Our Halloween Visitor :)

Big sister, Shania...showing Riley around

Showing off the costume

Look at my Halloween duds!

Pictures!!!

Problem Solving

Problem Solving

More Problem Solving!

Intermediate girls soccer!

Action Shot!

The Team!

Math!

Math Manipulatives!!!

Friday!!!

A few reminders :


Tomorrow is black and orange day - wear anything black and orange to show your school spirit!!!
On Monday - we will celebrate Halloween throughout the entire day : with poetry/drama presentations during core, and treats and costumes during the last period of the day.

The kids have a music rhythm test tomorrow and will be having a science quiz next week.

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Miss Waddell

Career Day!

Hello Everyone!

The grade 8's had a great afternoon in Orangeville at the annual Dufferin Career Day. There were many exhibits for the kids to see and many informative speakers and guests that provided their professional knowledge to our grade 8 students.  The kids represented our school very well and came back with valuable information that will give each student an idea of possible career choices in the future.
Don't forget to sign the math tests that have gone home for you to see.... and return any IEP forms for those students with IEP's.
The kids have gym tomorrow and MUST have their gym clothes at school tomorrow.
Also - some at-home work the kids could be working on : practicing their multiplication drills and skills!!!!

Have a great night!
Miss Waddell

Congrats!

Congratulations to the boys and girls soccer teams!!! They played four AMAZING games in the rain, wind and muck!!!!  The kids - both guys and girls teams -  made it to the championship game and put up a valiant fight but lost in VERY close games!!!  Well done!!!! And thank you to all of the parents who came out to cheer us on! What a fabulous day!!!
This Tuesday afternoon, the grade 8 students are heading to the Orangeville fair grounds for a Career Day information session.  Permission forms went home last week, and need to be returned by Tuesday morning.
Halloween celebrations will take place next Monday - the kids are allowed to wear appropriate costumes, and will have a period for social activities - planned by student council.  Treats and snacks are welcome :)

A quick reminder that all IEP forms (for those students on IEP's)  need to be returned this week.

Have a wonderful Monday!!!

Miss Waddell

Short Week!

Just a quick reminder that IEP's went home (to those kids who have one) for parents to look over.  If there are any changes that need to be made - please let me know as soon as possible, and don't forget to return all required paperwork  :)
On Thursday, the intermediate soccer team heads to Centennial High School in Guelph for their soccer tournament.  The kids need to be at the school by 8:00 am and we head out by 8:15 - please be on time!!  And don't forget to come dressed for the weather - it's supposed to be cold and rainy.

Friday is a PA Day - the kids get a long weekend!

Have a great week everyone!!!

Miss Waddell

Friday!!!

It's FRIDAY :)

A quick reminder that tomorrow the kids have their math test.

The intermediate cross country run was this afternoon , and I would like to say congratulations to Mathew Hope, Bradley Cripps, and Katie Campbell for their great run today!

The intermediate soccer tournament is next Thursday from 8:15 ( be at school by 8) until 2 ( normal time home) at Centennial Sports Fields in Guelph.  Practices will be Monday and Wednesday next week.....

Gym clothes : The kids have gym on Day 4 and Day 5 - and they MUST have their gym clothes at school to change into.  It is important to fully participate in the phys-ed program and each student needs proper gym clothes to do so!

Good luck to the choir members who will be singing the national anthem at the Guelph Storm Game tomorrow night!!!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Miss Waddell

Tuesday!

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend!

Although this week is a short one , it will still be a busy one!  There are quite a few things going on throughout the school and in our room!

Here are the details:

The kids have a history test with Mr. Primeau tomorrow during their history period.

There will be a math test on Friday - which covers all of our geometry unit from start to finish. We have already started reviewing in class for the test.  Our next unit will be Number Sense and Numeration.

Tomorrow we will have a celebration in honour of Clara Marguet - our french exchange student - who has been with us since the beginning of the school year. She is heading back home on Thursday and we wish her the best of luck!

IEP's : for those students who have IEP's - the draft copies of these reports will be sent home by Monday, October 17th.  Please review the IEP's and return to the school as soon as possible - with any changes that you would like to see.  Thank you!

Soccer practice is tonight after school, and band practice is Thursday night after school.

A reminder that the Erin P.S. choir will be singing the national anthem at the Guelph Storm game this Friday night at the Sleeman Centre.  Good luck to all of our singers!!!

Have a great night everyone,

Miss Waddell

Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday is House sports day!!!

From periods 3-6 the kids will be out playing sports and supporting their House!!!  Go Yellow Submarines!!!!!!!

Reminders :
Next week , the kids will have a history test and a math test. Review will be taking place in the classes before each test.

I hope everyone has a great time at the fair, and a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!

Miss Waddell

Quick note!

Hi everyone!

The school newletter is going home this evening.  Although this is a paper copy - Erin Public School is trying to be more environmentally responsible and "go online".  Please note that in this month's school newsletter, there is a letter to all parents/guardians that contains a tear-off that needs to be returned to their child's teacher. The letter serves the following purpose:

- it directs parents to the school website, http://www.ugdsb.on.ca/erinps/ so you can subscribe to an electronic notification that will advise you that the newsletter is ready online - and will reduce paper copies being sent home to each student.

Intermediate soccer practice will be tomorrow (Wednesday) night after school.  And , if most girls can attend, there will be practice on Thursday after school.

Intermediate band practice is Thursday after school.

The choir will be singing at the Guelph Storm game next Friday - October 14th...please speak to Mr. Snowball if you need extra tickets....

Also - there will be a History quiz next Wednesday - HOWEVER, Mr. Primeau is reviewing all material with the kids this week during their next history class.

I hope that takes care of everything :)

Miss Waddell

Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  Here are a few reminders for the up-coming week :

The girls have their HPV shots Tuesday morning.
Intermediate soccer practice will be Wednesday (and possibly Thursday) after school... then final cuts will be made by next week.
Friday is "House Sports" day - from periods 3-6, the kids will be participating in our first House spirit day!  Come dressed in your House colours and prepare to play : road hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball.... the list goes on!!!!  Oh, and don't forget the student/teacher soccer game to follow :)

Don't forget that this weekend is the Erin Fall Fair - and Thanksgiving!!!!  Turkey day!!!!!

Take Care,
Miss Waddell

STUDENT COUNCIL REPS!!!

Reps!

Congrats!

 Today we chose our student council representatives!  Each candidate addressed the class and spoke about why they would make a good leader for 8C and what they would contribute to our classroom, our school, and our community.  Each candidate did a wonderful job of sharing their thoughts with the class.  As a result - we had a really tight race for 8C class reps!  The candidates chosen are :

Bradley Cripps

Mikaela Kucharczek

and subs : Shania Brown and Daniel Lamatia

Congratulations!

Homework this evening : some math was assigned today - a few short questions where the kids need to classify triangles by their angles and side length...and a few "building triangles" questions where the kids need to measure and draw the appropriate triangle.  If anyone needs help - I will be available during nutrition breaks.

Hope you have a great day!

Miss Waddell

Open House!

Hope to see everyone tonight at our Open House/ BBQ this evening from 5:30 - 7:30!
Looking forward to meeting you!

Miss Waddell

Terry Fox!

Hope everyone had a great weekend - the weather was amazing!!!!

Some Reminders :

The Terry Fox run will be held tomorrow during periods 5 and 6.

Gym periods are on day 4 and day 5 every cycle, and the kids must have proper clothing (t-shirt, shorts, sport pants) to participate appropriately in the phys-ed program.

The "About Me" essays are due on Tuesday.

See everyone at Open House on Tuesday night : 5:30-7:30. 

Take care,
Miss Waddell

Trip Snap Shots! Good Times at Island Lake!

"Water Ski"

Take the Lead!

Pond Study!

Instructions

Water Web!!

Trip Time!

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow the class will be going to Island Lake Conservation Area to do their water study and some character-education, and team-building activities.
 Please come to school dressed for the weather, and bring a snack and a drink. Hotdogs and marshmallows will be provided!!! A BIG thank you to Mr. Duijsens for volunteering to come with us!  AWESOME!

Pictures will be posted soon!!!

Miss Waddell

Another Week!

Another week has come and gone!!!

We have had a busy week in Room 18!  From science experiments, to gym challenges, to learning about supplementary and complementary angles.... certainly a busy class!

Here are a few items that you may be interested in knowing before the weekend :)

1. 90% of the kids have brought back their "off-school-property" gym forms AND their science trip forms.
 We still need a few kids to bring them back in - along with their "Parent Brag Sheets"

2. The science trip to Island Lake is next Wednesday - and we still need parent volunteers.  If you are available to help out - even for half a day - please let me know as soon as possible.

3. The kids have a music quiz tomorrow on note names.

4. In language we have been working on their "ME" essays and we are at the brainstorming stage.  Anyone who is not finished their organizer will have it for homework this weekend.

5. In math we have been working on supplementary and complementary angles and most of the kids have been completing their work in class - so no homework has been assigned yet.

Tomorrow, those kids that have returned their permission forms will be heading to Centre 2000 to play tennis at the courts or soccer baseball at the diamonds.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Miss Waddell

Science Experiments

The results!

Viscosity of Fluids!

Tuesday!

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend and enjoyed the warm weather!

We have had a great start to the week!  In class, we have started many activities.  In language we are working on a 4-square writing assignment.  The kids got to choose their topic : Rain Forests are Complex Places OR Pierre-Luc Gangon is One of the Best Skateboarders in Canada.  Each student received a graphic organizer with the information ALREADY on it.  Their job is to develop a good essay, with well-developed paragraphs, around the information already given. Most students finished the task in class, however some students may be finishing this assignment at home tonight.
In math we worked on a "refresher" activity .  We discussed lines, line segments, rays, angles, properties of shapes...and then completed a brief assignment where the kids had to prove to me how much geometry they remembered from last year.  All work was done in class.
In science, we will continue to work on our Fluids unit.  We are going on a trip next Wednesday - the 21st of September - to Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville.  The kids will be doing water studies for half a day (which corresponds to a couple of their science units this year including fluids) and then will be participating in Character-Ed activities for the other half of the day. Permission forms went home today, and the cost is $4.  We also need parent volunteers to join us that day. Please have the forms and money back to the school by the end of the week.

Other info :

1. Music test on Friday - naming notes

2. Parent Brag sheets are due by Friday

3.All other information sheets are due in offfice by Wednesday

4. Magazine sales packages went home yesterday and are to be returned just after Thanksgiving.

I hope everyone has a great week.... see you at Open House on the 27th!

Miss Waddell

FRIDAY!!!

The week went by SO fast! The kids were great and I am looking forward to next week.
Today the kids received a few things that you need to be aware of :

1. The "Parent Brag Sheet"  This is a homework assignment for parents!!! Please read over the Parent Brag Sheet and answer the questions as thoroughly as you can.  This information will help me to program appropriately for the needs of your child.

2. The phys-ed clothing order forms went home - please look over and decide if you will be placing an order.  The clothing is great quality and is reasonable priced.

3. Please return all envelopes with student information sheets/permission forms inside by Monday.

4. Permission forms for "off school-property" gym periods also went home and a re due back next week.

5. Open House id Tuesday, September 27th from 5:30 - 7:00.  BBQ tickets may be pre-ordered for food. Forms went home this week.

I hope I haven't forgotten anything!!  Over the next week or so - we will be getting into a regular routine and  will be feeling a bit more organized - less paperwork to go home!!!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend - enjoy the nice weather,

Miss Waddell

In art class:)

Mr. McLean