Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Reminders
 


- fully school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants
-canned goods for food drive


enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org or stsimonbucci@gmail.com as well as usbs, are soft copy methods for students to submit assignments
- other options are to hand write or print out assignments, these forms of submitting work are considered hard copy

homework provided in Ms. Astudillo's classes (Math, History, Geography, Art/Drama/Dance) will be on her blog (her blog address was given out during her class)
- homework provided in Ms. Bucci classes (Reading, Writing, Media Literacy, Financial Literacy, Science, Physical Education/Health) can be viewed at www.stsimonbucci.blogspot.ca

-Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher comments will also be provided within those letters.  These letters have to be read and signed by the parents and brought back to school.  A notification will be put on this blog as to when they need to be signed and returned.

- Tests and Assignments posted for the month of October are posted below

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


 ***Secondary School Open Houses 2014***
Please see below for the transition support information for you students.
 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSITION Secondary School Open Houses 2014https://www.tcdsb.org/school/openhouses/pages/default.aspx

Program and Course Calendar 2014-2015; 2013-2014https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/GuidanceCoopEd/Pages/Default.aspx

Parent Transition Guide,  Student After8 and Ministry of Education’s, “What do I need to graduate from high school.”https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/GuidanceCoopEd/Transition%20to%20High%20School/Pages/default.aspx

Student After8 websitewww.after8tcdsb.com

Student Community Involvement (40 hours graduation requirement)https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/GuidanceCoopEd/Communityservice40hours/Pages/default.aspx

 Have a great day,
 Maria Meffe Elementary Guidance Teacher-Counsellor, Area 1, TCDSB


 

Homework

 
Grade 8
Literacy/Language
     Writing  - in class drafting period on memoir expectations
     Reading - Nelson Literacy 8a
                    
     Novel Study -  20 min reading period done in class for book talks
                           -  Conferenced with Book Talk Groups regarding reading expectation
 
      Oral 
 
     Visual - 
 
     Media -
 
     Financial Literacy-
 
     Grammar -
 

Science  - hwk:  based on information in the text about cell membrane and diffusion student have questions 1 on page 120, and 2 and 4 on page 123
- in class we covered genetic testing and advances in technology
 
Religion/Family Life  - Gifts of the Holy Spirit Coral read as a class
Continue our 1000 gifts journal in class (gifts 80-86) 
 
Health/Physical Education  -
 
Art/Drama/Dance (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog) 
 
Mathematics (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)
Geography/History (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)
Art (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog) 
             
Upcoming assignments  
 
Writing  -  October 20 - Memoirs (expectations will be discussed in class)
                -  October 27 - writing parent letter in class
Reading  - October 1-3 - OCA Literacy Assessment in class
 
Novel Study -
 
Oral  Presentations - October 24 - Debates
 
Visual - 
 
Media -
 
Financial Literacy - 

Science -

Health -
 
Physical Education -
 
Upcoming tests 
 
 Science -  October 30 - Science Test - Cells
 
Upcoming Events
October 2 - curriculum night 7pm in the gym
October 9 - Rosary
October 13 - Thanksgiving
October 29 - Picture Day
 

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