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Thursday, February 28th

Here's what happened today:  8A Homeroom - please return the CSTAD Survey permission form to Mrs. Woronuk as soon as possible.  Social 8A and  8C:  Today we were introduced to chapter 8 and started talking about the social structure of Aztec society. Chapter 8 PDF is on Google Classroom.  Pink Shirt Day CE due March 5th Social 8G:  Today, we continued looking at chapter 8 which explores the roles of people in Aztec society. We read about the great marketplace in Tenochtitlan and signs of status in Aztec society.  Pink Shirt Day CE due March 5th Social  9B:  Today, we completed a formative assessment to check in with what we know so far. We also read pages 169-173 about the points system in Canada and worked on our booklet questions.  Pink Shirt Day CE due March 5th Important Dates Coming Up: March 6th - Early Dismissal March 15th - ALL TERM 2 ASSIGNMENTS DUE March 21st - Last Day of Term 2 March 22nd - No School PD Day  March 25th-29th - NO School Spring Break

Wednesday, February 27th - Pink Shirt Day

Here's what happened today:  8A Homeroom - please return the CSTAD Survey permission form to Mrs. Woronuk as soon as possible.  Social 8A and  8C:  Today we wrote our chapter 7 assessment. Check Powerschool soon for your marks.  Pink Shirt Day CE due March 5th Social 8G:  Today, we continued looking at chapter 8 which explores the roles of people in Aztec society. We read about the role of family clans and artisans. Pink Shirt Day CE due March 5th Social  9B:  Today, we read pages 169-173 about an example of someone coming to Canada under the Economic Class Points System.  Pink Shirt Day CE due March 5th Important Dates Coming Up: March 6th - Early Dismissal March 15th - ALL TERM 2 ASSIGNMENTS DUE March 21st - Last Day of Term 2 March 22nd - No School PD Day  March 25th-29th - NO School Spring Break Have a great evening! 

Tuesday, February 26th

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A and  8C:  Today we did a chapter 7 review including a Kahoot game and working on our review booklets!  Chapter 7 Assessment on TOMORROW! Pink Shirt Day CE due March 5th Social 8G:  Today, we started looking at chapter 8 which explores the roles of people in Aztec society. We read about the role of the Aztec emperor.  Pink Shirt Day CE due March 5th Social  9B:  Today, we read pages 166-168 about the criteria the Canadian government requires for immigrants coming into Canada.  Pink Shirt Day CE due March 5th Important Dates Coming Up: March 6th - Early Dismissal March 15th - ALL TERM 2 ASSIGNMENTS DUE March 21st - Last Day of Term 2 March 22nd - No School PD Day  March 25th-29th - NO School Spring Break Have a great evening! 

Monday, February 25th

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A and  8C:  Today we talked current events and got our chapter 7 review package. Please complete to help you study for your chapter 7 test.  Chapter 7 Assessment on Wednesday!  Pink Shirt Day CE due March 5th Social 8G:  Today, we wrote our chapter 7 test. Check Powerschool soon for marks. We also got our new current event.  Pink Shirt Day CE due March 5th Social  9B:  Today, we talked current events and read pages 162-163 about what immigration is.  Pink Shirt Day CE due March 5th Important Dates Coming Up: March 6th - Early Dismissal March 15th - ALL TERM 2 ASSIGNMENTS DUE March 21st - Last Day of Term 2 March 22nd - No School PD Day  March 25th-29th - NO School Spring Break Have a great evening! 

TGI... Friday, February 22nd

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A and  8C:  Today we looked at creation stories from 3 different societies. Be sure to have your Venn diagram done for Monday!  Chapter 7 Assessment on Wednesday!  Remembering Ron Joyce CE due February 25th. Social 8G:  Today, we looked at how the Aztecs worked to expand their empire through war. Crossword due Monday.  Chapter 7 Quiz on Monday! Venezuela CE due February 25th. Social  9B:  Today, we were introduced to our next unit of study: Immigration.  Remembering Ron Joyce CE due February 25th. Important Dates Coming Up: March 6th - Early Dismissal March 15th - ALL TERM 2 ASSIGNMENTS DUE March 21st - Last Day of Term 2 March 22nd - No School PD Day  March 25th-29th - NO School Spring Break Have a great weekend! 

Thursday, February 21st

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A and  8C:  Today we looked at Spain's rise to power. Please review pages 253-257 if needed. Visual dictionary due for Friday. Chapter 7 Assessment on Wednesday!  Remembering Ron Joyce CE due February 25th. Social 8G:  Today, we looked at how the Aztecs worked to expand their empire. Chapter 7 Quiz on Monday! Venezuela CE due February 25th. Social  9B:  Today, we wrote our chapter 4 assessment. Check Powerschool for your grade soon!  Remembering Ron Joyce CE due February 25th. Important Dates Coming Up: March 6th - Early Dismissal March 15th - ALL TERM 2 ASSIGNMENTS DUE March 21st - Last Day of Term 2 March 22nd - No School PD Day  March 25th-29th - NO School Spring Break

Wednesday, February 20th

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A and  8C:  Today we continued to discuss the Aztecs Rise to Power. Be sure to review pages 248-253 if needed. Visual dictionary due for Friday. Remembering Ron Joyce CE due February 25th. Social 8G:  Today, we continued to look at the importance of religion in the creation of the Aztecs great empire.  Venezuela CE due February 25th. Social  9B:  Today, we reviewed collective rights for Anglophones, Francophones, and Metis and continued to work on our projects.  Chapter 4 Assessment: TOMORROW; Chapter 4 project due TOMORROW! Remembering Ron Joyce CE due February 25th. Important Dates Coming Up: March 6th - Early Dismissal March 15th - ALL TERM 1 ASSIGNMENTS DUE March 21st - Last Day of Term 2 March 22nd - No School PD Day  March 25th-29th - NO School Spring Break

Tuesday, February 19th

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A and  8C:  Today we discussed the Aztecs Rise to Power. Be sure to review pages 248-251 if needed. Assigned questions are due Tuesday.  Remembering Ron Joyce CE due February 25th. Social 8G:  Today, we talked about the importance of time to the Aztecs, along with the ritual of human sacrifice.  Remembering Ron Joyce CE due February 25th. Social  9B:  Today, we reviewed collective rights for First Nations and continued to work on our projects.  Chapter 4 Assessment: Thursday, February 21st; Chapter 4 project due February 21st.  Remembering Ron Joyce CE due February 25th. Important Dates Coming Up: March 6th - Early Dismissal March 15th - ALL TERM 1 ASSIGNMENTS DUE March 21st - Last Day of Term 2 March 22nd - No School PD Day  March 25th-29th - NO School Spring Break 

Thursday, February 14... Happy Valentine's Day!

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A and  8C:  Today we discussed the influence of other societies the Aztec came into contact with. Be sure to review pages 244-246 if needed. Assigned questions are due Tuesday.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Social 8G:  Today, we continued to talk about the geography of Mexico.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Social  9B:  Today, we continued to look at the collective rights of Metis in Canada. Please review pages 156-159 if needed.  Chapter 4 Assessment: Thursday, February 21st; Chapter 4 project due February 21st.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Important Dates Coming Up:  Monday, February 18th - No School Family Day  Have a great evening! 

Wednesday, February 13th

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A and  8C:  Today we discussed the influence of the Moors on Spanish culture. Please review pages 242-243 if need and be sure to finish the assigned questions for Thursday. Inquisition questions due tomorrow.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Social 8G:  Today, we talked about the island home of the Aztec and how they began to establish their great city.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Social  9B:  Today, we looked at the collective rights of Metis in Canada. Please review pages 152-155 if needed.  Chapter 4 Assessment: Thursday, February 21st; Chapter 4 project due February 21st.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Important Dates Coming Up:  Monday, February 18th - No School Family Day  Have a great evening! 

Tuesday, February 12th

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A and  8C:  Today we discussed the Spanish Inquisition. Please review pages 238-239 if need and be sure to finish the assigned questions for Thursday. Reconquista questions due tomorrow.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Social 8G:  Today, we talked about the physical landscape of Mexico and how it impacted the settlement of the Aztec in the Valley of Mexico.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Social  9B:  Today, we continued to look at Francophone and Anglophone rights in Canada. Please review pages 142-149 if needed. Chapter 4 Assessment: Thursday, February 21st. Venezuela  CE due February 15th Important Dates Coming Up:  Monday, February 18th - No School Family Day  Have a great evening! 

Monday, February 11th

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A and  8C:  Today we discussed the Reconquista: when Spain reclaimed land from the Moors. Please review pages 236-237 if needed and complete the assigned questions for Wednesday.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Social 8G:  Today we started our new unit: The Spanish and the Aztecs.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Social  9B:  Today, we continued to look at Francophone and Anglophone right sin Canada.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Important Dates Coming Up:  Monday, February 18th - No School Family Day  Have a great evening! 

TGI... Wednesday, February 6th

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A and  8C: Today we discussed current events and talked about the establishment of the city of Tenochtitlan by the Aztecs.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Social 8G: Today we discussed current events and started looking at our new unit: The Aztecs and Spanish.  Venezuela  CE due February 15th Social  9B: No class today - Jake Moon performance . Venezuela  CE due February 15th Important Dates Coming Up:  Thursday Feb 7th and Friday Feb 8th - No School Teachers Convention Have a great LONG weekend! 

Tuesday, February 5th... cold snap continues

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A, 8C, 8G and 9B -  Today, we discussed the history of Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia to prepare ourselves for the Pier 21 performance we had this morning.  Government Shutdown CE due February 6th  Important Dates Coming Up:  Wednesday, Feb 6th - Early Dismissal Thursday Feb 7th and Friday Feb 8th - No School Teachers Convention Have a great evening! 

Monday, February 4th

Here's what happened today:  Social 8A, 8C, 8G and 9B -  Today, we continued discussing the Holocaust. Government Shutdown CE due February 6th  All classes enjoyed a presentation by Eva Olsson this afternoon.  Important Dates Coming Up:  Wednesday, Feb 6th - Early Dismissal Thursday Feb 7th and Friday Feb 8th - No School Teachers Convention Have a great evening!  Winter in Alberta...    Bundle UP!!!