Reminders
- It is here, on this blog, that I will share with you daily reminders, homework, assignments, corrections, helpful educational websites and interesting news stories in the subject areas that I'll be instructing you on. You need to check this blog daily as it'll assist you in staying on top of your academics.
-full school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants
-full school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants
- other options are to hand write or print out assignments, these forms of submitting work are considered hard copy
- homework provided in Mr. Vago's classes (Math, History, Geography, Art/Drama/Dance) will be on his blog- 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 September are posted below
- Grade 8 - Open houses - This is an opportunity for parents and students to view high schools and what things they have to offer. Please go to:
https://www.tcdsb.org/school/openhouses/pages/default.aspx
- 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
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
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English
Writing: Grade 7 - Grade 8 - Writing: Grade 7 - hwk: - none Grade 8 - hwk: - none Reading: Grade 7 - Nelson Literacy 7a - began reading pages 21-23 using post-its while reading to make connections meaningful to the appropriate selections of the text, that will later be used as references when responding to a text Grade 8 - Nelson Literacy 8a - small group discussion based on assignment reading and their individual responses to a question based on the content read Reading: Grade 7 - hwk: Nelson Literacy 7a - none
Grade 8 - hwk: Nelson Literacy 8a - none
Novel Studies:
Grade 7 -
Grade 8 -
Media:
Grade 7 -
Grade 8 -
Oral:
Grade 7 -
Grade 8 -
Visual:
Grade 7 -
Grade 8 -
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 -
Grade 8 -
Grammar:
Grade 7 -
Grade 8 -
Science:
Grade 7 - co-created success criteria and rubric for presentation 
Grade 8 - Same as the Grade 7s
Religion/Fully Alive:
Grade 7/8 - In class discussion - -
Health/Physical Education:
Goal: Fitness Endurance and Strengthening/Health Living:
Grade 7/8 (Bucci) - in class focus was on possible solutions to factors that influence body image
Grade 8 (Vago) -hwk: Create an advice column based on factors that influence body image (those discussed in class like, self esteem, food, physical activity, sleep, metabolism, genetics, age, media etc) due Monday. Remember to include: a salutation like Dear Positive, or Dear Inner Beauty, a problem related to the topic, a closing that is anonymous but address the issue. Then offer a response back. you do this by addressing the person using a salutation, following by offering possible solutions to the problem. Finally close by signing off. (due Friday)
Upcoming Tests:
Upcoming Assignments: September 14 - Grade 7 - "I Am..."CD or DVD visual
- Grade 8 - "I Am..." visual student choice
September 28 - September Parent Letter Written in class
October 1 - Science Presentations - Skills Bank
Upcoming School Events: September 14 - all school supplies need to be purchased so we can organize binders with students September 30 - Terry Fox Walk - 12:15-1:40 |
