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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Busy busy!
Although this week is a short week, it is a busy one!
Here is the scoop :
In language we are starting our speech unit. The kids will be doing speeches at the end of April, and right now we are going through the motions on how to pick good topics, and how to properly write a speech. We have been watching speeches and talking about appropriate topics, and by next Tuesday, the kids should comfortably choose the topic they will be discussing. We are also continuing with our magazine unit this week as well.
In math we are finishing our circles unit, with a culminating task instead of a big unit test. Next week, we are moving on to our fractions, decimals and percents unit.
In geography, we are concentrating on patterns of human settlement.
In gym, we are focusing on rugby skills and brand new fitness circuits, and in health we continue with our drug awareness unit.
Fundraising for the grade 8 trip is starting up again - with honey and chocolate bar sales information coming home soon. The tour company will be contacting all grade 8's over the next couple of weeks to discuss your payment plans and answer any questions should you have them.
If you have any questions, also feel free to contact me at the school.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Here is the scoop :
In language we are starting our speech unit. The kids will be doing speeches at the end of April, and right now we are going through the motions on how to pick good topics, and how to properly write a speech. We have been watching speeches and talking about appropriate topics, and by next Tuesday, the kids should comfortably choose the topic they will be discussing. We are also continuing with our magazine unit this week as well.
In math we are finishing our circles unit, with a culminating task instead of a big unit test. Next week, we are moving on to our fractions, decimals and percents unit.
In geography, we are concentrating on patterns of human settlement.
In gym, we are focusing on rugby skills and brand new fitness circuits, and in health we continue with our drug awareness unit.
Fundraising for the grade 8 trip is starting up again - with honey and chocolate bar sales information coming home soon. The tour company will be contacting all grade 8's over the next couple of weeks to discuss your payment plans and answer any questions should you have them.
If you have any questions, also feel free to contact me at the school.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Monday, March 18, 2013
Back at it!
Welcome back!
I hope everyone had a relaxing March Break!
We are back at it in room 18! Tomorrow we are going skating from 11:00am to 12:30pm at Centre 2000. Permission forms went home before the break, and must be here tomorrow for the kids to go skating. There is no cost this time :)
We started our magazine unit this morning, and this particular unit will continue all the way through to May! The kids will be doing activities like : designing their own magazine cover, writing feature articles, creating advertisements, writing movie and book reviews for their magazines... and the list goes on!
In math, we continue with the "circles" unit, focusing on the area of a circle. The kids will be getting their quiz on diameter/radius/circumference back tomorrow, and they will be bringing these tests home for you to look at. They did a great job on their quizzes!
In geography, we begin our migration unit, focusing on why people migrate, and to what areas of the world people migrate to the most.
In drama we continue with our humorous fairy-tale skits.
In phys-ed we continue with our fitness circuits and our rugby clinics.
Have a great start to the week!!
Miss Waddell
I hope everyone had a relaxing March Break!
We are back at it in room 18! Tomorrow we are going skating from 11:00am to 12:30pm at Centre 2000. Permission forms went home before the break, and must be here tomorrow for the kids to go skating. There is no cost this time :)
We started our magazine unit this morning, and this particular unit will continue all the way through to May! The kids will be doing activities like : designing their own magazine cover, writing feature articles, creating advertisements, writing movie and book reviews for their magazines... and the list goes on!
In math, we continue with the "circles" unit, focusing on the area of a circle. The kids will be getting their quiz on diameter/radius/circumference back tomorrow, and they will be bringing these tests home for you to look at. They did a great job on their quizzes!
In geography, we begin our migration unit, focusing on why people migrate, and to what areas of the world people migrate to the most.
In drama we continue with our humorous fairy-tale skits.
In phys-ed we continue with our fitness circuits and our rugby clinics.
Have a great start to the week!!
Miss Waddell
Friday, March 8, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Skating!
Skating went so well today - the kids were great!!!
They were so good - we are looking into booking more ice time at the arena after the March Break.
Pictures will be posted soon!
The good copies for the persuasive essays are due tomorrow.....
We also have some Pi-Day activities planned for the kids on Friday.... some are a surprise but I can tell you that one activity involves measuring the circumference of a certain edible food!!!
I hope everyone has a great March Break!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
They were so good - we are looking into booking more ice time at the arena after the March Break.
Pictures will be posted soon!
The good copies for the persuasive essays are due tomorrow.....
We also have some Pi-Day activities planned for the kids on Friday.... some are a surprise but I can tell you that one activity involves measuring the circumference of a certain edible food!!!
I hope everyone has a great March Break!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Monday, March 4, 2013
Monday!
Happy Monday everyone!
Just a reminder that the movie fundraiser will take place today in the small gym period 6 and 7 for a donation of $5.
Also, skating permission forms went home last week, for our trip to the arena this Thursday....parents are more than welcome to attend. Our class has the ice from 12:30 - 1:30 on Thursday.
Rough copies of the kids' persuasive essays are due in class tomorrow.
Have a great start to the week!
Miss Waddell
Just a reminder that the movie fundraiser will take place today in the small gym period 6 and 7 for a donation of $5.
Also, skating permission forms went home last week, for our trip to the arena this Thursday....parents are more than welcome to attend. Our class has the ice from 12:30 - 1:30 on Thursday.
Rough copies of the kids' persuasive essays are due in class tomorrow.
Have a great start to the week!
Miss Waddell
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Friday!
Just a reminder that the grade 8 trip deposit is due TOMORROW. Please make a $ 50 cheque payable to Erin Public School.
Also - we are going to be headed to the arena next Thursday afternoon to go skating for our phys-ed period. More information will be coming home tomorrow - ANY parents are welcome to join us!
The movie afternoon that was supposed to take place on Wednesday is now taking place on Monday.
Have a great weekend!!!
Miss Waddell
Also - we are going to be headed to the arena next Thursday afternoon to go skating for our phys-ed period. More information will be coming home tomorrow - ANY parents are welcome to join us!
The movie afternoon that was supposed to take place on Wednesday is now taking place on Monday.
Have a great weekend!!!
Miss Waddell
Monday, February 25, 2013
This Week!
In Room 18.....
In math, we are working on finding the area of circles. We start learning about Pi and how it relates to diameter and radius...and finding the circumference of a circle. The kids will be working on this unit right up until the March Break.
In language, we will continue with our media unit, and will be working on our persuasive writing as well. Rough copies are due at the end of this week, and good copies will be due next Friday - after the rough copies have been peer and self-edited.
In gym we are finishing floor hockey and will move onto our physical fitness unit on Wednesday!
In drama, we continue with our short skits (related to fairy tales and fables) , and the kids will be developing their own "written skit" over the next few drama periods.
A few reminders :
The grade 8 trip deposit is due on Friday
The grade 7/8 movie fundraiser is this Wednesday in the small gym - periods 6 and 7.
Take care and have a great start to the week!
Miss Waddell
In math, we are working on finding the area of circles. We start learning about Pi and how it relates to diameter and radius...and finding the circumference of a circle. The kids will be working on this unit right up until the March Break.
In language, we will continue with our media unit, and will be working on our persuasive writing as well. Rough copies are due at the end of this week, and good copies will be due next Friday - after the rough copies have been peer and self-edited.
In gym we are finishing floor hockey and will move onto our physical fitness unit on Wednesday!
In drama, we continue with our short skits (related to fairy tales and fables) , and the kids will be developing their own "written skit" over the next few drama periods.
A few reminders :
The grade 8 trip deposit is due on Friday
The grade 7/8 movie fundraiser is this Wednesday in the small gym - periods 6 and 7.
Take care and have a great start to the week!
Miss Waddell
Thursday, February 21, 2013
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
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
Thursday, February 14, 2013
And....
...Here are some updates....
In Math we are finishing our Data Management unit and will move into metric conversion and Circles!
In Language, we are starting a media unit with many exciting activities coming up : creating persuasive advertisements, commercials, and jingles.
The kids are also working on their persuasive essays - which will be due in good copy next week.
In History, we have just about completed our second unit and will be moving into our third unit -Canada A Changing Society. By March 1st we will be starting our second term Geography units.
It was nice to see everyone at the grade 8 trip information meeting. If perhaps you couldn't make it, there are extra registration/information packages that will be sent home with the students. First payment (deposit) is due by March 1st.
Also : a reminder to have all third and fourth page tear-off portions of the report cards and envelopes back to school by tomorrow.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
In Math we are finishing our Data Management unit and will move into metric conversion and Circles!
In Language, we are starting a media unit with many exciting activities coming up : creating persuasive advertisements, commercials, and jingles.
The kids are also working on their persuasive essays - which will be due in good copy next week.
In History, we have just about completed our second unit and will be moving into our third unit -Canada A Changing Society. By March 1st we will be starting our second term Geography units.
It was nice to see everyone at the grade 8 trip information meeting. If perhaps you couldn't make it, there are extra registration/information packages that will be sent home with the students. First payment (deposit) is due by March 1st.
Also : a reminder to have all third and fourth page tear-off portions of the report cards and envelopes back to school by tomorrow.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Grade 8 Meeting
Grade 8 Trip Information Meeting is tonight at 7:00pm in the cafeteria!!! See you there!!
Miss Waddell
Miss Waddell
Sunday, February 10, 2013
SNOW!
So much snow!
I hope everyone enjoyed their extended weekend! And I hope everyone has dug out from all the snow!
Please go over the report card with your son/daughter and return all envelopes and third and fourth page tear-off portions to the school by Friday.
If you have any questions about the report cards, please contact me at the school at any time to set up a meeting.
Things are back to normal in Room 18.... carrying on with the units we have been working on.
Have a great weekend!
Miss Waddell
I hope everyone enjoyed their extended weekend! And I hope everyone has dug out from all the snow!
Please go over the report card with your son/daughter and return all envelopes and third and fourth page tear-off portions to the school by Friday.
If you have any questions about the report cards, please contact me at the school at any time to set up a meeting.
Things are back to normal in Room 18.... carrying on with the units we have been working on.
Have a great weekend!
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Thursday!
A few updates!!!
The grade 8 trip information meeting is now on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00pm in the cafeteria.
Grad photos are due back at school on the 13th as well.
Report cards go home on Thursday. Please review the reports with your child, and return the fourth page AND envelope back to school by next week. If you have any questions regarding the report card, please contact me at the school and we can set up an interview.
Watch the weather on Friday - apparently we may be getting a HUGE storm!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
The grade 8 trip information meeting is now on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00pm in the cafeteria.
Grad photos are due back at school on the 13th as well.
Report cards go home on Thursday. Please review the reports with your child, and return the fourth page AND envelope back to school by next week. If you have any questions regarding the report card, please contact me at the school and we can set up an interview.
Watch the weather on Friday - apparently we may be getting a HUGE storm!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Sunday, February 3, 2013
February!
This week, we have a lot going on in room 18.
History presentations continue on Monday and Tuesday.
In math, we continue with Data Management - the kids will be creating their own graphs, discussing bias in data collection, and will be finding mean, median and mode in a set of data.
In language, we will be working on our persuasive writing, and continuing with our language rotations.
In phys-ed we wrap up our floor hockey and badminton units this week.
Hopefully we will re-schedule our grade 8 parent information night for the grade 8 trip for sometime this week - i will keep you posted.
Grad photo orders are due next week.
Have a great start to the week!
Miss Waddell
History presentations continue on Monday and Tuesday.
In math, we continue with Data Management - the kids will be creating their own graphs, discussing bias in data collection, and will be finding mean, median and mode in a set of data.
In language, we will be working on our persuasive writing, and continuing with our language rotations.
In phys-ed we wrap up our floor hockey and badminton units this week.
Hopefully we will re-schedule our grade 8 parent information night for the grade 8 trip for sometime this week - i will keep you posted.
Grad photo orders are due next week.
Have a great start to the week!
Miss Waddell
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Meeting Postponed!!!
The grade 8 parent information meeting for the grade 8 trip, is cancelled tonight due to the poor weather. It will be rescheduled soon!
Meeting!
Just a reminder that the parent information meeting about the grade 8 trip is tonight at 7 in the cafeteria! See you there!
History presentations begin tomorrow - projects are due! The kids have one last period today to finish things up!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
History presentations begin tomorrow - projects are due! The kids have one last period today to finish things up!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Raining!
Can you believe it's raining in January!
The kids have been cooped up a lot recently due to bad weather - hopefully our weather settles down soon!
Not a whole lot to report in Room 18.... just a few reminders :
Friday - History assignments are to be presented with their partners
Culminating novel-study projects have all been handed in and they look great! We will be having a "sharing" period tomorrow, period 7 for all three classes tomorrow...so the kids can have a look at and appreciate each others work.
Erin District High School teachers visited today to discuss with the grade 8's their course selections for grade 9.... Those sheets will be handed in to the high school next week - should anyone need to make any last minute changes.
The kids will be headed to the high school in April for a tour/orientation session.
Thursday night is parent information night for the grade 8 trip. All grade 8 parents and students are welcome - the meeting starts at 7:00pm.
I hope everyone has a great week!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
The kids have been cooped up a lot recently due to bad weather - hopefully our weather settles down soon!
Not a whole lot to report in Room 18.... just a few reminders :
Friday - History assignments are to be presented with their partners
Culminating novel-study projects have all been handed in and they look great! We will be having a "sharing" period tomorrow, period 7 for all three classes tomorrow...so the kids can have a look at and appreciate each others work.
Erin District High School teachers visited today to discuss with the grade 8's their course selections for grade 9.... Those sheets will be handed in to the high school next week - should anyone need to make any last minute changes.
The kids will be headed to the high school in April for a tour/orientation session.
Thursday night is parent information night for the grade 8 trip. All grade 8 parents and students are welcome - the meeting starts at 7:00pm.
I hope everyone has a great week!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Friday, January 25, 2013
Friday!!
Another good week in Room 18!
Most culminating novel study activities have been handed in , and a few more will be coming in on Monday!!
In math we are investigating mean, median and mode...and how to read various types of graphs.
In phys-ed, our badminton tournament begins next week!
In history , the kids continue to work with their partners on their presentations...and the kids will begin to present on Friday.
On Tuesday, Erin District High School teachers and guidance counsellors will be at our school in the afternoon to visit with the grade 8's to go over the grade 9 courses available to the students, as well as what high school life is all about. I have gathered many of the yellow course selection sheets... and will be passing them on to the high school very soon. If you have any questions, please contact me at the school so we can chat.
Next Thursday evening, all students and parents are invited to our information night regarding the Grade 8 trip to Ottawa and Montreal... the evening begins with the tour representative giving a presentation on the trip and following that will be a question/answer session for parents and kids. I hope to see you there!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Miss Waddell
Most culminating novel study activities have been handed in , and a few more will be coming in on Monday!!
In math we are investigating mean, median and mode...and how to read various types of graphs.
In phys-ed, our badminton tournament begins next week!
In history , the kids continue to work with their partners on their presentations...and the kids will begin to present on Friday.
On Tuesday, Erin District High School teachers and guidance counsellors will be at our school in the afternoon to visit with the grade 8's to go over the grade 9 courses available to the students, as well as what high school life is all about. I have gathered many of the yellow course selection sheets... and will be passing them on to the high school very soon. If you have any questions, please contact me at the school so we can chat.
Next Thursday evening, all students and parents are invited to our information night regarding the Grade 8 trip to Ottawa and Montreal... the evening begins with the tour representative giving a presentation on the trip and following that will be a question/answer session for parents and kids. I hope to see you there!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
FREEZING!!!
It's been a chilly week!!!!
But things continue to roll on in 8D!
The kids have moved on to their Data Management unit in math ... and they have two questions for homework tonight.
Their history presentations are due and will be presented - starting next Friday. The kids have at least four more work periods to get things done.
In language, we are finishing up the culminating activities for their novel studies - and they are due this Friday. Kids have a finish-up period tomorrow morning.
Also, we have started to look at "debates" in class... or seeing issues from both sides/perspectives. We are actually going to have in-class debates on various topics... and this will lead to some persuasive writing.
In gym, we have made the shift to floor hockey, badminton, and the odd game of Ninja - ask the kids how to play this entertaining game :)
I hope everyone stays warm today!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
But things continue to roll on in 8D!
The kids have moved on to their Data Management unit in math ... and they have two questions for homework tonight.
Their history presentations are due and will be presented - starting next Friday. The kids have at least four more work periods to get things done.
In language, we are finishing up the culminating activities for their novel studies - and they are due this Friday. Kids have a finish-up period tomorrow morning.
Also, we have started to look at "debates" in class... or seeing issues from both sides/perspectives. We are actually going to have in-class debates on various topics... and this will lead to some persuasive writing.
In gym, we have made the shift to floor hockey, badminton, and the odd game of Ninja - ask the kids how to play this entertaining game :)
I hope everyone stays warm today!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Parent Info Night
Just a reminder that Parent/Student Information Night is taking place at Erin District High School tonight at 7:00pm.
Also - Child Labour good copies are due tomorrow.
Monday is a PA Day
Have a great Thursday!
Miss Waddell
Also - Child Labour good copies are due tomorrow.
Monday is a PA Day
Have a great Thursday!
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Quick updates!
* Thursday the kids are getting their grad photos taken!!! Please wear a white collared shirt/blouse for the picture!!! Information went home yesterday :)
* Monday is a PA Day.....
* The student have received their course selection sheets for grade nine, and are reminded to have them returned to school by the end of January.The parent-info night at Erin District High School is scheduled for this Wednesday. I have spent some time going over these selection sheets with the kids , however, please take the time to look them over with your son/daughter as well. If you have any questions about their selections, please let me know!
* Child Labour assignments good copies are due Friday
I hope everyone has a great day!!!!
Miss Waddell
* Monday is a PA Day.....
* The student have received their course selection sheets for grade nine, and are reminded to have them returned to school by the end of January.The parent-info night at Erin District High School is scheduled for this Wednesday. I have spent some time going over these selection sheets with the kids , however, please take the time to look them over with your son/daughter as well. If you have any questions about their selections, please let me know!
* Child Labour assignments good copies are due Friday
I hope everyone has a great day!!!!
Miss Waddell
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Some Due Dates!!
Here are some due dates for 8D for the up-coming week :
Next Monday, the kids MUST have their rough copy complete for their Child Labour assignment.
Math tests will be on Monday... the kids are bringing home their notes to study for it and we are reviewing in class as well.
Novel studies are almost done...on Monday the kids will choose their culminating activity and will run it by their teacher to make sure it "will work"
In History, the kids have been working in partners on a segment of Canadian history that they will share - in presentation form - with their class mates. They will have two weeks to work on the project, and will them present their findings to their peers.
I think that is it for now!!!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Next Monday, the kids MUST have their rough copy complete for their Child Labour assignment.
Math tests will be on Monday... the kids are bringing home their notes to study for it and we are reviewing in class as well.
Novel studies are almost done...on Monday the kids will choose their culminating activity and will run it by their teacher to make sure it "will work"
In History, the kids have been working in partners on a segment of Canadian history that they will share - in presentation form - with their class mates. They will have two weeks to work on the project, and will them present their findings to their peers.
I think that is it for now!!!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Happy Wednesday!
Half-way through another week!!
This will be short and sweet :)
Some reminders for today :
1. Organizers for their Child Labour assignments are due tomorrow - some kids are already working on their rough copy
2. The kids will have a unit math test on Monday - all number sense and numeration topics will be covered in the test
3. Novel studies are finished at the end of the week, and the kids need to choose a FINAL project of their choice to be completed by the end of January - topics/ideas have been discussed in class
4. Parent info night at Erin District High School is next Thursday night - please check the on-line newsletter for details
5. Math quizzes from before the break have been marked, and require a parent signature before the end of the week - the kids will be able to use these quizzes to study from for their unit test
Have a FANTASTIC day!!!
Miss Waddell
This will be short and sweet :)
Some reminders for today :
1. Organizers for their Child Labour assignments are due tomorrow - some kids are already working on their rough copy
2. The kids will have a unit math test on Monday - all number sense and numeration topics will be covered in the test
3. Novel studies are finished at the end of the week, and the kids need to choose a FINAL project of their choice to be completed by the end of January - topics/ideas have been discussed in class
4. Parent info night at Erin District High School is next Thursday night - please check the on-line newsletter for details
5. Math quizzes from before the break have been marked, and require a parent signature before the end of the week - the kids will be able to use these quizzes to study from for their unit test
Have a FANTASTIC day!!!
Miss Waddell
Monday, January 7, 2013
Happy New Year!!!
Back to business in room 18!!!!
So glad to see everyone back in 8D...sounds like everyone had a great holiday!!!
This week, novel studies are wrapping up - we will finish reading the novels, and then decide on culminating activities which will be due by the end of January.
The rough copies for the Child Labour assignments are due on Thursday and good copies will be due by the end of next week.
In math we are working on scientific notation, and will move on to order of operations. A unit test will be either Friday or Monday.
In gym we move on to floor hockey and badminton.
Dates to remember :
Wednesday, January 16 - parent/student information night from Evolve Tours - grade 8 trip info MORE DETAILS TO COME!
Thursday, January 17 - grad photos
Take care everyone,
Miss Waddell
So glad to see everyone back in 8D...sounds like everyone had a great holiday!!!
This week, novel studies are wrapping up - we will finish reading the novels, and then decide on culminating activities which will be due by the end of January.
The rough copies for the Child Labour assignments are due on Thursday and good copies will be due by the end of next week.
In math we are working on scientific notation, and will move on to order of operations. A unit test will be either Friday or Monday.
In gym we move on to floor hockey and badminton.
Dates to remember :
Wednesday, January 16 - parent/student information night from Evolve Tours - grade 8 trip info MORE DETAILS TO COME!
Thursday, January 17 - grad photos
Take care everyone,
Miss Waddell
Friday, December 21, 2012
Merry Christmas!
The kids had a great last day of school!
Secret Santa went off without a hitch and the year-end social was fun!
Thanks to everyone for all of their gifts and treats!
Happy Holidays!
Miss Waddell
Secret Santa went off without a hitch and the year-end social was fun!
Thanks to everyone for all of their gifts and treats!
Happy Holidays!
Miss Waddell
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
SUCCESS!!!!!
Cookie baking was AWESOME today!!!! The kids did a great job!!!!! Pictures will be posted soon!!!
Book reports due tomorrow......
The dance is tomorrow periods 3-5....all homework must be done before heading to the dance. The kids know this, and are prepared to complete everything before heading out. Students who choose not to go, or those that don't have permission to go, will be in class as normal.
Our holiday social is the last two periods on Friday - treats and Christmas cheer - are welcome!!!!
In math, we are learning about Scientific Notation.... and this will continue in the new year!
In language, the child labour research assignments will be due in the new year.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Book reports due tomorrow......
The dance is tomorrow periods 3-5....all homework must be done before heading to the dance. The kids know this, and are prepared to complete everything before heading out. Students who choose not to go, or those that don't have permission to go, will be in class as normal.
Our holiday social is the last two periods on Friday - treats and Christmas cheer - are welcome!!!!
In math, we are learning about Scientific Notation.... and this will continue in the new year!
In language, the child labour research assignments will be due in the new year.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Monday, December 17, 2012
This Week!
Lots on the schedule this week!!!!
1. Secret Santa began today!!
2. Book reports due on Thursday
3. Cookie Baking on Wednesday...bring in the baking sheets, bowls, spoons.....
4. Thursday - periods 3 to 5 ... intermediate dance...sponsored by student council...MORE INFO TO COME
5. Friday is the last day..... periods 6 and 7 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 began today!!
2. Book reports due on Thursday
3. Cookie Baking on Wednesday...bring in the baking sheets, bowls, spoons.....
4. Thursday - periods 3 to 5 ... intermediate dance...sponsored by student council...MORE INFO TO COME
5. Friday is the last day..... periods 6 and 7 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 13, 2012
Secret Santa!
The names have been drawn for Secret Santa! Let the fun begin!!!
A small treat should be brought in on Monday for each student participating:)
Novel study chapter summaries and literature-circle tasks are due Monday....
Have a great weekend!
Miss Waddell
A small treat should be brought in on Monday for each student participating:)
Novel study chapter summaries and literature-circle tasks are due Monday....
Have a great weekend!
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Wednesday!
It's snowing out!!!
Christmas is coming...
Novel studies are moving along at a pretty good pace.... the kids have a period to work on their literature-circle tasks and their chapter summaries tomorrow.
In language , we have also started a research project on child labour...the kids are studying various countries around the world, and their policies regarding child labour. We are also investigating the dark side of child labour : where it exists and what forms of labour there are around the world.
In math, we are finishing up exponents and moving on to perfect squares and square roots. And then the fun begins : Scientific Notation!!
In health we have been looking at first-aid response, and in gym, we have started playing a new game called pinball. Ask the kids to explain how to play :)
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 14.
Have a wonderful day,
Miss Waddell
Christmas is coming...
Novel studies are moving along at a pretty good pace.... the kids have a period to work on their literature-circle tasks and their chapter summaries tomorrow.
In language , we have also started a research project on child labour...the kids are studying various countries around the world, and their policies regarding child labour. We are also investigating the dark side of child labour : where it exists and what forms of labour there are around the world.
In math, we are finishing up exponents and moving on to perfect squares and square roots. And then the fun begins : Scientific Notation!!
In health we have been looking at first-aid response, and in gym, we have started playing a new game called pinball. Ask the kids to explain how to play :)
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 14.
Have a wonderful day,
Miss Waddell
Friday, December 7, 2012
Postponed
Unfortunately, over half of the students in 8D did not have their homework done today - the novel study tasks and summaries - so The Monoploy celebration has been postponed....
Hopefully everyone will be completing their homework/assignments next week!
Homework this weekend :
Math - 2 pages of exponents work ...one sheet front and back
Language - novel studies .... tasks and summaries
- book reports due December 20th
Have a good weekend!
Miss Waddell
Hopefully everyone will be completing their homework/assignments next week!
Homework this weekend :
Math - 2 pages of exponents work ...one sheet front and back
Language - novel studies .... tasks and summaries
- book reports due December 20th
Have a good weekend!
Miss Waddell
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Friday!!!
Friday is here!!!!!
Tomorrow is Monopoly day.....treats and movie last two periods of the day!!!
Chapter summaries and literature circle tasks are due for period one tomorrow...
In math, we have started exponents and will continue with perfect squares, square roots and Scientific Notation....
I hope everyone has an AWESOME weekend!!!!
Take care!
Miss Waddell
Tomorrow is Monopoly day.....treats and movie last two periods of the day!!!
Chapter summaries and literature circle tasks are due for period one tomorrow...
In math, we have started exponents and will continue with perfect squares, square roots and Scientific Notation....
I hope everyone has an AWESOME weekend!!!!
Take care!
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monopoly!!!
I can't believe it, but a group in the class has finally won Monopoly!!!! They have "requested" a 2-period movie/treat afternoon for winning the game :)
That will take place this Friday afternoon....all treats (except those with nuts) are welcome!!!
The kids wrote their math quiz today, although many of them need another period to finish. Tomorrow's math period will be dedicated to finishing up.
The kids have a media assignment due tomorrow : gum wrappers are due in the morning.
Novel studies are moving along well - tasks for literature circles are due to present on Friday. Chapter summaries are due Monday.
Book Reports are due on Thursday, December 20th...
I hope everyone is having a great start to December!!!!
Miss Waddell
That will take place this Friday afternoon....all treats (except those with nuts) are welcome!!!
The kids wrote their math quiz today, although many of them need another period to finish. Tomorrow's math period will be dedicated to finishing up.
The kids have a media assignment due tomorrow : gum wrappers are due in the morning.
Novel studies are moving along well - tasks for literature circles are due to present on Friday. Chapter summaries are due Monday.
Book Reports are due on Thursday, December 20th...
I hope everyone is having a great start to December!!!!
Miss Waddell
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Welcome to December!!!
This week, we are focusing on our novel studies... with chapter summaries due tomorrow (Monday) and tasks due for literature circles on Friday.
For media studies : the gum wrappers are due on Wednesday.
In math, the kids have a number relations quiz on Tuesday and we will review on Monday.
Have a great start to the week!
Miss Waddell
For media studies : the gum wrappers are due on Wednesday.
In math, the kids have a number relations quiz on Tuesday and we will review on Monday.
Have a great start to the week!
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Almost December!!!
Christmas is creeping closer and closer!!!!
The kids only have a bit of homework tonight...and some students may be finished : Novel study tasks and chapter summaries...are due on Friday. The kids also have a period tomorrow to work on their tasks.
A lot of the math lately has involved in-class lessons and very little homework. The math unit is a bit challenging this unit, so I like to be available should the kids have a problem with the activities we are working on. Not to say that there won't be home work - just that it will be limited.
Stay tuned for all of the up-coming holiday activities that will be happening in Room 18!!!!
Take Care,
Miss Waddell
The kids only have a bit of homework tonight...and some students may be finished : Novel study tasks and chapter summaries...are due on Friday. The kids also have a period tomorrow to work on their tasks.
A lot of the math lately has involved in-class lessons and very little homework. The math unit is a bit challenging this unit, so I like to be available should the kids have a problem with the activities we are working on. Not to say that there won't be home work - just that it will be limited.
Stay tuned for all of the up-coming holiday activities that will be happening in Room 18!!!!
Take Care,
Miss Waddell
Monday, November 26, 2012
Happy Monday!
Another week is off and running!!!
A couple of reminders :
The Father's of Confederation history projects were due today - and some students have yet to hand them in. They MUST be in by tomorrow.
Every Day 1, the kids have tasks that need to be presented to their literature circles. Therefore, every day 5, the kids need to be finishing these activities in order to be prepared for the following day.
These activities were DUE last Thursday...and will be due again THIS Friday.....
Carrots, Carrots, Carrots.... don't forget the carrot fundraiser!!!!
If you haven't booked a parent/teacher interview, please contact me at the school or write a note in an agenda to book a date and time...
Take care,
Miss Waddell
A couple of reminders :
The Father's of Confederation history projects were due today - and some students have yet to hand them in. They MUST be in by tomorrow.
Every Day 1, the kids have tasks that need to be presented to their literature circles. Therefore, every day 5, the kids need to be finishing these activities in order to be prepared for the following day.
These activities were DUE last Thursday...and will be due again THIS Friday.....
Carrots, Carrots, Carrots.... don't forget the carrot fundraiser!!!!
If you haven't booked a parent/teacher interview, please contact me at the school or write a note in an agenda to book a date and time...
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Friday, November 23, 2012
Friday!
Interviews are going well - it has been so nice to see everyone and to talk about your child's progress this term!
If you still need to book an interview with me - send a note in the agenda or call the school :)
Due Dates : There is one major assignment to work on and complete this weekend and it it the Fathers of Confederation assignment for History. It is due Monday, and the kids have had a reasonable amount of time in class to work on the assignment.
Novel Studies are going well. The kids seem to be enjoying their books, and have been completing their literature circle activities. Chapter summaries are also due every Day 1 - for the next 4 weeks and are to be handed in to the teacher running the novel study : Mr. Primeau, Mrs. Reilly , or myself.
Carrot fundraisers and Poinsettia fundraisers have begun!!! All fundraiser newsletters have gone home - check with the kids...and the profits that are accrued go towards the Grade 8 Trip. We have almost finalized the details for the trip, and there will be a parent information night soon!
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
If you still need to book an interview with me - send a note in the agenda or call the school :)
Due Dates : There is one major assignment to work on and complete this weekend and it it the Fathers of Confederation assignment for History. It is due Monday, and the kids have had a reasonable amount of time in class to work on the assignment.
Novel Studies are going well. The kids seem to be enjoying their books, and have been completing their literature circle activities. Chapter summaries are also due every Day 1 - for the next 4 weeks and are to be handed in to the teacher running the novel study : Mr. Primeau, Mrs. Reilly , or myself.
Carrot fundraisers and Poinsettia fundraisers have begun!!! All fundraiser newsletters have gone home - check with the kids...and the profits that are accrued go towards the Grade 8 Trip. We have almost finalized the details for the trip, and there will be a parent information night soon!
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Tuesday!
Tuesday!!!!
Thanks to all the parents who have come in for interviews already - and to those who have booked a time on Thursday evening or Friday of this week.
The interview days/times have been posted and the kids have written their interview information IN THEIR AGENDAS!!
Please look in your child's agenda for that information.
Hard copies of the schedules will go home tomorrow.
To-Do List :
1. Fathers of Confederation projects are due Monday
2. Personal essays AND Car of the Future were due LAST WEEK
3. Music playing test is Thursday
4. The kids need to bring in a box for their media project : creating/advertising/marketing a new type of gum.
5. Gym clothes are to be brought to class EVERY gym period.
6. Report card envelopes and second page slips are to be at school by Thursday
7. Carrot fundraising info sheets are to be brought back for those kids interested in selling carrots
Looking forward to seeing everyone this week,
Miss Waddell
Thanks to all the parents who have come in for interviews already - and to those who have booked a time on Thursday evening or Friday of this week.
The interview days/times have been posted and the kids have written their interview information IN THEIR AGENDAS!!
Please look in your child's agenda for that information.
Hard copies of the schedules will go home tomorrow.
To-Do List :
1. Fathers of Confederation projects are due Monday
2. Personal essays AND Car of the Future were due LAST WEEK
3. Music playing test is Thursday
4. The kids need to bring in a box for their media project : creating/advertising/marketing a new type of gum.
5. Gym clothes are to be brought to class EVERY gym period.
6. Report card envelopes and second page slips are to be at school by Thursday
7. Carrot fundraising info sheets are to be brought back for those kids interested in selling carrots
Looking forward to seeing everyone this week,
Miss Waddell
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Friday!!!
Happy Friday everyone!
The Progress Reports went home today - please ensure that you go over them with your kids and have the bottom half of page two returned to the school by next week. Please send back the report card envelope as well. Also, if you haven't already : return the interview request form sent home at the beginning of the week. As mentioned, I will do my best to see everyone at their requested interview time. A schedule will be sent home early next week.
Due tomorrow : organizer for their Fathers of Confederation project and Car of the Future creative writing assignment.
Take care everyone, and have a great weekend!
Miss Waddell
The Progress Reports went home today - please ensure that you go over them with your kids and have the bottom half of page two returned to the school by next week. Please send back the report card envelope as well. Also, if you haven't already : return the interview request form sent home at the beginning of the week. As mentioned, I will do my best to see everyone at their requested interview time. A schedule will be sent home early next week.
Due tomorrow : organizer for their Fathers of Confederation project and Car of the Future creative writing assignment.
Take care everyone, and have a great weekend!
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Wednesday!!
Another busy day here in Room 18!
Progress Reports go home tomorrow. Please ensure that you go over the reports with your child. Yesterday, interview sign-up sheets went home with your son/daughter - for the interviews being held next Thursday night and all day Friday. Please choose a day/time that would work best for you to meet. If next week does NOT work - please write a note on the interview sheet stating what does work. I am usually available before and after school.
The kids have a math unit test tomorrow. The test is a culmination of our Algebra unit. On Friday , we will begin our Number Sense unit.
We have begun our grade 8 novel study in Language and the kids are pumped!
In gym, we have started volley ball and will continue on with basketball as well. In health, we will start a first aid unit.
Next Friday is a PA day....
I think that sums things up !!
I hope everyone has a great day!
Miss Waddell
Progress Reports go home tomorrow. Please ensure that you go over the reports with your child. Yesterday, interview sign-up sheets went home with your son/daughter - for the interviews being held next Thursday night and all day Friday. Please choose a day/time that would work best for you to meet. If next week does NOT work - please write a note on the interview sheet stating what does work. I am usually available before and after school.
The kids have a math unit test tomorrow. The test is a culmination of our Algebra unit. On Friday , we will begin our Number Sense unit.
We have begun our grade 8 novel study in Language and the kids are pumped!
In gym, we have started volley ball and will continue on with basketball as well. In health, we will start a first aid unit.
Next Friday is a PA day....
I think that sums things up !!
I hope everyone has a great day!
Miss Waddell
Monday, November 12, 2012
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Great Week!
Congrats on another great week 8D!
The Remembrance Day assembly went well today - Abby and Alana read a poem at today's service and did a wonderful job.
Next week, the grade 8's in 8E, 8C and 8D will be starting a novel study, where the kids read a novel, work on activities in literature circles, and complete a culminating final activity based on the novel. The kids will find out on Monday morning what novel they are reading - they voted on their top two choices and I will try to do my best to honour their wishes! Mr. Primeau will be reading End of Days by Eric Walters, Mrs. Reilly will be reading The Girl Who Owned a City by O.T. Nelson, and I will be reading Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.
The class has been using UGCloud a little bit lately, and I would like for the students to log in an start browsing and using the cloud to its fullest potential. I have posted a discussion and a health activity.
Progress Reports are coming home on Thursday. Please review these with your child. Interviews are to be scheduled the following Thursday night and all day on Friday. I am looking forward to seeing all of you, and discussing your child's progress.
Due on Monday : good copy of Personal Essays, rough copy/ organizer for Fathers of Confederation history assignment.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
The Remembrance Day assembly went well today - Abby and Alana read a poem at today's service and did a wonderful job.
Next week, the grade 8's in 8E, 8C and 8D will be starting a novel study, where the kids read a novel, work on activities in literature circles, and complete a culminating final activity based on the novel. The kids will find out on Monday morning what novel they are reading - they voted on their top two choices and I will try to do my best to honour their wishes! Mr. Primeau will be reading End of Days by Eric Walters, Mrs. Reilly will be reading The Girl Who Owned a City by O.T. Nelson, and I will be reading Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.
The class has been using UGCloud a little bit lately, and I would like for the students to log in an start browsing and using the cloud to its fullest potential. I have posted a discussion and a health activity.
Progress Reports are coming home on Thursday. Please review these with your child. Interviews are to be scheduled the following Thursday night and all day on Friday. I am looking forward to seeing all of you, and discussing your child's progress.
Due on Monday : good copy of Personal Essays, rough copy/ organizer for Fathers of Confederation history assignment.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Quiz!
The kids have a quiz in math tomorrow......
And the rough copy of their personal essay is due for Friday morning.....
Hockey was FANTASTIC after school - it looks like we have a great team!!
Miss Waddell
And the rough copy of their personal essay is due for Friday morning.....
Hockey was FANTASTIC after school - it looks like we have a great team!!
Miss Waddell
Monday, November 5, 2012
Updates!!
Tomorrow is carrot harvesting day!
We are heading to Everdale Farms after lunch to harvest the carrots that the kids planted in grade 7... more details on the actual fund-raising portion of the trip to follow soon!
The kids have math homework tonight - 4 questions that correspond to our algebra lesson in today's class.
Happy Monday everyone!
Miss Waddell
We are heading to Everdale Farms after lunch to harvest the carrots that the kids planted in grade 7... more details on the actual fund-raising portion of the trip to follow soon!
The kids have math homework tonight - 4 questions that correspond to our algebra lesson in today's class.
Happy Monday everyone!
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Happy Halloween!!!!
Congratulations to 8D for our WIN in the PUMPKIN CONTEST!!!!!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Halloween!!
This week is rolling along!!
Here are some reminders :
TOMORROW is picture re-take day!!!!
On Wednesday, we are having a Halloween potluck during period 6...and a social periods 7. As mentioned last week, most kids have signed up for a food/beverage item.... anything goes on Wednesday. The kids can also come dressed in their costumes, or in Black and Orange..... there is a best-costume prize being given out by student council :)
In History - the kids have picked their "Father" of Confederation...and assignments have been handed out. A majority of the research will be done at school, but some searching may be done on the internet at home.
I hope everyone stays warm and dry!!!!
Miss Waddell
Here are some reminders :
TOMORROW is picture re-take day!!!!
On Wednesday, we are having a Halloween potluck during period 6...and a social periods 7. As mentioned last week, most kids have signed up for a food/beverage item.... anything goes on Wednesday. The kids can also come dressed in their costumes, or in Black and Orange..... there is a best-costume prize being given out by student council :)
In History - the kids have picked their "Father" of Confederation...and assignments have been handed out. A majority of the research will be done at school, but some searching may be done on the internet at home.
I hope everyone stays warm and dry!!!!
Miss Waddell
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Long Weekend!
Don't forget that tomorrow is a PA Day for the kids!!
There is a little bit of math homework this weekend - 2 algebra questions to complete for Monday!
Also - the kids have their good copy of "My Healthy Daily Menu" due next Thursday.
Next Wednesday, we are planning on having a Halloween pot-luck after second break. The kids have all signed up for a munchie, dessert, or drinks. Just a heads-up that there are a couple kids with NUT allergies, so please ensure that any treats that have come into contact with any nut products - are well labelled...or avoid nut products if possible :)
Thank you in advance!
Have a great weekend!
Miss Waddell
There is a little bit of math homework this weekend - 2 algebra questions to complete for Monday!
Also - the kids have their good copy of "My Healthy Daily Menu" due next Thursday.
Next Wednesday, we are planning on having a Halloween pot-luck after second break. The kids have all signed up for a munchie, dessert, or drinks. Just a heads-up that there are a couple kids with NUT allergies, so please ensure that any treats that have come into contact with any nut products - are well labelled...or avoid nut products if possible :)
Thank you in advance!
Have a great weekend!
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Career Day!
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!
Thanks to Logan's dad for joining us today...pictures to follow soon!
Miss Waddell
Thanks to Logan's dad for joining us today...pictures to follow soon!
Miss Waddell
Monday, October 22, 2012
BUSY week!!!
This week is going to be a short one - but a BUSY one!!!
Tomorrow, we head to the Orangeville Fairgrounds for the Grade 8 Career Day. Many vendors/employers will be there for the students to talk to them about the many different career paths available to them in the future. We leave at 11:30am and return to school at 3:00pm. Parents are more than welcome to join us.
Thursday - Michale Wade, author of "And Then It Happened" books is here at Erin P.S. to visit with the kids during the first two periods of the morning. He is hilarious , and his stories are awesome! I have been reading his material to the kids since September, and I know they are looking forward to his visit!
Friday is a PA Day - no school for the kids :)
Next Tuesday is picture re-take day, and next Wednesday we will be having a Halooween social during the last two periods of the day. All treats snacks are welcome - although we do have a couple students with NUT allergies in our class.
Have a great Monday everyone!
Miss Waddell
Tomorrow, we head to the Orangeville Fairgrounds for the Grade 8 Career Day. Many vendors/employers will be there for the students to talk to them about the many different career paths available to them in the future. We leave at 11:30am and return to school at 3:00pm. Parents are more than welcome to join us.
Thursday - Michale Wade, author of "And Then It Happened" books is here at Erin P.S. to visit with the kids during the first two periods of the morning. He is hilarious , and his stories are awesome! I have been reading his material to the kids since September, and I know they are looking forward to his visit!
Friday is a PA Day - no school for the kids :)
Next Tuesday is picture re-take day, and next Wednesday we will be having a Halooween social during the last two periods of the day. All treats snacks are welcome - although we do have a couple students with NUT allergies in our class.
Have a great Monday everyone!
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Finish Up!
The math test went well, although a few kids need to come in at break and finish up.
We are starting a patterning and algebra unit next!
The soccer tournament went well today - despite the rain! Final results will be posted tomorrow...but I'm thinking maybe ONE or TWO of the teams MAY have come in first!!!!!
Have a good night everyone!
Miss Waddell
We are starting a patterning and algebra unit next!
The soccer tournament went well today - despite the rain! Final results will be posted tomorrow...but I'm thinking maybe ONE or TWO of the teams MAY have come in first!!!!!
Have a good night everyone!
Miss Waddell
Monday, October 15, 2012
TEST TOMORROW!
Just a few reminders :
The kids have a math test tomorrow - on angle theories of lines and triangles.
IEP's go home tomorrow for those students on IEP's. Please review the IEP with your child and send back the attached parental notification form by October 26th.
The Intermediate soccer team heads to Guelph - Centennial High School Fields - on Wednesday. Departure time is 730am and return time is 430pm. Any parents are welcome to cheer us on!
Picture retakes are on the 30th of October.
Have a great start to the week!
Miss Waddell
The kids have a math test tomorrow - on angle theories of lines and triangles.
IEP's go home tomorrow for those students on IEP's. Please review the IEP with your child and send back the attached parental notification form by October 26th.
The Intermediate soccer team heads to Guelph - Centennial High School Fields - on Wednesday. Departure time is 730am and return time is 430pm. Any parents are welcome to cheer us on!
Picture retakes are on the 30th of October.
Have a great start to the week!
Miss Waddell
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Pictures!!!
Picture proofs went home today!! Please have a look and if you would like to order a package you can either order online or send in the package to school.
The kids need to have their logos and rough copy of their art assignment at school tomorrow.
Also , there is a music rhythm test next Wednesday....
No math or language homework from me this evening:)
Have a great night!
Miss Waddell
The kids need to have their logos and rough copy of their art assignment at school tomorrow.
Also , there is a music rhythm test next Wednesday....
No math or language homework from me this evening:)
Have a great night!
Miss Waddell
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Short Week!
I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving!!!
A couple of updates for today :
Math quizzes on Angle Theories were handed back yesterday ... please ask your son/duaghter to see the results....
Tonight for homework (also written in their agendas) :
1. Interior Angle Theory of Triangles Work sheet in math
2. There is a french test tomorrow
3. In Art - their logos and rough copies are due
4. Music test on rhythm next Wednesday
Soccer tournament for those on the team is next Wednesday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm at Centennial Sports Fields in Guelph. Parents are welcome!
Take care everyone and have a great night!
Miss Waddell
A couple of updates for today :
Math quizzes on Angle Theories were handed back yesterday ... please ask your son/duaghter to see the results....
Tonight for homework (also written in their agendas) :
1. Interior Angle Theory of Triangles Work sheet in math
2. There is a french test tomorrow
3. In Art - their logos and rough copies are due
4. Music test on rhythm next Wednesday
Soccer tournament for those on the team is next Wednesday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm at Centennial Sports Fields in Guelph. Parents are welcome!
Take care everyone and have a great night!
Miss Waddell
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Fair!
Another week is flying by and I can tell by the buzz in the air that the Erin Fall Fair has arrived!
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 "four square" essay. We have been working on building/writing proper paragraphs - with detail, and then organizing those paragraphs into an essay style piece of writing. We have been working on "introduction" and "conclusion" paragraphs and making sure that they are linked properly to those organized paragraphs. Rough copies were due today..... and once those rough copies have been self-edited, peer edited, and I have read through them , the students move onto a good copy. Good copies can be typed or written, and are due on Tuesday.
In Math, we had a math quiz on Monday and although I haven't marked all of the tests - most kids were quite successful thus far! Great job! Quizzes will be returned on Tuesday. We have moved onto Internal Angle Theory of triangles, and will be working on this for the next week.
In History we are moving through the causes of Confederation, and how Canada reached the signing of Confederation in Charlottetown.
In Phys-ed/ Health, we have finished soccer and have moved onto European hand ball. In health, we continue on with healthy eating. The kids have been much better at bringing in proper gym attire this week - awesome!
I hope everyone has an amazing Thanksgiving! Enjoy the time with family and friends!
Miss Waddell
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 "four square" essay. We have been working on building/writing proper paragraphs - with detail, and then organizing those paragraphs into an essay style piece of writing. We have been working on "introduction" and "conclusion" paragraphs and making sure that they are linked properly to those organized paragraphs. Rough copies were due today..... and once those rough copies have been self-edited, peer edited, and I have read through them , the students move onto a good copy. Good copies can be typed or written, and are due on Tuesday.
In Math, we had a math quiz on Monday and although I haven't marked all of the tests - most kids were quite successful thus far! Great job! Quizzes will be returned on Tuesday. We have moved onto Internal Angle Theory of triangles, and will be working on this for the next week.
In History we are moving through the causes of Confederation, and how Canada reached the signing of Confederation in Charlottetown.
In Phys-ed/ Health, we have finished soccer and have moved onto European hand ball. In health, we continue on with healthy eating. The kids have been much better at bringing in proper gym attire this week - awesome!
I hope everyone has an amazing Thanksgiving! Enjoy the time with family and friends!
Miss Waddell
Monday, October 1, 2012
Monday!
Another week is off and running.....
The kids wrote their math tests today and things look quite positive! We are moving onto interior angle theory.
We finished up our last day of soccer and are moving onto European Handball.
In language we are working on our graphic organizers for our four-square writing activities.
I hope everyone has a fantastic Monday and an even better Tuesday!
Miss Waddell
The kids wrote their math tests today and things look quite positive! We are moving onto interior angle theory.
We finished up our last day of soccer and are moving onto European Handball.
In language we are working on our graphic organizers for our four-square writing activities.
I hope everyone has a fantastic Monday and an even better Tuesday!
Miss Waddell
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