Wednesday 29 April 2015

April 29th 2015 Day 4

9F- Today we talked about Ethics and Corporations. Students were given and extra evening to finish the mini-essay, due to a miscomunication with my substitute yesterday. Students are expected to have this in tomorrow during class.

7F- Today we continued working on the questions from yesterday. Students were asked to complete page 2/3 for homework if they had not finished them in class.

8E-This class we finished the movie ``The Road to Eldorado``.

7D-Today we continued working on the questions from yesterday. Students were asked to complete page 2/3 for homework if they had not finished them in class.
7D- During our second block we discussed Louis Riel and how he helped with the Métis Uprising.


8E- Students continued to review for tomorrows test. The questions they asked me yesterday have been answered and posted on Google Classroom.

8A-Students continued to review for tomorrows test. The questions they asked me yesterday have been answered and posted on Google Classroom.

8F-Students continued to review for tomorrows test. The questions they asked me yesterday have been answered and posted on Google Classroom.

Tuesday 28 April 2015

April 29th 2015 Day 3

IMPORTANT GRADE 8 REMINDERS
- Japanese Village forms are due TOMORROW!! Still need Parent volunteers for 8A/8E 



9F- Today while I was away student were working on a mini-essay response to the film "The Corporation". They received 2 class today to write as well as half a period yesterday. This essay is due tomorrow morning printed in class. Late essays will be given a 10% late penalty per day.

8A- Today while I was away students were reviewing  individually and writing down all the questions that they had for the Chapter 9 test. These questions will be discussed and answered tomorrow before the test on Thursday April 30th 2015.

8E- Today while I was away students were reviewing  individually and writing down all the questions that they had for the Chapter 9 test. These questions will be discussed and answered tomorrow before the test on Thursday April 30th 2015.  

8F- Today while I was away students were reviewing  individually and writing down all the questions that they had for the Chapter 9 test. These questions will be discussed and answered tomorrow before the test on Thursday April 30th 2015.

7F- Today while I was gone students worked on a few worksheets from the information that was discussed yesterday in class.

7D- Today while I was gone students worked on a few worksheets from the information that was discussed yesterday in class.


Monday 27 April 2015

April 27th 2015 Day 2

8F- Students reviewed for their Chapter 9 Test that is on Thursday April 30th 2015. 

8A- Continued watching `` The Road to El Dorado``.

7F- Today we started chapter 8. Students learnt about Lord Selkrik and the origins of the Méti community.

8A-We finished the Movie and started reviewing for the Chapter 9 test that has been move to April 30th 2015. 

7D-Today we started chapter 8. Students learnt about Lord Selkrik and the origins of the Méti community

8E-Continued watching `` The Road to El Dorado``.  Chapter 9 test has been moved to Thursday April 30th 2015. 

9F- Today we finished watching the documentary `` The Corporation``. Students were given half the period of start their mini-essay on the film. They have 2 more blocks ( tomorrow) to finish this essay and it is due on Thursday Morning. 

Thursday 23 April 2015

April 23th 2015 Day 1

8F- Today we started  the movie ``The Road to El Dorado`` We were cut short due to our Lock-down drill. The 8F students had been informed of the importance to keep silent during the drill. Unfortunately even with reminders the students could not take it seriously. As a result we will no longer be watching the film. After the Lock-Down was finished, students were given the Chapter 9 review booklet and were asked to start reviewing for the test on Wednesday April 29th 2015. We will continue this review on Monday.

8A-Today we have finished our Aztec unit. Students were sent home with their chapter 9 review package for the test that is next Wednesday April 29th 2015.  To finish off the Aztec Unit we are watching the Movie "The Road to El Dorado", This movie combines the civilizations of the Aztecs, Mayans and the Incas in a long City of Gold. The Spanish arrive and the story unveils. After viewing students will have an activity to complete. 

7F( double)- Today we finished up our Student Vote unit. Students were asked to finish the small workbook for homework. Feel Free to discuss these worksheets with your child as i sure they would love to share what they have learnt while researching the political parties. Chapter 8 will start on Monday!.


Important dates:
- All Japanese community center/village forms must be turned in with payment no later then April 28th 2015.
- Water park forms ( 8F) are due on May 13th. Any students returning forms late will be put on a waiting list.

Have a great Weekend!

Wednesday 22 April 2015

April 22nd 2015 Day 6

Today was Current Events Day! 

7F- Students handed in the Monde en March and were given a new one. This New Monde en March is due on May 1st 2015. 

8A-Students handed in the Weekly news that was due today and received a new one. The new Weekly news is due on May 1st 2015. 

8E-Students handed in the Weekly news that was due today and received a new one. The new Weekly news is due on May 1st 2015. 

7D-Students handed in the Monde en March and were given a new one. This New Monde en March is due on May 1st 2015. 

8F-Students handed in the Monde en March and were given a new one. This New Monde en March is due on May 1st 2015. 

9F(double)- Students handed in last weeks Monde en Marche. New one is due on May 1st 2015. 
- It should be noted that these Monde en Marche will be marked based on the completion of each questions, with the appropriate answer taken from the article. 
- Students are given 1 class to start these worksheets on the day given. 
-They are then expected to have them completed by the following day 6. Students will no longer have the opportunity to finish them in my class the day they are due.  
- Students are also expected to come for help in regards to these worksheets if they are having trouble understanding. Complaints that they do not understand will not be taken seriously unless they make the effort to come and ask questions. 

8E-Today we have finished our Aztec unit. Students were sent home with their chapter 9 review package for the test that is next Wednesday April 29th 2015.  To finish off the Aztec Unit we are watching the Movie "The Road to El Dorado", This movie combines the civilizations of the Aztecs, Mayans and the Incas in a long City of Gold. The Spanish arrive and the story unveils. After viewing students will have an activity to complete.   

Tuesday 21 April 2015

April 21st 2015 Day 5

Oops sorry students  I made a mistake on the date I gave you when the PCs first took government! It was 1971 NOT 1935 !! I was reading something completely different. Oops! 

7D- Today we took a short break from the regular curriculum to explore our political views. Students will be participating in the Students Vote on May 1st this year. We will be continuing this program for one more day and we will review it again next week before the students take their vote on May 1st 2015.

8A-Today we took a short break from the regular curriculum to explore our political views. Students will be participating in the Students Vote on May 1st this year. We will be continuing this program for one more day and we will review it again next week before the students take their vote on May 1st 2015.

9F- We continued watching the ``Documentary the Corporation``.

8F-Today we took a short break from the regular curriculum to explore our political views. Students will be participating in the Students Vote on May 1st this year. We will be continuing this program for one more day and we will review it again next week before the students take their vote on May 1st 2015.

8F-Today we took a short break from the regular curriculum to explore our political views. Students will be participating in the Students Vote on May 1st this year. We will be continuing this program for one more day and we will review it again next week before the students take their vote on May 1st 2015.

7D-Continued from this morning.

7F-Today we took a short break from the regular curriculum to explore our political views. Students will be participating in the Students Vote on May 1st this year. We will be continuing this program for one more day and we will review it again next week before the students take their vote on May 1st 2015.

Reminder to all Classes.... Weekly New/ Monde en March is due tomorrow!

Monday 20 April 2015

April 20th 2015 Day 4

9F-Today students started watching the documentary `` The Corporation``. Students are learning how Corporations are necessary to our society but can also be some of the reason why our society is having many difficulties.

7F- Student wrote the Chapter 7 test. Marks will be up within a few days.

8E- Today I handed out the Japanese Cultural Center Forms, they are due back on April 28th 2015. The option to pay online is available and highly recommended. This morning we started reviewing the worksheets that we had been working on last week. We will be continuing, this afternoon.

7D-Students had this first block to study and ask me questions before writing their test.

7D- Student wrote the Chapter 7 test. Marks will be up within a few days.

8E- We have 1 more worksheet to finish reviewing for this chapter. This will be done tomorrow. Chapter 9 test has been scheduled for April 29th 2015.

8A- Today I handed out the Japanese Cultural Center Forms, they are due back on April 28th 2015. The option to pay online is available and highly recommended. We finished reviewing the final set of worksheets for chapter 9. Test is scheduled for April 29th 2015.

8F- Today I handed out the Japanese Cultural Center Forms, they are due back on April 28th 2015. The option to pay online is available and highly recommended.  We finished reviewing the final set of worksheets for chapter 9. Test is Scheduled for April 29th 2015.

Friday 17 April 2015

April 17th 2015 Day 3

9F-This mornings first block we concentrated on reviewing the worksheet about marketing that we had completed a few days ago. Students then continued on their Student vote worksheets.

7F- Students were not in class today as they were on a wonderful field trip to Cora's.

8E-Student were finishing off the worksheets that they received yesterday. We will be reviewing them on Monday.

9F-Students were given a homework on consumerism that is due on Monday. Students had all block to work on this.

7D- Today we reviewed for our Test that is on Monday April 20th.

8F(double)- Today we discussed how the decisions of the Aztec and Spanish leaders affected the outcomes of their great conflict.

8A- Today we reviewed the worksheets that we have been working on for the last few classes.


Have a great Weekend!!!!

Thursday 16 April 2015

April 16th 2015 Day 2

8F- Today we finished reviewing the worksheets from the last week. Tomorrow we will continue discussing how things may have been different if the leaders had made different decisions.

8A- Today we discussed how the decision making of the leaders affect their own fates.

7F- Today we continued reviewing for the chapter 7 test that is set for Monday April 20th 2015. 

8A- Student then worked on a worksheet, discussing the impact that the Spanish had on the Aztec Culture. We will be reviewing these worksheets tomorrow.

7D- Today we started our revision of Chapter 7. We will continue tomorrow as the test is set for Monday April 20th 2015. 

8E-After having discussed the event that lead to the Defeat of the Aztecs students working in partners to complete a worksheet.

9F-Today we continued with our mini Students Vote unit. Students researched the political parties of Alberta to find out their leaders, slogans and the key messages.  We will continue this unit next week. Tomorrow we will be continuing with chapter 7.


Important dates: Please keep these dates free of appointments  for an upcoming field trip.  ( Forms to be sent home soon)
8F- May 4th 2015
8E- May 5th 2015
8A- May 12th 2015

Wednesday 15 April 2015

April 15th 2015 Day 1

8F- Today we reviewed the worksheets that the students have been working on during this past week. We will continue this review tomorrow.

8A- We finished reviewing the first 2 worksheets and we started working on another one that students were asked to finish for homework for tomorrow as we will go over it.

7F- Today we started the review for their test. As our classes were cut a bit short the last few days their test has been moved to Monday April 20th 2015.

7F- Today we had a discussion about asking questions when we don't understand certain concepts and not waiting till the end of the Unit. Students have been encouraged to ask questions after each section of notes during class. They have also been advised that if they are uncomfortable asking questions during class that I am always available to them upon request for extra explanation after class, at lunch or after school ( with advanced notice).   After our discussion we continued reviewing. Tomorrow we will be doing a review activity that requires students to have pens or pencils of different colors.

Tuesday 14 April 2015

April 14th 2015 Day 6

7F- Students received a new Monde en March that is due on April 22nd.  The Monde en marche they handed in today was the final one for Quarter 3 and marks will be up within a few days along with their marks from their comic strip project.

8A- Students received a new Weekly News that is due on April 22nd. The Weekly news that they handed in today was the last one for Quarter 3 and marks will be up in a few days.

8E- Students received a new Weekly News that is due on April 22nd. The Weekly news that they handed in today was the last one for Quarter 3 and marks will be up in a few days.

7D- Students received a new Monde en March that is due on April 22nd.  The Monde en marche they handed in today was the final one for Quarter 3 and marks will be up within a few days along with their marks from their comic strip project.

8F- Students received a new Monde en March that is due on April 22nd.  The Monde en marche they handed in today was the final one for Quarter 3 and marks will be up within a few days.


9F- Students received a new Monde en March that is due on April 22nd.  The Monde en marche they handed in today was the final one for Quarter 3 and marks will be up within a few days.


8E- Today we started review the worksheets that students worked on last week. We will continue this when I see them again on Thursday. 

Monday 13 April 2015

April 13th 2015 Day 5

7D- Today we started examining what when into making the Confederation of Canada. We will continue this power point tomorrow. Monde en March is due tomorrow. 

8A-Today we review the 2 worksheets students were working on last week. We will continue this on Wednesday. Reminder Weekly News is due tomorrow. 

9F- Today we took a short break from the regular curriculum to explore our political views. Students will be participating in the Students Vote on May 1st this year. We will be continuing this program all week and reviewing again the week before the vote is to take place. Monde en March is due tomorrow. 

8F- Today we discussed just how Cortes was able to conquer the Aztecs. We looked at what events took place that led to the death of the Aztec leader and the destruction on the empire.  Students were asked to finish the assigned worksheet for tomorrow. Monde en March is due tomorrow. 

8E- Today we finished watching the short video from Friday. Students were then asked to complete a worksheet in their pairs. If it was not finished they were asked to finish it for tomorrow as we will be going over it together. Weekly News is due tomorrow . 


7D- Students watched a video during this block. They watched a re-dramatization of how the confederation of Canada was formed.

7F- Students watched a video during this block. They watched a re-dramatization of how the confederation of Canada was formed.  Monde en March is due tomorrow. 

Friday 10 April 2015

Friday April 10th 2015 Day 4

Welcome Back!

Now that we are back in the swing of things here are a few updates for each class.

9F- We have started Chapter 7- How the consumerism influences our quality of life. Students need to have the little booklet that we have been working on finished for Monday....most students only have 3-4 questions left.  Monde en March is due on Tuesday.  High School Registration forms are due back in the office next week, get them in ASAP.

8A- We have started Chapter 9 the last chapter of the Aztec. So far we have learnt what the Aztec and the Spanish ambitions were and how they conflicted. WE have talked about Hernan Cortes, and how the events that lead up to the Spanish conquer of the Aztecs. There is no homework this weekend other than the Weekly News that is due on Tuesday if you have not already completed it.

8E- We have started Chapter 9 the last chapter of the Aztec. So far we have learnt what the Aztec and the Spanish ambitions were and how they conflicted. WE have talked about Hernan Cortes, and how the events that lead up to the Spanish conquer of the Aztecs. There is no homework this weekend other than the Weekly News that is due on Tuesday if you have not already completed it.

8F- We have started Chapter 9 the last chapter of the Aztec. So far we have learnt what the Aztec and the Spanish ambitions were and how they conflicted. WE have talked about Hernan Cortes, and how the events that lead up to the Spanish conquer of the Aztecs This last worksheet needs to be completed for Monday. The Monde en March that is due on Tuesday if you have not already completed it.

7D- We have started chapter 7- A new country. This chapter is quite short and will be finished quickly. We have discussed Lord Durhams report, the Union Act and will be discussing the AANB and the creation of the Dominion of Canada.  Monde en March is due on Tuesday. Chapter 7 test will be next Thursday.

7F- We have started chapter 7- A new country. This chapter is quite short and will be finished quickly. We have discussed Lord Durhams report, the Union Act and we discussed the AANB and the creation of the Dominion of Canada, students were asked to complete the 3 questions for homework for Monday.   Monde en March is due on Tuesday. Chapter 7 test will be next Thursday.  

Sunday 5 April 2015

Happy Easter!!

Happy Easter Everyone!

Just a few reminders before you come back to school.

7D- Projects are due on Wednesday April 8th 2015- You need to hand in the comic and the 2 paragraphs at the same time.

7F- Projects are due on Tuesday April 7th 2015- You need to hand in the comic and the 2 paragraphs at the same time.

8A/E/F- Your Chapter 8 test marks are on their way... Look for them Monday Evening.

9F- Your Chapter 6 test marks are on their way--- Look for them Monday Evening.


Have a wonderful Easter Sunday and Easter Monday!

Mlle Bucharski

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