Thursday, October 30, 2014

Reminders





- fully school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants

-a working copy of the application for high school due Monday-teachers will review with students and give them a good copy to complete due back on Wednesday November 5, 2015

- Please sign October parent letter

- 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  -       Reading - Nelson Literacy 8a                           Novel Study - independent reading        Oral  -      Visual -       Media -      Financial Literacy-      Grammar - Science  -                 - hwk:  Religion/Family Life  -  Continue our 1000 gifts journal in class (gifts 80-86)  Health/Physical Education  - wrap up to the read aloud 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 (date changed to the week of November 3) 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