Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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
  1. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  2. 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
  3. Review your study notes daily
  4. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  5. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  6. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  7. 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
  8. The night before the test review everything a few times
  9. 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

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