Monday, March 9, 2015

Reminders

 

- full school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants

- 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 March 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

Grade 8

Literacy/Language      Writing  -  Hwk: -       Reading -        Novel Study -  In class culminating task to wrap up novel. Teacher conference regarding ideas were presented and approved today hwk: -         Oral  -  In class, students were provided with sample SLAM Poetry presentations as exemplars for success, along with the rubric expectations for their presentation on Wednesday      Visual -  hwk:       Media -      Financial Literacy-      Grammar - Science  -  In Class- begin working on ISU which is an in class group assignment based on unit A "Systems in Actions," students need to create a prototype of a device that will help people with special needs.  Assignment is based on textbook pages 80 and 81.  Assignment will be due the Thursday March 12, 2015 hwk:  - Religion/Family Life  - Unit Lent Lent Reflection Day 20 reading led by the teacher reminds us about the "the first three commandments, first commandment: "I am the Lord your God; you shall not have other gods besides me." The second "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain." And finally, "Keep holy the Sabbath day." We are asked to reflect on how well we keep the commandments of God in our everyday experiences? - Father Robert Barron Health/Physical Education  -   Hwk:   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  -    Reading  - March 2 and 3 - OCA testing in class   Novel Study - March 13 - Culminating Task in class assignment   Oral  Presentations - March 13 - SLAM Poetry Contest   Visual -  Media - Financial Literacy -  Science - March 12 - ISU in class assignment   Health - Physical Education - Upcoming tests  Science -   Upcoming Events Mar. 4 - Immunization Mar. 3 - 6 Safe School Survey Mar. 6 - Word Prayer Day Mar. 9 - Skills Canada presentation based on career development Mar. 12 - Rosary Mar. 14 - 22 March Break Mar. 27 - Full Lock Down Drill Mar. 27 - Earth Hour Mar. 30 - St. Basil for students to observe and work in a music class