Friday, May 30th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Human Development and Sexual Health forms were sent this week. Please review and return only if you are being exempted from the lessons

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 30th - Character Sketch good copy due

Monday, June 2nd - Probability Quiz  

Friday, June 6th - Book Trailer Due                            

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability wrap up 

- Literacy: Peer Editing and Character Sketch good copies

- Science: Making water Drinkable

- Geography: Global Inequalities 

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableau Presentations

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Solving Probability Problems

- Student took up their exit tickets then used the remainder of the period to work on review questions 

Independent Tasks

- Probability Review (Click for digital version) 

Review key terms (use the Math Up Sum it Up resources)

Exercise Questions
CEMC Lesson 8 #'s 1-3, 5

Enrichment Questions
CEMC Lesson 8 #'s 4, 6-7, 8
Problem of the week

Additional Practice Questions

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Tree Diagrams 

Lesson Summary Notes & Key Concepts 

Solving Probability Problems

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Novel Study - Peer Editing

- Students used the period to finalize their peer editing and make revisions to their character sketch

Independent Tasks

- Novel Study Rough copy (click for direct access)

*Complete for Monday as we will be peer editing! 

- Upload your character sketch good copies by end of today!! (click for direct access)

Health: Teens and Vaping

- Students finished watching the vaping documentary from last class

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class

Wednesday, May 28th (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Human Development and Sexual Health forms were sent home today. Please review and return only if you are being exempted from the lessons

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, May 29th - Track and Field  

Friday, May 30th - Character Sketch good copy due

Monday, June 2nd - Probability Quiz  

Friday, June 6th - Book Trailer Due                            

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability wrap up 

- Literacy: Peer Editing and Character Sketch good copies

- Science: Making water Drinkable

- Geography: Global Inequalities 

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableau Presentations

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Solving Probability Problems

- Student wrote their exit tickets then used the remainder of the period to work on review questions (will take up on Friday)

Independent Tasks

- Probability Review (Click for digital version) 

Review key terms (use the Math Up Sum it Up resources)

Exercise Questions
CEMC Lesson 8 #'s 1-3, 5

Enrichment Questions
CEMC Lesson 8 #'s 4, 6-7, 8
Problem of the week

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Tree Diagrams 

Lesson Summary Notes & Key Concepts 

Solving Probability Problems

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Novel Study - Peer Editing

- Students used the period to peer edit and make revisions to their character sketches 

Independent Tasks

- Novel Study Rough copy (click for direct access)

*Complete for Monday as we will be peer editing! 

- Upload your character sketch good copies by Friday!! (click for direct access)

Science: Saltwater and Fresh Water 

- Students reflected on their water consumption

- Discussed salt and fresh water systems 

Independent Tasks

- Task 5: Saltwater and Freshwater (Click for digital version)

OVERDUE

- Complete water changes everything sheet 

- Use the long weekend to calculate your family's water consumption. Bring your completed sheet on Tuesday

Monday, May 26th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, May 27th - Tableau Performances

                                  - Geography Quiz (lessons 1-3)

Thursday, May 29th - Track and Field                                

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability wrap up 

- Literacy: Peer Editing and Character Sketch good copies

- Science: Making water Drinkable

- Geography: Global Inequalities 

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableau Presentations

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Solving Probability with Venn Diagrams

- Work period for practice problems (will take up tomorrow)

Independent Tasks

- Probability Practice: all questions (click for digital version)

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Tree Diagrams 

Lesson Summary Notes & Key Concepts 

Solving Probability Problems

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Novel Study - Character Sketch

- Continued working on character sketches rough copies 

Independent Tasks

- Novel Study Rough copy (click for direct access)

*Complete for Monday as we will be peer editing! 

Science: Saltwater and Fresh Water 

- Students reflected on their water consumption

- Discussed salt and fresh water systems 

Independent Tasks

- Task 5: Saltwater and Freshwater (Click for digital version)

OVERDUE

- Complete water changes everything sheet 

- Use the long weekend to calculate your family's water consumption. Bring your completed sheet on Tuesday

Health: Vaping

- Watched a documentary to discuss the harmful effects of vaping amongst teens

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class

Friday, May 23rd (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 23rd - Track and Field (POSTPONED to next week)

Monday, May 26th - Character Sketch rough copy due at the beginning of the period

Tuesday, May 27th - Tableau Performances Due

                                  - Geography Quiz (lessons 1-3)                               

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability

- Literacy: Character Traits

- Science: Freshwater and Saltwater 

- Geography: Global Inequalities 

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableaus 

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Solving Probability with Venn Diagrams

- Learned how to solve probability problems using venn diagrams 

Independent Tasks

- Probability Practice: all questions (click for digital version)

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Tree Diagrams 

Lesson Summary Notes & Key Concepts 

Solving Probability Problems

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Novel Study - Character Sketch

- Continued working on character sketches rough copies 

Independent Tasks

- Novel Study Rough copy (click for direct access)

*Complete for Monday as we will be peer editing! 

Science: Saltwater and Fresh Water 

- Students reflected on their water consumption

- Discussed salt and fresh water systems 

Independent Tasks

- Task 5: Saltwater and Freshwater (Click for digital version)

OVERDUE

- Complete water changes everything sheet 

- Use the long weekend to calculate your family's water consumption. Bring your completed sheet on Tuesday

Health: Vaping

- Watched a documentary to discuss the harmful effects of vaping amongst teens

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class

Thursday, May 22nd (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 23rd - Track and Field (POSTPONED to next week)

Monday, May 26th - Character Sketch due at the beginning of the period

Tuesday, May 27th - Tableau Performances Due

                                  - Geography Quiz (lessons 1-3)

                               

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability

- Literacy: Character Traits

- Science: Freshwater and Saltwater 

- Geography: Global Inequalities 

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableaus 

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Independent & Dependent Events

- Reviewed independent and dependent events 

Independent Tasks

Complete yesterday's questions if you haven't already 

- Probability of Independent Events (click for direct access)

Friendly Questions
Probability of Independent Events # 3, 5, 6

Moderate Questions 
CEMC Lesson 2 # 1, 3, 4-5, 6

Enrichment Questions
CEMC Lesson 2 # 6-9

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Tree Diagrams 

Lesson Summary Notes & Key Concepts 

Solving Probability Problems

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Novel Study - Character Sketch

- Continue working on character sketches 

Independent Tasks

- Novel Study (click for direct access)

*Character traits table in package. Complete your graphic organizers for tomorrow

Science: Saltwater and Fresh Water 

- Students reflected on their water consumption

- Discussed salt and fresh water systems 

Independent Tasks

- Task 5: Saltwater and Freshwater (Click for digital version)

OVERDUE

- Complete water changes everything sheet 

- Use the long weekend to calculate your family's water consumption. Bring your completed sheet on Tuesday

Tuesday, May 20th (Day 1)

Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Assessment folders went home Friday. Please review, sign and return: 

- Angles Quiz

*Grad Trip Permission Forms due ASAP!!!

Click HERE to access the Blue Mountain Digital Waiver 

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 23rd - Track and Field

Monday, May 26th - Geography Quiz (lessons 1-3)

Tuesday, May 27th - Tableau Performances Due

                                

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability

- Literacy: Character Traits

- Science: Water Sheds

- Geography: Global Inequalities 

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableaus 

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Independent Events

- Learned how to use tree diagrams to solve the probability of several outcomes 

Independent Tasks

- Probability of Independent Events (click for direct access)

Friendly Questions
Probability of Independent Events # 3, 5, 6

Moderate Questions 
CEMC Lesson 2 # 1, 3, 4-5, 6

Enrichment Questions
CEMC Lesson 2 # 6-9

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Lesson Summary Notes & Key Concepts 

Solving Probability Problems

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Novel Study

- Participated in group discussions to summarize book

- Students started their character traits task

Independent Tasks

- Novel Study (click for direct access)

*Character traits table in package. Complete for tomorrow

Geography: Global Inequalities

- Discussion regarding why some countries are wealthier than others (Colonialism, GDP, Trades etc...)

Independent Tasks

- Lesson 3B: Global Inequalities  (click for direct access)

Science: Water Changes Everything/Water Consumption

- Independent learning surrounding water pollution and water crises 

Independent Tasks

- Complete water changes everything sheet 

- Use the long weekend to calculate your family's water consumption. Bring your completed sheet on Tuesday

Friday, May 16th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Assessment folders went home today. Please review, sign and return: 

- Angles Quiz

*Grad Trip Permission Forms due ASAP!!!

Click HERE to access the Blue Mountain Digital Waiver 

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 16th - Grad Trip Permission Forms Due

                               - Novel Study tasks 1-2 due at end of class (you may have the weekend if necessary)

                               - 800m run for students who signed up

Tuesday, May 20th - 1500m run for students who signed up 

Friday, May 23rd - Track and Field

Tuesday, May 27th - Tableau Performances Due

                                

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability

- Literacy: Novel Study

- Science: Water Sheds

- Geography: Global Inequalities 

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableaus 

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Intro to Probability 

- Learned how to use tree diagrams to solve the probability of several outcomes 

Independent Tasks

Complete yesterday's assigned questions if incomplete

- Practice with Probability (click for digital access) 

Friendly
- Probability with Solutions PDF (do not look at the solutions until you've attempted all of the questions!)

Moderate
- CEMC Lesson 1: #1-3, 6
&
- CEMC Lesson 3: #7-9

Enrichment 
- CEMC Lesson 1: #7-10
&
- CEMC Lesson 3: #7-9

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Lesson Summary Notes & Key Concepts 

coming soon

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Novel Study

- Students continued heir novel studies  and discussions today. 

Independent Tasks

- Novel Study (click for direct access)

- Read your required number of pages if you did not complete it in class today. Make sure you complete your novel, vocab list and summaries for Tuesday!

Geography: Quality of Life Continued 

- Independent learning around factors that contribute to quality of life along with global inequalities worldwide 

Independent Tasks

- Lesson 2B: Comparing Quality of Life (click for direct access)

Science: Water Changes Everything/Water Consumption

- Independent learning surrounding water pollution and water crises 

Independent Tasks

- Complete water changes everything sheet 

- Use the long weekend to calculate your family's water consumption. Bring your completed sheet on Tuesday

Thursday, May 15th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*REMINDER: Those who want to run 800m will run tomorrow. Make sure you are dressed appropriately

*Assessment folders went home last Friday. Please review, sign and return: 

- Measurement Quiz

- Health Conflict Resolution

- Community Excellence

*Grad Trip Permission Forms due tomorrow!!!

Click HERE to access the Blue Mountain Digital Waiver 

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 16th - Grad Trip Permission Forms Due

                               - Novel Study tasks 1-2 due at end of class (you may have the weekend if necessary)

                               - 800m run for students who signed up

Tuesday, May 20th - 1500m run for students who signed up 

Friday, May 23rd - Track and Field

Tuesday, May 27th - Tableau Performances Due

                                

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability

- Literacy: Novel Study

- Science: Water Sheds

- Geography: Global Inequalities 

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableaus 

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Intro to Probability 

- Concepts and activities surround experimental and theoretical probability 

Independent Tasks

- Practice with Probability (click for digital access) 

Friendly
- Probability with Solutions PDF (do not look at the solutions until you've attempted all of the questions!)

Moderate
- CEMC Lesson 1: #1-3, 6
&
- CEMC Lesson 3: #7-9

Enrichment 
- CEMC Lesson 1: #7-10
&
- CEMC Lesson 3: #7-9

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Lesson Summary Notes & Key Concepts 

coming soon

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Novel Study

- Students continued heir novel studies  and discussions today. 

Independent Tasks

- Novel Study (click for direct access)

- Read your required number of pages if you did not complete it in class today

- Don't forget to define your words for your vocab list as you read!

Geography: Quality of Life

- Independent learning around factors that contribute to quality of life along with global inequalities worldwide 

Independent Tasks

- Lesson 1B: Quality of Life (click for direct access)

- Quality of Life task (click for direct access)

Health: Substance Use and Additions

- Learning the short and long term effects of substances such as cannabis and how it affect teenage brains

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class

Tuesday, May 13th (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*REMINDER: Those who want to run 800m will run on Friday, May 16th. Make sure you are dressed appropriately

*Assessment folders went home last Friday. Please review, sign and return: 

- Measurement Quiz

- Health Conflict Resolution

- Community Excellence

*Grad Trip Permission Forms were distributed last Friday! Review and return!

Click HERE to access the Blue Mountain Digital Waiver 

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Yearbooks available on School Cash online (Deadline: Friday, May 9th)

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, May 14th - Gauss Contest writing for students who signed up 

Friday, May 16th - Grad Trip Permission Forms Due

                               - Novel Study tasks 1-2 due at end of class

                               - 800m run for students who signed up

Tuesday, May 20th - 1500m run for students who signed up 

Friday, May 23rd - Track and Field

Tuesday, May 27th - Tableau Performances Due

                                

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability

- Literacy: Novel Study

- Science: Water Sheds

- Geography: 

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableaus 

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Intro to Probability 

- Independent learning tasks surrounding probability concepts 

Independent Tasks

- Intro to Probability (click for direct access) 

Part 1
Use the CEMC Lesson 1 Probabilities of Single Events to watch the following 6 instructional videos 

Part 2
- Review questions 1-3
- Exercises 1-3, 5-6
- Enrichment #7-10

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Lesson Summary Notes & Key Concepts 

coming soon

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Novel Study

- Students started their novel studies today. They received their assigned novel, group and started reading their novels 

Independent Tasks

- Novel Study (click for direct access)

- Read your required number of pages if you did not complete it in class today

- Don't forget to define your words for your vocab list as you read!

Geography: Quality of Life

- Independent learning around factors that contribute to quality of life along with global inequalities worldwide 

Independent Tasks

- Lesson 1B: Quality of Life (click for direct access)

- Quality of Life task (click for direct access)

Monday, May 12th (Day 1)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*REMINDER: We are running during Phys-Ed tomorrow. Make sure you are dressed appropriately and have proper foot wear

*Assessment folders went home last Friday. Please review, sign and return: 

- Measurement Quiz

- Health Conflict Resolution

- Community Excellence

*Grad Trip Permission Forms were distributed last Friday! Review and return!

Click HERE to access the Blue Mountain Digital Waiver 

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Yearbooks available on School Cash online (Deadline: Friday, May 9th)

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 16th - Grad Trip Permission Forms Due

                               - Novel Study tasks 1-2 due at end of class

Friday, May 23rd - Track and Field

Tuesday, May 27th - Tableau Performances Due

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Probability

- Literacy: Novel Study

- Science: Water Sheds

- Geography: 

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableaus 

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Exit Ticket & Review 

- Took up exit ticket as a class

- Reviewed key words and context in word problems and how they help determine appropriate operations 

Independent Tasks

- Solving Problems Involving Fractions (click for direct access)

Moderate Questions
# 3, 4, 7, 9 - 11, 14

Enrichment Questions
Problem of the week

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Lesson Summary Notes

Comparing Fractions

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Novel Study

- Students started their novel studies today. They received their assigned novel, group and started reading their novels 

Independent Tasks

- Novel Study (click for direct access)

- Read your required number of pages if you did not complete it in class today

- Don't forget to define your words for your vocab list as you read!

Geography: Quality of Life

- Independent learning around factors that contribute to quality of life along with global inequalities worldwide 

Independent Tasks

- Lesson 1B: Quality of Life (click for direct access)

- Quality of Life task (click for direct access)

Friday, May 9th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Assessment folders went home. Please review, sign and return: 

- Measurement Quiz

- Health Conflict Resolution

- Community Excellence

*Grad Trip Permission Forms were distributed last Friday! Review and return!

Click HERE to access the Blue Mountain Digital Waiver 

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Yearbooks available on School Cash online (Deadline: Friday, May 9th)

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 9th - Yearbook Purchase Deadline (SCO)

Friday, May 16th - Grad Trip Permission Forms Due

                               - Novel Study tasks 1-2 due at end of class

Friday, May 23rd - Track and Field

Tuesday, May 27th - Tableau Performances Due

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Fraction Properties

- Literacy: Novel Study

- Science: Introduction to water sheds

- Geography: Quality of Life (intro to Strand B)

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableaus 

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Exit Ticket

- Students wrote their exit ticket to gage their understanding with the taught concepts so far

Independent Tasks

- Practice with fractions (click for direct access)

1. Friendly questions 
- Add Subtract Multiply and Divide Fractions worksheet

2. Moderate questions
CEMC Lesson 14: #'s 1, 3-5
CEMC Lesson 15: #'s 2-4

3. Enrichment questions
Problem of the Week questions

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Lesson Summary Notes

Comparing Fractions

Key Concepts

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Novel Study

- Students participated in reading centers to help them choose their top 3 choices for their novel study

Independent Tasks

- Novel Selection Google Form (click for direct access)

**Please complete before Monday

Geography: Quality of Life

- Independent learning around factors that contribute to quality of life along with global inequalities worldwide 

Independent Tasks

- Lesson 1B: Quality of Life (click for direct access)

- Quality of Life task (click for direct access)

Science: Water Crisis

- Reviewed essential and non essential uses of water

- Students watched a documentary highlighting potential water crisis 

Independent Tasks

- Task 1 (click for direct access)

Thursday, May 8th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Grad Trip Permission Forms were distributed last Friday! Review and return!

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Yearbooks available on School Cash online (Deadline: Friday, May 9th)

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 9th - Yearbook Purchase Deadline (SCO)

Friday, May 16th - Grad Trip Permission Forms Due

Friday, May 23rd - Track and Field

Tuesday, May 27th - Tableau Performances Due

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Fraction Properties

- Literacy: Novel Study

- Science: Introduction to water sheds

- Geography: Quality of Life (intro to Strand B)

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableaus 

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Mixed/Improper Fractions

- Reviewed strategies for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions

- Learning surrounding converting improper fractions into mixed fractions

Independent Tasks

- Practice with fractions (click for direct access)

1. Friendly questions 
- Add Subtract Multiply and Divide Fractions worksheet

2. Moderate questions
CEMC Lesson 14: #'s 1, 3-5
CEMC Lesson 15: #'s 2-4

3. Enrichment questions
Problem of the Week questions

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Lesson Summary Notes

Comparing Fractions

Key Concepts

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Tableaus

- Students used the period to work on their drama tableaus including their prop creations

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class

Health: Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours

- Introduction to substance use along with immediate, short term and long term effects

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class

Wednesday, May 7th (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*REMINDER: We are running tomorrow during phys-ed! Make sure you are dressed appropriately

*Grad Trip Permission Forms were distributed last Friday! Review and return!

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible! Ask your families how many extra tickets are needed

*Yearbooks available on School Cash online (Deadline: Friday, May 9th)

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 9th - Yearbook Purchase Deadline (SCO)

Friday, May 16th - Grad Trip Permission Forms Due

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Fraction Properties

- Literacy: Writing and Revision Workshop

- Science: Introduction to water sheds

- Geography: Quality of Life (intro to Strand B)

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableaus 

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Conceptualizing Fractions

- Students consolidated their learning around using area models to represent multiplication and division of fractions

Independent Tasks

- Practice with fractions (click for direct access)

1. Friendly questions 
- Add Subtract Multiply and Divide Fractions worksheet

2. Moderate questions
CEMC Lesson 14: #'s 1, 3-5
CEMC Lesson 15: #'s 2-4

3. Enrichment questions
Problem of the Week questions

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Lesson Summary Notes

Comparing Fractions

Key Concepts

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Tableaus

- Students used the period to work on their drama tableaus including their prop creations

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class

Science: Intro to Water Systems 

- Introduction to our final unit, water systems

- Students brainstormed uses of water (included essential and nonessential) and reviewed the water cycle

Independent Tasks

- Water (Hydrologic) Cycle worksheet

- Task 1 (click for direct access)

Monday, May 5th (Day 1)

Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca\

*Grad Trip Permission Forms were distributed last Friday! Review and return!

*Complete Grad Tickets google form as soon as possible!

*Yearbooks available on School Cash online (Deadline: Friday, May 9th)

*Summer School link: Elementary Summer School

*IMPORTANT DATES: 

1. Graduation: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm - Rick Hansen

2. Grade 8 Outdoor Ed trip to Blue Mountain: Wednesday, June 4th 

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

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 16th - Grad Trip Permission Forms Due

This Week At A Glance 

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

- Math: Fraction Properties

- Literacy: Writing and Revision Workshop

- Science: Introduction to water sheds

- Geography: Quality of Life (intro to Strand B)

- Health: Substance Use

- Art: Tableaus 

Today's Learning/Independent Tasks

Math: Conceptualizing Fractions

- Students participated in a series of group tasks that required them to conceptualize the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions using diagrams 

Independent Tasks

- Adding Fractions (click for direct access)

Resources

Math Antics - All Units

Lesson Summary Notes

Key Concepts

**You are encouraged to take 15 minutes each evening to review the summary notes and add any missed concepts to your math journals/notebooks

Literacy: Neurodiversity

- Groups presented their neurodiversity posters

- Panel discussion of grade 9 students sharing their high school experiences and offering helpful tips

Independent Tasks

- Neurodiversity task (click for direct access) 

Geography: Quality of Life 

- Introduction to Stand B consisted of discussion factors that contribute to quality of life (ex. housing, education, safety etc...) 

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class