Le Moine Blog 2019-2020

Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here -  Mr. Roberts and Ms. Grey came from AHS to help our grade 8s with course selection.  The following  link  will take you to a doc with images representing the information that was shared with the class KUDOS: to...the girls for winning the ultimate frisbee DPA game.  As well, kudos to Emily, Ava, Sky, Jordie, and Connor for running their 12 minute run.  Final kudos to all the kids who came to re-do their math tests. QOTD : "Look!  There's a sky chicken!" Josh English: - 5G paragraph and PDF questions are due tomorrow - Grade 7: Read at least 30 minutes - Grade 8: Read at least 30 minutes -  Math : -  Sign the SK for the new Measurement Unit (by Friday)  - Grade 8 math tests came home.  Please sign them. -  Grade 7 + 8: 5 worksheets are due Friday (we will be taking them up in class on Friday) History : - History test came home.  Please sign it and

Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here -  Mr. Roberts and Ms. Grey came from AHS to help our grade 8s with course selection.  The following link will take you to a doc with images representing the information that was shared with the class KUDOS: -  MacKenna and Kyle for helping with the jr volleyball tryouts.  As well, kudos to Emma, Rosa, Nika, Charlotte, and Rumaisa for decorating the boxes for Holiday Heroes. - Finally, kudos to Sky for beating Mr. Le Moine in a 3 point bball challenge.  It was a slaughter.    QOTD : "Oooooooohhhh Starbucks!" Ariana. English: - - Grade 7: Read at least 30 minutes - Grade 8: Read at least 30 minutes -  Math : -  Sign the SK for the new Measurement Unit (by Friday)  - Grade 8 math tests came home today.  Please sign them. -  Grade 7 + 8: 5 worksheets are due Friday (we will be taking them up in class on Friday) History : - History test came home.  Pl

Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here -   QOTD : "Boom.  Roasted!" - Jordie "Show me your blog!" -Mr. Le Moine English: - Complete the character creation sheet tonight - Grade 7: Read at least 30 minutes - Grade 8: Read at least 30 minutes -  Math : -  Sign the SK for the new Measurement Unit -  Grade 7 + 8: 5 worksheets are due Friday (we will be taking them up in class on Friday) History : - History test came home.  Please sign it and return it with your child to Mr. Le Moine -  TWITN: Charlotte, Emma, and Addison French : - Re-test for anyone wanting a re-test for french avoir quiz - Join the Duolingo Classroom!  Check it out on the GC! Science : - - Health/Phys-Ed : - We are moving one step closer to our 12 minute run - we're now running for 7 minutes! Some kids are struggling with this and need to be more active outside of school.  Feel free to say the followin

Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here -   QOTD : " English: - Egghead responses (summative task) have been returned (grade 8). - Grade 7: Read at least 30 minutes - Grade 8: Read at least 30 minutes -  Math : -  Sign the SK for the Geometry Unit -  8 Math : test tomorrow!  This will be divided into two parts: Part 1 will be the practical hands-on test where students will be asked to create a series of angles using a compass.  The second part will be the communication test.  Best way to prepare?  Look at last year's test, go over the questions in the workbook, and look at the questions in the textbook.  FINALLY: there is no "Let Statement" sheet for this test, so make sure you can identify and explain the following laws: opposite, interior, alternate, and corresponding 8 MATH: I have posted the pictures  from today's problems on the GC - 7 Math:   test tomorrow!  This will be a google for

Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here - If you get a chance this weekend, watch last night's speech by Adam Schiff at the end of the Trump impeachment inquiry; it's about 10 minutes, and it's pure magic in terms of speaking skills.   QOTD : " English: - Egghead responses (summative task) have been returned (grade 8). - Grade 7: Read at least 30 minutes - Grade 8: Read at least 30 minutes -  Math : -  Sign the SK for the Geometry Unit -  8 Math : Read my answer to last night's communication problem on the GC.  Plus, there is one more communication question to do for this weekend. - 7 Math:   Using the link found here , students are to play the game: Polygon or not online.  As well, students continue to work on their tessellations in class.  This is NOT to be done at home with parents/tutors - hands off!!!  Test on Tuesday (part 1). -  Grade 8 :  Link to a few activities with transversals

Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here - Due to the size of the class and the high demand for support in math, I have made it abundantly clear to the kids that my priority for helping students starts with those who are completing their homework, doing their work in class/not bothering others, and bringing their materials to class.  There literally isn't enough time to meet one to one with everyone requiring assistance, so I will begin with those who are meeting me halfway.   Kudos to : Mehrshad, for helping out the supply teacher yesterday.  You've just earned points for your house!  Also, well done to Rosa for saying thank you to the AHS band. QOTD : "Ohio is in Ontario, right?" Rachel. English: - Grade 7: Read at least 30 minutes - Grade 8: Read at least 30 minutes -  Math : -  Sign the SK for the Geometry Unit -  8 Math : one question on the GC + start studying for Tuesday's test -

Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here - Due to the size of the class and the high demand for support in math, I have made it abundantly clear to the kids that my priority for helping students starts with those who are completing their homework, doing their work in class/not bothering others, and bringing their materials to class.  There literally isn't enough time to meet one to one with everyone requiring assistance, so I will begin with those who are meeting me halfway.   Kudos to : ... QOTD : " English: - Grade 7: Read at least 30 minutes - Grade 8: Read at least 30 minutes -  Math : -  Sign the SK for the Geometry Unit -  8 Math : complete the communication problem on the GC called: "8 Math Communication Homework"  This is homework for tonight.  As well, 7.t - 7 Math:   students continue to work on their tessellations in class.  This is NOT to be done at home with parents/tutors - ha

Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here -  Kudos to : Nika, for helping a peer with SLC.  Also, kudos to Rumaisa for helping a peer.   QOTD : "Now you have to take that guitar and smash it on the ground."  Jordie to Dorsa.  I have no idea why this was said. English: - Grade 7: Read at least 30 minutes - Grade 8: Read at least 30 minutes -  Math : -  Sign the SK for the Geometry Unit - 8 Math : complete the communication problem on the GC called: "Parallel or not?"  This is homework for tonight.  As well, 7.3/7.4 - 7 Math:   last year's geometry test is online!  It's a google form.  Super fun! -  Grade 8 :  Link to a few activities with transversals and parallel lines is on the Google class.  If you're having difficulty with this, go to this site! - Math Quizzes on basic numeracy; this is how you will be tested: 1. Addition: 11-20, 30 questions, 5 seconds max 2. Subtrac

Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here -  Kudos to : M QOTD : " English: - Grade 7:  - Grade 8: -  Math : -  Sign the SK for the Geometry Unit - Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing: you need to practice this mental math EVERY night.  There's a quiz coming soon... - Worksheets: work at these piecemeal: this means to do a bit at a time.  From time to time come and show me the work you have done.  - Grade 8:  Link to a few activities with transversals and parallel lines is on the Google class.  If you're having difficulty with this, go to this site! History : - History test came home.  Please sign it and return it with your child to Mr. Le Moine -  TWITN for this week: Charlotte, Emma, Addison,  French : - Join the Duolingo Classroom!  Check it out on the GC! Science : -Ecosystem poster (grade 7) due Monday Health/Phys-Ed : -  Art :  - soap carving is due ne

Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here -  Kudos to : Mehrshad for helping out with the food delivery from Nathan's presentation! QOTD : " English: - Grade 7:  - Grade 8: -  Math : -  Sign the SK for the Geometry Unit - Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing: you need to practice this mental math EVERY night.  There's a quiz coming soon... - Worksheets: work at these piecemeal: this means to do a bit at a time.  From time to time come and show me the work you have done.  -  Grade 7 Equilateral Triangle story is due Monday.   There is an assignment on google classroom.     History : - History test came home.  Please sign it and return it with your child to Mr. Le Moine -  TWITN for this week: Charlotte, Emma, Addison,  French : - Join the Duolingo Classroom!  Check it out on the GC! Science : -Ecosystem poster (grade 7) due Monday Health/Phys-Ed : -  Art :  -

Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here - Read over the Student-led conference rubric with someone at home (not a pet).  Make sure you are prepared for your conference! - Tomorrow, bring snow gear. Kudos to : Mehrshad, for leading the quick lesson about how to connect to read and write.  QOTD : "Today felt like a WEEK."  - Ava L. English: - Grade 7: I have handed back your "My Life Map" planning.  Make the necessary edits and changes, create your life map, and re-submit the work by Thursday, November 14th.  - Grade 8: three questions to answer in a Board survey regarding our visit to High School last week.  It's on the GC and is due Thursday. - Passion Projects (#1) are due Thursday, November 14. Math : -  Sign the SK for the Geometry Unit - Worksheets: work at these piecemeal: this means to do a bit at a time.   -  Grade 7 Equilateral Triangle story is due Monday.   There is an

Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here - Read over the Student-led conference rubric with someone at home (not a pet).  Make sure you are prepared for your conference! Kudos to : Connor, for being the first to complete his Student-Led conference.     QOTD : " English: - Grade 7: I have handed back your "My Life Map" planning.  Make the necessary edits and changes, create your life map, and re-submit the work by Thursday, November 14th.  - Grade 8: three questions to answer in a Board survey regarding our visit to High School last week.  It's on the GC and is due Thursday. - Passion Projects (#1) are due Thursday, November 14. Math : -  Sign the SK for the Geometry Unit - Grade 7: 7.2 - Grade 8: 7.2 -  Grade 7 Equilateral Triangle story is due Thursday.   There is an assignment on google classroom.     History : - History test came home.  Please sign it and return it with your ch

Lest we forget. Housekeeping :  - Grade 8 Parents: a list of all high school open house events can be found  here - Read over the Student-led conference rubric with someone at home (not a pet).  Make sure you are prepared for your conference! Kudos to : Rumaisa, Sky, and Mehraeen for leading the musical portion of today's Remembrance Day song.  As well, kudos to Paige, Connor, Emily, Helia, and NIka for reading your sections of the preamble.  And last, but not least, an incredible kudos to the class for singing your hearts out!  As well, kudos to the class for helping the kids pick up their books at the Book Fair.   QOTD : " English: - Grade 7: I have handed back your "My Life Map" planning.  Make the necessary edits and changes, create your life map, and re-submit the work by Thursday, November 14th.  - Grade 8: three questions to answer in a Board survey regarding our visit to High School last week.  It's on the GC and is due Thursday.