Thursday, October 1, 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  October 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 -  revise and edit paragraph writing of expository, narrative and descriptive using a                    different colour of pen to identify changes made                                   - hwk: - none Grade 8 - Same as Above                                                           - hwk:  - none Reading:   Grade 7   Nelson Literacy 7a  - Read pages 21-29 answer all the "Reflection On" questions on page 24                                           and 29                                 - hwk: Nelson Literacy 7a - Read pages 21-29 answer all the "Reflection On"                                                                               questions on page 24 and 29  Grade 8  -  Nelson Literacy 8a  - Read pages 51-56 answer all the "Reflection On" questions on page 53                                           and 56                    - hwk: Nelson Literacy 8a - Read pages 51-56 answer all the "Reflection On"                                                                               questions on page 53 and 56 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 - Presentations began today Grade 8 - Same as the Grade 7s  Religion/Fully Alive:  Grade 7/8 - In class discussion -                    -  Health/Physical Education:  Goal: Fitness Endurance and Strengthening/Health Living: Grade 7/8 (Bucci) - in class focus was on possible solutions to factors that influence body image Grade 8 (Vago)  -hwk: worksheet based of different scenarios and factors with possible                                            solutions that influence body image                                                     Monthly Calendar                                                     Literacy Work Due Dates Science Due Dates School Related Information