We had a geat visit today with Mrs. Stanford - the visiting principal from Australia - who came into our room to talk to the kids about her home. And what fascinating stories she shared! We spent a lot of quality time with her and thus didn't have a math review period today. We will review tomorrow and have our test on Monday :)
Great job on the Terry Fox run today !!!!!
Miss W.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Reminders!
A reminder that the Terry Fox run is tomorrow during periods 6 and 7.....
The kids have an angles and angle theory math test on Friday......
Friday is photo day!!!!!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
The kids have an angles and angle theory math test on Friday......
Friday is photo day!!!!!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Success!!!!!!
Another wonderful Open House! It was so busy...and so nice to meet everyone! Thank you for stopping by room 18!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Monday, September 24, 2012
Monday!!!!
MONDAY!!!!!
We are getting ready for Open House!!!!
In Language, the WANTED posters need to be handed in by tomorrow.... so far, they look fantastic!!!!
In Math, we are finishing our angle unit, with a quiz tomorrow and a test on Friday :)
We will move onto Interior Angle Theory ...related to triangles.
Gym : just a reminder that proper/appropriate clothing is required for phys-ed class. A change of shorts or pants, shirt (t-shirt or long sleeves), running shoes.... and girls need to have their hair tied back. We are finishing soccer, and will be moving on to basket ball. In health, we are studying proper nutrition and healthy eating.
Dates to Remember
Open House/ BBQ - Tuesday, September 25th 5 - 730pm
Terry Fox Day - Thursday, September 27th
Picture Day - Friday, September 28th
Monday, October 8th - Thanksgiving - School Closed
Looking forward to meeting you all soon!
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Thursday!!!!
It's Thursday already!!!
We are moving along in room 18!
So far this week, we have been working on angles and angle theories in math - no homework tonight, however there may be a bit of homework for the weekend.
In language we have started our "Wanted" posters.... ask the kids about these creative writing assignments. They will be up during Open House next Tuesday.
In history we have been discussing the "politics" before Confederation. And in gym we have been playing full - field soccer.
Up-coming events :
Next Tuesday : Open House from 5:30 - 730
Next Thursday : Terry Fox Run from period 6 to 7
Next Friday : photo day
Take care everyone, and see you Tuesday!
Miss Waddell
We are moving along in room 18!
So far this week, we have been working on angles and angle theories in math - no homework tonight, however there may be a bit of homework for the weekend.
In language we have started our "Wanted" posters.... ask the kids about these creative writing assignments. They will be up during Open House next Tuesday.
In history we have been discussing the "politics" before Confederation. And in gym we have been playing full - field soccer.
Up-coming events :
Next Tuesday : Open House from 5:30 - 730
Next Thursday : Terry Fox Run from period 6 to 7
Next Friday : photo day
Take care everyone, and see you Tuesday!
Miss Waddell
Monday, September 17, 2012
Monday!!
Another week is off and running!!!
The kids will be busy this week!
In language, we are working on proper paragraph form : writing complete, yet detailed paragraphs. We will then move on to larger pieces of writing. Tonight, the kids have a rough draft copy of a paragraph - 8 sentences in length, due tomorrow morning.
In math, we are working on angles, characteristics of angles and by mid-week we will be learning about transversals, supplementary angles, corresponding angles, opposite angle theory.... all things geometry!
In gym, we are continuing with soccer skill and cooperative games. The students need to make sure that they have proper gym attire for their phys-ed classes. We have discussed this at length in class, so the kids are quite aware of the expectations. In health, we have been discussing what "healthy eating" looks like.
In history, we have begun discussions on Confederation..... a map of "British North America" will be due early next week.
Finally , we begin drama this week with some improv and short "comedic" skits.
Just a reminder that our Terry Fox run is next Thursday and school pictures are next Friday!!!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
The kids will be busy this week!
In language, we are working on proper paragraph form : writing complete, yet detailed paragraphs. We will then move on to larger pieces of writing. Tonight, the kids have a rough draft copy of a paragraph - 8 sentences in length, due tomorrow morning.
In math, we are working on angles, characteristics of angles and by mid-week we will be learning about transversals, supplementary angles, corresponding angles, opposite angle theory.... all things geometry!
In gym, we are continuing with soccer skill and cooperative games. The students need to make sure that they have proper gym attire for their phys-ed classes. We have discussed this at length in class, so the kids are quite aware of the expectations. In health, we have been discussing what "healthy eating" looks like.
In history, we have begun discussions on Confederation..... a map of "British North America" will be due early next week.
Finally , we begin drama this week with some improv and short "comedic" skits.
Just a reminder that our Terry Fox run is next Thursday and school pictures are next Friday!!!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Field Trip!
Remember that the kids are going to Island Lake Conservation Area tomorrow for a day of cooperative games and a science-related pond study.
The weather tomorrow looks GREAT! Please make sure the kids have a good lunch, a change of clothes.... perhaps a pair of rubber boots......sunscreen.....
The bus leaves in the morning at 9:00 am and we return at 3:00pm.
The kids have been great this week...things are rolling along.
Dates to remember :
Tuesday, September 25th - BBQ and Open House - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday, September 28th - Terry Fox Run
Friday, September 28th - evening - Guelph Storm game - Erin P.S. sings anthem
I hope everyone has a great evening,
See you all soon,
Miss Waddell
The weather tomorrow looks GREAT! Please make sure the kids have a good lunch, a change of clothes.... perhaps a pair of rubber boots......sunscreen.....
The bus leaves in the morning at 9:00 am and we return at 3:00pm.
The kids have been great this week...things are rolling along.
Dates to remember :
Tuesday, September 25th - BBQ and Open House - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday, September 28th - Terry Fox Run
Friday, September 28th - evening - Guelph Storm game - Erin P.S. sings anthem
I hope everyone has a great evening,
See you all soon,
Miss Waddell
Thursday, September 6, 2012
First Week!
Congratulations on a SUPER first week back at Erin P.S.
The year is off to a great start!
Already the kids have been busy - getting to know each other, figuring out their classes and teachers, and learning the expectations of grade 8.
Thank you for sending back all forms and information sheets with the students. A few more parents have to finish and hand in their homework : the Parent Brag Sheet - they are due tomorrow :)
Next Wednesday, we are heading to Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville, for the entire day ( 9:00am - 2:30pm) to participate in a cooperative games - linked to the phys-ed program, and a pond study that will be linked to their grade 8 water cycle science expectations. Students need to dress appropriately, bring a lunch, and wear appropriate footwear. Parent volunteers are needed - please contact me if you are interested in going with us.
Reminders :
Wednesday, September, 12 - Island Lake trip
Tuesday, September 25 - Open House - details to come soon
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend,
Take care,
Miss Waddell
The year is off to a great start!
Already the kids have been busy - getting to know each other, figuring out their classes and teachers, and learning the expectations of grade 8.
Thank you for sending back all forms and information sheets with the students. A few more parents have to finish and hand in their homework : the Parent Brag Sheet - they are due tomorrow :)
Next Wednesday, we are heading to Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville, for the entire day ( 9:00am - 2:30pm) to participate in a cooperative games - linked to the phys-ed program, and a pond study that will be linked to their grade 8 water cycle science expectations. Students need to dress appropriately, bring a lunch, and wear appropriate footwear. Parent volunteers are needed - please contact me if you are interested in going with us.
Reminders :
Wednesday, September, 12 - Island Lake trip
Tuesday, September 25 - Open House - details to come soon
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend,
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
School Days :)
September 2012
Dear Parents and
Guardians,
Welcome back! I hope everyone
had a wonderful summer! Welcome to our class blog!
I am really looking forward to teaching the grade 8’s – we are going to
have an amazing year!
Over the next few months, our
goal is to meet the expectations of the Ontario Curriculum, and of course to
make sure the students settle into Erin Public School routines and activities
comfortably. I will be teaching the
following subjects to your child/children : Language, Math, Geography, History,
Phys-ed and Drama.
·
The
language arts program will consist of grammar, creative writing and reading,
persuasive writing novel studies, media studies, book reports (one per term),
and many other language-based activities.
The students will be working in small groups, guided reading groups, and
whole-class lessons and discussions.
·
The math
program will cover many areas of study – starting off with a geometry unit that
focuses on line segments, rays, congruent and similar figures, obtuse, acute
and reflex angles.
·
We will
be covering history term one and will then move into the geography program in
term two. Our first history unit will begin with a look at the Confederation of
our country
·
In
phys-ed we will begin with team-building games and soccer skills
·
In drama,
we will be starting with small comedic skits.
During our first day of school,
the students and I discussed classroom rules and expectations that will be
followed over the entire school year.
Please ask your child to go over these with you. They are posted in the room at all
times. My overall focus for the class is
for the students to enjoy a happy, cooperative, and respectful learning
environment.
Each student has been given an
agenda, which will be used on a daily basis to record homework. Please look over the agenda with your child
to review the day’s events, and sign in the place provided. Agendas will be checked on a frequent basis
to ensure that they are being taken home and used properly. I will also be using these books as a means
of communication with you. Please feel free to write any notes or concerns in
the agenda. Another form of communication is our class blog. At www.misswaddell7.blogspot.com
, you can check for up-coming
classroom activities and assignments.
The blog will also be updated on a regular basis.
I look forward to meeting you at
our Open House in September! If you have
any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at the school or
write a note in your child’s agenda.
Take
Care,
Miss Waddell
Monday, September 3, 2012
First Day!!!
Welcome Back!
I hope everyone had a fabulous summer! I enjoyed spending time up north at the cottage, and running around PEI, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia......
I am very excited to start the 2012/2-13 school year! See you on Tuesday!
Miss Waddell
I hope everyone had a fabulous summer! I enjoyed spending time up north at the cottage, and running around PEI, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia......
I am very excited to start the 2012/2-13 school year! See you on Tuesday!
Miss Waddell
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