

- Unpopular Opinions class activity to foster active listening skills and disagreeing respectfully 

Independent Tasks

- Letter to Ms. Frederick (click for direct access)

Tuesday, September 10th (Day 1)

Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Share the Welcome Letter that was sent home with your families

*Please bring a lock for your locker if you haven't already

*Complete your Stress and Stress Management health activity if you haven't already

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, September 13th - Number Sense Diagnostic 

                                          - Letter to Ms. Frederick due 

Wednesday, September 18th - Lab Safety Quiz

Monday, September 16th - Lesson 1 History slide deck due

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Mathematical Problem Solving

- Literacy: Who Am I/Identity Diagnostic tasks & Parts of Speech

- Science: Lab safety continued

- History: Why Study History?

- Health: Stress & Stress Management

- Art: Name art continued 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students worked in groups of 3s to solve a problem using a variety of strategies and mathematical reasoning

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class

Literacy

- Continued working on Identity Maps

Independent Tasks

- Letter to Ms. Frederick (click for direct access)

Art

- Final in class work period for name art

Independent Tasks 

- All activities were completed in class

History

- Introduction to Canadian history and Father's of Confederation

- New France and life before colonization 

Independent Tasks

- Lesson 1: Creating Canada (click for direct access) 

Monday, September 9th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Share the Welcome Letter that was sent home today with your families

*Please bring a lock for your locker if you haven't already

*Complete your Stress and Stress Management health activity if you haven't already

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, September 10th - Name Art due

Friday, September 13th - Number Sense Diagnostic 

Wednesday, September 18th - Lab Safety Quiz

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Mathematical Problem Solving

- Literacy: Who Am I/Identity Diagnostic tasks & Parts of Speech

- Science: Lab safety continued

- History: Why Study History?

- Health: Stress & Stress Management

- Art: Name art continued 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students worked in groups of 3s to solve a problem using a variety of strategies and mathematical reasoning

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class

Literacy

- Continued working on Identity Maps

- Engaged in an Unpopular Opinions activity to foster respect for other people's perspectives/opinions

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class

Science

- In groups of 3, students completed a STEM activity where they had to design and build a concept of their choice using materials provided

Independent Tasks 

- All activities were completed in class

History

- Introduction to Canadian history and Father's of Confederation

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class

Friday, September 6th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Please bring a lock for your locker if you haven't already

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, September 11th - Lab Safety Quiz

Tuesday, October 1st - Meet the Staff Night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Next Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Mathematical Problem Solving

- Literacy: Who Am I/Identity Diagnostic tasks & Parts of Speech

- Science: Lab safety continued

- History: Why Study History?

- Health: Stress & Stress Management

- Art: Name art continued 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students worked in groups of 3s to solve a problem using a variety of strategies and mathematical reasoning

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class

Literacy

- Watched a short film called Identity, and students made interpretations and inferences on the films message

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class

Health

- Introduction to stress and stress management

- Explored the concepts of Under Stress, Optimum Stress and Over Stress

Independent Tasks 

- Stress and Stress Management (click for direct access)

Wednesday, September 4th (Day 2)

Welcome to Grade 8!

Please check our class blog daily to stay up to date with important information!

Looking forward to a great year!

Ms. Frederick