Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Hallowe'en CHOCOLATE update!!!
Do you love pets? If you do, and would like to help raise money for a great Pet Rescue, called:
Grand River All Breed Animal Rescue
All you have to do is SAVE YOUR CHOCOLATE BAR WRAPPERS AND CHIP BAGS! That's it!!!!! Throw your chocolate bar wrappers and chip bags (they don't have to be cleaned or flattened) in a plastic bag and when all of your Hallowe'en treats are eaten, bring in your garbage! One of the volunteers from GRAB is collecting them for a fundraiser. She said: WRAPPERS = CASH!!!
So, please bring me those wrappers and bags!!!Thanks.
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2012
Class 7C and 7B:
Ecosystems tomorrow! Please come prepared.
Class 7/8A:
Mr. Lindsay has asked me to remind you that you have a Math test on Thursday. He shared a link with you (on UGCloud) to help you practice. Good luck!
Class 7/8A:
Tomorrow is Halloween. If you decide to wear a costume, please make sure it is comfortable and appropriate. If you would like to bring in treats, please share them at 2nd Break. You can stay in both parts of the break to enjoy them!
Ecosystems tomorrow! Please come prepared.
Class 7/8A:
Mr. Lindsay has asked me to remind you that you have a Math test on Thursday. He shared a link with you (on UGCloud) to help you practice. Good luck!
Class 7/8A:
Tomorrow is Halloween. If you decide to wear a costume, please make sure it is comfortable and appropriate. If you would like to bring in treats, please share them at 2nd Break. You can stay in both parts of the break to enjoy them!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
7/8 A Language:
You are doing well! You get two more full periods to work on your narrative novel assignment. I expect the work to be done in class, unless you have spoken to me previously.
Grade 8B and 8FI:
Cell projects are due on this Wednesday - whether you have science or not! Please hand the projects to me in my room.
All Classes - sorry, I haven't finished blogging about the Conference I attended :( I'm now working on report cards!!!
You are doing well! You get two more full periods to work on your narrative novel assignment. I expect the work to be done in class, unless you have spoken to me previously.
Grade 8B and 8FI:
Cell projects are due on this Wednesday - whether you have science or not! Please hand the projects to me in my room.
All Classes - sorry, I haven't finished blogging about the Conference I attended :( I'm now working on report cards!!!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Saturday, October 27,2012
Dear Students,
Sorry, I didn't finish reporting on my workshops. I was too busy attending them. I am back from my conference and, after I catch up with my family, I will let you know what other cool things I did and saw.
7/8 A Language Class:
Please bring your laptops and iPods (and any device that can take a picture) for language on Monday.
All Grade 7 Science Classes:
I will be giving a retest on Roles in an Ecosystem during second break. Please bring your first test with you, signed.
Sorry, I didn't finish reporting on my workshops. I was too busy attending them. I am back from my conference and, after I catch up with my family, I will let you know what other cool things I did and saw.
7/8 A Language Class:
Please bring your laptops and iPods (and any device that can take a picture) for language on Monday.
All Grade 7 Science Classes:
I will be giving a retest on Roles in an Ecosystem during second break. Please bring your first test with you, signed.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Friday, Oct. 26th - Novel Study
7/8A: Language
Mr. Harrison (Scott) asked for the Novel Study information and I thought that others might be trying to remember what to work on. I did send the first half of the requirements to your UGCloud account; however, I will post it below as well:
Mr. Harrison (Scott) asked for the Novel Study information and I thought that others might be trying to remember what to work on. I did send the first half of the requirements to your UGCloud account; however, I will post it below as well:
Novel Study
1. A paragraph explaining why I chose this book. Remember to include things like: the cover of the book, the back paragraph; any pictures that might be in the book; the author (you might have read something from this author before); a friend’s recommendation, etc.
2. 3 summary paragraphs of first three chapters. Make sure to include only what is IMPORTANT, not just a list of what happens.
3. 3 APE Questions and answers from first three chapters. Remember when you are answering: ANSWER, PROVE (with page number) and EXTEND your answer. (Level 3 or 4 Questions and answers—deep thinking!)
4. COPY 1 sentence, with page reference from Chapter 4, of an apostrophe used as a possessive.
5. COPY 1 sentence, with page reference from Chapter 4, of an apostrophe used as a contraction.
6. 1 sentence, with page reference from Chapter 4, broken down—showing what part of speech each word is. Please pick a GOOD sentence. You can show the parts of speech as a chart, or colour-coded, etc. The parts of speech include: NOUN, VERB, PRONOUN, CONJUNCTION, ADVERB, ADJECTIVE, INTERJECTION and PREPOSITION.
7. Chapter 5: Predict NOW (using 3—6 sentences) how the book will end. Make sure to include character’s names and what you think will happen to each of them. If you have read the whole book, you have to think, as of chapter 5, how would I think each character would react and therefore, how it would end?
8. Draw a picture, on blank paper, of your favourite character, wearing clothes that help describe who they are. Label the picture if you can, showing items from the story. For instance, do they have something they use, hold on to? Are they are farmer? A poor person? Make sure I can tell from the picture. If you don’t want to draw, take a picture of someone dressed/resembling them, or cut a picture out of magazine.
The other 'half' includes:
- 3 paragraphs (4-6 sentences long) for beginning, middle and end of your novel
- a plot roller coaster, noting 'highlights' (when the roller coaster goes higher) and the climax noted, with page numbers.
- final project: don't do that at home - you will have class time to do it.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Science and Technology Workshop
This workshop focused on different tools that might be handy in a science classroom. The SmartBoard, of course, was lauded. AND, I have to apologize 7/8A - I have had a change of heart! Why can't it be a TOY, and not just a tool?!?!? That's how we learn! PLAYING!!! SO PLAY AWAY! Just don't break the SmartBoard. They are crazy expensive and I will get into trouble...
On my tech wish list:
coolest camera - it comes with a cube that can make things 3D!!!! Check it out!!!!
On my tech wish list:
- a SmartBoard Camera Document. They are about 800 bucks but they are SO COOL!!!
coolest camera - it comes with a cube that can make things 3D!!!! Check it out!!!!
- Smart Exchange Notebook website - with very cool teaching tools to demonstrate information in an engaging way. In other words, STOP YOU FROM BEING BORED!!! (free - just time to learn, sort, and prepare lessons...)
- Moodle APP - your next quiz could be on MOODLE! Cool way to test your knowledge; it marks itself and you get immediate feedback, which is what every student wants, right? And, frankly, I LOVE to plan and prepare lessons, but HATE marking. This does the marking if I have planned and prepared info for you! Win-Win situation! I think you can get a MOODLE APP on your iPod. Check it out and let me know if you can.
PHEW! Off to next session!
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012
Conference Update!!
Hello Students! Wow! I'm a little overwhelmed with all of the fantastic information I've learned today. Honestly, I need time to process all of the wonderful ideas that have been presented.
First, we had an incredible keynote speaker: John Seely Brown. He spoke to us about the importance of the teacher as a cultivator of imagination. He said that the 'half-life' of a skill is now approximately 5 years. If you want an explanation on half-life, ask a parent, or check out: wikipedia - Half-life
That means whatever skill I teach, that skill has a chance of being obsolete in five or so years. So what do I teach? Dr. Seely Brown asked,
"Are we willing to re-invent learning for an era of constant change?"
Well, how I'm going to do that will be a learning process, and I hope you are ready to join me down that road! There is space for your passions or interests, your friends, and academics (school learning!):
Why are peers important? Social networking is important!! We are social animals! Why am I at a conference in Richmond Hill? I could have just read things on the internet. Because there is value in face-to-face interactions. The problem is, for so long in classrooms, students and teachers alike see learning as occurring only when we are being quite, and working independently. We know this isn't always true. However, we also know that sometimes, when we work with our friends/peers, we can not be focused or productive. How do we solve that?!
Off to the next workshop!
Hello Students! Wow! I'm a little overwhelmed with all of the fantastic information I've learned today. Honestly, I need time to process all of the wonderful ideas that have been presented.
That means whatever skill I teach, that skill has a chance of being obsolete in five or so years. So what do I teach? Dr. Seely Brown asked,
"Are we willing to re-invent learning for an era of constant change?"
Well, how I'm going to do that will be a learning process, and I hope you are ready to join me down that road! There is space for your passions or interests, your friends, and academics (school learning!):
Off to the next workshop!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Afternoon workshop: Google Apps!
In this workshop, Mme Ghazarian and I are learning about the UG Cloud and all of the wonders of Google Apps.
I have created a website, talking about a movie that I am excited to see! Here it is:
Lunch with Mme Ghazarian!!
Well, what a fun lunch! I taught Mme Ghazarian how to use PixStop! Here is her first feature film!!!
Animation workshop
How would I use this in the classroom?
- Digital storytelling
- stop motion procedure
- story board making
- media literacy
- integration of art and technology...
Sorry my hand shows up sometimes! This takes patience and practice!
Mrs. B.
Wednesday,Oct. 24, 2012
Hello Students!
I am not at school for the next three days, because I am at an ECOO Conference! (That's Educational Computing Organization of Ontario). You can check out their website at:
ECCO
My conference is at:
Conference 2012
This morning I am learning how to access National Film Board of Canada's content to use as a teaching tool in the intermediate classroom. Beside their fabulous documentaries, there are very cool interactives - documentaries/films that you can interact with - it's a fusion of film and website! Check one out here:
HIGHRISE explores vertical living in the global suburbs. It's an Emmy-winning, multi-year, many-media, collaborative documentary experiment at the National Film Board of Canada.
Okay! My break is over! I'll log in soon!
Mrs. Bibby Smith
I am not at school for the next three days, because I am at an ECOO Conference! (That's Educational Computing Organization of Ontario). You can check out their website at:
ECCO
My conference is at:
Conference 2012
This morning I am learning how to access National Film Board of Canada's content to use as a teaching tool in the intermediate classroom. Beside their fabulous documentaries, there are very cool interactives - documentaries/films that you can interact with - it's a fusion of film and website! Check one out here:
HIGHRISE explores vertical living in the global suburbs. It's an Emmy-winning, multi-year, many-media, collaborative documentary experiment at the National Film Board of Canada.
Okay! My break is over! I'll log in soon!
Mrs. Bibby Smith
Monday, October 22, 2012
Monday, Oct. 22, 2012
Class 7C and 7B Science:
Build your Model Ecosystem tomorrow during class!
Class 7/8 A:
- please remember all of your forms.
- Language - There will be no spelling this week or next. I know you are overloaded with assignments. Talk to me if it gets too much.
Build your Model Ecosystem tomorrow during class!
Class 7/8 A:
- please remember all of your forms.
- Language - There will be no spelling this week or next. I know you are overloaded with assignments. Talk to me if it gets too much.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Friday, October 19, part two...
From your Art Teacher:
Could you please remind your class to bring in the following items for art on Monday:
- cardboard for the base (if they haven't already)
- shoebox for storage of pieces
- materials for diorama (fabric, beads, string, etc...
Thanks for helping me out with this!
Alison
Could you please remind your class to bring in the following items for art on Monday:
- cardboard for the base (if they haven't already)
- shoebox for storage of pieces
- materials for diorama (fabric, beads, string, etc...
Thanks for helping me out with this!
Alison
Friday, October 19, 2012
Class 7/8A:
- Brooklyn - please bring in your BLUE trip form!!!
- Grade 8 girls: HPV forms in.
- Grade 7's: 2 vaccination forms in.
- Grade 8's: Blue trip form that was stapled into your agenda - returned please!
- Language Update (the long piece of paper that was attached to the long, white file folder) - stapled into your agenda and signed please!
Grade 7/8A Language:
- If you have finished up to chapter 5 and answered to novel study questions that I have given to you - you have no homework. If not, please finish and give to me on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
- Brooklyn - please bring in your BLUE trip form!!!
- Grade 8 girls: HPV forms in.
- Grade 7's: 2 vaccination forms in.
- Grade 8's: Blue trip form that was stapled into your agenda - returned please!
- Language Update (the long piece of paper that was attached to the long, white file folder) - stapled into your agenda and signed please!
Grade 7/8A Language:
- If you have finished up to chapter 5 and answered to novel study questions that I have given to you - you have no homework. If not, please finish and give to me on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Class 7/8A Language:
We will work on our novel studies in the morning. If you are finished the work I requested, then it's Language Games time!
Class 7/8A Science:
Please decide if you are doing a "Biome in a Box" (like a diorama of a Biome) OR a model ecosystem. If it is the latter, and you can bring in a large, clear plastic box or a fish tank (10 gallons+) that would be fantastic.
Class 7/8A Advisory:
A HUGE thank you to Mr. Dave Beynon for coming in today and speaking to us about being an author! Wow! He is an inspiration for all of us to pursue your dreams!
A big thank you also to Abby, Cole and Jimmy for their great presentations to the class. They were wonderfully done. Abby, you aren't going to be a sculptor, you ARE a sculptor. Jimmy, you love math and need to figure out the best way to make it your living (like work for NASA maybe?!?!) even though you would make a great doctor, too. Cole, I will look forward to hearing my husband yelling, "GO NEWTON!! Pass it up the side!!!!" when he is sitting in front of the TV, watching an NBA game in a few years! (If I give you an A, will you give him tickets to a game sometime?!?)
Next week, we will be inspired by Lane and ... any volunteers??
Happy Thursday,
Mrs. B.
We will work on our novel studies in the morning. If you are finished the work I requested, then it's Language Games time!
Class 7/8A Science:
Please decide if you are doing a "Biome in a Box" (like a diorama of a Biome) OR a model ecosystem. If it is the latter, and you can bring in a large, clear plastic box or a fish tank (10 gallons+) that would be fantastic.
Class 7/8A Advisory:
A HUGE thank you to Mr. Dave Beynon for coming in today and speaking to us about being an author! Wow! He is an inspiration for all of us to pursue your dreams!
A big thank you also to Abby, Cole and Jimmy for their great presentations to the class. They were wonderfully done. Abby, you aren't going to be a sculptor, you ARE a sculptor. Jimmy, you love math and need to figure out the best way to make it your living (like work for NASA maybe?!?!) even though you would make a great doctor, too. Cole, I will look forward to hearing my husband yelling, "GO NEWTON!! Pass it up the side!!!!" when he is sitting in front of the TV, watching an NBA game in a few years! (If I give you an A, will you give him tickets to a game sometime?!?)
Next week, we will be inspired by Lane and ... any volunteers??
Happy Thursday,
Mrs. B.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012
Class 7/8A:
Picture Day for those who missed it and class photo for tomorrow!! We had a discussion in class today and decided we would all wear RED AND/OR WHITE shirts!!! Just for fun!
Advisory Period tomorrow! We have Dave Beynon, local author, coming to talk to us about how he followed his passion. Also, we have Abby, Jimmy and Cole are telling us about their passions!!
Science 7D:
GET READY TO MAKE YOUR MINI ECOSYSTEMS!!!
Picture Day for those who missed it and class photo for tomorrow!! We had a discussion in class today and decided we would all wear RED AND/OR WHITE shirts!!! Just for fun!
Advisory Period tomorrow! We have Dave Beynon, local author, coming to talk to us about how he followed his passion. Also, we have Abby, Jimmy and Cole are telling us about their passions!!
Science 7D:
GET READY TO MAKE YOUR MINI ECOSYSTEMS!!!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012
7/8A:
- BLUE trip forms in for gr. 8's: River Run Centre Career Day OR Soccer Tournament!
- PHOTO DAY TOMORROW! (And Class Pictures the next day!)
- Don't forget you are to be reading 5x/week and recording it in your agenda.
- HEY CLASS - MR. NEWTON JUST REMINDED ME TO TELL YOU THAT YOU HAVE A GEOGRAPHY TEST ON FRIDAY!!! Study, study, study! (No, you do not have Geography on Friday, but you are still having a test that day!!)
"But, as on the race track, the reasons why matter less than the facts at hand."
- BLUE trip forms in for gr. 8's: River Run Centre Career Day OR Soccer Tournament!
- PHOTO DAY TOMORROW! (And Class Pictures the next day!)
- Don't forget you are to be reading 5x/week and recording it in your agenda.
- HEY CLASS - MR. NEWTON JUST REMINDED ME TO TELL YOU THAT YOU HAVE A GEOGRAPHY TEST ON FRIDAY!!! Study, study, study! (No, you do not have Geography on Friday, but you are still having a test that day!!)
"But, as on the race track, the reasons why matter less than the facts at hand."
Monday, October 15, 2012
Monday, Oct. 15, 2012
7/8A
PLEASE RETURN YOUR CAREER DAY BLUE TRIP FORM TOMORROW!!!
7/8A Language Arts:
Spelling was due today. Please make sure it is in to me.
Science 7C and 7B:
Science test tomorrow! Good luck!
PLEASE RETURN YOUR CAREER DAY BLUE TRIP FORM TOMORROW!!!
7/8A Language Arts:
Spelling was due today. Please make sure it is in to me.
Science 7C and 7B:
Science test tomorrow! Good luck!
Friday, October 12, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
8FI Science:
You have a Cell test on Monday! See you then!
7/8A Language:
Your spelling is due on Monday.
Last chance for apostrophe photos - see Oct. 3rd post for info.
Have a great weekend!
You have a Cell test on Monday! See you then!
7/8A Language:
Your spelling is due on Monday.
Last chance for apostrophe photos - see Oct. 3rd post for info.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
PARENTS...STOP DOING YOUR KIDS' HOMEWORK!!
Please, please don't do your child's homework. I would rather they not do it then have you do it for them! THEY TELL ME!!! They say, "Oh, my Poppa did this for me.", or, "My mom did it. I had Lacrosse." !!!??? Is there too much homework coming home? Please let me know if this is the problem. Write in your child's agenda what you think is an appropriate amount of homework for your child. It can be adjusted!
Thank you for your cooperation.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Class 8B Science:
You have a Cell test tomorrow. Please bring a reading book, so that if you finish early, you can read quietly while other people work.
7/8A: Language
1. Please make sure your apostrophe photos are in - either to my UGCloud account or on a jump drive or printed out.
2. Please make sure your Media Literacy assignment is handed in by tomorrow.
7/8A: Advisory
Thank you so much to Kevin, Eric and Makenna for absolutely fantastic presentations today. Very, very well done. What came across the most is how each of you have found something that you love doing - with Kevin - it's paleontology; with Eric - it's drawing; and, with Makenna - it's animals. Fantastic. And a huge thank you to Mrs. Mathewson, for coming in and talking to us about the animal rescue that your whole family, including Makenna, donate countless hours volunteering for. That rescue is called, Grand River All Breed Rescue, or GRAB Rescue. Here is there website:
G.R.A.B. Rescue
Next week, we will be excited to listen to Abby and Jimmy present for us. Also, we will be having a special guest, Mr. Dave Beynon, published author and local resident. He will be speaking to us about being an author!
7/8A: Science:
You have a test tomorrow! You can have a cheat sheet that is 3"x5" (roughly 8x13 cm). IT BETTER NOT BE BIGGER - because I will CUT it smaller if it is!!!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Biotic vs. Abiotic...hmmm!
Remember our discussion as to whether or not a 'table' could be considered biotic, because it was made out of wood, which is biotic. Well, here is the answer to that!!!
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012
Class 7/8A:
Good morning! I have been back on the Cloud and returned your documents with comments. I apologize that it has taken me this long - there were technical difficulties. Please have a look at my comments and speak to me in class if you have any questions. Also, just FYI - I dont have an apostrophe key on my keyboard at home, so if you notice I am missing any apostrophes - I am sorry!!! LOL!
Mrs. B.
7/8 A Language Arts:
Your apostrophe assignment (5 - 10 photos of apostrophes - either on the Cloud or printed out) is due tomorrow.
Class 7D:
You have a science test tomorrow. Bring your cheat sheet. It can be a piece of paper that is 3 inches by 5 inches (sorry that it is not in metric). No computers needed at this time. Good luck!
Good morning! I have been back on the Cloud and returned your documents with comments. I apologize that it has taken me this long - there were technical difficulties. Please have a look at my comments and speak to me in class if you have any questions. Also, just FYI - I dont have an apostrophe key on my keyboard at home, so if you notice I am missing any apostrophes - I am sorry!!! LOL!
Mrs. B.
7/8 A Language Arts:
Your apostrophe assignment (5 - 10 photos of apostrophes - either on the Cloud or printed out) is due tomorrow.
Class 7D:
You have a science test tomorrow. Bring your cheat sheet. It can be a piece of paper that is 3 inches by 5 inches (sorry that it is not in metric). No computers needed at this time. Good luck!
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012
Class 7/8A:
Language - please finish your Media Literacy handout, front and back.
Class 7B/7C:
Science - you will have a test on Tuesday, October 16th. You can do your test orally if you wish before the test time. Please book at time with me (see schedule outside of my door). The test is on the Roles of Organisms in an Ecosystem AND the Organization of Life (organism - population - community - ecosystem - biome - biosphere). ANY questions, come and see me at ANY break.
Class 8C:
I will see you tomorrow for Science. You do NOT have a test. I did not want you to have to study over the long weekend, so your test will be a week behind everyone else's. (You are welcome!!)
Science: Just something fun!
Make your own SmartBoard!
The original photo bomb!
Language - please finish your Media Literacy handout, front and back.
Class 7B/7C:
Science - you will have a test on Tuesday, October 16th. You can do your test orally if you wish before the test time. Please book at time with me (see schedule outside of my door). The test is on the Roles of Organisms in an Ecosystem AND the Organization of Life (organism - population - community - ecosystem - biome - biosphere). ANY questions, come and see me at ANY break.
Class 8C:
I will see you tomorrow for Science. You do NOT have a test. I did not want you to have to study over the long weekend, so your test will be a week behind everyone else's. (You are welcome!!)
Science: Just something fun!
Make your own SmartBoard!
The original photo bomb!
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Thursday, Oct. 4th: GRADE 8 SCIENCE TESTS!
Science Test: It will be on the organelles and their functions. Also, you need to know the procedure of how to use a microscope. COME BY ANY BREAK I AM THERE (and I'm there almost every single break) to study, play Organelle Concentration or receive help on anything you don't understand. Also, if you want to take the test orally, you need to set up an appointment - because it will take some time. Again, please come see me.
Dates:
Class 8B: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12th.
Class 8FI: MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th.
Class 8C: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17th.
Dates:
Class 8B: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12th.
Class 8FI: MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th.
Class 8C: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17th.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
If you have 3 minutes, students, grab your parents and your siblings and watch this, please. Stand up against bullies!
News anchor addresses bully on TV
Grade 7/8A
SCIENCE:
- Please hand in milkweed weed diagram or game instructions by Friday. If you don't understand what to do, please stop by at any break and ask.
- You will have a test on the Different Roles in an Ecosystem and The Organization of Life next Friday, October 12th. If you have any questions at all, stop by to make sure you understand. If you would like to study together, come to the next Science make up class WITH YOUR CHEAT SHEET (3"x5" card - both sides) and we can study together! Yes, you can make a cheat sheet.
- Draw a scientific diagram (labelled, notes/observations, coloured!!) of a PINEAPPLE WEED - due next Friday. Sorry about the confusion!
Grade 7/8 A
Language:
Be ready to go outside tomorrow a.m.
Contract people - your contracts are due tomorrow please.
News anchor addresses bully on TV
Grade 7/8A
SCIENCE:
- Please hand in milkweed weed diagram or game instructions by Friday. If you don't understand what to do, please stop by at any break and ask.
- You will have a test on the Different Roles in an Ecosystem and The Organization of Life next Friday, October 12th. If you have any questions at all, stop by to make sure you understand. If you would like to study together, come to the next Science make up class WITH YOUR CHEAT SHEET (3"x5" card - both sides) and we can study together! Yes, you can make a cheat sheet.
- Draw a scientific diagram (labelled, notes/observations, coloured!!) of a PINEAPPLE WEED - due next Friday. Sorry about the confusion!
Grade 7/8 A
Language:
Be ready to go outside tomorrow a.m.
Contract people - your contracts are due tomorrow please.
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Wed. Oct. 3 - part deux...
Class 7/8A:
Parents - do you know how SPECIAL your children are?!?!? I asked them to send me a letter/short story/document today, practising using UGCloud. They have made me laugh and cry! You are all amazing!!! I'm writing back to you now. Thank you!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Class 7FI:
- Please hand in all weed diagrams or game instructions by Friday. If you don't understand what to do, please stop by at any break and ask.
- You will have a test on the Different Roles in an Ecosystem and The Organization of Life next THURSDAY, OCT. 11th. If you have any questions at all, stop by to make sure you understand. If you would like to study together, come to the next Science make up class WITH YOUR CHEAT SHEET (3"x5" card - both sides) and we can study together!
- the next Science make up class is: Wednesday, October 10th, 2nd break.
Class 7/8 A:
Language Arts: Assignment due next Thursday, October 11th. You have a choice of either:
1. Take 5 to ten pictures (digital - with a digital camera or iPod, etc) of any signs, posters, advertisements, etc. that have an APOSTROPHE in it!! Then, upload them to the UGCloud and email them to me!!
Or
2. If you are not on UGCloud, take 5 to ten pictures (digital - with a digital camera or iPod, etc) of any signs, posters, advertisements, etc. that have an APOSTROPHE in it!! Then, print them out and bring them to class.
If you do not have a digital camera or an iPod, please let me know. I might be able to ask around and lend you one. This assignment looks at two things: the use of apostrophes, and also media literacy!
- Please hand in all weed diagrams or game instructions by Friday. If you don't understand what to do, please stop by at any break and ask.
- You will have a test on the Different Roles in an Ecosystem and The Organization of Life next THURSDAY, OCT. 11th. If you have any questions at all, stop by to make sure you understand. If you would like to study together, come to the next Science make up class WITH YOUR CHEAT SHEET (3"x5" card - both sides) and we can study together!
- the next Science make up class is: Wednesday, October 10th, 2nd break.
Class 7/8 A:
Language Arts: Assignment due next Thursday, October 11th. You have a choice of either:
1. Take 5 to ten pictures (digital - with a digital camera or iPod, etc) of any signs, posters, advertisements, etc. that have an APOSTROPHE in it!! Then, upload them to the UGCloud and email them to me!!
Or
2. If you are not on UGCloud, take 5 to ten pictures (digital - with a digital camera or iPod, etc) of any signs, posters, advertisements, etc. that have an APOSTROPHE in it!! Then, print them out and bring them to class.
If you do not have a digital camera or an iPod, please let me know. I might be able to ask around and lend you one. This assignment looks at two things: the use of apostrophes, and also media literacy!
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
I'm sorry I'm posting this so late!! DOES ANYONE ELSE NEED A THREE DAY WEEKEND!?
Grade 8's:
You have a science make up test tomorrow. It will be at 2nd break, both halves. You need to bring your first test back signed please!
Class 7/8A:
Nothing!
Grade 8's:
You have a science make up test tomorrow. It will be at 2nd break, both halves. You need to bring your first test back signed please!
Class 7/8A:
Nothing!
Monday, October 01, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
Class 7B and Class 7C:
Great job at the predator/prey game today! Your homework is either:
A. Draw a detailed drawing of a milkweed plant. Make sure to LABEL all parts, including a seed pod. DON'T PICK ONE. The monarchs need them. Please just let them be.
OR
B. Write out Instructions for today's game! Make sure to include:
Class 7/8 A Homework:
- Take home Lamontagne package and show parents. Due back October 15th.
- Spelling Homework: new list given out today! Due October 15th.
OCTOBER NEWS:
Gr. 7 (and 7/8) Science:
- The Grade 7 classes (and my grade 7/8A class) will continue on with Interactions in the Environment. We will build our own mini-ecosystems as we explore what ecosystems need to be sustainable. We will also be looking at our impact on our local environment.
Grade 8 Science:
- Cell work continues! Students are learning to operate a microscope. They are also learning how to do some cool things like prepare a slide and irrigate a sample! We will be continuing to look at cells and their components for the rest of this month, as well as move into organs and tissues.
Grade 7/8 Language Arts:
- Our work on grammar will continue as well as focusing in on certain conventions, such as apostrophes. Our individual novel studies will take up the bulk of our time, and most of our writing will be related to our novel studies. The novel study work is expected to be done in class - not at home. I am encouraging students to leave their novel study books at school. We will begin to look at media literacy and how it impacts our lives.
Grade 7/8 Advisory Class:
- We are talking about our passions and how they might be translated into a job! If students aren't sure what they want to be when they grow up - no problem! But we are hoping to be able to answer questions about how we like to spend our time and finding out what is our 'element'! I am hoping to have guest speakers come in and discuss their passions and careers.
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to call.
Great job at the predator/prey game today! Your homework is either:
A. Draw a detailed drawing of a milkweed plant. Make sure to LABEL all parts, including a seed pod. DON'T PICK ONE. The monarchs need them. Please just let them be.
OR
B. Write out Instructions for today's game! Make sure to include:
- A Title for our game (be creative!)
- The roles of Carnivore, Omnivore and Herbivore - what they do and what they need to get (was 6 water too many? how many food for each?)
- Hiding the food and water stations
- Add in Disease and Natural Disaster as a factor (and maybe scavengers?!?)
- Any other rules that would make it fun and exciting that we didn't think of (like solving the problem of the carnivore - what happens to them?)
Class 7/8 A Homework:
- Take home Lamontagne package and show parents. Due back October 15th.
- Spelling Homework: new list given out today! Due October 15th.
OCTOBER NEWS:
Gr. 7 (and 7/8) Science:
- The Grade 7 classes (and my grade 7/8A class) will continue on with Interactions in the Environment. We will build our own mini-ecosystems as we explore what ecosystems need to be sustainable. We will also be looking at our impact on our local environment.
Grade 8 Science:
- Cell work continues! Students are learning to operate a microscope. They are also learning how to do some cool things like prepare a slide and irrigate a sample! We will be continuing to look at cells and their components for the rest of this month, as well as move into organs and tissues.
Grade 7/8 Language Arts:
- Our work on grammar will continue as well as focusing in on certain conventions, such as apostrophes. Our individual novel studies will take up the bulk of our time, and most of our writing will be related to our novel studies. The novel study work is expected to be done in class - not at home. I am encouraging students to leave their novel study books at school. We will begin to look at media literacy and how it impacts our lives.
Grade 7/8 Advisory Class:
- We are talking about our passions and how they might be translated into a job! If students aren't sure what they want to be when they grow up - no problem! But we are hoping to be able to answer questions about how we like to spend our time and finding out what is our 'element'! I am hoping to have guest speakers come in and discuss their passions and careers.
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to call.
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