Monday, September 30, 2013

Reminders

*** interesting website for the grade 8s  www.after8tcdsb.com***
*** open house for high school enrollment on www.tcdsb.org under text bar click SCHOOL, scroll down to OPEN HOUSE***
Programs offered at the high schools can be viewed @ www.tcdsb.org under text bar PROGRAMS and SERVICES, scroll on drop down menu to view the programs (K-12)-Guidance

- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org or stsimonbucci@gmail.com as well as usbs, and the hand written form are all possible options students may use to submit assignments

- homework provided in Ms. Bucci classes (Science, Physical Education/Health for grade 7/8 and Literacy for the grade 8s) can be viewed at www.stsimonbucci.blogspot.ca
- homework provided in Mr. Vago's classes (History/Geography, Drama/Dance and Art for grades 7/8 and Math for grade 8s) can be viewed at www.mrvago-st.simon.blogspot.ca and twitter @mrvago_stsimon
- homework provided in Mr. DiCroce's grade 7 literacy room can be viewed at www.stsimondicroce.blogspot.ca
-homework provided in Ms. Tassone's grade 7 math can be viewed at www.tassonestsimon.blogspot.ca

-Tests and Assignments posted for the month of September-see below

-With your permission, students are allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work in the areas of English, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7

Grade 8

Literacy (See Mr. DiCroce's Blog) Writing -  Reading -  Oral Read Aloud - Visual - Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science  Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive -Based on the reading of pages 18-23, which of the stories stood out for you? explain why. French Italian Mathematics (See Ms. Tassone's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Literacy Writing - in class task- drafting explanatory, descriptive, and narrative paragraphs using a topic sentence and supporting details Reading - Nelson Literacy 8a read page 27-29 Answer all questions in "reflect on" section on page 29 Oral Read Aloud - Visual -  Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive -Based on the reading of pages 19-25, do you think you are on the right tracks French Mathematics (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Reminders

*** interesting website for the grade 8s  www.after8tcdsb.com***
*** open house for high school enrollment on www.tcdsb.org under text bar click SCHOOL, scroll down to OPEN HOUSE***
Programs offered at the high schools can be viewed @ www.tcdsb.org under text bar PROGRAMS and SERVICES, scroll on drop down menu to view the programs (K-12)-Guidance

- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org or stsimonbucci@gmail.com as well as usbs, and the hand written form are all possible options students may use to submit assignments

- homework provided in Ms. Bucci classes (Science, Physical Education/Health for grade 7/8 and Literacy for the grade 8s) can be viewed at www.stsimonbucci.blogspot.ca
- homework provided in Mr. Vago's classes (History/Geography, Drama/Dance and Art for grades 7/8 and Math for grade 8s) can be viewed at www.mrvago-st.simon.blogspot.ca and twitter @mrvago_stsimon
- homework provided in Mr. DiCroce's grade 7 literacy room can be viewed at www.stsimondicroce.blogspot.ca
-homework provided in Ms. Tassone's grade 7 math can be viewed at www.tassonestsimon.blogspot.ca

-Tests and Assignments posted for the month of September-see below
-Trip money and forms for "Les Miserables" due September 25th, 2013 
-Toonies for Terry Fox walk
-With your permission, students are allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work in the areas of English, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7

Grade 8

Literacy (See Mr. DiCroce's Blog) Writing -  Reading -  Oral Read Aloud - Visual - Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science  -page 387 label and identify the functions of a microscope Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive -Based on the reading of pages 14-18, explain what it means to be whole? French -TEST on verb saller, faire ( C, & D) Italian Mathematics (See Ms. Tassone's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Literacy Writing - in class task- looking at different paragraph structures Reading - Nelson Literacy 8a read page 21 What does the quote on page 21 by  Dr. Suess mean to you?  Explain your answer Oral Read Aloud - Visual -  Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science - page 385 label and identify the functions of a microscope (Vago's class) Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive -Based on page 18, select words or phrases or sentences that stand out for you French -TEST on verb saller, faire ( C, & D) Mathematics (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Reminders

*** interesting website for the grade 8s  www.after8tcdsb.com***
*** open house for high school enrollment on www.tcdsb.org under text bar click SCHOOL, scroll down to OPEN HOUSE***
Programs offered at the high schools can be viewed @ www.tcdsb.org under text bar PROGRAMS and SERVICES, scroll on drop down menu to view the programs (K-12)-Guidance

- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org or stsimonbucci@gmail.com as well as usbs, and the hand written form are all possible options students may use to submit assignments

- homework provided in Ms. Bucci classes (Science, Physical Education/Health for grade 7/8 and Literacy for the grade 8s) can be viewed at www.stsimonbucci.blogspot.ca
- homework provided in Mr. Vago's classes (History/Geography, Drama/Dance and Art for grades 7/8 and Math for grade 8s) can be viewed at www.mrvago-st.simon.blogspot.ca and twitter @mrvago_stsimon
- homework provided in Mr. DiCroce's grade 7 literacy room can be viewed at www.stsimondicroce.blogspot.ca
-homework provided in Ms. Tassone's grade 7 math can be viewed at www.tassonestsimon.blogspot.ca

-Tests and Assignments posted for the month of September-see below
-Trip money and forms for "Les Miserables" due September 25th, 2013 
-Toonies for Terry Fox walk
-With your permission, students are allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work in the areas of English, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7

Grade 8

Literacy (See Mr. DiCroce's Blog) Writing -  Reading -  Oral Read Aloud - Visual - Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science  -page 387 label and identify the functions of a microscope Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive -Based on the reading of pages 14-18, explain what it means to be whole? French -TEST on verb saller, faire ( C, & D) Italian Mathematics (See Ms. Tassone's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Literacy Writing - in class task- looking at different paragraph structures Reading - Nelson Literacy 8a read page 21 What does the quote on page 21 by  Dr. Suess mean to you?  Explain your answer Oral Read Aloud - Visual -  Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science - page 385 label and identify the functions of a microscope (Vago's class) Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive -Based on page 18, select words or phrases or sentences that stand out for you French -TEST on verb saller, faire ( C, & D) Mathematics (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Monday, September 23, 2013

Reminders

*** interesting website for the grade 8s  www.after8tcdsb.com***
*** open house for high school enrollment on www.tcdsb.org under text bar click SCHOOL, scroll down to OPEN HOUSE***
Programs offered at the high schools can be viewed @ www.tcdsb.org under text bar PROGRAMS and SERVICES, scroll on drop down menu to view the programs (K-12)-Guidance

- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org or stsimonbucci@gmail.com as well as usbs, and the hand written form are all possible options students may use to submit assignments

- homework provided in Ms. Bucci classes (Science, Physical Education/Health for grade 7/8 and Literacy for the grade 8s) can be viewed at www.stsimonbucci.blogspot.ca
- homework provided in Mr. Vago's classes (History/Geography, Drama/Dance and Art for grades 7/8 and Math for grade 8s) can be viewed at www.mrvago-st.simon.blogspot.ca and twitter @mrvago_stsimon
- homework provided in Mr. DiCroce's grade 7 literacy room can be viewed at www.stsimondicroce.blogspot.ca
-homework provided in Ms. Tassone's grade 7 math can be viewed at www.tassonestsimon.blogspot.ca

-Tests and Assignments posted for the month of September-see below
-Trip money and forms for "Les Miserables" due September 25th, 2013 
-Toonies for Terry Fox walk
-With your permission, students are allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work in the areas of English, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7

Grade 8

Literacy (See Mr. DiCroce's Blog) Writing -  Reading -  Oral Read Aloud - Visual - Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science  -page 387 label and identify the functions of a microscope Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive -Create an acrostic poem using their names and gifts, talents or christian qualities you have French -Complete verb etre, aller, faire (B, C, & D) Italian Mathematics (See Ms. Tassone's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Literacy Writing - in class task- co-create a rubric for our published copy of a formal letter Formal Letter due: tomorrow Reading - Nelson Literacy 8a read pages 12-20 answer all reflecting questions on page 20 Oral Read Aloud - Visual -  Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science - page 385 label and identify the functions of a microscope (Bucci's class) Health/Physical Education -based on two scenarios, provided, explain if the situation is harassment or not. (Vago's 8) Religion/Fully Alive -Create an acrostic poem using their names and gifts, talents or christian qualities you have French -Complete verb etre, aller, faire (B, C, & D) Mathematics (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Reminders

Welcome to our blog.  It is here where you will find important information about our class.

*** interesting website for the grade 8s  www.after8tcdsb.com***
*** open house for high school enrollment on www.tcdsb.org under text bar click SCHOOL, scroll down to OPEN HOUSE***
Programs offered at the high schools can be viewed @ www.tcdsb.org under text bar PROGRAMS and SERVICES, scroll on drop down menu to view the programs (K-12)-Guidance

- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org or stsimonbucci@gmail.com as well as usbs, and the hand written form are all possible options students may use to submit assignments

- homework provided in Ms. Bucci classes (Science, Physical Education/Health for grade 7/8 and Literacy for the grade 8s) can be viewed at www.stsimonbucci.blogspot.ca
- homework provided in Mr. Vago's classes (History/Geography, Drama/Dance and Art for grades 7/8 and Math for grade 8s) can be viewed at www.mrvago-st.simon.blogspot.ca and twitter @mrvago_stsimon
- homework provided in Mr. DiCroce's grade 7 literacy room can be viewed at www.stsimondicroce.blogspot.ca
-homework provided in Ms. Tassone's grade 7 math can be viewed at www.tassonestsimon.blogspot.ca

-Tests and Assignments posted for the month of September-see below
-Trip money and forms for "Les Miserables" due September 25th, 2013 
-Toonies for Terry Fox walk
-With your permission, students are allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work in the areas of English, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7

Grade 8

Literacy (See Mr. DiCroce's Blog) Writing -  Reading -  Oral Read Aloud - Visual - Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science    -page 382 Create an Information Safety Poster based on one of the symbols found on that page (Bucci's class) Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive Read page 13-14 and please complete the following... To Be Normal is... French -Expressions Utiles #1-16 Italian Mathematics (See Ms. Tassone's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Literacy Writing - in class task- Edit and Conference Session In Class regarding a formal letter regarding a global issue to the PM of Canada. Reading - In class - Book Clubs have been established- Book selections for book clubs are being made by each group -View/Listen to the speech done by Martin Luther King on the internet.  Write down any words, phrases or sentences that stand out for you Oral Read Aloud - Visual -  Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science - page 382 Create an Information Safety Poster based on one of the symbols found on that page (Bucci's class) Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive Read pages 13-18 French -Expressions Utiles #1-16 Italian Mathematics (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Reminders

Welcome to our blog.  It is here where you will find important information about our class.

*** interesting website for the grade 8s  www.after8tcdsb.com***
*** open house for high school enrollment on www.tcdsb.org under text bar click SCHOOL, scroll down to OPEN HOUSE***
Programs offered at the high schools can be viewed @ www.tcdsb.org under text bar PROGRAMS and SERVICES, scroll on drop down menu to view the programs (K-12)-Guidance

- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org or stsimonbucci@gmail.com as well as usbs, and the hand written form are all possible options students may use to submit assignments

- homework provided in Ms. Bucci classes (Science, Physical Education/Health for grade 7/8 and Literacy for the grade 8s) can be viewed at www.stsimonbucci.blogspot.ca
- homework provided in Mr. Vago's classes (History/Geography, Drama/Dance and Art for grades 7/8 and Math for grade 8s) can be viewed at www.mrvago-st.simon.blogspot.ca and twitter @mrvago_stsimon
- homework provided in Mr. DiCroce's grade 7 literacy room can be viewed at www.stsimondicroce.blogspot.ca
-homework provided in Ms. Tassone's grade 7 math can be viewed at www.tassonestsimon.blogspot.ca

-Tests and Assignments posted for the month of September-see below
-Trip money and forms for "Les Miserables" due September 25th, 2013 
-Toonies for Terry Fox walk
-With your permission, students are allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work in the areas of English, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7

Grade 8

Literacy (See Mr. DiCroce's Blog) Writing -  Reading -  Oral Read Aloud - Visual - Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science  -Page 364-365 - the features of a Lab - Use subheadings and green text boxes to Determine Important Ideas (DII) -page 369 Figure 5 write the steps used to critically analyze an issue Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive Read page 13-14 and please complete the following... To Be Normal is... French -Expressions Utiles pg. 138-141 Italian Bring in pictures that you can connect to when you think about Italy Mathematics (See Ms. Tassone's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Literacy Writing - in class task- Drafting a formal letter regarding a global issue to the PM of Canada to be completed Reading - Reading Inventory Conference - In class - Book Clubs have been established - Group Task-in class Students asked to view short story online for possible interesting reads for personal development like Wattpad - some stories are geared toward an older audience please be aware Oral Read Aloud - Visual -  Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science -Page 364-365 - the features of a Lab - Use subheadings and green text boxes to Determine Important Ideas (DII)-Bucci's class -page 369 Figure 5 write the steps used to critically analyze an issue-both classes - page 382 Create an Information Safety Poster based on one of the symbols found on that page Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive Read pages 13-18 French -Expressions Utiles pg. 138-141 Italian Bring in pictures that you can connect to when you think about Italy Mathematics (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Reminders

Welcome to our blog.  It is here where you will find important information about our class.

*** interesting website for the grade 8s  www.after8tcdsb.com***
*** open house for high school enrollment on www.tcdsb.org under text bar click SCHOOL, scroll down to OPEN HOUSE***
Programs offered at the high schools can be viewed @ www.tcdsb.org under text bar PROGRAMS and SERVICES, scroll on drop down menu to view the programs (K-12)-Guidance

- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org or stsimonbucci@gmail.com as well as usbs, and the hand written form are all possible options students may use to submit assignments

- mrvago-st.simon.blogspot.ca and twitter @mrvago_stsimon

-Tests and Assignments posted for the month of September-see below

-With your permission, students are allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work in the areas of English, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7

Grade 8

English (See Mr. DiCroce's Blog) Writing -  Reading -  Oral Read Aloud - Visual - Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science  -Presentations continued Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive French Italian Bring in pictures that you can connect to when you think about Italy Mathematics (See Ms. Tassone's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

English Writing - in class task- Drafting a formal letter regarding a global issue to the PM of Canada Reading - Reading Inventory Conference - In class Students asked to view short story online for possible interesting reads for personal development Oral Read Aloud - Visual -  Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science -Presentations continued Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive French Italian Bring in pictures that you can connect to when you think about Italy Mathematics (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

Monday, September 16, 2013

Reminders

Welcome to our blog.  It is here where you will find important information about our class.

*** interesting website for the grade 8s  www.after8tcdsb.com***
*** open house for high school enrollment on www.tcdsb.org under text bar click SCHOOL, scroll down to OPEN HOUSE***
Programs offered at the high schools can be viewed @ www.tcdsb.org under text bar PROGRAMS and SERVICES, scroll on drop down menu to view the programs (K-12)-Guidance

- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org or stsimonbucci@gmail.com as well as usbs, and the hand written form are all possible options students may use to submit assignments

- mrvago-st.simon.blogspot.ca and twitter @mrvago_stsimon

-Tests and Assignments posted for the month of September-see below

-With your permission, students are allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work in the areas of English, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Writing -  Reading -  Oral Read Aloud - Visual - Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science  - Presentations Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive Read page 12 create a visual display using a phrase from the palms French Read article: French Makes you Smarter Italian Bring in pictures that you can connect to when you think about Italy Mathematics (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events

English Writing - in class task- Drafting a formal letter regarding a global issue to the PM of Canada Reading - Nelson Literacy 8a read pages 8-11 ans. question on the top of page 8 Oral Read Aloud - Visual -  Financial Literacy - Novel Study - Grammar - Science - Presentations in class today - Pg. 362-363 Identity and explain each subtitle on these pages Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive Read pages 11-12 ans. question 1-3 French Read article: French Makes You Smarter Italian Bring in pictures that you can connect to when you think about Italy Mathematics (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments - Monthly Parent Letter - September 27 Upcoming tests Upcoming Events