Wednesday, June 15, 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: Grade 7 In class: - * please sign May parent letter  Grade 8 In class: - *please sign May parent letter Reading:  Grade 7/8  Nelson Literacy 7a hwk: Nelson Literacy 8a hwk: Novel Studies: Grade 7s/8s  Media: Grade 7/8 - In class, work on the bulletin board  for book talk group Oral:  Grade 7/8 -  Financial Literacy: Grade 7 /8 - In class: taking control of what's important to you and the influences of advertising worksheets were completed in relation to money Grammar:  Grade 7/8 - Science: In class: - ISU experiments on either heat (7s) or water (8s) complete draft for the lab Hwk: bring in materials for the lab Grade 7/8: Religion: Meditation: Health/Physical Education-  - yoga and pilates                                                  - personal safety unit: bullying -in class read aloud "Confessions of                                                  a Formal Bully" by Trudy Ludwig                                                                                                      Monthly Calendar             School Related English Related Science Related

Monday, June 13, 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: Grade 7 In class: - students merged teen magazine articles and ads with their groups * please sign May parent letter  Grade 8 In class: - Ms. Meffe worked with the 8s on their blueprint @ www.myblueprint.ca/tcdsb                  - https://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/studentsuccess/Pages/Home.aspx                   there are a few students who need to complete.                 - grade 8 sexuality unit continue focus was on the gift of fertility *please sign May parent letter Reading:  Grade 7/8  Nelson Literacy 7a hwk: Nelson Literacy 8a hwk: Novel Studies: Grade 7s/8s  Media: Grade 7/8 - In class, work on the bulletin board  for book talk group Oral:  Grade 7/8 -  Financial Literacy: Grade 7 /8 - In class: focus was on factors affecting spending, goal setting and values when it comes to money Grammar:  Grade 7/8 - Science: In class: - ISU experiments on either heat (7s) or water (8s) complete draft for the lab Grade 7/8: Religion: Meditation: Health/Physical Education-  - yoga and pilates                                                  - personal safety unit: bullying -in class read aloud "Confessions of                                                  a Formal Bully" by Trudy Ludwig                                                                                                      Monthly Calendar             School Related English Related Science Related

Wednesday, June 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: Grade 7 In class: - students continue to work on teen magazine articles and ads * please sign May parent letter  Grade 8 In class: - Ms. Meffe worked with the 8s on their blueprint @ www.myblueprint.ca/tcdsb                  - https://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/studentsuccess/Pages/Home.aspx                   ask your child to review and go through their blue print with you                 - grade 8 sexuality unit continue focus was on the gift of fertility *please sign May parent letter Reading:  Grade 7/8  Nelson Literacy 7a hwk: Nelson Literacy 8a hwk: Novel Studies: Grade 7s/8s  Media: Grade 7/8 - brainstorming for the bulletin board ideas for their book talk group Oral:  Grade 7/8 -  Financial Literacy: Grade 7 /8 - Grammar:  Grade 7/8 - Science: In class: - ISU experiments on either heat (7s) or water (8s) began today Grade 7/8: Religion: Meditation: Health/Physical Education-  - yoga and pilates                                                  - personal safety unit: dangers associated with technology                                                                                                      Monthly Calendar             School Related English Related Science Related

Tuesday, June 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: Grade 7 In class: - students continue to work on teen magazine articles and ads * please sign May parent letter  Grade 8 In class: - grade 8 sexuality unit continue focus was on interior and exterior influences *please sign May parent letter Reading:  Grade 7/8  Nelson Literacy 7a hwk: Nelson Literacy 8a hwk: Novel Studies: Grade 7s/8s  Media: Grade 7/8 - brainstorming for the bulletin board ideas for their book talk group Oral:  Grade 7/8 -  Financial Literacy: Grade 7 /8 - Grammar:  Grade 7/8 - Science: Tests returned today please sign Tests. In class: - ISU experiments on either heat (7s) or water (8s) began today Grade 7/8: Religion: Meditation: Health/Physical Education-  - yoga and pilates                                                  - personal safety unit: dangers associated with technology                                                -                                                      Monthly Calendar             School Related English Related Science Related

Monday, June 6, 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: Grade 7 In class: - students continue to work on teen magazine articles and ads * please sign May parent letter  Grade 8 In class: - grade 8 sexuality unit continue focus was on interior and exterior influences *please sign May parent letter 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 - grammar sheets in reference to a biography on Tim Horton Science: Tests returned today please sign Tests Grade 7/8: Religion: Meditation: Health/Physical Education-  - yoga and pilates                                                  - personal safety unit: dangers associated with technology                                                - hwk: stressors work sheet and develop a 10 Commandment list to                                                   education others on appropriate and safe technology use                                                                                                      Monthly Calendar             School Related English Related Science Related

Thursday, June 2, 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: Grade 7 In class: continued with science test * please sign May parent letter  Grade 8 In class: continued with science test and concluded their "myblueprint" online with Ms. Meffe *please sign May parent letter 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 - Science: Test has been moved to Thursday Grade 7/8: Religion: Meditation: Health/Physical Education-  - yoga and pilates                                                  - personal safety unit: bullying/harassment                                                                                                      Monthly Calendar             School Related English Related Science Related

Wednesday, June 1, 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: Grade 7 In class: reviewed success criteria for magazines along and rubric Grade 8 In class: reviewed success criteria for grad video and rubric 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 - Science: Test has been moved to Thursday Grade 7/8: Study Notes Grade 7 - how has cooling and warming a home changed over time - how do scientist define heat - what happens to particles when a substance cools or is heated - how can you slow down the transfer of thermal energy with technology - what is conduction and one materials that would be good as a conductor and a good insulator - what is convection currents - what characteristics in the air are required for a thunderstorm to occur - when building a home what considerations do you need to make in regards to the transfer of energy Study Notes Grade 8 - essential and non essential ways we use water - how do North Americans use water are we conservative about it - particles of water - is water pure or a mixture explain - water treatment options (see class notes) - water covers how much of the earth? how much is salt water and how much is fresh water - what are contaminants what are the different types of chemical contaminants - the difference between weather and climate - what is global warming and how does it effect Canada's climate - benefits of floods and droughts for the natural environment - is water a basic human right or should people buy and sell water in order to have clean water Religion: Meditation: Health/Physical Education-  - yoga and pilates                                                  - personal safety unit: bullying/harassment                                                                                                      Monthly Calendar             School Related English Related Science Related