Have a great Summer!

This is my last post for the 2014/2015 School Year

What a gorgeous, talented, bright eyed bunch you were today. I really will miss all of you. Thank you for your kind words, cards and gifts. All my best wishes for a successful and safe journey to adulthood and beyond.

And now...

June 18th

Tomorrow is your leaving ceremony.

In the morning, I will be serving you some breakfast.
After recess, we will load the gym for the ceremony.
Finally, we will head outside for a year end BBQ.
At which time, Mrs Bridal will become very emotional.
You have been a fantastic group to work with and I don't like goodbyes...so it will be see you around Sooke.

June 17th

What a great day at the pool and the park. The weather was brilliant and you were perfect angels who  made us so proud.

Now, one last task: The Science Exam is tomorrow Blocks 3 and 4.


Following that, we will be playing in the Juro Finals in a battle of French against English. Did I say history repeats itself a few times this year?

So come in our colours, blue and white, and bring your gear.

Now go and study...

June 16th

SWIMMING TOMORROW

Bring:

Sunscreen

Suit/Towel/Comb

Pack Lunch

June 15th

Don't panic. Study and prepare.

Tomorrow, S.S. Exam

Thursday, Science Exam

The word is: prepare.

Tomorrow is Juro. Our colours are Blue and White (Argentina)

This last week of regular classes, June 15th to 19th

Yes, do relax.
Exams:

Math, June 15th --bring a couple of pencils and an eraser
S.S., June 16th --wise children will check the SS course link for a preview on Monday night
Science, June 18th

Calendar Notes:

-Juro - June 16th and 18th Blocks 5 and 6
-Commonwealth and Beaver Lake Grade 8 Adventure Time - June 17th (Bring your forms and money in tomorrow, if you haven't already)
-Leaving Ceremony and BBQ - June 18th
-I Days - June 22nd to 24th - Mrs Abell will be emailing invites this weekend, I will be sending notice tomorrow afternoon.
-June 25th - Report Card Pick Up

As promised, English 8 and French 8 Exam results will be given out tomorrow. S.S. results will be out on Thursday. So, you can get an accurate set of grades by Thursday, if you can't stand the wait.


Today's word: indulgence.

June 10th

Sorry, not so much...you still have;

Math on Monday, June 15th
S.S. on Tuesday, June 16th
and
Science on Thursday, June 18th

Today we wrote the English Exam. Well, actually you did in class work: you wrote a persuasive and a narrative paragraph, summarized an essay and answered questions on a story by Ray Bradbury. What a great way for me to see how far you have come from the beginning of the year! You will have another block to complete those tasks.



on Monday for English 8 (Div 5 and 6) and French 8 (Div 2 and 5)
and I forms will be delivered electronically by late tonight.

June 9th

We wrote the French Exam today or should I say, we did a big set of French exercises because it was open book. So, luckily, we didn't end up having an experience like Mr Bean here:

Tomorrow is the English Exam. This exam is essentially a writing and reading exercise so studying for it has been a process that you have been engaged in all year.

Tomorrow is also the English, French, Social Studies and HCE assignment cut off for I forms. If you are unsure if you are missing a mark, see me. However, part of your HCE mark was to track assignments and their marks for English. If you ask me for that subject, I will know that you didn't do your work in another.

Today's word is: anxiety

June 8th

Toonie Tuesday tomorrow. Bring a twoonie to help support the Lionesses cause which benefits families in need.

Homework:

Study for French, English, S.S., Math and Science

Get all your work in for June 10th

The word: Toonie.

This week, June 8th to 12th

Let the EXAMS BEGIN!

Oh come on...it is not that bad:

June 9th French Exam (2 Blocks) -- Open Book --Bring a book to read, if you are done early.

June 10th English Exam (2 Blocks) -- Open Book --Bring a book to read, if you are done early.

Calendar Notes:

June 8th REACH FOR THE TOP -- Group Study and Tournament

June 10th Incomplete Work DEADline. My boss doesn't give extensions...

Homework Notes:

Study, study and study.


Today's word is: RELAX

June 5th

Homework (Today's Work):

S.S.: Study (in class: Students submitted their Black Plague projects and we were able to watch a couple. We reviewed what the 100 Years War was and its historical significance. You were asked to do question #2 and 3 on page 149 in the text. These questions will be on the test.)

English: None (in class: Students submitted the rough copy of their persuasive essays. We did an adjective/adverb review sheet as well as a persuasive essay introductory paragraph exercise which can be found on this week's wiki.)

French: Study (in class: Students presented grammar games to review for the test. Thank you to T.U. and K.F. for your Re Verb Obstacle Race and to M.Mc. and N.K. for your "Conjugate or Die" Negatives game.)

Math and Science...check my buddy's blog.

HAPPY WEEKEND

June 4th

Keep working!

Homework:

English: Rough/Worked Drafts of Persuasive Essays due tomorrow (in class: you were given time to write a rough draft).

French: Study/Create Review Games

S.S.: Study/ Work on Review Page/ Black Plague Infomercial or poster due tomorrow (in class: we reviewed the significance of the Battle of Agincourt and we read about the 100 years war.)

HCE: None

Today's word: Fly Fishing

June 3rd

Homework:

French: Study (In class: French review including a great game designed by M.F., A.H, A.D-L. and H.O'G)

English: Rough Drafts of the Persuasive Essay will be collected on Friday, June 5th (In class: writing time was provided)

S.S.: Plague Poster or Infomercial due on Friday, June 5th --two classes were granted for this, I am open at lunch....the rest is...homework( In Class: Read the Battle of Agincourt pages 135 to 139. Did question 2 French Mistakes/Advice for Success)

Scroll down for calendar dates and the exam schedule.
Today's word is: tactics

June 2nd

Exam Schedule Change:

Science Exam June 18th

Homework:

S.S.: Study (In class: review sheets were given out so that the year end review can begin)

English: None (In class: persuasive essays should be organized and the rough drafts should have been started)

Notices:

Reach for the Top

Teams - 3-5 members/ Balance of girls and boys

Compete on June 8th for prizes and glory (and study for your exams at the same time).

The phrase is: "Academic Gladiator"

Yeahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

June 1st

Homework:

English: None (In class: choose a persuasive essay topic, map pros and cons, plan essay)

HCE: None (In class: choose a job, create a brochure or other presentation about the job)

Today's word is: dance.