Classroom News - May 31

Happy Monday!

Be sure to keep a close watch on the 'reminders and homework' sections of the blog posts as June is going to be a busy month...

Reminders:
- Hot dog order forms are due Thursday, June 3. The actual picnic lunch is Wednesday, June 9.
- Gr. 8 Camp Trip form and fees ($10) are due Friday, June 4. If these forms are not in by this date, I will assume that you are not planning on going.
- Gr. 7 June Activities form and fees ($22.50) are due Friday, June 4. Same policy applies as the grade 8 students - if the forms are not in, you are not participating in the activities.

Homework:
LA - Daniel's Story Ch.1-4 Activities (due Tuesday, June 1)
LA - Read Daniel's Story Ch. 5-7 (due Tuesday, June 1)
Math 8 - Algebra MMS pg 331 #5 (due Tuesday, June. 1)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)
Spelling - Lesson #27 (due Thursday, June 3)
Math 7 - Integers Unit Test (Thursday, June 3)

Mini-Mall Presentations

Ask your son/daughter about their Mini-Mall Presentations today!

Classroom News - May 28

Sorry about the 'no post' the last couple of days - I was busy cheering on our M.C. Knoll athletes at the annual East Central Track and Field Meet.

Have a great weekend (please no snow)!

Reminders:
- Hot dog order forms are due Thursday, June 3.  The actual picnic lunch is Wednesday, June 9.
- Gr. 8 Camp Trip form and fees ($10) are due Friday, June 4.  If these forms are not in by this date, I will assume that you are not planning on going.
- Gr. 7 June Activities form and fees ($22.50) are due Friday, June 4.  Same policy applies as the grade 8 students - if the forms are not in, you are not participating in the activities.

Homework:
Math 8 - Algebra 7.1 and 7.2 Worksheets (OVERDUE)
Math 7 - Subtract Integers Worksheet (pg 35) (due Monday, May 31)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)
Math 7 - Integers Unit Test (Thursday, June 3)

Classroom News - May 26

I hope everyone enjoyed the not so beautiful weather over the long weekend!

A picnic is planned for June at M.C. Knoll.  Information was sent home today.

Good luck to all of the track and field participants!  Our M.C. Knoll athletes are competing today and tomorrow in the annual East Central Track and Field Meet at Century Field.

Reminders:
- No reminders at this time...

Homework:
Math 7 - Adding Integers Worksheet (pg 31) (due Thursday, May 27)
Math 8 - Algebra 7.1 and 7.2 Worksheets (due Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 21

Have a great long weekend!  We will see everyone back on Wednesday, May 26.

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 24 (Victoria Day)
- There is NO SCHOOL Tuesday, May 25 (Inservice Day)

Homework:
Math 7 - 2.5 Worksheet (subtracting with number line) (due Wednesday, May 26)
Spelling - Lesson #26 (due Wednesday, May 26)
LA - Read Daniel's Story Ch. 1-4 (Wednesday, May 26)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 20

Ask your grade 8 son/daughter about their Science Field Trip.

Also, information was sent home today to the grade 8 students about the Annual Overnight Camping Trip to Good Spirit Lake.

Our 7/8M class is starting a new novel entitled "Daniel's Story".

Reminders:
- The next bake sale is tomorrow (Friday, May 21).
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 24 (Victoria Day)
- There is NO SCHOOL Tuesday, May 25 (Inservice Day)

Homework:
Math 7 - 2.3 Worksheet (adding - number lines) (OVERDUE)
LA - WWII Fact-Finder (due Friday, May 21)
Spelling - Lesson #26 (due Wednesday, May 26)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 19

Reminders:
- The next bake sale is Friday, May 21.
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 24 (Victoria Day)
- There is NO SCHOOL Tuesday, May 25 (Inservice Day)

Homework:
LA - "Writing on the Funny Side..." Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math 7 - 2.3 Worksheet (adding - number lines) (Thursday, May 20)
Spelling - Lesson #26 (due Wednesday, May 26)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 18

Our grade 7/8 class reviewed the results today from a CARS survey (Caring and Respectful Schools) the students completed a couple of weeks ago.  Ask your son/daughter about the results.

Reminders:
- The next bake sale is Friday, May 21.

Homework:
LA - "Writing on the Funny Side..." Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math 8 - Integers Unit Test (Wednesday, May 19)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 17

Happy Monday!

Ask your grade 7 son/daughter about their tennis adventure today...

Reminders:
- The next bake sale is Friday, May 21.

Homework:
Art - Pastel Art #2 (OVERDUE)
LA - "Writing on the Funny Side..." Questions and Activities (due Tuesday, May 18)
Math 8 - Integers Unit Test (Wednesday, May 19)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 14

The GSSD Track and Field Meet was a great success!  Ask your son/daughter about how they did today...

Have a great weekend!

Reminders:
- Grade 8 band students are gone to Moose Jaw Tuesday, May 18 and Wednesday, May 19.
- The next bake sale is Friday, May 21.

Homework:
Spelling - Lesson #25 (OVERDUE)
Art - Pastel Art #2 (due Monday, May 17)
LA - "Writing on the Funny Side..." Questions and Activities (due Tuesday, May 18)
Math 8 - Integers Unit Test (Wednesday, May 19)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 13

Sorry again about the "no post" - I was away again at another teaching seminar.

Dairy Queen coupons were sent home today if you ordered last week.

Also, Harvest Meats pickup forms were sent home today if you ordered last well.

Students should be well prepared for the GSSD track and field meet tomorrow - sun lotion, drink, food, proper clothing, etc.  Students will be at Century Field the majority of the day! 

The weblink to finish the Health Webquest has changed. Refer to the link below:
http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/health/health6-9/tobacco_awareness/index2.html

Reminders:
- Last day for locker registration and students fees for grade 9 is tomorrow.

Homework:
Health - Tobacco Webquest (OVERDUE)
Math 8 - Order of Operations #1-19 (OVERDUE)
Spelling - Lesson #25 (due Friday, May 14)
Art - Pastel Art #2 (due Monday, May 17)
LA - "Writing on the Funny Side..." Questions and Activities (due Tuesday, May 18)
Math 8 - Integers Unit Test (Wednesday, May 19)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 11

The weblink to finish the Health Webquest has changed.  Refer to the link below:

http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/health/health6-9/tobacco_awareness/index2.html

Reminders:
- Locker registration and students fees for grade 9 runs this week only - May 10-14.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, May 13.
- The GSSD Track and Field Meet is Friday, May 14.

Homework:
Health - Tobacco Webquest (due Wednesday, May 12)
Math 8 - Order of Operations #1-19 (due Wednesday, May 12)
Math 7 - 2.1 W/S (Representing Integers) (due Thursday, May 13)
Spelling - Lesson #25 (due Friday, May 14)
Art - Pastel Art #2 (due Monday, May 17)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 10

Happy Monday!

Reminders:
- Harvest Meats Fundraiser forms are OVERDUE
- Locker registration and students fees for grade 9 runs this week only - May 10-14.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, May 13.
- The GSSD Track and Field Meet is Friday, May 14.

Homework:
Math 7 - Integer Worksheets (x3) (OVERDUE)
Health - Tobacco Webquest (due Wednesday, May 12)
Spelling - Lesson #25 (due Friday, May 14)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 7

Riderville ParRide tomorrow!

Enjoy the weekend...

Reminders:
- Harvest Meats Fundraiser forms are due back Monday, May 10.
- Locker registration and students fees for grade 9 runs next week from May 10-14.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, May 13.
- The GSSD Track and Field Meet is Friday, May 14. 

Homework:
Math 7 - Integer Worksheets (x3) (due Monday, May 10)
Health - Tobacco Webquest (due Wednesday, May 12)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 6

Ask your son/daughter about the three-screen "motivational" video they enjoyed at Yorkdale today.

Tomorrow is Rider Green Day!

Reminders:
- If interested in a yearbook this year, forms and fees are due tomorrow (Friday, May 7).
- Dairy Queen fundraiser forms and the appropriate money are also due tomorrow.
- Harvest Meats Fundraiser forms were sent out last week. These are due back Monday, May 10.
- Locker registration and students fees for grade 9 runs next week from May 10-14.

Homework:
Spelling - Lesson #24 and Lesson #19-24 TEST (overdue)
LA - "For Better...Worse" Questions/Activities (due Friday, May 7)
Health - Tobacco Webquest (due Wednesday, May 12)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 5

Sorry about the 'no post' yesterday - I was away at a teacher inservice.

Another Fundraiser Form (Dairy Queen) was sent home today.  The deadline to purchase items is Friday, May 7.

Reminders:
- If interested in a yearbook this year, forms and fees are due back Friday, May 7.
- Harvest Meats Fundraiser forms were sent out last week. These are due back Monday, May 10.
- Locker registration and students fees for grade 9 runs from May 1-6 and May 10-14.

Homework:
Spelling - Lesson #24 and Lesson #19-24 TEST (Thursday, May 6)
Math 7 - Fractions Unit Test (Thursday, May 6)
Math 8 - Division of Integers W/S (due Thursday, May 6)
LA - "For Better...Worse" Questions/Activities (due Friday, May 7)
Health - Tobacco Webquest (due Wednesday, May 12)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 3

WOW...it is May already!

The May School Newsletter was sent home today.  Be sure to read over it as there are a lot of important events happening this month.

Reminders:
- Track and Field information is due Wednesday, May 5.
- If interested in a yearbook this year, forms and fees are due back Friday, May 7.
- Harvest Meats Fundraiser forms were sent out last week. These are due back Monday, May 10.
- Locker registration and students fees for grade 9 runs from May 1-6 and May 10-14.

Homework:
Art - Calendar Pastel Project (overdue Monday, May 3)
Science 8 - Water Systems Project (due Tuesday, May 4)
Math 8 - Multiplying Fractions W/S (dur Tuesday, May 4)
Spelling - Lesson #24 and Lesson #19-24 TEST (Thursday, May 6)
Math 7 - Fractions Unit Test (Thursday, May 6)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)