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
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