Wednesday 21 June 2017

What We Learned Today...June 21st


Lip Sync Project:  Students were given the first portion of the day to finish up their Lip Sync assignments.  See below for a few of the projects that were completed today!




Science: We learned about the effect salt has on ice through a special demo that included us making our own ice cream in a bag.

Movie: After lunch we headed to the Rainbow Cinema with our fellow Grade 7 and 8 classes for a matinee show.

Reminders and Upcoming Events:

-No need to bring a lunch tomorrow! We will be having a special Pizza Party for our class.

-Grade 8 Assembly on June 22nd, 1:00 - 2:00

-Grade 7/8 Outdoor Ed Day is on June 23rd (All Day)

-Day long field trip to Ipsco Park on June 26th.  

Tuesday 20 June 2017

Movie Tomorrow Afternoon


Just a quick reminder that our class will be heading over the Rainbow Cinema's tomorrow afternoon for a movie.  The cost for the movie has been covered by the school, but students will need to bring their own money if they wish to purchase anything from the concession.


Reminders and Upcoming Events:

-Movie at Golden Mile is tomorrow. 

-Grade 8 Assembly on June 22nd, 1:00 - 2:00

-Grade 7/8 Outdoor Ed Day is on June 23rd (All Day)

-Day long field trip to Ipsco Park on June 26th.  

Sunday 18 June 2017

Swimming Tomorrow!



I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend and an amazing Fathers Day.  It just occurred to me that with all the excitement on Thursday, I forgot to remind you that we were swimming tomorrow at Massey Pool.  So please be sure to bring your swim stuff so you can cool off in the pool tomorrow afternoon.  Please also pass this message on to any of the other Grade 8 students!

Thanks and see you tomorrow,

Mr. B

Tuesday 13 June 2017

What We Learned Today...June 13th

ELA: This morning we kicked the day off with a special video project.  Students were split up into groups and were tasked with writing a brief storyboard for a mini movie.  After all storyboards were completed, groups then swapped and began filming another groups movie.

Science: We continued our unit on forces by learning about pressure and compression.

French: Students were given the entire hour to work on their French house projects.

Reminders and Upcoming Events:

-Grade 8 Farewell is on June 15th at Christ the King

-No School on June 16th (TPD)

-Swimming at Massey Pool on June 19th, 12:30 - 3:00

-Movie at Golden Mile on June 21st (Note will go home next week)

-Grade 8 Assembly on June 22nd, 1:00 - 2:00

-Grade 7/8 Outdoor Ed Day is on June 23rd (All Day)

Thursday 8 June 2017

What We Learned Today...June 8th

Door Scene: For this special project, students have been tasked with recreating a suspenseful scene in which their protagonist is desperately trying to get through a door.  Students began planning this yesterday and were given the entire period to film and edit their scenes.  Tomorrow we will spend the period watching all of these fantastic videos.

Liturgy: After recess we headed down to the gym for a special liturgy for Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Math: With the year quickly ending, it was already time for us to complete our year end Math Diagnostic.  Students were given the entire period to finish up these exams.

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Genius Hour:
-Projects are overdue

Reminders and Upcoming Events:

-Remember to bring $5 for farewell reception.

-Grade 8 Farewell is on June 15th at Christ the King

-No School on June 16th (TPD)

-Swimming at Massey Pool on June 19th, 12:30 - 3:00

-Movie at Golden Mile on June 21st (Note will go home next week)

-Grade 8 Assembly on June 22nd, 1:00 - 2:00

-Grade 7/8 Outdoor Ed Day is on June 23rd (All Day)

Tuesday 6 June 2017

What We Learned Today...June 6th

Sharing their facts during Fully Alive


Genius Hour:
We kicked off our morning with some more fantastic Genius Hour presentations.

Fully Alive: After learning about a specific STI last week, students worked in new groups today to present their research to their new group members.

Math: Students were give the entire period to work on their Math Diagnostic practice assignment.

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Math:
-11.3 is due tomorrow

Genius Hour:
-Projects are overdue

Reminders and Upcoming Events:
-Remember to bring $5 for farewell reception.
-Grade 8 Farewell is on June 15th at Christ the King
-No School on June 16th (TPD)
-Swimming at Massey Pool on June 19th, 12:30 - 3:00
-Grade 7/8 Outdoor Ed Day is on June 23rd (All Day)

Monday 5 June 2017

What We Learned Today...June 5th

Genius Hour: This morning we started out the day with the next batch of Genius Hour presentations.  Over the course of the period we learned about string art, African mythological creatures and how to compose a song.

Farewell Activities: Students were given a period to work on a few different activities that we will need for their farewell next week.

Math: We spent the period today reviewing the first few units of the year so the students are prepared for their Math Diagnostic tomorrow.

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Math:
-11.3 is due tomorrow

Genius Hour:
-Projects are overdue

Reminders and Upcoming Events:
-Remember to bring $5 for farewell reception.
-Grade 8 Farewell is on June 15th at Christ the King
-No School on June 16th (TPD)
-Swimming at Massey Pool on June 19th, 12:30 - 3:00
-Grade 7/8 Outdoor Ed Day is on June 23rd (All Day)

Thursday 1 June 2017

What We Learned Today...June 1st

String Quartet: Shortly after 11:00 we headed to the gym to listen to the wonderful String Quartet perform numerous songs for us as well as teach us about the different instruments that were being played.
Math: In our shortened Math class, the students learned how to find the probability of events using fractions.

Genius Hour: We officially began our Genius Hour presentations and over the hour, learned all about 3D Drawings, DIY Projects, Piano and Anime.

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Math:
-11.2 is due on Monday

Genius Hour:
-Projects are due tomorrow

Reminders and Upcoming Events:
-Canoeing on June 5th 1:00 - 3:00.
-Grade 8 Farewell is on June 15th at Christ the King
-No School on June 16th (TPD)
-Swimming at Massey Pool on June 19th, 12:30 - 3:00
-Grade 7/8 Outdoor Ed Day is on June 23rd (All Day)