Tuesday, September 9, 20014

Reminders

- fully school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants
- parents please review and sign the opening student handbook provided on the first day of school

- 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 September 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.

 ***Secondary School Open Houses 2014***
Please see below for the transition support information for you students.

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSITION Secondary School Open Houses 2014https://www.tcdsb.org/school/openhouses/pages/default.aspx

Program and Course Calendar 2014-2015; 2013-2014https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/GuidanceCoopEd/Pages/Default.aspx

Parent Transition Guide,  Student After8 and Ministry of Education’s, “What do I need to graduate from high school.”https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/GuidanceCoopEd/Transition%20to%20High%20School/Pages/default.aspx

Student After8 websitewww.after8tcdsb.com

Student Community Involvement (40 hours graduation requirement)https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/GuidanceCoopEd/Communityservice40hours/Pages/default.aspx

 Have a great day,
 Maria Meffe Elementary Guidance Teacher-Counsellor, Area 1, TCDSB

 

Homework

 

 

Grade 8

Literacy/Language      Writing  -           Reading  -  In class - Small Group Guided Instructions using "Determining Important Ideas (DII)" for making connections-page two of Nelson Literacy 8a       Homework:  -Astudillo's 8s need to rewrite the reflection question above  Reflection Question "How can one person make a positive difference the in world?" using teacher feedback provided. -Nelson Literacy 8a pages 3-11.  Students needed to respond to post its within the text and question Reflect on page 11 making connections.        Novel Study -           Oral  -        Visual - "I am..." assignments were well done grade 8s!      Media -        Financial Literacy-        Grammar -   Science  - Science Title page In class work "Skills Handbook"  students are responsible for a section within the "Skills Handbook" section of the text to present to the rest of the class.  A "Skim and Scan" techniques was introduced to assist with dealing with a large content of information.      Religion/Family Life  - Class discussion about What expectations do you have of  yourself and God? Continue our 1000 gifts journal in class (gifts 6-10)   Health/Physical Education  - Title Page Reflection Q: List and give examples of ways people bully or harass others.  Explain situations that you may have witnessed or experienced that you think are forms of bullying or harassment.   Art/Drama/Dance    Mathematics (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog) Geography/History (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog) Art (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)                Upcoming assignments     Writing  -  September 29 - Paragraph writing (expectations will be discussed in class)                 -  September 29 - writing parent letter in class Reading  -   Novel Study -   Oral  Presentations-   Visual -  September 8 "I am..." (expectations and criteria will be discussed in class)   Media -   Financial Literacy-    Science - September 16 "Skills Handbook" presentations Health -   Physical Education -   Upcoming tests     Science -     Upcoming Events September 4 - new school times will be in affect September 5 - divisional assembly am                      - pm - school challenge in the gym