What We Learned Today...May 8th

This morning we started off our day with the usual AR period from 9:08 to 9:38.  We're already up to 6.2 AR points per student, which is absolutely amazing considering that we've only been back for a week and a half.  Keep up the good work!  At 9:38 the students wrote their Queens University Survey for the hour and the students who were not writing worked on their Persuasive Essays.  Students, don't forget that this assignment is now due on Monday and you must have all drafts handed in.  In Grade 8 Math we spent the hour writing the Unit 8 Exams on Integers.

After lunch we had French and the students were split up into their groups and began working on their Radio Advertisement assignment.  This assignment can be found by following the previous hyperlink or going to the French tab at the top of the blog. Everyone did a great job in their groups and really impressed me with how much they accomplished over the period. Well done!!  During the last hour of the day, Mr. Csada stopped by for Social Studies and the students worked on their Landmark Assignments as well as their Culture Fair.

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

ELA:

Dystopian Persuasive Essays are due on Friday, May 9th  Monday, May 12th (All copies need to be handed in)

Religion:

Symbols of Hope Assignment is due on Wednesday, May 

Reminders:

Track Quad Meets are on Monday, May 12th in the after noon and Wednesday, May 14th in the morning.  

Grade 8's: 

-Please email (or hand in) your Farewell slideshow pictures to Mr. Csada (Now overdue)

-Please email a current picture of yourself to me by tomorrow, May 9th for your Farewell star.  

Here are a few notes from Ms. Norris:

Farewell 
On Wednesday, June 18 we will celebrate Grade 8 Farewell at Christ the King Parish. We’ll gather as a school community at 7 pm for Mass followed by Farewell Ceremonies at 8 pm. Please ensure your child has handed in their photos for the PowerPoint presentation. The extended photo deadline is Thursday, May 15.

Farewell Social Activities 
The parent committee organizing Grade 8 social activities sent home invitations earlier this week. They are inviting families to stay and enjoy a social gathering in the hall following the mass and ceremonies on Wednesday, June 18 and they have organized a party for students on Saturday, June 7. They would appreciate students returning their RSVP card by Friday, May 9. The committee would appreciate all cards being returned whether students will be attending or not. Please note that the wonderful activities organized by this group of dedicated parents are non-school events and supervision will not be provided by Deshaye staff.

Freezie Sale 
Freezies will be sold for $0.50 during the lunch break on Friday, May 9. Proceeds will go toward the Grade 8 social.