I am a very grateful person. I work at a great school, I have great kids in my class, and they have fantastic parents!
Thank you for all of the treats, gifts, kind words, and most of all, thank you for your support.
Take care, have a wonderful holiday, and be safe.
See you in the New Year,
Miss Waddell
Friday, December 20, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Cookies!
Cookie baking begins soon! I will post pictures later today!
Also : Erin District High School course selection information for grade 9 went home yesterday with the kids. Please go over this with your son or daughter. It is VERY important that the selection of courses is discussed with both students and parents. If you need any help/advice from me, please contact me as soon as possible.
If your child is planning on going to another high school other than EDHS, please contact me, and we can arrange for those schools to send their course information to us.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Also : Erin District High School course selection information for grade 9 went home yesterday with the kids. Please go over this with your son or daughter. It is VERY important that the selection of courses is discussed with both students and parents. If you need any help/advice from me, please contact me as soon as possible.
If your child is planning on going to another high school other than EDHS, please contact me, and we can arrange for those schools to send their course information to us.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Busy!
Lots on the schedule this week!!!!
1. Secret Santa begins Monday!!
2. Math quiz on Monday - patterning and algebra
3. Cookie Baking on Tuesday...bring in toonies, baking sheets, bowls, spoons.....
4. Thursday - periods 5 and 6 ... intermediate dance...sponsored by student council...bring in a food donation to enter the dance
5. Thursday is the last day..... periods 5 and 6 will be a Christmas social....treats and socializing expected :)
Phew - room 18 will be busy!!!!
Take care, and check in later this week :)
Miss Waddell
1. Secret Santa begins Monday!!
2. Math quiz on Monday - patterning and algebra
3. Cookie Baking on Tuesday...bring in toonies, baking sheets, bowls, spoons.....
4. Thursday - periods 5 and 6 ... intermediate dance...sponsored by student council...bring in a food donation to enter the dance
5. Thursday is the last day..... periods 5 and 6 will be a Christmas social....treats and socializing expected :)
Phew - room 18 will be busy!!!!
Take care, and check in later this week :)
Miss Waddell
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Well done!
The Talent Show and Bake Sale last night was AWESOME!
There were so many kids from 8D involved in both activities!
We had a great night AND raised money for East Wellington Community Services. (The money going towards the seniors program!)
A big thank you goes out to : Cameron, Sam, Anthony, Nicholas, Mark, Faith, Anna B, Jennifer, Shelby, and Vanessa. They were fantastic!
And a huge thank you to a lot of my kids in 8D for setting up AND taking down the sets!
A quick update for the rest of the week :
Here goes!
1. The Secret Santa starts on Monday. Even though a lot of kids are out of the building for the volleyball tourney and the College Heights Tour, almost everyone will get their "Secret Santa" name tomorrow. If - for whatever reason - a student can't pick their name ...plan on one "treat" for Monday. And I will make sure ALL the kids know by Monday who they have.
2. We are going to try to bake cookies on Tuesday. Please send a toonie, baking sheets, cookie cutters, bowls and spoons, by Tuesday morning. Any parents wishing to help us bake - come on in! We will start at 11:00 and hopefully bake until 12:30.
3. The intermediate dance will be periods 5 and 6 on Wednesday. In order to get into the dance, the students must bring in a non-perishable food item for our holiday drive. There will be alternate activities for students not wishing to attend the dance.
4. The kids will have a math quiz on Monday - covering some of the skills we have been covering in Patterning and Algebra.
5. Novel study literature circle tasks and chapter summaries were due on Tuesday. Culminating activities will be due the first week back in January.
6. Rough copies of Catching Fire movie reviews are due on Monday.
I think that's it for now!
Have a great weekend!
Miss Waddell
There were so many kids from 8D involved in both activities!
We had a great night AND raised money for East Wellington Community Services. (The money going towards the seniors program!)
A big thank you goes out to : Cameron, Sam, Anthony, Nicholas, Mark, Faith, Anna B, Jennifer, Shelby, and Vanessa. They were fantastic!
And a huge thank you to a lot of my kids in 8D for setting up AND taking down the sets!
A quick update for the rest of the week :
Here goes!
1. The Secret Santa starts on Monday. Even though a lot of kids are out of the building for the volleyball tourney and the College Heights Tour, almost everyone will get their "Secret Santa" name tomorrow. If - for whatever reason - a student can't pick their name ...plan on one "treat" for Monday. And I will make sure ALL the kids know by Monday who they have.
2. We are going to try to bake cookies on Tuesday. Please send a toonie, baking sheets, cookie cutters, bowls and spoons, by Tuesday morning. Any parents wishing to help us bake - come on in! We will start at 11:00 and hopefully bake until 12:30.
3. The intermediate dance will be periods 5 and 6 on Wednesday. In order to get into the dance, the students must bring in a non-perishable food item for our holiday drive. There will be alternate activities for students not wishing to attend the dance.
4. The kids will have a math quiz on Monday - covering some of the skills we have been covering in Patterning and Algebra.
5. Novel study literature circle tasks and chapter summaries were due on Tuesday. Culminating activities will be due the first week back in January.
6. Rough copies of Catching Fire movie reviews are due on Monday.
I think that's it for now!
Have a great weekend!
Miss Waddell
Monday, December 9, 2013
Last Two Weeks!
The next two weeks are going to fly by!
Before I forget : Thank you to all of the parents who came out for Parent Info night for the Grade 8 Trip. Evolve Tours did not give out any brochures - they suggested that you go onto their website, or Google Evolve Tours, and check out their Ottawa-Montreal itineraries. They WILL be sending home brochures in January.
This week is a busy one : Talent Show is on Wednesday - both dress rehearsal and show. There is also a MADD presentation for the Grade 7 and 8 students on Thursday. AND grade 8 girls Gardasil needles are in the morning on Thursday as well.
Grade 7 and 8 hockey is cancelled this week.
Next Week's Activities :
Cookies!!!!! Sometime next week, I would like to carry on the tradition of baking and decorating cookies with the kids! I would LOVE to have parent volunteers to come in and help us - the more , the merrier- and would ask that if possible you send any bowls, mixing spoons... cookie cutters.......into the school so we have what we need to create these fabulous treats! Also , a toonie or loonie would be helpful - as I will take care of purchasing all of the cookie ingredients :)
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 five 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!
A reminder that there will be no school on Friday, December 20.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Before I forget : Thank you to all of the parents who came out for Parent Info night for the Grade 8 Trip. Evolve Tours did not give out any brochures - they suggested that you go onto their website, or Google Evolve Tours, and check out their Ottawa-Montreal itineraries. They WILL be sending home brochures in January.
This week is a busy one : Talent Show is on Wednesday - both dress rehearsal and show. There is also a MADD presentation for the Grade 7 and 8 students on Thursday. AND grade 8 girls Gardasil needles are in the morning on Thursday as well.
Grade 7 and 8 hockey is cancelled this week.
Next Week's Activities :
Cookies!!!!! Sometime next week, I would like to carry on the tradition of baking and decorating cookies with the kids! I would LOVE to have parent volunteers to come in and help us - the more , the merrier- and would ask that if possible you send any bowls, mixing spoons... cookie cutters.......into the school so we have what we need to create these fabulous treats! Also , a toonie or loonie would be helpful - as I will take care of purchasing all of the cookie ingredients :)
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 five 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!
A reminder that there will be no school on Friday, December 20.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Wednesday!
Happy Wednesday!
The kids got back their unit math tests on Tuesday, and most of them did quite well. The tests need to be looked over by parents, signed, and any questions that require corrected answers are to be completed for Thursday.
Speaking of math, we have begun our algebra unit, and although some of the kids are finding it a bit challenging - they are still plugging away! I will be available during breaks for anyone who needs extra help. I will also be sending home a bit of extra practice so the kids can keep things fresh in their memories during this unit.
Today in class, the kids had time to work on their culminating activities for their novel studies, and over the next couple of weeks they will have SOME class time. However, their projects can also be worked on at home and they are due the first week back in January. This week, they will also have time to work on their movie reviews and their gum wrappers for media.
Tomorrow we head over to Centre 2000 for another visit with the seniors. This visit, we are celebrating the holiday season, and we will be playing games. We leave at 12:15pm, and return at 1:00pm.
The kids got back their unit math tests on Tuesday, and most of them did quite well. The tests need to be looked over by parents, signed, and any questions that require corrected answers are to be completed for Thursday.
Speaking of math, we have begun our algebra unit, and although some of the kids are finding it a bit challenging - they are still plugging away! I will be available during breaks for anyone who needs extra help. I will also be sending home a bit of extra practice so the kids can keep things fresh in their memories during this unit.
Tomorrow we head over to Centre 2000 for another visit with the seniors. This visit, we are celebrating the holiday season, and we will be playing games. We leave at 12:15pm, and return at 1:00pm.
Talent Show - The theme this year is The Holidays!!! The Holiday Talent Show is next Wednesday, December 11th night, beginning at 7:00pm. The show takes place in the small gym (gym with the bleachers). Before the show, student council will be having a bake sale - all kinds of goodies will be available for you to enjoy while you watch the show! The dress rehearsal for the Talent Show will take place on Wednesday from 1:45pm - 3:15pm in front of the whole school, in the small gym. Any parents wishing to attend the dress rehearsal are more than welcome! See everyone there!
Take care, and have a great weekend!
Miss Waddell
Monday, December 2, 2013
December!
December is here!
And I thought things were busy in November!! Here we go!!!!
This week, we will be finishing up things in language : our gum wrappers in media, our Catching Fire movie reviews, all novel study summaries and literature circle tasks...
The culminating activities for our novel study will be completed partially at school, and partially at home. The kids have pretty much decided on their culminating activity, and will be conferencing with me about their projects this week.
In math, we are continuing with the Patterning and Algebra unit. Number Sense and Numeration unit tests should be back to the kids by Wednesday. By the last week of school, we should be finished with our Algebra unit, and there will be a short quiz.
In History we are still researching the biography of Louis Riel, and how he represented the Metis of the Red River Colony. We will have a mock "trial" either before the end of the year, or at the beginning of January to determine whether or not he should have been charged for treason! Each student will play a role during the trial.... and of course we will have a jury and judge to bring down the final ruling!
In phys-ed, we are working on our floor hockey unit, and still playing the odd game of basketball.
Dates to Remember :
Tonight is the parent information meeting regarding the grade 8 trip. Evolve Tours will be here in the cafeteria at 7:00pm to go over the finer details of the trip.
Thursday : we head to Centre 2000 at 12:15pm to visit with the seniors. This is our last visit - until the new year.
Next Wednesday : the Talent Show! Dress rehearsal is at 1:45pm - 3:15pm, and the evening show begins at 7:00pm.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
And I thought things were busy in November!! Here we go!!!!
This week, we will be finishing up things in language : our gum wrappers in media, our Catching Fire movie reviews, all novel study summaries and literature circle tasks...
The culminating activities for our novel study will be completed partially at school, and partially at home. The kids have pretty much decided on their culminating activity, and will be conferencing with me about their projects this week.
In math, we are continuing with the Patterning and Algebra unit. Number Sense and Numeration unit tests should be back to the kids by Wednesday. By the last week of school, we should be finished with our Algebra unit, and there will be a short quiz.
In History we are still researching the biography of Louis Riel, and how he represented the Metis of the Red River Colony. We will have a mock "trial" either before the end of the year, or at the beginning of January to determine whether or not he should have been charged for treason! Each student will play a role during the trial.... and of course we will have a jury and judge to bring down the final ruling!
In phys-ed, we are working on our floor hockey unit, and still playing the odd game of basketball.
Dates to Remember :
Tonight is the parent information meeting regarding the grade 8 trip. Evolve Tours will be here in the cafeteria at 7:00pm to go over the finer details of the trip.
Thursday : we head to Centre 2000 at 12:15pm to visit with the seniors. This is our last visit - until the new year.
Next Wednesday : the Talent Show! Dress rehearsal is at 1:45pm - 3:15pm, and the evening show begins at 7:00pm.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Thursday, November 28, 2013
AWESOME!!!
Catching Fire was AWESOME - and so were the kids!!! We had such a great time!
Now the task is to write a proper movie review! Everything that the kids need to be successful for this activity has been taught in class, and there is an organizer on the Cloud to help get them started.
The unit test for number sense, was on Monday. We have a few kids finishing up, so hopefully I will have everything marked by Monday - but no promises!
We have started our patterning and algebra unit, and should be finished by Christmas break.
Novel studies are pretty much done, except for culminating activities... The kids will choose an activity, and work on it until after the winter break.
ONE more reminder : On Monday night - December 2nd - Evolve Tours will be at the school at 7pm to talk about the grade 8 trip. Please attend if you can, as this session is quite informative.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Monday, November 25, 2013
Catching Fire!
We are so excited to see Catching Fire tomorrow in Orangeville! We leave at 10:30am and will return before 3:00 pm....
Students are expected to complete a writing assignment following the viewing of the movie. The assignment is a proper movie review, and the expectations have been clearly outlined in class. A organizer for this assignment is also available for the kids on the UGCloud.
On December 2nd, at 7:00 pm, in the school cafeteria, Evolve Tours will be holding a parent information night regarding the grade 8 trip. Please attend with your son or daughter if possible. The dates of the Grade 8 trip are June 2 - June 5th.
Fundraising for the grade 8 trip will begin with chocolate bar sales. A newsletter and order form are coming home with the kids today to outline the entire process. Mr. Primeau is in charge of the fundraising, although if you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at school.
Talent Show night is the night of December 11th. The show starts at 7:00pm and has a holiday theme this year! Auditions are starting this Wednesday.....
Thank you to all of the parents that came out for parent-teacher interviews! It was so nice to see everyone! If you have not booked an interview yet, please call me at the school to do so.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Students are expected to complete a writing assignment following the viewing of the movie. The assignment is a proper movie review, and the expectations have been clearly outlined in class. A organizer for this assignment is also available for the kids on the UGCloud.
On December 2nd, at 7:00 pm, in the school cafeteria, Evolve Tours will be holding a parent information night regarding the grade 8 trip. Please attend with your son or daughter if possible. The dates of the Grade 8 trip are June 2 - June 5th.
Fundraising for the grade 8 trip will begin with chocolate bar sales. A newsletter and order form are coming home with the kids today to outline the entire process. Mr. Primeau is in charge of the fundraising, although if you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at school.
Talent Show night is the night of December 11th. The show starts at 7:00pm and has a holiday theme this year! Auditions are starting this Wednesday.....
Thank you to all of the parents that came out for parent-teacher interviews! It was so nice to see everyone! If you have not booked an interview yet, please call me at the school to do so.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Thursday
Here are a few reminders for Thursday :
We are heading to Centre 2000 for our second visit with the seniors program. We leave at 12:15 and return at 1:00.
Interviews are Thursday night and Friday during the day. If you haven't booked an appointment, please feel free to do so on the UGCloud.
We are having a unit math test on our Number Sense and Numeration activities. It will be Monday afternoon.
And finally, on Tuesday we are off to the theatre to see Catching Fire.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
We are heading to Centre 2000 for our second visit with the seniors program. We leave at 12:15 and return at 1:00.
Interviews are Thursday night and Friday during the day. If you haven't booked an appointment, please feel free to do so on the UGCloud.
We are having a unit math test on our Number Sense and Numeration activities. It will be Monday afternoon.
And finally, on Tuesday we are off to the theatre to see Catching Fire.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Monday, November 18, 2013
Monday!
Our novel studies are coming to a close. Today we completed our last literature circle task, and the second chapter summary is due Thursday. Final literature circle activities will be completed in their task booklets, and third chapter summaries are due by the end on next week. The teacher in charge of each novel will go over the culminating activities/possibilities for each book. There are many options available to explore, and I will list some of the possibilities as the novel studies finish up.
The grade 8's are heading to Galaxy Cinemas in Orangeville to see Catching Fire, next Tuesday. The rating of the movie is PG 13 in Ontario. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Permission forms have gone home and are due back by next Friday. Parents are more than welcome to join us.
In math, we are nearing the end of our Number Sense and Numeration unit. We are currently studying Scientific Notation, and will be doing so for two more days. We will have a unit test on Thursday, and will move onto patterning by next Monday.
In media studies, we have been looking at "gum" commercials and the message that they convey to a specific target audience. We will be developing our own new "gum" with a certain creative packaging, for a specific target audience. The kids need to bring in a box - to start developing their product. Also in media, the kids will be writing a proper movie review - that relates directly to our Catching Fire movie viewing.
In gym, we have moved on to floor hockey. We will be studying the Canada Food Guide and proper nutrition for the busy grade 8 athlete.
In art, we are studying the colour wheel and the kids are developing a piece of art using warm or cool colours.
Just a reminder : Parent/Teacher interviews are this Thursday night and Friday during the day. I have sent a schedule to each of the kids on their UGCloud account. Please sign up for any interview time that is open. If times conflict, or if you would like to book another time that works better for you - please contact me at the school.
The grade 8's are heading to Galaxy Cinemas in Orangeville to see Catching Fire, next Tuesday. The rating of the movie is PG 13 in Ontario. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Permission forms have gone home and are due back by next Friday. Parents are more than welcome to join us.
In math, we are nearing the end of our Number Sense and Numeration unit. We are currently studying Scientific Notation, and will be doing so for two more days. We will have a unit test on Thursday, and will move onto patterning by next Monday.
In media studies, we have been looking at "gum" commercials and the message that they convey to a specific target audience. We will be developing our own new "gum" with a certain creative packaging, for a specific target audience. The kids need to bring in a box - to start developing their product. Also in media, the kids will be writing a proper movie review - that relates directly to our Catching Fire movie viewing.
In gym, we have moved on to floor hockey. We will be studying the Canada Food Guide and proper nutrition for the busy grade 8 athlete.
In art, we are studying the colour wheel and the kids are developing a piece of art using warm or cool colours.
Just a reminder : Parent/Teacher interviews are this Thursday night and Friday during the day. I have sent a schedule to each of the kids on their UGCloud account. Please sign up for any interview time that is open. If times conflict, or if you would like to book another time that works better for you - please contact me at the school.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Friday, November 15, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Progress Reports
This is just a brief reminder that Progress Reports went home today. Please go over this report with your son or daughter. Return the tear-off portion of page 2 and the envelope, to school at your earliest convenience.
Parent/Teacher interviews are next Thursday night and Friday during the day. I have sent a schedule to each of the kids on their UGCloud account. Please sign up for any interview time that is open. If times conflict, or if you would like to book another time that works better for you - please contact me at the school.
Parent/Teacher interviews are next Thursday night and Friday during the day. I have sent a schedule to each of the kids on their UGCloud account. Please sign up for any interview time that is open. If times conflict, or if you would like to book another time that works better for you - please contact me at the school.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Lots to talk about!
Room 18 is a busy place!
Here goes.....
Our novel studies are coming to a close - only two weeks left! That means 2-3 literature circle tasks left, and two Chapter summaries. The teacher in charge of each novel will go over the culminating activities/possibilities for each book. There are many options available to explore, and I will list some of the possibilities as the novel studies finish up.
The grade 8's are heading to Galaxy Cinemas in Orangeville to see Catching Fire, on November 26th. The rating of the movie is PG 13 in Ontario. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Permission forms have gone home and are due back by next Friday. Parents are more than welcome to join us.
The "Going to the Movies" 6-square essays -good copies - are due on Friday. The kids must have their rough copies self-edited, peer edited, and they must meet with me for a teacher conference before they start their good copy.
In math, the kids will be getting their square root/perfect square essays back tomorrow. We are working on exponents right now and will move on to Scientific Notation by the end of the week.
Progress Reports go home Thursday. Please go over this report with your son or daughter. Parent/Teacher interviews are next Thursday night and Friday during the day. I have sent a schedule to each of the kids on their UGCloud account. Please sign up for any interview time that is open. If times conflict, or if you would like to book another time that works better for you - please contact me at the school.
Our class potluck will take place during the last two periods on the 28th of November. The group that won our first Monopoly challenge chose this as their celebration/reward. There will be a sign-up sheet to fill in for treats and munchies.
Our next visit with the seniors at Centre 2000, on November 21, at 12:15pm.
I think that wraps things up for now!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Here goes.....
Our novel studies are coming to a close - only two weeks left! That means 2-3 literature circle tasks left, and two Chapter summaries. The teacher in charge of each novel will go over the culminating activities/possibilities for each book. There are many options available to explore, and I will list some of the possibilities as the novel studies finish up.
The grade 8's are heading to Galaxy Cinemas in Orangeville to see Catching Fire, on November 26th. The rating of the movie is PG 13 in Ontario. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Permission forms have gone home and are due back by next Friday. Parents are more than welcome to join us.
The "Going to the Movies" 6-square essays -good copies - are due on Friday. The kids must have their rough copies self-edited, peer edited, and they must meet with me for a teacher conference before they start their good copy.
In math, the kids will be getting their square root/perfect square essays back tomorrow. We are working on exponents right now and will move on to Scientific Notation by the end of the week.
Progress Reports go home Thursday. Please go over this report with your son or daughter. Parent/Teacher interviews are next Thursday night and Friday during the day. I have sent a schedule to each of the kids on their UGCloud account. Please sign up for any interview time that is open. If times conflict, or if you would like to book another time that works better for you - please contact me at the school.
Our class potluck will take place during the last two periods on the 28th of November. The group that won our first Monopoly challenge chose this as their celebration/reward. There will be a sign-up sheet to fill in for treats and munchies.
Our next visit with the seniors at Centre 2000, on November 21, at 12:15pm.
I think that wraps things up for now!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Due Dates
A few reminders :
The kids' chapter summaries were due today - most handed their's in on the cloud.
4-square writing assignments are due up until tomorrow.
Science : Cell songs are due by Monday
French : baking supplies and activities are due for tomorrow
Our Remembrance Day ceremony begins shortly after 11:00 am , in the small gym. Students from our class will be reciting poems. All parents are welcome.
Our next visit with the seniors will take place on the 21st of November at 12:15pm at Centre 2000.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
The kids' chapter summaries were due today - most handed their's in on the cloud.
4-square writing assignments are due up until tomorrow.
Science : Cell songs are due by Monday
French : baking supplies and activities are due for tomorrow
Our Remembrance Day ceremony begins shortly after 11:00 am , in the small gym. Students from our class will be reciting poems. All parents are welcome.
Our next visit with the seniors will take place on the 21st of November at 12:15pm at Centre 2000.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Busy Busy Busy!
It seems like things just get busier in Room 18!
Novel studies are well underway, and this is a quick reminder of the novel study expectations. On day 1, the students read and discuss their novel. On day 3, the students MUST have their literature circle tasks completed so when they meet in small groups, the students can participate appropriately in discussions and activities based on the novels. Also, chapter summaries are due this week as well : each student being responsible for three over the course of the novel study.
In language, we are working on our 6-square writing method. This is a program that uses a "six squares" organizer, and guiding words that help the students develop a structure and flow to their writing.
In math, we are discussing exponents, and this Friday, the students have a quiz on perfect squares and square roots.
In phys-ed we are bouncing between 2 sports - volleyball and basketball.
The volleyball team try-outs are this week after school and during breaks, and the ice hockey team starts at Centre 2000 tomorrow after school from 4-5.
Take Care,
Miss Waddell
Novel studies are well underway, and this is a quick reminder of the novel study expectations. On day 1, the students read and discuss their novel. On day 3, the students MUST have their literature circle tasks completed so when they meet in small groups, the students can participate appropriately in discussions and activities based on the novels. Also, chapter summaries are due this week as well : each student being responsible for three over the course of the novel study.
In language, we are working on our 6-square writing method. This is a program that uses a "six squares" organizer, and guiding words that help the students develop a structure and flow to their writing.
In math, we are discussing exponents, and this Friday, the students have a quiz on perfect squares and square roots.
In phys-ed we are bouncing between 2 sports - volleyball and basketball.
The volleyball team try-outs are this week after school and during breaks, and the ice hockey team starts at Centre 2000 tomorrow after school from 4-5.
Take Care,
Miss Waddell
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Halloween Fun!
The kids had a great day!!!! And Congrats to Ryan P - who won the intermediate division "best costume" contest!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Spirit Day!
This is just a quick reminder that Thursday - Halloween - is our first spirit day! Come to school dressed in your costume, or in black and orange! There will be a reward for the best costume in the intermediate division!
Periods 4 and 5, we will have our Halloween social. Treats and snacks can be brought in, as can games and appropriate activities for the kids to participate in. We have discussed this in class, and most students have decided what they would like to bring in.
Novel studies are well underway.... Day 1, period 3 - we read together and discuss as a group. Day 3, period 6 - kids have their literature circle tasks completed so they can discuss in their small groups.
Friday : due date for ordering school photos - the proofs were handed out last week
November 7th is photo re-take day.
Take care!
Miss Waddell
Periods 4 and 5, we will have our Halloween social. Treats and snacks can be brought in, as can games and appropriate activities for the kids to participate in. We have discussed this in class, and most students have decided what they would like to bring in.
Novel studies are well underway.... Day 1, period 3 - we read together and discuss as a group. Day 3, period 6 - kids have their literature circle tasks completed so they can discuss in their small groups.
Friday : due date for ordering school photos - the proofs were handed out last week
Take care!
Miss Waddell
Friday, October 25, 2013
Short day!
Hello!
Today is a half-day PA day! The kids are dismissed today at 12:00pm. And although today has been a short one - it has been a good one!
This week, we have accomplished many things! In language, we have begun our novel studies - both the reading and the literature circles. On day 1 period 3, we meet as a group and spend the period reading and discussing a section of the novel. On day 3 period 6, each student participates in and is responsible for a literature circle task. Each student has a particular role such as : discussion director, summarizer, illustrator, etc. The students discuss their tasks/roles in a small group setting and share ideas regarding the plot of their novels.
In math, we have moved into our Number Sense unit. We have been learning about prime and composite numbers, factors and multiples, and will be moving on to square roots and exponents. I have marked the students' Geometry tests and they are to be taken home for you to look over and sign.
In gym, we have been working on two sports : basketball, and a little bit of volleyball. Both are going quite well. In health, we are focusing on healthy eating an nutrition using Canada's Food Guide.
In history, the students have another week - 2 full periods - to finish their Confederation/Conferences project. All information is accessible on the cloud, therefore, the kids can be working on the assignment at home as well.
Reminders :
Thursday : Halloween Spirit Day - come dressed in your costume or orange and black clothes
Friday : due date for ordering school photos - the proofs were handed out at the beginning of the week
November 18 : our next visit with the seniors
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
Miss Waddell
Today is a half-day PA day! The kids are dismissed today at 12:00pm. And although today has been a short one - it has been a good one!
This week, we have accomplished many things! In language, we have begun our novel studies - both the reading and the literature circles. On day 1 period 3, we meet as a group and spend the period reading and discussing a section of the novel. On day 3 period 6, each student participates in and is responsible for a literature circle task. Each student has a particular role such as : discussion director, summarizer, illustrator, etc. The students discuss their tasks/roles in a small group setting and share ideas regarding the plot of their novels.
In math, we have moved into our Number Sense unit. We have been learning about prime and composite numbers, factors and multiples, and will be moving on to square roots and exponents. I have marked the students' Geometry tests and they are to be taken home for you to look over and sign.
In gym, we have been working on two sports : basketball, and a little bit of volleyball. Both are going quite well. In health, we are focusing on healthy eating an nutrition using Canada's Food Guide.
In history, the students have another week - 2 full periods - to finish their Confederation/Conferences project. All information is accessible on the cloud, therefore, the kids can be working on the assignment at home as well.
Reminders :
Thursday : Halloween Spirit Day - come dressed in your costume or orange and black clothes
Friday : due date for ordering school photos - the proofs were handed out at the beginning of the week
November 18 : our next visit with the seniors
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
Miss Waddell
Monday, October 21, 2013
Special Day
Today was our first visit with the seniors at Centre 2000. Everything went so well! Here are some pictures:
Time Change
There has been a slight time change to our visit with the seniors at Centre 2000 today :
We will be heading over at 11:15 and returning shortly after 12:00.
Looking forward to it!
Miss Waddell
We will be heading over at 11:15 and returning shortly after 12:00.
Looking forward to it!
Miss Waddell
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Monday!
Our first visit with the seniors at Centre 2000 takes place Monday afternoon! We will be leaving around 12:00 and returning at 1:00. I am really looking to it - updates will be posted tomorrow :)
The kids will be getting their geometry math tests back tomorrow - overall, the kids did very well.
The grade 8 novel studies are well under way! The kids chose what novel they would be reading and the following teachers will be in charge of the following novels :
Mrs. Reilly : The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Mr. Primeau : End of Days
Mr. Sehl : The Giver
Miss Waddell : Catching Fire
Each week we will meet twice. Once to read and discuss as a group, and once for the students to complete and participate in their literature circle groups.
The boys and girls soccer teams participated in the regional tournament last Friday and they were awesome! Congratulations on representing Erin P.S. so well!
Reminders :
This Friday is a 1/2 day PA day. Buses pick up the kids at 12:00
Our first spirit day is Halloween day : dress in costumes of black and orange
Progress reports go home in 3 weeks
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Due Dates!
Just a quick reminder about due dates :
In Language :
1. Lollipop summaries due Friday
2. Cafeteria creative writing was due last week - some students have not handed in
3. Terry Fox summary was due TWO weeks ago - still waiting for a couple to come in
In Math :
1. All angle and triangle math is due tomorrow
2. Geometry review sheets are due Friday
In Art :
1. Terry Fox shoe activities are past due
Hope this helps when you ask your kids what is due and they answer : "All my homework is done"
Take care,
Miss Waddell
In Language :
1. Lollipop summaries due Friday
2. Cafeteria creative writing was due last week - some students have not handed in
3. Terry Fox summary was due TWO weeks ago - still waiting for a couple to come in
In Math :
1. All angle and triangle math is due tomorrow
2. Geometry review sheets are due Friday
In Art :
1. Terry Fox shoe activities are past due
Hope this helps when you ask your kids what is due and they answer : "All my homework is done"
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Community Connection
Community Connection
One of the activities that I wanted to pursue with 8D this year, was a connection to our Erin/Hillsburgh community. We have the opportunity to visit the seniors program at Centre 2000 once or twice a month, starting next week. The visits will include visiting and talking with the seniors, playing games/cards with the community members, and also learning about the lives and backgrounds of the seniors we visit with. Eventually, this will lead us to the writing of a community members’ biography.
At the beginning of the school year, each parent filled out a blue walking-permission form that allows the students to make trips to Centre 2000, so a form will not be necessary for our Centre 2000 excursions. Our first visit to meet the seniors will be next Monday afternoon, for an hour. Any parents wishing to join us are more than welcome. If you have any questions, please call me at the school or leave a note in the agenda.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Happy Erin Fall Fair and Thanksgiving!
Another week is flying by and I can tell by the buzz in the air that the Erin Fall Fair and Thanksgiving is coming quickly!
We had an awesome day at the Grade 8 Career Day!! I think the kids really got their eyes open to how many options there are for post-secondary opportunities!
We have been quite busy in Room 18... getting things finished that need to be finished....starting new things and working away on others.
Here's a glance at our week so far :
In Language , the kids have been working through their first "Language Rotations". We have been working on writing Terry Fox news article summaries, we have been working on descriptive and detailed writing, current events and reading the news, and have also been working on small novel studies in our guided reading sessions. We have been working on the writing process as well : brainstorming, organizing thoughts, writing rough copies, self-editing, peer editing, teacher conferencing and then students move onto a good copy. Good copies can be typed or written.
In Math, we have completed Internal Angle Theory of triangles, and will be working on a culminating activity that involves designing a geometry logo for a business. The kids will also have a test on Tuesday when they return, that covers our entire geometry unit.
In History we are moving through the causes of Confederation, and the three conferences that led up to the signing of the Dominion of Canada.
In Phys-ed/ Health, we have finished soccer and have moved onto basketball. In health, we continue on with healthy eating. The kids have been much better at bringing in proper gym attire this week - awesome!
Mr. O'Neil, our teacher candidate has been observing and helping out in our classroom, and this week he will be teaching some of our history and art lessons. We wish him luck!
Art work created by 8D has been sent over to the fair - check out the displays to find the kids' art!
I hope everyone has an amazing Thanksgiving! Enjoy the time with family and friends!
Miss Waddell
We had an awesome day at the Grade 8 Career Day!! I think the kids really got their eyes open to how many options there are for post-secondary opportunities!
We have been quite busy in Room 18... getting things finished that need to be finished....starting new things and working away on others.
Here's a glance at our week so far :
In Language , the kids have been working through their first "Language Rotations". We have been working on writing Terry Fox news article summaries, we have been working on descriptive and detailed writing, current events and reading the news, and have also been working on small novel studies in our guided reading sessions. We have been working on the writing process as well : brainstorming, organizing thoughts, writing rough copies, self-editing, peer editing, teacher conferencing and then students move onto a good copy. Good copies can be typed or written.
In Math, we have completed Internal Angle Theory of triangles, and will be working on a culminating activity that involves designing a geometry logo for a business. The kids will also have a test on Tuesday when they return, that covers our entire geometry unit.
In History we are moving through the causes of Confederation, and the three conferences that led up to the signing of the Dominion of Canada.
In Phys-ed/ Health, we have finished soccer and have moved onto basketball. In health, we continue on with healthy eating. The kids have been much better at bringing in proper gym attire this week - awesome!
Mr. O'Neil, our teacher candidate has been observing and helping out in our classroom, and this week he will be teaching some of our history and art lessons. We wish him luck!
Art work created by 8D has been sent over to the fair - check out the displays to find the kids' art!
I hope everyone has an amazing Thanksgiving! Enjoy the time with family and friends!
Miss Waddell
Friday, October 4, 2013
Awesome week!
Congratulations on a great week 8D!
Photos went well..... classes were smooth and engaging......homework was handed in on time......
Yahoo!
We are headed to the Orangeville fair grounds for the grade 8 Career Day on Tuesday. Vendors, local businesses and services, educators, and interactive booths will be available to the kids to explore many careers options and opportunities. We leave at 9:00am and return by 12:30pm - parent volunteers are welcome!
Reminders :
Terry Fox shoe art is due Monday
"Cafeteria" creative writing good copies can be sent over the cloud by Tuesday
No math homework this weekend!
French postcards are due next week.
Friday is a PA day - before Thanksgiving weekend.
Have a great weekend!!!!
Miss Waddell
Photos went well..... classes were smooth and engaging......homework was handed in on time......
Yahoo!
We are headed to the Orangeville fair grounds for the grade 8 Career Day on Tuesday. Vendors, local businesses and services, educators, and interactive booths will be available to the kids to explore many careers options and opportunities. We leave at 9:00am and return by 12:30pm - parent volunteers are welcome!
Reminders :
Terry Fox shoe art is due Monday
"Cafeteria" creative writing good copies can be sent over the cloud by Tuesday
No math homework this weekend!
French postcards are due next week.
Friday is a PA day - before Thanksgiving weekend.
Have a great weekend!!!!
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Reminders:)
Booster Juice smoothies went over very well today! What a great treat !
The kids are off to a great start this week!
Some reminders :
Gardasil/HPV needles are tomorrow for our female students.
Picture Day is on Thursday
Next Tuesday, we will be heading to the Orangeville fair grounds for the grade 8 Career Fair. Many vendors/employers will be there for the students to talk to about the many different career paths available to them in the future. We leave at 9:00am and return to school at 12:00pm. Parents are more than welcome to join us.... and permission forms will be coming home soon.
Optical art was due yesterday - some kids still need to hand this in!
Happy Wednesday!
Miss Waddell
The kids are off to a great start this week!
Some reminders :
Gardasil/HPV needles are tomorrow for our female students.
Picture Day is on Thursday
Next Tuesday, we will be heading to the Orangeville fair grounds for the grade 8 Career Fair. Many vendors/employers will be there for the students to talk to about the many different career paths available to them in the future. We leave at 9:00am and return to school at 12:00pm. Parents are more than welcome to join us.... and permission forms will be coming home soon.
Optical art was due yesterday - some kids still need to hand this in!
Happy Wednesday!
Miss Waddell
Friday, September 27, 2013
Awesome!!!!
We had an awesome day today......an awesome week overall......AWESOME!
The math quiz was today, and most kids finished. Those who require more time will have time to finish on Monday.
Reminders :
Optical art is due on Monday.
HPV needles for the girls is Wednesday, October 2nd.
Picture day is Thursday, October 3rd
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
The math quiz was today, and most kids finished. Those who require more time will have time to finish on Monday.
Reminders :
Optical art is due on Monday.
HPV needles for the girls is Wednesday, October 2nd.
Picture day is Thursday, October 3rd
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Great Week!
We have had a busy week in room 18!
Our week began with an awesome trip to Island Lake! The pond study and cooperative games were great! The class had such a positive experience!
Pictures coming soon!
Last night we had another wonderful Open House! It was so busy...and so nice to meet everyone! Thank you for stopping by room 18!
Curriculum updates :
In language we are working on our summarizing skills. The students have been practicing how to take a large piece of written material and bring it down to a suitable size. Not an easy feat! We will spend a bit more time on this and then move on to some "longer" pieces of writing. This week, the reading component, and our art activities have centred around Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. (See below for run details).
In math we are well into our triangle (geometry) unit and have begun learning about the interior angle theory. The kids will have a quiz on Friday, and a unit test by the end of next week.
In history our focus is still on Confederation and we will be taking a closer look at the Fathers of Confederation.
We have been working on our soccer skills in gym, and have also been playing cooperative games. Soon, we will move into a basketball unit, and we will begin our healthy eating unit in health studies.
In art we have been designing optical illusions, and today we worked on a Terry Fox art activity that involved designing a running shoe that symbolizes his Marathon of Hope.
I have been meeting with the parents of those kid who have IEP's. If you have not received a notice regarding this, please contact me at school or drop a note in your child's agenda.
Reminders:
The Terry Fox run is tomorrow during periods 5 and 6.....
HPV needles for the girls is Wednesday, October 2nd.
Picture day is Thursday, October 3rd
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Our week began with an awesome trip to Island Lake! The pond study and cooperative games were great! The class had such a positive experience!
Pictures coming soon!
Last night we had another wonderful Open House! It was so busy...and so nice to meet everyone! Thank you for stopping by room 18!
Curriculum updates :
In language we are working on our summarizing skills. The students have been practicing how to take a large piece of written material and bring it down to a suitable size. Not an easy feat! We will spend a bit more time on this and then move on to some "longer" pieces of writing. This week, the reading component, and our art activities have centred around Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. (See below for run details).
In math we are well into our triangle (geometry) unit and have begun learning about the interior angle theory. The kids will have a quiz on Friday, and a unit test by the end of next week.
In history our focus is still on Confederation and we will be taking a closer look at the Fathers of Confederation.
We have been working on our soccer skills in gym, and have also been playing cooperative games. Soon, we will move into a basketball unit, and we will begin our healthy eating unit in health studies.
In art we have been designing optical illusions, and today we worked on a Terry Fox art activity that involved designing a running shoe that symbolizes his Marathon of Hope.
I have been meeting with the parents of those kid who have IEP's. If you have not received a notice regarding this, please contact me at school or drop a note in your child's agenda.
Reminders:
The Terry Fox run is tomorrow during periods 5 and 6.....
HPV needles for the girls is Wednesday, October 2nd.
Picture day is Thursday, October 3rd
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Island Lake!
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 snacks (lunch is provided), 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.
Looking forward to it!
Miss Waddell
The weather tomorrow looks GREAT! Please make sure the kids have snacks (lunch is provided), 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.
Looking forward to it!
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Updates!
We are zooming along in Room 18!
Here are some of the goings-on in our class :
In Language, we are working on writing proper paragraphs, main idea, and summarizing. The focus this week and next week will be on Terry Fox and his run for cancer research. We have been reading news articles of the past and present, and have been discussing the characteristics of a hero. Our school Terry Fox run will take place next Thursday - details coming very soon!
Here are some of the goings-on in our class :
In Language, we are working on writing proper paragraphs, main idea, and summarizing. The focus this week and next week will be on Terry Fox and his run for cancer research. We have been reading news articles of the past and present, and have been discussing the characteristics of a hero. Our school Terry Fox run will take place next Thursday - details coming very soon!
In Math, we are finishing our angle unit, with a pop quiz today and a test coming up next week :)
We will move onto Interior Angle Theory ...related to triangles.
In history, we have been discussing Canada before Confederation, and will be moving onto the Fathers of Confederation and how the influenced the dominion of our country.
In history, we have been discussing Canada before Confederation, and will be moving onto the Fathers of Confederation and how the influenced the dominion of our country.
In gym, we are finishing soccer, and will be moving on to basket ball. In health, we will be studying proper nutrition and healthy eating.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.
Reminders :
Monday, September, 23 - Island Lake trip
Tuesday, September 24 - Open House - details to come soon
Thursday, September 26 - Terry Fox Run
I have sent home notes with the students that have IEP's, hoping to discuss these plans and go over your child's learning needs. I hope to be meeting with these parents over the next two weeks.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Wow!
Almost another week has flown by here at EPS!
The kids have been quite busy!
We have been writing, creating angles, reading humorous tales, playing cooperative games, creating funky pieces of art, honing our soccer skills....the list goes on.
The kids have a bit of homework tonight : they need to finish the good copy of their writing piece : Max's Deli. And a couple kids still need to complete art assignments.
This week, all students have been on a school computer to log on to the network, and onto UGCloud. The Cloud is a fantastic, safe, and multi-faceted program for the kids to use to complete assignments, communicate with teachers and peers, and to create projects online. If you aren't sure what the cloud is, ask your child :)
Please ensure that all walking forms, lunch procedure sheets, consent forms, and Parent Brag sheets have been returned to the school by Monday.
I would like to meet with all IEP students and their parents over the next two weeks, to go over the IEP and to discuss the best way to program for your son or daughter. I will be sending a note home soon regarding the best time and date to meet.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
The kids have been quite busy!
We have been writing, creating angles, reading humorous tales, playing cooperative games, creating funky pieces of art, honing our soccer skills....the list goes on.
The kids have a bit of homework tonight : they need to finish the good copy of their writing piece : Max's Deli. And a couple kids still need to complete art assignments.
This week, all students have been on a school computer to log on to the network, and onto UGCloud. The Cloud is a fantastic, safe, and multi-faceted program for the kids to use to complete assignments, communicate with teachers and peers, and to create projects online. If you aren't sure what the cloud is, ask your child :)
Please ensure that all walking forms, lunch procedure sheets, consent forms, and Parent Brag sheets have been returned to the school by Monday.
I would like to meet with all IEP students and their parents over the next two weeks, to go over the IEP and to discuss the best way to program for your son or daughter. I will be sending a note home soon regarding the best time and date to meet.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
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