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