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TGI... Friday, September 28th

Here's what we did yesterday AND today:  8A   -   Today, we continued talking about the legacy of Residential Schools in Canada.  Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 1st 8C  -  Today, we continued talking about the legacy of Residential Schools in Canada.  Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 1st 8G  -  Today, we continued talking about the legacy of Residential Schools in Canada.  Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 1st 9B  -  Today, we continued talking about the legacy of Residential Schools in Canada.  Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 3rd Important Dates coming up:  Wednesday, October 3rd - Early Dismissal (2:30pm) and Awards Night (7pm at the Maclab) Monday, October 8th - No School (Thanksgiving) Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 27th

Here's what we did yesterday AND today:  8A   -   Yesterday, we created an organizer for the chapter 1 focus questions (p.14). Today, we talked about Residential Schools in preparation for Orange Shirt Day tomorrow.  Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 1st 8C  -  Yesterday, we created an organizer for the chapter 1 focus questions (p.14). Today, we talked about Residential Schools in preparation for Orange Shirt Day tomorrow.  Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 1st 8G  -  Yesterday,  we continued working on comparing Canada's worldview to another country's worldview.  Today, we talked about Residential Schools in preparation for Orange Shirt Day tomorrow.  Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 1st 9B  - Yesterday, we talked about Current Events.  Today, we talked about Residential Schools in preparation for Orange Shirt Day tomorrow.  Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 3rd Important Dates coming up:  Orange Shirt Day

Tuesday, September 25th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -   today we continued working on our title pages. Due Thursday! Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 1st 8C  -  today we continued working on our title pages.  Due Thursday! Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 1st 8G  -  today we continued working on comparing Canada's worldview to another country's worldview.  Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 1st 9B  - we kept talking about the three branches of the federal government and spent some time looking closely at the executive branch (p.23-25). Water Crisis CE due September 26th Important Dates coming up:  Thursday, September 27th - Picture Day Wednesday, October 3rd - Early Dismissal (2:30pm) and Awards Night (7pm at the Maclab) Monday, October 8th - No School (Thanksgiving) Have a great evening! Enjoy the gorgeous day!

Monday, September 24th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -   today we spent some time talking about current events. We also took a look at our first unit (The Renaissance) and started our title pages (due Wednesday). Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 1st 8C  -   today we spent some time talking about current events. We also took a look at our first unit (The Renaissance) and started our title pages (due Wednesday). Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 1st 8G  -  today we continued working on our maps of the world. We also started a new assignment where we are comparing Canada's worldview to another country's worldview. Hurricane Florence CE questions are due October 1st 9B  - we kept talking about the three branches of the federal government and will continue to do so tomorrow.  Water Crisis CE due September 26th Important Dates coming up:  Thursday, September 27th - Picture Day Wednesday, October 3rd - Early Dismissal (2:30pm) and Awards Night (7pm at the Maclab

TGI... Friday, September 21st

Here's what we did yesterday AND today:  8A   -    we worked on our personal response to The City of Ember. Please be sure that it is done for Monday! We also took a look at a year long project (Our Worldview Magazine) on Google Classroom.  The Water Crisis CE questions are due September 24th 8C  -   we worked on our personal response to The City of Ember. Please be sure that it is done for Monday! We also took a look at a year long project (Our Worldview Magazine) on Google Classroom.    The Water Crisis CE questions are due September 24th 8G  - today we completed a map of the world activity.  The Water Crisis CE questions are due September 24th 9B  - we introduced chapter 1 - Governance in Canada. We received our booklets and started to add definitions. We looked at pages 0-2 in our textbook and discussed the 3 branches of the federal government. Be sure page 15 in your booklet is done! The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  19th! Important Dates coming up:  Wede

Wednesday, September 19th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -    we continued the City of Ember film study. We will be working on the written activity tomorrow.  The Water Crisis CE questions are due September 24th 8C  -we finished the film City of Ember and started planning our our written responses. You will finish in class tomorrow.  The Water Crisis CE questions are due September 24th 8G  -    we continued the City of Ember film study. The Water Crisis CE questions are due September 24th 9B  - we had a guest speaker talk to us about vaccines and stress.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  19th! Important Dates coming up:  Friday, September 21st - Conroy Class Cross Country Run (afternoon -dress weather appropriate!) *8A - please bring in Toonies for Terry! Have a great evening!

Tuesday, September 18th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -    your collages should be completed and handed in! We started watching our film study, City of Ember.  The Water Crisis CE questions are due September 24th 8C  - your collages should be completed and handed in! We started watching our film study, City of Ember.  The Water Crisis CE questions are due September 24th 8G  -    your collages should be completed and handed in! We started watching our film study, City of Ember.  The Water Crisis CE questions are due September 24th 9B  - we continued our Quality of Life collage assignment. It should be completed for tomorrow.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  19th! Important Dates coming up:  Friday, September 21st - Conroy Class Cross Country Run (afternoon -dress weather appropriate!) *8A - please bring in Toonies for Terry! Have a great evening!

Monday, September 17th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -    we continued working on our personal worldview collage -due tomorrow! The Water Crisis CE questions are due September 24th 8C  - your collages should be completed and handed in! We started watching our film study, City of Ember.  The Water Crisis CE questions are due September 24th 8G  -    we continued working on our personal worldview collage -due tomorrow! The Water Crisis CE questions are due September 24th 9B  - we started our Quality of Life collage assignment and will continue it tomorrow.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  19th! Important Dates coming up:  Friday, September 21st - Conroy Class Cross Country Run (afternoon -dress weather appropriate!) *8A - please bring in Toonies for Terry! Have a great evening!

TGI... Thursday, September 13th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -    we started working on our personal worldview collage. We will have one more block on Monday.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 8C  - we continued working on our personal worldview collage -due Monday! The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 8G  -    we started working on our personal worldview collage.  We will have one more block on Monday.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 9B  - we continued talking about quality if life (pages 6-10 in text). Please make sure that your notes booklet is complete for Monday. The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  19th! Important Dates coming up:  Friday, September 14th - NO SCHOOL - PD Day Friday, September 21st - Conroy Class Cross Country Run (afternoon -dress weather appropriate!) *8A - please bring in Toonies for Terry! Stay warm this weekend! 

Wednesday, September 12th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  we continued talking about Worldview (pages 9-11 in text). Please make sure that you are done ALL questions in your booklets.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 8C  - we started working on our personal worldview collage.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 8G  -  we continued talking about Worldview (pages 9-11 in text). Please make sure that you are done ALL questions in your booklets.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 9B  - we continued talking about quality if life (pages 4-5 in text). Make sure that you are caught up on definitions.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  19th! Important Dates coming up:  Thursday, September 13th - Conroy Class Cross Country Run (afternoon -dress weather appropriate!) *8A Bring in toonies for Terry Fox!  Friday, September 14th - NO SCHOOL - PD Day Have a great evening!

Tuesday, September 11th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  we continued talking about Worldview (pages 6-8 in text). Please make sure that you are done questions 9-11 in your booklets.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 8C  - we continued talking about Worldview (pages 9-11 in text). Please make sure that you are done ALL questions in your booklets.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 8G  -  we continued talking about Worldview (pages 6-8 in text). Please make sure that you are done questions 9-11 in your booklets.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 9B  - Today we discussed Current Events.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  19th! Important Dates coming up:  Thursday, September 13th - Conroy Class Cross Country Run (afternoon) *8A Bring in toonies for Terry Fox!  Friday, September 14th - NO SCHOOL - PD Day Have a great evening!

Monday, September 10th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  we continued talking about Worldview (pages 4-5 in text). Please make sure that you are done questions 6-8 in your booklets. The BC Wild Fire questions are due September 17th!  8C  - we continued talking about Worldview (pages 6-8 in text). Please make sure that you are done questions 9-11 in your booklets.  The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 8G  -  we continued talking about Worldview (pages 4-5 in text). Please make sure that you are done questions 6-8 in your booklets.   The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 9B  - we started talking about quality of life (pages 2-3) and added some definitions to our notes.  Important Dates coming up:  Thursday, September 13th - Conroy Class Cross Country Run (afternoon) Friday, September 14th - NO SCHOOL - PD Day Have a great evening!

TGI... Friday, September 7th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  we continued talking about Worldview (pages 4-5 in text). Please make sure that you are done questions 6-8 in your booklets. We also received our first Current Event! The BC Wild Fire questions are due September 17th!  8C  - we continued talking about Worldview (pages 6-8 in text). Please make sure that you are done questions 9-11 in your booklets.  We also received our first Current Event! The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 8G  -  we continued talking about Worldview (pages 4-5 in text). Please make sure that you are done questions 6-8 in your booklets. We also received our first Current Event! The BC Wild Fire questions are due September  17th! 9B  - we completed an activity which is helping us get ton know our textbooks!  Important Dates coming up:  Thursday, September 13th - Conroy Class Cross Country Run (afternoon) Friday, September 14th - NO SCHOOL - PD Day Have a great weekend! 

Thursday, September 6th

Here's what we did today:  8A  - we started talking about what Worldview means (pages 2-3 in text). Please make sure that you are done questions 1-6 in your booklets.  8C - we continued talking about Worldview (pages 4-5 in text). Please make sure that you are done questions 6-8 in your booklets.  8G - we started talking about what Worldview means (pages 2-3 in text). Please make sure that you are done questions 1-6 in your booklets. 9B - we continued working on our Map of Canada. Please be ready to hand in tomorrow!  Meet the Teacher runs tonight from 5-7pm! 

Welcome Back!!

Hello everyone!  It was great meeting all of you over the last two days. I look forward to an exciting year together! Please make it a point to check my Blog daily, especially on days when you are away, to see what has been happening in class. I will also post important information about things happening around the school.  Like tomorrow night, for instance: Parents and students, please join us for our Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, September 6th from 5-7pm. Check out the school, meet our amazing staff, and grab a hot dog and juice in our courtyard! Hope to see you all there!