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

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

HOMEWORK

MATH: Watch the video below. Review today's quiz.

INQUIRY: We will continue with our presentations tomorrow.

Reminders

- Report Cards went home today. Please get them signed. I still have some interview times, please contact me if you would like to meet.

- Special thanks to Stephanie, Nicholaus and Maya for your delicious treats!!! It was a great Valentine's Day.

INTEGERS

Monday, 13 February 2017

MATH

ADDING INTEGERS


HOMEWORKK

MATH: Complete handout on addition of integers. Watch video above

GEOGRAPHY: Complete first three pages of the grade 8 booklet.


Reminders


- Permission forms are due tomorrow. Please bring your bus fare ($2.10 each way ) and $2 for entry into the dance.

- It's dress down day. Try to wear Valentine's Day colours if you can.


Thursday, 9 February 2017

HOMEWORK

MATH: Complete handout

INQUIRY: Project due tomorrow.


Reminders

-Valentine's  Day dance is due tomorrow

- Bring in your kleenex boxes




Wednesday, 8 February 2017

HOMEWORK

Math: Complete day's work.

Geography: Complete Inquiry Project. I have given you a one day extension.

Reminders


- Letters for the Valentine's Day dance have gone home. Please get them signed and bring them back.

- Bring in your kleenex boxes.
Another great website


It lists and compares the countries in the European Union. It explains how the EU works. 

Tuesday, 7 February 2017

HOMEWORK

INQUIRY : Projects are due on Thursday.

High school acceptance letters have gone home.

Reminders

- Bring in your kleenex boxes

- Letter to next week's Valentine's Day dance will be going home tomorrow.

- Congrats to our basketball team and Mrs. Warrick  for your hard work and passion during the last few weeks.


Wednesday, 1 February 2017

Hey class,
I am sorry that I can't be with you. As you know, I slipped on ice in my driveway  and hurt myself. Please check this blog and google classroom and get you work done. If you have any questions, feel free to message me on google classroom.

GRADE 8 MATH

GRADE 7 MATH

Thursday, 26 January 2017

GEOGRAPHY

THE QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX


Quality of Life  Index measures the health, comfort and happiness of most people in a country. 

What is the average family  income ?
How many people live in poverty ?
Is there adequate housing ?


Are there jobs available ?
What kind of jobs are there ? 

Is health care affordable ?
Are hospitals good and available ?

  • Education
  • What is the literacy rate?
  • What is the education system like?
  • How many people acting the highest levels of education?
  • What is the drop out rate?


Is is a safe place to live
What is the crime rate ?
How many homicides have there been ?

  • What people have basic human rights?
  • Can there choose their leaders? 
  • Can they vote?




Are people happy ?



GEOGRAPHY

Today we discussed the Human Development Index. This statistic looks at the life expectancy, education (average schooling) and the gross national income of a country and rates them.

The United Nations ranks countries either, very high, high, medium and low. Check out the link below.
 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX COUNTRY RANKING

Definitions


Human Development Index (HDI): A composite index measuring average achievement in three basic dimensions of human development—a long and healthy life, knowledge and a decent standard of living. 



Life expectancy at birth: Number of years a person could expect to live.


Expected years of schooling: Number of years of schooling that a child of school entrance age can expect to receive if prevailing patterns of age-specific enrolment rates persist throughout the child’s life.

Mean years of schooling: Average number of years of education received by people ages 25 and older, converted from education attainment levels using official durations of each level.


Gross national income (GNI) per capita: Aggregate income of an economy 

HOMEWORK

MATH
GRADE 7
Review the quizzes that I have been returned. Chapter test tomorrow.

GRADE 8
Page 158 # 4-11



GEOGRAPHY
Work on project


REMINDERS
- Please bring your electronic devices (smart phones, iPads and/or lap-tops) to class. You will be using them as research tools.

- Please bring your kleenex.

Wednesday, 25 January 2017

HOMEWORK

MATH
GRADE 7
Chapter Test is tomorrow. Watch math video on the area of a parallelogram. It is posted here and on google classroom

GRADE 8
Watch powerpoint on the parts of a circle and complete the handout. There is an online assignment.


GEOGRAPHY
Your inquiry project is due on Feb 2. You are doing your research.  You should be keeping a research log. You should have several different sources of information. 

Reminders
- Please bring in your kleenex boxes.


Friday, 13 January 2017

HOMEWORK

MATH
Grade 8

PAGE 128 # 3-9


Grade 7
Page 133 #1-9


ART
Parody /satire art is due  next Thursday.


LANGUAGE
Use the graphic organizer to write paragraphs about  tour book talk novel.

Reminders
-Please bring in a kleenex box for the class use.
- Friday is a PA DAY.



Wednesday, 11 January 2017

HOMEWORK

LANGUAGE
-Bring your book for tomorrow's interview
- Go onto the Language class on googleclasstroom. There is an assignment due on Monday. You are analyzing the plot and characters of the novel.

MATH
GRADE 7
PAGE 124 #1-13

GRADE 8
COMPLETE HANDOUT




Tuesday, 10 January 2017

Homework

MATH
Grade 7
Complete questions on page 121
Grade 8
Watch lesson ad find patterns on google classroom

LANGUAGE
Watch ppt on simple and compound predicates  and simple sentences.
Finish day's work
Complete handout




Friday, 9 December 2016

HOMEWORK

DRAMA/ LANGUAGE: Read and practise for Monday's auditions! Bring it.

READING: Finish novel. 

We need costume designers, set and prop designers. Come with your ideas!

I'm eager to see who steps up.

Math: Complete booklet

Christmas Door Contest: We need ideas! I have a few pictures I have posted to google classroom. Check it out! Tell me what you think. I want everyone to vote on them. I have reset some passwords so everyone should get in!

Thursday, 8 December 2016

HOMEWORK

LANGUAGE: Read novel

Reminders
- We have mass tomorrow morning.
-Great work today at today's Inquiry Fair! I'm very proud of you!










INQURY FAIR PRESENTATIONS













Thursday, 1 December 2016

HOMEWORK

Inquiry
Finish up your research project


Reminders
- Bring in candy canes. Start thinking about jingles.
- Special shout out to our Intermediate Boys for winning yesterday's game!





Wednesday, 30 November 2016

HOMEWORK

INQUIRY
Work on your presentation. Bring everything tomorrow. 

ART
Art folders are due tomorrow.


Reminders
- Mass tomorrow morning. Please remember to be at the church for 8:45 am

- Candy cane sales start next week. Please bringing in your many canes. 

- Congrats to our  basket ball team for today's win

Monday, 21 November 2016

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete handout


Language
Reprint autobiography

Reminders
-Bring in Teen Ranch forms
- Parent Teacher interviews are tomorrow and on Friday. I look forward to seeing you. Please be on time.


Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Homework

Math: Complete worksheet


Reminders
-Please bring in your Teen Ranch form and money

Thursday, 10 November 2016

HOMEWORK

MATH: Complete handout

Religion: Work on poster


Today, Lucas presented to this class his views about the recent US elections. Thank you Lucas for your passion and eloquence! Good job!

Tuesday, 8 November 2016

HOMEWORK

MATH : Complete handout.

Book Talk: Bring novel / book you've selected to class

LANGUAGE/ HEALTH: Continue watching The Overtaken documentary and making notes.


Reminders
- Teen Ranch permission form and monies are due on Friday.
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Friday, 4 November 2016

HOMEWORK

INQUIRY: Work on your research.

LANGUAGE: Choose the book you will be reading for the next few week. Remember to bring it with you.

Our First Film Festival was a huge success. The presenters a did a brilliant job. Congratulations. 


Skyelar, Evan and the third group still have to present.