Monday

Science 8: The students presented their cell representations.  I was very impressed.
ELA 7: Two Against the North (Chapter 3 and 4)

Inference (Answer before reading)

1. What dangers will the boys face on this canoe trip?

Read chapter 3 and 4. 

Answer the following questions in full sentences. 

1. Why do you think the Chipeweyans feared Red-Head Post?
2. How did Jamie and Awasin explain why Denikazi wanted to hurry from camp?
3. Why did Denikazi want the boys to go with the hunting party?

PAA 9: Sewing in the home ec lab.
ELA 8: Reading comprehension (CTBS)

Thursday

CE and ELA 8: CTBS testing
CE 20: We read about Paul and the first apostles in the textbook.
SCI 8: It was the last work class for cell representations.  We being presentations on Monday.
ELA 7: The students worked on a character sketch outline for Rosa Parks based on "Rosa Parks: Model of Courage, Symbol of Freedom".

Wednesday

CE 8: We missed CE for a beautiful mass this morning.
ELA 7: The students handed in their character sketches with punctuation, capitals, conjunctions, and characteristics marked.
CE 7: We wrote some notes on the Medicine Wheel and coloured our own wheels.  We celebrated Sydney's birthday.
PAA 8: The patterns came in and we were able to start cutting out our fabric. 
ELA 8: CTBS testing

Monday

ELA 7: The class edited their character sketches and wrote out the good copy double spaced in pen.  The character sketches are due Wednesday.  We will correct the run-on sentence worksheets tomorrow.
CE 7: In small groups, the students normal grade seven students.  As a class we wrote notes on how a normal student acts, feels, fears, loves, and how they see God.  We read "A Very Strange Visit" in the textbook on page 13+14.
ELA 8: We finished our skills speeches and started out CTBS testing.  This will take up the next two weeks.
CE 20: The girls watched the transformation St Paul from Christian persecutor to apostle. I have the video for those that were absent to watch.
CE 8: The girls worked on a resume to apply to a new society being created based on Jesus' teachings.  The resume should highlight their gifts, talents and experiences. 

Wednesday

CE 8: "Am I Strong Enough?" theme page
ELA 8: Skills speeches
CE 20: We finished the notes on the six models of the Catholic church and discussed the Pentecost.  We enjoyed some clips of Peter and Matthew Kelly speaking about Jesus.
SCI 8: We missed science today for the Terry Fox walk.
ELA 7: We finished the notes on complete sentences and started a work booklet on run-on sentences. The first two pages are due tomorrow.

Freshie Day

Friday

ELA 8: The girls wrote about summer holidays from the POV of a desk.
SCI 8: Bill Nye Skin Cells
ELA 7: We corrected the questions from "Some Days You're the Puppy" and filled in a writing outline.
PAA 9: We discussed our clothing inventories and wrote notes on purchasing clothing.

The First Day of School

I am so excited for another year to begin.  Today we tried to get organized and prepared for the week.  We will be using the agenda everyday, so I ask that you check on their homework, sign the date, and send it back to school.  Please send back page 18 signed to ensure your child can use the internet at school.  Meet the Teacher BBQ is Thursday September 17.  I look forward to meeting everyone at the BBQ.