Tomorrow is our Skate-a-thon!!!!
Donations of $5 per student. All proceeds will go to our phys-ed program, and there will be treats available after skating!
All Geography projects - Anywhere on Earth - are overdue. They were due at the beginning of the week. Each student can send them to me on the cloud.
Integer math test results have been returned to the kids. Overall, they did quite well!
We head over to Centre 2000 on Monday to visit with the seniors. Monday is Bingo Day!
Monday is also a full-day dress rehearsal for Wizard of Oz.
Floor Hockey tournament is next Friday.
Have a great day!
Miss Waddell
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
What's going on???
Well - it seems like we will be off and running from now...until June!
Here we go!!!
Our language program looks like this :
March/April : writing magazine/news articles....working on our "inventions" media activities
April/May : finishing our magazine/news articles and starting our speeches (grade 8 speech competition in late May!)... finishing our media activities
May/June : finishing speeches and writing argumentative essays
June : a class novel study and a grade 8 trip related assignment
Math :
For the next three weeks we are studying circles! Circumference, radius, diameter, pi....and all things circles.
The kids will be getting their integer tests back by mid-week.
Geography :
Anywhere On Earth presentations are being presented starting tomorrow. We are moving on to learning about population density and human settlement patterns.
Art :
We will be trying our hand at cartooning!!
Phys-ed :
We are finishing floor hockey and badminton and we will start lacrosse and ultimate Frisbee soon. In our health studies, we are focused on life-saving first aid like CPR.
April 7- April 11 :
Here we go!!!
Our language program looks like this :
March/April : writing magazine/news articles....working on our "inventions" media activities
April/May : finishing our magazine/news articles and starting our speeches (grade 8 speech competition in late May!)... finishing our media activities
May/June : finishing speeches and writing argumentative essays
June : a class novel study and a grade 8 trip related assignment
Math :
For the next three weeks we are studying circles! Circumference, radius, diameter, pi....and all things circles.
The kids will be getting their integer tests back by mid-week.
Geography :
Anywhere On Earth presentations are being presented starting tomorrow. We are moving on to learning about population density and human settlement patterns.
Art :
We will be trying our hand at cartooning!!
Phys-ed :
We are finishing floor hockey and badminton and we will start lacrosse and ultimate Frisbee soon. In our health studies, we are focused on life-saving first aid like CPR.
Here are some other important updates :
March 28 : School fundraiser!! Skate-a-thon!!!
March 31st : visit with seniors
April 3 : Skills Canada - information coming from Mr. Wain
April 4 : Floor hockey tournament
Erinspiration
Week :
7th -11:15 -Kathryn Cooper K to 8 assembly
8th -9:15 -Bax Family assembly -K to 8 -they support
an aboriginal community in Manitoba and are going to tell us about it!
9th -Loretta Penny -9:00-K to 6 11:45 -7/8
10th -Isabelle Baird assembly -4-8
11th -School Spirit Day -wacky socks/wacky
hair/student/staff game /school photo
Any parents are welcome to our Erinspiration events!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Updates!
Another week is off to a great start!!!
Here are some important updates from Room 18:
Math : We are almost finished our integer unit. and there will be a test on Friday. And next week we will move on to learning about the properties of circles.
Language : we have been doing some creative writing, some presentations on the Olympics, and some guided reading. We will soon be moving onto persuasive writing, and how to write a proper news/magazine article.
Geography : we are studying various countries (of the students choosing), and looking at things like population, area, economy, political situation, ethnicities, landforms, etc. We will be shifting our focus to population density, and investigating what density means and how it relates to different countries.
Phys-ed/Health : we are moving on to tennis , and learning about first aid.
Art : a self-directed research project will begin this Friday. Details will follow soon!
Reminders:
School floor hockey try-outs are second break every day this week.
I think that's all for now!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Here are some important updates from Room 18:
Math : We are almost finished our integer unit. and there will be a test on Friday. And next week we will move on to learning about the properties of circles.
Language : we have been doing some creative writing, some presentations on the Olympics, and some guided reading. We will soon be moving onto persuasive writing, and how to write a proper news/magazine article.
Geography : we are studying various countries (of the students choosing), and looking at things like population, area, economy, political situation, ethnicities, landforms, etc. We will be shifting our focus to population density, and investigating what density means and how it relates to different countries.
Phys-ed/Health : we are moving on to tennis , and learning about first aid.
Art : a self-directed research project will begin this Friday. Details will follow soon!
Reminders:
School floor hockey try-outs are second break every day this week.
I think that's all for now!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Hockey!
The intermediate school hockey team had an amazing run at the Beacon Cup tournament in Orangeville these past two days!
Well done to all the players from our room! Photos to follow tonight!
FANTASTIC!!!
Miss W.
Well done to all the players from our room! Photos to follow tonight!
FANTASTIC!!!
Miss W.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Wednesday!
A few reminders for this chilly Wednesday :
Tomorrow the band and the Wizard of Oz cast will be headed to Guelph to the Guelph Music Festival.
Tomorrow the class heads over to Centre 2000 for our visits with the seniors.
Next Monday and Tuesday, our school hockey teams will be heading to Orangeville to complete in the Beacon Cup. All information has gone home regarding the tournament, although if you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. LeBlanc or myself at the school.
Assignments that are due : Making an Impact Writing assignment and math Infographics are past due. Friday is the last day to submit these. Destination Sochi activities are being presented next week.
The will be an integer quiz on Monday.
I think that's all for now :)
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Tomorrow the band and the Wizard of Oz cast will be headed to Guelph to the Guelph Music Festival.
Tomorrow the class heads over to Centre 2000 for our visits with the seniors.
Next Monday and Tuesday, our school hockey teams will be heading to Orangeville to complete in the Beacon Cup. All information has gone home regarding the tournament, although if you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. LeBlanc or myself at the school.
Assignments that are due : Making an Impact Writing assignment and math Infographics are past due. Friday is the last day to submit these. Destination Sochi activities are being presented next week.
The will be an integer quiz on Monday.
I think that's all for now :)
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Busy Busy Busy!!!!
It has been a week since the last blog update!! Too long!!!
Here we go!!!!
I hope you had a wonderful Family Day weekend!
Here is what's up in Room 18 :
Language :
The kids are finishing their Making An Impact essay. Rough copies are done, self and peer editing has been done in class, and good copies are due Monday, the 24th of February. Destination Sochi Olympic travel activities are due next week as well. We are moving into a creative reading and writing unit with a few opportunities for the kids to demonstrate their skills and explore their imaginations - details to follow soon!
Math :
We are working our way through our integers unit. Most of the activities are completed in class, however, a few kids may need some time at home to finish things up. I am also in our room at every break for any extra help the kids may need.
History/Geography :
We are finishing history this week. Our first geography unit involves taking a "snap shot" look at other countries around the world and comparing them to Canada. We will quickly move into a population distribution/density unit. Many cool things are planned for this unit!
Art :
The last period to finish their pointillism art will be either tomorrow or Friday.
Gym :
Our badminton unit is on the go! The kids love it! Our healthy-eating menu search is also coming along quite nicely too!
DATES TO REMEMBER :
Tomorrow - basketball players are headed to Guelph to represent our team at the tournament.
Tomorrow - four of our students will be participating in a math competition at the high school
Friday - white and red day - support our Olympic athletes!!
Friday - culminating math activities - INFORGRAPHICS are due.
Monday - Making an Impact essays are due.
As I said - BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!!!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Here we go!!!!
I hope you had a wonderful Family Day weekend!
Here is what's up in Room 18 :
Language :
The kids are finishing their Making An Impact essay. Rough copies are done, self and peer editing has been done in class, and good copies are due Monday, the 24th of February. Destination Sochi Olympic travel activities are due next week as well. We are moving into a creative reading and writing unit with a few opportunities for the kids to demonstrate their skills and explore their imaginations - details to follow soon!
Math :
We are working our way through our integers unit. Most of the activities are completed in class, however, a few kids may need some time at home to finish things up. I am also in our room at every break for any extra help the kids may need.
History/Geography :
We are finishing history this week. Our first geography unit involves taking a "snap shot" look at other countries around the world and comparing them to Canada. We will quickly move into a population distribution/density unit. Many cool things are planned for this unit!
Art :
The last period to finish their pointillism art will be either tomorrow or Friday.
Gym :
Our badminton unit is on the go! The kids love it! Our healthy-eating menu search is also coming along quite nicely too!
DATES TO REMEMBER :
Tomorrow - basketball players are headed to Guelph to represent our team at the tournament.
Tomorrow - four of our students will be participating in a math competition at the high school
Friday - white and red day - support our Olympic athletes!!
Friday - culminating math activities - INFORGRAPHICS are due.
Monday - Making an Impact essays are due.
As I said - BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!!!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Things To Do!
Here is our Room 18 list :
Things To Do List :
1. Please review your son or daughter's report card and return the tear-off portion to the school by early next week. If you wish to discuss the report card, please contact me at the school.
2. Blue skating permission forms went home today. We are going skating on Thursday afternoon ( periods 5 and 6), and the cost is $2. Please sign the blue form - reading the "helmet" portion of the form carefully! Helmets are to be worn unless you give permission for your son or daughter to go skating without one. Any parents interested in coming with us are more than welcome!
3. History presentations are beginning tomorrow. Each student knows what they are responsible for.
4. Infographic culminating math activities are due on the 19th of February. The kids chose this as their due day - and this gives them quite a substantial amount of time to complete this assignment.
5. Pictures for art need to be at school tomorrow, in order for the kids to start their Pointillism paintings.
6. In language, the kids should be finished their "Making an Impact" organizers by the end of the week. They will have a chunk of class time to work on these this week.
7. TRIP REGISTRATIONS AND FIRST INSTALLMENTS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 15TH. Packages went home a month ago with all pertinent information. If you have any questions - let me know!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Things To Do List :
1. Please review your son or daughter's report card and return the tear-off portion to the school by early next week. If you wish to discuss the report card, please contact me at the school.
2. Blue skating permission forms went home today. We are going skating on Thursday afternoon ( periods 5 and 6), and the cost is $2. Please sign the blue form - reading the "helmet" portion of the form carefully! Helmets are to be worn unless you give permission for your son or daughter to go skating without one. Any parents interested in coming with us are more than welcome!
3. History presentations are beginning tomorrow. Each student knows what they are responsible for.
4. Infographic culminating math activities are due on the 19th of February. The kids chose this as their due day - and this gives them quite a substantial amount of time to complete this assignment.
5. Pictures for art need to be at school tomorrow, in order for the kids to start their Pointillism paintings.
6. In language, the kids should be finished their "Making an Impact" organizers by the end of the week. They will have a chunk of class time to work on these this week.
7. TRIP REGISTRATIONS AND FIRST INSTALLMENTS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 15TH. Packages went home a month ago with all pertinent information. If you have any questions - let me know!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Snowy Week!
It's been another wintery week at EPS!
We started the week with some REALLY good oral book reports! The kids have chosen some amazing books to read, and the way they have been presented to the class demonstrates how much they enjoyed their reading material. There are a few more kids presenting tomorrow and Monday.
Our other language activities have included a lot of Olympic material. As the winter Olympics begin in Sochi, Russia, we will be following our athletes on Team Canada over the next few weeks.
In math, the kids are working on their culminating activities in Data Management. The activity is to create an infographic on a topic or theme of their choice. Infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge. These graphics present complex information quickly and clearly. The devices include charts, diagrams, graphs, maps and lists. Each student has been given an outline of the expectations for their infographics, and things are coming along well. Due dates for final assignments will be determined next week.
History is wrapping up! We are working our way through the Canada at the Turn of the Century. Once we are finished, we start out geography unit. More info on our geography unit in the weeks to come!
In phys-ed we are starting badminton, and continuing with our fitness rotations. School basketball teams have been picked and the tournament is on February 20th at the University of Guelph. Permission forms will be sent home by the coaches soon.
Our hockey team has its tournament coming up in March - details will follow soon.
Report cards go out today! The kids and I will go over everything regarding each page of the report. They have also filled in their own "Learning Skills" portion of the report that will come home as well. This is a snap-shot of their own thoughts on their own learning skills. Please review the reports with your son or daughter, and complete the parent portion to be returned to school. If you have any questions about the report, or if you wish to speak to me- please feel free to contact me at the school.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
We started the week with some REALLY good oral book reports! The kids have chosen some amazing books to read, and the way they have been presented to the class demonstrates how much they enjoyed their reading material. There are a few more kids presenting tomorrow and Monday.
Our other language activities have included a lot of Olympic material. As the winter Olympics begin in Sochi, Russia, we will be following our athletes on Team Canada over the next few weeks.
In math, the kids are working on their culminating activities in Data Management. The activity is to create an infographic on a topic or theme of their choice. Infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge. These graphics present complex information quickly and clearly. The devices include charts, diagrams, graphs, maps and lists. Each student has been given an outline of the expectations for their infographics, and things are coming along well. Due dates for final assignments will be determined next week.
History is wrapping up! We are working our way through the Canada at the Turn of the Century. Once we are finished, we start out geography unit. More info on our geography unit in the weeks to come!
In phys-ed we are starting badminton, and continuing with our fitness rotations. School basketball teams have been picked and the tournament is on February 20th at the University of Guelph. Permission forms will be sent home by the coaches soon.
Our hockey team has its tournament coming up in March - details will follow soon.
Report cards go out today! The kids and I will go over everything regarding each page of the report. They have also filled in their own "Learning Skills" portion of the report that will come home as well. This is a snap-shot of their own thoughts on their own learning skills. Please review the reports with your son or daughter, and complete the parent portion to be returned to school. If you have any questions about the report, or if you wish to speak to me- please feel free to contact me at the school.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Monday, February 3, 2014
Book Reports!
We need a little bit more time to finish our Language Rotations, so book report presentations have been moved forward one day. Presentations start tomorrow. The kids have known their order since we picked names last week. Looking forward to hearing the reports :)
Miss Waddell
Miss Waddell
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Thursday!
It's been another busy week in Room 18!
Here's the scoop :
In language we are back to Language Rotations. The kids are reading, writing and investigating the Winter Olympics in Sochi. One of the projects were are working is "Destination Sochi". The kids are working in groups or three, and have officially become travel agents. Their task is to plan an all-inclusive trip to Sochi, Russia. The trip has to include "the entire package" : travel tickets, accommodation, Olympic events, transportation to and from events, cultural activities, etc. The final activity is to produce a video or presentation highlighting the trip that they have organized for their clients.
Book reports presentations begin next week. The kids were randomly chosen today - the kids now know what day next week they will be presenting. The book report outline was handed out the first day back after winter break, so the kids should be ready to present their books.
In math, we are winding up our Data Management unit. The kids have a few more activities to complete, and a culminating activity will be handed out early next week. NO quizzes or tests in this unit - just a culminating activity to prove their knowledge of the unit.
In art, we are working on a Pointillism activity. This involves using tiny dots that will produce a bigger picture. The kids have been asked to bring in a picture that they want to reproduce using the pointillism technique.
In phys-ed we are dancing, playing badminton, floor hockey, and fitness. School badminton try-outs are still taking place, and final cuts will be made by the end of next week.
Information packages for the grade 8 trip went home last week. Registration and payments are sent directly to Evolve Tours. If you have any questions regarding the trip, please let me know.
Report cards go home on the 6th of February.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Here's the scoop :
In language we are back to Language Rotations. The kids are reading, writing and investigating the Winter Olympics in Sochi. One of the projects were are working is "Destination Sochi". The kids are working in groups or three, and have officially become travel agents. Their task is to plan an all-inclusive trip to Sochi, Russia. The trip has to include "the entire package" : travel tickets, accommodation, Olympic events, transportation to and from events, cultural activities, etc. The final activity is to produce a video or presentation highlighting the trip that they have organized for their clients.
Book reports presentations begin next week. The kids were randomly chosen today - the kids now know what day next week they will be presenting. The book report outline was handed out the first day back after winter break, so the kids should be ready to present their books.
In math, we are winding up our Data Management unit. The kids have a few more activities to complete, and a culminating activity will be handed out early next week. NO quizzes or tests in this unit - just a culminating activity to prove their knowledge of the unit.
In art, we are working on a Pointillism activity. This involves using tiny dots that will produce a bigger picture. The kids have been asked to bring in a picture that they want to reproduce using the pointillism technique.
In phys-ed we are dancing, playing badminton, floor hockey, and fitness. School badminton try-outs are still taking place, and final cuts will be made by the end of next week.
Information packages for the grade 8 trip went home last week. Registration and payments are sent directly to Evolve Tours. If you have any questions regarding the trip, please let me know.
Report cards go home on the 6th of February.
Take care,
Miss Waddell
Sunday, January 26, 2014
This week!
Hopefully this week, we will have a full five days at school!
There is so much going on in room 18!
Here we go.....
In math, we continue with our Data Management unit.....one page of homework went home on Friday to complete for Monday.
In language, we are doing "all things Olympics"! In our Language rotations this week, we are travelling to Sochi, Russia for the games. The kids are planning a virtual trip for the weeks of the winter Olympics, we are learning about the culture and traditions of the people of Russia.... the list goes on.
The "Making an Impact" writing assignment is still in its early stages - organizers will be completed this week, and by next week the kids should be on their rough copies.
The trial of Louis Riel went very well last week, and we will be wrapping up history this week, and moving on to geography next week.
In phys-ed we are focusing on fitness and dance - which has been quite interesting! The kids have been participating quite well in both activities.
Green grade 8 trip packages were handed out to the kids last week. Please read through everything with your son or daughter , as there is important information that you need to be aware of for registration purposes. If you have ANY questions regarding the trip - please let me know.
Course selection sheets have been completed and if the kids ( or parents ) are wanting to make any changes, now is the time. I will be collecting and submitting all forms this week.
Have a great start to the week!
Miss Waddell
There is so much going on in room 18!
Here we go.....
In math, we continue with our Data Management unit.....one page of homework went home on Friday to complete for Monday.
In language, we are doing "all things Olympics"! In our Language rotations this week, we are travelling to Sochi, Russia for the games. The kids are planning a virtual trip for the weeks of the winter Olympics, we are learning about the culture and traditions of the people of Russia.... the list goes on.
The "Making an Impact" writing assignment is still in its early stages - organizers will be completed this week, and by next week the kids should be on their rough copies.
The trial of Louis Riel went very well last week, and we will be wrapping up history this week, and moving on to geography next week.
In phys-ed we are focusing on fitness and dance - which has been quite interesting! The kids have been participating quite well in both activities.
Green grade 8 trip packages were handed out to the kids last week. Please read through everything with your son or daughter , as there is important information that you need to be aware of for registration purposes. If you have ANY questions regarding the trip - please let me know.
Course selection sheets have been completed and if the kids ( or parents ) are wanting to make any changes, now is the time. I will be collecting and submitting all forms this week.
Have a great start to the week!
Miss Waddell
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Another Week!
Here are a few updates for this week :)
On Thursday, we are heading to the seniors program at the high school - 12:15 - 1:00 pm. We are looking forward to playing some games...
College Heights Secondary School is at Erin P.S. today to present and promote their school to the kids.
Next Tuesday, Erin District H. S. is coming over to talk to the kids about course selection as well.
We are definitely getting the kids ready for grade nine! Their course selection sheets are due back into school by tomorrow. I will be sending them BACK home for your FINAL look over - as all teachers have completed their recommendations for course levels (applied or academic). They are due back next WEDNESDAY. The course selection sheets are submitted to the high school next week. If you have ANY questions - please contact me at the school.
Last but not least : Book Reports are to be presented the first week of February. All of the students have been given an outline - with expectations and a rubric - and we will be randomly picking out of a hat, those students that will be presenting first.
I think that's it for now :)
Miss Waddell
On Thursday, we are heading to the seniors program at the high school - 12:15 - 1:00 pm. We are looking forward to playing some games...
College Heights Secondary School is at Erin P.S. today to present and promote their school to the kids.
Next Tuesday, Erin District H. S. is coming over to talk to the kids about course selection as well.
We are definitely getting the kids ready for grade nine! Their course selection sheets are due back into school by tomorrow. I will be sending them BACK home for your FINAL look over - as all teachers have completed their recommendations for course levels (applied or academic). They are due back next WEDNESDAY. The course selection sheets are submitted to the high school next week. If you have ANY questions - please contact me at the school.
Last but not least : Book Reports are to be presented the first week of February. All of the students have been given an outline - with expectations and a rubric - and we will be randomly picking out of a hat, those students that will be presenting first.
I think that's it for now :)
Miss Waddell
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
Interesting week!
It's been an interesting first week back!
The snow days/ice days last week definitely changed things up for the first part of January! However, it is business as usual in room 18!
Here are a few reminders for a Monday afternoon :
Graduation Pictures are this Thursday!!! Information packages went home last week - and they have all the purchasing/ordering information included.
Grade 9 Information Night at Erin District High School is this Thursday night at 7:00pm.
Grade 9 Information Night at College Heights in Guelph is this Wednesday night at 7:00pm.
Friday is a PA Day.
Due dates :
Culminating activities for novel studies were due TODAY. The gallery walk (sharing of all grade 8 classes) will be on Thursday afternoon, period 6. All parents are welcome!
Catching Fire movie reviews were due TODAY! Most kids are finished...and I expect all assignments to be in tomorrow.
Patterning and Algebra quizzes were sent home for you to see - last week. Please look over the quizzes - the kids were quite successful!
We have started our dance unit - anyone wanting to move and groove with us - please come out every Day 1, period 4 :)
I think that's it for now!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
The snow days/ice days last week definitely changed things up for the first part of January! However, it is business as usual in room 18!
Here are a few reminders for a Monday afternoon :
Graduation Pictures are this Thursday!!! Information packages went home last week - and they have all the purchasing/ordering information included.
Grade 9 Information Night at Erin District High School is this Thursday night at 7:00pm.
Grade 9 Information Night at College Heights in Guelph is this Wednesday night at 7:00pm.
Friday is a PA Day.
Due dates :
Culminating activities for novel studies were due TODAY. The gallery walk (sharing of all grade 8 classes) will be on Thursday afternoon, period 6. All parents are welcome!
Catching Fire movie reviews were due TODAY! Most kids are finished...and I expect all assignments to be in tomorrow.
Patterning and Algebra quizzes were sent home for you to see - last week. Please look over the quizzes - the kids were quite successful!
We have started our dance unit - anyone wanting to move and groove with us - please come out every Day 1, period 4 :)
I think that's it for now!
Take care,
Miss Waddell
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