What We Learned Today...February 27th

Unfortunately it was far too cold this morning (-38 with the windchill) to go cross country skiing.  As a result the Grade 7 field trip and Grade 8 work period day was cancelled.  In order to make this up to the students we had a work period morning and they were able to work on their two Social Studies assignments as well as their Cell Drawings for Science.  To add to the experience, we watched Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire while the students worked on their assignments.

In Grade 8 Math the students continued to work on their 7.4 textbook assignment, while some students began working on the handout.  *The quiz for Monday has been cancelled, however we will be having our Unit Exam on Wednesday so be sure to study this weekend.

Online Science Textbook link!:
Click here to go to the Pearson Portal log in page.
 If you would like to know your username and password just send me an email and I will send them to you this weekend.
-Mr. B

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Social Studies:

"What in the World" Oil assignment is due on Monday, March 2nd.

Colonization Journals are also due on Monday, March 2nd.

Science:

Plant and Animal Cell drawings are due on Tuesday, March 3rd

Genius Hour:

Brainstorm possible topics

Grade 8 Math:

7.3 Handout Due on Monday, March 2nd

7.4 Handout is due on Tuesday, March 3rd

Unit exam on Wednesday, March 4th

Reminders:

-Grade 7's full day Cross Country Skiing at White Butte tomorrow.  Pack warm clothes and a brown bag lunch

-Downhill Skiing on March 12th.  Please bring forms back by Monday, March 2nd

-Grade 9 LeBoldus forms due on Monday, March 12th

What We Learned Today...February 26th

The results from our Murder Mystery yesterday!

ELA: In preparation for our upcoming mystery skype next week, we had one final practice session in our classroom.  For our practice, I headed to another room in the school while the students skyped with me and tried to figure out which city in the world I picked.

Interrogating a suspect yesterday

Phys. Ed: The students headed to the gym and officially began their unit on badminton by participating in an activity that taught them some of the basic skills for the sport. 

Social Studies: Students were given the forty minute period to finish up their "What in the World" Oil assignments from yesterday as well as their colonization unit journal entries. 

Career Ed: We continued to learn about Resume's today and focused on the three "F's" of resume writing. (Function, Form and (e)Ffectiveness)

Science/Month End Assembly: During the last hour of the day we had a brief Science lesson and the students continued to work on their Plant and Animal Cell Drawings.  At 2:50 we were called down to the gym for our assembly and students were recognized for achievements in AR as well as Girls Basketball.

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Genius Hour:

-Brainstorm possible topics

Grade 8 Math:

7.3 Handout Due on Monday

Quiz on Monday

Reminders:

-Grade 7's full day Cross Country Skiing at White Butte tomorrow.  Pack warm clothes and a brown bag lunch

-Downhill Skiing on March 12th.  Please bring forms back by Monday, March 2nd

-Grade 9 LeBoldus forms due on Monday, March 12th

What We Learned Today...February 24th

Lent Presentation: We were very fortunate this morning to be joined by Mr. Miles Meyers who gave another one of his amazing presentations.  He spent time teaching us about the biblical significance of different numbers such as: 3, 7, 6, 40 etc.  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)

Hour of Code: Instead of our usual Genius Hour period today, we took a small break and the students learned all about coding computer programs through the awesome website: http://hourofcode.com/ca.  Over the hour students spent time on various games and tutorials that taught them some of the basic skills to computer coding. 

Grade 8 Math: Students continued to work on the 7.3 textbook assignment (posted below) as well as the 7.3 handouts over the hour.

Science: During the last hour of the day, we reviewed the different parts of an animal and a plant cell and the students were tasked drawing detailed diagrams for each. 

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Genius Hour:

-Brainstorm possible topics

Math:

Pg. 265 - Due on Thursday

a) 2, 4(a,b,d), 5 (a,b,c), 6(a,b), 7b
b) 4 (a,c), 5 (b,d), 6 (a,c), 7c, 8, 10, 12
c) 5 (b,d), 6 (a,d), 7 (a,b), 8, 10, 12, 13, 15

7.3 Handout

Reminders:

-Grade 7's full day Cross Country Skiing at White Butte on February 27th

What We Learned Today...February 23rd

Lenten Liturgy/Special Presentation: We started out our week with a brief liturgy the focused on us preparing ourselves for the beginning of our journey through Lent over the next forty days.  After our liturgy, we were joined by Mr. Schaan who talked to us about "Chalice", the organization we (and many other Regina Catholic Schools) will be sponsoring throughout the Lenten season.

Religion: Students began to work on their Lenten Reflection Booklets.  For this assignment, the students have been tasked with creating realistic goals that follow the three main aspects of Lent (Praying, Fasting and Alms giving) This assignment also includes a Service portion that tasks the students with spending four hours of the Lenten Season, serving others.  This service should be something that challenges them or is something they normally wouldn't do.  *Service locations need to be cleared by Mr. Bresciani before students can begin.  Please see full assignment for more details.

Grade 8 Math: We continued to work through our unit by learning how to solve for the volume of a cylinder.

Social Studies:  Today was very important class because each group participated in an event that simulated the First Encounter between the the Plains, Algonquian and French. Students will learn next class what consequences (good or bad) this event had on their group and the direction the unit takes as a result.

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Genius Hour:

-Brainstorm possible topics for Tomorrow

Reminders:

-Grade 7's full day Cross Country Skiing at White Butte on February 27th

What We Learned Today...February 13th

Singing some "Ice Ice Baby" during Karaoke Friday

Wow! It's crazy to think that we are now officially over half way through the year! This year has been flying by so fast, before we know it, it will be Grade 8 Farewell and then summer.  While time seems to be flying by, I can honestly say that I have had an absolute blast so far.  I truly am blessed to have such a wonderful group of students to teach each day and I'm excited for more great times over the next five months!  I hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break and I look forward to seeing you on the 23rd!

Drug Presentation: This morning we started out our day with the conclusion of the three-part Drug Presentation that we've been learning about for the past few weeks.  A special thank you to Bob for taking the time to stop by Deshaye and teach us about the danger of drugs.

Movie Reward:  After recess, we spent the remainder of the morning watching our reward movie for the month of January.

Grade 8 Math: In what was our final Math class before the break, students finished up their textbook assignments and began to work on the 7.2 handout.  Although, as it is a Friday, we had to make some time at the end of class for our weekly Karaoke session!

Dance:  For the rest of the afternoon, those students who met their AR goal for the month, headed down to the gym for the Valentines Day Dance.

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Genius Hour:

-Brainstorm possible topics and questions over the break!

Reminders:

-There is no school next week! Enjoy the winter break.

-Grade 7's full day Cross Country Skiing at White Butte on February 27th

What We Learned Today...February 12th

Taking a second to pose before skiing

Genius Hour: Today we started out our morning with a few more fantastic Genius Hour presentations about Ebola and Creating an Android Game.  After we finished up these presentations we started watching our reward movie for January, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.  

Phys. Ed: The students participated in some circuit training before playing a few fun games with Mr. Fuchs for the remainder of the class.

Genius Hour Cont.: During this period, we officially wrapped up our first session of Genius Hour by watching some more amazing presentations!  We will be starting a second Genius Hour after the February break so students will need to put some thought into their next topic during their time off.

Afternoon:  Right after lunch the Grade 7's boarded the bus and we headed over to Les Sherman Park for our afternoon of Cross Country Skiing.  While the Grade 7's were away the Grade 8's joined Ms. Zenuk's room and worked on some homework before participating in some fun activities!

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

****Remember: ALL OVERDUE ASSIGNMENTS need to be handed in in order to continue watching the movie tomorrow!*****

Genius Hour:

-Reflection Blog Posts are due Tomorrow, February 13th

Career Ed:

-Five Skills assignment is overdue  (Select five skills from the handout that you possess and give to examples of how you possess them)

Religion

-Prayer is overdue, please share with Mr. B if you haven't already

Math:

-7.1 is due on Tomorrow, February 13th

-Pg. 257 

a) 3, 5, 7, 8, 9
b) 5ab, 7ab, 8ab, 9, 11-15
c) 5, 7, 11, 12, 15-24

Reminders:

-DQ lunch is Tomorrow, February 13th

What We Learned Today...February 11th

Unfortunately today I was in the office all day as the Acting Administrator so I missed all the action in our classroom! However, I will briefly recap the day, and then of course post the important information regarding tomorrow and Friday.

ELA: For the first hour of the day the students logged on to the Surface Pro's and worked on completing their Genius Hour Reflection Blog Posts.  Students who finished early were given the rest of the period to complete other homework or silently read.

Shortly after recess the Grade 8's headed over to LeBoldus for their Spend a Day and the Grade 7's headed to the gym for an extended Phys. Ed class.  After lunch the Grade 7's headed straight to Ms. Zenuk's room for a bonus Math class before their regular class.  At the end of the day the Grade 8's returned and the students were given the final half hour to work on other assignments or silent read.

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

****Remember: ALL OVERDUE ASSIGNMENTS need to be handed in tomorrow in order to watch the movie!*****

Genius Hour:

-Reflection Blog Posts are due on Friday, February 13th

Career Ed:

-Five Skills assignment is overdue  (Select five skills from the handout that you possess and give to examples of how you possess them)

Religion

-Prayer is overdue, please share with Mr. B if you haven't already

Math:

-7.1 is due on Friday, February 13th

-Pg. 257 

a) 3, 5, 7, 8, 9
b) 5ab, 7ab, 8ab, 9, 11-15
c) 5, 7, 11, 12, 15-24

Reminders:

-Grade 7 Cross Country Skiing February 12th (Afternoon)  Please remember to wear the appropriate clothing tomorrow.  *Ski Pants, Gloves, Toque, Jacket etc.) 

-DQ lunch Friday, February 13th