This Last Day of 2013 at JMS

Well supposedly the fire alarm went off at 4:30pm today. Now it is threatening snow.

Usually I am one to wish for snow, so it is a little bit of a complete about face to wish for rain. If it is a snow day tomorrow, we will reschedule the gift game and talent show for the new year.

Port Renfrew students, I know it is snowing out by you right now and lets hope you make it in tomorrow. Love my Renfrew kids and I want you here tomorrow.

Tomorrow:

Gift Exchange Game -- Bring in your less than 5 dollar, used or regifted gift to take part in this fun game. Some people are using my suggested wrapping paper, newspaper. I am bringing my present...and I think you will all want it. Hee hee.

Talent Show -- Many of you are involved in this year's talent show. I am really looking forward to seeing the incredible talent housed in Divisions 1 and 2. You guys are soo impressive...I better bring my kleenex tomorrow because you do bring a happy tear to eyes.

Post your holiday wishes for a ticket to this week's draw.

Dec. 18th

Things to bring tomorrow:

1. A gift for our class game of "All I want for Christmas is...Your Present". Gifts should be no more than $5.00, if they are purchased new. They can be second hand or re-gifts too. The aim is for everyone to contribute a wrapped gift to the game (newspaper makes a cheap gift wrap BTW).

2. Candy to decorate your Candy House or Shanty ...as it may turn out.

The word today is: "Candy"

Dec. 17th

Wear your PJ's tomorrow and bring in your non-perishable food.

Which sample yielded the most bacterial colonies? Write your response in the comments box for an entry to this week's draw.

Dec.16th

Bring your non-perishables in...supposedly, we are the most impressive class when it comes to donations. Hooray.

Div. 2, your little buddies visit this Wednesday morning...bring your inner adult. :-)

Answer this question in the comment box for an entry to this week's draw:

Did they use forks in Medieval Times?

(AND HI MARY, WAY OVER THERE IN PARIS! We miss you!)

This Last Week of School for 2013

 

This week:

Math: We will be doing a complete review of fraction concepts from when you were introduced to them in grade 3 until last year. Fractions are a challenge for many students, so we will review the concepts again in January to set you up to tackle this year's learning outcome: multiplying and dividing fractions. There will be a review quiz on Thursday morning so that I can see where you are at with your understanding.

Social Studies: We will be looking at Medieval banquets and etiquette. On Thursday afternoon, we will have a potluck Medieval banquet where I would love to dress some of you up in traditional Medieval dress. I am going to, after all, I am the Queen.

Science: We will use microscopes to look at samples of bacteria. We will check in to see how our colonies are doing.

Special Events this Week:

The Banquet Thursday PM: Bring a dish to share for the Medieval banquet. We will be preparing some dishes on site. I will be looking for brave souls to dress in the spirit of the times.

Div 1 and 2 Class Gift Exchange: Friday AM. Wrap and bring a present for a class game of "All I Want For Christmas is...Your Present". Your present can be: second hand, re-gifted, humourous, something everybody is going to want, something nobody would want (no wrapping up your little brother or sister because I think your parents might want to keep them). I am going to buy some...interesting gifts to throw into the pot.

Today's entry: Post your holiday plans in the comment section for an entry for this week's bigger than usual prize.

TBH Div 1 Kara

TBH Div 2 Brody

Dec 12th

Tektoria tomorrow. We leave at 10:00. Two students from the Mindstorm Robotics Club will be giving us a demo first block. They program robots to follow predetermined circuits. EMCS hopes to develop a upper level robotics club for more advanced programmers and so we are looking to recruit interested students.

If you didn't manage to bring home your form, there is a copy for printing on the parents' page or your parent can email me permission.

Today's phrase is: "Nerds do inherit the Earth".

Dec. 11

Already so many donations to our food drive. Thank you so much and keep them coming. Mr. Bedard is giving away prizes for specialty items every day. If I were you, I would loudly announce the item you are bringing in to Mr Bedard in the morning so that he may mention yours on the announcement for a prize. You know I love prizes!

Division 1, your parents would be so proud of you. You were very gentle, mature and helpful with a very young group of little buddies from John Muir's Kindie class. All of you were so adorable, I almost had one of my boo hoo moments. ;-)

Division 2, I am looking at securing a group from Sooke Elementary for you. I really want to see you working with some of the little ones.

A reminder that we are going on a Field Trip this Friday and your parents/guardians need to give you permission to go. If you aren't going, class is not in session at the school blocks 3-5; the classes will be at Tectoria in Victoria.

Post the name of a computer language in the comments for an entry.

Dec. 10

Bring in your non perishable food donations tomorrow.
You know that I am competitive; I want our divisions to bring in the most donations. I want to be known for how much we care. The winter season is wonderful and festive, but if your family doesn't have enough to eat, it is hardly anything close. Let's be part of their solution.

Type what you are going to bring in tomorrow in the comments box for an entry.

Tomorrow, Div 1 is hosting their little buddies from John Muir tomorrow. The kindies will craft with us and snack with us before heading back to John Muir.

Little kidlets come to visit tomorrow.

Dec. 9th

Well, here I am, late with my homework again. ;-) Sorry for the late post but I was lucky enough to watch our school band and some very talented vocalists deliver some awesome performances at the Imagine Concert. Well done: Elizabeth, Julia, Nick M., Nathan Q., Madeline B.and Lilia E.. You are very talented and entertaining to boot!

Keep those permission forms coming in folks. I will nag you for them tomorrow :-) The word is NAG. Hee hee.

This Week, December 9 to 13th

This week is Computer Science Education Week and we will be engaging in activities that explore computer language and computer science sector jobs. On Friday, we will go to Victoria for Tectoria, a computer science expo.

I read your journal entries over the weekend. A word and the word for the day: impressive.

Div 1 TBH

This week's TBH, Sage:
Sage TBH by graniabridal on GoAnimate

TBH Div 2

This week's Div 2 TBH, Hayden Ash:


Hayden A. by graniabridal on GoAnimate

Dec 5th

Well, so the virus that was replicating in my throat cells has gone crazy and my immune system needs a day to squash it. Mr Horner will be in for the day.

It starts with a computer block in the mini lab to write your journal entry documenting your experience with the Vikings. Then you will have HCE. After that you will be writing the Integers, Order of Operations Quiz. Fourth block, you will get your Bacteria Lab Write Up started. Finally, we end off with a presentation from the Justice Institute. Pay close attention, if you plan on career in the area of law.

If it snows heavily, please tune into 1070 AM Radio. There is no secret word today. All your entries are in the treasure box ready to be drawn. M.G. in Div 1, please tell Mr. Horner put in your 5 entries. :-)

Dec. 4th

Keep those permission forms coming in folks. Copies of forms are available on the homework board and on the parents' links.

I am really impressed by a number of you and how your work has improved. You have made an obvious effort to dial it up for the second term and I am impressed. Keep it up.

Now for 5 entries today, you must publish a comment that answers this question:

Where are the most Bacteria located in JMS? (I know that you have 10:1 Bacteria to Human cells, but this is regards to surfaces around the school) Be sure to initial your comment, if your post is anonymous (BTW I adjusted my settings so you can post this way).

Dec 3rd

Bring in those permission forms folks (Ski Form, Techtoria, Camp Form).

Some of you are coming dressed for Spring; remember to dress for the weather!

Today' phrase is: "it is cold outside". Type your initials in the comment section for 5 entries to this week's draw.

Dec. 2nd

Congratulations to Division 1 who won the pizza party for bringing in the most change for Diabetes. Biggest winner here is the charity. So thank you to all who donated, it is a great cause.

Bring in your TECHTORIA FIELDTRIP NOTICE tomorrow. There is a copy on the parents' link.

Today's word is: "Pizza"

It won't be this kind of pizza party...whatever this is??????

This Week Dec 2nd to 6th

It is December; can you believe it?

Things to bring in tomorrow:

1. Your signed permission form for our Techtoria Field Trip December 13th (extra copies available in class and I will scan one for the parents' page);
2. Your change for Diabetes (tomorrow is the LAST day);
3. Your camp permission form ( I am missing 8)
4. Your smiles.

That word "snow" has started to be used in forecasts. The superintendent has reminded us that if there is a situation where there is significant snowfall, school closures will be announced on CFAX 1070 in the morning. Bottom line is safety; if you can't get to school safely, the school will be closed down. I was going to make a joke about Islanders and driving in snow, but I stopped myself ;-)

BUT, it seems pretty warm to me and I think we might not be dealing with that one for a while if at all.

Secret word: "Storm"

Nov. 28th

Tomorrow we will be wearing mustache's for MOvember. Bring your change for Diabetes!

Report cards go home tomorrow and most of you won't have to disguise yourselves with mustaches, but can hold your head up high; you did an amazing job. Those of you who didn't perform as well as you hoped, set the goal to do better next term. I have, on many occasion, seen a C- first term turn to an A the next. You are the driver in this, your parents and I are just giving you the gas and putting up directions for you to follow. It is up to you to get that pedal to the metal!;-) Vroom, vroom.

Today's word is: MOvember

TBH Div 1

This week's TBH is Hayden H.




Hayden TBH by graniabridal on GoAnimate

TBH Div 2

And this week's TBH is... Nick M.


Nick M. TBH by graniabridal on GoAnimate

November 27th

Don't forget your change for Diabetes.

Also, start getting your mustaches ready for Friday. Fiesta Friday this Friday in honour of some of the best mustaches ever grown. The man pictured below is Emiliano Zapata, a famous Mexican Revolutionary and mustache grower. Be inspired.

Todays word is a name: Zapata.

Nov. 26th

We will win that pizza party. Bring in your change for Diabetes tomorrow.

The word for today is: VICTORY!

November 25th

Bring in your change for Diabetes research tomorrow. I am bringing mine again. You know me, I like a good competition. The class who raises the most money will be honoured with a pizza party. We like pizza, don't we? Actually, being grade 8s any food is terrific. Food glorious food.

Don't forget to finish your division questions for Math and your research for Social Studies. Don't know what I am talking about? Refresh your memory by visiting the course links.

Today's word: insulin.

This week November 25th to 29th

Back to a five day school week next week which is good because we are now into our second term.

In Social Studies, you will finish researching your Fiefdom role so that you can complete the first of a few journal entries. This entry deals with daily life.

In Science, we will continue to look at Bacteria and the rise of the Super Bug.

In Math, we will look at dividing integers and then move to using the order of operations with integers.

A handful of you have not handed in your camp permission form. Currently we have enough students with permission to make this a done deal...in other words...we are going to camp!!!!! Hooray.

Today's word is: Bug.

Nov. 20th

I have decided that there will be no TBH this short week...but I want to TBH both my divisions.

TBH Division 1 and 2. I am really enjoying teaching you because you are such an energetic, joyful group of kids. I can come into school with no energy and being with you is like drinking the best cup of coffee; you wake me up and make me stoked to be there. You are all awesome kids and your parents must be very proud of the young adults you are growing into.

Tomorrow is an early dismissal at 11:30. Buses will arrive early. Our conferences start at 1:00 pm and run until 8:00 pm. Many of your parents are booked to see us. If your parent was unable to meet up with us and want to, please encourage them to email to book an appointment.

For those of you who live far, far away and who will be missing tomorrow, review the Wiki work...in particular Math.

Nov. 19th

Short post today. We are all booked for parent teachers. Please tell your parents to email to book a telephone interview or an interview after school at a later date, if they would like to connect about your progress.

Today's word is: meet

Nov. 18th

So all the Fiefdoms are established. You should know your social role in your Fiefdom and you should have selected a name from the Middle Ages for your character. Tomorrow we will map your Fiefdoms and continue working on their flags.

In Science we are looking at Bacteria. Yuck and wonderful, these are our most ancient citizens.

In Math we are multiplying integers and you have been assigned daily, 15 minute practice at home to become fluent at those. The site to access is www.multiplication.com . It has video game-style review intended at increasing your answer speed. Many of you are too slow for grade 8. Let's make like the Sedins and practice those over and over...hopefully you will have more success at scoring.

Looking forward to meeting your parents and guardians on Thursday!

Your word today is: "Interview"

This Week November 18th to 21st

It is a new day and a new dawn...starting tomorrow you can put those resolutions to do better in Term 2 to work.

Please tell your parents that interviews are this coming Thursday afternoon and evening. Sign up is done electronically. This is the link that explains how to go through the sign up. This being said, if your parents want, they can call Journey's receptionist to book appointment with a human touch. Also note that Mrs. Barnes, Mr. MacRae and I share conference appointments. If your family is unable to make this Thursday, we can schedule a phone conference or an after school meeting. Just get them to email me or have them phone the school, and I can set it up.

Friday is a Pro D day. I go to school and you stay home.

We have 3 and a half intensive days ahead of us.

Today's word is: "Bacteria"

TBH Div 1

Dawson TBH Div 1 by graniabridal on GoAnimate

TBH Div 2

Elizabeth Div 2 by graniabridal on GoAnimate

Nov 14th

Tomorrow is the Term 1 Deadline as reported in class. The office wants my reports in for the Term by Monday 8 am....I am bound by my work deadlines....and so should you...training for life.

There will be tutorial time tomorrow. I will be taking the Math I.N. home and will be marking late submission assignments over the weekend and updating your mark accordingly.

Now is the time to set goals for Term 2. Many of you have been told what I think your potential is and now it is up to you to work to it.

Today's word is: Potential.

Nov. 13th

Tomorrow we have an important, Mount Olympus Grade 8 class meeting. The topic is "Building Community" and revisiting our "Bottom Lines" for behaviour.

We also will have the Youth Choir visiting tomorrow for a performance. You are to be on your usual, best behaviour. Let us not forget exploratories too. Come prepared for those.

Camp notices are slowly trickling in...there is a copy on the parents' link. Just click November to download the notice.

Friday is my cut-off for Term 1 marks. My room is open at Lunch and after school, if need be.

Today's word is: "Sing"

Nov. 12th

I will be back tomorrow. Keep bringing those permission forms in so that we can register numbers. Remember, no money is necessary until the Spring. We just want to get an idea of how many cabin circles to rent, etc...

Many of you owe me the Comparing Religions paragraph BTW as well as the notes: "Meet the Barbarians". This is my last week to tabulate marks. No marks = Incomplete and lots of catch up. If you need to, the room is open at lunch, computers and tutorial help is available at that time. You have to use it though. 

The word today is: Marks

This week, November 12th to 15th

This is a short week, but we have a lot to do.

Mr. MacRae will be teaching you tomorrow and I expect the welcome mat to be rolled out ;-).

In Science, we will be completing our diffusion and osmosis experiments. I will be assessing your understanding of these important concepts.
In Social Studies, we will be continuing to look at feudalism and you will be given your role cards for Fief.
In Math, we will review adding and subtracting integers and begin to look at multiplying integers.

Please remember to have your Camp permission slips signed so that we can get a read on our numbers.
There is an electronic version of the permission form on my parents' links page. Just click on that to download a printer ready version.

Have a great week, grade 8s.

Today's phrase is: "Mr MacRae, you are awesome"

Div 1 TBH

TBH Ella by graniabridal on GoAnimate

TBH Div 2

TBH Nick S by graniabridal on GoAnimate

Nov 7th

Remember, Pythagoras Re-Test tomorrow for those who need/want to boost marks. Review the wiki entries, Mrs Stewart's tutorial and your past tests to practice.

Those of you who scored a perfect score or received an A will have an alternative activity to do while the others write their tests.

The Remembrance Day ceremony is tomorrow. It is respectful to wear black and a poppy, if you have one.

Today's phrase is: "Lest we forget"

Nov 6th

Just finished marking your cell projects and I agree with many teachers who have seen them, they are amazing! Many of them could go in Science museums. I will be taking pictures and putting them up on this site for your parents and guardians to enjoy.

Remember to get your Camp notice filled out by your parents.

Term 1 ends in 3 weeks, many of you are bumping up your game and I am really happy to see that.

The word today is: "Camp"

Nov 5th

Sorry to have missed my first post. The word for today is not a word but a "oops".

Nov. 4th

I am going to be sending out a field trip notice for the year-end camp. Please take it home to get it filled out by your parents. I will attach a copy to the parents' links so that if it gets misplaced, you can get it filled out all the same.

I have started marking the math tests. Many of you will be happy with your results, some will wish they had reviewed. Gone are the days of learning by Osmosis; regular review and practice will pay off in good results, invest in it.

Today's phrase is: "Study + Practice = Great Results"

This Week Nov 4 to 8th

You have a Unit Final in Math tomorrow. You should be reviewing wiki entries, your homework and your previous tests to prepare.

This week in Science we will do an Osmosis Lab. In Social Studies, we will be writing a comparative paragraph on the three principle religions in Europe during the Early Middle Ages. We will also begin looking at the Feudal system and you will be given characters to play from Medieval society. In Math, we begin a unit on Integers (Negative and Positive Numbers).

Looks like the storm cleaned away all the clouds, get out and enjoy that sun. It is back to work tomorrow.

The word for tomorrow is: "windy".

Div 1 TBH

Jo H. by graniabridal on GoAnimate

Div 2 TBH

Julia by graniabridal on GoAnimate

Halloween

Happy Halloween Div 1 and 2! See you in the morning ... PJ Day Tomorrow! Secret word is: flannel.

Oct. 30th

The costumes tonight were quite something. I am too tired from dancing with Mrs Stewart to type any more than the word of the day which is "tired".

Oct 29th

DANCE TOMORROW NIGHT!

You should be reviewing Unit 1 in Math. Explore the "Resources" on the Math page. This includes a number of interactive practice sites as well as tutorials from great sources such as Khan Academy and the Fabled Mrs Stewart.

Your Unit Final is this Monday!

Your phrase for the day is: "Pythagoras Triple, every Mathematician's dream triangle."

Oct. 28th

Wow, I was really impressed by your cell models. It is very clear that you put a lot of time into them!

Some of you need to submit your projects still ...

You should complete your math review tonight, if you didn't during class.

I hope that you all have bought your dance tickets for Wednesday. It is going to be a blast!

Today's word is: "DANCE!"

This week Oct 28 to Nov 1st

Hope you got out and enjoyed this glorious weather.

This week we will finish up Pythagoras in math, we will look at European religions during the early middle ages in Social Studies and we will work with microscopes to check out the differences between plant and animal cells in Science.

I am looking forward to seeing all your cell models. I have been really impressed with what has come in so far. October 28th is the deadline for those...that would be tomorrow folks.

The phrase for today is: "glorious sunshine".

TBH Div. 1

Sabrina by graniabridal on GoAnimate

TBH Div. 2

Kiana by graniabridal on GoAnimate

October 23rd

Many Vikings died today when their boats sank into the deeps of Mrs Bridal's paddling pool. Then again, many survived. Some would have conquered many a land with their sleek popsicle stick boats. Well done you wanna-be Vikings.

Tomorrow is the cell organelle quiz. Lucky you, you can use your concept map to help you answer the questions. Check out Week 7 of the JMS Science 8 Link for study helpers.

Exploratories tomorrow and no school on Friday.
Today's word is "sinking".

October 22nd

So today we undertook an engineering challenge and you began designing and constructing ships inspired by the Viking longships. You created some very nice looking boats. Tomorrow, we will see if they actually: 1.  float  2. move with wind (hairdryer power). We might be learning the lesson function always should rule over style.

I am still waiting on some interims. I will be phoning home and emailing a second time, if this continues to be the case tomorrow.

I am already noticing that some of you are turning it around which is really nice to see. We are halfway through the term so your efforts will right your ship to continue on the sailing analogy.

Today's phrase is: "The scary Vikings were wicked engineers."

Oct 21st

Sorry for the late post, I was visiting Camp Bernard with Mrs Stewart and Mrs Abell. It is beautiful. The camp includes: two hundred and fifty forested acres, a 17 acre lake fully stocked with trout, a few creeks, a couple of play fields, an outside theatre, cabins that sleep 8, a fully equipped kitchen and this list goes on. We were sold. We will send home a notice soon to bring your parents and guardians on board with what we hope will be an annual event for Journey.



A reminder to those who did not bring their interim reports today to bring them tomorrow. Just in case you forget,  Mrs Barnes and I phoned parents about the missing reports so that they can help you remember. Bottom line is that it is your responsibility though.

Today's word is: "Lake"

This Week Oct 21 to 24th

A reminder that interim reports must be signed by your parents and you must bring them back to school this Monday, Oct. 21st. I have 60 sets of parents/guardians and this is my most efficient way of informally reporting your progress to them....unless that communication is broken by my couriers, aka you. If I don't return the form Monday, I will call parents/guardians and send a copy home with you.

Most of you should be presenting them to your parents with pride; you are working really hard and your efforts are paying off so far.

The word for Monday is: Homer.

Div 2 TBH

Colby by graniabridal on GoAnimate

Div 1 TBH

Riley by graniabridal on GoAnimate

October 17th

Sorry for the late entry.

So, tomorrow I will be sending home your interim reports. I am really proud of the majority of students' progress; you can own that success, you are working hard.
If you are thinking, "Gulp, that is not me," the great thing about these informal reports is that they will give you a "how to" bring your nose up for the Formal Reports.

Div 1 and 2 this is your word of the day: HÁ,E 
(Tell me what it means in the First Nations Language SENĆOŦEN and you get an entry)

October 16th

Well....WE WON! We are the Square Root Champions and the Biggest Squares in grade 8...that doesn't sound good.

Nicely done, Divsion 1. You are smarter than you think you are!

Division 2, I will be pitting you against the Hockey Academy and students of Division 5. We will battle for dominance with Integers, though. So we will do this in about a month. I like giving out nutty prizes. Stay posted.

Math: Tomorrow we will finally get to know Pythagorus and his theorem. And so it begins...

Science: You should be planning your cell model. Tomorrow we investigate organelles, organelles...you know the tune.

Social Studies: We are still learning about the "Barbarians" that were a force of change in Europe. By the end of this week all but the Vikings notes should be filled out on your "Meet the Barbarians" form.

Check that "I" Book for incomplete marks.

Your phrase today is Spanish: "Somos Numero Uno". You get an entry if you are able to tell me what it means in English.

October 15th

Tomorrow, we "Square Off" against the Frenchies. Practice on this Square Roots Site or this Square Roots Quiz. Remember square roots have an inverse relationship with square numbers.

You were introduced to the "I" Book today. "I" as in "Incomplete" and "I" as in "I will do that". Interims go home on Friday and "I" don't want to be the one to bring bad news.

Today's phrase is: "Memorize those common perfect squares and square roots!"

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

This week will be a short and sunny one. We are squaring off against the Frenchies upstairs. Practice your squares to 25, your square roots to 625. Remember the two are inversely related.

Now my family has left to go back to the mainland, I am writing your mid-term evaluations. I will distribute those on Friday this week. Mid term evaluations focus on work habits and work completion, but as you may have already figured out work habits and marks are directly related; a strong work ethic results in good grades.

Nice thing about mid-terms is that they give you an opportunity to pull your nose up for Term 1 Reports.

Today's word is: GRIT

Sam by graniabridal on GoAnimate

Oct. 9th Friday Before Thanksgiving Weekend

I am thankful to be teaching such a great group of kids.

You were very charming when Dr. Pikka, the First Nations Elder and Ethno Botanist, was presenting us with information on local plants and their traditional uses . I noticed Hayden help her with the computer, Mike turn out the lights for her and Ella help her with her powerpoint; all this without being asked. You were a great audience as well.

A reminder to have your parents scroll down and answer the survey monkey question that is linked on the next page. To camp or not to camp, that is the question I am putting to them.

Today's word is: C̸E,ŚU SL̵IḰ  

If you want to find out what it means in Sencoten, one of the primary First Nation languages of our region, go to this link.

Tell me the translation and you get an entry.

To Camp or Not to Camp, This Is Our Question

Please refer your parents to this surveymonkey poll:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JCX7HMS

The grade 8 teaching team is considering a grade 8, year-end camp for June 17, 18 and 19th. This would be a two night, outdoor educational adventure to finish up your time at Journey. The teachers are really keen. Now, we are measuring your enthusiasm.

Camp Barnard in Sooke is currently a front runner. Some of you have been, but many have not. And, how many of you have camped there with all the grade 8s at Journey? I know: 0.

Today's phrase is a question: "Do you want to go camping?":-)

Oct 8th

Sorry for the late post, but we had a staff meeting. Much was discussed including the Halloween Dance. We need parent volunteers for food sales and for supervision. We also talked about recesses and lunches; we are exploring the idea of letting students stay in the building, but we have to define our bottom lines first. I will let you know when we find out what the verdict is.

Math: Please review the lesson and notes on Line Segments 1.3. Many of you found the multiple steps involved in this process confusing. The only way you will understand is to see it modeled and then practice it. We will practice more tomorrow :-) A note to all of you. Times tables up to 12 need to be memorized. Rehearsing them is ALWAYS your homework and MEMORIZE your DOUBLES because we are going to DEMOLISH Div 6 in a Square Off!  October 16th!

Tomorrow you will have an On-Call Teacher, Mr. Horner. So today's phrase is: "Mr Horner, you are the greatest. Welcome to our class."

I will get some extra sleep and see you on Thursday. :-)

October 7th

Math Re-test tomorrow for those of you who want to improve your score. Our test scores ranged from 1 to 15 out of 15. The mean score was 12; I want it higher than that.  By the end of today's math class, many of you were doing an "aha" which means we can move on to line segments.

A reminder to Div 1 students from Ms Barnes: "Bring your gym strip to P.E. This is part of your participation mark." Mrs Bridal adds: "It is also means that we don't have to don Haz Mat suits to survive the smell of post-exercise teenagers."

Today's word is my favourite adjective: "repulsive". Don't ask me why.

This Week

Hope you are out enjoying this lovely weather.

This week:

Math: We will look at measuring line segments and estimating square root. Remember there is a review quiz every Friday to make sure that you are understanding major concepts so regular review is advised.

Science: We will finish calculating the Mean, Median, Mode and Range for our Paper Airplane Experiment. We will start our cells unit.

Social Studies: We will finish/start our "Modern Family Crests". We will continue to get to know "the Barbarians" who reshaped Europe starting the beginning of the 5th century.

Today's word is another long-winded one:

floccinaucinihilipilification

(it is a word that I would use, if it weren't so long and difficult to say)

TBH of the Week

AR by graniabridal on GoAnimate

Oct. 3rd

A great week, all of you. 
Remember that tomorrow is the weekly Friday Check Up for Math. Review is your homework and exercises. Check the course link for extra practice.
I am going to be emailing a letter to your parents and guardians for month's end. Just a summary of my policies around work completion. I will be sending separate emails to parents and guardians to inform them of missing work, if that is the case. If not, no worries for you. If this does worry you, it is a good thing tomorrow has a tutorial block for catch-up and help! 


Today's word is the longest one in English(according to Wikipedia): 
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis 


Now try to say it...what does it mean?????