Tuesday December 20, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 309 #14-34 due Thursday Jan. 5
• Writing:  Narrative due Wednesday.  
• Spelling:  Lesson 5 due (and test) Thursday Jan. 5
• Monthly News:  December package is due Wednesday.

Notices:

• Spirit Days:  Pajama and potluck day tomorrow.  Bring your Secret Santa gift and potluck item.
• Tuesday we will be having a Hot Chocolate Sale.  Grade 5-8 will be at the afternoon recess.  One cup of hot chocolate and one candy cane for $1. 
• Wednesday there will be a dance from 12:45-2:30.  Early dismissal at 2:30 that day.  
• School will return January 5, 2017! 

Monday December 19, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 309 #14-34 due Thursday Jan. 5
• Writing:  Narrative due Wednesday.  We will be typing them up in class on Tuesday, so be ready to type them then.
• Spelling:  Lesson 5 due (and test) Thursday Jan. 5
• Monthly News:  December package is due Wednesday.

Notices:

• Skating Dec. 20 (dress warm for the walk).  We will be allowing hockey if they have a helmet with a mask and gloves.
• Spirit Days:  Tuesday (ugly Christmas sweaters and socks), Wednesday (Pajama day)
• Tuesday we will be having a Hot Chocolate Sale.  Grade 5-8 will be at the afternoon recess.  One cup of hot chocolate and one candy cane for $1. 
• Wednesday there will be a dance from 12:45-2:30.  Early dismissal at 2:30 that day.  
• School will return January 5, 2017! 

Friday December 16, 20176

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 303 #6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14 due Monday
• Writing:  Narrative due Wednesday Dec. 21.  We will be typing them up in class on Tuesday Dec. 20, so be ready to type them then.
• Health:  Collage due Monday
• Spelling:  Lesson 5 due (and test) Thursday Jan. 5
• Monthly News:  December package is due Wednesday.

Notices:

• Skating Dec. 20 (dress warm for the walk).
• Spirit Days:  Monday (sparkle day), Tuesday (ugly Christmas sweaters and socks), Wednesday (Pajama day)
• Tuesday we will be having a Hot Chocolate Sale.  Grade 5-8 will be at the afternoon recess.  One cup of hot chocolate and one candy cane for $1. 
• Wednesday there will be a dance from 12:45-2:30.  Early dismissal at 2:30 that day.  
• School will return January 5, 2017! 

Thursday December 15, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 298 #4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15 due Friday
• Writing:  Narrative due Wednesday Dec. 21.  We will be typing them up in class on Tuesday Dec. 20, so be ready to type them then.
• Health:  Collage due Monday
• Spelling:  Lesson 5 due (and test) Thursday Jan. 5
• Monthly News:  December package is due Wednesday.

Notices:

• Skating Dec. 20 (dress warm for the walk).
• Next Week spirit days:  Monday (sparkle day), Tuesday (ugly Christmas sweaters and socks), Wednesday (Pajama day)
• Tuesday we will be having a Hot Chocolate Sale.  Grade 5-8 will be at the afternoon recess.  One cup of hot chocolate and one candy cane for $1. 
• Wednesday there will be a dance from 12:45-2:30.  Early dismissal at 2:30 that day.  
• School will return January 5, 2017! 

Wednesday December 14, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 298 #4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15 due Friday
• Writing:  Narrative due Wednesday Dec. 21.  We will be typing them up in class on Tuesday Dec. 20, so be ready to type them then.
• Health:  Collage due Monday
• Spelling:  Lesson 5 due (and test) Thursday Jan. 5
• Monthly News:  December package is due Wednesday December 21.

Notices:

• Skating Dec. 20 (dress warm for the walk).
• Next Week spirit days:  Monday (sparkle day), Tuesday (ugly Christmas sweaters and socks), Wednesday (Pajama day)
• Tuesday we will be having a Hot Chocolate Sale.  Grade 5-8 will be at the afternoon recess.  One cup of hot chocolate and one candy cane for $1. 
• Wednesday there will be a dance from 12:45-2:30.  Early dismissal at 2:30 that day.  
• School will return January 5, 2017! 

Tuesday December 13, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 291 #4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13 due tomorrow
• Social Studies:  Systems of Government Poster Project due tomorrow
• Writing:  Narrative due Wednesday Dec. 21.  We will be typing them up in class on Tuesday Dec. 20, so be ready to type them then.
• Current Event:  Westjet Christmas due tomorrow
• Spelling:  Lesson 5 due (and test) Thursday Jan. 5
• Monthly News:  December package is due Wednesday December 21.

Notices:

• Skating Dec. 20 (dress warm for the walk).
• Christmas concert (we are not performing, but if you have other children who are) will be on Tuesday and Thursday

Monday December 12, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 291 #4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13 due Wednesday
• Social Studies:  Systems of Government Poster Project due Wednesday 
• Writing:  Narrative due Wednesday Dec. 21.  We will be typing them up in class on Tuesday Dec. 20, so be ready to type them then.
• Monthly News:  December package is due Wednesday December 21.

Notices:

• Skating the morning of tomorrow (dress warm for the walk) and December 20.
• Christmas concert (we are not performing, but if you have other children who are) will be on Tuesday and Thursday

Friday December 9, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 284 #4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 due Monday
• Social Studies:  Systems of Government Poster Project due Wednesday 
• Writing:  Narrative due Wednesday Dec. 21.  We will be typing them up in class on Tuesday Dec. 20, so be ready to type them then.
• Monthly News:  December package is due Wednesday December 21.

Notices:

• Skating the morning of December 13 and December 20.
• Christmas concert (we are not performing, but if you have other children who are) will be on December 13 and 14.
• Oranges order due Monday.

Thursday December 8, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 274 #7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 due Friday
• Social Studies:  Systems of Government Poster Project due Wednesday 
• Writing:  Narrative due Wednesday Dec. 21.  We will be typing them up in class on Tuesday Dec. 20, so be ready to type them then.
• Monthly News:  December package is due Wednesday December 21.

Notices:

• Skating the morning of December 13 and December 20.
• Christmas concert (we are not performing, but if you have other children who are) will be on December 13 and 14.
• Oranges order due Monday.

Wednesday December 7, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 274 #7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 due Friday
• Social Studies:  Systems of Government Poster Project due Wednesday December 14
• Writing:  Narrative due Wednesday Dec. 21.  We will be typing them up in class on Tuesday Dec. 20, so be ready to type them then.
• Monthly News:  December package is due Wednesday December 21.

Notices:

• Girls basketball tryouts will be Thursday. 
• Skating the morning of December 13 and December 20.
• Christmas concert (we are not performing, but if you have other children who are) will be on December 13 and 14.
• Oranges order due Monday Dec. 12.

Tuesday December 6, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 266 #4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 due tomorrow.
• Social Studies:  Systems of Government Poster Project due Wednesday December 14
• Monthly News:  December package is due Wednesday December 21.

Notices:

• Girls basketball tryouts will be Tuesday and Thursday next week. 
• Skating the morning of December 13 and December 20.
• Christmas concert (we are not performing, but if you have other children who are) will be on December 13 and 14.

Monday December 5, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 282 #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 due tomorrow.
• Social Studies:  Systems of Government Poster Project due Wednesday December 14
• Monthly News:  December package is due Wednesday December 21.

Notices:

• Girls basketball tryouts will be Tuesday and Thursday next week. 
• Book orders have gone home.  If you are interested, please have the orders in to Mrs. Adams (LRT) tomorrow.

Thursday December 1, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Test on Monday
• Social Studies:  Systems of Government Poster Project due Wednesday December 14
• Spelling:  Lesson 4 Assignment and Test Monday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday

Notices:

• Girls basketball tryouts will be Tuesday and Thursday next week. 
• Book orders have gone home.  If you are interested, please have the orders in to Mrs. Adams (LRT) by Tuesday.
• No School Friday (PD Day)

Wednesday November 30, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Test on Thursday
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 263 #1-12 due Thursday
• Social Studies:  Systems of Government Poster Project due Wednesday December 14
• Spelling:  Lesson 4 Assignment and Test Monday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday

Notices:

• Boys basketball tryouts are Wednesday (grade 8's) and Thursday (grade 6 and 7).
• Girls basketball tryouts will be Tuesday and Thursday next week. 
• Book orders have gone home.  If you are interested, please have the orders in to Mrs. Adams (LRT) by Tuesday.
• No School Friday (PD Day)

Tuesday November 29, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Test on Thursday
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 263 #1-12 due Thursday
• Spelling:  Lesson 4 Assignment and Test Monday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due tomorrow

Notices:

• Boys basketball tryouts are Wednesday (grade 8's) and Thursday (grade 6 and 7).
• Girls basketball tryouts will be Tuesday and Thursday next week. 
• Book orders have gone home.  If you are interested, please have the orders in to Mrs. Adams (LRT) by Tuesday.
• No School Friday (PD Day)

Monday November 28, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 273 #1, 2, 4, 8 due tomorrow
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 260 #4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 due tomorrow
• Spelling:  Lesson 4 Assignment and Test Monday
• Word Work:  Sentence Workbook due Tuesday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat. 
• Boys basketball tryouts are Tuesday (grade 8's) and Wednesday (grade 6 and 7).
• Girls basketball tryouts will be Tuesday and Thursday next week. 

Friday November 25, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 2252 #3, 4, 5, 6, 10 due Monday
• Spelling:  Lesson 4 Assignment and Test Monday Dec. 5
• Word Work:  Sentence Workbook due Monday
• V.O.W:  "Don't let technology replace your humanity" due Monday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.  
• Movie Night is tonight.

Thursday November 24, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 246 #5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 due tomorrow
• V.O.W:  "Don't let technology replace your humanity" due Monday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat. 
• Movie Night is on Friday.
• There will be a bake sale Friday to support Men's Health.  You can wear a mustache in honour of Movember.

Wednesday November 23, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 264 #4, 5, 6, 7 due tomorrow
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 239 #6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16 due tomorrow
• V.O.W:  "Don't let technology replace your humanity" due Monday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.
• Mary Brown's lunch is on tomorrow.  
• Movie Night is on Friday.
• There will be a bake sale Friday to support Men's Health.  You can wear a mustache in honour of Movember.

Tuesday November 21, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 264 #4, 5, 6, 7 due Thursday
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 239 #6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16 due Thursday
• Reading:  The "Tell Tale Heart" questions due tomorrow.
• V.O.W:  "Don't let technology replace your humanity" due Monday
• Word Work:  Quotation page due Wednesday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.
• Mary Brown's lunch is on Thursday.  
• Movie Night is on Friday.
• There will be a bake sale Friday to support Men's Health.  You can wear a mustache in honour of Movember.

Monday November 21, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 264 #4, 5, 6, 7 due Thursday
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 239 #6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16 due Thursday
• V.O.W:  "Don't let technology replace your humanity" due Monday
• Word Work:  Quotation page due Wednesday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.
• We will be walking to WKC to watch their musical "Catch Me If You Can" the morning of Tuesday.
• Mary Brown's lunch is on Thursday.  
• Movie Night is on Friday.
• There will be a bake sale Friday to support Men's Health.  You can wear a mustache in honour of Movember.

Friday November 18, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Math on my own sheets 7.1 and 7.2 due Monday
• Current Event:  Article on "An American Tragedy" from the New Yorker due Monday
• Word Work:  Quotation page due Wednesday
• Social Studies:  Campaign Project due Wednesday.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.
• We will be walking to WKC to watch their musical "Catch Me If You Can" the morning of Tuesday.
• Mary Brown's lunch is on Thursday.  
• Movie Night is on Friday.

Thursday November 17, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Worksheet due tomorrow.
• Grade 8 Math:  Test Tomorrow.
• Social Studies:  Campaign Project due Wednesday.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.
• We will be walking to WKC to watch their musical "Catch Me If You Can" the morning of Tuesday Nov. 22.
• Mary Brown's lunch is on Thursday Nov. 24.  

Tuesday November 15, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 159 #1-30 due Thursday.  Test Friday.
• Social Studies:  Campaign Project due Wednesday.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.
• We will be walking to WKC to watch their musical "Catch Me If You Can" the morning of Tuesday Nov. 22.
• Mary Brown's lunch is on Thursday Nov. 24.  

Monday November 14, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 159 #1-30 due Thursday.  Test Friday.
• Social Studies:  Campaign Project due Wednesday Nov.16.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• Science:  Test on Volume and Mass tomorrow
• V.O.W:  Remembrance Day video response due Monday
• Spelling:  Assignment and Test Monday November 14
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.
• We will be walking to WKC to watch their musical "Catch Me If You Can" the morning of Tuesday Nov. 22.
• Mary Brown's lunch is on Thursday Nov. 24.  Orders must be in by tomorrow.

Tuesday November 8, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 155 #4, 7, 10, 11 due Monday.
• Social Studies:  Campaign Project due Wednesday Nov.16.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• V.O.W:  Remembrance Day video response due Monday
• Spelling:  Assignment and Test Monday November 14
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Conference Day is Wednesday November 9 (No regular classes)
• No School Thursday Nov. 10 (PD day) and Friday Nov. 11 (Remembrance Day)
• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.
• We will be walking to WKC to watch their musical "Catch Me If You Can" the morning of Tuesday Nov. 22.
• Mary Brown's lunch is on Thursday Nov. 24.  Orders must be in by Tuesday Nov. 15.

Friday November 4, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 151 #3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 due Tuesday
• Social Studies:  Campaign Project due Wednesday Nov.16.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• V.O.W:  Remembrance Day video response due Monday
• Spelling:  Assignment and Test Monday November 14
• Arts Ed:  Surrealism face due Monday
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Conference Day is Wednesday November 9 (No regular classes)
• Remembrance Day Service will be on Tuesday November 8 at 10:45
• No School Thursday Nov. 10 (PD day) and Friday Nov. 11 (Remembrance Day)
• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.
• We will be walking to WKC to watch their musical "Catch Me If You Can" the morning of Tuesday Nov. 22.
• Mary Brown's lunch is on Thursday Nov. 24.  Orders must be in by Tuesday Nov. 15.

Thursday November 3, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 145 #4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13 due tomorrow
• Social Studies:  Campaign Project due Tuesday Nov.15.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• V.O.W:  Remembrance Day video response due Monday
• Writing:  Poem published in Google Classroom due Friday.
• Spelling:  Assignment and Test Monday November 14
• Arts Ed:  Surrealism face due Monday
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Conference Day is Wednesday November 9
• Remembrance Day Service will be on Tuesday November 8 at 10:45
• No School Thursday Nov. 10 (PD day) and Friday Nov. 11 (Remembrance Day)
• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.
• We will be walking to WKC to watch their musical "Catch Me If You Can" the morning of Tuesday Nov. 22.
• Mary Brown's lunch is on Thursday Nov. 24.  Orders must be in by Tuesday Nov. 15.

Wednesday November 2, 2016

Homework: 

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 139 #4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 due tomorrow
• Social Studies:  Campaign Project due Tuesday Nov.15.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• V.O.W:  Remembrance Day video response due Monday
• Writing:  Poem published in Google Classroom due Friday.
• Spelling:  Assignment and Test Monday November 14
• LA:  Retell due tomorrow.
• Arts Ed:  Object Drawing and Surrealism Portraits due Friday.
• Science:  Density and Matter test tomorrow.
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Conference Day is Wednesday November 9
• Remembrance Day Service will be on Tuesday November 8 at 10:45
• No School Thursday Nov. 10 (PD day) and Friday Nov. 11 (Remembrance Day)
• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.
• We will be walking to WKC to watch their musical "Catch Me If You Can" the morning of Tuesday Nov. 22.

Tuesday November 1, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Lesson 2.4 Practice Questions due tomorrow
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 132 #3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 due tomorrow
• Social Studies:  Campaign Project due Tuesday Nov.15.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• V.O.W:  Remembrance Day video response due Monday
• LA:  Retell due tomorrow.
• Arts Ed:  Object Drawing and Surrealism Portraits due Friday.
• Science:  Density and Matter test tomorrow.
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• Conference Day is Wednesday November 9
• Remembrance Day Service will be on Tuesday November 8 at 10:45
• No School Thursday Nov. 10 (PD day) and Friday Nov. 11 (Remembrance Day)
• Wear a had day to support the United Way will be on Tuesday Nov. 29.  The cost is $1 to wear a hat.
• We will be walking to WKC to watch their musical "Catch Me If You Can" the morning of Tuesday Nov. 22.

Monday October 31, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 128 #1-10 due Tuesday
• Social Studies:  Campaign Project due Tuesday Nov.15.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5.
• Arts Ed:  Object Drawing and Surrealism Portraits due Friday.
• Science:  Density and Matter test tomorrow.
• Monthly News:  Issue 3 due Wednesday Nov. 30

Notices:

• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 
• Conference Note went home.  The date says Thursday, November 9.  Thursday November 10th is a PD Day.  CONFERENCE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9.

Friday October 28, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 128 #1-10 due Tuesday
• Health:  Three Day Meal Plan due Monday  (remember to include a grocery list and 2 recipes).
• Social Studies:  Campaign Project due Tuesday Nov.15.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Science:  Density and Matter test Monday.
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday 

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 
• Halloween Dance on Friday.   The family dance is from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm and dance for grade 6-8 from 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm.
• Conference Note went home.  The date says Thursday, November 9.  Thursday November 10th is a PD Day.  CONFERENCE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9.
• Orange and Black Day is Monday.

Thursday October 27, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 62-64 #1(a-e), 2(a-e), 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 due tomorrow.
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 125 #5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 17 due tomorrow.
• Health:  Three Day Meal Plan due Monday  (remember to include a grocery list and 2 recipes).
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 
• Halloween Dance on Friday.   The family dance is from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm and dance for grade 6-8 from 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm.
• Conference Note went home.  The date says Thursday, November 9.  Thursday November 10th is a PD Day.  CONFERENCE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9.

Wednesday October 26, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 118 #4, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 due tomorrow
• LA:  Comma Page due tomorrow
• Health:  Three Day Meal Plan due Monday  (remember to include a grocery list and 2 recipes).
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 
• Halloween Dance on Friday.   The family dance is from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm and dance for grade 6-8 from 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm.

Tuesday October 25, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 38-39 #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 due tomorrow
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 113 #5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13 due tomorrow
• Health:  Three Day Meal Plan due Monday  (remember to include a grocery list and 2 recipes).
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 
• Halloween Dance on Friday.   The family dance is from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm and dance for grade 6-8 from 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm.

Monday October 24, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 108 #5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 due Tuesday
• Current Event:  NBC News fires Billy Bush over lewd Donald Trump tape due tomorrow
• Arts Ed:  Object drawings (#4, 5, 6) due tomorrow (6 in total)
• Health:  Three Day Meal Plan due Monday October 31 (remember to include a grocery list and 2 recipes).
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 

Friday October 21, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 108 #5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 due Tuesday
• V.O.W:  Children See, Children Do response due Monday
• Arts Ed:  Object drawings (#1, 2, 3) due Monday (6 in total)
• Health:  Three Day Meal Plan due Monday October 31 (remember to include a grocery list and 2 recipes).
• Social Studies:  Types of Government Test Monday.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 
• Picture forms (if you are interested in ordering) are due Monday.

Thursday October 20

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Fractions worksheet due tomorrow
• V.O.W:  Children See, Children Do response due Monday
• Health:  7 Day Food Log due tomorrow.  Three Day Meal Plan due Monday October 31 (remember to include a grocery list and 2 recipes).
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 

Wednesday October 19, 2016

Homework:

• Science: Mass and Volume Lab due tomorrow
• V.O.W:  Children See, Children Do response due Monday
• Health:  7 Day Food Log due Friday.  Three Day Meal Plan due Monday October 31 (remember to include a grocery list and 2 recipes).
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 
• A "Parent Information Night" went home to the youngest and only child to inform you of meetings regarding the new Plainsview School.

Tuesday October 18, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Assessment tomorrow
• Grade 8 Math:   Assessment tomorrow
• Science: Mass and Volume Lab due tomorrow
• V.O.W:  Children See, Children Do response due Monday
• Health:  7 Day Food Log due Friday 
• Social Studies:  Mock Legislative Debate Wednesday.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 

Monday October 17, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Assessment Tuesday
• Grade 8 Math:   Assessment Wednesday
• V.O.W:  Children See, Children Do response due Monday
• Health:  7 Day Food Log due Friday 
• Social Studies:  Mock Legislative Debate Wednesday.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 
• The Grade 8's will be participating in a morning of activities with Winston Knoll Feeder Schools.  We will be walking to George Lee (approx. 1/2 hour walk) for OUTDOOR activities.  Be at the school by 8:45 so we can get prepared to leave as the bell rings.  Dress for the weather (mornings are chilly).

Friday October 14, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Assessment Tuesday
• Grade 8 Math:   Assessment Wednesday
• Health:  7 Day Food Log due Friday 
• Social Studies:  Mock Legislative Debate Wednesday.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 
• The Grade 8's will be participating in a morning of activities with Winston Knoll Feeder Schools.  We will be walking to George Lee (approx. 1/2 hour walk) for OUTDOOR activities.  Be at the school by 8:45 so we can get prepared to leave as the bell rings.  Dress for the weather (mornings are chilly).

Thursday October 13, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Assessment Tuesday
• Grade 8 Math:   Assessment Tuesday.
• Health:  7 Day Food Log due Friday October 21
• Social Studies:  Mock Legislative Debate Wednesday.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 

Wednesday October 12, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  1.7 Math Sheet due tomorrow.
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 56 #18-27 due tomorrow.  Assessment Tuesday.
• Spelling:  Assignment and Test tomorrow 
• Health:  7 Day Food Log due Friday October 21
• Social Studies:  Mock Legislative Debate Wednesday.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 

Tuesday October 11, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 36 #1, 2 due tomorrow
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 49 #4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16 due tomorrow
• Spelling:  Assignment and Test Thursday 
• Health:  7 Day Food Log due Friday October 21
• Social Studies:  Mock Legislative Debate Wednesday.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 

Thursday October 6, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 33-34 #1(a), 2, 3, 5 due Tuesday.
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 43 #3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 due Tuesday.
• Spelling:  Assignment and Test Thursday 
• Health:  Ad Logic Assignment due Tuesday.
• Social Studies:  Mock Legislative Debate Wednesday.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• No School Friday (PD Day) and No School Monday (Thanksgiving Monday).
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 

Wednesday October 5, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 33-34 #1(a), 2, 3, 5 due Tuesday.
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 43 #3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 due Tuesday.
• Spelling:  Assignment and Test Thursday Oct. 13.
• Science:  Lab Bubble Test sheet due tomorrow.
• Social Studies:  Mock Legislative Debate Wednesday Oct. 12.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• No School Friday (PD Day) and No School Monday (Thanksgiving Monday).
• New Media Release form went home.  Please fill out and return to school. 

Tuesday October 4, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Unit Review Pg. 29 #1-8 due tomorrow.
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 34 #3, 5, 6, 8, 13 due tomorrow.
• Spelling:  Assignment and Test Thursday Oct. 13.
• Social Studies:  Mock Legislative Debate Wednesday Oct. 12.  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5. 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Boston Pizza Lunch Wednesday. 
• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• No School Friday (PD Day) and No School Monday (Thanksgiving Monday).

Monday October 3, 2016

Homework:

• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Boston Pizza Lunch Wednesday. 
• Trip to the Legislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• No School Friday (PD Day) and No School Monday (Thanksgiving Monday).

Friday September 30, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Lesson 1.5 booklet due Monday (even challenge question)
• Grade 8 Math:  Assessment Monday on Square Numbers and Square Roots.
• V.O.W.:  "To This Day" video due Monday.
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5 
• Monthly News:  Issue 2 due Monday October 31

Notices:

• Boston Pizza Lunch Wed. October 5. 
•  Trip to the Ledgislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.

Thursday September 29, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 30 #1-11 due Friday.  Assessment Monday on Square Numbers and Square Roots.
• V.O.W.:  "To This Day" video due Monday.
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5 
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Tomorrow

Notices:

• Boston Pizza Lunch Wed. October 5. 
•  Trip to the Ledgislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• Orange Shirt Day Friday 
• QSP Fundraiser package went home, please return order by Friday.

Wednesday September 28, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 30 #1-11 due Friday.  Assessment Monday on Square Numbers and Square Roots.
• V.O.W.:  "To This Day" video due Monday.
• Arts Ed.:  Portrait and checklist/reflection due tomorrow.
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5 
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday

Notices:

• Boston Pizza Lunch Wed. October 5. 
• Picture Day tomorrow.
•  Trip to the Ledgislative Building Monday October 31 pm.  Permission form went home.
• Orange Shirt Day Friday 
• QSP Fundraiser package went home, please return order by Friday.

Tuesday September 27, 2016

Homework:

• Current Event:  Article "Golfing Great Arnold Palmer Dead at 87" due tomorrow
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5 
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday

Notices:

• Boston Pizza Lunch Wed. October 5.  
• Orange Shirt Day Friday 
• QSP Fundraiser package went home, please return order by Friday.

Monday September 26, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Divisibility Rules test Tomorrow
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 25 #5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16 due tomorrow.
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5 
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday

Notices:

• Boston Pizza Lunch Wed. October 5.  
• Orange Shirt Day Friday 
• QSP Fundraiser package went home

Friday September 23, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Divisibility Rules test Monday.
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 15 #5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 16 due Monday.
• V.O.W:  Video on "Famous Failures" (answer the questions posted in Google Classroom) due Monday
• Science:  Why does matter matter? page due Monday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5 
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• Boston Pizza Lunch Wed. October 5.  Please check your email for instructions on how to place an order.  Orders must be in by September 25.
• Orange Shirt Day Friday 
• QSP Fundraiser package went home, please have all orders back by Friday 

Thursday September 22, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Divisibility Rules test Monday.
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 8 #4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 due tomorrow.
• V.O.W:  Video on "Famous Failures" (answer the questions posted in Google Classroom) due Monday
• Science:  Why does matter matter? page due Monday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5 
• Spelling:  Lesson 1 assignment and test due tomorrow
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• We will be walking to the Co-op Friday during our Health period for a label activity.
• Boston Pizza Lunch Wed. October 5.  Please check your email for instructions on how to place an order.  Orders must be in by September 25.
• Orange Shirt Day Friday September 30
• QSP Fundraiser package went home, please have all orders back by Friday September 30.

Wednesday September 21, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Divisibility Rules test Monday.
• V.O.W:  Video on "Famous Failures" (answer the questions posted in Google Classroom) due Monday
• Science:  Why does matter matter? page due Monday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Challenge (4 tasks and reflections) due Monday Dec. 5 
• Spelling:  Lesson 1 assignment and test due tomorrow
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• The Grade 7 Canoeing at the Lawson Thursday
• We will be walking to the Co-op Friday during our Health period for a label activity.
• Boston Pizza Lunch Wed. October 5.  Please check your email for instructions on how to place an order.  Orders must be in by September 25.
• Orange Shirt Day Friday September 30
• QSP Fundraiser package went home, please have all orders back by Friday September 30.

Tuesday September 20, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 12-13 #1, 3, 4 (a,c), 8 (c), 10 due tomorrow.
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 97 #1-24 due Wednesday.  Math Test Wednesday.
• Arts Ed.: 2 Symmetry Sheets and Eye Sheet due Wednesday.
• V.O.W:  Video on "Famous Failures" (answer the questions posted in Google Classroom) due Monday
• Spelling:  Lesson 1 assignment and test due Thursday 
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• The Grade 7 Canoeing at the Lawson Thursday
• Boston Pizza Lunch Wed. October 5.  Please check your email for instructions on how to place an order.  Orders must be in by September 25.
• Orange Shirt Day Friday September 30
• QSP Fundraiser package went home 

Monday September 19, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Page 10 (Worksheet Explore) due tomorrow.
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 97 #1-24 due Wednesday.  Math Test Wednesday.
• Arts Ed.: 2 Symmetry Sheets and Eye Sheet due Wednesday.
• V.O.W:  Video on "Famous Failures" (answer the questions posted in Google Classroom) due Monday
• Spelling:  Lesson 1 assignment and test due Thursday 
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• The Grade 7 Canoeing at the Lawson Thursday
• Orange Shirt Day Friday September 30
• QSP Fundraiser package went home 

Friday September 16, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Math Assessment due Monday
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 92 #3, 7, 8, 9, 13 due Monday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Page due Monday
• Spelling:  Lesson 1 assignment and test due Thursday 
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• The Grade 7 Canoeing at the Lawson will NOT be September 12, but WILL BE on Thursday September 22 from 1:45-2:45.
• Orange Shirt Day Friday September 30
• QSP Fundraiser package went home 

Thursday September 15, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 8-9 #1-5, and 7-8 due Friday
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg.87 #4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15 due Friday
• Social Studies:  Citizenship Page due Monday
• Health:  Bring some labels from food tomorrow (nutrition information labels)
• Spelling:  Lesson 1 assignment and test due Thursday September 22
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• The Grade 7 Canoeing at the Lawson will NOT be September 12, but WILL BE on Thursday September 22 from 1:45-2:45.
• Orange Shirt Day Friday September 30
• QSP Fundraiser package went home today

Wednesday September 14, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Pg. 8-9 #1-5, and 7-8 due Friday
• Grade 8 Math:  Pg.87 #4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15 due Friday
• Health:  Nutrition Quiz (on slideshow) tomorrow
• Spelling:  Lesson 1 assignment and test due Thursday September 22
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• The Grade 7 Canoeing at the Lawson will NOT be September 12, but WILL BE on Thursday September 22 from 1:45-2:45.
• Pizza Night/Open House Thursday Sept. 15 at 5:00-6:30pm (Note went home if you would like to order some pizza for the night).
• Orange Shirt Day Friday September 30
• QSP Fundraiser package went home today

Tuesday September 13, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg.80 #5, 6, 8, 10, 12 due tomorrow
• Health:  Nutrition Quiz (on slideshow) Thursday
• Spelling:  Lesson 1 assignment and test due Thursday September 22
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• The Grade 7 Canoeing at the Lawson will NOT be September 12, but WILL BE on Thursday September 22 from 1:45-2:45.
• Pizza Night/Open House Thursday Sept. 15 at 5:00-6:30pm (Note went home if you would like to order some pizza for the night).
• Orange Shirt Day Friday September 30
• QSP Fundraiser package went home today

Monday September 12, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math:  Pg. 73 #3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15 due tomorrow
• Health:  Nutrition Quiz (on slideshow) Thursday
• Spelling:  Lesson 1 assignment and test due Thursday September 22
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• The Grade 7 Canoeing at the Lawson will NOT be September 12, but WILL BE on Thursday September 22 from 1:45-2:45.
• Pizza Night/Open House Thursday Sept. 15 at 5:00-6:30pm (Note went home if you would like to order some pizza for the night).
• Orange Shirt Day Friday September 30

Friday September 9, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Page due Monday
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• The Grade 7 Canoeing at the Lawson will NOT be September 12, but WILL BE on Thursday September 22 from 1:45-2:45.
• Pizza Night/Open House Thursday Sept. 15 at 5:00-6:30pm (Note went home if you would like to order some pizza for the night).
• Note went home with your information on it, please make sure it is up to date, sign and return.
• Orange Shirt Day Friday September 30

Wednesday September 7, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 7 Math:  Factors Page (division) due Friday
• Grade 8 Math: Pg. 68 #5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15 due Friday
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• Notes went home (6).  Please read through carefully and sign and return.
• Grade 7 Canoeing permission form went home.  Please return by Friday.
• The Grade 7 Canoeing at the Lawson will NOT be September 12, but WILL BE on Thursday September 22 from 1:45-2:45.
• Pizza Night/Open House Thursday Sept. 15 at 5:00-6:30pm (Note went home if you would like to order some pizza for the night).
• Note went home with your information on it, please make sure it is up to date, sign and return.
• Orange Shirt Day Friday September 30

Tuesday September 6, 2016

Homework:

• Grade 8 Math: Integer Addition page due tomorrow (first side only)
• Monthly News:  Issue 1 due Friday September 30

Notices:

• Notes went home (6).  Please read through carefully and sign and return.
• Grade 7 Canoeing permission form went home.  Please return by Friday.
• Pizza Night/Open House Thursday Sept. 15 at 5:00-6:30pm
• Orange Shirt Day Friday September 30