Friday, September 28, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING
1. Terry Fox: we have extended the collection until Monday! 

2.  I would like to have 8 2-litre pop bottles (empty) for class for a little English project.  If you have one at home, kindly dig it out of the recycling bin and bring it in.  Thanks!

3. Football Game next Wednesday at Wellington P.S.  If there are any parents who can drive from DDPS to Wellington at 3:25, please let me know.

IMPORTANT DATES

1. Applications for Mackenzie Arts program (grade 9) are due November 30, 2018.  For more information, you can download a pamphlet here: http://bit.ly/artsmack2019.  Their open house will take place on Tuesday, October 2nd.

2.  Bill Crothers Secondary School Information Night: Tuesday, October 2nd.  Session runs from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.  The address of BCSS is: 44 Main Street, Unionville, Ontario.  http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/billcrothers.ss/Documents/Information%20Night%20poster.pdf




kudos to: Tyrese, Era, and Daniel for being the first student success assembly recipients. 



MATH
1. Second quiz is coming home ("Let Statements").  If you haven't already done so, please look it over with your child and sign it, then have them return it for Monday.
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ENGLISH
1. Advocacy cards were due today.  Some are not done.  Hint hint.  
2. News Report Graphic Organizer for your fake news article is due Sunday night at midnight.
3. Passion project proposals will continue next week.  We will do 2-3 a day during language class.

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1.  (8) Next class, we will be running our debates.
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FRENCH
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DANCE/DRAMA
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SCIENCE
1. Quiz (grade 8) on animal cells
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4.

ART
1. Art: finish hand drawing for next art class.  Draw something 3D at home.
2. 
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4.

Thursday, September 27, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING
1. Terry Fox: we are collecting donations until this Friday.  If our class collects the most money, we will win the opportunity to challenge the teachers to a tug of war.  

2.  Scholastic orders: If you're interested in ordering a book, please return the form with payment by September 28.

3.  I would like to have 8 2-litre pop bottles (empty) for class for a little English project.  If you have one at home, kindly dig it out of the recycling bin and bring it in.  Thanks!

4. We have a football practice this coming Friday at 7:45 a.m. 

IMPORTANT DATES

1. Applications for Mackenzie Arts program (grade 9) are due November 30, 2018.  For more information, you can download a pamphlet here: http://bit.ly/artsmack2019.  Their open house will take place on Tuesday, October 2nd.

2. Terry Fox run is tomorrow.  Come ready to participate!

3.  Bill Crothers Secondary School Information Nights: Thursday, September 27 and Tuesday, October 2nd.  Sessions run from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.  The address of BCSS is: 44 Main Street, Unionville, Ontario.  http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/billcrothers.ss/Documents/Information%20Night%20poster.pdf




kudos to: Sascha, for stacking chairs like a boss - even when others forget to do so.  Daniel for giving me a link to a cool french resource we will be using.  Finally, a very special congratulations to the new members of our flag football team: you performed very well under pressure.  24-14.  And finally, thank you to Nicole, Amalya, Paige, Emily and Rosanne for making a sign to cheer on Era.



MATH
1. Second quiz is coming home ("Let Statements").  Please look it over with your child and sign it.  Please return it tomorrow.
2. 
3.

ENGLISH
1. Make the final version of your advocacy card (on google class) is due Friday morning.
2. News Report Graphic Organizer for your fake news article is due Sunday night at midnight.
3. Passion project proposal is due tomorrow

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1.  (8) Next class, you will have 20 minutes to finalize your points with your group.
2. (8) The "Creating Canada" worksheet is due by next class.
3. (8) The "Personal Copy of John A. Macdonald" worksheet is due next class.  Get on it.
4.


FRENCH
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3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
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3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. Quiz (grade 8) on animal cells
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. Art: finish hand drawing for next art class.  Draw something 3D at home.
2. 
3.
4.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING
1. Terry Fox: we are collecting donations until this Friday.  If our class collects the most money, we will win the opportunity to challenge the teachers to a tug of war.  

2.  Scholastic orders: If you're interested in ordering a book, please return the form with payment by September 28.

3.  I would like to have 8 2-litre pop bottles (empty) for class for a little English project.  If you have one at home, kindly dig it out of the recycling bin and bring it in.  Thanks!

4. We have a football practice this coming Friday at 7:45 a.m. 




kudos to: Daniel: he donated two beautiful books to our classroom library!  Thanks, Daniel.



MATH
1. "Let Statements" quiz tomorrow.
2.  There are four "Let statements" questions on the google classroom due tomorrow.
3. 
4.

ENGLISH
1. Make the final version of your advocacy card (on google class) is due Friday morning.
2.
3.

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1.  (8) Next class, you will have 20 minutes to finalize your points with your group.
2. (8) The "Creating Canada" worksheet is due by next class.
3. (8) The "Personal Copy of John A. Macdonald" worksheet is due next class.  Get on it.
4.


FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. Quiz (grade 8) on animal cells
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. Art: finish hand drawing for next art class.  Draw something 3D at home.
2. 
3.
4.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING
1. Terry Fox: we are collecting donations until this Friday.  If our class collects the most money, we will win the opportunity to challenge the teachers to a tug of war.  

2.  Scholastic orders: If you're interested in ordering a book, please return the form with payment by September 28.

3.  I would like to have 8 2-litre pop bottles (empty) for class for a little English project.  If you have one at home, kindly dig it out of the recycling bin and bring it in.  Thanks!

4. We have a football practice this coming Friday at 7:45 a.m.  Bring a note please indicating permission, dated, and signed.

5. Bus safety quiz is due tomorrow!



kudos to: Mobin, Mikayla, Betty, and Sascha for being the best bus helpers in the world.



MATH
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ENGLISH
1. Make corrections to your reading response.
2. Making the final version of your advocacy card (on google class) is due Friday morning.
3.
4.

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1.  (8) Next class, you will have 20 minutes to finalize your points with your group.
2. (8) The "Creating Canada" worksheet is due by next class.
3. (8) The "Personal Copy of John A. Macdonald" worksheet is due next class.  Get on it.
4.


FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
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3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
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3.
4.

ART
1. Art: finish hand drawing for next art class.  Draw something 3D at home.
2. 
3.
4.

Monday, September 24, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING
1.  Scholastic orders: If you're interested in ordering a book, please return the form with payment by September 28.

2.  I would like to have 8 2-litre pop bottles (empty) for class for a little English project.  If you have one at home, kindly dig it out of the recycling bin and bring it in.  Thanks!

3. This Friday is "Wear Orange Day".  When you come into class tomorrow, tell me what we are recognizing.



kudos to: All students who turned in their Giver Reflection on Friday.  I'm going through them today with feedback.  



MATH
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ENGLISH
1. Elements of a news report is due TUESDAY.  This means you need to submit it Monday night by 11:59 p.m.
2. 
3.
4.

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1.  (8) Next class, you will have 20 minutes to finalize your points with your group.
2. (8) The "Creating Canada" worksheet is due by next class.
3.
4.


FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
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3.
4.

ART
1. Art portfolios are due this week for those who haven't finished
2. 
3.
4.

Friday, September 21, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING
1.  Scholastic orders: If you're interested in ordering a book, please return the form with payment by September 28.

2.  I would like to have 8 2-litre pop bottles (empty) for class for a little English project.  If you have one at home, kindly dig it out of the recycling bin and bring it in.  Thanks!



kudos to: The class: your singing of Happy Birthday to my brother for his 50th was very cool.  He was a little jealous that I have a built-in choir at my place of work.  



MATH
1. The first quiz ("Let Statements") came home today.  Look it over with your child when you get a moment this weekend.
2. 
3. 
4.

ENGLISH
1. Elements of a news report is due TUESDAY.  This means you need to submit it Monday night by 11:59 p.m.
2. 
3.
4.

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1.  (8) Next class, you will have 20 minutes to finalize your points with your group. (Tuesday)
2. (8) The "Creating Canada" worksheet is due by next class (Tuesday).
3.
4.


FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. Art portfolios are due this week for those who haven't finished
2. Art sketch is due Friday.  It's a peace sign.
3.
4.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING
1.  Scholastic orders: If you're interested in ordering a book, please return the form with payment by September 28.

2.  I would like to have 8 2-litre pop bottles (empty) for class for a little English project.  If you have one at home, kindly dig it out of the recycling bin and bring it in.  Thanks!



kudos to: Dawson: he has the nastiest classroom duty (changing our compost bin) and he has done it every day, keeping our fruit fly population to a bare minimum.  Thanks, Dawson.  You rock.  As well, I cannot express how proud I was of our class today when you trained the 3/4 kids how to do Track and Field Jumping.  You were engaged, patient, kind, and helpful.   



MATH
1. Have the UTS signed by Friday.
2. Grade 7: Page 332 # 1 - 10
3. Grade 8: Page 370 #1 - 3, 6, 9, 10 (don't draw number lines)
4.

ENGLISH
1. Elements of a news report is due TUESDAY.
2. 
3.
4.

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1.  (8) Next class, you will have 20 minutes to finalize your points with your group. (Tuesday)
2. (8) The "Creating Canada" worksheet is due by next class (Tuesday).
3.
4.


FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. Art portfolios are due this week for those who haven't finished
2. Art sketch is due Friday.  It's a peace sign.
3.
4.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING
1.  Please sign up for this blog!

2.  Scholastic orders: If you're interested in ordering a book, please return the form with payment by September 28.



kudos to: Nathan, for volunteering to go up for his French presentation.   



MATH
1. Have the UTS signed by Friday.
2. Math quiz on "let" statements
3.
4.

ENGLISH
1. 
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3.
4.

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1.  (8) start getting notes together for our debate
2.
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4.


FRENCH
1.  Sign up for DUOLINGO tonight.  Use your Gapps.yrdsb account.
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DANCE/DRAMA
1.
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3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
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3.
4.

ART
1. Art portfolios are due this week for those who haven't finished
2. Art sketch is due Friday.  It's a peace sign.
3.
4.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING
1.  Please sign up for this blog!

2.  Scholastic orders: the sheet went home on Friday.  If you're interested in ordering a book, please return the form with payment by September 28.



kudos to: Everyone in the class passed our first "Binder Test" (students held their binders up, shook them, and nothing fell out!).  



MATH
1. 7: UTS 1; 8: UTS 1.  Have the UTS signed by Friday.
2.
3.
4.

ENGLISH
1. 
2. 
3.
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HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1.  (8) start getting notes together for our debate
2.
3.
4.


FRENCH
1.  "Je Me Presente" continues tomorrow.
2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. Art portfolios are due this week for those who haven't finished
2.
3.
4.

Monday, September 17, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING
1.  Please sign up for this blog!

2.  Sign the tear away portion from the "Welcome to Mr. Le Moine's class" and return it to me

3. Scholastic orders: the sheet went home on Friday.  If you're interested in ordering a book, please return the form with payment by September 28.



kudos to: Kate, for taking the initiative to pick up other's trash, and to Mobin for doing a bonus French presentation.



MATH
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ENGLISH
1. Students were given back their vocab quizzes.  Please go over the quiz with your child.  One student did not get it back because they didn't follow the directions and I had to re-grade it.

2. Submit your "passion project proposal" over the weekend.  Due Sunday Night at midnight.
3.
4.

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1. 
2.
3.
4.


FRENCH
1.  Je Me Presente starts on Tuesday.
2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. (7) Quiz on variables on Tuesday.
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. Art portfolios are due next week for those who haven't finished
2.
3.
4.

Friday, September 14, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING
1.  Please sign up for this blog!

2.  Sign the tear away portion from the "Welcome to Mr. Le Moine's class" and return it to me

3. Scholastic orders: the sheet went home on Friday.  If you're interested in ordering a book, please return the form with payment by September 28.


kudos to: Mobin, Ella, Dawson, and Brady: your filmmaking work during Music class was inspiring.  You were on task, you worked cooperatively, and you brought a level of professionalism that is only matched by Hollywood!  As well, kudos to team C today: you were 0.11cm off the correct distance - an astounding estimation/measurement.



MATH
1. Play the estimation game (the link is on the google classroom)
2.
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ENGLISH
1. Begin studying the vocab words from section 1 of the Giver.  Test on Monday!
2. Submit your "passion project proposal" over the weekend.  Due Sunday Night at midnight.
3.
4.

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1. (8) Finish the "The Most" activity.  Due Monday.
2.
3.
4.


FRENCH
1.  Je Me Presente starts on Tuesday.
2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. (7) Quiz on variables on Tuesday.
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. Art portfolios are due next week for those who haven't finished
2.
3.
4.

Wednesday, September 12

HOUSEKEEPING
1.  Please sign up for this blog!
2.  Sign the tear away portion from the "Welcome to Mr. Le Moine's class" and return it to me
3. Sign up for the google classroom.  The code is 54asv1c.  20 students have already signed up!
4. We talked about what is needed for Monday: a large binder (or two small ones).
5. Still waiting for some advocacy cards to be signed and returned

6. Scholastic orders: the sheet went home on Friday.  If you're interested in ordering a book, please return the form with payment by September 28.


kudos to: Nima for cleaning up someone else's mess today (and it was nasty).



MATH
1. Play the estimation game (the link is on the google classroom)
2.
3.
4.

ENGLISH
1. Begin studying the vocab words from section 1 of the Giver.  Test next Monday!
2. Complete the "Elements of Plot" from today's lesson (LRRH).  Due tomorrow
3.
4.

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1. (8) Finish the "The Most" activity.  Due Monday.
2.
3.
4.


FRENCH
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2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
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3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. (8) Characteristics of living things due Thursday.
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ART
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