What We Learned Today...October 19th

Special Presentation: This morning we were joined by two representatives from the Pearson textbook book company, who are currently designing the new Grade 8 Religion program.  During this presentation students viewed various components for the new program and gave honest feedback to help in the planning for this new program. 

Math: Students were given the entire period to work on the textbook assignment from Pg. 104.

French: After Math, the students got into their groups and continued working on their Phone Conversation assignment.

Science:  During the last hour of the day we reviewed how temperature affects density and learned about Gravitational Force and Buoyant Force.


Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Math:

-3.3 handout is due on Monday, October 23rd

ELA:

-Defying the Gods is overdue

French:

-Has been postponed to next week.  Date TBA

Religion:

-Ten Commandments Project is due Oct. 23rd

Reminders:

-Arts. Ed:  *The contest letters need to be signed and returned tomorrow.

*Stargazing Night at Deshaye:  

In ELA this year we've been learning a lot about Greek Mythology, and the next part of our unit will focus on the myths that were inspired by the stars. After talking with the class last week, we thought it would be neat to observe the real constellations while learning about them. In order to make this a reality, we have planned a stargazing night at Deshaye for our Grade 8 class. Students from our class are invited back to the school on Friday, October 20th from 7:00 – 10:00 to gaze at the stars while listening to different myths about the constellations. After we finish the myths, we will head inside and watch a Greek Mythology themed movie together in the gym until 10:00. Students are welcome to bring pop and snacks if they would like to eat while we watch the movie. Please ensure that you are able to pick up your child at Deshaye by 10:00 p.m., and if you have any questions or concerns feel free to call the school or email me at m.j.bresciani@rcsd.ca

*The contest letters need to be signed and returned tomorrow.