Welcome to Mrs. Clarke's Wiki!

 

Welcome students and parents from 8C!  Thanks for stopping by!

 

This site is intended to keep students and parents informed about assignments, tests and important information related to our Grade 8 classroom.  Please check back often for updates.  Any questions or concerns can be sent to: rclarke@prsdmb.ca.

Let's have a great year!

 

 

 

Friday, Jan. 27th

Today I sent home an informational letter for parents about our next field trip to the Imax theatres on Tuesday, Feb. 7th.  Please return the permission form and money by the end of next week.

 

Reminder that our ELA assessment will begin on Tuesday.  This weekend students should review their grammar rules, as well as the essay particulars (read essay booklet).  Don't forget to get your supplies ready: dictionary, pens, pencils, and erasers.

 

Book projects are due by the end of next week.  There are no classes on Friday so the projects will be due on Thursday.  Please spend time working on them this weekend.

 

Please finish sheet 6.4 (blue) on multiplying mixed numbers and improper fractions for Monday.

 

8T and 8R will write a quiz on light sources on Monday.  8C will write theirs on Tuesday. 

Monday is the last day to bring in your empty shoe box or tissue box for Science.

 

The 8R Health rewrite on bones is Monday at noon.  Please review the common and scientific names for the quiz.

 

In French, the Postcard assignment is due on Tuesday.

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Thursday, Jan. 26th

Reminder that there is a dance tonight from 7 - 10 pm.

 

Students are asked to please bring in a shoe box for a Science experiment.  Monday is the last day to bring them in.

8R and 8T will write a quiz on light sources on Monday.  8C will write theirs on Tuesday.  We reviewed for the quiz today.

 

SS test tomorrow on Mesopotamia.  Students are encouraged to study for the test before they go to the dance tonight!!!

 

8R will rewrite the bones Health quiz on Monday for those who received less than 15 out of 20.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 25th

Science tests should be returned signed.  Also, students should please bring a shoe box in for an experiment.

8C was asked to finish The Energy booklet #1 for tomorrow.

 

SS test on Friday - students should be studying every night.  Also, "Legacies" notes are due for tomorrow.  Study by doing.

 

Health re-write on the Bones quiz tomorrow for those who received less than 15 out of 20 on their first quiz.

 

Monday, January 23rd

Reminder for students to return the Ch. 11 & 12 Outsiders comprehension quesions signed.

 

In Science, the graphic organizer on light sources is due tomorrow for 8R and 8C.

All students are asked to bring in a shoe box for an experiment in science.  The box does need to have a lid on it.

 

In SS, students should be preparing for their test on Mesopotamia (Thursday).  They also need to return their pink booklet signed.

 

8C will be writing their Health quiz tomorrow on Bones.  They must be familiar with the connection between the scientific and common names.

 

See you tomorrow!

 

Friday, January 20th

The third book project will be due on January 31st.  Students have to choose a different book project from one that they have already done.  In order to work on the project in class next week, the students should try to finish their books this weekend.

 

The essay good copy is due Monday.

Ch. 11 & 12 Comprehension questions from The Outsiders are coming home for parents to sign.

 

In Math, sheet 6.3 is due for Monday (multiplying proper fractions).  I will be checking for homework completion.

 

8C title pages for Science are due on Monday.

 

In SS, students are reminded to get their pink booklets signed.  They should also start to study for their Mesopotamia test which will be on Thursday or Friday.

 

8C will write their bone quiz in Health on Tuesday.  They need to be comfortable with both the scientific and common names for all the bones.

 

Have a nice weekend!

 

Wednesday, January 18th

Reminder of the field trip tomorrow to Brandon for the Ag Days.  Please have students at the school at 7:15 am.  Students were reminded of appropriate behaviour, as well as to bring comfortable shoes to walk in, a lunch (or money to buy), and a light sweater to wear under their winter jackets.  The forecast calls for extremely cold weather tomorrow and there is a possibility that the trip may be cancelled in the temperature drops too low.  If you are unsure if the trip is still on in the morning, you can call Mrs. Thompson before 7 am at 745-2267.

 

In class, students have been busy typing and editing their Outsiders essay and they should continue to work on them at home tonight.  The good copy of the essay is due Friday or Monday at the latest.

 

Monday, January 16th

Today students received an information letter outlining the details of the ELA and Math assessments that will start at the end of the month.  Please be sure that you receive this letter at home.

Tomorrow are the Gr. 8 Immunizations.  Please be sure that your forms were completed and handed in to the office already.  If not, your child can call home tomorrow and parents can give consent over the phone.

Also, we are still looking for three parent volunteers to join us on our trip to Brandon Ag Days this Thursday.  Please let me know if you are able to join us for the day.

 

The Outsiders essay rough copy is due tomorrow.  We will be editing first thing in the morning.

 

In Math, students were given back their Percents math tests.  Please review the test with your child and sign it.

 

In SS, the students were also given their quizzes back.  Please review and sign.

 

Bone quiz tomorrow for 8R.

 

 

Friday, January 13th

This week in class we started working on our first formal essay.  We are choosing a topic from The Outsiders and are working step by step, following the writing process, to complete this essay.  Most students have finished their jot notes (initial ideas) and their first rough copy is due on Tuesday.  I suggest that the students spend some quiet time this weekend working on their rough copy.

 

On Monday all three classes will write the Science Test on the Heart and Circulatory System.  Today in class we played Jeopardy as a fun way to review for the test.

 

In SS, the pink booklet is due to be finished for Monday.

 

In Health we have been working on Bones and 8R writes their quiz on Tuesday (matching the scientific name to the common name).  8C's will be on Jan. 24th.

 

Have an enjoyable weekend!

 

Thursday, January 12th

Tomorrow is the hockey game in town at the arena.  Students should already have their permission forms in but they also need to remember to bring $2 to pay when they arrive.  The canteen will be open at the arena.

 

In math we have been working with fractions.  Students were asked to finish questions 5-9, 11, and 12 on pg. 202 for tomorrow.

 

Reminder of the science test on the Heart, Circulatory System and Cell Specialization on Monday.

 

In SS, the pink booklet is due for Monday.

 

In French, pg. 41 is due for tomorrow.

 

Wednesday, January 11th

Cover jacket assignment is due tomorrow.  Please take the time to make your assignment attractive and unique.

 

In Math, students are asked to finish sheet 6.1 on Multiplying fractions and a whole number.

 

Reminder of the Science test on Monday.  Students should continue studying at home.

 

There is a map quiz tomorrow in SS.

 

Pg. 41 is due in French for Friday.

 

Please don't forget to hand in both the hockey game and Brandon field trip permission forms.  We are still looking for parent volunteers to come with us to Brandon for the day.  Thanks.

 

Tuesday, January 10th

Please bring back both permission forms as soon as possible.

The Outsiders cover jacket assignment is due on Thursday.  There will not be any more class time for this assignment.

 

Reminder of the Science test on Monday.  Please review a little each night (see test outline).

 

Please finish the math sheet on Adding and Subtracting fractions for tomorrow.

 

In SS, please answer questions 1-12 for tomorrow.

 

Monday, January 9th 2012

Happy New Year and welcome back to school!!!

Today the students were given an informational letter and permission form about a field trip we are taking to the Brandon Ag Days next Thursday, January 19th.  Please read it over, sign the permission form and have your child return it to the office.  We are looking for several parent volunteers so if you are able to join us for the day, please let me know.

Also, parents should receive a permission form in their email today for a Carman Cougar hockey game this Friday.  The students will be travelling to the rink in town to watch a game on Friday afternoon.  The permission form should be in by Wednesday and students need to bring $2 on Friday.

 

Book projects were due today.  If students did not get them finished, they are due tomorrow.  If they are not in tomorrow, they will be working on them over lunch hour.

The Unit 5 vocabulary booklets need to be finished for tomorrow.

 

In Science, I handed out a checklist for the material to study for our next Science test which will be next Monday, January 16th.  We will review all week, but the students should prepare a little each night as well.

 

There is a Wood Working test tomorrow.

 

Have a nice evening.

 

Wednesday, Dec. 21st

Tomorrow is the last day of classes before the holiday break.  The students should read and finish their book project (if they have not done so already) over the holidays.

 

Tomorrow there is a pancake breakfast from 8-9 am.  At 9 am we will leave the school and go curling in town.  Students were asked to sign up in teams with their teachers.  A permission form and $2 is required to participate.  After lunch, the students will be boarding buses to watch a movie in Winkler.  The movie choices are "Sherlock Holmes" or "Alvin and the Chipmunks".  A permission form for this trip needs to be signed as well as pay $10.

 

I wanted to wish the families of 8C all the best as they spent time together with each other over the break.  Merry Christmas!!!

 

Monday, Dec. 19th

Tomorrow we will have a holiday celebration where the students can bring a snack and play games.  This is when we will also do our Secret Santa gift exchange.  In order for this to be a success, all of the students must remember their gifts!!!!!

 

Tomorrow morning there will be a Comprehension test on Ch. 11 and 12 of The Outsiders.  Students were asked to take home their novels tonight to remind themselves of the major conversations and events that occured in these two chapters.  This is the last comprehension quiz for The Outsiders.

Reminder that the second book project is due this Thursday or the first day back in January.

 

Students need to return their vocabulary and comprehension questions signed tomorrow.

 

Reminder that Wednesday is the ski day.  Students that are not skiing and expected to be at school for classes that day.  There is a dance in the evening from 7-10.

 

Thursday, the Grade 8's will be curling in the morning (cost of $2) and going to Winkler to watch a movie in the afternoon (cost of $10 - Movie choices are "Sherlock Holmes" or "Alvin and the Chipmunks").

 

Let me know if you have any questions about what is happening in the last few days of classes.

 

 

Friday, Dec. 16th

Students are bringing home their Ch. 8 & 9 Outsiders comprehension questions to be signed.  Students did not do very well on this assignment.  They are also taking home their Unit 4 vocabulary tests to be signed, where they did much better!

 

There is a Math unit test on Percents on Monday.  Students should be reviewing this weekend (they were also given a practice sheet to study).

 

We will do our Secret Santa exchange next week.  Please have the gift ready for Tuesday.

 

The 2nd book project is due on Thursday (Dec. 22) or the first day back after the break (Mon. Jan. 9th)

 

Thursday, Dec. 15th

Reminder that students should be working on their 2nd book projects.  They are due the last day of classes (Dec. 22) or the fist day back (Jan. 9th).

The class has decided to do a Secret Santa gift exchange with a $10 limit.  Please have the gifts ready for Tuesday next week to exchange.

 

The good copy of the Christmas writing is due tomorrow.  This includes a colourful, seasonal, and unique title page.

On Tuesday next week we will have a test on the final two chapters of the novel The Outsiders (Ch. 11 & 12). 

 

In math we will have a unit test on our Percents chapter on Monday.  For tomorrow, 4 fraction questions are due to be finished as practice.

 

In SS, several students still need to return their tests signed.

 

The 7 & 8 production of "Scrooge" was wonderful today!!  Congratulations to all the students involved!  You should be proud of all your hard work!!

Have a wonderful evening.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 13th

Please read Ch. 10 in The Outsiders for tomorrow.

SS tests need to be signed and returned to school.

 

We will be having a Unit Test on Percents next Monday.  We are starting to review for this test tomorrow.

 

 

Monday, Dec. 12th

Students should be thinking about their 2nd book project as I hand back their first ones today.  Our goal was to have the 2nd one finished by the end of December (next Thursday) or else the first day back at classes (January 9th).  It's up to the students whether they want to finish it by the end of the month and not have to work on it over the holidays, or work on it over the break and have it ready for the first day back.

The Christmas writing rough copy is due tomorrow typed, 12 pt font, 1 1/2 line spacing.

 

In math, the students were asked to finish questions 4-10 on Pg. #148 of Combining Percents.  For question #10, students were asked to follow the 5-step problem format to solve the problem.

 

In SS, the students received their Ancient Structures tests back and are bringing them home for parents to sign.

 

Friday, Dec. 9th

At the end of the day we enjoyed a movie to celebrate reaching our reading goal!  It was a nice way to end the week!

 

Homework for the weekend:

-Vocab Test on Monday (Unit 4) - Everyone must study all the vocab words including their definition, synonym and antonym.

-The Chapter 8 & 9 comprehension questions for The Outsiders are due for Monday.

-We started working on a Christmas/Holiday themed creative writing piece.  The rough copy of this assignment is due Tuesday (typed).  Time will be given on Monday to work on this assignment.

-Math: students need to finish the purple sheet 4.4 on Combining Percents for Monday.

-SS: the Compare and Contrast sheet is due for Monday.

 

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

 

Tuesday, Dec. 6th

Tomorrow is hat day to support the Christmas Cheer Board.  Tomorrow is also the last day to bring in your book orders to receive them before Christmas.

Students are asked to finish reading Ch. 7 of The Outsiders for tomorrow.

I would also like to have the Unit 4 vocabulary test either this Friday or Monday.  We will decide as a class tomorrow.

 

In Science, several students still need to return their Osmosis tests signed.  Also, 8C was asked to finish the chart on arteries, veins and capillaries for tomorrow.

 

In SS, students are asked to finish pg. 52-53 in their textbooks for tomorrow.

 

The French assignment is due tomorrow.

 

Have a warm evening!

 

Monday, Dec. 5th

Tomorrow is the last day to bring in the ski trip form and money!!

Tomorrow is the National day for Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.  To support this cause, all students are asked to dress in white tomorrow.

 

In ELA we will be writing a plural noun quiz tomorrow.  Please review the rules and study with a parent tonight.

 

In Math tomorrow we will be writing a quiz to see how the students are doing on our topic of "Percent of a number".

 

Science Osmosis/Diffusion tests should come back to school signed.

 

In SS, students are asked to read pg. 50 and 51 and finish their Civilization sheet for tomorrow.

 

In French, their "Bienvenue a Carman" assignment is due on Wednesday.

 

Good luck at the Winter Band Concert tonight!!!

 

 

Friday, Dec. 2nd

Reminder that ski trip forms and money are due by Tuesday.

 

If students did not hand in their book project today, it must be handed in on Monday!!!

Unit 4 vocabulary booklets are to be completed by Monday.

We will have a plural noun quiz for grammar on Tuesday.  Students can start studying this weekend by having parents ask them questions from their practice sheet.

 

In Science today, I handed back the Osmosis and Diffusion tests.  The whole grade did very well and most students improved their performance significantly.  Please review the test with your child, sign it, and return it to school on Monday.

8T is asked to finish booklet 10 on how blood moves throughout your body for Tuesday.

 

In SS, students need to read pg. 50 and 51 and finish the civilization sheet for Tuesday.

 

Have a wonderful weekend!!

 

Thursday, December 1st

Welcome to the beginning of December!

Reminder that the ski trip forms and money are due on Tuesday (Dec. 6th).

 

Tomorrow there will be a Ch. 6 comprehension quiz. So that the chapter is fresh in their heads, I recommended that they read it over tonight so they can remind themselves of some of the chapter's details.

The Unit 4 booklet is due to be completed for Monday.

 

In math, students were asked to finish questions #3-6, 8, 10, 11, and 14 on pg. 142 for tomorrow.  We are covering "Percent of a Number" at the moment.

 

There is a SS test tomorrow on ancient settlements and artifacts.

 

Have a great night!

 

Wednesday, Nov. 30th

The Unit 4 Vocabulary synonyms and antonyms are due tomorrow.  We will correct these for marks.

Reminder that students should be working on their book projects at night.  The first one is due Friday, or Monday at the latest.

We will bump back the plural noun test this Friday to next week and instead will write a comprehension test for Ch. 6 in The Outsiders (Friday).

 

Reminder of the SS test on Friday and that the students should be preparing each night for it.

 

Hope all is well!!!

 

Tuesday, Nov. 29th

The Letter to Sodapop (good copy) is due tomorrow (typed, single spaced).

We started Unit 4 vocabulary today and the synonym and antonym section is due on Thursday.

Today we also reviewed the plural of nouns and we will be having a quiz on this on Friday.  Students have a sheet outlining the various rules for making nouns plural.

 

In math, students were asked to finish worksheet 4.3 on "Percent of a Number" for tomorrow.

 

There will be a SS test on the various ancient settlements on Friday.

 

Monday, Nov. 28th

Some students school supplies are running low and its time for them to be replenished.  Many are missing pencils, pens, erasers, whiteout and/or highlighters.  Please check with your child.

Reminder that the ski trip forms and money are due back by Tues., Dec. 6th.  The trip is on Dec. 21st.

 

Students should continue silent reading tonight for 20 minutes.  They should be working every night this week on their 1st book project which is due on Friday (they have a booklet with 12 book project examples).

The students Chapter 5 Outsiders letter to Sodapop good copy will be due on Wednesday.

 

In math, students need to return their pink math assessments signed by parents.

 

Thank you very much for your time.

 

Thursday, Nov. 24th

Tonight is the beginning of parent-teacher conferences.  Students are reminded to bring their portfolio and scrapbook to the interview.  While waiting for your appointment time, feel free to look through the Grade 8 classroom to see your childs work.  After your appointment, I ask that all students take home their 3D animal cell project.

 

Book Project #1 is due next Friday.

Ch. 5 Outsiders letter (rough copy) to Sodapop is due on Monday.

 

Math assessment on converting has gone home for parents to sign.

 

In Art, Tessellation rubric is due Monday.

 

Information about the Ski day in December was emailed home today.  If you didn't receive it, please pick up a paper copy in the office.  Forms are due back by Dec. 6th.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 23rd

Reminder that tomorrow is parent-teacher conferences.  Students are reminded to bring both their portfolio as well as scrapbook to the conference.

 

Students need to continue silent reading for 20 minutes.  We set a due date for our first book project which will be eitherFriday, Dec. 2nd or Monday Dec. 4th.  Students should start working on this as it is only a week away.

Tonight the students need to finish the Ch. 4 Outsiders comprehension questions for tomorrow.

 

Science test tomorrow for all classes!!!!

 

SS project due tomorrow!!!

 

Tessellation rubric due Monday.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 22nd

Ch. 3 Summary and Reflection writing is due tomorrow (rough copies and good copies, in the correct order).

Students should still continue to silent read for 20 minutes each night.  Our goal for term two is to have 4 book projects/IRP's finished.

 

There is a Science test on diffusion, osmosis, and cell permeability on Thursday for all classes.  All students should be studying tonight.  Help is available at lunch tomorrow.

 

In SS, the students ancient settlement and structures are due on Thursday.

 

In Art, the students tessellations are due for tomorrow.

 

Hopefully your child has shown you their portfolio and scrapbook.  After showing them to you, they should return both items to school.

 

Have an enjoyable evening.

 

Monday, Nov. 21st

All students need to be studying for their science test which is on Thursday. Science help is available starting tomorrow at lunch for those who are interested.

 

Students are bringing home their portfolios and scrapbooks tonight.  Please go over these with your child to see how they have been doing in the first term of Grade 8.  Please bring the portfolios and scrapbooks back to the school for our parent-teacher conference.

 

Report card envelopes and Ch. 3 vocab tests should be returned to school signed.

 

In SS, students are asked to continue researching their ancient settlement and structure.  This is due on Thursday.

 

In Art, students are asked to finish their tessellation art for Wed.

 

Friday, Nov. 18th

Report cards for the first term went home with student today.  Parents are asked to sign the envelope that the report card was sent home with to confirm that parents received it.  Please return the envelope on Monday.

There are several students that need to return the parent-teacher conference sheet to sign up for their conference time.  Please bring them to school Monday.  I have sent the letters home again after confirming the times at school.

 

Also, several students still do not have a binder or scrapbook for their portfolio or writing scrapbook.  These must be in on Monday as that is the day we are sending them home for parents to look over.

 

There is a science test on Diffusion, Osmosis, Cell Membrances and Plant cells on Thursday.  Students should begin studying this weekend.

 

Title pages for French are due Monday.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Thursday, Nov. 17th

Today I sent home an informational letter for parents about parent-teacher conferences next week.  Please select a time slot and return it to the school tomorrow.  Appointments will be booked on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Students should continue silent reading for 20 minutes tonight. 

Ch. 3 Summary good copy is due tomorrow (typed and double spaced), as well as the rough copy for their Reflections.

 

In SS, continue researching your ancient settlement and structures.

 

In Science, we set a date for our next test which will be on Thursday, Nov. 24th for all three classes.  A test outline was given to 8T and 8R today.  8C will get theirs tomorrow.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 15th

Welcome to the beginning of Term 2 in 8C!

Students are reminded again to bring a scrapbook.  I would like to have them in class tomorrow so we can start working in them.

 

Several students still need to return their Ch. 2 Comprehension tests signed.  For homework tonight, the students need to finish writing out their rough copy of their Ch. 3 summary.  This should be about a page long and double spaced.

 

In Art the students need to finish colouring their triangles for Thursday.

 

Have a nice evening!

 

Thursday, Nov. 10th

Reminder that there will not be classes tomorrow or Monday.

Students are asked to bring their portfolios back to school if they took them home.  Students also need to have their scrapbooks at school by Tuesday (item from school supplies list).

 

In ELA, students are bringing home their Ch. 2 Outsiders comprehension test.  Please review the test, sign it and have your child return it to school.  Also due in ELA is the Ch. 3 summary jot notes for Tuesday.

 

In Math, students were asked to finish questions 10-14, 16 & 21 on pg. 135 of the textbook on converting between fractions, decimals and percents.

 

In SS, students need to finish their Compare and Contrast sheet.

 

Have a wonderful weekend!  Lest we forget.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 9th

Lots  of homework for 8C tonight unfortunately!

-Ch. 2 comprehension tests are coming home for parents to sign.  How is your child understanding the details of our novel so far?

-In math, students are asked to finish questions 4-10 on pg. 134 and 135.  This will involve converting between fractions, decimals, and percents.  Students should show ALL of their work.

-In SS, students were asked to read pg. 30-41 and answer the first two sections.

-In Health, the Anti-smoking presentations are due tomorrow for 8R and 8C!

 

Friday, Nov. 4th

3rd IRP is due on Wed.

Good copy of The Outsiders character/mind map is due on Monday coloured.

Ch.2 comprehension quiz will be on Tuesday.

 

In SS students need to take home their textbook and notes for their Cro-Magnon test on Monday.

 

In French, their projects are due on Monday.

 

Anti-smoking projects for Health will be due next Tue. for 8R and next Thurs. for 8C.

 

Thursday, Nov. 3

Reminder that the 3rd IRP will be due next Wed. Nov. 9th. 

The Mind Map for the novel The Outsiders will be due on Monday (good copy - coloured)

 

In French, their project is due on Monday.

 

Anti-smoking projects for Health will be due next Tue. for 8R and next Thurs. for 8C.

 

There is a cooking test on Friday, Nov. 4th and a sewing teston Wed. Nov. 9th  These are their last classes in this vertical rotation.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 2nd

Tomorrow for spirit week is Backwards day or Grandparents day.

 

Students still need to read for 20 minutes each evening.  Their 3rd IRP will be due next Wed., Nov. 9th.

 

In Math, several students still need to return their Scientific Notation tests signed.  We recently started a new chapter in Math on Percents.

 

In French, the project that the students are working on will be due on Monday (dream house).

 

Anti-smoking projects for Health will be due next Tue. for 8R and next Thurs. for 8C.

 

There is a cooking and sewing test on Friday, Nov. 4th.  This is their last class in this vertical rotation.

 

Tuesday, November 1st

Welcome to November!!

Students should continue to silent read at home and should be working on finishing their 3rd book.  Their 3rd IRP will be due next week.

 

In Math, students need to return their Scientific Notation tests signed.

 

Have a nice evening.

 

Monday, October 31st

Happy Halloween!!!!  Tomorrow's spirit week day is "Gender Bender" (ie. dress as the opposite sex) or "Fake an injury day".  Everyone should dress up!!! Reminder of the school dance on Thursday.

Today the students were given their math tests on Scientific Notation back.  Parents please review the tests and have them signed.

 

In SS, students were asked to finish questions 1-3 on "Putting Words Together".

 

In French, students' rough copy of their dream school is due tomorrow.

 

Thursday, October 27th

The Outsiders Venn Diagram is due tomorrow.

The unit 3 vocabulary booklet is due to be completed for Monday.

 

In SS, the students are asked to finish "Origins of Life" opinion paper for tomorrow.

 

There will be a cooking and clothing vertical test for those students in their respective classes on Nov. 1st.

 

In French, the students need to finish their school drawings for the end of class tomorrow.  If they won't finish them in class, they should work on them tonight.

 

 

Wednesday, October 26th

Students are reminded that they should be silent reading for 20 minutes every week night.

Vocabulary tests need to be returned, signed.

 

Scientific Notation and Expanded Form test tomorrow.  Please study the extra sheets that were sent home today.

 

 

Tuesday, October 25th

Reminder that tomorrow is Early Dismissal.

 

The 2nd IRP was due on Monday.  Several have not been handed in and need to do so ASAP. 

Yesterday the Unit 2 vocabulary unit test was handed back and sent home for parents to look over.  The class did very well on this test.  Please sign it and have the students return it tomorrow.  Also in class recently, we have started our first class novel, The Outsiders.  Please ask your child about the novel and what they think so far.

 

I have bumped the Scientific Notation test back to Thursday this week.  Math help is available at lunch tomorrow.

 

Have a relaxing evening!

 

Thursday, October 20th

No School tomorrow.

The Apostrophe booklet is due to be completed for Monday.  Also, the 2nd IRP is due for Monday.

 

In Math, students were asked to finish "Communicating wtih Numbers" booklet for Monday.  There will be a Scientific Notation and Expanded form Math test on Wed.  Math help is available at lunch on Mon. and Tues. for students that are interested.

 

8R will have a cell diagram quiz in Science on Monday.  All cell models are due on Tuesday, Oct. 25th.  Students are reminded that this includes a list of material, legend, and a diagram.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Wednesday, October 19th

Vocab Unit 2 test tomorrow.

 

Science Cells tests (purple) need to be signed for tomorrow or else the students will be staying in at lunch.

Reminder that the cell model is due on Oct. 25th.

 

French test need to be signed and brought back for tomorrow.

 

Art portfolios are due tomorrow.

 

Tuesday, October 18th

Students should continue silent reading for 20 minutes each night.  All IRP's have been handed back and the 2nd IRP is due on Oct. 24th.  Students should look over the comments that were made on the 1st one to see how they can improve.

The vocabulary paragraph good copy is due tomorrow typed, with all 10 vocabulary words highlighted.  The Unit 2 vocab test is on Thursday.  Tonight the students should study the remaining ten vocabulary words that they did not study last night.  Students need to be able to use the words in a sentence, write the definition, and know some synonyms and antonyms.

 

In math, students are asked to finish questions #4, 5, 6, 7 a), b), 8 a), b), 9, 10, 12 in their green sheet on Scientific Notation and Expanded Notation for tomorrow.  There will be an informal assessment on these topics tomorrow in class.

 

In Science, several students still need to return their purple tests signed.  8T will be writng their cell diagram location quiz tomorrow.  8R will write their quiz on Monday.

The Science 3D cell model will be due on Tuesday, Oct. 25th.  The students have all been given class time to work on designing their cell.  Now, they have to take their design home and build their cell. 

 

In Art, the students' Portfolios are due tomorrow.

 

Monday, October 17th

In vocabulary, the paragraph rough copy is due tomorrow.  Reminder that the Unit 2 vocab test is on Thursday so students should start studying the first 10 words tonight.

 

In Math, the re-tests were returned and need to go home to be signed.

 

In Science, several students still need to have their Cells and Systems test (purple) signed.  Students will also be bringing home a pink sheet that is their Function quiz for parent's signature.  8C will write their cell diagram quiz tomorrow and 8T will write theirs on Wed.

3D cell model assignment will be due on October 25th. 

 

SS sheet from class today is to be finished for tomorrow.

 

Friday, October 14th

Students should continue silent reading over the weekend.  Reminder that the 2nd IRP is due Oct. 24th

We set a test date for our Unit 2 vocab test which will be next Thursday.

 

Science tests were returned to all classes.  Parents should review the tests, sign them, and have the students return them on Monday.

8R will write their Functions test on Monday.  8C will write their cell diagram quiz on Tuesday and 8T will write theirs on Wed.

 

Have an enjoyable weekend!

 

Thursday, October 13th

Bio Poems are due tomorrow.  Please take the time to put that extra effort into the poster.  These will be posted in our classroom for the whole year so lets put the effort in now so that you are proud of them!

 

Math re-write will be tomorrow at lunch.  The students that are re-writing were given their original tests back to study.  Lets improve those original marks!

 

8T and 8R were given their Cells and Systems tests back today.  We corrected in class and the students will be bringing them home for parents to look over and sign.  A re-write is optional if the students approach me outside of class time about it.

8C will write their Functions test tomorrow and 8R will write theirs on Monday.

All students have been given their first design project in Science which is to create a 3D cell model.  All students should be looking at home for materials for their cell models.

 

**Tomorrow our class will have a small class party in the afternoon to celebrate reaching our class reading goal for September!!  The students are bringing a movie to watch and they can also bring a snack and a drink if they would like!

 

Tuesday, October 11th

Silent Read for 20 minutes tonight.  They should be close to finishing their 2nd book, if they have not done so already, and should be looking at Sept. 24th as the next IRP due date.

 

In Math today I handed back the Perfect Square tests.  The tests have gone home and you should review it with your child.  Those under 75% are asked to come in for math help tomorrow and Friday and will re-write the test on Friday.  It is crucial that the students understand these concepts as they will see them at least twice more in our math exams.

 

8R will write their Organelle spelling test tomorrow.  8T will write their Functions test on Thursday and 8C will write theirs on Friday.

 

Have a good night.

 

Friday, October 7th

Congratulations to the students of 8C who read 18,828 pages in September!!!  Wow!  Great work!!!  Students should still continue to silent read for 20 minutes tonight as well as one other time over the weekend.

Unit 2 vocabulary booklet needs to be completed for Tuesday.  This will be corrected for marks.

 

8C and 8T will write their Science organelle spelling test on Tuesday.  There are 12 organelles that they will have to spell.  8R will write theirs on Wed.  The students of 8C should also start to look for materials at home for their 3D cell model project.

 

In French, the students timetable sentences are due for Tuesday.

 

Thursday, October 6th

Tomorrow is Picture Day!

Vocab tests still need to  be returned to school signed by a parent.

We started a new assignment in ELA this week and it is to create a Bio Poem.  Students are asked to have the rough copy of their Bio Poem finished for tomorrow.

The Unit 2 vocabulary booklets need to be completed for Tues.

 

In Science, we started to discover what organelles are inside the animal cell.  8T and 8C will have their spelling test (yes, I said spelling test) on these 12 organelles on Tuesday.

 

Reminder that Monday is Thanksgiving and thus there are no classes.  Have a great night!!

 

Wednesday, October 5th

Students were given their picture order sheet today.  Students need to decide on a pose and background colour for Friday.

 

SS timelines are due tomorrow.

 

In ELA, the students were given back their Unit 1 Vocabulary Tests.  These test are going home for parents to review and sign and the students should bring them back tomorrow.

 

In French, the students' timetables are due on Friday.

 

Tuesday, October 4th

Reminder that Picture Day is this Friday, October 7th.

 

Tomorrow is the math test for 8C!  We reviewed everything for the test at the end of the day today and they were also given another sheet to practice tonight.  Please be sure that they spend time practicing these concepts.

 

Also due tomorrow for both 8R and 8C is their Health Triangle Posters.  They should include a variety of pictures illustrating the three sides of Health.

 

In SS, the students' personal timelines are due on Thursday.   They should be close to finishing this assignment at this point.

 

In French, the students are asked to finish their timetable for Friday.  This needs to be colour coded.

 

Several students have not handed in either their 1st IRP or their Vocabulary Evidence of Learning poster.  If these assignments are not handed in by tomorrow morning, they will be staying in at lunch to finish them.

 

Have a nice evening. 

 

Monday, October 3rd

Welcome to the beginning of October.  Hard to believe that a month has passed already!

 

In Math, the students are asked to finish the yellow review sheet for tomorrow.  This homework will aid in their preparations for the math test on Wednesday (on Perfect squares, square roots, squaring a number and estimating square roots). 

 

Tomorrow is the Science test for all three classes and everyone should be studying!  Be sure to review all notes and look over everything that is on the "Test Checklist".  Students should study by making flash cards, re-writing out notes and/or getting parents to ask questions.

 

The Health Triangle poster is due on Wed. for 8R and 8C.

 

Thursday, Sept. 29th

Reminder that there are no classes tomorrow due to a Divisional Inservice.

 

In ELA this weekend, the students need to finish their IRP as well as their vocabulary evidence of learning poster.

 

In math, we are at the end of our 1st unit in the Number strand and will be having a test on Wed. Oct. 5th.  Students have been working on a Review Sheet for this.

 

In Science, today the last class finished their grasshopper dissection.  Ask your child for more details about the dissection and what they thought about it.  There will be a Mid-Unit Test in Science next week on Tuesday, October 4th for all three classes.  An outline of everything that will be on the test was handed out to students.  They should start to study for the test this weekend.

 

In SS, a deadline has been set for their Personal timelines: Thursday, Oct. 6th.

 

In Health, today was the last period in class to work on their Health Triangle posters.  These posters should be coming home to be finished and are due on Wednesday, Oct. 5th.

 

Have a wonderful weekend!!

 

Wednesday, Sept. 28th

Tomorrow is our first Vocabulary Test and students should be reviewing all 20 words tonight to prepare!!!

Today we also set a due date for our first IRP write up which will be on Monday.  If students can't make this deadline they should speak to me privately.  Also due on Monday is the students Evidence of Learning posters (vocabulary).

 

Tomorrow is the Terry Fox run and all students need to bring in their pledges.  Let's see how much money we raised as a school!

 

Have a nice night.

 

Tuesday, September 27th

Tonight the students should continue to study for their vocabulary Unit test by studying the last ten words.  Once again they should know synonyms, antonyms, the definition, and how to use the word in a descriptive sentence.  The Unit Test is this Thursday.

 

Today I set our first Science Test date for next Tuesday, October 4th for all three classes.  I will hand out a test checklist so that the students are aware of what material it will cover.  Tomorrow in Science, 8C will complete the grasshopper dissection.

 

Reminder that the Terry Fox run is this Thursday starting at 11:45 am. Any donations that can be brought in would be greatly appreciated! At the end of the day today the students watched a serious and impacting video about Terry's life.  Ask your child about the video and what they thought.

 

Have a great night.

 

Monday, September 26th

Hopefully everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable weekend! 

This is our last week of September and thus the last week to work towards our September reading goals!  Let's push ourselves in the last week to meet our personal and class goals!  To do this, students should silent read at home for at least 20 minutes tonight.

 

In ELA, the students are asked to finish pg. 46 and 47 on Adjectives for tomorrow.  We have also set our first Vocabulary Unit test for this Thursday.  I suggested that the students take home their list of words tonight to start studying the first ten words.  They should be able to define each word, list some synonyms and antonyms, as well as use the word in a descriptive sentence.  Tomorrow they will study the remaining ten words.

 

In Science, students are still encouraged to bring in grasshoppers for our dissection.  We really need grasshoppers from 8T and 8R.

 

In SS the students have started to work on a personal timeline.  At home the students have been asked to look for pictures and decide on specific events that have been important to them throughout their lives.  More work on this in class this week.

 

See you tomorrow!

 

Thursday, September 22nd

If the students did not hand in their Friendly Letter or return their Math assessment signed, they need to do so tomorrow.

 

Students need to continue their Silent Reading for 20 minutes each night.  The students should be close to finishing their first book by now.

 

In Science, the students are asked to bring in grasshoppers for our first dissection.  Please bring them in on Monday in a disposable container.

 

Monday is the gym riot and the students are encouraged to wear their team colours (red, blue, white, black).  Students know which team they are on.

 

This upcoming weekend is our last weekend to raise money for the Terry Fox run.  Please try and raise money for this worthy cause.

 

I will not be in class tomorrow so I hope the students have a wonderful time at the dance tonight and a great day tomorrow.  See you Monday!

 

Wednesday, September 21st

Reminder that the dance is this Thursday starting at 7 pm.  Another reminder that students should continue to raise money for the Terry Fox run which is on Sept. 29th.

 

In ELA students should continue to Silent Read for 20 minutes tonight.

 

In Math, the students will be bringing home their first assessment to be looked over and signed by a parent.  Please discuss with your child how they feel they are doing in math so far this year.  Also due in math is the yellow sheet "3.3 on Estimating Square Roots" (due tomorrow).

 

In Science, students have been asked to try and collect grasshoppers for our first dissection.  Please bring them in a disposable container.

 

In Health, the students have begun to create a Health Triangle poster.  Students are asked to bring in magazines, brochures and pictures to put on their posters.  8R needs these items for tomorrow and 8C should have them by Monday.

 

Have a nice evening!

 

Monday, September 19th

For homework tomorrow the students are reminded to continue their silent reading for 20 minutes.  Students are also asked to finish the last two pages of Unit 1 vocabulary for tomorrow.

 

Have a great night.

 

Friday, September 16th

This past week students brought home a Terry Fox pledge form.  I hope that the students will try and raise as much money as they can to support this important research for Cancer.  Our Terry Fox run will take place on Sept. 29th.

 

Next week there will be a school dance on Thursday, starting at 7 pm.

 

For homework this weekend the students should be reading for a total of 40 minutes.  They are also asked to finish their rough copy of their Friendly Letter for Monday.  The letter needs to have the proper structure of a letter and should include 4 paragraphs.

 

In Math we have been continuing our practice on Perfect Squares and Square Roots.  Students were asked to finish all of the assigned questions on pg. 85 of their textbook.  I will be checking for homework completion on Monday.

 

Have a wonderful weekend and see everyone back on Monday!

 

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Tonight the students should continue their 20 minutes of Silent Reading to help them reach their reading goals.

In SS, the students are asked to finish their Scavenger Hunt for tomorrow.

 

Reminder that students should bring back the signed portion of the parent letter that went home yesterday.  Students should also bring in $10 if they would like to purchase a Student Membership through Student Council.

 

See you tomorrow!

 

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

 

There are several students who have not brought in the following items:

-Registration Forms

-$5 paper fee

-Tissue Boxes

-Immunization Forms

 

Please bring these items in as soon as possible.

 

This morning in ELA we continued our silent reading and updated our reading calendars.  Next we worked on our Vocabulary Program and we started Synonyms and Antonyms.  This section is due tomorrow.  Ask your child for more information on the words we learnt today.

Also for homework in ELA, students should continue their 20 minutes of daily reading.

 

In math we worked on assignment 3.1 on Perfect Squares and this sheet is due to be completed for tomorrow.

 

In SS Mrs. Thompson asked the students to finish questions 1-12 in their Scavenger Hunt for tomorrow.

 

In Science we have continued to work under the Cells and Systems cluster.  Students have all designed their own title pages and we also started discussing the Characteristics of Living Things.  8R's title page is due tomorrow.

 

At the end of the day today I also sent home a Parent Letter outlining how your child's year in Grade 8 will look.  Please read over the letter, sign the bottom and return it with your child tomorrow. Thank you.

 

Have a wonderful evening.

 

 

Friday, September 9th, 2011

 

I enjoyed meeting all the Grade 8 students this past week. We had a lot of fun getting to know each other and i'm sure that will carry on throughout the year!

 

On Friday our class worked on setting a goal for the number of pages that we could read as a class in the month of September.  I was thrilled with the number we came up with: 17,000 pages!!! Great job 8C! So in order to reach our goal and have our classroom party, we need to start reading. This includes 20 minutes every week night plus a little extra on the week-ends. Also, please remember to bring your novel with you to class everyday so that we can read during ELA.

 

In Math, we started our first strand in the curriculum which is the number strand. Together we started learning about Perfect Squares and Square Roots. More practice on that this upcoming week.

 

In science, we started discussing our first unit, Cells and Systems. Students started with a graffiti activating activity to get them thinking about cells.  Students also created a title page related to our topic.

 

In Health, we discussed the definition of Health and the three components to it: Physical, Social, and Mental health. An assignment will be handed out next week and the students were asked to look at home for pictures or drawings that relate to these three aspects. Class time will be given to start working on this assignment.  

 

Hope everyone has a great week-end!