Thursday!

Here are a few updates and reminders for this week :

The grade 8 trip deposit check of $50 is due next Friday - March 1st - either in the office or to me.

A quick snap-shot of what is going on in Room 18 :

In language we are working on the rough copy of our persuasive essays.  The final copies won't be due for another week at least, as the kids need time to self-edit, peer edit, and compose their final draft.

In math, we are working on measurement : metric conversion and the area of circles in particular.  This math is a little bit challenging - but I am confident that the kids will be successful!  And of course - the room will be open at breaks for any students that need extra help :)

In drama, we are turning classic fairy tales and fables in to real-life skits!  This should be interesting!

In gym, we are ending our floor hockey unit, and beginning our fitness unit.  The students are responsible for a ten-minute warm up (working in pairs) for a gym lesson this month. I am also looking into taking the class to the arena during a phys-ed period, to go skating :)
Any parents wanting to join us - feel free!

In health, we are studying drug awareness and prevention.  This is a fairly heavy topic.... so if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at the school.

Also :
Next Wednesday at 1:15pm, the Grade 8's are invited to "movie afternoon" in the small gym.  The kids pay a $5 admission fee to see the movie The Princess Bride, and all proceeds go directly back to the school to purchase new I-pads.

Take care,
Miss Waddell