Some of you have lost the outline/project  for the New France that was handed out early December. Here it is again....

 New France Project

Your task is to choose a person/figure from the history of New France and present your findings to the class. 

There will be 3 major components/expectations of this assignment: 

1. Visual Piece: Create an identification card of some sort for your historical character. (Examples: Canoe License, Fur Trading License, Sewing License, Marriage Contract, Age of Majority Card, Church Choir Membership Card etc.) 

2. Written Piece: Research information on your person using: the internet, maps, videos, journals, or any other printed material and create a written piece explaining their role in the history of New France (Ideas: diary, journal, poem, song, etiquette guide, letter home, etc.) No more than 2 pages typed (double spaced). 

3. Oral Piece: Dramatization of your character explaining their role in the history of New France (can include: job/duties, challenges, education, interests/hobbies, accomplishments, etc.). Can be taped or done live. You must wear a costume and include props. 

Due Date: January 6, 2014.

List of historical figures for History Project

Louis de Buade de Frontenac

Pierre de Rigaud de Vaudreuil de Cavagnial, Marquis de Vaudreuil 

Major General James Peter Wolfe 

Field Marshal Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst KCB 

William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe, KB,PC 

Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, Marquis de Vaudreuil

Samuel Adams 

George Washington 

William Shirley

Chief Pontiac 

Sir William Johnson

Molly Brant 


Joseph Brant

Louis Joseph Papineau

James Murray

Sir George Murray

John Neilson

I know a lot of us still don't have electricity and your Christmas has been very different this year.  Here's to hoping you are safe, warm and well fed this Christmas. God bless!

Our final Advent Mass : Mass tomorrow morning at St. Joseph's. See you there!

Today was our Christmas party and secret Santa. It was great ! Thanks to everyone who cooked, baked, stirred, bought and brought such delicious treats.

We had cake pops, candy, chips, cupcakes, tea biscuits, donuts, chocolate covered marshmallows and fingers, curly fries, samosas, pizza, pop and more. Thanks for your generosity. It was a great day!

Special thanks for the absolutely beautiful presents I received today. I feel so blessed by your loving thoughts, words and gifts.  You are all fabulous.  See you tomorrow!

THE INTOLERABLE ACTS

Today we discussed the events leading up to the American Revolution.  The following series shows how the anger of the American colonists felt towards England in the 1770s.

Tomorrow is our class party. Please bring in your movie, food and present for secret santa!!

THE BOSTON TEA PARTY

Today we discussed

HOMEWORK

MATH: Complete handout
HISTORY: Read pages 81-87. Make notes. Watch videos above



Reminders
_ Secret Santa gift exchange is this Wednesday. Please remember your gift.


- Remember to bring in food to celebrate our Christmas party.

HOMEWORK

MATH: Complete math handout.
HISTORY and SCIENCE: Makes notes and review the new chapter

REMINDERS

- Great job with the ginger bread houses!!! There were all fabulous. Special shout out to Praveena for decorating in the house above.

- Secret Santa gift exchange on Wednesday. V

HOMEWORK

MATH: Get quizzes signed.  Do #3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 on page 158

HISTORY: Page 77 #1-3

Reminders
- Mass at St. Joseph's Church tomorrow morning at 8:45.
-Bring in your GingerBread House Kits.

HOMEWORK

MATH: Page 154-155 #5,8, 12-14. Math quiz returned. Get turned.

HISTORY: Page 73 #1. Complete handout. History quiz get signed.

SCIENCE: Page 61.  #2-4. Science test has been returned. Get signed.


Reminders

- We are making ginger bread houses this Friday. Buy your kits. See post below.
- Secret Santa gift exchange next week Wednesday at our class party. Please bring your present and treats to share with the class
-Bring gym clothes for Dance tomorrow.

HISTORY

THE CARROT AND THE STICK

 
There were differing views on how to treat the Canadiens in the new British colony of Quebec.

 
ln 1763, after they defeated the French, there were two points of view about how the British should treat the Canadians-the "stick'' .approach and the "carrot" approach. They could treat them harshly, which would show them that British were in control. Or, they could treat them with understanding, hoping to eventually win their 'Support.

Earl of Shelburne, Colonial Secretary believed in the stick approach. He thought that Britain should

•       Restricted the Roman Catholic religion

·         Return all French government and church officials to France

·         Prevent Roman Catholics from being involved in the government or legal system

·         Give British merchants control of the Fur trade

·         Restrict the territory of Quebec to a small area

 

Supporters of this approach believed that it would force the Canadiens to give up their French ways. In time the Canadiens descendants would become just like the British, so they would pose no threat to British control of Quebec.

 

 

 

Governor of Quebec , Sir James Murray favoured the carrot approach. He believed 

He admired the Canadiens and felt that they would support the British if they were treated fairly. He also realized that the French outnumbered the British and could win if they rebelled. So he favored

·         Allowing roman Catholics to practice their religion freely

·         Allowing Roman Catholics as well as Protestants to become involved in the government of Quebec (In Brittan, only Protestants could take part in the government, in France, only Catholics could.)

·         Allowing French merchants to continue their involvement in the fur trade

·         Allowing the Canadiens into the interior while guaranteeing some territory to the First Nations peoples

Murray and his successors, Sir Guy Carleton, sent many letters to London recommending the “carrot” approach.

 

MATH

Today we discussed area and perimeter

Area of a rectangle - is the length x the width
A=L x W

Perimeter of a rectangle is the distance the outside of a shape.
P= (L+W) x 2

A QUADRILATERAL-  a closed four sided shape

A PARALLELOGRAM -  a quadrilateral with two sets of parallel lines

 Parallel lines are lines that run in the same direction but never meet.

AREA OF A PARALLELOGRAM = Base  x Height

Dear Parents,
  We will be celebrating Christmas with a secret santa gift exchange. Students have requested that they exchange presents with one other students. The cost of that present is $20.00. The present should be wrapped and brought to school for our class party on Wednesday, the 18th of December, 2013. The class voted unanimously for this.  Please ensure that your child brings an appropriate present so that everyone is included. If you cannot support this endeavour , please let me know immediately. 

M. Babb

HOMEWORK

MATH: Chapter 4 Test on Monday
SCIENCE: Chapter 2 Test on Monday
HISTORY: Chapter 3 Test on Monday

GINGERBREAD HOUSES

Dear Parents, 
On Friday the 13th, we will be making Gingerbread Houses. Each child will make their house. The kits are available at Walmart, Loblaws Superstore and most major groceries. They are about ten dollars each. Most kits include the pre made royal icing and candy. Some kits (particularly those available at the Bulk Barn) only provide the gingerbread and you must make your own icing and candy. Please read the labels carefully. I recommend you buy the ginger bread kit with the icing and candies provided. If you do not, please ensure that your child brings already made royal icing and candies. Please send the items in by Tuesday, December 11th. Thank you, Ms. Babb Please let me know if you are unable to bring in your child's item as soon as possible.

MATH

HOMEWORK

MATH: Complete handout. Prepare for Monday's Math test on Patterning.

SCIENCE: Finish chapter review pages 52-53. Test on Monday. Quiz tomorrow. Watch videos below

HISTORY: Watch videos below. Study for Monday's Chapter 3 test. Quiz tomorrow.

Reminders
- We will be making ginger bread houses on Friday December 13, 2013. Buy your gingerbread kit. They are about ten dollars at Walmart and major supermarkets

LITERARY DEVICES

HISTORY

THE SEVEN YEARS WAR

Today we learned about the Battle for Quebec.
 Battle of the Plains of Abraham

 The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, fought September 13, 1759, was a battle during the Seven Years War (known in the United States as the French and Indian War) fought outside Quebec City in New France.
In the battle the British forces defeated the French and conquered New France.
 The French side was led by General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm-Gozon, (Marquis of Montcalm), a skilled leader who had defeated the British earlier in the war.
His decision to leave the well-defended town and engage the British on the battlefield is often viewed as a mistake.

The British side was led by General James Wolfe, also a noted commander.
He had moved his forces down the St. Lawrence and, secretly, up the lightly defended cliffs to the Plains of Abraham during the night, surprising the French forces and securing a good strategic position.


In the ensuing fighting both Generals were killed, but the British emerged victorious. This battle gave the British control over all of New France, later Quebec, and ended French power in what is now a part of Canada. The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1763 to end the war and the government of France chose to keep Guadaloupe instead of Quebec.

 

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/ba/Battle_of_the_Plains_of_Abraham

http://www.uppercanadahistory.ca/wm/wm8.html
http://history.howstuffworks.com/canadian-history/battle-of-quebec.htm

SCIENCE

Today we looked at types of solutions

Solutions can be dilute or concentrated

A dilute solution: has a small amount of solute in a given amount of solvent.

A concentrated solution has a large amount of solute in a given amount of solvent.

Adding more solute can change a solution from dilute to concentrated.

For example, copper sulphate added to water makes a dilute solution. Adding more copper sulphate will make a concentrated solution.

HOMEWORK

MATH: Complete classwork #6-9

SCIENCE: Review the day's notes. Reread 2.3 Concentration and Solubility. Answer questions# 2-4

HISTORY: Reread pages 54-57. Answer questions 1&2


Reminders
_ Get Math test, History and Science quizzes signed. Parents please note that these have been sent home.

- No morning mass to St Joseph's tomorrow. We have our Advent Mass on at school tomorrow after lunch!

- We will do the picking of the names for the Secret  Santa gift exchange on Friday.

-Please let me know if you want to do the Ginger Bread houses this year.

HOMEWORK

MATH: Complete handout

HISTORY:  Reread pages 50-53. Answer questions 1&2

SCIENCE:  Reread 2.2. Pages 40-41. Answer #1-4

LANGUAGE: Finish Idioms Page

Reminders
-Basktetball tryouts this week.Meet Mr. Talluto
- Knitting Club this week. Meet with Ms  Sgroi.
-Step team this week. Join Ms F and I!

HOMEWORK

MATH TEST HAS BEEN MOVED TO  TUESDAY. Get quiz signed.

SCIENCE TEST HAS BEEN MOVED TO TUESDAY

LANGUAGE: Idioms Sheet. Get Test signed.



Reminders
- Confession is tomorrow.

HOMEWORK

LANGUAGE: Finish handout for Wednesday Wars
MATH: Data Management Test on Monday.
SCIENCE: Test on Monday.


Reminders
- Confession on Tuesday.
- Learn the act of contrition



My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In His Name.
My God have mercy.

CONGRATULATIONS

To our excellent volleyball girl team for winning  The CITY CHAMPION FINALS!!!

I'm so proud of you!!

Homework

Math: Complete math booklet. Data Management test on Monday.
Language: Complete handout
Science: Test on Monday

Reminders
Me to We team practice tomorrow morning at 8

For those of us who like to rock out to their science:

HOMEWORK

MATH: Get quiz signed. Chapter 3 Math test on Friday. Math Booklet due on Friday.

SCIENCE: Test on Monday. Duotang check on Monday. Reread pages 36-39 #1-6. Due on Friday. Watch science video

LANGUAGE: Connotation and Denotation handout tomorrow.

RELIGION: Watch videos on confession on blog

Reminders
- Mass at St. Joseph's Church at 9:00am. YOU HAVE TO BE AT CHURCH FOR 8:45 A.M

CONNOTATION

Today we discussed Denotation and Connotation 

A word’s denotation is its dictionary definition.
 A word can also make people feel or think a certain way. These feelings and ideas are the connotations of a word. Words with the same meaning can have different “shades of meaning”—that is, they can be understood differently.

 Positive connotation: Being on the track team has made Alan slender and lean . (attractively thin)
 Neutral connotation: Being on the track team has made Alan thin .
Negative connotation: Being on the track team has made Alan skinny and scrawny . (unattractively thin).

CONFESSION

We are celebrating the holy season Advent. Advent is a time when we prepare ourselves for Christ's coming at Christmas. Father Michael is coming to hear our confessions at school next week.
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A GUIDE TO CONFESSION


How to go to Confession
1. You always have the option to go to confession anonymously, that is, behind a screen or face to face, if you so desire.

2. After the priest greets you in the name of Christ, make the sign of the cross. He may choose to recite a reading from Scripture, after which you say: "Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been (state how long) since my last confession. These are my sins."

3. Tell your sins simply and honestly to the priest. You might even want to discuss the circumstances and the root causes of your sins and ask the priest for advice or direction.

4. Listen to the advice the priest gives you and accept the penance from him. Then make an Act of Contrition for your sins.

5. The priest will then dismiss you with the words of praise: "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. You respond: "For His mercy endures forever." The priest will then conclude with: "The Lord has freed you from your sins. Go in peace." And you respond by saying: "Thanks be to God."

6. Spend some time with Our Lord thanking and praising Him for the gift of His mercy. Try to perform your penance as soon as possible.

HOMEWORK

MATH: 
-Do corrections on Mean, Median and Mode.
-Complete class work page 120-121 #1-7
-Math Test o Friday
-Math booklet dueFriday


SCIENCE
-Pure Substances and Mixtures Page 24-26. Make notes and answer #2-5.
-Complete handout


FRENCH
- project due on Friday the 29th

Reminders
-Leger hoodie still available. Bring in money tomorrow.
-Crazy Hair day tomorrow. Bring in toonie.
- Advent Mass Thursday morning. Meet us at the church for 8:45 a.m

                               

 A lot of kids didn't enjoy Teen Ranch I personally loved the experience.  The chance to be with your friends, pulling all nighters and be a little more independent from your parents the whole experience was amazing for me.  The chance to see your teachers outside the classroom, to see them let lose and have fun was great.

When we first arrived at Teen ranch we were allowed to go to our cabins and put our stuff away.  My friends and I choose the bed we wanted then we proceeded to goof around.  We jumped on the beds a little, we  hit each other with the pillow  it was great fun.  I must say one thing about sharing a cabin with other kids is the bathroom experience, it seemed that every time I needed the bathroom someone was always in there but you get used to it quickly.  The other thing that threw me off was that it sounded like their were rockets about to take off at night, but it was only Adrian snoring.

I think my favourite part of the whole four days was the horse back hiding.  I haven't ever been on a horse before and I really loved it.  My horses name was Clide and he was the best, at first he looked very scary but I quickly got used to him.  It was precious to see the look of intimidation on my friends faces as we rode the horses, everyone looked so scared it was funny.  On my was back from a ride one time I almost stepped in horse dodo, the instructors had a really good laugh, I guess it was pretty funny.

Skating was fun and embarrassing all at the same time, I can't believe what a bad skater I am.  The only thing that made it better was that my friends were not that great either.  We had a lot of fun trying to make Mr.  Stamcoff fall, but he's a great skater so that didn't happen.  When we came off the ice, Mr.  Stamcoff  made me help everyone with their laces on their skates that was quite the experience, I think It would have take 4 body builders to get Jared's skates off.  

So this was my Teen Ranch experience.   Three things to remember always pick the tall horses just because the horse is tall doesn't make it any scarier trust me, the short ones aren't the sharpest tools in the shed.  Always bring your own skates, skating on Teen Ranches skates is like standing barefoot on planks of wood for days.  The last and most important thing is to know who you are rooming with, you don't want to be the kid who's best friend ends up snoring all night, trust me I made that mistake. If you follow these steps I'm sure you'll have the best time at teen ranch