Welcome back and congratulations on finishing the first week of school! (Not a full week but a week anyway!)
The Grade 7/8 class have been busy organizing their supplies, binders, and getting used to "new" expectations. I think things have gone very well and look forward to a great year! The students will be able to bring home any extra supplies in about 2 weeks so they have more room in their desks and lockers.
The Grade 7/8s have the privilege of staying in at morning recess with me in the classroom. Most of them do not enjoy going outside and just use the time to socialize. They now can do that inside.
ELA--We have gone over the Home Reading Program and Reader Response Journals and students have started to log their time. I read the students a book and we completed a sample Reader Response. They are expected to read 175 minutes per week and have 15 minutes per day in class to complete reading or responses. We will be starting on Book and Movie Reports next week.
Religion--Students have been given agendas that include a daily scripture and devotion for them to reflect upon and write prayer.
Math--We will be starting Math next week.
Art--We created Name Cards for our lockers.
Science--We have begun o study of the Earth's crust. Next week we will study rock formation and crystal growth.
Social Studies--Played World trivia games and planned a travel route through Europe.
French--We worked on various vocabulary activities.
Scholastic Book Orders are due on Sept. 20. The students have also been asked to bring home their agendas on Fridays and have parents review them and then return them to me on Monday a.m. so I can check for signatures and communication. IT IS UP TO THE STUDENT TO BRING THE AGENDA TO YOU! I am trying to teach them organization and responsibility as they need this for high school.
Hot Lunch Orders are due Monday, Sept. 13.
Students will have their first Shop class at Nelson McIntyre on Wed. Sept. 15. They will need to be picked up there at 3:45. We have gone over expectations of walking directly there.
Dates to Remember
Sept. 13--Hot Lunch Order Forms Due
Sept. 15 p.m.--Shops
Sept. 15 6:30--PIP Meeting followed by Love and Logic
Sept. 19 10:30--Rally Sunday Service at the School
Sept. 20--Book Orders Due
Sept. 23 p.m.--Shops
If you have any questions. Please don't hesitate to email me or call the school for immediate contact.
Have a great weekend!
