Monday, January 6, 2020




Housekeeping: 


- Book talks tomorrow!

- We will be increasing our reading at home over the second term, so start looking around for good books to read!

- Grade 8: Pink Registration/Transfer form due Friday, January 24th.


KUDOS: to our Indiana Jones champion...Connor!

QOTD: "










English:


- Rehearse.  Rehearse.  Rehearse.  (book talks)

- Read your novel.  First reading response is due Thursday at midnight.  The assignment is on the GC

Math:

-  Grade 7 + 8: Complete the equations sheet (algebra).  TEST on Wednesday.

 -  Answer the following question: if you are inviting 200 people to your wedding, which of the two venues is the better deal?  Show your work
a. Flat rate $3000, per person cost (plate cost) $120  
b. Flat rate $4500, per person cost (plate cost) $70

- Practice balancing equations: I have posted an assignment on the GC with MULTIPLE equation balance games.  After playing several of the games, try the final link (XP Math - Math Games Arcade...) as it serves as an excellent test of your knowledge.

History:

- Grade 8: Manitoba worksheet due Thursday after the break

- Grade 7: Expulsion of Acadians due the Thursday after the break

French:

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Science:

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Health/Phys-Ed:

- Practice reading your PSA aloud.  Time it to ensure it is under 20 seconds.  Finally, make sure you add a call to action. 

Art: 

- Be done the trading card in three weeks.


MUSIC: 

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DRAMA: 

- Present drama scripts this Friday.  Make sure it's memorized!


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