Reminders

Just to remind everyone, Tuesday is our trip to Redmond. If you have not brought in your permission form and money please do so asap! Also, the cost of the dance was $2, so please ensure that you bring that in as well. Finally, to those that have not submitted signed assessments, we are all waiting for you to do so. Until you do, all assessments (math test, science labs, science quiz, editorials, and history newspaper pieces) will be held for ransom.


Ms. Swanek

Happy Halloween!!!

Hello folks,

I hope that all enjoyed our Halloween celebrations today. I was very impressed with all the unique and creative customes that I saw today. I was very proud to be marching around our school grounds with you all this morning. The dance this afternoon seemed to me like it was hit. You were all dancing and smiling, so how could it not have been?

As far as homework is concerned you should not be too weighed down.

Morning students:
Fully Alive-from last Monday
Religion-reflection for The Great Kapok Tree
History-continue to plan and research your social history project-remember my challenge to find a primary source!

Afternoon students:
If you have not finished the math and language from yesturday, it is due Monday.

Have a very happy and safe Halloween! Dress warm, it is supposed to be chilly!

Ms. Swanek

Today's Homework

Tomorrow is going to be an exciting day I know, however please remember that the dance and Halloween celebrations are not taking place until the afternoon. This means that we will indeed be doing work in the morning, so come prepared!

Morning Folks:
History: come with research material to review.

Afternoon Folks:
All work from this afternoon (math and language) are due on Monday.
Math: wbk. pg 30 all
Language: Read The Zoo, pg. 18-21 and answer Reflecting questions 1-3

See you all in costume tomorrow!

Ms. Swanek

Guided Reading

Hello folks,

I can tell that we are getting closer to Halloween because we are getting very chatty and easily excited. I understand that there is excitement in the air, but I have to say that I was disappointed with the behaviour of the class during guided reading this afternoon. Please put yourself in the shoes of the people in the guided reading group, and be considerate of their time with me. I am expected a great difference in behaviour next week.

Ms. Swanek

Today's Homework

I would like to thank everyone for their good behaviour yesturday while I was out at my workshop. It is great to know that I can trust you all to respect the guest teacher and use your time wisely in class.

As for today, here is what you have to work on tonight!

Morning Folks:
Come prepared to work in your groups on your history assignment tomorrow morning.
Those two groups that have not yet presented their history skits be ready to go!

Afternoon Folks:
I would like to thank everyone for working co-opertively and fairly quitely while I was meeting with our first guided reading group. If you are all on task, I can focus solely on the group in front of me, so thank you for your consideration! Continue to work on your storyboards. I will be coming around tomorrow to have a look at your groups progress.
As for math, you are asked to complete page 94 # 4-6 in your text and page 29 in your workbook #1. Due tomorrow.
A reminder that the chapter four science test will take place tomorrow afternoon, so be prepared.

That's all from me. Have a great night!

Ms. Swanek

High School Open Houses

It is that time of year already, high application time! As you begin to plan for your high school career, consider checking out various high school open houses to give you a sense of what you can expect from different high schools.

Here is the list of open houses for high schools in our board:

October 26
Father Henry Carr
1760 Martin Grove
Pope John Paul II

October 27
Cardinal Carter Academy

October 28
Don Bosco
St. Joseph's College

November 2
Blessed Mother Teresa
Francis Libermann
James Cardinal McGuigan
Neil McNeil High School
St. Mary's Catholic School

November 3
Archbishop Romero Catholic School
Bishop Allen Academy
Loretto College High School
Msgr. Percy JOhnson
Pope John Oaul II
St. Joseph MOrrow Park
St. Patricl Catholic School

November 4
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton
CArdinal Newman
Father John Redmond
Marshall McLuhan
Mary Ward
St. Basil-the Great

November 8th
Madonna Catholic School

November 9th
Chaminade College
Dante Alighieri Academy
Michael Power/St. Joseph
Senator O'Connor

November 10th
Brebeuf College
Jean Vanier Catholic School

For addressed please see the board website. http://www.tcdsb.org/

Hope this helps!

Ms. Swanek

This week is going to be busy but fun. It is definitely going to end on a high note, with Halloween and the dance. Something to look forward too. Until then we have much to do.

Here is your homework for tonight.

AM Folks:

History: read page 148-153. Answer questions 1-5. Due Wednesay.
Fully Alive: read up to page 29. In your religion books write a one page response about Meaghan's story. Due Monday.
Drama: For those groups that did not get a chance to perform their skits today, we will finish up on Wednesday morning.

PM Folks:

Science: study for chapter 4 quiz, which will now be held on Wednesday afternoon. Take advantage of the extra day!
Math: look ahead to chapter 3.
Language: brainstorm ideas for your comic strip. Be ready to work on a storyboard tomorrow afternoon.

As I mentioned today in class, I will be away at a workshop tomorrow. I expect to hear excellent things about your behaviour and use of class time. All items are due for the next class, so no excuses. Have a great day tomorrow and I will see you all on Wednesday!

Ms. Swanek