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!!!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

Mrs. B.


Education and Technology

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!

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!

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:

1. A Title for our game (be creative!)
2. 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?) 
3. Hiding the food and water stations
4. Add in Disease and Natural Disaster as a factor (and maybe scavengers?!?)
5. 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?)

SUBMIT TO MRS. BIBBY SMITH BY FRIDAY. THE BEST ONE FROM EACH GRADE 7 CLASS WILL GET A LARGE CHOCOLATE BAR OR A LARGE BAG OF CHIPS - THEIR CHOICE...! (no prize for milkweed homework  - your choice.)


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.