Tuesday, October 6, 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


Trip Permission Form and $17.00 for the trip due Wednesday October 7, 2015

Homework
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com

Grade 7/8

English  Writing:  Grade 7 -  researched different websites and videos about essay writing and more specifically                   argumentative essay  continue for homework (Monday and Tuesday task)                                                             - hwk: -   What is an essay?  What are the special features that need to be included                                   when writing an essay?  Provide a sample of an essay you find online and                                   explain why you enjoyed the essay.  What is an argumentative essay? What                                  are the special features of an argumentative essay that need to be                                                    included when writing an essay?  Provide a sample of                                                                       an argumentative essay you find on  online and explain why you enjoyed the                                 essay.                                  * Sign September Parent Letter* Grade 8 - Same as Above                                                           - hwk:  - Same as Above Reading:   Grade 7   Nelson Literacy 7a  -  OCA Literacy Test                                  - hwk: none Grade 8  -  Nelson Literacy 8a  -  Same as Above                    - hwk: none 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 continued today Grade 8 - Same as the Above Religion/Fully Alive: Grade 7/8 - In class  -  Reflection:  If you were Pope what would you want to say to                                                            the world and why?                    Health/Physical Education:  Goal: Fitness Endurance and Strengthening/Health Living Attitude: Grade 7/8 (Bucci) - Grade 8 (Vago)  -                                                     Monthly Calendar                                                     Literacy Work Due Dates Science Due Dates School Related Information