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.
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
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
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Literacy/Language
Writing -
Reading -
Novel Study - Start thinking about book club members and possible novels to read for book talks
Oral -
Visual - "I am..." assignments were well done grade 8s!
Media - "I have a dream..." In class and in small groups students will create a media piece related to a topic of choice that relates to a global issues. Within this media piece students will address positive ways to become a global citizen and make a difference. Please continue to brainstorm ideas of possible topics and media forms you may want to consider using.
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 God? Continue our 1000 gifts journal in class (gifts 10-15)
Art/Drama/Dance
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 -
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 |
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