monday, december 13

hi everyone... I hope we're all getting ready for the break, finishing up missing work, etc.

this is a special message for my grade eights: please remember that I will not accept your who's who projects late. you must hand in your project on wednesday, december 15, or you will receive a zero (excepting, of course, an excused absence). this project is fairly far-reaching, and will account for a substantial chunk of your term two mark, so please make sure to hand it in on wednesday, december 15.

reminder: renaissance "timed exercise" on wednesday, december 15. the terms are linked under your class's "to do" section.

*7-09 your fur trade timelines and maps are due tomorrow, tuesday. we will be having a in-class response to winners and a "timed exercise" on canadian first nations and the fur trade on wednesday, december 15.

***8-04 winter gift exchange is on friday, december 17, after the talent show. you are also welcome to bring treats if you like for after the talent show, when we have our "winter break celebration."

;-)

thursday, december 9

so close to the end, but still so much to do!

* 7-09 you will hand in your winners responses and your epilogue on monday, december 13. you will hand in your fur trade maps and timelines of tuesday, december 14.

I have linked a list of terms under "7-09 to do." please familiarize yourself with definitions and significance.

* 8-04 and 8-hec we will continue to work on our who's who assignments tomorrow, monday, and tuesday. please bring everything you need to work on it to class on those days.

please continue working on your reading response journals for this week and next; we will take winter break off, though.

the terms for your renaissance "timed exercise" are linked under your class title.

:D

monday, december 6

we are into the home stretch for winter break - very exciting! :D we still have a couple of days to raise money for the christmas hamper, 8-04. keep giving if you can!

* 7-09 please complete phase 4 on your map and timeline, and chapter 20 response for winners for tomorrow.

* 8-04 and 8-hec we will be having our in/formal "debate/mock trial" tomorrow - please be ready with your evidence. also, stay on top of your who's who project; I would suggest that you are complete your rough copy by thursday or friday of this week.

*** wikipedia is never an acceptable source for a research assignment. do not use it.

have a great monday night!

:)

wednesday, december 1

we started our christmas hamper campaign today. with funds raised for each pod, we will purchase gifts for a designated family in need so that children in our community enjoy a happy christmas. please donate if you can and want to - remember that we are working on establishing our reputation as the best homeroom in the school... I'm just saying.

* 7-09 please finish the responses for chapters 15 and 16 - wrestlers, that goes for you, too.

* 8-04 and 8-hec no specific homework tonight - just make sure you are staying on top of your reading responses and your who's who project. I would suggest that you finish researching this week so you can begin your rough copy next week.

:)