Saturday, November 30, 2013

Friday, November 29, 2013

Reminders
- PLEASE SIGN NOVEMBER PARENT LETTERS and SCIENCE TESTS
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 November-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 Literacy, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7
Grade 8
Literacy (See Mr. DiCroce's/Tassone's Blog)
Writing - 
Reading - 
Oral Read Aloud -
Visual -
Financial Literacy -
Novel Study -
Grammar -


Science 

Read Chapter 6

Health/Physical Education



Religion/Fully Alive

French

Italian

Mathematics (See Ms. Tassone's/
Mr. DiCroce's Blog)
Textbook - page
Workbook - page
Worksheet -

Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog)

Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog)

Upcoming assignments

Upcoming tests
Science - November 27

Upcoming Events 
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00
Literacy
Writing - Wonderland Question-Presentations
Reading -
Oral -
Visual - Product Development Assignment-In class and home assignment
Media - 
Financial Literacy -
Novel Study - Setting Assignment-Group Task-In class assignment Wrapped up
Grammar - 

Science

Read Character 6

Health/Physical Education

create a comic strip to demonstrate a bullying situation that gets resolved.  The comic strip can be conducted on bitstrips, or another comic making site or on paper but the required expectations includes... 16 frames, there needs to be a storyline with a beginning, middle and end with thought and talk bubbles
(Vago-due Monday)

Religion/Fully Alive

French

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
Writing - Memoirs - November 25
            - Parent Letter - November 25

Upcoming tests
Science - November 27

Upcoming Events
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Reminders
- PLEASE SIGN NOVEMBER PARENT LETTERS and SCIENCE TESTS
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 November-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 Literacy, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7
Grade 8
Literacy (See Mr. DiCroce's/Tassone's Blog)
Writing - 
Reading - 
Oral Read Aloud -
Visual -
Financial Literacy -
Novel Study -
Grammar -


Science 

Read Chapter 6

Health/Physical Education

create a comic strip to demonstrate a bullying situation that gets resolved.  The comic strip can be conducted on bitstrips or on paper but the required expectations includes... 16 frames, there needs to be a storyline with a beginning, middle and end with thought and talk bubbles
(Bucci-Thursday)

Religion/Fully Alive

French

Italian

Mathematics (See Ms. Tassone's/
Mr. DiCroce's Blog)
Textbook - page
Workbook - page
Worksheet -

Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog)

Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog)

Upcoming assignments

Upcoming tests
Science - November 27

Upcoming Events 
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00
Literacy
Writing - Wonderland Question-Researched - assignment
Reading -
Oral -
Visual - Product Development Assignment-In class and home assignment
Media - 
Financial Literacy -
Novel Study - Setting Assignment-Group Task-In class assignment 
Grammar - 

Science

Read Character 6

Health/Physical Education

create a comic strip to demonstrate a bullying situation that gets resolved.  The comic strip can be conducted on bitstrips, or another comic making site or on paper but the required expectations includes... 16 frames, there needs to be a storyline with a beginning, middle and end with thought and talk bubbles
(Bucci-due Thursday/Vago-due Monday)

Religion/Fully Alive

French

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
Writing - Memoirs - November 25
            - Parent Letter - November 25

Upcoming tests
Science - November 27

Upcoming Events
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Reminders
- PLEASE SIGN NOVEMBER PARENT LETTERS
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 November-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 Literacy, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7
Grade 8
Literacy (See Mr. DiCroce's/Tassone's Blog)
Writing - 
Reading - 
Oral Read Aloud -
Visual -
Financial Literacy -
Novel Study -
Grammar -


Science 

Read Chapter 6

Health/Physical Education

create a comic strip to demonstrate a bullying situation that gets resolved.  The comic strip can be conducted on bitstrips or on paper but the required expectations includes... 16 frames, there needs to be a storyline with a beginning, middle and end with thought and talk bubbles
(Bucci-Thursday)

Religion/Fully Alive

French

Italian

Mathematics (See Ms. Tassone's/
Mr. DiCroce's Blog)
Textbook - page
Workbook - page
Worksheet -

Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog)

Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog)

Upcoming assignments

Upcoming tests
Science - November 27

Upcoming Events 
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00
Literacy
Writing - Wonderland Question-Researched - assignment
Reading -
Oral -
Visual - Product Development Assignment-In class and home assignment
Media - 
Financial Literacy -
Novel Study - Setting Assignment-Group Task-In class assignment 
Grammar - 

Science

Read Character 6

Health/Physical Education

create a comic strip to demonstrate a bullying situation that gets resolved.  The comic strip can be conducted on bitstrips, or another comic making site or on paper but the required expectations includes... 16 frames, there needs to be a storyline with a beginning, middle and end with thought and talk bubbles
(Bucci-due Thursday/Vago-due Monday)

Religion/Fully Alive

French

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
Writing - Memoirs - November 25
            - Parent Letter - November 25

Upcoming tests
Science - November 27

Upcoming Events
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Reminders

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 November-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 Literacy, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7
Grade 8
Literacy (See Mr. DiCroce's/Tassone's Blog)
Writing - 
Reading - 
Oral Read Aloud -
Visual -
Financial Literacy -
Novel Study -
Grammar -


Science 

STUDY NOTES POSTED BELOW

Health/Physical Education

create a comic strip to demonstrate a bullying situation that gets resolved.  The comic strip can be conducted on bitstrips or on paper but the required expectations includes... 16 frames, there needs to be a storyline with a beginning, middle and end with thought and talk bubbles
(Bucci-Thursday)

Religion/Fully Alive

French

Italian

Mathematics (See Ms. Tassone's/
Mr. DiCroce's Blog)
Textbook - page
Workbook - page
Worksheet -

Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog)

Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog)

Upcoming assignments

Upcoming tests
Science - November 27
Science
Unit:Interactions in our Environment
Chapter 5
Study Notes

Please know the following for the test…

  1. photosynthesis
  2. different type of consumers and explain each
  3. difference between the food chain and the food web
  4. explain the water cycle

*  Test will be short answers.
*  The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write within your answer.  For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include three different ideas related to the question.

Study process…

  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date:  Wednesday November 27, 2013
Upcoming Events 
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00
Literacy
Writing - Wonderland Question-Researched-In class assignment
Reading -
Oral -
Visual -
Media - 
Financial Literacy -
Novel Study - Setting Assignment-Group Task
Grammar - 

Science

STUDY NOTES POSTED BELOW

Health/Physical Education

create a comic strip to demonstrate a bullying situation that gets resolved.  The comic strip can be conducted on bitstrips or on paper but the required expectations includes... 16 frames, there needs to be a storyline with a beginning, middle and end with thought and talk bubbles
(Bucci-due Tuesday/Vago-due Monday)

Religion/Fully Alive

French

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
Writing - Memoirs - November 25
            - Parent Letter - November 25

Upcoming tests
Science - November 27
Science
Unit: Cells - Chapter 5
Study Notes

Please know the following for the test…

  1. Explain osmosis
  2. Difference between endocytosis and exocytosis
  3. Purpose of protein channels
  4. Experiment relationship to diffusion

*  Test will be short answers.
*  The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write within your answer.  For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include three different ideas related to the question.

Study process…

  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date:  Wednesday November 27, 2013
Upcoming Events
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00

Monday, November 25, 2013

Monday, November 25, 2013

Reminders

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 November-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 Literacy, 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 

STUDY NOTES POSTED BELOW

Health/Physical Education

create a comic strip to demonstrate a bullying situation that gets resolved.  The comic strip can be conducted on bitstrips or on paper but the required expectations includes... 16 frames, there needs to be a storyline with a beginning, middle and end with thought and talk bubbles

Religion/Fully Alive
emotions symbols
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
Science - November 27
Science
Unit:Interactions in our Environment
Chapter 5
Study Notes

Please know the following for the test…

  1. photosynthesis
  2. different type of consumers and explain each
  3. difference between the food chain and the food web
  4. explain the water cycle

*  Test will be short answers.
*  The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write within your answer.  For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include three different ideas related to the question.

Study process…

  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date:  Wednesday November 27, 2013
Upcoming Events 
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00
Literacy
Writing - Parent Letter for November
Reading -
Oral -
Visual -
Media - 
Financial Literacy -
Novel Study - Independent 20 pages of reading
Grammar - 

Science

STUDY NOTES POSTED BELOW

Health/Physical Education

create a comic strip to demonstrate a bullying situation that gets resolved.  The comic strip can be conducted on bitstrips or on paper but the required expectations includes... 16 frames, there needs to be a storyline with a beginning, middle and end with thought and talk bubbles

Religion/Fully Alive

French

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
Writing - Memoirs - November 25
            - Parent Letter - November 25

Upcoming tests
Science - November 27
Science
Unit: Cells - Chapter 5
Study Notes

Please know the following for the test…

  1. Explain osmosis
  2. Difference between endocytosis and exocytosis
  3. Purpose of protein channels
  4. Experiment relationship to diffusion

*  Test will be short answers.
*  The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write within your answer.  For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include three different ideas related to the question.

Study process…

  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date:  Wednesday November 27, 2013
Upcoming Events
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00

Friday, November 22, 2013

Friday, November 22, 2013

Reminders

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 November-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 Literacy, 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 

STUDY NOTES POSTED BELOW

Health/Physical Education

Religion/Fully Alive
emotions symbols
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
Science - November 27
Science
Unit:Interactions in our Environment
Chapter 5
Study Notes

Please know the following for the test…

  1. photosynthesis
  2. different type of consumers and explain each
  3. difference between the food chain and the food web
  4. explain the water cycle

*  Test will be short answers.
*  The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write within your answer.  For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include three different ideas related to the question.

Study process…

  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date:  Wednesday November 27, 2013
Upcoming Events 
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00
Literacy
Writing - Memoir due Monday
Reading -
Oral -discussion/debate regarding media issues presentation
Visual -
Media - Toe-less Socks and Rob Ford  
Financial Literacy -
Novel Study - 
Grammar - 

Science

STUDY NOTES POSTED BELOW

Health/Physical Education

Religion/Fully Alive
emotions symbols
French

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
Writing - Memoirs - November 25
            - Parent Letter - November 25

Upcoming tests
Science - November 27
Science
Unit: Cells - Chapter 5
Study Notes

Please know the following for the test…

  1. Explain osmosis
  2. Difference between endocytosis and exocytosis
  3. Purpose of protein channels
  4. Experiment relationship to diffusion

*  Test will be short answers.
*  The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write within your answer.  For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include three different ideas related to the question.

Study process…

  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date:  Wednesday November 27, 2013
Upcoming Events
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Reminders

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 November-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 Literacy, 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 

STUDY NOTES POSTED BELOW

Health/Physical Education

Religion/Fully Alive
worksheets on emotions
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
Science - November 27
Science
Unit:Interactions in our Environment
Chapter 5
Study Notes

Please know the following for the test…

  1. photosynthesis
  2. different type of consumers and explain each
  3. difference between the food chain and the food web
  4. explain the water cycle

*  Test will be short answers.
*  The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write within your answer.  For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include three different ideas related to the question.

Study process…

  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date:  Wednesday November 27, 2013
Upcoming Events 
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00
Literacy
Writing- Writing Process-paired conference of the Memoir by checking off post its about voice, ideas and conventions to mention and providing feedback to assist with success 
Reading -
Oral -
Visual -
Financial Literacy -
Novel Study - In class discussion about the hwk.
Hwk:  Describe the main character of the book. Use references from the text (quotes and page number as modeled on Monday and Tuesday) to support your answer
Grammar - 

Science

STUDY NOTES POSTED BELOW

Health/Physical Education

Religion/Fully Alive
worksheet on emotions
French

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
Writing - Memoirs - November 25
             - Parent Letter - November 25

Upcoming tests
Science - November 27
Science
Unit: Cells - Chapter 5
Study Notes

Please know the following for the test…

  1. Explain osmosis
  2. Difference between endocytosis and exocytosis
  3. Purpose of protein channels
  4. Experiment relationship to diffusion

*  Test will be short answers.
*  The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write within your answer.  For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include three different ideas related to the question.

Study process…

  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date:  Wednesday November 27, 2013
Upcoming Events
We to We - November 7
Remembrance Day - November 11
Reports Go Home - November 12
Officer Gonsalves - November 12
Volleyball Boys - November 12
Volleyball Girls - November 13
Rosary - November 14
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - November 14 and 15
PA Day - November 15
Dress Down Day - November 29 $1.00