What We Learned Today...March 5th

No this isn't  Deshaye's version of The Bachelor, It's our ELA Class!

This morning we started out our day with a quick French class from 9:00 - 9:30.  During this time the students continued to record their French Music Critiques on the Macbooks.  At 9:30 we had ELA and in honour of International Women's day on March 8, we read about Rose Schnieder and her fight for Women's Rights at the beginning of the Twentieth Century. We also read the poem, "Bread and Roses" by James Oppenheim and deconstructed the lyrics of the poem in relation to Rose Schnieder and the Womens Union Movement.  The students also worked together to uncover the symbolism behind the slogan "Give us Bread and Roses". In honour of this movement we all ate some bread at the conclusion of our lesson and students were also given roses to take home.
In Grade 8 Math the students continued to work on their textbook assignment from Pg. 208-209.  If students finished their assignment early, they began working on their 6.2 handout. 

After lunch we spent the first 15 minutes listening to a wonderful presentation over the intercom identifying our school alms giving focus for Lent: Missionary Childhood Association.  We then spent the rest of class working on the French Music Podcasts until Mr. Csada came by to teach Science. 
During the last hour of the day Ms. Norris came by to teach Arts. Ed and students continued to work on various drama exercises. 

Due Dates & Homework:

Religion:
The entire package (Service hours included) will now be due on Friday, March 22nd.

Math:
Grade 8: (This will be due on Thursday, March 7th)
Pg. 208-209
a) 4, 5, 7, 8
b)4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13
c) 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 15

Overdue Assignments:

1) Lenten Booklet Plan
2) Grade 8 Handout - 6.1
3) Name Blog Self Reflection

Reminders:
- We will be downhill skiing on Thursday, March 7th at Mission Ridge.
- Friday, March 8th is Teacher Convention and there will be no school for students. .