Thursday, April 30, 2015

Reminders

 

- full school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants
-please sign April 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 April 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  - In class - students work on the revise and editing of their science fiction stories Hwk: -          Reading - Hwk: -        Novel Study -   Hwk: Think of a novel for your May ISU (Independent Formal Book Report) Some students have not conferenced with me regarding their book choice.         Oral  - In-class - Hwk:      Visual -   Hwk:  Bring in magazines for our fashion unit      Media - Hwk: Work on converting your SLAM poem into an age appreciate media presentation.  Consider using voice over, music and visuals to create impact. Also save your work on a usb please.      Financial Literacy - Hwk:      Grammar - Hwk: Science  -  Unit of Study - Fluids          hwk:  - Religion/Family Life  - Unit Three In class - Reflected on an individual they admire who has passed away. 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  - April 13 - Compare and Contrast Essay based on a book and movie                   April 27 - Science Fiction Story this is continuing all week                   April 27 - Parent Letter   Reading  - March 2 and 3 - OCA testing in class   Novel Study - April 24 - Realistic, Narrative, Limerick, (postpone)   Oral  Presentations - April 17 - Wonderland Questions to be presented   Visual -  Media - May 1 - SLAM Poems video save onto a usb Financial Literacy -  Science -    Health - Physical Education - Upcoming tests  Upcoming Events April 3 - Good Friday April 5 - Happy Easter! April 6 - Easter Monday (no school) April 8 - Grad Photo and $25.00 Composite Picture of the entire group April 9 - Rosary April 13 - Band Trip and W5H April 23 - Spring Photos

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Reminders

 

- full school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants
-please sign April 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 April 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  - In class - students work on the fall in action and resolution part of their science fiction story.  Hwk: -          Reading - Hwk: -        Novel Study -   Hwk: Think of a novel for your May ISU (Independent Formal Book Report) Some students have not conferenced with me regarding their book choice.         Oral  - In-class - Hwk:      Visual -   Hwk:  Bring in magazines for our fashion unit      Media - Hwk: Work on converting your SLAM poem into an age appreciate media presentation.  Consider using voice over, music and visuals to create impact. Also save your work on a usb please.      Financial Literacy - Hwk:      Grammar - Hwk: Science  -  Unit of Study - Fluids          hwk:  - SEE STUDY NOTES BELOW Religion/Family Life  - Unit Three In class - Group task - what do you admire in priests and what symbol would you use to identify them. Health/Physical Education  -  In class-students demonstrated ways in which the media displays positive intimate relationships 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  - April 13 - Compare and Contrast Essay based on a book and movie                   April 27 - Science Fiction Story this is continuing all week                   April 27 - Parent Letter   Reading  - March 2 and 3 - OCA testing in class   Novel Study - April 24 - Realistic, Narrative, Limerick, (postpone)   Oral  Presentations - April 17 - Wonderland Questions to be presented   Visual -  Media - May 1 - SLAM Poems video save onto a usb Financial Literacy -  Science -    Health - Physical Education - Upcoming tests  Science Unit: Fluids April 30th Chapters 7, 8, and 9 Study Notes  Please know the following for the test… 1.  Fluids, role they play in our lives and identify three that are essential to life 2.  Particle theory 3.  Flow rate, viscosity, and cohesion use examples to explain 4.  Impact of dams on the environment 5.  Use the particle theory to explain density 6.  Explain buoyancy (including negative, positive and netural) using fresh water and salt water 7.  Oil density can be harmful and helpful in oil spills 8.  Compare a thumbtack to snow shoes in relation to pressure and force used on each 9.  Why might your ears pop when you descend on a plane? 10.  How a thermometer works using volume and temperature? 11.  The importance of values in the human circulatory system and the varicose veins *  Test will be short answers with diagrams that need to be labelled. *  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… Review information above and find the information in your notes or text Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above 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 Review your study notes daily Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes Find the answers and write them out beside the questions Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them 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 The night before the test review everything a few times During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly, providing as much information as possible Upcoming Events April 3 - Good Friday April 5 - Happy Easter! April 6 - Easter Monday (no school) April 8 - Grad Photo and $25.00 Composite Picture of the entire group April 9 - Rosary April 13 - Band Trip and W5H April 23 - Spring Photos

Monday, April 27, 2015

Reminders

 

- full school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants
-please sign April 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 April 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  - In class - students work on the climax to their science fiction story.  student conferences were held with Bucci's class Hwk: -          Reading - Hwk: -        Novel Study -   Hwk: Think of a novel for your May ISU (Independent Formal Book Report) Some students have not conferenced with me regarding their book choice.         Oral  - In-class - Hwk:      Visual -  Hwk:       Media - Hwk: Work on converting your SLAM poem into media.  Consider using voice over, music and visuals to create impact.      Financial Literacy - Hwk:      Grammar - Hwk: Science  -  Unit of Study - Fluids          hwk:  - SEE STUDY NOTES BELOW Religion/Family Life  - Unit Three In class - Group task - what do you admire in married couples and what symbol would you use to identify marriage. Health/Physical Education  -  In class-students demonstrated ways in which the media displays positive intimate relationships 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  - April 13 - Compare and Contrast Essay based on a book and movie                   April 27 - Science Fiction Story this is continuing all week                   April 27 - Parent Letter   Reading  - March 2 and 3 - OCA testing in class   Novel Study - April 24 - Realistic, Narrative, Limerick, Science Fiction assignment   Oral  Presentations - April 17 - Wonderland Questions to be presented   Visual -  Media - May 1 - SLAM Poems video Financial Literacy -  Science -    Health - Physical Education - Upcoming tests  Science Unit: Fluids April 30th Chapters 7, 8, and 9 Study Notes  Please know the following for the test… 1.  Fluids, role they play in our lives and identify three that are essential to life 2.  Particle theory 3.  Flow rate, viscosity, and cohesion use examples to explain 4.  Impact of dams on the environment 5.  Use the particle theory to explain density 6.  Explain buoyancy (including negative, positive and netural) using fresh water and salt water 7.  Oil density can be harmful and helpful in oil spills 8.  Compare a thumbtack to snow shoes in relation to pressure and force used on each 9.  Why might your ears pop when you descend on a plane? 10.  How a thermometer works using volume and temperature? 11.  The importance of values in the human circulatory system and the varicose veins *  Test will be short answers with diagrams that need to be labelled. *  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… Review information above and find the information in your notes or text Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above 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 Review your study notes daily Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes Find the answers and write them out beside the questions Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them 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 The night before the test review everything a few times During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly, providing as much information as possible Upcoming Events April 3 - Good Friday April 5 - Happy Easter! April 6 - Easter Monday (no school) April 8 - Grad Photo and $25.00 Composite Picture of the entire group April 9 - Rosary April 13 - Band Trip and W5H April 23 - Spring Photos

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Reminders

 

- full 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 April 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: -          Reading - Hwk: -        Novel Study -   Hwk: Think of a novel for your May ISU (Independent Formal Book Report)         Oral  - In-class - continued to present wonderland questions Hwk:      Visual -  Hwk:       Media - Hwk: Work on converting your SLAM poem into media.  Consider using voice over, music and visuals to create impact.      Financial Literacy - Hwk:      Grammar - Hwk: Science  -  Unit of Study - Fluids          hwk:  - 9.2 question 2 and 9.4 question 2 and 4 due Thursday SEE STUDY NOTES BELOW Religion/Family Life  - Unit Three In class - Read what is love? pages 70-72 Health/Physical Education  -  In class-students demonstrated ways in which the media displays positive intimate relationships 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  - April 13 - Compare and Contrast Essay based on a book and movie                   April 27 - Science Fiction Story                   April 27 - Parent Letter   Reading  - March 2 and 3 - OCA testing in class   Novel Study - April 24 - Realistic, Narrative, Limerick, Science Fiction assignment   Oral  Presentations - April 17 - Wonderland Questions to be presented   Visual -  Media - May 1 - SLAM Poems video Financial Literacy -  Science -    Health - Physical Education - Upcoming tests  Science Unit: Fluids April 30th Chapters 7, 8, and 9 Study Notes  Please know the following for the test… 1.  Fluids, role they play in our lives and identify three that are essential to life 2.  Particle theory 3.  Flow rate, viscosity, and cohesion use examples to explain 4.  Impact of dams on the environment 5.  Use the particle theory to explain density 6.  Explain buoyancy (including negative, positive and netural) using fresh water and salt water 7.  Oil density can be harmful and helpful in oil spills 8.  Compare a thumbtack to snow shoes in relation to pressure and force used on each 9.  Why might your ears pop when you descend on a plane? 10.  How a thermometer works using volume and temperature? 11.  The importance of values in the human circulatory system and the varicose veins *  Test will be short answers with diagrams that need to be labelled. *  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… Review information above and find the information in your notes or text Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above 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 Review your study notes daily Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes Find the answers and write them out beside the questions Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them 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 The night before the test review everything a few times During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly, providing as much information as possible Upcoming Events April 3 - Good Friday April 5 - Happy Easter! April 6 - Easter Monday (no school) April 8 - Grad Photo and $25.00 Composite Picture of the entire group April 9 - Rosary April 13 - Band Trip and W5H April 23 - Spring Photos

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Reminders

 

- full 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 April 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  - In-class - went over expectations for the science fiction writing assignment .  Students are doing a timed short story this week.  Brainstorming was done yesterday and today for approximately 7mins.  In class, students were given 30 mins of uninterrupted writing time to begin the introduction to their science fiction short story.  (In the introduction, students are identifying the characters, setting and are begining to identify the plot)  Hwk: -          Reading - In-class - read aloud sci-fi story "Planet Tropicca" Hwk: -        Novel Study -   Hwk: Think of a novel for your May ISU (Independent Formal Book Report)         Oral  - In-class - continued to present wonderland questions Hwk:      Visual -  Hwk:       Media - Hwk: Work on converting your SLAM poem into media.  Consider using voice over, music and visuals to create impact.      Financial Literacy - Hwk:      Grammar - Hwk: Science  -  Unit of Study - Fluids          hwk:  - 9.2 question 2 and 9.4 question 2 and 4 due Thursday Religion/Family Life  - Unit Three In class - 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  - April 13 - Compare and Contrast Essay based on a book and movie                   April 27 - Science Fiction Story                   April 27 - Parent Letter   Reading  - March 2 and 3 - OCA testing in class   Novel Study - April 24 - Realistic, Narrative, Limerick, Science Fiction assignment   Oral  Presentations - April 17 - Wonderland Questions to be presented   Visual -  Media - May 1 - SLAM Poems video Financial Literacy -  Science -    Health - Physical Education - Upcoming tests  Science - April 30 - Unit Fluids   Upcoming Events April 3 - Good Friday April 5 - Happy Easter! April 6 - Easter Monday (no school) April 8 - Grad Photo and $25.00 Composite Picture of the entire group April 9 - Rosary April 13 - Band Trip and W5H April 23 - Spring Photos

Monday, April 20, 2015

Reminders

 

- full 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 April 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  - In-class - went over expectations for the science fiction writing assignment Hwk: -          Reading - In-class - read aloud sci-fi story "Recess" Hwk: -        Novel Study -   Hwk: Think of a novel for your May ISU (Independent Formal Book Report)         Oral  - In-class - continued to present wonderland questions Hwk:      Visual -  Hwk:       Media - Hwk: Work on converting your SLAM poem into media.  Consider using voice over, music and visuals to create impact.      Financial Literacy - Hwk:      Grammar - Hwk: Science  -  Unit of Study - Fluids          hwk:  - 8.4, 8.6 and 9.1 questions provided in class on Thursday due on Tuesday Religion/Family Life  - Unit Three In class - 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  - April 13 - Compare and Contrast Essay based on a book and movie                   April 27 - Science Fiction Story                   April 27 - Parent Letter   Reading  - March 2 and 3 - OCA testing in class   Novel Study - April 24 - Realistic, Narrative, Limerick, Science Fiction assignment   Oral  Presentations - April 17 - Wonderland Questions to be presented   Visual -  Media - May 1 - SLAM Poems video Financial Literacy -  Science -    Health - Physical Education - Upcoming tests  Science - April 30 - Unit Fluids   Upcoming Events April 3 - Good Friday April 5 - Happy Easter! April 6 - Easter Monday (no school) April 8 - Grad Photo and $25.00 Composite Picture of the entire group April 9 - Rosary April 13 - Band Trip and W5H April 23 - Spring Photos