Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and wishing everyone all the best in the New Year!

Enjoy the remainder of the break!

Wednesday December 18, 2013

1)  LA - a) Stormbreaker - Movie Comparison due tomorrow, if not already finished in class. 
2)  Math -No Homework
3)  Geography - No Homework!
4)  History - No Homework 

5)  Science - No Homework

6)  French - See blog - "jackminerfrench.blogspot.ca"
7)  Health - No Homework

Last Day of Christmas Spirit Tomorrow - "Red & Green Day" Wear green & red tomorrow!!! 

Tuesday December 17, 2013

1)  LA - a) Stormbreaker - Movie Viewing & Comparison tomorrow. If you wish to bring a drink & snack for the movie, you may. 
2)  Math -No Homework
3)  Geography - Get Test signed!
4)  History - No Homework 

5)  Science - No Homework

6)  French - No Homework
7)  Health - No Homework

Other: Signed Permission Form to view "Stormbreaker" video for tomorrow. 

2nd Day of Christmas Spirit Day Tomorrow - " House Colour Spirit Day" Wear your house colours tomorrow!!! 

Monday December 16, 2013

1)  LA - a) Stormbreaker - All activities, cycles, book cover & group activity are due Friday December 13, 2013
2)  Math -5 Addition and Subtraction with Decimals questions from our booklet!!
3)  Geography - Get Test signed!
4)  History - No Homework 

5)  Science - No Homework

6)  French - No Homework
7)  Health - No Homework

Other: Signed Permission Form to view "Stormbreaker" video for Wednesday.

3rd Day of Christmas Spirit Day Tomorrow - " School Spirit Day" Wear your school spirit gear.

Thursday December 12th

1)  LA - a) Stormbreaker - All activities, cycles, book cover & group activity are due Friday December 13, 2013
2)  Math -No Homework!!
3)  Geography - Get Test signed!
4)  History - No Homework 

5)  Science - No Homework

6)  French - No Homework
7)  Health - No Homework

Other: Signed Permission Form to view "Stormbreaker" video next week.

5th Day of Christmas Spirit Day Tomorrow - " Christmas Beat and Zumba (KDHS Band)"

Wednesday December 11, 2013

1)  LA - a) Stormbreaker - All activities, cycles, book cover & group activity are due Friday December 13, 2013
2)  Math -  a) No Homework - Quiz Tomorrow!!!on Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Fractions - Thursday December 12th
3)  Geography - No Homework
4)  History - No homework

5)  Science - No Homework

6)  French - No Homework
7)  Health - Flu PSA due tomorrow.

7th Day of Christmas Spirit Day Tomorrow - "Reason for the Season - Wacky Tacky Tie Day"

Tuesday December 10, 2013

1)  LA - a) Stormbreaker - All activities, cycles, book cover & group activity are due Friday December 13, 2013
2)  Math -  a) No Homework
b) Quiz on Multiplication and Division of Fractions - Thursday December 12th
3)  Geography - a) Chapter 1 & 2 test - Wednesday December 11th
4)  History - No homework

5)  Science - Unit Test - Wednesday December 11th

6)  French - No Homework
7)  Health - No Homework

8th Day of Christmas Spirit Day Tomorrow - "Christmas Card Creation Day"

Monday December 9, 2013

1)  LA - a) Stormbreaker - All activities, cycles, book cover & group activity are due Friday December 13, 2013
2)  Math -  a) Division of Fractions Booklet - Complete page 7.12, & complete 6 questions on page 7.13.
b) Quiz on Multiplication and Division of Fractions - Thursday December 12th
3)  Geography - a) Chapter 1 & 2 test - Wednesday December 11th
4)  History - No homework

5)  Science - Unit Test - Wednesday December 11th

6)  French - Melo-melo (15 mots)
7)  Health - No Homework

9th Day of Christmas Spirit Day Tomorrow - "Holiday Bingo Rings"

Geography Note from video "Five Themes of Geography"

Five Themes of Geography - Notes from the Video

2013 - 10 - 08

Geo - means earth

Graphia - means description

Therefore,  Geography is a description of the earth.

Maps & Globes

7 Continents on our globe - North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa & Antarctica

5 Oceans on our globe - Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, & Antarctic

Cartographers - people who design & create maps

Population of the World - 7.2 billion

Surface Area - 315 200 000 squared kilometers (45.028 people / square km)        

Types of Maps -     a)      General

                             b)      Thematic

Map Criteria - All maps should include:

1.    Title

2.   Legend

3.   Scale

4.   Compass Rose

5.   Grid (Latitude & Longitude)

6.   Symbols

5 Themes of Geography

1.    Place & Location

2.   Region

3.   Movement

4.   Environment

5.   Interaction

Hemisphere= half of the earth, divided by the equator

Equator=0 degrees latitude

Longitude= Meridians

·        Prime Meridian (0 degrees) & International Date Line (180 degrees)

Location:

·        2 Types -  a) Relative - close/near

                b) Absolute- Exact/ use coordinates/ Latitude &                                    Longitude 

Place:

·        Human characteristics - building, clothing, food

·        Physical characteristics- Plant life, landscape, weather

·        Seasons - summer solstice June 21st (Longest day of the year)

                winter solstice - December 21st (Shortest day of the                                                                                 year)

·        Climatic zones - tropical, temperate, polar

·        4 layers of the earth -crust, mantle, outer core & inner core

·        Earth is made up of tectonic plates

·        where crust plates meet are called fault lines - could be locations of earthquakes & volcanoes

Geography Test Study Sheet for Test - Wed Dec 11th

Physical Geography – Grade 7

Chapter 1 & 2 Test – Study Outline / Guide

Chapter 1 ·        Map of the world (major lines of latitude and longitude) ·        Population of Canada & the world ·        Definitions – Geography, Absolute location, relative location, GPS,  ·        Elements of a Map ·        Notes from the Video – “5 Themes of Geography” ·        5 Themes of Geography

Chapter 2 ·        Key Terms – Region, rural regions, urban regions, drainage basin, drainage divide ·        Names & locations of the different landform regions in Canada

Friday December 6, 2013

1)  LA - a) No homework
2)  Math -  a) No homework
3)  Geography - a) Chapter 1 & 2 test - Wednesday December 11th
4)  History - No homework

5)  Science - Unit Test - Wednesday December 11th

6)  French - all remaining pages in your duotang. 
7)  Health - No Homework

10th Day of Christmas Spirit Day Monday - "Santa and Rudolph Hat Day" 

Goal for the Weekend - Watch a Christmas movie with your friends or family this weekend!!

Thursday December 5, 2013

1)  LA - a) Stormbreaker - Literature Circles - Cycle #5 Activity
2)  Math -  a) Multiplication of Fractions - Pg 3 - All 5 word problems & 10 other questions of your choice from above due tomorrow. 
3)  Geography - a) No homework.
                           b) Chapter 1 &2 test - Wednesday December 11th
4)  History - No homework

5)  Science - Unit Test - Wednesday December 11th

6)  French - all remaining pages in your duotang. 
7)  Health - No Homework

Canned Food Day for Tomorrow - "Free For All Friday"  (Bring in any items possible for the last day of our can drive!! Thanks again for your support!!!

11th Day of Christmas Spirit Day Tomorrow - "Storytime & Pajama Day" (you may bring a stuffed sleepy friend & a blankie if you wish  :) )

Wednesday December 4, 2013

1)  LA - a) Personal Novel - Reading Goal Due yesterday - short oral review of novel on Thursday. 
b) Stormbreaker - No homework
2)  Math -  a) Multiplication of Fractions - Pg 2 - All 24 questions due tomorrow. 
3)  Geography - No homework.
4)  History - Quiz Thursday December 5th 
- Explain who Samuel De Champlain is.
- Why were beaver pelts important?
- What were the priests role in the development of New France?
- Who were the "Filles du Roi"?
- Who is Jean Talon, and why was he important in New France?

5)  Science - Unit Test - Wednesday December 11th

6)  French - #1-22 for all & up to 40 assignment for select few. 
7)  Health - Questions 1-3 : Due December 3rd, 2013

Canned Food Day for Tomorrow - "Thursday Toiletry"  (Bring in hygiene items, bar soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste etc.)  Thanks again for your support!!!

11th Day of Christmas Spirit Day Tomorrow - "Funky Sweater and Sock Day"

Tuesday December 3, 2013

1)  LA - a) Personal Novel - Reading Goal Due today - short oral review of novel on Thursday. 
b) Stormbreaker - Cycle # 4 Activity  & Chapter 13 & 14 - Due tomorrow 
2)  Math -  a) Multiplication of Fractions - Pg 1 - Part B of Booklet
3)  Geography - No homework.
4)  History - Quiz Thursday December 5th 
- Explain who Samuel De Champlain is.
- Why were beaver pelts important?
- What were the priests role in the development of New France?
- Who were the "Filles du Roi"?
- Who is Jean Talon, and why was he important in New France?

5)  Science - Unit Test - Wednesday December 11th

6)  French - #1-22 for all & up to 40 assignment for select few. 
7)  Health - Questions 1-3 : Due December 3rd, 2013

Canned Food Day for Tomorrow - "Warm Up Wednesday"  (Bring in warm clothing items for the winter (toques, mittens, gloves), hot chocolate mix, marshmallows etc.)  Thanks again for your support!!!

Monday December 2, 2013

1)  LA - a) Personal Novel - Reading Goal Due December 3rd. 
b) Stormbreaker - Cycle # 3 Activity  & Chapter 12 - Due tomorrow 
2)  Math -  a) Multiplication of Fractions - Pg 1 - Part A of Booklet
3)  Geography - Regional Map of the Ruthven / Kingsville Area -  Monday December 16th
4)  History - Quiz Thursday December 5th 
- Explain who Samuel De Champlain is.
- Why were beaver pelts important?
- What were the priests role in the development of New France?
- Who were the "Filles du Roi"?
- Who is Jean Talon, and why was he important in New France?

5)  Science - Unit Test - Wednesday December 11th

6)  French - #1-22 for all & up to 40 assignment for select few. 
7)  Health - Questions 1-3 : Due December 3rd, 2013

Canned Food Day for Tomorrow - "Snack Attack"  (Bring in your favourite school snacks - pudding cups, fruit roll ups, granola bars etc )  Thanks again for your support!!!

 

Friday November 29, 2013

1)  LA - a) Personal Novel - Reading Goal Due December 3rd. 
b) Stormbreaker - Cycle # 2 Activity  & Chapter 10 & 11 - 2 questions - Due Monday (if not finished already)
2)  Math -  a) No Homework Tonight
3)  Geography - Countries of South America Quiz -  Monday December 2nd
4)  History - Quiz Thursday December 5th 
- Explain who Samuel De Champlain is.
- Why were beaver pelts important?
- What were the priests role in the development of New France?
- Who were the "Filles du Roi"?
- Who is Jean Talon, and why was he important in New France?

5)  Science - Unit Test - Wednesday December 11th

6)  French - #1-22 for all & up to 40 assignment for select few. 
7)  Health - Questions 1-3 : Due December 3rd, 2013

Canned Food Day for Tomorrow - "Make Every Bean Count"  (Canned beans etc)  Thanks again for your support!!!

Goal for the Weekend: Take the initiative to do something helpful @ home for mom & dad!!!! (Make sure you can prove it when you come to school on Monday to get your house points!!)

Thursday November 28, 2013

1)  LA - a) Personal Novel - Reading Goal Due December 3rd. 
b) Stormbreaker - Cycle # 2 Activity  & Chapter 10 & 11 - 2 questions - Due tomorrow.
2)  Math -  a) No Homework Tonight
3)  Geography - Countries of South America Quiz -  Monday December 2nd
4)  History - Quiz Thursday December 5th 
- Explain who Samuel De Champlain is.
- Why were beaver pelts important?
- What were the priests role in the development of New France?
- Who were the "Filles du Roi"?
- Who is Jean Talon, and why was he important in New France?

5)  Science - Unit Test - Wednesday December 11th

6)  French - No Homework
7)  Health - Questions 1-3 : Due December 3rd, 2013

Canned Food Day for Tomorrow - "Valuable Veggies & Fruity Fun Friday (Canned veggies & Fruit)  Thanks again for your support!!!

Wednesday November 27, 2013

1)  LA - a) Personal Novel - Reading Goal Due December 3rd. 
b) Stormbreaker - Cycle # 2 Activity  & Chapter 10 & 11 - 4 questions - Due tomorrow.
2)  Math -  a) Pg  5 & 6 - "Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Booklet" - select any 10 questions that you would like to complete
b) Math Quiz - Addition & Subtraction of Fractions - Thursday November 28th
3)  Geography - Countries of South America Quiz -  Monday December 2nd
4)  History - No Homework

5)  Science - Unit Test - Wednesday December 11th

6)  French - Cut & Paste # 6 - 11 Sentences (only those who have been told directly)
7)  Health - Questions 1-3 & 1-10 : Due November 27th, 2013

Canned Food Day for Tomorrow - "Tasty Thursday" (Crackers, Canned Soup, Chili, Canned Pasta etc)
   

Can Drive - List of Special Days

https://publicboard.ca/schools/jackminer/ForParents/Documents/Can%20Drive2.pdf

Tuesday November 26, 2013

1)  LA - a) Personal Novel - Reading Goal Due December 3rd. 
b) Stormbreaker - Cycle # 1 Activity  & Chapter 9 - 2 questions - Due tomorrow.
2)  Math -  a) Pg  4 - "Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Booklet" - select any 10 questions that you would like to complete
b) Math Quiz - Addition & Subtraction of Fractions - Thursday November 28th
3)  Geography - Countries of South America Quiz -  Monday December 2nd
4)  History - No Homework

5)  Science - Unit Test - Wednesday December 11th

6)  French - Cut & Paste # 6 - 11 Sentences (only those who have been told directly)
7)  Health - Questions 1-3 & 1-10 : Due November 27th, 2013

Canned Food Day for Tomorrow - "Wheaties Wednesday" (Breakfast foods, cereal, oatmeal etc.)

Monday November 25, 2013

1)  LA - a) Personal Novel - Reading Goal Due December 3rd. 
b) Movie Reflection "That's What I Am"  - Due tomorrow
c) Stormbreaker - Chapter 7 & 8 - 4 questions
2)  Math - Pg  3 - "Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Booklet" - select any 10 questions that you would like to complete
3)  Geography - Countries of South America Quiz -  Monday December 2nd
4)  History - No Homework

5)  Science - Bring in a 2 litre plastic bottle

6)  French - Cut & Paste # 6 - 11 Sentences (only those who have been told directly)
7)  Health - Questions 1-3 & 1-10 : Due November 27th, 2013

Canned Food Day for Tomorrow - "What's For Dinner?"

Friday November 22, 2013

1)  LA - Personal Novel - Reading Goal Due December 3rd. 
2)  Math - Pg 1 & 2 - "Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Booklet"
3)  Geography -No Homework 
4)  History - No Homework

5)  Science - Bring in a 2 litre plastic bottle

6)  French - Cut & Paste # 1-5 Sentences
7)  Health - Questions 1-3 & 1-10 : Due November 27th, 2013

Goal for the Weekend: Look for 100% Canadian Milk at the grocery store & bring in the label to prove you've tried it. (250 House Points)

If you're lactose intolerant, your goal is to play your favourite video game and bring in a Canadian food label. 

Thursday November 21, 2013

1)  LA - Personal Novel - Reading Goal Due December 3rd. 
2)  Math - Pg 1 & 2 - "Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Booklet"
3)  Geography -No Homework 
4)  History - No Homework

5)  Science - No Homework

6)  French - "Salut Mon Ami" - (Fais le match)
7)  Health - Questions 1-3 & 1-10

Spirit Day Tomorrow - Wear the colour blue to support Diabetes Awareness

Wednesday November 20, 2013

1)  LA - a) Personal Novel - Reading Goal Due December 3rd. 
b) Vicious Vocabulary - Write out your words in sentences to show their meaning - Wordlist # 4
2)  Math - a)  Pg 1 & 2 - "Addition and Subtraction Booklet"
3)  Geography -No Homework 
4)  History - "Her" Paper Due Thursday November 21st

5)  Science - No Homework

6)  French - "Salut Mon Ami" - (Fais le match)
7)  Health - Questions 1-3 & 1-10

Tuesday November 19, 2013

1)  LA - a) Personal Novel - Reading Goal Due December 3rd. 
b) Vicious Vocabulary - Write words out 3 times - Wordlist # 4
2)  Math - a)  No Homework 
3)  Geography -a) No Homework 
4)  History - "Her" Paper Due Thursday November 21st

5)  Science - Test on Wednesday November 20th & Complete Garbage tracking sheet for the 20th

6)  French - "Salut Mon Ami" - (Fais le match)

Monday November 18, 2013

1)  LA - a) Remembrance Day Booklet - was due today!!
b) Vicious Vocabulary - Dictation Tuesday - Wordlist # 3
2)  Math - a)  No Homework 
3)  Geography -a) No Homework 
4)  History - "Her" Paper Due Thursday November 21st

5)  Science - Test on Wednesday November 20th & Complete Garbage tracking sheet for the 20th

Friday November 15, 2013

1)  LA - a) Remembrance Day Booklet - Due Monday
b) Vicious Vocabulary - Dictation Tuesday - Wordlist # 3
2)  Math - a)  No Homework 
3)  Geography -a) Landform Map of Canada - Due Monday November 18th
4)  History - "Her" Paper Due Thursday November 21st
5)  Science - Test on Wednesday November 20th & Complete Garbage tracking sheet for the 20th

Goal for Weekend: Dance like there's no tomorrow at the dance tonight! Be safe! Have fun! XD

Thursday November 14, 2013

1)  LA - a) Remembrance Day Booklet - Due Monday
b) Vicious Vocabulary - Thursday's activity - write each list word in syllables.
                                      - Dictation tomorrow - Wordlist # 3
2)  Math - a)  Fractions Booklet - Addition of Fractions - front page only
                  b)Correct, sign & return Chapter 2 Geometry Test.
3)  Geography -a) Landform Map of Canada - Due Monday November 18th
4)  History - "Hier" Paper Due Thursday November 21st
5)  Science - Test on Wednesday November 20th & Complete Garbage tracking sheet for the 20th

6)  Consent Form - "My Daughter Veera" (for those who have not handed it in yet)
7) Progress Report - Sign page to acknowledge parents have seen the progress report, & return the envelop.

Wednesday November 13, 2013

1)  LA - a) Remembrance Day Booklet - "Flowers of Remembrance" Reading activity due tomorrow.
b) Vicious Vocabulary - Wednesday's activity - write each list word in a sentence to show its meaning.
2)  Math - a)  Correct, sign & return Chapter 2 Geometry Test.
3)  Geography -a) Landform Map of Canada - Due Monday November 18th
4)  History - Chapter 2 terminology - due Thursday November 14th
5)  Science - Test on Wednesday November 20th & Complete Garbage tracking sheet for the 20th

6)  Consent Form - "My Daughter Veera" (for those who have not handed it in yet)
7) Progress Report - Sign page to acknowledge parents have seen the progress report, & return the envelop.
8) "Fetter Letter" November Newsletter should be signed & returned by now.

9)  French - True & False Sheet # 1-25

November Class Newsletter

Newsletter

Tuesday November 12, 2013

1)  LA - a) Remembrance Day Booklet - Select 1 page of your choice to do for tomorrow.
2)  Math - a)  Pg 97- # 4-10
3)  Geography -a) Landform Map of Canada - Due Monday November 18th
4)  Music - Playing test Day 2 tomorrow !!! Wednesday November 12th - (Line 11)

5)  History - Chapter 2 terminology - due Thursday 14th

6)  Consent Form - "My Daughter Veera" (for those who have not handed it in yet)
7) Progress Report - Sign page to acknowledge parents have seen the progress report, & return the envelop.
8) "Fetter Letter" November Newsletter should be signed & returned by now.

9)  French - True & False Sheet # 1-25

Monday November 11, 2013

1)  LA - a) Remembrance Day Booklet - front cover due tomorrow.
2)  Math - a)  No homework today.
3)  Geography -a) Landform Map of Canada - Due Monday November 18th
4)  Music - Playing test tomorrow !!! Tuesday November 12th - (Line 11)

5)  History - Chapter 2 terminology - due Thursday 14th

6)  Consent Form - "My Daughter Veera"
7) Progress Report - Sign page to acknowledge parents have seen the progress report, & return the envelop.

Friday November 8, 2013

1)  LA - a) Novel Study - "Stormbreaker" - Chapter 4 - Select 5 questions from the Chapter 4 worksheet to complete for Monday (if not done already) .
2)  Math - a)  Chapter 3 -``Getting Ready`` - Pg 84-85 numbers 1-8
3)  Geography -a) Quiz on the "Map of the World" - 5 oceans, 7 continents, and the major lines of latitude and longitude - Monday November 11th
4)  Science - "Biological Amplication Map" - Was Due TODAY.

5)  Music - Playing test on Tuesday November 12th - (Line 11)

6)  History - Chapter 2 terminology - due Thursday 14th

7)  Consent Form - "My Daughter Veera"

Goal for the Weekend: 1)  Sleep in on Sunday or hangout with a friend and try a new food.

Thursday November 7, 2013

1)  LA - a) Novel Study - "Stormbreaker" - Chapter 4 - Select 5 questions from the Chapter 4 worksheet to complete for tomorrow.
3)  Math - a)  Chapter 3 -``Getting Ready`` - Pg 84-85 numbers 1-8
4)  Geography -
                 a) Quiz on the "Map of the World" - 5 oceans, 7 continents, and the major lines of latitude and longitude - Monday November 11th
5)  Science - "Biological Amplication Map" - Due TOMORROW
6)  Music - Playing test on Tuesday November 12th - (Line 11)

Wednesday November 6, 2013

1)  Personal Novel - a) Last Reading Goal was Due Thursday October 31st
                                 b) Reader's Response was due yesterday - Tuesday November 5th
                                ***New goals will be made this Thursday***
2)  LA - a) Novel Study - "Stormbreaker" - Read Chapter 4 for tomorrow. Pg 32 - 46
3)  Math - a)  No homework today.
4)  Geography -
               a) Map of the World - with 5 oceans, 7 continents, and the major lines of latitude and longitude                        labelled and coloured due today - Wednesday November 6th
               b) Quiz on the "Map of the World" - 5 oceans, 7 continents, and the major lines of latitude and                          longitude - Monday November 11th
5)  Science - "Biological Amplication Map" - Due Friday November 8th
6)  French - Questions # 1 - 30 - due tomorrow
7)  Music - Playing test on Tuesday November 12th - (Line 11)

Tuesday November 5, 2013

1)  Personal Novel - a) Reading Goal was Due Thursday October 31st
                                 b) Reader's Response was due today - Tuesday November 5th
                                ***New goals will be made this Thursday***
2)  LA - a) Novel Study - "Stormbreaker" - Complete questions listed below for Chapter 3 for tomorrow.

Questions:  a) Draw a detailed view of Alex Rider's uniform and identify (label) what you have drawn.
                  b) Explain the purpose of the fourth camera in the Royal and General building.
                  c) Explain the purpose of having Alex come to the bank.

3)  Math - a)  None today - completed test in class.
4)  Geography -
 a) Map of the World - with 5 oceans, 7 continents, and the major lines of latitude and longitude labelled and coloured due tomorrow - Wednesday November 6th
b) Quiz on the "Map of the World" - 5 oceans, 7 continents, and the major lines of latitude and longitude
- Monday November 11th

5)  Science - "Biological Amplication Map" - Due Friday November 8th

Monday November 4, 2013

1)  Personal Novel - a) Reading Goal was Due Thursday October 31st
                                 b) Reader's Response #3 Due tomorrow - Tuesday November 5th
2)  LA - a) Novel Study - "Stormbreaker" - Complete questions for Chapter 3 for tomorrow.
3)  Math - a)  Chapter 2 Review - Pg 76 & 77
                 b)  Chapter 2 Unit Test Tomorrow - Tuesday November 5th
4)  Geography -  a) Quiz on the "Map of the World" - 5 oceans, 7 continents, and the major lines of latitude and longitude - Monday November 11th
5)  Science - "Biological Amplication Map" - Due Friday November 8th
6)  French - "Ratatouille" assignment

Friday November 1, 2013

Class Goal for weekend - Perform 3 random acts of kindness to other members of your family!

1)  Read Personal Novel - a) Reading Goal was due yesterday- Thursday October 31st
                                         b) Reader's Response #3 Due Tuesday November 5th
2)  Math - a)  Chapter 2 Review (not homework unless you wish) Pg. 76 & 77 will be assigned Monday; due Tuesday
                 b)  Chapter 2 Unit Test on Tuesday November 5th
3) French - Ratatouille Package - due Monday
4)  Geography - a) Study countries of North America - Quiz Monday November 4th
                           b) Colour and label the 5 oceans and 7 continents on the map of the world - due Monday                                November 4th
5)  Science - "Biological Amplication Map" - Due Friday November 8th

Thursday October 31, 2013

1)  Happy Hallowe'en!!!
2)  Homework tonight - Go out trick or treating!!! Have fun!!! Be Safe!!!!

Wednesday October 30, 2013

1)  Read Personal Novel - a) Reading Goal Due Thursday October 31st
                                         b) Reader's Response #3 Due Tuesday November 5th
2)  LA - a) Descriptive Writing #2 - Good Copy Due Tomorrow- Thurs. Oct. 31st
              b) Novel Study - "Stormbreaker" - Complete all questions for both Chapter 1 & 2 for tomorrow.
3)  Math - a)  Similiar and Congruent Figures - Pg 72 #1-9
4)  Geography - a) Study countries of North America - Quiz Monday November 4th
                           b) Colour and label the 5 oceans and 7 continents on the map of the world
5)  Science - Get Quiz signed if you haven't already.

***Black and Orange Day tomorrow!***

Tuesday October 29, 2013

1)  Read Personal Novel - a) Reading Goal Due Thursday October 31st
                                           b) Reader's Response #3 Due Tuesday November 5th
2)  LA - a) Descriptive Writing #2 - Good Copy Due Thurs. Oct. 31st
              b) Novel Study - "Stormbreaker" - Complete questions # 1-4 for Chapter 2 for tomorrow
3)  Math - a)  Congruent Figures - Pg 68 #1-10
4)  Geography - a) Study countries of North America - Quiz Monday November 4th
                           b) Colour and label the 5 oceans and 7 continents on the map of the world
5)  Science - Get Quiz signed if you haven't already.

Monday October 28, 2013

1)  Read Personal Novel
2)  LA - a) Descriptive Writing #2 - Rough Draft Due tomorrow - Will have be peer editing in class tomorrow!
              b) Novel Study - "Stormbreaker" - Complete questions # 1-4 for Chapter 1 for tomorrow
3)  Math - a)  Classifying Quadrilaterals - Pg 63 #6-10
4)  Geography - a) Study countries of North America - Quiz Monday November 4th
                           b) Colour and label the 5 oceans and 7 continents on the map of the world
5)  Science - Get Quiz signed if you haven't already.

Good luck Timothy and Cylee at Leadership Camp tomorrow and Wednesday! Have fun!

Friday October 25, 2013

1)  HAVE FUN!!!
2)  Watch a good movie WITH YOUR PARENTS.

3)  Read Personal Novel
4)  Geography - Canada Quiz # 1
5)  Science - Sign Quiz

***Only 6 more sleeps until Hallowe'en!!!!!***

Thursday October 24, 2013

1)  Read Personal Novel
2)  LA - Descriptive Writing #2 - Rough Draft Due Monday - Will have a good 45 minutes to work on in class tomorrow!
3)  Math - a)  Division Worksheet Rows 4& 5 if it didn't get finished from yesterday
                 b)  Classifying Quadrilaterals - Pg 63 #1-5
4)  Geography - a) Sign Canada Quiz #1
                          b) Canada Quiz #2 - Monday October 28th
5)  Science - Get Quiz signed if you haven't already.


****Pink Day Tomorrow to support Breast Cancer****

Wednesday October 23, 2013

1)  Read Personal Novel
2)  L/A - Descriptive Writing Piece # 2 - Rough Copy Due Monday
3)  Math - a) Division Rows 4 & 5 due tomorrow
                 b) Pg 57 - # 9-13
4)  Science - Quizzes signed
5)  Geography - a) Sign Quiz #1
                          b) Canada Quiz #2 - Monday October 28th
6)  History - Samuel de Champlain Eulogy - due tomorrow


** Pink Day - Friday October 25th to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month**
Please wear any pink clothing items for house points and to show your support!

Girl's Volleyball Tryout (for those that made the first cut) - Thursday October 24th
3:30 - 4:45pm

Tuesday October 22, 2013

1)  Read Personal Novel
2)  Math  - a) Sign Unit #1 Math test returned Friday
                  b) Division Worksheet - Rows 4 & 5 Due Thursday
                  c) Chapter 2 - Pg. 57 #1-8 - Due Tomorrow
3)  French - Sign & return test
4)  Health - Presentations continue tomorrow
5)  History - Champlain's Eulogy - Due Thursday October 24th
6)  Science - Sign & return quiz
7)  Geography - a) Sign and return first Canada Quiz
                          b) Canada Quiz #2 - Monday October 28th
8) Newsletter about classroom blog - please sign and return

Boy's Volleyball - next tryout - Wednesday October 23rd - 3:30 - 4:45pm

**EQAO results went home with each student today.**

Monday October 21, 2013

1)  Read Personal Novel
2)  Math - a) Sign Test returned Friday
                 b) Division Worksheet - first 3 rows
3)  French - Sign & return test
4)  Health - Group worksheet due Monday - Presentations start Monday also
5)  History - Champlain's Eulogy Due Thursday October 24th
6)  Science - Sign & return quiz
7)  Geography - a) Sign first Canada Quiz
                          b) Canada Quiz #2 - Monday October 28th

Boy's Volleyball Next Tryout - Wednesday October 23rd - 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Girl's Volleyball Next Tryout - Tuesday October 22rd - 3:30 - 4:45 pm

Friday October 18, 2013

1)  Read Personal Novel
2)  French - Sign & return test
3)  Health - Group worksheet due Monday - Presentations start Monday also
4)  History - Champlain's Eulogy Due Thursday October 24th

Boy's Volleyball Tryouts - Monday October 21st - 3:30 - 4:45 pm
                                            Wednesday October 23rd - 3:30 - 4:45 pm

Have a great weekend!!!

Thursday October 17, 2013

1)  LA - Ropes Course Reflection & Thanksgiving writing - 3 paragraphs - Due Friday
2)  Math - Worksheet - "Basics of Geometry"
3)  Science Quiz Friday October 18th
4)  French - Sign & return test
5)  Health - Group worksheet due Monday - Presentations start Monday also

Boy's Volleyball Tryouts - Friday October 18th - 8:15 - 8:50 am
                                            Monday October 21st - 3:30 - 4:45 pm
                                            Wednesday October 23rd - 3:30 - 4:45 pm

Wednesday October 16, 2013

1)  LA - Ropes Course Reflection & Thanksgiving writing - 3 paragraphs - Due tomorrow
2)  Math - Pg. 53 # 9-11
3)  Science Quiz Friday October 18th
4)  History - Personal Dictionary - Due tomorrow
5)  French - Sign & return test
6)  Health - Group worksheet due Monday - Presentations start Monday also
7)  Art - Icon due tomorrow
8)  Cross Country - District Cross Country Meet @ Malden Park
                       Good luck Sara, Ava, Caleigh, Shea, Jack & Bailey!!!

Tuesday October 15, 2013

1) Personal Novel Goal and Reader's Response Letter - Due Tomorrow - Wednesday October 16, 2013
2) Math - "Getting Ready" - page 52 & 53 - # 1-8
3) Independent Writing - Thanksgiving and Ropes Course Reflections - Due Thursday October 17, 2013
4) Science Quiz - Friday October 18, 2013
5) Art - "Icon Project" - Due Thursday October 17, 2013
6) Health - 3 Questions - Due tomorrow
7) History - Personal Dictionary - Thursday October 17, 2013

Ropes Highlights

 

 

 

Friday October 11, 2013

Have a Great Thanksgiving!