What We Learned Today...January 30th

Learning about Lent from Mr. Meyers

Today we were very fortunate to have Mr. Meyers come out again and visit our classroom.  He spent time with us today teaching us about the importance of Ash Wednesday and the history behind why we recieve ashes on our foreheads.  Mr. Meyers also taught us more about Lent and about the three major concepts associated with it: Fast, Pray and Give.  As per his usual visits, the students were quizzed throughout his presentation and were treated to different sweets for each answer they gave!  I know I speak for the entire class when I say we really appreciate whenever Mr. Meyers visits because we learn so much and have a great time doing it!  (If you want to check out the really cool Lent Calendar Mr. Meyers showed us, you can check it out at Busted Halo)
In Grade 8 Math the students were given the 5.4 handout, "Surface Area of a Cylinder" and worked on it during the hour.  *Reminder: We have our Unit 5 Quiz on Tuesday, February 5th.  You may bring your study sheet into the quiz with you, so make sure you have it written out for Tuesday!

After lunch we had French and we continued our Music Unit by learning some basic French statements for going to a concert.  At 1:15 Mr. McCulloch came in for Health and continued to teach about healthy eating practices (I believe the students may have viewed part of the documentary "Super Size Me"). 
During the last hour of the day we had Social and continued our Colonization Simulation Unit.  Today was very important class because each group participated in an event that simulated the First Encounter between each group.  Students will learn next class what consequences (good or bad) this will have on their group and the direction the unit takes. 

Here's some more pictures from today:



Working hard on Mr. Meyers quiz!

Eating some Pretzels as part of Mr. Meyers presentation.



The French meeting the Algonquain

The Algonquain meeting The Plains

Due Dates & Homework:

Math:
Grade 8
Pg. 186 - Is due on Thursday
a)1-4, 6, 8
b) 1-3, 5, 6, 8-10
c) 1, 2, 6b, 9, 11-13

Handout 5.4 will be due on Tuesday, February 5th

*Math Quiz is on Tuesday, February 5th

Science: Optics and Vision Unit test has been moved to the week of February 4th.

Arts. Ed

Grid Drawings are due on Friday

Overdue Assignments:

1) French Poster Assignment
2) "What's in a Name?" Blog Post
3) Social Group Drawings

Reminders:-

- Hot Lunch forms will be due February 5th.

-Downhill Ski forms need to be handed in by Friday