8A MATH TEST

INTEGERS MATH TEST

MONDAY JUNE 23 - DAY 4

COMPLETE UNIT REVIEW - page 411-412 - Questions #3-7, 11-14

GRADE 8 GRADUATION REHEARSAL

OUR LAST REHEARSAL FOR GRADE 8 GRADUATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 25th in the AFTERNOON.

ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT to know when and where they need to be. Girls may bring shoes if they would like to for the rehearsal.

Report cards will go out at 3:15pm on that day.

GRADE 8 GRAD PRACTICE

We will be practicing for the graduation ceremony tomorrow - THURS JUNE 19 - Period 6.

Girls - please bring your shoes for the practice.

GRADE 8 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1) FIELD TRIP TOMORROW!! - ALL STUDENTS MUST BRING A PACKED LUNCH TO BE EATEN AT SCHOOL DURING PERIOD 4 - STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO TO YONGE STREET

2) LPCI STUDENTS - Information was handed out today from LP staff which gave a presentation on the Camp Olympia trip for the fall.

8A MATH

Integers Mid - Unit Review

Page 389 - Questions #1-10

Due TUES JUNE 17 - DAY 5

GRADE 7 FRENCH QUIZ AND HOMEWORK

Quiz this Friday, June 20th on à/de + l'article défini. We are reviewing this week. If you did not finish the sheet in class today, finish it for homework. Must be done for tomorrow's class.

GRADE 8 FRENCH QUIZ AND HOMEWORK

Quiz on le partitif and le partitif avec la négation this Friday, June 20th.

If you did not finish the practice sheets in class today, you need to finish them for homework. Due tomorrow.

GRADE 8 FRENCH

Please bring a piece of art (or a picture of a piece of art) to French class with you on Tuesday, June 17th. It can be art that you have made yourself or art that you admire by another artist. You will be given time in class on Tuesday to prepare an oral presentation about it (form of art, theme, description, materials, personal impression). Presentations will be at the end of next week. Rubric and planning sheet will be distributed on Tuesday.  If you forget to bring your own art on Tuesday, you will have to choose from samples provided by Mme Tate (courtesy of Ms. Rix).

7B FRENCH

In class today we finished discussing and correcting the test de lecture and the quiz sur l'inversion et le futur proche. Please have both signed by a parent and return to Mme Tate ASAP.

GRADE 8s - PERMISSION FORM

FIELD TRIP PERMISSION FORM - DUE ASAP

FIELD TRIP DATE: WEDNESDAY JUNE 18th

Field Trip Reminders:

1) $11.00 by cheque - Bedford Park Public School

2) Packed lunch is required - we will be eating during school time -  period 4 - students will not be allowed to go to Yonge Street - all students must bring a packed lunch

3) Students may bring money for concessions

4) We will return at 3:15pm

7A FRENCH

In class today the test de lecture and the quiz sur l'inversion et le futur proche were returned and discussed. Please have both signed by a parent and return to Mme Tate ASAP.

GRADE 8 GEOGRAPHY

Chapter 8 Test and Trade Brochure Project were returned today. Please share the results with your parents.

Notebooks were returned and are meant to be taken home. We will be working on mapping for the remainder of this week and next week.

8A, 8C FRENCH

If you did not complete the worksheet in class today, you must finish it for homework tonight. The side called "Le musee d'art" is practice describing a work of art - use your vocab lists from the unit to help you. The side with the crossword is review of les adverbes en -ment - use your adverb chart to help you.

Grade 8 Science: Water Assignment

Click on the following link to access the water assignment, as well as review the final deadlines for submission of both the assignment and the project.

Keep up the outstanding work for these final projects. We are really excited to put them on display for your graduation.

http://bedfordroom16.blogspot.ca/2014/06/grade-8-science-water-assignment-details.html

GRADE 7 and 8 HEALTH CLASSES

All HEALTH classes with Mr Norris are now PHYS ED classes OUTSIDE for the remainder of the year.

Please ensure that you come prepared with the appropriate change of clothes and shoes for your Health period classes.

8A WEEKEND FOCUS

1) HEALTH - all future Health classes are now PHYS ED classes outside - you must come to class prepared with the appropriate change of clothes and shoes.

2) Come prepared for class on Monday with your Disney movie review devices and DVDs

3) DANCE assignments are due for presentation on MONDAY JUNE 16th.

4) Please ensure that you speak with all your teachers to see if you have any outstanding assignments so that everything is completed for the report card assessments.

8B GEOGRAPHY

Population Pyramid and Map Assignment were handed back today. Please communicate with your parents in terms of your results.

8A WEDNESDAY NIGHT

1) Study for Algebra Test  - THURSDAY - PERIOD 1 & 2

2) Complete Article Paragraph - Disney Article - DUE TOMORROW

3) Be prepared for your Disney movie review tomorrow

4) Dance/Drama presentations - Monday June 16th

GRADE 7 FRENCH TEST

This is a reminder that there will be a reading comprehension test in French class this week:

7A - Wednesday, June 4th
7B - Thursday, June 5th

You will have to read a text that you haven't seen before and answer multiple choice and short answer questions. The text will be related to the themes in our unit Un monde pour tout le monde. You will be allowed to use the textbook, a dictionary and the notes in your binder to help you.

To prepare, you are encouraged to review question words and the vocabulary list from the unit. You should have notes on both of these items in your binder.

7A HISTORY

CHAPTER 8 TEST OUTLINE

DEFINITIONS - 8 MARKS

DIAGRAM (PAGE 148) - 6 MARKS

PARAGRAPH - 6 MARKS

TEST DATE: THURSDAY JUNE 5TH - DAY 2

**NOTEBOOK WILL BE COLLECTED ON THE TEST DATE***

7B HISTORY

1) 'The Rebellions and the Aftermath'

Page 162 - 163

Read and write notes

2) Study for your test for next Wednesday!!!

3) Notebooks to be collected on Wed June 4th.

8A MATH

Solving Equations Algebraically

Page 442 - 443

Questions #1 - 10

DUE: THURS MAY 28th - DAY 3

***Square Roots Test was returned today - please communicate with your parents - parent signature required on tests scoring below 70%***

7B HISTORY TEST

Completed in class today 'Key Figures and Their Roles in the Rebellions' - Page 153-156

1) Complete notes on the section

2) Complete Page 156 - Questions #1-4

CHAPTER 8 TEST OUTLINE

DEFINITIONS - 8 marks

DIAGRAM (pg 148) - 6 marks

PARAGRAPH - 6 marks

TOTAL MARKS - 20

TEST DATE: WED JUNE 4th - DAY 2

***NOTEBOOKS WILL COLLECTED ON THE DAY OF THE TEST****

8A MATH

MID UNIT REVIEW

Page 434 - Questions #1 - 6

Due: Wednesday May 28th - DAY 2

GRADE 8 GEOGRAPHY

 If you were absent today - please complete the following:

1) 'Immigration to Canada' - page 164 - 169
write notes on the section

2) 'Is Canada Failing It's Immigrants?' - page 170
read and complete questions #1 -3

DUE:

8A - Wed May 28th - Day 2

8B - Thurs May 29th - Day 3

8C - Fri May 30 - Day 4

CHAPTER 8 TEST OUTLINE


DEFINITIONS - 6 marks

SHORT ANSWER - 2 marks

DIAGRAM - 3 marks

PARAGRAPH - 9 marks

Pages 152 - 170

TEST DATE: TUESDAY JUNE 3rd - DAY 1

ANY CRICKET STUDENTS WILL WRITE THE TEST ON TUESDAY JUNE 3rd @ 7:30am
in the portable

8A LANGUAGE

'SUPERSIZE ME' ESSAY

DUE: FRIDAY MAY 30th


-Good copy typed
-Title page
-Bibliography (with movie)
-Worksheets from movie
-Rubric


12th Night Tests were handed back today - please return with a parent signature if you scored below 70%.

GRADE 8 FRENCH

Two tests were discussed and corrected in class today and sent home for parent signature:
1. Test de lecture (reading comprehension test)
2. Test de grammaire (test on adjectifs possessifs and passé composé)

Please have these tests signed by a parent and returned to Mme Tate ASAP.

I am happy to go over these tests in greater detail with any student who is interested. I am available at 8:20, morning recess and after school.

7A HISTORY

1) Read ' The Major Events of the Rebellions'

Pages 157 - 161

Complete notes on the section.

You will have a test on Chapter 8 next week - date and outline given in class on Thursday.

2) Chapter 3 Test was returned today. Please communicate your results with your parents. Any tests that scored below 70% must be returned to Ms Brownlee with a parent signature.

8B and 8C GEOGRAPHY

IF YOU MISSED CLASS TODAY DUE TO ABSENCE OR SPORTS - PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU MAKE NOTES ON THE FOLLOWING COVERED IN CLASS TODAY:

'What Are Barriers to Migration?"

Page 160-162

Notes were covered in class. Complete Question #1 (page 162)

DUE next class

GRADE 8 Valedictorian Paragraph

Valedictorian Paragraph

All grade 8 students are welcome to write 1 page speaking to their eligibility for class Valedictorian.

Please include/speak to the following in your written work:

-Academic achievements
-Leadership roles you have taken on in and out of school
-community involvement
-commitment


-general involvement at Bedford Park
- highlight any other experiences or factors that are relevant

DUE: Monday May 26th - Ms Brownlee will collect from your classes during Period 1

GRADE 7/8 IMMUNIZATIONS - MON MAY 26th

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC - MONDAY MAY 26th

GRADE 7 - HEP B - SECOND DOSE

GRADE 8 GIRLS - HPV #3

GRADE 7 FRENCH QUIZ

There will be a quiz on inversion and futur proche next week in French class:

7A (and students from 7B on the track team) - Wednesday, May 28th
7B - Thursday, May 29th

See me for extra help if necessary BEFORE Wednesday. You can drop into my room any morning as of 8:20 a.m.

8A FRENCH HOMEWORK

The following pages must be complete for Monday's French class:
- Les adverbes en -ment
- Détectives et suspects
- Les adverbes en -ment (Fiche reproductible 5)
If you did not complete them in class today, you must do them at home and bring them with you to class on Mon. May 26th. If you need help, I`ll be in my classroom at 8:20 on Monday morning.

Extra credit: Complete the sheet called Les mots français et anglais for Monday.

8B FRENCH HOMEWORK

If you did not complete both sides of the worksheet called "Les adverbes en -ment and Détectives et suspects" in class today, you must complete it for Monday, May 26th. If you need help, I`ll be in my classroom on Monday at 8:20.

8A HEALTH

HEALTH QUESTIONS - Preventing Peer Pressure

DUE: THURS MAY 29th - DAY 3

8A LANGUAGE

'SUPERSIZE ME' ESSAY

Working in class on Friday May 23rd.

ROUGH COPY DUE: MON MAY 26th - DAY 5

EDITING IN CLASS: MON MAY 26th - DAY 5

TYPED GOOD COPY DUE: FRIDAY MAY 30th - DAY 4

7A HISTORY

Finish any uncompleted work from class today.

Page 146-152

- Notes on the section in your notebook

-Questions # 1-3

DUE: FRIDAY MAY 23 - DAY 4

7B FRENCH HOMEWORK

If you did not finish both sides of the worksheet called "Quel pronom?" in class today, you must complete it tonight for homework. We will be taking it up tomorrow. If you need extra help, I will be in my classroom, B7, tomorrow morning at 8:20.

The second sheet, "Les mots interrogatifs," can be handed in for extra credit tomorrow.

8A MATH

CHAPTER 10 - ALGEBRA

Page 419 - Questions #3-8

Page 422 - Questions #2, 5, & 6

DUE: WED MAY 21st - DAY 2

GRADE 8 GEOGRAPHY

Please complete the following from class today: SOCCER BOYS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE BY NEXT CLASS AS WELL

MAKING A THEMATIC MAP OF MIGRATION

Page 144

Complete questions #1 - 3

DUE TO BE HANDED IN:

8A - WED MAY 21st - DAY 2

8B - THURS MAY 22 - DAY 3

8C - FRI MAY 23rd - DAY 4

7B FRENCH

If you have not yet completed the inversion worksheet Refais les questions, you must complete it for homework tonight. Bring it with you to class tomorrow (May 13th).

GRADE 8 GRAD PHOTOS

ALL GRAD PHOTO ORDERS ARE DUE ON THURSDAY MAY 22

THERE ARE NO GRAD PHOTO RETAKES

GRADE 7 HISTORY

1) WAR OF 1812 ASSIGNMENTS - continue to work on your project

DUE DATES:

7A - Thursday May 22 - Day 3

7B - Wednesday May 21 - Day 2

2) Chapter 7 - you will be working on Chapter 7 next week in your core class while the grade 8s are away. Please complete all work by the end of the week.

3) NOTEBOOKS - ALL NOTEBOOKS ARE DUE ON YOUR FIRST CLASS BACK AFTER       THE MAY LONG WEEKEND.

GRADE 7 FRENCH

The quiz on futur proche was corrected in class today and sent home for parent signature. Please return ASAP.

Any students who struggled with the futur proche are strongly encouraged to attend an extra help session next TUESDAY, MAY 13th at 8:10 a.m. sharp in room B7 (the French room). You must pre-register by signing up in Mme Tate's room. You must show Mme Tate your fully corrected quiz signed by your parents by the end of the day on Monday, May 12th.

The current grammar concept we are studying is l'inversion.

8A MATH

UNITS 1-8 CUMULATIVE REVIEW

Complete any unfinished questions from class for tomorrow's class.

Page 360-361

Questions #1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13

DUE: THURS MAY 8th - DAY 4

GRADE 8 - PASSPORTS

PASSPORTS SHOULD BE HANDED IN TO MS BROWNLEE BY NO LATER THAN WED MAY 7th.

8A WEEKEND FOCUS

1) GEOGRAPHY NOTEBOOK - notebooks are due next class - please be prepared to hand them in.

2) MATH TEST - Chapter 8 Math Test - Monday May 5th - please review your booklet over the weekend in order to be prepared for Monday.

3) 9/11 Interview - interview family members about memories from 9/11 - question sheet - due Monday

4) Passports - to Ms Brownlee as soon as possible

GRADE 8 GEOGRAPHY

1) Chapter 5 Test was written today - if you were absent, please see Ms Brownlee as soon as possible next week to find a time to write the test before or after school.

2) Notebook collection - Notebooks will be collected next class. Please ensure they are up-to-date and have all the required notes included in them.

GRADE 8 FRENCH TEST - MAY 8 AND 9

The test for our current unit, Chasse aux indices, will take place over two days - May 8th and 9th.

May 8th will be the reading comprehension portion. You will be given a text to read and will be allowed to use your notes, vocab lists and the lexique at the back of the textbook to determine the meaning of the text and help you answer the reading comprehension questions. Don't forget about the difference between mots amis and faux amis.

May 9th will be the grammar portion of the test. It will include les adjectifs possessifs, le passé composé des verbes reguliers (ER, IR, RE) and le passé composé des verbes irréguliers (you must memorize the 13 participe passés from the chart).

The test will include thinking, communication and application questions.

You may take your binder home at any time to study - just be sure to bring it with you to class daily.

If you would like to take a textbook home, please sign one out with Mme Tate.

GRADE 8 GEOGRAPHY

Chapter 3 Tests were returned today - please sign and return any tests that scored below 70%.

CHAPTER 5 TEST on FRIDAY

8B and 8C GEOGRAPHY

Technological Changes

Page 106-108

1) Read section
2) Write notes
3) Complete question #2

DUE NEXT CLASS

REMINDER CHAPTER 5 TEST - FRIDAY MAY 2

GRADE 7 FRENCH

Futur proche quiz this Friday, April 25th.

Make sure you memorize the conjugation of the verb aller and that you know where to place the ne...pas for negative sentences.

7A and 7B HISTORY PROJECT AND TEST

1) CHAPTER 6 TEST - THURSDAY APRIL 24th - reminder to study throughout next week

2) WAR OF 1812 ASSIGNMENT - to be handed out next class - please come prepared to class with the appropriate materials for research - print out information at home and bring it to class or bring a device to use with Wifi.

WORK PERIODS - week of April 22 and 28.

PROJECT DUE - THURSDAY MAY 8th - DAY 4

8A UPCOMING DATES

LANGUAGE

1) Moving on to documentary / non-fiction unit next week

2) NYC PowerPoint - due May 1st - work periods in class - week of April 22 - be prepared with the proper materials.

MATH

1) 8.2 Estimating Square Roots

Page 331-332

Complete any unfinished questions from class

Questions #2-5, 8, 10, 11-12

DUE: TUESDAY APRIL 22 - DAY 2

2) CHAPTER 8 MATH TEST

Review week of April 28th

TEST DATE: MONDAY MAY 5th


GEOGRAPHY

1) TRADE BROCHURE PROJECT - MON APR 28th

2) CHAPTER 5 TEST - FRI MAY 2nd

HEALTH

Health questions due - Wednesday April 23rd

8A, 8B, and 8C GEOGRAPHY

1) TRADE BROCHURE AND PRESENTATION - DUE: MONDAY APRIL 28th

Please have all sections completed and ready to hand in. Use the rubric and assignment outline for success criteria.

Hand in:
-all rough work
-final copy of brochure
-copy of presentation (script, memory stick with video, website or hard copy of PowerPoint)
-bibliography


2) CHAPTER 5 TEST - Canada's Market Economy -     /20

Definitions - 6 marks

Short Answer - 4 marks

Diagram - 4 marks

Paragraph - 6 marks

TEST DATE: FRIDAY MAY 2nd - DAY 5

8A WEDNESDAY HOMEWORK

1) MATH - 8.1 Constructing and Measuring Squares -
Page 327-328 - Q#1-3, 5 - DUE: WED APR 16th

2) SCENE ADAPTATIONS due for presentation - WED APR 16th

7B GEOGRAPHY

1) If you missed class today - please read and write notes on pages 124-130 - Key Figures from War of 1812 - finish section of Colonel John By


2) Study for Chapter 6 Test - APRIL 24th

3) We started watching DVD on War of 1812 - get notes from someone if you missed class

GRADE 8 FRENCH HOMEWORK

Due Monday, April 14:

Le bâton de hockey volé worksheet. Write the three suspects' timetables in the passé composé, making all necessary changes. For Part B, you do not need to write your answers down but prepare thoughts/ideas for each question so that you are ready to participate during our discussion.

8A must also complete the worksheet called Les groupes de verbes that was handed out on Thursday. (8B and 8C took corrected this work on Friday).

If you need help with vocabulary/translations, consult the wordreference.com website.

8A WEEKEND FOCUS

1) TWELFTH NIGHT ESSAY
    - hand in:
         -edited rough copy
        -typed good copy
        - title page
        - bibliography typed up

DUE: MONDAY APRIL 14th - DAY 3


2) FRENCH SHEET - BOTH SIDES - DUE MONDAY

3) GEOGRAPHY TRADE PROJECT - finish research - start brochure

7B HISTORY

Finish sections we started in class:

-The Major Battles of War of 1812 (page 114-121)
-Effects of the War of 1812 (page 122-123)

Finish notes on the section - we will review on Tuesday.



CHAPTER 6 TEST OUTLINE - WAR OF 1812


FILL-IN-THE- BLANKS - 8 marks

SHORT ANSWER - 6 marks

PARAGRAPH - 6 marks

TOTAL MARKS: 20 marks

Topics:
-Causes of the War of 1812
-Battles of the War of 1812
-Effects of the War of 1812
-Key Figures of the War of 1812

TEST DATE: THURSDAY APRIL 24th - DAY 4

Please see Ms Brownlee in the portable if you have any questions or need help in preparation for the test.

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night Essay - Rough Copy

DUE: FRIDAY APRIL 11th - DAY 2

WE ARE EDITING DURING PERIOD 2 - AM

8A, 8B and 8C GEOGRAPHY

If you missed today's class - get the notes taken on 'Types of Industry' - page 96-101


Chapter 5 Test - Test date: week of April 28th

All students must be finishing up their research for their brochure this weekend. Come to class prepared to work on your brochure for the week of April 14th.

PLEASE COME PREPARED TO CLASS WITH YOUR TEXTBOOK AND NOTEBOOK EVERYDAY.

7A and 7B HISTORY

CHAPTER 6 TEST OUTLINE - WAR OF 1812


FILL-IN-THE- BLANKS - 8 marks

SHORT ANSWER - 6 marks

PARAGRAPH - 6 marks

TOTAL MARKS: 20 marks

Topics:
-Causes of the War of 1812
-Battles of the War of 1812
-Effects of the War of 1812
-Key Figures of the War of 1812

TEST DATE: THURSDAY APRIL 24th - DAY 4

Please see Ms Brownlee in the portable if you have any questions or need help in preparation for the test.

7A HISTORY

Complete 'Key Figure' Sections on 'Tecumseh' and 'Lieutenant-Colonel John By'

Pages 125-130

This is the last section that will be covered on the next test.

Due: MONDAY APRIL 14th - DAY 3

8A MATH REVIEW

Complete any unfinished Probability questions from your math review booklet assigned in class today.

This will help in your preparation for the test tomorrow.

TEST: THURSDAY APRIL 10th - DAY 1

7A HISTORY

The Battles of the War of 1812

Finish the section from class:

Page 119-121 - complete notes on the section

Complete the battle sections on the War of 1812 diagram

DUE: WEDNESDAY APRIL 9th - DAY 5

GRADE 8 GRAD PHOTOS

ATTENTION GRADUATES!! 

GRAD PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN ON:

FRIDAY APRIL 25th IN THE AM

Students will need to wear a white collared shirt/blouse to wear under the gown. 

If not, a white t-shirt is fine.

GRADE 8 HOODIE ORDERS

We want all the Grade 8s to get their Bedford Park Hoodie Orders in for photos for our graduation slideshow and to wear in NYC!!!!!

Get your hoodie orders in ASAP!!!

A portion of the cost will go towards graduation!

8A, 8B and 8C GEOGRAPHY

TRADE BROCHURE PROJECT

Individual project  - work periods in class for week of April 7th and April 14th. Please come prepared with your devices or hard copies of information for work periods in class. You should be getting the work done in class with little to do at home. Marks will be assigned according to what is being produced during class time.

TRADE BROCHURE AND PRESENTATION DUE: MONDAY APRIL 28th - DAY 1

GRADE 8 FRENCH

The final quiz for Salut mon ami was returned to students today and corrected in class. Please have it signed by a parent and return it ASAP. Take a careful look at Partie E and look at the growth from September. (September's response was stapled to the quiz.)

GRADE 7 FRENCH

Last week I returned the "tâche finale" for Salut mon ami to students. We corrected it in class and it was sent home for parent signature. Please return it ASAP. Take a careful look at Partie E and look at the growth from September. (September's response was stapled to the assignment.)

8A WEEKEND FOCUS

1) Study for 12th Night Test - Monday April 7th

2) Study for Health Test - Monday April 7th

3) Math homework

4) MATH TEST - Thurs April 10th

5) Geography Research

6) NYC FORMS DUE MONDAY

7) Field Trip form 'The Kidnapping' - due MONDAY

If you need any help please see Ms Brownlee in the portable.

8A, 8B, and 8C GEOGRAPHY

Continue to work on research for your Trade Brochure

Work periods in class during the week of April 7-11th

Please come to class prepared for learning with the proper materials needed for your research periods.

8A MATH

11.4 Odds For and Against


Page 472 - 473

Questions #1-7

DUE: FRIDAY APRIL 4th - DAY 2

GRADE 7 FRENCH

Homework for Wednesday, April 2nd: Complete the vocabulary sort sheet for chapter 6 (Un monde pour tout le monde). You only have to sort the "vocabulaire de base" from the front side of the sheet.

I'm still waiting for many students to show me parent signatures on the Salut mon ami play rubric and the avoir/être quiz.

8A LANGUAGE TEST

TWELFTH NIGHT TEST

Review your green folder of questions, famous quotes, character review and notes.

FORMAT:

Section 1 - Quotes - 6 marks

Section 2 - Multiple Choice - 14 marks

Section 3 - Matching - 10 marks

Section 4 - Essay - 20 marks

You will ONLY be able to use your novel for SECTION 4.

TEST DATE: MONDAY APRIL 7th - DAY 3

7A HISTORY

REMINDER - Study for your Chapter 3 Test  - APRIL 1st - DAY 4

Please see Ms Brownlee in the portable if you require any extra help to prepare for your test.

7B HISTORY

Please complete your Royal Proclamation of 1763 worksheet before next class (April 1st).

Study for Chapter 3 Test - APRIL 1st - DAY 4

Please see Ms Brownlee in the portable if you require any help before the test.

8A MATH

11.1 Probability Range

Page 458 - 460

Questions #1 - 7, 9 and reflect

DUE: MONDAY MARCH 31st - DAY 3

GRADE 8 FRENCH

Reminder: Salut mon ami quiz tomorrow. Have your own copy of the play script with you in class.  No sharing.

Homework for Monday, March 31st: Complete the vocabulary sort sheet for chapter 2 (Chasse aux indices). You only have to sort the "vocabulaire de base" from the front side of the sheet.

8A WEDNESDAY HOMEWORK

1) Study for Chapter 3 Geography Test - tomorrow!!!

2) Math - page 454-455 Intro to Probability Questions #1 & 2

3) French Quiz - Friday

GRADE 8 GEOGRAPHY

**REMINDER***

STUDY FOR YOUR CHAPTER 3 GEOGRAPHY TEST

THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

7A HISTORY

Attitudes Towards the Quebec Act

Complete both sides of the worksheet based on textbook pages 76 and 82-83.

Worksheet due in class: WEDNESDAY MARCH 26th - DAY 5

8A MATH

MATH REVIEW BOOKLET

We began our extra review in class - finish any unfinished questions as practice for the test tomorrow - we will review the answers in class tomorrow before the test.

DUE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 26th - DAY 5

TEST TOMORROW

GRADE 8 FRENCH

Les jeux olympiques quiz was sent home today for parent signature. The quiz was corrected in class. Please sign and return ASAP.

I am still waiting for many Salut mon ami play rubrics to be signed and returned.

Reminder: Salut mon ami quiz on Friday, March 28th. Have a copy of the play script with you in class.

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT IV, Scenes ii and iii

Questions due: TUESDAY MARCH 25th - DAY 4

8A MATH

UNIT REVIEW #2

Most students finished their work in class today.

If you were absent or did not complete your questions in class - please complete the following for Tuesday.

Page 313-314 - Questions #8 - 13

DUE: TUESDAY MARCH 25th - DAY 4

SPRING FLOWER FUNDRAISER

DEADLINE FOR ORDERS: TUESDAY APRIL 1ST

HELP SUPPORT THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2014!

7B HISTORY

READ Page 68 - 73

'The People of Quebec' Page 70-71 - Write notes on the section

"Carrot and Stick" - Page 73 - Complete question #1 and 2

DUE: FRIDAY MARCH 28th - DAY 2

CONTINUE TO STUDY FOR YOUR TEST on APRIL 1st

8A MATH UNIT REVIEW

CHAPTER 7 UNIT REVIEW

PAGE 312-313

QUESTIONS #1-7

DUE: MONDAY MARCH 24th- DAY 3

8A LANGUAGE

If you missed class today - please read ACT IV, scene iv

Twelfth Night

ACT IV, scene i questions

Worksheet due: MONDAY MARCH 24th - DAY 3

7A FRENCH

Students will be completing the cumulative task for the Salut mon ami unit in class on Wednesday, March 26th and Thursday, March 27th. Students will be encouraged to use their play scripts, vocab lists and previously completed work to find correct answers and ensure proper spelling and punctuation.

GRADE 8 FRENCH

The final quiz for the play Salut mon ami will be in class on Friday, March 28th. Students will be allowed to use their play scripts to find correct answers and ensure proper spelling and punctuation.

7B FRENCH

Students have an assignment about the play Salut mon ami to complete at home and submit in class on Friday, March 28th. This assignment is the cumulative task for the unit. Students are encouraged to use their play scripts, vocab lists and previously completed work to find correct answers and ensure proper spelling and punctuation.

8A GEOGRAPHY

Complete your Aid Project Comparison worksheet if not completed in class.

DUE: MONDAY MARCH 24th - DAY 3

Study for your Chapter 3 Test

TEST OUTLINE:

Paragraph - 6 marks

Diagram - 3 marks

Short Answer - 3 marks

Definitions - 8 marks

TEST DATE: THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

If you need any additional help or review - please see Ms Brownlee in the portable.

8A MATH

7.5 Constructing Angles

Page 302

Questions #1-3, 5-7

DUE: FRIDAY MARCH 21st - DAY 2

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT III, scene iv

Complete question booklet started in class

DUE: FRIDAY MARCH 21st - DAY 2

8C GEOGRAPHY TEST

Complete your Aid Project Comparison worksheet if not completed in class.

DUE: TUESDAY MARCH 25th - DAY 4

Study for your Chapter 3 Test

TEST OUTLINE:

Paragraph - 6 marks

Diagram - 3 marks

Short Answer - 3 marks

Definitions - 8 marks

TEST DATE: THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

If you need any additional help or review - please see Ms Brownlee in the portable.

8B GEOGRAPHY TEST

Complete your Aid Project Comparison worksheet if not completed in class.

DUE: MONDAY MARCH 24th - DAY 3

Study for your Chapter 3 Test

TEST OUTLINE:

Fill-in-the-blanks - 6 marks

Short Answer - 8 marks

Definitions - 6 marks

TEST DATE: THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

If you need any additional help or review - please see Ms Brownlee in the portable.

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT III, scene iii questions

DUE: THURSDAY MARCH 20th - DAY 1

7A HISTORY

Answer the following questions for homework in your notebook.

Carrot and Stick Questions

Page 73 - Question #1 and 2

Read 'Dealing with the Different Groups'

Pages 74-77

Page 77 - complete questions - #1 and 2a

DUE: MONDAY MARCH 24th - DAY 3

8A MATH

2.4 Constructing Bisectors

Page 296-298

Questions #1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 and reflect

Please finish questions that were unfinished in class.

DUE: THURSDAY MARCH 20th - DAY 1

7A AND 7B GEOGRAPHY TESTS

CHAPTER 1 TEST was returned today - please return your test with a parent signature next class if you scored below a 70%.



CHAPTER 3 TEST OUTLINE

DEFINITIONS - 8 marks

DIAGRAM - 3 marks

SHORT ANSWER - 3 marks

PARAGRAPH - 6 marks

TEST DATE: TUESDAY APRIL 1 - DAY 4 (this is not an April Fools' joke!)

8C GEOGRAPHY

For any students who missed class today -

1) please make notes on 'Comparing Levels of Development' - page 53-56 (this section is included on your test next week)

2) Mauritius: A Success Story - page 57

    Complete questions #1-4

DUE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 19TH - DAY 5

REMINDER: CHAPTER 3 TEST - THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

7B HISTORY

If you missed class today:

'The French and First Nations Peoples'

Page 46-49 - notes taken in class


HOMEWORK:
Read 'The Loss of Acadia'  page 50-53 - write notes on this section

DUE: FRIDAY MARCH 21ST - DAY 2

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT III, scenes i and ii

Complete any questions from the worksheet if not completed in class

DUE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 19th - DAY 5

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT II, scene v questions

Complete any questions on the worksheet that were not completed in class.

DUE: TUESDAY MARCH 18th - DAY 4

8A and 8B GEOGRAPHY

For any students who missed class today - 

1) please make notes on 'Comparing Levels of Development' - page 53-56 (this section is included on your test next week)

2) Mauritius: A Success Story - page 57

    Complete questions #1-4

8A - Due: Thursday March 20th - Day 1

8B - Due: Wednesday March 19th - Day 5

REMINDER: CHAPTER 3 TEST - THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

8A MATH

7.6 Creating and Solving Geometry Problems

Page 303-307

Complete any questions that were unfinished in class.

Questions #1-4, 6, 8

DUE: TUESDAY MARCH 18th - DAY 4

GRADE 8 FRENCH

Evaluations of Salut mon ami play presentations were handed out today. They are to be signed by a parent and returned ASAP.  If you would like a copy of your group's performance, please bring a USB key labelled with your name (or put it in a labelled envelope or labelled ziploc bag).

Students were shown their marks for the quiz on faire, mots interrogatifs and asking/answering questions today. These quizzes will be sent home for parent signature after the March Break since some students still need to write it.

8A MATH

MID UNIT REVIEW

Page 292

Questions #1-6

DUE: THURS MARCH 6th - DAY 2

8A, 8B and 8C GEOGRAPHY

1) Chapter 1 Test was returned today - it was reviewed in class - please ensure that you review your notes for the next test

All tests that scored below 70% need to be returned with a parent signature


2) All classes will have a CHAPTER 3 GEOGRAPHY TEST on Comparing Levels of Development
Test outline will be discussed during the first class back from March Break.

TEST DATE: THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT II, scene iii worksheet

Finish any unfinished questions from class

DUE: THURS MARCH 6th - DAY 2

GRADE 7 FRENCH

Evaluations of Salut mon ami play presentations were handed out today. They are to be signed by a parent and returned ASAP.  If you would like a copy of your group's performance, please bring a USB key labelled with your name (or put it in a labelled envelope or labelled ziploc bag).

Avoir and être quizzes were also sent home today for parent signature. Please return ASAP.

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT II, scene i and ii

finish any questions - not completed in class

DUE: WED MARCH 5th - DAY 1

PIZZA LUNCH FORMS

PIZZA LUNCH FORMS DUE APRIL 4th

8A MATH

7.3 Angle Properties of Parallel Lines

Please complete the following if not completed in class today.

Page 287-289

Questions # 2-4, 6, 8, 12

DUE: WED MARCH 5th - DAY 1

8A LANGUAGE

12th NIGHT - ACT I REVIEW - due TUES MARCH 4th

8A, 8B and 8C - NYC ROOM LIST

ROOM LIST TO BE BROUGHT IN THE ENVELOPETO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER BY THURS MARCH 6th.

8A MATH

Page 281-282

7.2 Angles in a Triangle

Complete any unfinished work from class

Questions #2-5, 7-10

DUE: TUESDAY MARCH 4 - DAY 5

GRADE 8 FRENCH QUIZ

Quiz Tuesday, March 4th on "phrases interrogatives" and the verb "faire." You need to know what the question words mean and how to ask and answer questions in complete sentences (based on "infographies"). You also need to memorize the conjugation of the verb "faire." We will continue to practice in class over the next few days.

8A LANGUAGE

1) Twelfth Night
ACT I, Scene iii worksheet

2) Shakespeare Insult Skits

DUE: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26th - DAY 1

8A, 8B and 8C GEOGRAPHY

POPULATION PYRAMID ASSIGNMENT

PAGE 40-41

Complete:

Questions #1-4

Hand in:
-title page
-population pyramid
-typed questions #2-4

DUE:
8A - MONDAY MARCH 3rd - DAY 4
8B - TUESDAY MARCH 4th - DAY 5
8C - MONDAY MARCH 3rd - DAY 4

8C GEOGRAPHY

Finish your notes on the Effects of the Population Boom

Page 38-39

Notes on the 3 paragraphs

DUE WED FEB 26th

PINK DAY

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26th - WEAR PINK!!

7A and 7B HISTORY

CHAPTER 1 TEST - MONDAY FEBRUARY 24th - DAY 4

Please see Ms Brownlee with any questions prior to the test.

GRADE 7 FRENCH

Quiz in Mlle Ho's class next week, February 25/26. You need to know how to conjugate the verbs avoir and être and the meaning of expressions with avoir and être.

8A CORE

FOCUS THIS WEEK:

1) CHAPTER 4 MATH TEST - study for this!

2) Shakespeare Webquest - due Thurs Feb 20th - DAY 2

3) Geography - calculating population density - due tomorrow - Wed - DAY 1

4) Shakespeare Quiz - Mon Feb 24 - DAY 4

5) Speeches all this week - practice!!

7A HISTORY

If you are missing any notes due to absence, please ensure that you get them from a classmate.

Please complete the following if not completed in class:

1)  Page 41 - Questions #1, 2

DUE: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21st - DAY 3

2) Continue to study for your Chapter 1 Test - MONDAY FEBRUARY 24th - DAY 4

Please see Ms Brownlee if you have any questions or need help with preparing for the test.

8A, 8B, 8C Visual Arts

Photography project now over due!Thank you to those students who already submitted work - some very interesting images created!

8A WEEKEND FOCUS

LANGUAGE

1) Practice Speeches for presentation next week (TUES - FRI)

2) Short Story rough and good copies (typed) due TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH - DAY 5

MATH

1) UNIT REVIEW - page 175-176 - Questions #2, 4-6, 10, 17-19, 22-24 - Due TUES FEB 18th

2) MATH TEST - THURS FEB 20th

GEOGRAPHY

1) GEOGRAPHY CHAPTER 1 TEST - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH - DAY 5

2) GEOGRAPHY Page 31 Question #4 - Calculating Population Density - Due WED FEB 19th

GRADE 8 GEOGRAPHY

REMINDER TO STUDY FOR YOUR CHAPTER 1 TEST

on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18th

7A & 7B HISTORY

CHAPTER 1 TEST OUTLINE     /20

DEFINITIONS - 8 marks

SHORT ANSWER - 6 marks

PARAGRAPH - 6 marks

TEST DATE: MONDAY FEBRUARY 24 - DAY 4



7B - Impact of French on the First Nations worksheet - due Tuesday February 18th - Day 5

8A and 8B GEOGRAPHY

GEOGRAPHY

Finish calculating population densities worksheet started in class

Page 31 - Question #4

8A - DUE: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19th -DAY 1

8B -DUE: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18th - DAY 5

8A CHAPTER 4 MATH TEST

CHAPTER 4 MATH TEST - FRACTIONS AND DECIMALS

Test will include the following sections:

-4.1 Comparing and Ordering Fractions
-4.2 Adding Fractions
-4.3 Subtracting Fractions
-4.5 Multiplying Fractions
-4.7 Dividing Fractions
-4.8 Converting between Decimals and Fractions
-4.9 Dividing between 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001

TEST DATE: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20th - DAY 2

8A MATH

4.8 Converting Between Decimals and Fractions

Complete any unfinished questions from class

Page 167-168

Questions #2-5, 9, & 10

DUE: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12 - DAY 2

8A LANGUAGE

FOCUS FOR THE NEXT WEEK:

1) Short Story rough copy due Friday February 14th - DAY 4

2) Short Story good copy typed due Tuesday February 18th - DAY 5

3) Shakespeare Webquest - due Thursday February 20th - DAY 2

4) Shakespeare Quiz - Monday February 24th - DAY 4

5) Shakespeare Skit - Due Wednesday February 26th - DAY 1

GRADE 7 FRENCH

A reminder that Salut mon ami play presentations are tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12th.  All groups must be ready to present - with all props, materials and costumes. NO EXCUSES!

8A SPEECHES

Memorize and practice speeches this week

Speeches will be presented in class from Tuesday February 18 - Friday February 21st
(you already know your order)

We will have practice sessions during Language periods this week

7A HISTORY

CHAPTER 1 HISTORY TEST - start studying Chapter 1 information - format will be given next class


TEST DATE: MONDAY FEBRUARY 24th - DAY 4

8A WEEKEND FOCUS

DUE FOR MONDAY FEBRUARY 10 - DAY 5

1) French Plays

2) Speeches due on notecards***

DUE FOR TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11 - DAY 1

1) SCIENCE TEST

2) GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS (page 14-15 Q#1 & 2)

3) COURSE SELECTION SHEETS (hard copy - NORTHERN AND LPCI ONLY)

8C GEOGRAPHY

TOPOGRAPHIC MAP

Page 14-15

QUESTIONS #1-4

DUE: MONDAY FEBRUARY 10TH - DAY 5

7A HISTORY

Complete page 17 Questions #1&2 if not completed in class today.

DUE: MONDAY FEBRUARY 10 - DAY 5

Grade 8 Visual Arts

Reminder: Digital Photography project due Friday February 14 .   There are still some students who have not handed in their proposals.

Please load your 5 pictures onto a memory stick, or print if you have easy access to a printer.

GRADE 8 SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION

Students have been handed a hard copy of course selection sheets for only NORTHERN and LAWRENCE PARK.

Please have them filled in and returned to your homeroom teacher by Tuesday February 11th.

OLYMPIC SPIRIT DAY

WEAR YOUR TEAM CANADA CLOTHING OR RED AND WHITE TO SUPPORT OUR CANADIAN OLYMPIC TEAM!!!!

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7TH

8A, 8B AND 8C - GEOGRAPHY TEST

CHAPTER 1 TEST

FORMAT:

DEFINITIONS - 7 MARKS

SHORT ANSWER - 3 MARKS

DIAGRAM - 4 MARKS

PARAGRAPH - 6 MARKS

TEST DATE: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH - DAY 5

8A and 8B GEOGRAPHY

TOPOGRAPHIC MAP

Page 14-15

QUESTIONS #1-4

8A - DUE: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11TH - DAY 1

8B - DUE: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7TH - DAY 4

8A MATH

MID UNIT REVIEW

Please complete any unfinished math from class today.

Page 156

Questions #1-6, 8-13

DUE: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7th - DAY 4

GRADE 8 FRENCH

Salut mon ami play presentations start on Monday, February 10th.  All groups must be ready to present on Monday - with all props, materials and costumes. NO EXCUSES!

8A, 8B, & 8C GEOGRAPHY

Where Communities Locate

Pages 9-13

Questions #1-4

8A and 8B - Due: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6th - DAY 3

8C - Due: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7th - DAY 4

8A MATH

4.5 Multiplying Fractions

Finish any incomplete work from class

Page 153-155

Questions #2-5, 7, 9, 10

DUE: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5TH - DAY 2

8A Language

SHORT STORY PLOT DIAGRAM

DUE TOMORROW - WED FEB 5th- DAY 2

8A LANGUAGE

SHORT STORIES

Rough copy due FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14 for editing and revision in class

Typed up good copy of story due TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH

GRADE 8 GIRLS - HPV SHOT #2 - FEBRUARY 13

8A MATH

4.3 SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS

Page 146-147

Complete questions #1 - 4, 6, 9, 11 and 12

DUE: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4th - DAY 1

8B and 8C GEOGRAPHY

We began a review of basic map skills - please complete the worksheet if not completed in class.

DUE: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4 - DAY 1

BLUE MOUNTAIN INFORMATION

Our ski trip is tomorrow!

Meeting outside Bedford Park at 6:45am - sharp!!   Students will be responsible for getting their equipment on and off the bus themselves.

BUS #1 - ASHTON AND KLUPSCH

BUS #2 - CHAN AND PERSAUD

BUS #3 - DAVIS

BUS #4 - ALL GRADE 8s 

Skiing from 9:30 - 3:30 (rentals) 3:45 (own)

Mandatory check in with Ms Davis at the South Lodge between 12-2:00pm - lunch break

Students ARE NOT PERMITTED to go to the Village. There is a Beavertail Hut on one of the hills and the South Lodge also has snacks and food to purchase.

Scheduled Departure from Blue Mt -  4:15pm       

Arrival back at Bedford (between 6:30pm-7:00pm)

Please ensure that your child knows how they are getting home once dropped off back at the school.

NON-SKIERS -

Mme Tate will be her room to receive any NON SKI TRIP students.

Looking forward to a great Ski Day at Blue!

FRENCH - GRADES 7 & 8

Students will have class time the week of Feb. 3 - 7 to prepare their group presentation of the play. There should be no need to meet as a group outside of French class periods. Have all materials necessary to have a productive week in class (i.e. props, costumes, filming equipment, art materials - material needs vary depending on presentation option).

All students have been given feedback regarding pronunciation, fluency and expression of their play lines. Students should continue practicing at home on their own (using the DVD as support). Mme Tate has a few extra copies of the DVD if you'd like to borrow one. You can also book an appointment outside class time for one-on-one practice with Mme Tate. You also have the option of bringing in a USB memory stick for Mme Tate to copy a recording of your character's lines so you can practice at home.

8A Language

TO BE COMPLETED IN CLASS - NOT AT HOME:

SPEECHES ROUGH COPY DUE: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7th

SPEECH PRESENTATIONS - WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17-21st

SHORT STORY - DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14th

8A MATH

Complete any work that was not finished in class today.

4.1 Comparing and Ordering Fractions

Page 137-138

Questions #1-4, 6, 8, 9 and Reflect

DUE: TUES JAN 28 - DAY 1


**REMINDERS**

1) NOTEBOOKS ARE BEING COLLECTED TOMORROW

2) CHAPTER 6 TEST TOMORROW!

Visual Arts grade 8

Digital Photography project: A one page proposal is now due. (See details on class handout) Include one paragraph describing theme, materials, location, type of shot. Also include 5 thumbnail sketches of each possible photo.
Final series of 5 photographs due by February 14, on a memory stick. (Printed photos also accepted but not necessary)

8A MATH

CHAPTER 6 REVIEW BOOKLET

complete booklet that we started in class - this is review and practice for your test

DUE: MONDAY JANAURY 27 - DAY 5

7A & 7B GEOGRAPHY

Notebooks will be collected tomorrow - Day 4 - THURSDAY JANUARY 23 in class.

8A, 8B and 8C TESTS

Just a reminder to students - please come prepared for your subject when you have a test.

You should not be asking to borrow pencils or erasers from a teacher or other students while writing a test. It is your responsibility to come prepared.

8A MATH

Most students finished their work and use their time wisely in class today. Please complete the following if not completed in class:

CHAPTER 6 - UNIT REVIEW

Page 262

Questions #1 -10

DUE: THURSDAY JANUARY 23 - DAY 4

We will take up the unit review and continue with review tomorrow before your test.

TEST DATE CHANGED: TUESDAY JANUARY 28 - DAY 1

GRADE 7 AND 8 FRENCH POSTCARD MARKS

Marks for the postcard assignment were distributed today together with the postcards. Parents, ask your child to show you how they did.

8B, sorry I forgot to return your work today. You'll get it tomorrow.

8A MATH

6.5 Surface Area of a Cylinder

Page 260

Questions #1-6 and Reflect

DUE: TUESDAY JANUARY 21st - DAY 2

8A HOMEROOM REMINDERS

8A please focus on the following this weekend:

LANGUAGE ARTS

1. Study for your SHORT STORY TEST on MONDAY JANUARY 20th

2. Continue your speech research - we will be writing them in class next week

3. Skits - performed in class on Monday

MATH

1. Volume of a Cylinder - Page 255 - Q#1-4 and reflect - Due Monday

2. Chapter 6 Math Test - Monday January 27th - review next week

HISTORY

1. Study for History Test - Wednesday January 22nd

8A MATH

6.4 Volume of a Cylinder

Page 255

Questions #1-4 and reflect

Please finish those questions that you were unable to complete in class.

DUE: MONDAY JANUARY 20th - DAY 1

GRADE 7 FRENCH

IR verb tests were corrected in class last week and sent home for parent signature. Parents, if you have not seen the test yet, ask your child to show it to you or you may send me an email to follow up (lesya.tate@tdsb.on.ca).

Post card assignments were due on Friday, Jan. 10. A number of students have not handed them in yet.

3 page verb package due tomorrow. RE verb package due next time you see Mlle Ho.

Students were assigned their roles for the play Salut mon ami. Practice reading your lines with proper pronunciation (use the DVD as a model) with the goal to have your lines memorized over the next week or so. Students will be recording their lines for assessment purposes over the next few classes.

Individual oral interviews will be taking place in class over the next week. Students will be asked a couple of general questions and then will be asked to describe two pictures.

GRADE 8 FRENCH

IR verb tests were corrected in class last week and sent home for parent signature. Parents, if you have not seen the test yet, ask your child to show it to you or you may send me an email to follow up (lesya.tate@tdsb.on.ca).

Post card assignments were due on Friday, Jan. 10 (8A, 8C) or Monday, Jan. 13 (8B). A number of students have not handed them in yet.

3 page verb package due tomorrow.

Students were assigned their roles for the play Salut mon ami. Practice reading your lines with proper pronunciation (use the DVD as a model) with the goal to have your lines memorized over the next week or so. Students will be recording their lines for assessment purposes over the next few classes.

Individual oral interviews will be taking place in class over the next week. Students will be asked a couple of general questions and then will be asked to describe two pictures.

8A, 8B and 8C HISTORY

History tests were returned today - please communicate with your parents and have parents sign and return any tests that received below a 70% to Ms Brownlee

8A CIRCLE MATH TEST

CHAPTER 6 MATH TEST - CIRCLE UNIT

REVIEW SECTIONS:

-6.1 Investigating Circles

-6.2 Circumference of a Circle

-6.3 Area of a Circle

-6.4 Volume of a Cylinder

-6.5 Surface Area of a Cylinder

TEST DATE: MONDAY JANUARY 27 - DAY 5

8A, 8B and 8C NORTHERN OPEN HOUSE

Students that are attending the day time open house for Northern tomorrow must return their permission form to their homeroom teacher by tomorrow morning.

A packed lunch is required as we will be eating in the classroom during class time before we leave. Students will not be able to go to Yonge Street.

8A, 8B and 8C HISTORY TEST

HISTORY TEST

Please review all your notes that we have taken since January 6th.

Sections to be tested on:
-Three Provinces and a Territory (page 83-86)
-Building a Transcontinental Railway (page 98-102)
-Louis Riel (page 106-107)
-How Did Women's Roles Change? (page 155 - 157)
-English-French Tensions (page 167-170)

FORMAT:
-Fill-in-the-Blanks
-Multiple Choice
-True/False
-Short Answer

TEST DATE: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22 - DAY 3

8A MATH

CIRCLE MID UNIT REVIEW

Page 252

Questions #1 - 12

DUE: THURSDAY JANUARY 16 - DAY 4

GRADE 8 GRAD TRIP MEETING

Temple and Temple will make a presentation for our upcoming NYC Grad Trip on
Monday January 13th @ 6:30pm in Room 30.

Please bring a photocopy of your child's passport.

8A SPEECH ARTS

Start research on your speech over the weekend

Come prepared to class on Monday January 13th to continue your research in class.

8A MATH

6.2 Circumference of a Circle

page 245-246

Questions #1 - 10

Due: MONDAY JANUARY 13th - DAY 1

8A SHORT STORY TEST

SHORT STORY TEST

Review your notes on:

-elements of a short story
-literary elements
-review story questions

TEST DATE: MONDAY JANUARY 20th - DAY 1

GRADE 7 AND 8 FRENCH

Bonne et heureuse année 2014! This week in French class students have been designing and creating a postcard to send to me from a place or activity during their winter break. They were taught the proper format for a postcard and were given the information to include in the address, date and salutation. We also brainstormed possibilities for the 2-3 sentences they need to write in the present tense. Students are to colour the stamp and the picture. Any students who did not complete the assignment in class must have it done for Friday, Jan. 10th. It was sent home for completion today.

Note: 8B postcards will be sent home on Thursday and will be due Mon. Jan. 13 (extra time because of cancelled class due to LPCI visit).

7B postcards were collected at the end of class today. They had extra class periods to work on it.

GRADE 8 NYC GRAD TRIP

Official Dates:

MONDAY MAY 12 - FRIDAY MAY 16th, 2014

GRAD TRIP INFO MEETING presented by Temple and Temple:

MONDAY JANUARY 13th @ 6:30pm in Room 30

Please bring a photocopy of your child's passport

8A MATH

6.1 Investigating Circles

Page 238 - Question #1

Page 240-241 - Questions #1 - 7

DUE: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8th - DAY 3

8A LANGUAGE ARTS

Short Story: The Life of Walter Mitty

Finish questions #1 - 3 if unfinished in class

DUE: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8th - DAY 3

GRADE 8 LPCI OPEN HOUSE

Grade 8 Lawrence Park CI Open House (during the school day) - Wednesday January 8th

PLEASE BRING A LUNCH TO EAT AT SCHOOL BEFORE WE LEAVE - You will not be permitted to go to Yonge Street as we will need to eat during Period 4. We will return to Bedford Park around 3:30pm.


Lawrence Park CI -  EVENING OPEN HOUSE - Thursday January 9th at 7:00pm

GRADE 7 & 8 BLUE MOUNTAIN FORMS

BLUE MOUNTAIN FIELD TRIP FORMS are due to your homeroom teacher as soon as possible.

If you are unable to attend please return the Permission Form with the 'NO' section filled in.

SKI DAY - FRIDAY JANUARY 31st

Visual Art Gr.7 and 8

Final drawing(s) due January 13th. Students to create a drawing using conte crayon, that explores the illusions of space and expresses some mood or mystery. Open studio time available mornings at 8 am.