Monday, January 5, 2015

Reminders
 

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

- 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 January 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.

Homework

Grade 8

Literacy/Language      Writing  -  hwk: research what is an opinion essay? what are the special features of an opinion essay? bring in a sample to discuss in small groups      Reading - Teacher Directed Model example of a reading response question hwk:        Novel Study -           Oral  -  Effective listening strategies were discussed during the literacy period today-focus on making personal connection, asking questions, and visualising content you hear.      Visual -       Media -      Financial Literacy-      Grammar - Science  - Religion/Family Life  - Unit 2 Holiness Hwk:  What makes you unique? What talents do you have?  What gifts has God given you? Health/Physical Education  -   Hwk:   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  -  January  19 - Opinion Essay Reading  -   Novel Study -    Oral  Presentations -   Visual -  Media - Financial Literacy -  Science -   Health - Physical Education - Upcoming tests  Science - Thursday January 22    Upcoming Events  Lake Saint George - January 26-30