Thursday, March 31, 2016

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Reminders

- 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, 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:  March Parent Letters will be written on Friday April 1, in class due to the debate presentations
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7a
hwk:
Nelson Literacy 8a
hwk:
Novel Studies: organized new book talk groups (book choices through Scholastics, Indigo and books from the class as possible options have been discussed with teacher)
Grade 7s/8s 
Media:
Grade 7/8 - 
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 - presentation of debates continue
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 -
hwk:
Science:
Grade 7 - hwk: after given two work periods to complete
Read pages 58-61 answer questions 1, 4
Read pages 64-66 answer questions 1, 3, 6
Read pages 67-69 answer question 1, 2
Read pages 72-76 answer questions 7
Grade 8 - hwk: after given two work periods to complete
Read pages 228-229 answer questions 1, 4
Read pages 234-236 answer questions 1, 2, 3
Read pages 238-239 answer questions 3, 4
Read pages 242-243 answer question 2, 3
Read pages 244-245 answer question 2

Reviewed key terms from the unit in class textbook work started today and will continue on Thursday
Science Test will be Thursday April 7, 2016
Please study the following for the test...
Grade 7:
-particle theory what is it and what does it state
-explain the three states of matter
-solvent using examples to show understanding
-solute using examples to show understanding  
-concentration using examples to show understanding
-diluted using examples to show understanding
-difference between mixture, mechanical mixture ans solution
-ways to separate mechanical mixtures
Grade 8:
-particle theory what is it and what does it state
-explain the three states of matter
-flow rate with example to show understanding
-career options in fluid mechanics
-impact on oil spills (pros and cons)
-ship float higher in fresh water or salt water explain
-why do your ears pop sometimes when you descend on an airplane
-compress using examples to show understanding
Religion: 
Health/Physical Education- Created Sexual (health will be conducted through the Fully Alive
                                                religion program)
                                             - show parents letter explaining topics to be discussed in grade 7,
                                                the grade 8 one will follow
                                             - complete reflection questions based on the readings pages 71-77
                                               in Fully Alive
                                              1. What does sexuality mean?
                                              2. Why is sexuality a gift?
                                              3. In what ways are males and females different?
                                              4. In what ways are males and females alike?
                                              - complete worksheet on role model and media sexual roles on TV
                                               - due Thursday (Bucci)
                                                                 
                                                            Monthly Calendar
  
   
    
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Reminders

- 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, 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:  March Parent Letters will be written on Friday April 1, in class due to the debate presentations
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7a
hwk:
Nelson Literacy 8a
hwk:
Novel Studies: organized new book talk groups (book choices through Scholastics, Indigo and books from the class as possible options have been discussed with teacher)
Grade 7s/8s 
Media:
Grade 7/8 - 
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 - presentation of debates continue
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 -
hwk:
Science:

Reviewed key terms from the unit in class textbook work started today and will continue on Thursday
Science Test will be Tuesday April 5, 2016

Religion: 
Health/Physical Education- Created Sexual (health will be conducted through the Fully Alive
                                                religion program)
                                             - show parents letter explaining topics to be discussed in grade 7,
                                                the grade 8 one will follow
                                             - complete reflection questions based on the readings pages 71-77
                                               in Fully Alive
                                              1. What does sexuality mean?
                                              2. Why is sexuality a gift?
                                              3. In what ways are males and females different?
                                              4. In what ways are males and females alike?
                                              - complete worksheet on role model and media sexual roles on TV
                                               - due Thursday (Bucci)
                                                                 
                                                            Monthly Calendar
          

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English Related
Science Related

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Reminders

- 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, 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:  
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7a
hwk:
Nelson Literacy 8a
hwk:
Novel Studies: organized new book talk groups and book choices through Scholastics and books from the class as possible options
Grade 7s/8s 
Media:
Grade 7/8 - Stations of the Cross Comic
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 - present debates 
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 -
hwk:
Science:


Science Test will be Tuesday April 5, 2016
In class  work - response to chapter 2 for grade 7 and chapter 8 for grade 8
hwk: grade 7
2.1 questions 2, 3
2.2 questions 3, 4
2.4 questions 1, 2
2.6 questions 2, 3


hwk: grade 8
what is mass, weight, volume and displacement
Read pages 212-213 question 2
Read pages 216-217 question 1
Read pages 219-221 question 3 
Religion: Palms Sunday Mediation conducted in class
Health/Physical Education- Created Sexual (health will be conducted through the Fully Alive
                                                religion program)
                                             - show parents letter explaining topics to be discussed in grade 7,
                                                the grade 8 one will follow
                                             - complete reflection questions based on the readings pages 71-77
                                               in Fully Alive
                                              1. What does sexuality mean?
                                              2. Why is sexuality a gift?
                                              3. In what ways are males and females different?
                                              4. In what ways are males and females alike?
                                              - complete worksheet on role model and media sexual roles on TV
                                               - due Thursday (Bucci and Vago)
                                                                 
                                                            Monthly Calendar
          

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English Related
Science Related

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Reminders

- 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, 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:  
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7a
hwk:
Nelson Literacy 8a
hwk:
Novel Studies: organized new book talk groups and book choices through Scholastics and books fro the class
Grade 7s/8s 
Media:
Grade 7/8 - steps to writing a comic provided in class today through teacher direction
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 - be ready to present debates 
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 -
hwk:
Science:


Science Test will be Tuesday April 5, 2016
In class  work - response to chapter 2 for grade 7 and chapter 8 for grade 8


Grade 7:
Religion: Palms Sunday Mediation conducted in class
Health/Physical Education- Created Sexual (health will be conducted through the Fully Alive
                                                religion program)
                                             - show parents letter explaining topics to be discussed in grade 7,
                                                the grade 8 one will follow
                                             - complete reflection questions based on the readings pages 71-77
                                               in Fully Alive
                                              1. What does sexuality mean?
                                              2. Why is sexuality a gift?
                                              3. In what ways are males and females different?
                                              4. In what ways are males and females alike?
                                              - complete worksheet on role model and media sexual roles on TV
                                               - due Thursday (Bucci and Vago)
                                                                 
                                                            Monthly Calendar
          

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English Related
Science Related

Monday, March 21, 2016

Monday, March 21, 2016

Reminders

- 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, 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:  in class worked on developing the introduction and conclusion for the debates
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7a
hwk:
Nelson Literacy 8a
hwk:
Novel Studies
Grade 7s/8s 
Media:
Grade 7/8 - 
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -  
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 -
hwk:
Science:
Grade 7/8:
Religion: Palms Sunday Mediation conducted in class
Health/Physical Education- Created Sexual (health will be conducted through the Fully Alive
                                                religion program)
                                             - show parents letter explaining topics to be discussed in grade 7,
                                                the grade 8 one will follow
                                             - complete reflection questions based on the readings pages 71-77
                                               in Fully Alive
                                              1. What does sexuality mean?
                                              2. Why is sexuality a gift?
                                              3. In what ways are males and females different?
                                              4. In what ways are males and females alike?
                                              - complete worksheet on role model and media sexual roles on TV
                                               - due Thursday (Bucci)
                                                                 
                                                            Monthly Calendar
          

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English Related
Science Related

Friday, March 11, 2016

Friday, March 11, 2016

Reminders

- 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, 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  Enjoy the Break!!!!
Writing:  
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7a
hwk:
Nelson Literacy 8a
hwk:
Novel Studies
Grade 7s/8s 
Media:
Grade 7/8 - 
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -  
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 -
hwk:
Science:
Grade 7/8:
Religion:
Health/Physical Education-
                                                                 
                                                                  Monthly Calendar
          

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English Related
Science Related

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Reminders

- 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, 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:  
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7a
hwk:
Nelson Literacy 8a
hwk:
Novel Studies: Focus:
                          hwk: begin expository writing (formal book report) using handout provided
                          Questions regarding book report were addressed in class today
Grade 7s/8s - organized reading per day schedule for new book
                     - read 15-25 pages per night
                       due Friday March 11, 2016
                     - this is a home assignment
Media:
Grade 7/8 - t-shirt designing
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -  
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 -
hwk:
Science:
Grade 7/8:
Religion:
Health/Physical Education-Basketball
                                                                  
                                                                  Monthly Calendar
          

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Wednesday, March 09, 2016

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Reminders

- 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, 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:  sign Parent Letters
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7a
hwk:
Nelson Literacy 8a
hwk:
Novel Studies: Focus:
                          hwk: begin expository writing (formal book report) using handout provided
                          Questions regarding book report were addressed in class today
Grade 7s/8s - organized reading per day schedule for new book
                     - read 15-25 pages per night
                       due Friday March 11, 2016
                     - this is a home assignment
Media:
Grade 7/8 - 
Oral: In class: worked on debates
Grade 7/8 -  
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 -
hwk:
Science:
Grade 7/8:
Religion:
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Basketball
                                                                  
                                                                  Monthly Calendar
          

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Science Related

Tuesday, March 08, 2016

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Reminders

- 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, 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:  sign Parent Letters
Reading: 
Grade 7/8  In class -
Nelson Literacy 7a
hwk:
Nelson Literacy 8a
hwk:
Novel Studies: Focus:
                          hwk: begin expository writing (formal book report) using handout provided
                          Questions regarding book report were addressed in class today
Grade 7s/8s - organized reading per day schedule for new book
                     - read 15-25 pages per night
                       due Friday March 11, 2016
                     - this is a home assignment
Media: In class: watched a movie and took noted based on the elements of a story and the elements of a movie
hwk: complete the worksheets related o the movie
Grade 7/8 - 
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -  
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 -
hwk:
Science:
Grade 7/8: Teacher directed lesson
Religion:
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Basketball : guarding
                                                                   hwk: writing response for one of the problems related
                                                                             to substance use or abuse handout
                                                                            (Bucci)
                                                                   
                                                                  Monthly Calendar
          

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Monday, March 07, 2016

Monday, March 7, 2016

Reminders

- 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, 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:  sign Parent Letters
Reading: 
Grade 7/8  In class -
Nelson Literacy 7a
hwk:
Nelson Literacy 8a
hwk:
Novel Studies: Focus:
                          hwk: begin expository writing (formal book report) using handout provided
                          Questions regarding book report were addressed in class today
Grade 7s/8s - organized reading per day schedule for new book
                     - read 15-25 pages per night
                       due Friday March 11, 2016
                     - this is a home assignment
Media: In class: brainstorm t-shirt design for culminating task for the novel study
                             (to be conducted during class time feel free to bring in any necessary
                              material to enhance your T-Shirt design)
Grade 7/8 - 
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 -  
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 -
hwk:
Science:
Grade 7 - Unit A pages 10-13 Questions: 2, 3
                                         14-16 Questions 2, 3, 5
                                         20-21 Questions: 1, 3
                                         24-27 Questions: 1, 3, 5
Grade 8 - Unit C pages 180-181 Questions: 1, 2
                                        182-186 Questions: 1, 2, 4
                                        187-189 Questions: 1, 2
                                        194-196 Questions: 1, 2
Religion:
Health/Physical Education-Basketball: Basketball : guarding
                                                                   hwk: writing response for one of the problems related
                                                                             to substance use or abuse handout
                                                                            (Bucci)
                                                                   
                                                                  Monthly Calendar
          

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