I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me !... Phil 4:13

Sunday, 25 November 2018

HOMEWORK

THIS WEEK'S WORK


NOVEL STUDY
Continue to read novel and complete handouts. Read one chapter every two days. Read slowly and thoughtfully. Ask yourself questions as you read. The goal is not to rush but to enter into the novel and put yourself in the story. Remember to do a close reading. Read multiple times so that you understand.


MATH
Watch videos and lessons on google classroom. Complete handouts.

GEOGRAPHY
Use your device to complete a web quest and handout  https://sites.google.com/a/bsdvt.org/webquest-five-themes-of-geography/webquest-


SCIENCE
Watch video on density and buoyancy below.


I miss you guys very much and I am eager to return to school soon. 


Tuesday, 20 November 2018

HOMEWORK

I am ill and can not be at school for the rest of the week.   I am posting the work that I will give to my supply. I have also put it on google classroom
MATH
Chapter 3. Pages 90-97, Watch the videos below

NOVEL STUDY
Continue to read novel and complete handouts

LANGUAGE
Watch ppt lesson on Irony. Complete handout


GEOGRAPHY
Watch ppt and complete handouts


MATH

NOVEL STUDY



MATH



 Watch video. Answer questions on page 91 of math textbook.

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

HOMEWORK

GEOGRAPHY
Watch video and complete handout

NOVEL STUDY
Complete questions on second chapter.


Reminders
-We visit St. John Paul tomorrow Please remember your permission forms. 
- Report cards went home today. Parents, please let me know if you want your interview time. 

Monday, 12 November 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete #6-14

LANGUAGE
Complete vocabulary on handout

GEOGRAPHY
Complete handout


INQUIRY
Presentations will begin tomorrow.

Reminders
-Report cards go home tomorrow. Parents, please return the  interview time form.
- We visit our local high school on Wednesday. Permission forms have gone home today. Parents, please sign and return. We will go by school bus. Students should bring a packed lunch or money to buy lunch at the school cafeteria.
-Chocolate boxes will be handed out on Thursday.
-Good job on our Remembrance Day assembly!!!

Sunday, 11 November 2018

Notice

Our Remembrance Day assembly will takes place in the school gymnasium at 10:00 am. Students, please remember to be at school in your costumes or uniform by 8:15 am. Parents, I hope you can join us.

Friday, 9 November 2018

Just a reminder:

We are NOT going to Mass at St. Joseph's Church this morning. See you at school at 9 am. 

Wednesday, 7 November 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch ppt on blog. Complete the first three pages of math booklet

WRITING
Type up your autobiography on google doc. Share it with on google classroom

Type up your poem of Two Voices


Reminders
- Our Remembrance Day assembly is on Monday. Parents are invited to attend.
-Think about your costume.


Congrats to the Intermediate boys, especially our own Alex, Arcan, Daniel, Gabe, Tayshawn and Klemens for your first place finish at today's Divisional Tournament!. I'm sure Ms. Bertin and O'Neill are very proud of you!

Thursday, 1 November 2018

MATH

There will be no student council tonight. There will be no mass tomorrow morning.

I'm really proud of our grade 8 leaders!!! You did a fine job planning, organizing and running yesterday's Halloween Dance. Great work!!

Tuesday, 30 October 2018

Tomorrow is our Halloween Dance fundraiser. Please remember your donations( food, drinks and decorations. Student Council members should be at school by 8 am!

Friday, 26 October 2018

HOMEWORK


MATH
Complete handout on Multiplying Decimals. Math quiz returned. Parents, please sign.

SCIENCE
Science test has been returned. Parents, please sign.


INQUIRY
Project is due on Thursday.




Reminders
- Permission form for chocolate sales has gone home today. Please return as soon as possible.
-Our Halloween Dance will take place on Wednesday. Please remember your donations ( food, decorations, etc)
- Picture order are due on Thursday
- High school application forms are due on Wednesday.


Thursday, 25 October 2018

Wednesday, 24 October 2018

HOMEWORK

INQUIRY
Work on project

MATH
Watch vid below

SCIENCE
Review notes.


WRITING
Work on essay.


Reminders
-Student Council meeting tomorrow after school till 4:30pm.

MATH

Tuesday, 23 October 2018

RELIGION

Introduction
Attention! Yesterday was the feast of John Paul 2nd.  
Task
You and your classmates will do some research about Saint Pope John Paul II.  You will create a poster with the most important facts about him. First, you need a sheet of paper, and your invisible investigator hats. 
Process
Step 1: Write down Pope John Paul II's real name, before he became Pope (hint: see the links below!)
Step 2: On your sheet of paper, answer the following questions:
     1) When was he born, and when did he die?
     2) Where did he live?
     3) What were three great things he did to lead Catholics closer to God?
     4) What miracle(s) have been done for his beatification and canonization?
Step 3: Take this information, and make a large poster which includes
     1) A visual of Saint Pope John Paul II
     2) Information about when and where he lived
     3) 3 important bits of information about his life


Here are some helpful websites to use during your search for information and visuals:
Pope John Paul II:
http://www.biography.com/people/john-paul-ii-9355652#awesm=~oC8c6Kj42MMWN5  Biography of JPII
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20jU8PJDl04   Awesome video about JPII!
http://nypost.com/2014/04/20/canonization-of-popes-john-paul-ii-john-xxiii-to-draw-millions-to-rome/ News article about his canonization

Monday, 22 October 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete #3-13 page 36.


INQUIRY
Work on project. Its is due on November 1st.


WRITING
Work on your autobiography


SCIENCE
Research and plan your water filtration device.


Reminders
- High school applications went home on Friday. They are due on October 30, 2018
- Photo orders  went home today.
- Student Council meeting tomorrow and Thursday after school.



Wednesday, 17 October 2018

SCIENCE

Today we discussed salinity and desalination methods. Make sure you can define both terms

Salinity is the 'saltiness' of a body of water.
The concentration of dissolved salt in a given volume of water is called salinity.
Freshwater has very little salt. Sea water has a lot more. 


Watch the video below.

MATH

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete handout


SCIENCE
Read pages 36-37. Make notes. Complete today's assignment


WRITING
Continue to work on essay. Write, edit or revise your first and second body paragraph.

HEALTH
Work on your Inquiry project. It is due on November 1st.


Reminders
-Curriculum Evening tomorrow night form 6:30 -7:30pm.


Many thanks to Kaiya, Jada, Rayshawna, Marissa and Isabella for helping out at the regional cross country meets.  Great work!!!


Tuesday, 16 October 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch vids below.

SCIENCE
Ensure yesterday assignment is completed.


WRITING
Continue to plan autobiographical essay.
Work on one of your body paragraphs.

Reminders
Curriculum Evening is on Thursday from 6-7 pm.

THE PARAGRAPH

oday we discussed the pargraph:

MATH

Thursday, 11 October 2018

Homework

Math
Work on booklet. Review returned quiz.



Health
Work on Inquiry. Keep track of your information in your Inquiry Log.


Reminders
-Mass tomorrow morning.
- Good luck to our cross country runners Joe and Seanne. Many thanks to our helpers Jada, Kaiya and Rayshanna.


Monday, 1 October 2018

Saturday, 29 September 2018

HOMEWORK

Math
Complete both handouts

Science
Complete handout. Finish your gizmo report.

Reminders
-Remember we're baking on Wednesday. Bring in your ingredients.
-Bring in your Terry Fox pledges.

Have a great weekend.


Thursday, 27 September 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete handout

SCIENCE
Log onto Gizmo. Complete Handout on Water Cycle

Reminders
-No mass tomorrow.

Wednesday, 26 September 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch Video. Complete handout

LANGUAGE
Watch video.  Complete handout


RELIGION
Read Dumb, Directionless and Defenceless. Highlight unfamiliar words or parts that you have interesting or wonder about.


Reminders
-No mass on Friday.
-Start getting your Terry Fox pledges.

Good luck to our Flag Football teams!

MATH

LANGUAGE

Monday, 24 September 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete page 18 #3-7

Reminders
-No MASS this Friday.

Friday, 21 September 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch lesson on google classroom
Complete handout

LANGUAGE
Watch vid below. Complete handout on hyperboles

NOVEL STUDY
Reread chapter 1. Complete handout and journal. This is due Wednesday.

SCIENCE
Quiz on Monday

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, 20 September 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch vid. Complete handout. Get quiz signed.

LANGUAGE
Watch vid. Find examples of hyperboles in chapter 1 of novel.


Reminders
-Tomorrow is the last day for ordering personalized sports jersey.
-Mass tomorrow morning. Be at church at 8:45 am.

LANGUAGE

MATH

Tuesday, 18 September 2018

HOMEWORK

Practise the Prime Factorization and Ladder Method on the handout





Reminders
-Pope High Visit today. Please check out the Pope Open House.

Thanks Leger alumni Victoria, Vanessa and Prestine for presenting!!! Thanks also to Mrs Vigliatore (another Leger Alumnus)  and Mrs D'Souza!!

Monday, 17 September 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
 Complete handout

SCIENCE
Read pages 12-17. Answer #1-4
Quiz tomorrow on last week's concepts


LANGUAGE
Complete handout on Themes.

HEALTH
Post your Inquiry Question.


Reminders
-Yearbook on sale.
- Pope IB Open House is Tomorrow evening. Please attend.

September 18, 2018
(International Baccalaureate Program Only)
685 Military Trail, Scarborough

Tomorrow, we begin our novel

Friday, 14 September 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH

Watch vid below. Complete handout. Get quiz signed.

 ART
 Nature Photo Project is due on Friday.

 HEALTH INQUIRY
 Rewatch health vid on blog. Choose a question you would like to research.

 Reminders
-Newsletters and Student Update Forms have gone home. Please return.
-Yearbooks are on sale.



 Have a great weekend!!!

Thursday, 13 September 2018

CATHOLIC MEMES THAT ROCK





I did not create any of these memes. They are used without permission. I thank the super creative people who made them. 

Wednesday, 12 September 2018

HEALTH INQUIRY
Rewatch health vid on google classroom entitled Think Before You Drink.
Prepare a thick Inquiry Question. Is there something you would like to find out more about?


MATH
Complete handout. Yesterday's Pop Quiz has been returned. Parents, please sign.

Reminders
-Mass at St. Joseph on Friday. Be at church at 8:45am
- Activity Fee is due.
- Cross country practices have begun. Please see Mrs Cronin.
-Kindergarten and day care are looking for grade 8 monitors at morning and afternoon recesses. Anyone interested in helping out, please see me asap.
-Gym on Friday. Bring gym clothes.


Tuesday, 11 September 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch video. Complete  #7-10 , page 10




Science
Watch video and post private comments on google classroom



Reminders
-Mass on Friday at St. Joseph. Be at church for 8:45am
- Make sure you're registered on
-Get Student Internet Agreement signed.

Readwork.org/Student

Gizmo

Googleclassroom.

Monday, 10 September 2018

TODAY'S ART LESSON

ACTIVE LOOKING WITH OUR IPHONES



HOMEWORK

Math
-Page 6 Complete 3-10
Science
Page 13. Continue making notes. Answer #1-3
Watch video
Religion
Watch vid below.

Reminders
-Activity fee letter has been sent home. Please return.
-Cross country practices begin next week.
-We will be going to Mass on Friday mornings. Letter will go home tomorrow



Day's Notes

What is Water?
- All living things need water. We need water to survive
-Towns and cities are built around water.
-Pure Water has no taste, no colour and no smell.  Water in nature ( oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds ) is not pure. 
-Many substances can dissolve in water.  Most of the human body is water. Plants and animals are made  up of water. 
- Water is important because is keeps us alive :
1) It keeps us cool- We sweat.
2)  Water transports substances around our body
3) We need  clean water to be healthy
4) Water is an important solvent in which  important chemical reactions can take place. 

RELIGION

CLASS POLL


Getting to Know Each Other




SCIENCE





Friday, 7 September 2018

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES

All Toronto Catholic District School Board secondary schools welcome future students and their families to open houses each fall. Parents of both Grade 7 and 8 students are encouraged to attend. This is an opportunity to meet some of the staff, check out school facilities and learn more about the various programs, services and activities as you prepare for Catholic secondary school education.

All start times are at 7pm, unless otherwise indicated. 

September 18, 2018
(International Baccalaureate Program Only)
685 Military Trail, Scarborough

September 25, 2018
685 Military Trail, Scarborough

September 26, 2018
(Visual Arts and Music) 36 Greenfield Avenue, North York
6:00 pm

September 27, 2018
(Drama and Dance) 36 Greenfield Avenue, North York
6:00 pm

October 3, 2018


3200 Kennedy Road, Scarborough

October 4, 2018


100 Brimley Road South, Scarborough

211 Steeles Avenue East, North York

3379 Bayview Avenue, North York


 October 10, 2018

959 Midland Avenue, Scarborough
6:00PM




60 Rowena Drive, North York



October 11, 2018

40 Sewells Road, Scarborough




49 Felstead Avenue, Toronto


October 16, 2018

4640 Finch Avenue East, Scarborough

Neil McNeil (All Boys)
127 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto (Scarborough)
6:30



October 17, 2018
Notre Dame (All Girls)
14 Malvern Avenue, Toronto (Scarborough)
6:30PM 








Thursday, 6 September 2018

HOMEWORK

Have a conversation with your parents. Ask them why they enrolled you in a Catholic school?

Wednesday, 5 September 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Page 3. Do you remember 5-10


Reminders
-Cross country practice start in the next couple weeks. I hope many of you try out.

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE


Tuesday, 4 September 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch video below
List two things you learned.

ART
Complete name plate


Reminders
- School Jersey order forms have gone home.
-Mr Bell's Funeral Mass will be on Friday September 7 at 11 am
- Parents, please refer to the September newsletter that was sent home today
MATH



What is the difference between a factor and a multiple?

Monday, 3 September 2018

First Day of School

Tomorrow is the first day of Grade 8 , 2018-2019. I am excited to get to know each and everyone of you. Here's to a new school year of fun, learning and leadership! It's your last year at Cardinal Leger beforee you embark on high school. Let's do this grade 8s!!!!



Let's make this the best year ever!  God Bless! Get a good night sleep !

Friday, 29 June 2018


Have  a great summer!!! Its been a great year. Take care.

Monday, 25 June 2018

-Talent show tomorrow from 9:30-11:45am

- Running Club Assembly Wednesday afternoon.

- Thursday Grade 8 Picnic.

- Yearbooks on sale this week.


Thursday, 7 June 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch volume video below

SCIENCE
Watch buoyancy and density videos below.
Review 7.6.

 Reminders
-History, science and math have been returned this past week. Parents, please sign!
-Graduation letter has been sent home. Money is due on Thursday. June 14th, 2018.
-Graduation Ceremony and Dance will be on June 21st.
-Graduation Mass will be on June 20th.



MATH

SCIENCE

Thursday, 31 May 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Review math video below. Complete math handout. 


HISTORY
Read pages 58-61 of handout on Challenges faced by British Colonies. Complete #1-5 on Webquest

No Mass tomorrow.

MATH

MATH



Tuesday, 8 May 2018

TOMORROW'S WORK

Tomorrow is our Track and Field Tournament. I will be attending with the other coaches and athletes. My class will be dispersed.
Here is the work, you will be doing tomorrow

Math
Complete handout (I gave it to you today)

Language
Work on your Photo Essay

History

Rewatch the first part of movie. Try to find two samples of conflict in movie Birth of a Nation (John A MacDonald). (Consult the handout that I gave you today on conflict)


HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!


Monday, 7 May 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch vid below


YEARBOOK
Work on your page


DANCE
Work on your routine


Reminders
- Track Meet on Wednesday. I will be attending  with track and field athletes. Of you are not on the team you will be dispersed. I will post the day's work on the blog the night before.

- Bingo Night is on Thursday. I look forward to see you all there. Special thanks for our planning committee.

-Skills Canada Field Trip tomorrow. Bring your packed lunch. Wear Spirit Wear.


MATH

Thursday, 3 May 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch video Angle Basics.  Name three concepts that you have just learned.


HISTORY
Watch  first thirty minutes of movie A Birth of a Nation.
Read pages 54-55 in text. Identify three challenges John A MacDonald faced.
Identify three differences between George Brown and John A MacDonald.

Reminders
-Photo Proofs have gone home today. Please return by May 15th.

HISTORY

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

HOMEWORK

HISTORY
Watch video below.  Reread pages  47.


WRITING
Your skit is due tomorrow.

Reminders
Montreal permission forms and itinerary has been sent home.  Please bring your signed consent forms back on Friday
Shot put tryouts continue tomorrow.

HISTORY

Today we discussed the issue of political violence. We talked about the Fenians. Were they freedom fighters or terrorists? Why do some people turn to violence to accomplish political goals?

Watch the video below. Be ready to discuss on Friday

STORY OF FORMER BELIEVER IN POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Thursday, 19 April 2018

GRADUATION PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN TOMORROW 
Please wear your school uniform. Boys, you should be in a white collared shirt and tie. 

Wednesday, 18 April 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete handout


INQUIRY
Presentations continue tomorrow. Great job today!


HISTORY
Watch vids below

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch video below

HEALTH
Inquiry project is due tomorrow!


HISTORY
Watch videos below. Read pages 34-39.


RELIGION/DRAMA
Skit will be performed tomorrow.

THE RAILWAY

Wednesday, 4 April 2018

HOMEWORK

HISTORY
Review the day's notes. 

Reminders
Easter Mass will be at school
Spirit Day fundraiser will be next Wednesday.

HISTORY

Today we discussed  THE FINANCIAL REASONS FOR CONFEDERATION

A Change in Britain’s Attitude    
England did not want to be responsible for taking care of the colonies anymore.
Up until this time, England took care of BNA colonies since England needed this land for a souce of food. England bought a great deal of the food that grew in North America, but now England did not want to buy their food only from its colonies. It also wanted to do business with other countries. So, if the colonies came together to form a country, then together they would make their business stronger. 
Change in US  Trade Policy

In 1865-6, the Reciprocity Treaty between BNA and the United States ended. The United States no longer wanted free trade with BNA. 


Tuesday, 3 April 2018

HISTORY


Before 1867, Canada was called British North America (BNA). It was not a country. It was divided into areas called colonies. A colony is an area under the control of another country. Britain was the mother country of these colonies. 
It defended its colonies in British North America and had a special trade relationship with them.

 Why did  the colonies of British North America joined together to become the country of Canada. 

This joining together of colonies into a country is called Confederation. 

Today we discussed that fear of American attack.

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete handout
IXL questions online


HISTORY
Review the day's notes.
Why were people in BNA afraid of attack by the Americans in the 1800s.


RELIGION/WRITING
Write a news article about the Resurrection of Our Lord. Pretend you were a reporter back then. Use your gospel account for evidence. Use the rubric. Rough draft is due tomorrow.
(Get of Test exemption cards) are available for typed level 4 good copies that have been submitted before 9 am tomorrow!



Reminders
- Third installment of Montreal trip is due this week
-Easter Mass on Thursday. Wear bright Easter colours.
-Grade 8 Leadership meeting tomorrow.

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

MATH

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete handout
Watch video
Chapter 8 Test marked and returned. Parents, please sign.

HEALTH
Inquiry due on April 18th


HISTORY
Quiz has been  graded and returned. Parents, please sign.


Reminders
-Pizza money is due on Thursday
-Montreal deposits are due.
-There is no school on Friday or Monday as it is Good Friday and Easter Sunday

Friday, 23 March 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete handout. Review quizzes. Watch video below


HISTORY
Review week's notes.

DRAMA
Our second play will be next week! Bring in your props!


LANGUAGE
Watch video. Complete handout.

GUIDANCE
Work on your Skills Canada presentation

Reminders

-Chocolate money is due by next week!
- Please bring in your deposit for Montreal



Have a great weekend

MATH

WATER COLOURING LESSON

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Get quizzes signed.

HISTORY
Reread pages 30-34.  Answer #1-2


Reminders
- March deposit for Montreal trip is due!
-All chocolate money must be brought in by  next Wednesday.

Monday, 19 March 2018

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete handout




HISTORY
Read handout
Create six questions based on reading.


Reminders
-Money for Chocolate boxes are due by March 28th, 2018.
- Mass at St. Joseph on Friday morning.
To intercede- to intervene on a person's behalf

synonyms - to negotiate, to plead, to advocate


HAPPY ST JOSEPH'S DAY

St. Joseph’s Prayer

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God. I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart.
Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls – Pray for Me.
Amen

 Novena to St. Joseph

Saying a St Joseph Novena can be an effective way to get what you’re asking for. Say these prayers for nine days in a row. Pray with the same cause in your mind each day, and really mean the words you say.
Day 1: Oh God, guide of those who listen and helper of those who hear your voice, speak to me, as you did to St. Joseph, and help me accomplish the things you give me to do .
Day 2: O God, you love your people and bless the ordinary lives we quietly live. As you blessed St. Joseph, bless what I do, however hidden and simple it may be, and let all I do be done with love.
Day 3: O God, ever faithful, you remember us always and in time reveal your blessings. Help me trust in you, as St. Joseph faithfully trusted, and never let me lose faith in the wonderful gifts you promise me.
Day 4: God of families, bless the family that’s mine. Keep us safe from harm, and never let evil come between us. Let peace remain in our hearts.
Day 5: O God, who loves children, be kind to our children today. Give them eyes of faith for seeing far, a loving heart for welcoming life, and a place always at your side.
Day 6: God of our heavenly home, bless our home on earth. Let the spirit of Mary and Joseph rest at our table, shape our words and actions, and bring blessing to our children.
Day 7: God, our Father, give your fatherly spirit to those who are fathers now. Like Joseph, give them hearts of devoted love for their wives and children and strength for forgiveness and patience.
Day 8: Give shelter, O God, to those who need it, and bring together families divided. Give us enough to eat, and decent work to earn our bread. Care for us, O God.

Day 9: Bless all families, O Lord especially those in need. Remembering the life of your Son, we pray for the poor, for those who lack a good home, for those in exile. Grant them a protector like Joseph, O God.