Wednesday, October 31, 2007

HOMEWORK: Wednesday, October 31

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #2 (Monday)

Math: Numberworks 17/18 (Friday)

Spelling: List 7 Quiz and Exercises (Thursday: for this week only)

Phys. Ed: clothes

Things to remember....
Ball Hockey begins November 6 (Tuesday) 6-7:30pm.
Magazine Campaign 2007 (October 30-November 14) LET'S GO 8 WARD!!

I am going to be away Thursday and Friday this week. Mrs. M will be replacing me. I will try to update my blog tomorrow, but in case I don't please check your child's agenda.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Have FUN and be SAFE!!!

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

HOMEWORK: Tuesday, October 30

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #2 (Monday)

Math: Minds on Math p.173 6-12, p. 178 6,7,8
Numberworks 17/18

Spelling: List 7 exercises and quiz (Thursday-this week only)

Phys. Ed: clothes

Things to remember....
Halloween Dance October 30 (7-8:30pm Middle School, 9-10:30pm High School) $4 (Costume) $5 (No Costume)
Halloween Fun Day: tomorrow afternoon, dress up in a costume
Ball Hockey starts November 6 (next Tuesday)

Magazine Campaign 2007: Sell, Sell, Sell! Lets win the top homeroom prize for sales!! Go 8 Ward, Go!!

Monday, October 29, 2007

HOMEWORK: Monday, October 29

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Halloween Narrative due tomorrow Block 1.

Math: Minds on Math 1-5
Numberworks 17/18 (Friday)

Phys. Ed: clothes

Assembly Block 1 Tomorrow: Big things happening at GMCS, BIG THINGS! I am PUMPED!!!

Things to remember.....
Ball Hockey registration/fees due to Ms. Ward by Tuesday, October 30 (thats tomorrow).
Halloween Dance October 30 (7-8:30pm Middle School, 9-10:30pm High School) $4 (Costume) $5 (No Costume)

Thursday, October 25, 2007

HOMEWORK: Thursday, October 25

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Halloween Story (good copy- due Monday)
Book Talk #2 (November 5)

Math: Fraction to Decimal worksheet
Numberworks 15/16

Spelling: List 7 Exercises and Quiz (Wednesday)

Phys. Ed: Journal (October 22-28)

Things to Remember.....
Ottawa Fundraising meeting Thursday 6:00pm in Ms. Ward's room.
GMCS Cinema: Friday "Haunting Hour" (based on R.L Stines Goosebumps series of novels) Movie starts at 7:00pm, admission is $3. This movie is rated PG (students K-5 must be accompanied by an adult). A spooky, thrill ride for the whole family, just in time for Halloween!!
Ball Hockey registration due to Ms. Ward by Tuesday, October 30.
Halloween Dance October 30 (7-8:30pm Middle School, 9-10:30pm High School) $4 (Costume) $5 (No Costume)

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

HOMEWORK: Tuesday, October 23

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Halloween Story (draft-prewrite)
Book Talk #2 (November 5)

Math: Questions (3 from board)
Numberworks 15/16

Spelling: List 6 exercises and quiz (tomorrow)

Science: Notebooks were collected today.
Started working with microscopes. Cool Stuff!! (Everyone got their license on the first try! Great Job!!)

Phys. Ed: journals (October 22-28)

Things to Remember.....
Ottawa Fundraising meeting Thursday 6:00pm in Ms. Ward's room
GMCS Cinema: Friday "Haunting Hour" (based on R.L Stines Goosebumps series of novels) Movie starts at 7:00pm, admission is $3. This movie is rated PG (students K-5 must be accompanied by an adult). A spooky, thrill ride for the whole family, just in time for Halloween!!
Ball Hockey registration due to Ms. Ward by Tuesday, October 30.
Halloween Dance October 30 (7-8:30pm Middle School, 9-10:30pm High School) $4 (Costume) $5 (No Costume)

Monday, October 22, 2007

HOMEWORK: Monday, October 22

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Halloween Story (draft - ready for peer editing)
Book Talk #2 (November 5)

Math: Minds on Math p. 74 (10, 14), p.76 (4, 10), p.77 (18-23)
Numberworks 15/16 (Friday)

Spelling: List 6 exercises and quiz (Wednesday)
Sign Unit 1 test

Science: notebooks up to date (I will be collecting these tomorrow to mark)
Sign test (microscope/MR. GREEN)

Phys. Ed: journals (October 22 - 28)
clothes

Writing: Get writing assignments up to date.

Things to Remember......
Soccer: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm at the Club (last week)
Ottawa Fundraising meeting Thursday 6:00pm in Ms. Ward's room
GMCS Cinema: Friday "Haunting Hour" (based on R.L Stines Goosebumps series of novels) Movie starts at 7:00pm, admission is $3. This movie is rated PG (students K-5 must be accompanied by an adult). A great way to get into the Halloween spirit!!
Ball Hockey registration due to Ms. Ward by Tuesday, October 30.
Halloween Dance October 30 (7-8:30pm Middle School, 9-10:30pm High School)

Friday, October 19, 2007

HOMEWORK: Friday, October 19

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Halloween Story (draft)
Book Talk #2 (November 5)

Math: Assignment #2 (exponents, scientific notation, square roots)
Numberworks 15/16 (Friday)

Spelling: List 6 exercises and quiz (Wednesday)

Science: study notes
notebooks are due Tuesday

Phys. Ed: journal (October 22-28)
clothes

Things to remember....
Ottawa fundraising meeting is postponed to Thursday @ 6:00pm in Ms. Ward's room.
Ball Hockey registration due October 30.
Halloween Dance October 30 (Middle School 7-8:30pm High School 9-10:30pm)

Have A Great Weekend!

Thursday, October 18, 2007

HOMEWORK: Thursday, October 18

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #2 (November 5)
Sport Trading Card
Heroic Adventures Unit (up to date)
Students who have not presented Book Talk #1 will be presenting tomorrow.

Math: Integer Assignment
Numberworks 13/14

Spelling: List 6 Exercises and Quiz (Wednesday)
study words

Science: Quiz tomorrow (MR. GREEN and microscope)
STUDY

Phys. Ed: Journals begin Monday (October 22 - 28)
clothes

Writing: Journal entry (Check Ms. Mcquaid's blog for details)

Things to Remember...
Soccer Tonight 5:30pm at the Club (Grades 6-8)
Red Friday tomorrow (Support our Troops!)
Variety Show tomorrow night 7:00pm. Hope to see you there!!
Ottawa fundraising meeting Monday at 6:00pm in Ms. Ward's room.
Ball Hockey Registration due October 30
Halloween Dance (October 30) Middle School 7-8:30pm High School 9-10:30pm