Monday, October 6, 2014

Reminders

  





- fully school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants
-canned goods for food drive
-sign parent letters for September

- 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 October 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  -  read aloud "A Desk for My Daughter" by Gardner McFall                         Reflect:  Based on the read aloud what do you think a memoir is?  in class work                         hwk:  What is a memoir?  What are the special features of a memoir? Find a simple                                   example of one to share in small groups.        Reading - Nelson Literacy 8a in class focus page 24 - narrowing your topic                           Novel Study -  books still need to come in         Oral  -         Visual -         Media -        Financial Literacy-        Grammar -   Science  - 4.1 Characteristics of Living things pages 94-96 Qn: 1                  4.2 Cell Theory page 97 Qn: 1 & 2                  4.3 Microscope pages 98-101 Qn: 3 & 4 "Me to We" students make certain to get class notes as they highlight information you'll need for the test.   Religion/Family Life  - Textbook work: Read pages 19-20 answer questions on page 20 Continue our 1000 gifts journal in class (gifts 80)    Health/Physical Education  - define bullying and harassment   Art/Drama/Dance (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)    Mathematics (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog) Geography/History (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog) Art (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)                Upcoming assignments     Writing  -  October 20 - Memoirs (expectations will be discussed in class)                 -  October 27 - writing parent letter in class Reading  - October 1-3 - OCA Literacy Assessment in class   Novel Study -   Oral  Presentations - October 24 - Debates   Visual -    Media -   Financial Literacy -  Science - Health -   Physical Education -   Upcoming tests     Science -  October 30 - Science Test - Cells   Upcoming Events October 2 - curriculum night 7pm in the gym October 9 - Rosary October 13 - Thanksgiving October 29 - Picture Day