Finally, after some technical frustrations, the blog is up and running again!
So.... here is the latest from Room 18 :
Language : we just finished our news article unit, and the FINAL assignment is due this Friday. The kids have been writing a rough copy of a news article, and then they are to have it edited, and follow up with a polished GOOD copy. The good copy includes a headline, picture, and all of the features of a proper news article.
We have started a speech-writing unit. The kids will be responsible for choosing a topic, developing ideas around their topic, and then writing and delivering a 3-5 minute speech. The speech may include pictures or graphics to go along with their topic. Speeches will be presented in class during the third week of May.
Math : we are working on the Pythagorean Theory unit. The kids have learned the foundation of the formula ad are now working on applying their knowledge to real-life problems. We will be having a short quiz late this week.
Geography : our human settlement unit and population density unit are going along nicely. The students are discovering more and more about our world - through looking at maps, researching facts online, and working in groups to tackle current human settlement issues.
Phys-ed : our badminton unit is coming to a close. We are now focusing on track and field, lacrosse, and ultimate Frisbee.
Art : the kids have been studying the works of Claus Oldenberg - a "pop" artist from Sweden. Check him out! Each student needs to be thinking of an idea that can eventually transform into their own pop art activity.
Dates to Remember :
June 2-5 : Grade 8 Trip
June 26 : Grade 8 Graduation
May 5 : Badminton Team in Fergus for tournament
May 12 : Centre 2000 visit with seniors
May 14: tree planting
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Monday, April 28, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
This week!
It's almost Easter!!!!
Time flies when you're having fun!
Congrats to : Mark, Austin, Anthony, and Nicholas - our chess champions!
This week, there are many things that are finishing up...and many things are starting!!
In math, we are finished our circle unit. Quizzes are just being completed and will be returned next week. We are starting our Pythagorean Theory unit tomorrow.
In language, we are about half way through our newspaper article unit. Two articles are due Wednesday. The kids will also be presenting their summaries of their current events articles.
Next week, we will stat working on our public speaking unit. Topics for speeches will be chosen by next week, and the writing process will begin next week as well.
In phys-ed we have completed our floor hockey unit. We are moving into lacrosse AND cooperative games that are student led.
Badminton team try-outs are occurring right now - first cuts will be his week. The tournament is May 5th at Centre Wellington District High School in Fergus.
In art, we are exploring the works of Claus Oldenburg.
Dates to remember :
Thursday : we are walking to the high school for our transition tours AND a French café in the afternoon.
Thursday : last day of Tupperware fundraiser
Friday : No school - Good Friday
Monday : no school : Easter Monday
Have a great Easter everyone!!!!
Miss Waddell
Time flies when you're having fun!
Congrats to : Mark, Austin, Anthony, and Nicholas - our chess champions!
This week, there are many things that are finishing up...and many things are starting!!
In math, we are finished our circle unit. Quizzes are just being completed and will be returned next week. We are starting our Pythagorean Theory unit tomorrow.
In language, we are about half way through our newspaper article unit. Two articles are due Wednesday. The kids will also be presenting their summaries of their current events articles.
Next week, we will stat working on our public speaking unit. Topics for speeches will be chosen by next week, and the writing process will begin next week as well.
In phys-ed we have completed our floor hockey unit. We are moving into lacrosse AND cooperative games that are student led.
Badminton team try-outs are occurring right now - first cuts will be his week. The tournament is May 5th at Centre Wellington District High School in Fergus.
In art, we are exploring the works of Claus Oldenburg.
Dates to remember :
Thursday : we are walking to the high school for our transition tours AND a French café in the afternoon.
Thursday : last day of Tupperware fundraiser
Friday : No school - Good Friday
Monday : no school : Easter Monday
Have a great Easter everyone!!!!
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Well done Mark!
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
April!
I can't believe that April is here!
Here we go! The Skills Canada team is off tomorrow - we wish them luck!
Our school floor hockey team is ready to go. Friday is the all-day tournament...and we will be there to watch and cheer them on. Parents are more than welcome to come and watch the team play!
We are working our way through our circles math unit. Our lessons have moved on from finding the diameter, radius, or circumference of a circle... to using these skills to find the area of a circle.
Over the next few weeks, we will be doing our Language rotations - with a focus on writing proper news articles and analyzing current events.
In art, we are learning about Claus Oldenburg and his "pop art" style. We will do a little research about him, and then try to create a piece in his style.
As mentioned last week, we are celebrating Erinspiration Week. We have many things planned for next week! Check out the weekly Monday Mailing for a full list.
I think that's it for now!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Here we go! The Skills Canada team is off tomorrow - we wish them luck!
Our school floor hockey team is ready to go. Friday is the all-day tournament...and we will be there to watch and cheer them on. Parents are more than welcome to come and watch the team play!
We are working our way through our circles math unit. Our lessons have moved on from finding the diameter, radius, or circumference of a circle... to using these skills to find the area of a circle.
Over the next few weeks, we will be doing our Language rotations - with a focus on writing proper news articles and analyzing current events.
In art, we are learning about Claus Oldenburg and his "pop art" style. We will do a little research about him, and then try to create a piece in his style.
As mentioned last week, we are celebrating Erinspiration Week. We have many things planned for next week! Check out the weekly Monday Mailing for a full list.
I think that's it for now!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
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