Monday, September 29, 2008

Math Websites
http://www.math.com/school/subject1/practice/S1U4L2/S1U4L2Pract.html
http://www.math.com/school/subject1/practice/S1U4L3/S1U4L3Pract.html http://aaamath.com/

Science Websites
http://www.susq-town.org/hamsher/all_about_the_microscope.htm

Language Arts Websites
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/

HOMEWORK: Monday, September 29

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)

Math: Numberworks 9/10 (Friday)
Minds on Math p. 58 (1, 4 - 8)

Spelling: List 4 Exercises/Corrections and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science 8: study notes

Social Studies: study notes

Canada Minute: study(provinces, territories, capitals, abbreviations, flags)

Science 6: study notes

Things to Remember...
New start time Monday. Students are not to be at school before 8:30am.
Picture money needs to be in ASAP.
Retakes are on October 1st.
Yearbook order forms due October 6th (only $25)!
Congratulations GMCS on receiving a $10,000 music grant for band instruments!
Grades 4-8 Choir starts Monday (3pm).
Thank you to everyone who brought in a donation for the Terry Fox Foundation!

I will be away from September 30th - October 5th. I am attending the National Student Council Conference in Summerside, PEI. Mrs. M will be my substitute teacher for the week. Please do not bring in any Ottawa payments until October 6. See you all next Monday - Have a great week!

Saturday, September 27, 2008

HOMEWORK: Friday, September 26

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)
The Man Wo Killed the Sea Monster (finish)

Math: Numberworks 9/10 (Friday)

Spelling: List 4 Exercises/Corrections and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science 8: study notes

Social Studies: study notes

Canada Minute: study(provinces, territories, capitals, abbreviations, flags)

Science 6: study notes

Things to Remember...
New start time Monday. Students are not to be at school before 8:30am.
Picture money needs to be in ASAP.
Retakes are on October 3rd.
Yearbook order forms due October 6th (only $25)!
Congratulations GMCS on receiving a $10,000 music grant for band instruments!
Grades 4-8 Choir starts Monday (3pm).
Thank you to everyone who brought in a donation for the Terry Fox Foundation!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Thursday, September 25, 2008

HOMEWORK: Thursday, September 25

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)
The Man Wo Killed the Sea Monster -paraphrase

Math: Numberworks 7/8 (Friday)
Integer Practice Worksheet
Quiz tomorrow

Spelling: List 4 Exercises/Corrections and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: study notes

Social Studies: study notes

Canada Minute: study(provinces, territories, capitals, abbreviations, flags)

Things to Remember...
Please read the note that was sent home on Friday(September 19) in your child's agenda.
Terry Fox National School Day Run Tomorrow- Bring in a donation!
Picture Money Due ASAP

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

HOMEWORK: Wednesday, September 24

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)
The Man Wo Killed the Sea Monster (collect main ideas of the story - point form)

Math: Numberworks 7/8 (Friday)
Integer Assignment (corrections)

Spelling: List 4 Exercises/Corrections and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: study notes

Social Studies: study notes

Canada Minute: study(provinces, territories, capitals, abbreviations, flags)

Things to Remember...
Please read the note that was sent home on Friday in your child's agenda.
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26) - Bring in a donation!
Retakes: TBA

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

HOMEWORK: Tuesday, September 23

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)
The Man Wo Killed the Sea Monster (read)

Math: Numberworks 7/8 (Friday)
Integer Assignment (finish)

Spelling: List 3 Exercises/Corrections and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: study notes
Illustrate Leeuwenhoek and Hooke's Microscopes

Social Studies: study notes
Latitude and longitude worksheet

Canada Minute: quiz on Tuesday (provinces, territories, capitals, abbreviations, flags)

Things to Remember...
Please read the note that was sent home on Friday in your child's agenda.
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26) - Bring in a donation!
Retakes: TBA

Monday, September 22, 2008

HOMEWORK: Monday, September 22

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)

Math: Numberworks 7/8 (Friday)
Integer Assignment p.1-4

Spelling: List 3 Exercises/Corrections and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: study notes

Social Studies: study notes
Latitude and longitude worksheet

Canada Minute: quiz on Tuesday (provinces, territories, capitals, abbreviations, flags)

Things to Remember...
Please read the note that was sent home on Friday in your child's agenda.
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26)
Retakes: TBA

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Reading Buddies Site
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/index.html

HOMEWORK: Thursday, September 18

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)
My Hero (read, Pause and Think, questions 1-3)

Math: Numberworks 5/6 (Friday)
Minds on Math p. 285 (1, 4, 6, 9 - 11)

Spelling: List 3 Exercises/Corrections and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: study notes
Quiz on MR GREEN (Friday)

Social Studies: study notes

Canada Minute: quiz on Tuesday (provinces, territories, capitals, abbreviations, flags)

Things to Remember...
Picture Days: September 18/19
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26)
Showing Friday, September 19th at GMCS Cinema, Kung Fu Panda. This animated film is rated PG. Movie starts at 7pm. Canteen services available. A great movie for the whole family!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

HOMEWORK: Wednesday, September 17

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)

Math: Numberworks 5/6 (Friday)

Spelling: List 3 Exercises/Corrections and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: study notes
Quiz on MR GREEN (Friday)

Social Studies: study notes
Questions p. 13 (1-5) Finding Your Way Downtown

Canada Minute: quiz on Tuesday (provinces, territories, capitals, abbreviations, flags)

Things to Remember...
Ottawa Trip Meeting for parents and students (Wednesday at 6pm - Ms. Ward's Room)
Picture Days: September 18/19
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26)
Showing Friday, September 19th at GMCS Cinema, Kung Fu Panda. This animated film is rated PG. Movie starts at 7pm. Canteen services available. A great movie for the whole family!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

HOMEWORK: Tuesday, September 16

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)
The Way of the Winner (questions 1-6)
Paragraph assignment

Math: Numberworks 5/6 (Friday)
Minds on Math p. 280 , 281 (9-14 ) Rational Numbers

Spelling: List 2 Exercises/Corrections and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: study notes
Quiz on MR GREEN (Friday)

Social Studies: study notes
Questions p. 11 (1-4)

Canada Minute: quiz on Tuesday (provinces, territories, capitals, abbreviations, flags)

Things to Remember...
Ottawa Trip Meeting for parents and students (Wednesday at 6pm - Ms. Ward's Room)
Picture Days: September 18/19
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26)
Showing Friday, September 19th at GMCS Cinema, Kung Fu Panda. This animated film is rated PG. Movie starts at 7pm. Canteen services available. A great movie for the whole family!

Monday, September 15, 2008

HOMEWORK: Monday, September 15

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)
The Way of the Winner (questions 1-6)
Paragraph assignment

Math: Numberworks 5/6 (Friday)
Minds on Math p. 280 (1-8 ) Rational Numbers

Spelling: List 2 Exercises/Corrections and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: study notes
Is A Candle Alive? (paragraph and Venn diagram)

Social Studies: study notes
Questions p. 11 (1-4)

Canada Minute: cover page (Canadian Symbols)
List of provinces/territories/capital cities/abbreviations
Color code map of Canada(Due Tuesday)

Things to Remember...
NO CAFETERIA TOMORROW
Ottawa Trip Meeting for parents and students (Wednesday at 6pm - Ms. Ward's Room)
Picture Days: September 18/19
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26)
Showing Friday, September 19th at GMCS Cinema, Kung Fu Panda. This animated film is rated PG. Movie starts at 7pm. Canteen services available. A great movie for the whole family!

Friday, September 12, 2008

HOMEWORK: Friday, September 12

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)
The Way of the Winner (questions 1-6) due Monday

Math: Numberworks 5/6 (Friday)
Minds on Math p. 275 (25, 26, 32 - 39)

Spelling: List 2 Exercises and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: study notes
Is A Candle Alive? (paragraph and Venn diagram)

Social Studies: study notes
Illustrate Cultural Features vs Physical Features (Monday)

Canada Minute: cover page (Canadian Symbols)
List of provinces/territories/capital cities/abbreviations
Color code map of Canada(Due Tuesday)

Things to Remember...
Picture Days: September 18/19
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26)
Showing Friday, September 19th at GMCS Cinema, Kung Fu Panda. This animated film is rated PG. Movie starts at 7pm. Canteen services available. A great movie for the whole family!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!

Thursday, September 11, 2008

HOMEWORK: Friday, September 12

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)
The Way of the Winner (questions 1-6) due Monday

Math: Numberworks 3/4 (tomorrow)
Minds on Math p. 273, 274 (6, 7, 8, 15, 18, 21 - 24)

Spelling: List 2 Exercises and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: study notes
Is A Candle Alive? (paragraph and Venn diagram)

Social Studies: study notes
Illustrate Cultural Features vs Physical Features (Monday)

Canada Minute: cover page (Canadian Symbols)
List of provinces/territories/capital cities/abbreviations
Color code map of Canada
(Due Tuesday)

Things to Remember...
Picture Days: September 18/19
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26)
Showing Friday, September 19th at GMCS Cinema, Kung Fu Panda. This animated film is rated PG. Movie starts at 7pm. Canteen services available. A great movie for the whole family!

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

HOMEWORK: Wednesday, September 10

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)
The Way of the Winner (3 Pause and Think questions)

Math: Numberworks 3/4 (Friday)
Integer Worksheet B

Spelling: List 2 Exercises and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: study notes
Is A Candle Alive? (paragraph and Venn diagram)

Social Studies: study notes Question 2, 3 (p.4)

Canada Minute: cover page (Canadian Symbols)
List of provinces/territories/capital cities/abbreviations
Color code map of Canada(Due Tuesday)

Things to Remember...
Picture Days: September 18/19
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26)
Showing Friday, September 19th at GMCS Cinema, Kung Fu Panda. This animated film is rated PG. Movie starts at 7pm. Canteen services available. A great movie for the whole family!

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

HOMEWORK: Tuesday, September 9

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (Oct.6)
The Way of the Winner (3 Pause and Think questions) - due Thursday

Math: Numberworks 3/4 (Friday)
Integer Worksheet A

Spelling: List 1 Exercises and Quiz

Science: study notes
Illustrate MR GREEN - don't forget your color

Social Studies: study notes
Question 1 (p.4)

Canada Minute: cover page (Canadian Symbols)
List of provinces/territories/capital cities/abbreviations
Color code map of Canada
(Due Tuesday)

Things to Remember...
BRING CLOTHES APPROPRIATE FOR OUTSIDE FOR LAST BLOCK TOMORROW!
Picture Days: September 18/19
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26)

Showing Friday, September 19th at GMCS Cinema, Kung Fu Panda. This animated film is rated PG. Movie starts at 7pm. Canteen services available. A great movie for the whole family!

Monday, September 08, 2008

HOMEWORK: Monday, September 8

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (October 6)
Paragraph assignment

Math: Numberworks 3/4 (Friday)
Minds on Math p. 273 (3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12)


Spelling: List 1 Exercises and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: cover page (Cells and Body Systems Unit)

Social Studies: study notes
Question 1 p.4 (coordinates for Atlantic Canada)

Things to Remember...
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26)

Sunday, September 07, 2008

HOMEWORK: Friday, September5

Language Arts: read 20 minutes
Book Talk #1 (October 6)

Math: Numberworks 3/4 (Friday)

Spelling: List 1 Exercises and Quiz (Wednesday)

Science: Cover Page (Cells and Body Systems Unit)

Social Studies: study notes (longitude and latitude)

Things to Remember.....
Terry Fox National School Day Run (September 26)

Thursday, September 04, 2008

HOMEWORK: Thursday, September 4

Language Arts: read 20 minutes (Book Talk #1 - due October 6)

Math: Minds on Math (MOM) p.262 (1-8)
Numberworks 1/2

Spelling: List 1 (exercises and quiz) Wednesday

Science: cover page

Social Studies: study notes

Phys. Ed: clothes

Things to Remember....
Tomorrow afternoon is the Back to School Picnic (Seal Cove Beach). Hot dogs and beverages cost $1.
Tomorrow night is the Back to School Dance (Middle School 7pm-8:30pm)