Friday, January 29, 2016

Friday, January 29, 2016

Reminders

- Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher commentswill 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 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
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
English 
Writing:   parent letters need to be signed

Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7b/8b -  
Grade 7/8        
Novel Studies: Organized our next book talk groups and books
Grade 7s/8s -
Conferences with teacher regarding book and assignment to be presented next week
Silent Movie Trailer for your book talk will be due Friday February 5th, 2016
Media:
Grade 7/8 - Changes made Photo Essay now due on Monday February 1, 2016 rubric handed out today in class. Review for greater success 
to be included in your photo essay...
- 5-7 photos
- photos need to be in relation to the " day in the life of..." (pick an object, place or person) and tell it's story
- photos need to narrate a story from beginning, middle and end (put yourself in the "shoes of your object, place or person)
- captions under each photo is required (5-10 sentence) that tell a story


Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -      
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 - Lessons on words
hwk: please complete assigned worksheets on adverbs, adjectives, commonly misspelled words
Science:
Grade 7 - hwk: page 320 questions 1, 2
                           page 326 questions 2, 3a
                          page 334 questions 1, 2, 3

Grade 8- hwk: page 60 questions 1 a,b,c and 3b
                           page 63 questions 1, 2, 5
                          page 71 questions 1, 2
Religion/Fully Alive: The Ten Commandments
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Substance Use and Abuse in class understanding how to problem solve and make decisions. Using the IDEAL decision making model worksheets
Monthly Calendar
                
Changes made Photo Essay now due February 1
 and the Opinion Essay due February 5
School Related
English Related
Science Related

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Thursday, February 28, 2016

Reminders

- Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher commentswill 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 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
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
English 
Writing:   Handout provided regarding myblueprint today
Grade 7/8 - During this period, students work on their school blue print
                  1. students created an account using their OEN # (provided by the school)
                  2. Students went to the url:  www.myblueprint.ca/tcdsb
                  3. Students did their learning strategy survey
                  4. They reviewed their report
                  5. Added it to their portfolio
                  6. They reflected on their learning skills by answering the following...
                      - three things you already knew about your learning
                      - three things you learned
                     - three study tips you are willing to try
Grade 8s:
7. Continued with a personality survey
8. Students reflected on three strengths and three needs based on your report
9. Students were asked to also explore the Occupational Planner (possible careers that interest then) and the Resume (identifying two extra curricular activities, two interests and two hobbies)
Remember to continue to explore "myblueprint" at home with your parents
Remember to add to the to the portfolio as this will be developing throughout your academic careers

Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7b/8b -  
Grade 7/8        
Novel Studies: This novel will focus on inference, asking questions and literary devices
Grade 7s/8s -in class within the text as a group find 20 word choices you really liked
                     - identify meaning
Conferences with teacher regarding book and assignment to be presented next week
Silent Movie Trailer for your book talk will be due Friday February 5th, 2016
Media:
Grade 7/8 - Changes made Photo Essay now due on Monday February 1, 2016
to be included in your photo essay...
- 5-7 photos
- photos need to be in relation to the " day in the life of..." (pick an object, place or person) and tell it's story
- photos need to narrate a story from beginning, middle and end (put yourself in the "shoes of your object, place or person)
- captions under each photo is required (5-10 sentence) that tell a story


Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -      
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 - Lessons on words
hwk: please complete assigned worksheets on adverbs, adjectives, commonly misspelled words
Science:
Grade 7 - hwk: page 320 questions 1, 2
                           page 326 questions 2, 3a
                          page 334 questions 1, 2, 3

Grade 8- hwk: page 60 questions 1 a,b,c and 3b
                           page 63 questions 1, 2, 5
                          page 71 questions 1, 2

Religion/Fully Alive: The Ten Commandments
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Substance Use and Abuse in class understanding how to problem solve and make decisions. Using the IDEAL decision making model
Monthly Calendar
                
Changes made Photo Essay now due February 1
 and the Opinion Essay due February 5
School Related
English Related
Science Related

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Reminders

- Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher commentswill 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 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
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
English 
Writing:   
Grade 7/8 - During this period, students work on their school blue print
                  1. students created an account using their OEN # (provided by the school)
                  2. Students went to the url:  www.myblueprint.ca/tcdsb
                  3. Students did their learning strategy survey
                  4. They reviewed their report
                  5. Added it to their portfolio
                  6. They reflected on their learning skills by answering the following...
                      - three things you already knew about your learning
                      - three things you learned
                     - three study tips you are willing to try
Grade 8s:
7. Continued with a personality survey
8. Students reflected on three strengths and three needs based on your report
9. Students were asked to also explore the Occupational Planner (possible careers that interest then) and the Resume (identifying two extra curricular activities, two interests and two hobbies)
Remember to continue to explore "myblueprint" at home with your parents
Remember to add to the to the portfolio as this will be developing throughout your academic careers

Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7b/8b -  
Grade 7/8        
Novel Studies: This novel will focus on inference, asking questions and literary devices
Grade 7s/8s -
Book Talk discussions this week regarding post it notes that are either colour coded or written on that show flashbacks, foreshadowing, symbolism, and tone.  Use your information sheet, provided in class, as a reference. 
Silent Movie Trailer for your book talk will be due Friday February 5th, 2016
Media:
Grade 7/8 - Changes made Photo Essay now due on Monday February 1, 2016
to be included in your photo essay...
- 5-7 photos
- photos need to be in relation to the " day in the life of..." (pick an object, place or person) and tell it's story
- photos need to narrate a story from beginning, middle and end (put yourself in the "shoes of your object, place or person)
- captions under each photo is required (5-10 sentence) that tell a story


Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -      
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 - Lessons
Science:
Grade 7 -
Grade 8-
Religion/Fully Alive: The Ten Commandments
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Substance Use and Abuse in class understanding how to problem solve and make decisions. Using the IDEAL decision making model
Monthly Calendar
                
Changes made Photo Essay now due February 1
 and the Opinion Essay due February 5
School Related
English Related
Science Related

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Reminders

- Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher commentswill 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 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
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
English 
Writing:    began the process for the descriptive essay
Grade 7/8 
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7b/8b -  
Grade 7/8        
Novel Studies: This novel will focus on inference, asking questions and literary devices
Grade 7s/8s -
Book Talk discussions this week regarding post it notes that are either colour coded or written on that show flashbacks, foreshadowing, symbolism, and tone.  Use your information sheet, provided in class, as a reference. 
Silent Movie Trailer for your book talk will be due Friday February 5th, 2016
Media:
Grade 7/8 - Changes made Photo Essay now due on Monday February 1, 2016
to be included in your photo essay...
- 5-7 photos
- photos need to be in relation to the " day in the life of..." (pick an object, place or person) and tell it's story
- photos need to narrate a story from beginning, middle and end (put yourself in the "shoes of your object, place or person)
- captions under each photo is required (5-10 sentence) that tell a story


Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -      
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 - Lessons
Science:
Grade 7 -
Grade 8-
Religion/Fully Alive: The Ten Commandments
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Substance Use and Abuse in class understanding how to problem solve and make decisions. Using the IDEAL decision making model
Monthly Calendar
                
Changes made Photo Essay now due February 1
 and the Opinion Essay due February 5
School Related
English Related
Science Related

Monday, January 25, 2016

Monday, January 25, 2016

Reminders

- Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher commentswill 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 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
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
English 
Writing:    began the process for the descriptive essay
Grade 7/8 
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7b/8b -  
Grade 7/8        
Novel Studies: This novel will focus on inference, asking questions and literary devices
Grade 7s/8s -
Book Talk discussions this week regarding post it notes that are either colour coded or written on that show flashbacks, foreshadowing, symbolism, and tone.  Use your information sheet, provided in class, as a reference. 
Silent Movie Trailer for your book talk will be due Friday February 5th, 2016
Media:
Grade 7/8Changes made Photo Essay now due on Monday February 1, 2016
to be included in your photo essay...
- 5-7 photos
- photos need to be in relation to the " day in the life of..." (pick an object, place or person) and tell it's story
- photos need to narrate a story from beginning, middle and end (put yourself in the "shoes of your object, place or person)
- captions under each photo is required (5-10 sentence) that tell a story

Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -      
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 - Lessons
Science:
Grade 7 -
Grade 8-
Religion/Fully Alive: The Ten Commandments
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Substance Use and Abuse in class understanding how to problem solve and make decisions. Using the IDEAL decision making model
Monthly Calendar
                
Changes made Photo Essay now due February 1
 and the Opinion Essay due February 5
School Related
English Related
Science Related

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Reminders

- Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher commentswill 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 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
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
English 
Writing:    
Grade 7/8 
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7b/8b -  
Grade 7/8        
Novel Studies: This novel will focus on inference, asking questions and literary devices
Grade 7s/8s -
hwk: Read 15-25 pages daily for the next 21 days-depending on the book talk group
Hand out provided based on the final chapters of the novel.  With the last 100 pages of your text, use post it notes that are either colour coded or written on that show flashbacks, foreshadowing, symbolism, and tone.  Use your information sheet, provided in class, as a reference. 
Media:
Grade 7/8Changes made Photo Essay now due on the 25th,
to be included in your photo essay...
- 5-7 photos
- photos need to be in relation to the " day in the life of..." (pick an object, place or person) and tell it's story
- photos need to narrate a story from beginning, middle and end (put yourself in the "shoes of your object, place or person)
- captions under each photo is required (5-10 sentence) that tell a story

 
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -      
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 - Lessons
Science:
Grade 7 -
Study Notes: (I will collect study on Monday in order to provide you feedback)
Please know the following for the test...
Terms:
Chapter 10
- force
- torsion
- dead load
- gravity
- magnitude
- mass
- internal and external forces
- know the story of the three little pigs (how did the wolf apply force, explain house structure, function and form, any other terms used from chapters 10 and 11)
Chapter 11
- arch and dome compared and contrast
- rebar
- truss
- cantilever
- corrugation
Grade 8 -
Study Notes: (I will collect study on Monday in order to provide you feedback)
Please know the following for the test...
Terms:
Chapter 1
- physical system with example and compare and contrast with the social system
- mechanical, optical, electrical systems with example
- social system with examples
- purpose of systems
- input, output and side effects
- consumerism
- evolution of the school system
- evolution of the telephone
Chapter 2
- six simple machines with example
- force
- work
- energy
- compare and contrast between a doorknob door opener and a lever style door opener
hwk: page 16 Questions 1 and 2
Religion/Fully Alive:
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Substance Use and Abuse in class understanding difference substances in class assignment presented today
Monthly Calendar
                
Changes made Photo Essay now due on the 25th
 and the Opinion Essay due on the 15
School Related
English Related
Science Related

Monday, January 18, 2016

Monday, January 18, 2016

Reminders

- Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher commentswill 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 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
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
English 
Writing:    
Grade 7/8 
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7b/8b -  
Grade 7/8        
Novel Studies: This novel will focus on inference, asking questions and literary devices
Grade 7s/8s -
hwk: Read 15-25 pages daily for the next 21 days-depending on the book talk group
Hand out provided based on the final chapters of the novel.  With the last 100 pages of your text, use post it notes that are either colour coded or written on that show flashbacks, foreshadowing, symbolism, and tone.  Use your information sheet provided in class as a reference. 
Media:
Grade 7/8Changes made Photo Essay now due on the 25th,
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -      
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 - Lessons
Science:
Grade 7 - teacher directed lesson on "Structure Strength and Stability"
hwk: in class complete worksheets
Study Notes: (I will collect study on Monday in order to provide you feedback)
Please know the following for the test...
Terms:
Chapter 10
- force
- torsion
- dead load
- gravity
- magnitude
- mass
- internal and external forces
- know the story of the three little pigs (how did the wolf apply force, explain house structure, function and form, any other terms used from chapters 10 and 11)
Chapter 11
- arch and dome compared and contrast
- rebar
- truss
- cantilever
- corrugation
Grade 8 - teacher directed lesson with notes on Chapter 2 "Getting it to Work"
hwk: complete worksheets in the package
Study Notes: (I will collect study on Monday in order to provide you feedback)
Please know the following for the test...
Terms:
Chapter 1
- physical system with example and compare and contrast with the social system
- mechanical, optical, electrical systems with example
- social system with examples
- purpose of systems
- input, output and side effects
- consumerism
- evolution of the school system
- evolution of the telephone
Chapter 2
- six simple machines with example
- force
- work
- energy
- compare and contrast between a doorknob door opener and a lever style door opener
hwk: page 16 Questions 1 and 2
Religion/Fully Alive:
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Substance Use and Abuse in class understanding difference substances in class assignment presented today
Monthly Calendar
                
Changes made Photo Essay now due on the 25th
 and the Opinion Essay due on the 15
School Related
English Related
Science Related

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Reminders
- Parents please note that permission forms for Quebec will be distributed to students on Monday.  
- Students please bring in your baby photo for Grade 8 yearbook
- Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher commentswill 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 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
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
English 
Writing:    Written feedback provided for drafts of opinion essay today so that students can revise and edit their work
Grade 7/8  Changes have been made Opinion Essay now due on January 15 
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7b/8b -  
Grade 7/8 


       
Novel Studies: This novel will focus on inference, asking questions and literary devices
Grade 7s/8s -
hwk: Read 15-25 pages daily for the next 21 days-depending on the book talk group
Discussion regarding the resolution (end) of the novel were shared in book talk groups today.
hwk: Write a paragraph inferring the ending of the novel.  Use your own knowledge and the clues from your group members and the text to help you with your response.  
Media:
Grade 7/8Changes made Photo Essay now due on the 25th
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -      
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 - Lessons
Science:
Grade 7 - teacher directed lesson on "Structure Strength and Stability"
hwk: in class complete worksheets
Study Notes: (I will collect study on Monday in order to provide you feedback)
Please know the following for the test...
Terms:
Chapter 10
- force
- torsion
- dead load
- gravity
- magnitude
- mass
- internal and external forces
- know the story of the three little pigs (how did the wolf apply force, explain house structure, function and form, any other terms used from chapters 10 and 11)
Chapter 11
- arch and dome compared and contrast
- rebar
- truss
- cantilever
- corrugation
Grade 8 - teacher directed lesson with notes on Chapter 2 "Getting it to Work"
hwk: complete worksheets in the package
Study Notes: (I will collect study on Monday in order to provide you feedback)
Please know the following for the test...
Terms:
Chapter 1
- physical system with example and compare and contrast with the social system
- mechanical, optical, electrical systems with example
- social system with examples
- purpose of systems
- input, output and side effects
- consumerism
- evolution of the school system
- evolution of the telephone
Chapter 2
- six simple machines with example
- force
- work
- energy
- compare and contrast between a doorknob door opener and a lever style door opener
hwk: page 16 Questions 1 and 2
Religion/Fully Alive: "Stressed out to Chilled Out" focus on the teenage brain
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Substance Use and Abuse in class understanding difference substances in class assignment presented today
Monthly Calendar
                
Changes made Photo Essay now due on the 25th
 and the Opinion Essay due on the 15
School Related
English Related
Science Related

Monday, January 11, 2016

Monday, January 11, 2016

Reminders
- Parents please note that permission forms for Quebec will be distributed to students on Monday.  
- Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher commentswill 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 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
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
English 
Writing:    Success Criteria and sample of an opinion essay were provided and reviewed.
                   Teacher feedback based on graphic organizer of opinion essay was given back      
                   student.
Grade 7/8  Changes have been made Opinion Essay now due on January 15 
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7b/8b -  
Grade 7/8 
 

       
Novel Studies: This novel will focus on inference, asking questions and literary devices
Grade 7s/8s -
hwk: Read 15-25 pages daily for the next 21 days-depending on the book talk group
Discussion regarding designs for the main character were shared in book talk groups today
Media:
Grade 7/8Changes made Photo Essay now due on the 25th
 Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -      
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 - Lessons
Science:
Grade 7 - teacher directed lesson on structures, forms and functions on 10.2
hwk: worksheet page 3 and 4 of package
Grade 8 - teacher directed lesson with notes on 1.2 Types of Systems
hwk: page 16 Questions 1 and 2
Religion/Fully Alive: Family Structure and Challenges
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Substance Use and Abuse in class understanding difference substances in class assignment presented today
Monthly Calendar
                
Changes made Photo Essay now due on the 25th
 and the Opinion Essay due on the 15
School Related

Friday, January 08, 2016

Friday, January 8, 2016

Reminders
- Parents please note that permission forms for Quebec will be distributed to students on Monday.  
- Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher commentswill 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 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
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
English 
Writing:     Brainstorming done in class and collected for teacher feedback
Grade 7/8  Changes have been made Opinion Essay now due on January 15 
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7b/8b -  
Grade 7/8 
 

       
Novel Studies: This novel will focus on inference, asking questions and literary devices
Grade 7s/8s -
hwk: Read 15-25 pages daily for the next 21 days-depending on the book talk group
Conferences with students regarding their reading responses from last night,  Focus was on making sure students use own thoughts and opinion based on their knowledge in order to draw conclusions about the main character.
hwk: Create two outfits on croquis (provided in class) based on the main characters personality.  Be prepared to discuss your style choice with your group members on Monday
Media:
Grade 7/8Changes made Photo Essay now due on the 25th
 Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -      
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 - Lessons
Science:
Grade 7 - teacher directed lesson on structures, forms and functions on 10.2
hwk: worksheet page 3 and 4 of package
Grade 8 - teacher directed lesson with notes on 1.2 Types of Systems
hwk: page 16 Questions 1 and 2
Religion/Fully Alive: Family Structure and Challenges
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Substance Use and Abuse in class understanding and categorizing difference substances and defining terms related to substances
Monthly Calendar
                 
Changes made Photo Essay now due on the 25th
 and the Opinion Essay due on the 15
School Related
Literacy Work Due Dates

Thursday, January 07, 2016

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Reminders
-Wishing you nothing but the best in 2016!
-Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher commentswill 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 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
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
English 
Writing:     Focus in class on opinion essay what an opinion essay? Sample and graphic organizer reviewed in class
Grade 7/8  Changes have been made Opinion Essay now due on January 15 
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7b/8b -  
Grade 7/8 
 

       
Novel Studies: This novel will focus on inference, asking questions and literary devices
Grade 7s/8s -
hwk: Read 15-25 pages daily for the next 21 days-depending on the book talk
Hwk: Based on your reading to date, infer the personality of the main character of the book using your own knowledge and the text in your response.
group
Media:
Grade 7/8Changes made Photo Essay now due on the 25th
 Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -      
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 - Lessons
Science:
Grade 7 - teacher directed lesson on structures, forms and functions on 10.2
hwk: worksheet page 3 and 4 of package
Grade 8 - teacher directed lesson with notes on 1.2 Types of Systems
hwk: page 16 Questions 1 and 2
Religion/Fully Alive: Stress Out and Chill Out - Session One- in class students identified different stressors in their life and how their body reacts to those stressors 
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Substance Use and Abuse in class understanding and categorizing difference substances and defining terms related to substances
Monthly Calendar
                 
Changes made Photo Essay now due on the 25th
 and the Opinion Essay due on the 15
School Related
Literacy Work Due Dates