Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Today was a snowy surprise and a long drive for everyone coming in to school. The roads in Scarborough were a nightmare and I think everyone in the city had forgotten how to drive when it's snowy so it was a slow start this morning.
During language, students were given the opportunity to work on their Health writing assignments that are due next FRIDAY! We also talked about what was due the rest of the week next week and there is a lot of work coming up.
Today for math students were given the opportunity to create a histogram using data that they either collected in class OR data from the other day. Students were given 40 minutes to work on this graph and about 5 students finished their work and handed it in. The assignment is attached in a photo below, it is due Monday. The Scatterplot take-home assignment is due Wednesday so make sure you finish that this weekend as well.
For History the students were assigned to read chapter 3 and make jot notes about what they have read paying close attention to some of the major events that happened right before Confederation. This will be collected on Thursday this week, and marked for details and key points. This is not only a reading mark, but a History mark as well. I am available for extra help if students need it...and students will be given some more class time to do some reading in class, however it will not be a double period so get your homework done people! (See photo below for details).
Congratulations again go to Angela for being nominated our November Student of the Month. George your winning nomination paper was a great submission and I look forward to January's nomination papers. After our discussion about healthy eating we decided to celebrate the Student of the Month lunch at Subway rather than at McDonalds as a healthier choice. Mr. Church was flattered that he got to come along and was impressed with the switch.
The last of the French projects were handed in today for full marks with no phone calls, however I think some people missed the deadline, so parents expect some phone calls this weekend from Mr. Ndikumana if your son/daughter hasn't met the deadline. Students also got a new booklet with a series of activities based on vocabulary and verbs on sports. There are some mini projects, and a culminating task coming up soon so students stay up on your French work!! (parents you should ask to see these booklets too, they are pretty involved and students will be given a timeline to get things done.).
The last two periods of the day were spent in phys ed. with Mr. Church. I think the basketball unit has begun...lots of drills and lots of hard work.
For next week:
Monday- Students must have their science results ready to discuss and prepare for the lab report.
Histograph good copy that we did for 40 minutes today in class is due first thing Monday
AM
Students who did not complete p.295 #1&2 and p.296 #3-8 must show their work for a mark
Wednesday - Scatterplot assignment due
Thursday- History jot notes complete and ready to be handed in. This will help for an upcoming
debate and project so don't slack!
Friday - Health opinion paper due!
* Students also got a permission form for Winter Activity Day and were given the option to go Skating or Skiing. Forms and money are due before the 27th of January so get them in ASAP.
Stay warm and have a good weekend! ;)
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| Survivor buddies - Angela: Student of the Month & George: Winning nomination paper & flying to Cuba tonight! |