Tuesday 31 January 2012

Tuesday January 31, 2012

Math test on fractions next Thursday (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and BEDMAS)

Math R8C: Redo # 7 and 8 if you had difficulty with them last night.

Math R8A: Finish p.90 # 1-11

ELA R8A: Do the commercial activity (handout).

Monday 30 January 2012

Monday January 30, 2012

Math R8A and R8C: Finish # 5-8 on the multiplication of fractions worksheet.

ELA R8A: Finish the paragraph about "Targeting an Audience".

Geo R8A: Review the economics definitions.

Remember to return your Merivale option sheet ASAP.

Friday 27 January 2012

Friday January 27, 2012

Snow Day, so Thursday's homework will be due on Monday!

Have a great weekend!

Thursday 26 January 2012

Thursday January 26, 2012

Math R8A and R8C: Finish multiplication of fractions worksheet  # 1- 4 a,c,e,g,i,k etc.
Get addition and subtraction of fractions quiz signed.

ELA R8A: Finish page 3 of persuasive advertising sheet.

Geo R8A: No homework!

Wednesday 25 January 2012

Wednesday January 25, 2012

Math R8C: Finish # 6 and 7 on subtraction worksheet.

Math R8A: No homework!

ELA 8A: We will continue working on our media unit on advertising.

Geo R8A: We will finish the urban and rural presentations.

Tuesday 24 January 2012

Tuesday January 24, 2012

Math R8C: Finish # 4 and 5 on the subtraction worksheet.

Math R8A: Finish #4-7 on the subtraction worksheet and page 86 #s 10, 13 and 18.

ELAR8A: We will continue discussing advertising tomorrow.

Geo R8A: Presentations start tomorrow!

Remember to hand in your high school option sheets for teacher recommendations.

Thursday 19 January 2012

Thursday January 19, 2012

R8A and R8C Math: Finish the worksheet handed out today. Remember to get your t-chart test signed.

R8A ELA: We will finish the group essay presentations on Monday.

R8A Geo: Powerpoint projects due on Wed. Tuesday is your last work period in the computer lab.

Remember to bring in your Merivale option sheet so your teachers can give their recommendations for academic or applied.

Have a great long weekend!

Monday 16 January 2012

Monday January 6,2012

Math R8A and R8C: Make sure your equivalent fraction worksheet and improper fraction worksheet are completed for tomorrow.

ELA R8A: Tomorrow is your last work period. Good copy is due and presentations start on Wednesday.

Geo R8A: You will have a few more work periods in the lab this week.  Presentations start next Tuesday.

As I am having surgery tomorrow and will not be at school the rest of the week, please copy your homework down from the homework board in class each day.

Remember to be on your best behaviour for Mrs. Dow!

Friday 13 January 2012

Friday January 13, 2012

Math R8A and R8C: Finish equivalent fractions worksheet.

ELA R8A: Continue working on your rough copy of your group 5 paragraph essay.

Geo R8A: Continue working on your urban and rural powerpoint.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday 12 January 2012

Thursday January 12, 2012

Math R8A and R8C: No homework!

ELA R8A: Your group should be half way through the rough copy of your 5 paragraph essay. Don't forget to include 3 transitions in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4. Remember to use consistent verb tenses.

Geo R8A: Continue working on your urban and rural project.

Remember to bring in your signed Merivale permission form.
If it is a snow day, we will not be going to Merivale.

Wednesday 11 January 2012

Wednesday January 11, 2012

Math R8A and R8C: Get patterning test signed and study for t chart test tomorrow.

ELA R8A: We will continue working on the rough copy of your group 5 paragraph essay.

Geo R8A: Continue looking for images of urban and rural living for your chosen country.

Remember to bring in your signed permission slip for our Merivale trip on Friday.

Tuesday 10 January 2012

Tuesday January 10, 2012

Math R8A and R8C: Get patterning test signed and review for t-chart test on Thursday.

ELA R8A: We will continue to work on our 5 paragraph essay framework tomorrow.

Geo R8A: Look for images representing urban and rural living in your chosen country.

Remember to return your Merivale permission slip asap!

Monday 9 January 2012

Monday January 9, 2012

Happy New Year!!

Math R8A and R8C: Get patterning test signed, prepare for t-chart test on Thursday.

ELA R8A: We will be starting a 5 paragraph essay this week on your book club novel.

We are off to Merivale High School on Friday for a tour and information on course selection. Permission slips will be sent out tomorrow.

Milk orders are due on Jan. 13.