What We Learned Today...November 13th

This morning we started out our day with AR from 9:08 to 9:38 before moving on to Religion. We took a small hiatus from our Saint Research Assignment today to work on a special project that is very relevant to Canadians and especially our Deshaye community. As a class we've been given the opportunity to plan and run a school fundraiser that will help support the victims of the recent typhoon in the Philippines. To start the class we discussed the different ways people and groups over time have helped support victims of disaster. Students then broke up into small discussion groups and brainstormed different ways that we could show our support and lead our school community.  At the end of the period groups took turns sharing their idea's and we will select one of the ideas in class tomorrow and begin planning our fundraiser. 

In Grade 8 Math the students had the hour to complete their 3.5 assignment, which is due tomorrow.  Students also continued to work on their unit review and practice test from the textbook.  In a surprise decision, I have bumped the Unit exam from tomorrow to Monday, November 18th to give the students a little bit more time to prepare.  Students, make sure you are using this extra time wisely and are studying for your exam far enough in advance and not just "cramming" the night before. 

After lunch the students had Phys. Ed with Mr. Fuchs and they continued to work on multiple skills and movement patterns associated with Volleyball.  At 1:23 we had Science and students received their quizzes back.  We spent some time going through the quiz results so students had a chance to correct any mistakes they made.  They were also given five minutes at the end of class to argue any extra marks they felt they deserved.  Needless to say, The Honourable Judge Bresciani handed out a few extra marks.  During the last hour of the day the students had Social Studies with Mr. Csada.

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework:

ELA:
Percy vs. Perseus Paragraphs are now overdue

Math:
3.5 Handout is due on Thursday, November 14th
Unit test is now on Monday, November 18th.

Reminders:
-There is no school on November 22nd (TPD Day)

-Report Cards go out on November 26th

-Parent/Teacher interviews are on November 28 and 29.