Dear Grade 8's,
It has been a pleasure working with you all this past seven months. You have made my time at St. Gregory's most enjoyable. From volleyball, to AV, to drama and of course just being in the classroom with each of you, I have truly loved it all!
I must thank everyone for the amazing surprise party. It was clear that great time, planning and organizing went into it and I was very, very touched! Not every group of students would take the time, so thank you very much. But mostly I want to thank you all for making this grade 8 teaching experience an amazing one. You have all left a footprint on my heart.
In September I came in with goals for you all. I wanted to give you a variety of means to express yourself and teach you how to formulate a strong argument. I knew that I wanted to do this with debates and technology. However, you took these goals and blew me away. Think back to where your writing skills were in September and where they are now. Think about how you communicated your thoughts and ideas. You can now use power point as a tool to help you effectively present your ideas in a professional manner (i.e. Pay it Forward Presentations). You can clearly form and support an argument (blog, debate).Your ability to take what I had to offer and really run with it, exceeded my expectations.
As you move into this final chapter of your grade 8 year, go with confidence. Each of you are smart and capable students and bound for success. Continue to work hard and things will come your way. Think back to those All About Me power point presentations from way back in September, what were your goals? Have you met them? What are your goals from now until graduation? New or old, be sure to keep working toward something.
In the words of Mother Oak, “Within you is a great oak. Just be the tree (person) God made you to be!” Even if the person that you become, is not a historian I will still be very proud of all of you. Best of luck in all your future endeavours!
Sincerely,
Ms. Swanek
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Monday's Homework
History: Study for test tomorrow-notebooks will be collected tomorrow!
Art: work on mondrian art
Language: Read P. 27 and answer the reflecting question
-Work on Pay it forward presentation
French: adjectif possesifs
Art: work on mondrian art
Language: Read P. 27 and answer the reflecting question
-Work on Pay it forward presentation
French: adjectif possesifs
Friday, March 4, 2011
Weekend Homework
Happy Weekend Everyone!
This will be the final weekend that I will be bothering you for homework, so listen up!
Religion: A reminder that I will be collecting your religion poems that you wrote last week.
History: Selling the West Ad Due Monday
Submit any incomplete blog responses by Monday!
Study for Unit Test on Tuesday
Language: Submit any incomplete blog responses by Monday
Pay it Forward Presentation-start planning-bring any necessary materials for Monday's work period.
Enjoy your weekend. I look forward to our final week together!
Ms. Swanek
This will be the final weekend that I will be bothering you for homework, so listen up!
Religion: A reminder that I will be collecting your religion poems that you wrote last week.
History: Selling the West Ad Due Monday
Submit any incomplete blog responses by Monday!
Study for Unit Test on Tuesday
Language: Submit any incomplete blog responses by Monday
Pay it Forward Presentation-start planning-bring any necessary materials for Monday's work period.
Enjoy your weekend. I look forward to our final week together!
Ms. Swanek
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thursday's Homework
Hello folks,
We have had numerous interruptions this week, however there are still things that we must finish up before the March break. Here is what needs to get done before hand:
History: Selling the West Ad-due Monday March 7th (final work period tomorrow!)
-Unit Test-Tuesday March 8th
Language: Weekly responses-Did You Know Response-Due Friday
-Oral Presentation-Pay if Forward Presentation for Gr. 5-6's
I look forward to this final week of work together!
Ms. Swanek
We have had numerous interruptions this week, however there are still things that we must finish up before the March break. Here is what needs to get done before hand:
History: Selling the West Ad-due Monday March 7th (final work period tomorrow!)
-Unit Test-Tuesday March 8th
Language: Weekly responses-Did You Know Response-Due Friday
-Oral Presentation-Pay if Forward Presentation for Gr. 5-6's
I look forward to this final week of work together!
Ms. Swanek
Saturday, February 26, 2011
History Info
Hello all,
I hope that you are all enjoying your weekend. For those of you that you were away this Friday I have updated the website to include the history lecture that you missed. We watched a few clips from the movie Newsies, if you have time this weekend check it out on youtube, (see the links from the lecture notes)it is a wonderful movie!
I have also uploaded the letter home regarding the archeology workshop that we are having this Monday February 28th, 2011. Please bring in your $3.50 to meet the costs of the workshop.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Ms. Swanek
I hope that you are all enjoying your weekend. For those of you that you were away this Friday I have updated the website to include the history lecture that you missed. We watched a few clips from the movie Newsies, if you have time this weekend check it out on youtube, (see the links from the lecture notes)it is a wonderful movie!
I have also uploaded the letter home regarding the archeology workshop that we are having this Monday February 28th, 2011. Please bring in your $3.50 to meet the costs of the workshop.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Ms. Swanek
Friday, February 25, 2011
Weekend Homework
Religion: What if God was one of us response?
History: Weekly Response and start brainstorming for your ad for settling the west. Read pages 254-63
Math: Pg. 258 #1-10
Science: Study for chapter 11 quiz and answer # 1-4 from 11.7 on the Wastewater treatment.
Language: weekly response due Friday. Family Day response due Monday.
History: Weekly Response and start brainstorming for your ad for settling the west. Read pages 254-63
Math: Pg. 258 #1-10
Science: Study for chapter 11 quiz and answer # 1-4 from 11.7 on the Wastewater treatment.
Language: weekly response due Friday. Family Day response due Monday.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Thursday's Homework
Art: Virtue art due Friday!
History: What changes did industrialization have on Canada? Due tomorrow. Blog response due Monday.
French: Volcanic Explosion Due Tomorrow
Science: Pg. 298-300 #3,5
Language: Blog responses Due next Friday. Family Day response due Monday.
Anyone that has yet to submit money for Michael Power Trip, Ottawa trip or our archeology workshop ($3.50) please bring it in asap!
History: What changes did industrialization have on Canada? Due tomorrow. Blog response due Monday.
French: Volcanic Explosion Due Tomorrow
Science: Pg. 298-300 #3,5
Language: Blog responses Due next Friday. Family Day response due Monday.
Anyone that has yet to submit money for Michael Power Trip, Ottawa trip or our archeology workshop ($3.50) please bring it in asap!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wednesday's Homework
Math- p.279 #1-8 Study for math test.
Language- Any outstanding blog responses.
Did You Know 4.0 Blog Question Due Friday, March 4
Family Day response due Friday
Virtue Art Due Friday
History Response Due Monday
Ottawa Form & Money by Friday
MPSJ Trip $ and Form
Language- Any outstanding blog responses.
Did You Know 4.0 Blog Question Due Friday, March 4
Family Day response due Friday
Virtue Art Due Friday
History Response Due Monday
Ottawa Form & Money by Friday
MPSJ Trip $ and Form
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tuesday's Homework
Religion: Thank you to our Love liturgy group members for leading our celebration this morning!
Art: Virtue Art assignment due Friday
History: Weekly response question
Math: Review Pg. 279#1-8 Due Thursday-Review for Ch. 8 Test on Thursday!
Language: Weekly response question due next Wednesday March 2nd, 2011.
Science: Questions for 11.2 and 11.3 will be taken up tomorrow afternoon, ensure all are complete.
Ms. Swanek
Art: Virtue Art assignment due Friday
History: Weekly response question
Math: Review Pg. 279#1-8 Due Thursday-Review for Ch. 8 Test on Thursday!
Language: Weekly response question due next Wednesday March 2nd, 2011.
Science: Questions for 11.2 and 11.3 will be taken up tomorrow afternoon, ensure all are complete.
Ms. Swanek
History Question for the week of February 22nd
This week in history we are discussing our final topic in the unit of the development of the west. For this week's response select one of the following questions and respond to it.
What would you argue were the main factors that contributed to the settlement of the west?
OR
Why do you think there are controverisal issues related to immigration?
OR
Why did immigrants come to Canada West?
What would you argue were the main factors that contributed to the settlement of the west?
OR
Why do you think there are controverisal issues related to immigration?
OR
Why did immigrants come to Canada West?
Monday, February 21, 2011
Language Reading and Discussion for February 22nd
Review the clip that was shown in class last week entitled Did You Know. Respond to ONE of the following questions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQFTUJK9TkI
1. What do you think the main message of this clip is? What evidence from the clip makes you think this?
2. Do you agree with the message in the clip? Why or why not?
3. Do you think that this is an important message for society today? Why or why not?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQFTUJK9TkI
1. What do you think the main message of this clip is? What evidence from the clip makes you think this?
2. Do you agree with the message in the clip? Why or why not?
3. Do you think that this is an important message for society today? Why or why not?
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wednesday's Homework
Religion: diamonte poem due Thursday
History: the last spike inferring images and follow up questions due Thursday
History: the last spike inferring images and follow up questions due Thursday
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Tuesday's Homework
History: discussion on the blog and last spike inferences (due by weeks end)
Health: web due Thursday
French: questions
Math: Wbk. 80-81 #1-3,5
Science: Questions #1,2,4
Language: inferencing question about the two poems Due Wednesday-weekly response
Health: web due Thursday
French: questions
Math: Wbk. 80-81 #1-3,5
Science: Questions #1,2,4
Language: inferencing question about the two poems Due Wednesday-weekly response
Monday, February 14, 2011
Monday's Homework
Religion: Virtue literugy
History:Two questions from Friday and blog response
Art:Due Friday February 25th
Health: Risk web
Math: complete questions up to 8.4
Language: Blog response
Science: 11.1 #1-4 and 10.7 Assignment
History:Two questions from Friday and blog response
Art:Due Friday February 25th
Health: Risk web
Math: complete questions up to 8.4
Language: Blog response
Science: 11.1 #1-4 and 10.7 Assignment
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Language Reading and Discussion for February 9th
Round 2:
So for your reading this week you will select one of the two articles that were distributed in class on Wednesday. Read one of the articles and respond to the corresponding question. (The articles are also linked on the website for your reference).
Mummies:
It became almost costume for tourists of Egypt to bring back mummies as souvenirs. Do you think that this is appropriate? Why or why not?
Old Generating Plan:
This article details the Hearn Generating Plant and offers some ideas for its future. What ideas do you have for the future of this space? Explain.
So for your reading this week you will select one of the two articles that were distributed in class on Wednesday. Read one of the articles and respond to the corresponding question. (The articles are also linked on the website for your reference).
Mummies:
It became almost costume for tourists of Egypt to bring back mummies as souvenirs. Do you think that this is appropriate? Why or why not?
Old Generating Plan:
This article details the Hearn Generating Plant and offers some ideas for its future. What ideas do you have for the future of this space? Explain.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Science
please note that I have posted the two questions ans specific expectations regarding the science mini assignment on the class website. You can find it under lecture notes, and science. The document is titled "Safe Drinking Water in a First Nation Community."
Good luck,
Ms. Swanek
Good luck,
Ms. Swanek
Monday's Homework
Fully Alive: Four reflection questions-due Mon.Feb. 14th, 2011.
History: Weekly history question-due tomorrow
Math: Pg. 254#3,4,6 Wbk. Pg. 77
Language: weekly response questions-due Tuesday
Science: Research for 10.7 assignment
History: Weekly history question-due tomorrow
Math: Pg. 254#3,4,6 Wbk. Pg. 77
Language: weekly response questions-due Tuesday
Science: Research for 10.7 assignment
History Question for the Week of February 7th, 2011.
Was the construction of an intercontinental railway vital to the development of western Canada? Why or why not?
This week you are asked to create your own response to the above question and then you are expected to read and comment (agree or disagree) on one of your peer's responses.
This week you are asked to create your own response to the above question and then you are expected to read and comment (agree or disagree) on one of your peer's responses.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Good Afternoon All
Before you all gear up for the big game there is one announcement.
The history quiz will take place tomorrow morning. The quiz will be on everything that we have covered since the formation of Manitoba. You will want to know about the North West Resistance, The North West Mounted Police, and the formation of the other provinces (see website for notes if you were away).
Happy studying,
Ms. Swanek
The history quiz will take place tomorrow morning. The quiz will be on everything that we have covered since the formation of Manitoba. You will want to know about the North West Resistance, The North West Mounted Police, and the formation of the other provinces (see website for notes if you were away).
Happy studying,
Ms. Swanek
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