I hope everyone stayed warm yesterday! Depending on who you following - certain ground hogs have predicted another six weeks of winter :) Good times!
This week in room 18 :
Language : We are finishing our End of Days novel study. By Wednesday, each student will have chosen a culminating activity of their choice to complete for the novel. These activities will be due by the end of February. We are also starting a creative writing activity where the kids are creating a car/vehicle of the future. It is a creative writing- media- oral- visual activity. A lot of this assignment will be student driven, with the kids choosing their own organizer, generating their own ideas, and coming up with a creative way to display their car of the future. Many of the kids have already come up with some great ideas! On another note, the six-square essays they have been working on will be due this Friday.
Math : we are starting our Patterning and Algebra unit. This unit can be a challenging one. We will go through at a comfortable pace, and of course, if the students need any extra help, I will be available during nutrition breaks.
History : our western settlement survival game has begun! The kids are working with their "settler families" to survive while on their way to parts of western Canada. They have loaded their wagons, and are about to set out on their journey! Geography will begin in three weeks time.
Phys-ed : we have been working on basketball and floor hockey skills. Soon, we will also be introducing a badminton unit.
Upcoming Dates :
February 13 - Valentines social and first grade 8 trip installment due
February 16 - Family Day
Take care and stay warm!
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Thursday!!
Once again, this week has zipped by!
We are finishing up our novel study in Language and should have the book completely read by next week. The final activity for the novel study will be a student-chosen culminating activity. We have discussed this as a class, and by next week the students will have chosen their culminating activity.
Culminating activities will be due the second week of February. There will be a gallery walk (sharing of all culminating activities) that will take place the week after. All parents are welcome!
In math, we are winding up our Data Management unit. The kids have a few more activities to complete, and a culminating activity will be handed out early next week. NO quizzes or tests in this unit - just a culminating activity to prove their knowledge of the unit. Patterning and Algebra starts next week.
Information packages for the grade 8 trip went home last week. Registration and payments are sent directly to Evolve Tours. If you have any questions regarding the trip, please let me know.
Course selection sheets have been handed out to the kids and if parents are wanting to talk to me about the course selection process- now is the time. Please contact me at school. The kids need to choose and submit all courses BEFORE February 13. Once courses are submitted online (instructions are on the back of the yellow option sheets), there is a print out page that pops up after submission of courses. That sheet needs to come back to school, and I pass these along to the high school.
Upcoming dates :
January 23 - PA Day
January 28 - Health infographics due
Report cards go home second week of February.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Friday, January 16, 2015
Good times in 8D
Another week has flown by!
This week, we had visits from Erin District High School and College Heights Secondary School. Perfect time AND coinciding with the course selection process that is beginning for the grade 8's.
The yellow course selection sheets went home at the beginning of the week for parents to look over. We have been discussing at length the opportunities that the kids have as they go into grade 9. We are also using an online resource called My Blueprint that the kids use to help them map out their course selection for next year and for the remaining of their high school careers. Course selections are due February 13. Registration is done on line on the Blueprint site. You need to sit with your son and daughter and after reviewing the course selections, you need to complete the online registration and submit all courses on the Blueprint site. If you have any questions, please contact me at the school.
Book reports were due this past Monday, culminating activities for our novel study End of Days are due on Monday.
Grade 8's have Scientists in Schools on Tuesday morning.
This Friday is a PA day.
Grade 8 trip information and registration packages are going home today. Please review these with your son or daughter. ALL REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS are done online. No money or forms come to us at school. If you have any questions, please contact me at school.
Take care and have a wonderful weekend!
Miss Waddell
This week, we had visits from Erin District High School and College Heights Secondary School. Perfect time AND coinciding with the course selection process that is beginning for the grade 8's.
The yellow course selection sheets went home at the beginning of the week for parents to look over. We have been discussing at length the opportunities that the kids have as they go into grade 9. We are also using an online resource called My Blueprint that the kids use to help them map out their course selection for next year and for the remaining of their high school careers. Course selections are due February 13. Registration is done on line on the Blueprint site. You need to sit with your son and daughter and after reviewing the course selections, you need to complete the online registration and submit all courses on the Blueprint site. If you have any questions, please contact me at the school.
Book reports were due this past Monday, culminating activities for our novel study End of Days are due on Monday.
Grade 8's have Scientists in Schools on Tuesday morning.
This Friday is a PA day.
Grade 8 trip information and registration packages are going home today. Please review these with your son or daughter. ALL REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS are done online. No money or forms come to us at school. If you have any questions, please contact me at school.
Take care and have a wonderful weekend!
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Happy New Year!
Many things are going to be happening in 2015!
New units are beginning and some are continuing in Room 18....
Let's get started :
In language :
We are continuing with our End of Days novel studies this week and next. Activities that go along with our study are due by next Wednesday.
Culminating activities for our novel studies will be coming at the end of January, when we completely finish the reading.
Another 6-square writing activity is on the horizon - only this time, the students are coming up with their topics (after a class brainstorming period).
Book reports were handed out at the beginning of December and are due January 12th.
In math :
Number Sense and Numeration tests were returned to the kids today.
We have started our data management unit. The focus has been on data collection, bias in that collection of data, proper surveying, exploring sample size, and displaying data in graphs and plots. There will be segments of data collection, individual and partnered activities, seatwork, and a end-of-unit evaluation.
Patterning and Algebra will begin in two weeks.
In history :
We will be looking at the expansion of the West. The kids are about to embark on quite the journey over the next three weeks.
* Geography will begin in February.
In phys-ed :
We will be working on fitness circuits and floor hockey. The gym periods will be divided into fitness circuits for half the period, and floor hockey for half of the period.
A FEW Reminders :
Thursday, January 8 : Evolve Tours Parent Meeting regarding the grade 8 trip. 7:00pm in the cafeteria.
Tuesday, January 13 : Erin District High School parent info night - 7-9pm in the theatre
**High school applications/course selection sheets aren't due until the middle of February. However, the course selection sheets and information have gone home for you and the students to look through. We will also be talking about this extensively in class. If you would like to speak to me regarding any choices that you may be struggling with, or questions about particular courses, please contact me at school and we can chat.
I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
New units are beginning and some are continuing in Room 18....
Let's get started :
In language :
We are continuing with our End of Days novel studies this week and next. Activities that go along with our study are due by next Wednesday.
Culminating activities for our novel studies will be coming at the end of January, when we completely finish the reading.
Another 6-square writing activity is on the horizon - only this time, the students are coming up with their topics (after a class brainstorming period).
Book reports were handed out at the beginning of December and are due January 12th.
In math :
Number Sense and Numeration tests were returned to the kids today.
We have started our data management unit. The focus has been on data collection, bias in that collection of data, proper surveying, exploring sample size, and displaying data in graphs and plots. There will be segments of data collection, individual and partnered activities, seatwork, and a end-of-unit evaluation.
Patterning and Algebra will begin in two weeks.
In history :
We will be looking at the expansion of the West. The kids are about to embark on quite the journey over the next three weeks.
* Geography will begin in February.
In phys-ed :
We will be working on fitness circuits and floor hockey. The gym periods will be divided into fitness circuits for half the period, and floor hockey for half of the period.
A FEW Reminders :
Thursday, January 8 : Evolve Tours Parent Meeting regarding the grade 8 trip. 7:00pm in the cafeteria.
Tuesday, January 13 : Erin District High School parent info night - 7-9pm in the theatre
**High school applications/course selection sheets aren't due until the middle of February. However, the course selection sheets and information have gone home for you and the students to look through. We will also be talking about this extensively in class. If you would like to speak to me regarding any choices that you may be struggling with, or questions about particular courses, please contact me at school and we can chat.
I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Quick Updates!
Here are some updates for the last few days of school :
Christmas concert today11:00am. Grade 8's perform during period 3 & 4 only, not the evening performance. All are welcome!
Bake Sale today : run by student council
Congrats to Connor and Taylor for winning the Legion Remembrance Day poetry/poster contest! Awesome job!
Intermediate Dance tomorrow periods 5 and 6. A food donation for the food bank is required. Students need to have their "Going to The Movies" essays done before attending the dance.
Friday : PJ DAY! Staff/student volleyball game period 4, Secret Santa exchange, social
IMPORTANT :
On January 8th at 7:00pm, Evolve tours will be holding an information meeting in the cafeteria regarding the grade 8 trip in June. All students and parents are invited
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Christmas concert today11:00am. Grade 8's perform during period 3 & 4 only, not the evening performance. All are welcome!
Bake Sale today : run by student council
Congrats to Connor and Taylor for winning the Legion Remembrance Day poetry/poster contest! Awesome job!
Intermediate Dance tomorrow periods 5 and 6. A food donation for the food bank is required. Students need to have their "Going to The Movies" essays done before attending the dance.
Friday : PJ DAY! Staff/student volleyball game period 4, Secret Santa exchange, social
IMPORTANT :
On January 8th at 7:00pm, Evolve tours will be holding an information meeting in the cafeteria regarding the grade 8 trip in June. All students and parents are invited
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Last Week!
It's the end of December! The next week is going to fly by!
"Going to the Movies" essays are due on Monday by the end of the day.
History - Fathers of Confederation project is due Friday
Activities this Week :
Monday : Intermediate volleyball tournament
Wednesday : Red, Green and White Day or Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Student Council bake sale. Christmas concert rehearsal periods three and four. Evening performance will begin at 7:00pm
Thursday : Intermediate Dance - last two periods of the day
Friday : PJ Day, last day of school, Secret Santa
Secret Santa !!!!! Any students wanting to take part in our Secret Santa festivities, will be drawing a name from the hat to pick their "Santa" . Over the course of the last three days of school before break, the kids SECRETLY leave treats, little prizes, stickers, cards, clues and trinkets for their friend. On the last day of school, a final gift (no more than $10!!!) is brought in to give to their Santa at the revealing of all Secret Santas. We will have a class celebration the last day of school before the holidays - all parents are welcome!
Upcoming dates :
Thursday, January 8 : Parent information meeting from Evolve Tours to discuss the Grade 8 trip in June.
Take care and have a wonderful holiday
Miss Waddell
"Going to the Movies" essays are due on Monday by the end of the day.
History - Fathers of Confederation project is due Friday
Activities this Week :
Monday : Intermediate volleyball tournament
Wednesday : Red, Green and White Day or Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Student Council bake sale. Christmas concert rehearsal periods three and four. Evening performance will begin at 7:00pm
Thursday : Intermediate Dance - last two periods of the day
Friday : PJ Day, last day of school, Secret Santa
Secret Santa !!!!! Any students wanting to take part in our Secret Santa festivities, will be drawing a name from the hat to pick their "Santa" . Over the course of the last three days of school before break, the kids SECRETLY leave treats, little prizes, stickers, cards, clues and trinkets for their friend. On the last day of school, a final gift (no more than $10!!!) is brought in to give to their Santa at the revealing of all Secret Santas. We will have a class celebration the last day of school before the holidays - all parents are welcome!
Upcoming dates :
Thursday, January 8 : Parent information meeting from Evolve Tours to discuss the Grade 8 trip in June.
Take care and have a wonderful holiday
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Monopoly winners!
I have to give a big congrats to the winning Monopoly group in our class for dominating the game and finally winning after two months of hard work! Congrats go to Blake, Devon, Maram and Phoebe! They have chosen a movie/potluck afternoon this Friday! All treats (except kiwi) are welcome:) Well done!
Thank you to all parents and students who came to interviews on Thursday and Friday. It was nice to see everyone and it gave me a chance to brag about all the kids in 8D! If you have not yet come in to see me, please write me an email or call the school to set up an alternate time. I'm available most mornings and after school to meet with you:)
Here is a quick snapshot of what's going on in Room 18 :
Math : Scientific Notation and order of operations this week. Unit test will most likely be early next week.
Language : we are working on 6-square writing, End of Days literature tasks, and small group reading.
History : we have just started our Fathers of Confederation projects. The kids have one more lesson on the material and then they begin their independent inquiry.
Phys-ed : we are almost done volleyball and will move on to fitness stations
Upcoming Dates :
November 26 - College Heights tour in pm
December 12 - Girls HPV vaccinations
December 17 - Christmas concert - grade 8's are performing
Take care,
Miss Waddell
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