Ms. Bucci - Grade 6 - Class of 2018 -2019

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Friday, April 17, 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 April 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 -
Hwk: -

Novel Study -
Hwk: Think of a novel for your May ISU (Independent Formal Book Report)

Oral -
Hwk:

Visual -
Hwk: Complete your inference poster. Based on a quote from a novel, infer the meaning. Use visuals to enhance the look of your published copy.

Media -
Hwk: Work on converting your SLAM poem into media. Consider using voice over, music and visuals to create impact.

Financial Literacy -
Hwk:

Grammar -
Hwk:

Science - Unit of Study - Fluids
hwk: - 8.4, 8.6 and 9.1 questions provided in class on Thursday due on Tuesday

Religion/Family Life - Unit Three
In class -

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  - April 13 - Compare and Contrast Essay based on a book and movie
                  April 27 - Science Fiction Story
                  April 27 - Parent Letter

Reading - March 2 and 3 - OCA testing in class

Novel Study - April 24 - Realistic, Narrative, Limerick, Science Fiction assignment

Oral Presentations - April 17 - Wonderland Questions to be presented

Visual -

Media - May 1 - SLAM Poems video

Financial Literacy -

Science -

Health -

Physical Education -

Upcoming tests

Science - April 30 - Unit Fluids

Upcoming Events

April 3 - Good Friday
April 5 - Happy Easter!
April 6 - Easter Monday (no school)
April 8 - Grad Photo and $25.00 Composite Picture of the entire group
April 9 - Rosary
April 13 - Band Trip and W5H
April 23 - Spring Photos

Monday, April 13, 2015

Reminders

- full school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants
- Sign March parent letters
-Concent forms for the mental health survey to be returned by April 13

- 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

Grade 8

Literacy/Language

Writing -
Hwk: -

Reading - In class - reviewed expectations of an inference assignment based on a quote from a novel.

Hwk: - Brainstorm and draft

Novel Study -

Hwk: - Think of a novel for your May ISU (Independent Formal Book Report)

Oral -

Hwk:

Visual -

Hwk:

Media -
Hwk:

Financial Literacy -

Hwk:

Grammar -

Hwk:

Science - Unit of Study - Fluids
In class -

hwk: -

Religion/Family Life - Unit Three
In class -

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  - April 13 - Compare and Contrast Essay based on a book and movie
                  April 27 - Science Fiction Story
                  April 27 - Parent Letter

Reading - March 2 and 3 - OCA testing in class

Novel Study - April 24 - Realistic, Narrative, Limerick, Science Fiction assignment

Oral Presentations - April 17 - Wonderland Questions to be presented

Visual -

Media - May 1 - SLAM Poems video

Financial Literacy -

Science -

Health -

Physical Education -

Upcoming tests

Science - April 30 - Unit Fluids

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Friday, April 10, 2015

Reminders

- 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

Grade 8

Literacy/Language

Writing - In class - revise and edit draft of their comparative essay based on a book and movie using the elements of a story. Teacher-student conferences done in class with feedback for greater success was provided. Please review handout provided with special features of a compare and contrast essay along with the rubric that'll help you met all expectations required

Hwk: -

Reading - In class - Nelson Literacy 8a pages 77-

Hwk: -

Novel Study -

Hwk: -

Oral -

Hwk:

Visual -

Hwk:

Media -
Hwk:

Financial Literacy -

Hwk:

Grammar -

Hwk:

Science - Unit of Study - Fluids
In class -

hwk: -

Religion/Family Life - Unit Three
In class - What does the church mean to us? textbook readings form pages 66 and 67

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  - April 13 - Compare and Contrast Essay based on a book and movie
                  April 27 - Science Fiction Story
                  April 27 - Parent Letter

Reading - March 2 and 3 - OCA testing in class

Novel Study - April 24 - Realistic, Narrative, Limerick, Science Fiction assignment

Oral Presentations - April 17 - Wonderland Questions to be presented

Visual -

Media - May 1 - SLAM Poems video

Financial Literacy -

Science -

Health -

Physical Education -

Upcoming tests

Science - April 30 - Unit Fluids

Thursday, April 09, 2015

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Reminders

- 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

Grade 8

Literacy/Language

Writing - In class - finish drafting comparative essay based on a book and movie using the elements of a story. Handout provided with special features of a compare and contrast essay was provided for students along with an exemplar and rubric that'll assist with the writing format. Teacher conferences began today.

Hwk: -

Reading - In class - Nelson Literacy 8a pages 77-83 focus was on effective strategies for presentations

Hwk: -

Novel Study -

Hwk: -

Oral -

Hwk:

Visual -

Hwk:

Media -
Hwk:

Financial Literacy -

Hwk:

Grammar -

Hwk:

Science -  Unit of Study - Fluids
                  In class - 8.1 and 8.3 using text features to DII (determine important ideas) complete
                  worksheets

hwk: -

Religion/Family Life - Unit Three
In class - What does the church mean to us? textbook readings form pages 66 and 67

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  - April 13 - Compare and Contrast Essay based on a book and movie
                  April 27 - Science Fiction Story
                  April 27 - Parent Letter

Reading - March 2 and 3 - OCA testing in class

Novel Study - April 24 - Realistic, Narrative, Limerick, Science Fiction assignment

Oral Presentations - April 17 - Wonderland Questions to be presented

Visual -

Media - May 1 - SLAM Poems video

Financial Literacy -

Science -

Health -

Physical Education -

Upcoming tests

Science - April 30 - Unit Fluids

Wednesday, April 01, 2015

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Reminders

- full school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants
- Sign March parent letters
-Grad photos forms and class composite photo money is due April 8

- 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

Grade 8

Literacy/Language

Writing - In class - began drafting comparative essay based on a book and movie using the elements of a story. Handout provided with special features of a compare and contrast essay was provided for students along with an exemplar and rubric that'll assist with the writing format

Hwk: -

Reading - In class - Nelson Literacy 8a pages 65-69 focus was on asking questions about the readings

Hwk: -

Novel Study -

Hwk: -

Oral - In class - research on how to be a sports broadcaster

Hwk:

Visual -

Hwk:

Media - In class - looked at exemplars from former students regarding the requirements for the SLAM poetry expectations. Began working on the assignment.

Hwk:

Financial Literacy -

Hwk:

Grammar -

Hwk:

Science -  Unit of Study - Fluids
                  In class - 7.1 and 7.2 using text features to DII (determine important ideas) complete
                  worksheets

hwk: -

Religion/Family Life - Unit Lent
Lent Reflection Day "St. Teresa Prayer" with reflection questions on how we show compassion
- Father Robert Barron

Health/Physical Education - In class - Paired in class work, create a 10 min warm up for physical education program that includes low impact and increase building of our heart rate.

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  - April 13 - Compare and Contrast Essay based on a book and movie
                  April 27 - Science Fiction Story
                  April 27 - Parent Letter

Reading - March 2 and 3 - OCA testing in class

Novel Study - April 24 - Realistic, Narrative, Limerick, Science Fiction assignment

Oral Presentations - April 17 - Wonderland Questions to be presented

Visual -

Media - May 1 - SLAM Poems video

Financial Literacy -

Science -

Health -

Physical Education -

Upcoming tests

Science - April 30 - Unit Fluids

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Reminders

- full school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants
- Sign March parent letters
-Grad photos forms and class composite photo money is due April 8

- 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 - In class - began brainstorming comparative essay based on a book and movie using the elements of a story

Hwk: -

Reading - In class -

Hwk: -

Novel Study -

Hwk: -

Oral - In class - research on how to be a sports broadcaster

Hwk:

Visual -

Hwk:

Media - In class - looked at exemplars from former students regarding the requirements for the SLAM poetry expectations

Hwk:

Financial Literacy -

Hwk:

Grammar -

Hwk:

Science -  Unit of Study - Fluids
                  In class - 7.1 and 7.2 using text features to DII (determine important ideas) complete
                  worksheets

hwk: -

Religion/Family Life - Unit Lent
Lent Reflection Day
- Father Robert Barron

Health/Physical Education - In class - Paired in class work, create a 10 min warm up for physical education program that includes low impact and increase building of our heart rate.

Hwk: Reflection worksheet on what sexuality means and the challenges adolescence face with identify God's gift of sexuality in a world that presents so differently than how we as Catholics perceive it.

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

Monday, March 30, 2015

Reminders

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

-Grad photos forms and class composite photo money is due April 8

- 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 - In class - parent letters

Hwk: -

Reading - In class - read aloud Nelson Literacy 8a pages 62-69

Hwk: -

Novel Study -

Hwk: -

Oral - In class - research on how to be a sports broadcaster

Hwk:

Visual -

Hwk:

Media -

Hwk:

Financial Literacy -

Hwk:

Grammar -

Hwk:

Science - Unit of Study - Fluids

hwk: - answer questions on page 175 and 179

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 -