Wednesday, October 30th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Return G.W. Williams trip form by Friday

*Parent/Teacher Interview sign up is now available through Edsby!

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

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

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

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, November 1st - Return G.W. trip form 

                                      - Dance Project Due 

Wednesday, November 6th - Grade 8 Trip to G.W. Williams Secondary School

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Integers and order of operations

- Literacy: Narrative Writing & Adjectives

- Science: Osmosis and Diffusion

- History: Impacts of Confederation on First Nations

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Elements of Dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- We are learning how to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers 

- Used tools such as number lines, counters and zero principle 

Independent Tasks

*Enrichment Worksheet package Questions  #2-8

*Non - enrichment Worksheet package Questions #1-6, 9, 1-2

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts (take/create summary notes)

Literacy

- Students summarized the plot of their novels along with stating the purpose and intended audience

Independent Tasks

- Adjectives slide deck (click for direct access)

- Narrative writing Day 1 and Day 2 slides (click for direct access)

- Reading Comprehension Package: pages 34-35, 40

Science 

- Investigated the process of diffusion and osmosis with an inquiry lab experiment 

- Observed the effects of soaking potatoes and gummy bears in water 

Independent Tasks

- Complete hypothesis and observation sections for inquiry lab worksheet

Phys-Ed

- Reviewed volleyball techniques (ready stance, volley and forearm pass)

- Went over underhand serve techniques

Independent Tasks

- Practice techniques that were taught, choosing between various ball options (foam, beach, volleyball)