Thursday, September 17, 2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Reminders

-  It is here, on this blog, that I will share with you daily reminders, homework, assignments, corrections, helpful educational websites and interesting news stories in the subject areas that I'll be instructing you on.  You need to check this blog daily as it'll assist you in staying on top of your academics.

-full school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants
stsimonbucci@gmail.com and 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 Mr. Vago's classes (Math, History, Geography, Art/Drama/Dance) will be on his blog
- 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

- Grade 8 - Open houses - This is an opportunity for parents and students to view high schools and what things they have to offer.  Please go to:
https://www.tcdsb.org/school/openhouses/pages/default.aspx

- 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 - 
               Grade 8 - 

Writing: Grade 7 - hwk:
                Grade 8 - hwk: 


Reading: Grade 7 - Nelson Literacy 7a read aloud, teacher directed making                                                                   connections was the focus pages 3-9
                               -  Students attempt to answer a making connections related to the content                                       read in class (page 9) using success criteria provided (provide part of the                                       question in your answer, refer back to the text, give reasons to justify                                             your connection, 6-8 sentences)
                               -  Teacher Directed best answer using references to the text when making 
                                  connections
                Grade 8  - Nelson Literacy 8a pages 3-7, teacher directed making                                                                     connections was the focus
                                - Students attempt to answer reflection questions related to the content                                           read in class
                               -  success criteria provided (provide part of the                                                                                    question in your answer, refer back to the text, give reasons to justify                                             your connection, 6-8 sentences)
                               - Teacher Directed best answer using references to the text when making 
                                  connections


Reading: Grade 7 - hwk: Nelson Literacy 7a - page 9 Reflection - Making Connections
                 Grade 8 - hwk: Nelson Literacy 8a - page 7 All Reflection Questions

Novel Studies: Grade 7 -  
                          Grade 8 -

Media: Grade 7 - 
             Grade 8 -  

 Oral: Grade 7 -
          Grade 8 -

Visual: Grade 7 -
             Grade 8 -

Financial Literacy: Grade 7 -
                                  Grade 8 -

Grammar: Grade 7 -
                    Grade 8 -

Science: Grade 7 - continued pair task (DII regarding study skills handbook in textbk)

               Grade 8 - Same as the Grade 7s 

Religion/Fully Alive: Grade - 
Health/Physical Education: Goal: Fitness Endurance and Strengthening:
                                                Grade 7/8 (Bucci) hwk: journal reflections questions regarding                                                                                      personal active living due next Tuesday
                                                Grade 8 (Vago) hwk:
                                                                             

Upcoming Tests:

Upcoming Assignments:

September 14 - Grade 7 - "I Am..."CD or DVD visual 
                         - Grade 8 - "I Am..." visual student choice
September 28 - September Parent Letter Written in class
October 1 - Science Presentations - Skills Bank

Upcoming School Events:

September 14 - all school supplies need to be purchased so we can organize binders with                                       students
September 18 - vaccine forms due all grade 7s and grade 8 girls

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