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
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
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
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