Good Morning Grade Eight!
This week is shortened due to the Holidays.
Monday December 17th, 2012.
We
start off our week completing assignments that are outstanding. We will
have two work periods to complete unfinished work before the holidays.
Students who are a part of GLEE will partake in a SING OUT in the afternoon at 1:15pm.
Tuesday December 18th, 2012.
We will be in the library working on holiday cards for our
peers. It is a fun period to create and design holiday cards for your
friends.
Swimming is a FREE SWIM. You are encouraged to bring pool toys to play with. Parents are more than welcome to join!
Students involved in GLEE will be part of a Sing Out in the afternoon starting at 1:15pm.
Wednesday December 19th, 2012.
In
the morning, the grade eights will be exchanging their Secret Santa
gifts and watching a holiday movie in hte afternoon. Students are more than welcome to
bring peanut-free snacks on this day.
Any students involved in the Sing Outs with Ms Mc Nabb will be leaving at 1pm for the afternoon.
Thursday December 20th, 2012 is your last day of school before the Holidays.
The
grade seven and eight classes will be heading to Scarborough Town
Centre for the day to shop, have lunch, and watch a movie together.
HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
See you on January 7th.
Ms. Berry.
Friday, 14 December 2012
Sunday, 9 December 2012
Good Morning!
Today is Monday December 10, 2012.
Media:
Today students are presenting their Censorship presentations. Each presentation should be approximately five minutes. Good luck!
Journal:
Today's topic is about your last day before the holidays. We will be heading to the Scarborough Town Centre for a day of shopping and movie watching. Therefore, today's topic is:
"When we go on our trip on the 20th, what are you most looking forward to? What will you be purchasing?"
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry.
Today is Monday December 10, 2012.
Media:
Today students are presenting their Censorship presentations. Each presentation should be approximately five minutes. Good luck!
Journal:
Today's topic is about your last day before the holidays. We will be heading to the Scarborough Town Centre for a day of shopping and movie watching. Therefore, today's topic is:
"When we go on our trip on the 20th, what are you most looking forward to? What will you be purchasing?"
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry.
Good Morning!
Today is Tuesday December 11, 2012.
Library 8P :
Today's library period will be devoted to creating fun holiday cards for your peers. Ms. Purvis and I will talk about some fun sites that allow you to create and design (and send) holiday cards to your friends.
Creative Writing:
Today's topic is a fun writing topic. Pretending you are a young child, write a letter to Santa stating what you would like for Christmas and any other requests you may have.
I hope Santa answers your letter!
Have a good day!
Today is Tuesday December 11, 2012.
Library 8P :
Today's library period will be devoted to creating fun holiday cards for your peers. Ms. Purvis and I will talk about some fun sites that allow you to create and design (and send) holiday cards to your friends.
Creative Writing:
Today's topic is a fun writing topic. Pretending you are a young child, write a letter to Santa stating what you would like for Christmas and any other requests you may have.
I hope Santa answers your letter!
Have a good day!
Good Morning!
Today is Wednesday December 12, 2012.
**Keep in mind that today is devoted to concert rehearsals; therefore, your schedule will probably be changed to accommodate the concert.
Grammar:
We start off our day with a new Grammar unit on Interjections. It is a short unit that we may be able to complete before the holidays. Don't forget to bring your book to class!
Library 8P:
Today's library period will be devoted to creating fun holiday cards for your peers. Ms. Purvis and I will talk about some fun sites that allow you to create and design (and send) holiday cards to your friends.
Have a good day!
Ms Berry
Today is Wednesday December 12, 2012.
**Keep in mind that today is devoted to concert rehearsals; therefore, your schedule will probably be changed to accommodate the concert.
Grammar:
We start off our day with a new Grammar unit on Interjections. It is a short unit that we may be able to complete before the holidays. Don't forget to bring your book to class!
Library 8P:
Today's library period will be devoted to creating fun holiday cards for your peers. Ms. Purvis and I will talk about some fun sites that allow you to create and design (and send) holiday cards to your friends.
Have a good day!
Ms Berry
Good Morning!
Today is Thursday December 13th.
Today is a big day for students: Its our Holiday Concert and a Pizza Dinner.
Novel Study
Today we will present the Chapter 3 and 4 summaries we worked on last week with Ms. Purvis. Students have been navigating through CREAZA and have read up to Chapter 4. Students can create a comic strip using paper and colouring pencils if they wish.
Have a good time at the concert!
Good luck!
Today is Thursday December 13th.
Today is a big day for students: Its our Holiday Concert and a Pizza Dinner.
Novel Study
Today we will present the Chapter 3 and 4 summaries we worked on last week with Ms. Purvis. Students have been navigating through CREAZA and have read up to Chapter 4. Students can create a comic strip using paper and colouring pencils if they wish.
Have a good time at the concert!
Good luck!
Good Morning!
Today is Friday December 14th, 2012.
Spelling
Last week we had a PA Day, so this week we will pick up where we left off 2 weeks ago. Test: Unit 13, Lessons Unit 14. Good luck on your Quiz. We will have an oral spelling beeas well.
Debates: 8p and 8t:
Our topic today is an extension of last week's journal topic. "Have the holidays become too commercialized?" Students will have the opportunity to debate and oppose this idea in partners.
Have a good weekend!
Today is Friday December 14th, 2012.
Spelling
Last week we had a PA Day, so this week we will pick up where we left off 2 weeks ago. Test: Unit 13, Lessons Unit 14. Good luck on your Quiz. We will have an oral spelling beeas well.
Debates: 8p and 8t:
Our topic today is an extension of last week's journal topic. "Have the holidays become too commercialized?" Students will have the opportunity to debate and oppose this idea in partners.
Have a good weekend!
Saturday, 1 December 2012
Good Morning,
Today is Monday December 3, 2012.
Media:
Today you start your day preparing for your Media presentation next week. You were emailed the presentation details last week. You will be given class time to organize and develop your ideas in preparation for December 10th. Use this class time wisely.
Journal Writing:
Today's topic is on Consumerism, specifically, consumerism during the holidays. Your question is:
"Do you think the holiday season is becoming too commercialized?" You will need to write 150 words on the topic.
Have a good day,
Ms. Berry.
Today is Monday December 3, 2012.
Media:
Today you start your day preparing for your Media presentation next week. You were emailed the presentation details last week. You will be given class time to organize and develop your ideas in preparation for December 10th. Use this class time wisely.
Journal Writing:
Today's topic is on Consumerism, specifically, consumerism during the holidays. Your question is:
"Do you think the holiday season is becoming too commercialized?" You will need to write 150 words on the topic.
Have a good day,
Ms. Berry.
Good Morning !
Today is Tuesday December 3, 2012.
Library 8P:
Today you are developing your Chapter 3 and 4 summaries. You will have time to navigate through your Wikispaces tool and develop your ideas. You will present your summary to the class on Thursday during novel study class.
Creative Writing: 8P and 8T
Today's topic is to explore Worker's Rights. We will explore the idea of labour around the world, especially in light of recent events.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Tuesday December 3, 2012.
Library 8P:
Today you are developing your Chapter 3 and 4 summaries. You will have time to navigate through your Wikispaces tool and develop your ideas. You will present your summary to the class on Thursday during novel study class.
Creative Writing: 8P and 8T
Today's topic is to explore Worker's Rights. We will explore the idea of labour around the world, especially in light of recent events.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Good Morning!
Today is Wednesday December 5, 2012.
Grammar:
Today is your quiz on Verbs. Good Luck!
Library: 8T
Today you are developing your Chapter 3 and 4 summaries. You will have time to navigate through your Wikispaces tool and develop your ideas. You will present your summary to the class on Thursday during novel study class.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Wednesday December 5, 2012.
Grammar:
Today is your quiz on Verbs. Good Luck!
Library: 8T
Today you are developing your Chapter 3 and 4 summaries. You will have time to navigate through your Wikispaces tool and develop your ideas. You will present your summary to the class on Thursday during novel study class.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Good Morning,
Today is Thursday December 6th.
Novel Study 8P and 8T:
Today we are continuing our Novel study unit.
You will be presenting your Chapter 3 and 4 summaries to the class. You had time during library period to design your summary using the online tools from Wikispaces.
Good luck!
Sightlines: 8P and 8T:
The story we are looking at today is titled:
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Thursday December 6th.
Novel Study 8P and 8T:
Today we are continuing our Novel study unit.
You will be presenting your Chapter 3 and 4 summaries to the class. You had time during library period to design your summary using the online tools from Wikispaces.
Good luck!
Sightlines: 8P and 8T:
The story we are looking at today is titled:
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
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