What We Learned Today...December 7th

Something the students saw a lot of during our game today!

ELA: After we arrived back from our Advent liturgy there was only a half hour left in our ELA period, so the students were given the rest of the class to silently read their AR book.

Religion: Students were given the period after Arts. Ed as well as the period after lunch to work on their Advent Calendars.  These assignments will be due on the last day of classes, December 18th.

Math: Today we spent some time working on the 5.3 Socrative quiz before beginning the Surface Area assignment from Pg. 179.  Due to the fact that this is typically one of the hardest units in Grade 8 Math, I have strongly encouraged the students to ask for help right away if they are having difficulty with any of the concepts.

Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game: During the last hour of the day we had our annual "Staff vs. Student Smackdown" against the boys and girls volleyball teams.  The students played a fantastic game, but unfortunately were unable to come away with a victory, that is unless you count some very questionable score keeping!

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Math:

5.2 Handout is due on Tuesday

Pg. 179 - Due on Wednesday, December 9th.
a) 1-3, 5, 8
b) 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
c) 1-3, 5, 10-16

ELA:

Hercules assignment is due on Monday, December 14th

Science:

Unit Exam is on Tuesday, December 15th

Genius Hour:

Work on Final Project

Projects are due on December 9th

Religion:

Advent Calendar Assignment is due on December 18th

Reminders:

-Bring movie trailer costumes tomorrow!

-Santa store is on December 9th.  If you have any toys you would like to donate, please bring them to school.

-Deshaye Advent Liturgy is on December 16th.