Congratulations to our Grade 8 Graduates!

Evaluation

Percents

Estimating Percents

Visualizing Integer Multiplication

1. Integer Quiz - Monday (both Grades)
2. Simeon Trip form - please return
3. Literacy - 15 words about your best book - Friday
4. Grade 8 Geography - Problem...Solution - Friday

Grade 8 Exit Survey - Please complete this survey on Monday

GRADE 8 EXIT SURVEY

Music Therapy Blogpost

Learning Goal:

• Create a playlist of songs that represents you and your needs

Criteria:

• minimum of 8 songs
• variety of purposes (different moods, cope with different situations)
• short reflection - why did you choose the song? purpose? (3-5 sentences)
• include links to your songs (you choose method)
• one song MUST be your "walk up" song (choose wisely)

***Remember the features of an effective blog post

Possible ideas for playlist:

1. Makes you happy/smile (cheers you up)
2. Calms you down
3. Makes you angry (anger is okay and have a bad day)
4. Makes you sad
5. Makes you want to dance
6. Your anthem (represents you)
7. Reminds you of a happy memory
8. Your ideas...

  Due date: TBD

Example #1

To do...June 8

1. Math Checkpoint (adding/subtracting integers) - Monday
2. Grade 8 Geography assignment due next Thursday (end of day)
3. Health Presentations continue Wednesday (no excuses)
4. Grade 7 - Climate Mystery is now overdue (hand in Monday)

Chile vs. Haiti Earthquakes

Term 2 Assignments

Learning Skills

To do...May 31

1. Formal Essay due Friday
2. Book Club/LIT circles - Friday
3. Health Presentations - Tuesday

Upcoming dates:

• June 5th - School Fair
• June 7th - Final Book Club/LIT circle session
• June 12th - AREA Track & Field (Gr. 6 to 8) @ Williams High School
• June 19th - Regional Track & Field
• June 20th - Gr. 8 Graduation (rehearsal at school 10:45)
• June 25th - Simeon Park Trip (letter coming home today - pay School Cash Online)
• June 27th - Reports go home

To do...May 30th

1. Formal Essay - due Friday
2. Book Club/LIT circle - Session #4 on Friday

Grad Awards

Highvew "H" & "A" Awards

Grade 8 Geography Resources

http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sustainable-development-goals.html

https://www.globalgoals.org/

http://www.globalissues.org/

Credible? Academic?

https://www.oxfordlearning.com/how-does-homework-affect-students/


https://www.healthline.com/health-news/children-more-homework-means-more-stress-031114#1


www.meerutuniversity.org/


http://www.debate.org/opinions/should-homework-be-banned


https://debatewise.org/debates/2959-homework-ban/


http://www.mathprepa.com/top-5-good-reasons-why-kids-should-not-have-homework.html

Opportunity for Grade 8 students

I have been asked to share the information below. If anyone is interested please let me know:

Reach Ahead is intended for CURRENT Grade 8 kids, who may benefit from having 1 credit before they actually start high school.

Grade 8 Reach Ahead Program “Discovering the Workplace” (high school elective credit course, GLD2O1) This program is a secondary school credit course that provides literacy and numeracy instruction as well as opportunities to discover and develop workplace essential skills and work habits required to be successfully employed. Students will develop an understanding of work through practical hands-on experiences in the school and in the community, using real workplace materials. Students investigate occupations of interest through experiential learning opportunities, such as worksite visits, simulations, and entrepreneurial projects.

 

The type of student for whom the Grade 8 Reach Ahead Program is specifically designed:

• would benefit from a gradual transition into high school;

• may experience some challenges in credit acquisition in grade 9 or 10;

• would benefit from focused support in order to improving his/her academic performance;

• may be disconnected from school and/or peers;

• has experienced some challenges with regular school attendance.

To do...May 18

• Math Checkpoints on Tuesday (surface area and volume)
• Formal essay - be ready to research your 3 reasons
• Book Clubs/Lit Circles - Tuesday
• Grade 8s - nominations for the new award and valedictorian by Tuesday
• Form about baseball game returned (walking or being picked up)

Enjoy your weekend!

Valedictorian

Nominations for Grade 8 Award

Grade 8 Problem

Find the surface area of this figure.

Evaluating the credibility of an online source

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/dogs/

http://www.thedogisland.com/

To do...May 14

1. Book Club/LIT. circles - Session #2 tomorrow (notes must be completed)
2. Gauss Math Contest - Wednesday (lunch & calculator)

To do...May 11

1. Math Test returned today - please review with your child
2. Gauss Math Contest - Wednesday, May 16 (need to bring lunch)
3. Grade 8s - Geography Report due Wednesday
4. Grade 7s - Presentations begin Monday

Grade 6 - Self assessment

Class Discussion - What is the difference?

What do you notice?

To do...May 4

1. Math Test - Ratios and Rates (Tuesday)
2. Grade 7 Williams Trip - Tuesday (permission forms need to be returned)
3. Grade 7 Geography presentations - Monday, May 14
4. Grade 8 Geography Reports due Wed., May 16 (Conferences about your research next week)

Challenge Problem #2

In a factory, the ratio of men to women is 2:3.

The ratio of right-handed men to left-handed men is 7:3

The ratio of right-handed women to left-handed women is 11:1

What fraction of the factory workforce is right-handed?

What is the fewest number of employees possible in this building?

Challenge Problem

Every day, Ms Fanthorpe leaves home at 8:30 and drives to work.

If she drives at an average speed of 20 miles per hour, she arrives 3 minutes late. If she drives at an average speed of 30 miles per hour, she arrives 3 minutes early.

What average speed should she drive at to arrive on time?

To do...May 2

1. Grade 8 Math (p. 67 #15) - Checkpoint tomorrow on rates
2. Grade 7 Math (p. 49 #20) - Checkpoint tomorrow on rates
3. Math test - Ratios & Rates next Tuesday
4. Literacy - rough draft of persuasive essay should be done for tomorrow

ARTS night - Thursday @ 6:00 to 8:00

Fast Clapper

Friday Problems

To do...April 25

• Math Checkpoint tomorrow (Proportions)
• Plan for persuasive due end of day tomorrow
• Verbal/visual collage due Friday
• Gr. 7 Geography - Climate Factors due Monday

To do...April 24

• Math - "Row Game" worksheet
• Math Tests- Returned (Please review with your child)
• Visual/Verbal- Planning Phase & Images ready for Wednesday
• $5 Hoops for Heart Donation & Team
• Grade 7 - Geography: Climate Factors due next class (Monday)

To do...April 20

1. Math - Gr. 7 p. 44 #5, 8, 10-13, 16
2. Math - Gr. 8 p. 60 #4-6, 9, 14, 15
3. Literacy - planning should be completed on Verbal/Visual - bring images by Tuesday

Grade 8 - Book Choices

Grade 7 - Book Choices

Proportional Relationships

Math Shorts Episode 12 - Proportional Relationships from Planet Nutshell on Vimeo.

To do...April 13

1. Math Unit Test - next Tuesday for both Grades
2. Literacy - thesis and quotes on planner - due Monday
3. Literacy - written intro paragraph (In-class assessment Tuesday)

Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony - June 20th at 6:30 pm

To do...April 12

1. Grade 8 Math - checkpoint Friday (homework: p. 267 #15)
2. Grade 7 Math - p. 287 #14, 15

Rainbow Day - Grade 7s wear Navy Blue and Grade 8s wear RED.

To do...April 10

1. Grade 7 Checkpoint tomorrow
2. Bring ART rubric to class tomorrow
3. Grade 8 Geography due Thursday
4. Math Unit Test next Tuesday (do you need to get help?)

Cellphones at Highview

A reminder of expectations around cellphones.

Expectations:

• In class when directed by teachers for specific use
• Not in hallways
• Not in between classes

To do...April 9

1. Grade 7 Math - p. 286 #3, 4, 8, 9, 11
2. Grade 7 Geography Quiz tomorrow (landforms, Canadian landform regions)
3. Grade 8 - "Solving equations" worksheet #1-12 on the back (Checkpoint for those who didn't complete it yesterday)
4. Literacy - an example of PERSEVERANCE discuss

Deadline for buying tickets is Tuesday at midnight: Cash Online

To do...April 4

1. Gr. 8 Math - #18, 37-40 (draw models for two circled questions) & Checkpoint on Friday
2. Gr. 7 Kaufman algebra question
3. Pecha Kucha Presentations continue tomorrow
4. Dance Performance tomorrow (bring clothes for your dance)

Message from the Art department: Students are to return signed rubrics to art. Signed rubrics can be left in the green bin on the Art Desk face down if they are brought in when students do not have art. 

Grade 7 - Problem

Can you solve the problem for 200 students?

What should the algebraic expression be?

THESIS statements

The thesis statement is the main idea of the written work. Every other paragraph fits within the main idea presented in a thesis statement.

 A thesis statement should be:

• specific enough to be more than simply a vague topic
• general enough that every paragraph fits inside of it 

 A thesis statement should never explicitly state that it is a thesis statement. Phrases like, “I think” or “I feel” or “I believe” are poor choices. Simply state the main idea. Avoid using a term like, “this is my thesis statement” or “my thesis statement is.”

To do...March 29

1. Pecha Kucha - ready to practise on Tuesday
2. Math - Gr. 7s - one question
3. Math - Gr. 8s - "Creating algebraic expressions" worksheet

Reminder to send photos for the Grade 8 Memory Book. They need one baby or toddler picture and one or two other photos to go on their grad page.

 Please use this link to upload photos:

 https://images.jostens.com/409883629https://images.jostens.com/409883629

Enjoy your weekend!

To do...Mar. 28

1. Read "Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push" & answer questions
2. Pecha Kucha - should be writing about each slide

To do...March 27

1. Assessments sent home - Health article, Trip Advisor website, Math Quiz
2. Dance Workshop tomorrow
3. Checkpoints tomorrow - translating algebraic expressions
4. Grade 8 Math - p. 260 #7, 8, 9, 11, 12
5. Grade 7 Math - worksheet #2df, 3bdf, 
6. Literacy - Pecha Kucha (should have your ideas and begin to choose images)
7. Geography - Grade 8 due Thursday (Patterns in World Population)
8. Science Poster - Grade 8 due April 3
9. Science - Gr. 7 - 8.3 bold words & #2, 3, 5 p. 213

To do...March 26

1. Math Checkpoint - Wednesday (translating algebraic expressions/solving expressions)
2. Pecha Kucha - due Thursday (Presentations next week)
3. Math - both Grades worksheets

To do...

• Pecha Kucha -written/images due by Thursday (Presentations begin the following week)
• Grade 7 & 8 Math Checkpoint- Wednesday
• Grade 8 Badminton Tryout- Monday @ Lunch

Algebra Problem

Who do you choose?

Solving Algebraic Equations - Practice

Solve Me Mobiles

Mini Persuasive Assignment

Nominees will be considered if they meet the following criteria:

• They are a Canadian (by birth or naturalization) who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, achievement or distinction in any field, benefiting the people of Canada, or in the service of Canada.

Learning Goal:

• choose a great Canadian 
• create a 2-3 minute presentation to persuade us that your choice should be chosen as the "GREATEST LIVING CANADIAN"

Possible resources:

• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/discover/section-07.asp
• http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/the-greatest-canadian/article1144309/
• http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/06/30/greatest-canadians_n_7674624.html
• https://www.thetoptens.com/greatest-canadians/

To do...March 8

1. Probability Quiz tomorrow both grades
2. Dance workshops - Grade 8 Period 1 and Grade 7 Period 2
3. Literacy - be prepared to work on your Verbal/Visual essay

Tomorrow is "Outdated Trends" Day

Kids Help Phone

https://kidshelpphone.ca/

To do...March 7

1. Fractions Re-tests tomorrow morning recess
2. Probability Quiz - Friday
3. Gr. 7 Probability worksheets complete
4. Literacy - images and text ready to begin verbal/visual essay
5. Science - filters due tomorrow

Probability Problem

To do...March 6

1. Grade 7s - permission form Vivian Outdoor Centre
2. Grade 8s - grad photos & memory book write up
3. Math - worksheets (Quiz on Thursday)
4. Literacy - images and quotes for your Verbal/Visual Essay by Thursday
5. Grade 7 Science - 3 questions

Dear Basketball

To do...March 2

Grade 8s - if you have not completed your Grad Memory Book write up, it needs to be done for next week or it will appear blank in the Memory Book.

Grad Photo orders are due this Thursday. Orders can be sent in or completed online.

Report Cards - envelop and bottom slip should be returned to Mr. Congram

1. Math - what is the probability if we add one more item to Rock, Paper, Scissors? (must have evidence of your thinking for Monday)
2. Geography - World Map due no later than Tuesday
3. Health article and Trip Advisor should be added to Classroom and turned in when completed

RPS Strategy

Rock, Paper, Scissors

"Catching Kayla" - why is Kayla an example of perseverance?

Why is Kayla an example of perseverance? Give specific reasons and examples from the text (video).

https://pollev.com/timcongram365

Book Choice

To do...February 21

1. Grade 7 - Math test tomorrow (fractions)
2. Grade 8 - worksheet #8, 13, 20, 24
3. Grade 8 - checkpoint on order of operations (Friday)
4. Grade 8 - TEST (Tuesday, Feb. 27)
5. Blog Post due Thursday

Grade 8 - course selection forms to Mr. Congram

Report card envelopes due to Mr. Congram

To do...Feb. 20

1. Grade 8 - Order of Operations #1, 4efgh
2. Grade 7 - Review p. 338 #1-4, 6-12 (TEST - Thursday)
3. Literacy - rough draft of Health Article due Friday
4. Report Card envelope returned
5. Grade 8s - Course Selection form brought

Health Articles - examples

What are the differences between an article and a website?

Healthy Eating Habits for Teens

Benefits of Eating Breakfast for Students

Eating a Healthy Breakfast

To do...February 16

1. Gr. 7 Math - Fractions Problem 
2. Literacy - need to complete plan for Trip Advisor Plan (due Tuesday)
3. Olympic Blog Post due next Thursday

Enjoy your Family Day!

To do...Feb. 15

Grade 8s - Course Selection forms should be completed on Career Cruising; printed copy signed and handed in to Mr. Congram

Report Cards coming home today

Grade 8 Grad Photos - tomorrow (Friday morning)

• photo retakes at the Best Western in Newmarket on March 16 & 17th (Yonge & Davis). An appointment needs to be made through our office at 1-866-299-7774
• if those dates don't work call the office at the above number and arrange to go to another local school

Homework - 

1. Grade 8 - Checkpoint on Friday (multiplying and dividing fractions)
2. Olympic Blog Post due Thursday, February 22

Grade 8 Problem

Song Requests

Kindness Campaign begins at today at Highview!

Model for multiplying fractions

Multiplying Fractions

To do...Jan. 31

1. Math - subtraction questions from yesterday's worksheet
2. Healthy Eating Website due at end of the class on Thursday

Grade 8 Ottawa Trip - forms need to be turned in

To do...Jan. 30

1. Math - adding fraction questions from worksheets
2. Health - website due Thursday at end of class

Students vs. Staff Basketball Game - Thursday at lunch

$2 admission & $1 raffle ticket to play with staff

"YOUR VERSE"

Some inspiration before our Poetry Slam!

Fraction Talk - Which One Doesn't Belong?

Grade 8 Memory Book

code: p05mcd

To do...January 18

For Monday:

• rough draft of OBJECT monologue
• rough draft of SPOKEN WORD

Health Research - topic & BIG question (research begun)

Math - Quarter the Cross (completed, coloured & cut out)

Science Test - Gr. 7 - Monday

Science - Gr. 8: chart and questions due Monday

Gr. 7 History - "Causes of the War of 1812" due Tuesday

Grade 8 - High school registration and Transfer forms (due Jan. 26) 

Learning Skills

Spoken Word - Rubric & Prompts

Write a poem using the following start: “What good is a day…”’

Write a poem about the “ultimate” poem, or what a poem “should” do.

Write a poem concerning the “absence” of something. Consider the absence as a positive, or a negative.

Write a poem using, “how to…”. For example, “how to write a poem”, “how to break my heart”

In honor of Julia Child write a culinary poem celebrating food.

Write a poem using the title “Math Poem”

Write a poem using the title “What You Need to Survive”

Write a poem using the title “Results are In”

Write about your most or least favourite words.

Writing Prompts

• Write a love letter to your self-reflection
• Imagine writing from the opposite gender, what is life like
• Imagine being able to press the pause button on the world; you have 3 minutes, what would you tell the world?
• Write to a grade 2 student - life advice
• Who or what is a Canadian?
• What I wish my parents knew

Today we begin looking at fractions...

To do...January 12

1. Math Assessments - postponed until Monday
2. Gr. 7 History Project due Monday
3. Blog Post due Monday

To do...Jan. 11

1. Math Assessments - Friday (both grades)
2. Blog Post due Monday
3. Gr. 7 History Project due Monday (share with Mr. Congram on Google Classroom)
4. Gr. 8 Science A-H; 1-3 and bold words due Friday

To do Jan. 10

1. Gr. 8 Math - Pythagorean Problems (Quest on Friday)
2. Gr. 8 Science - Questions A-H due Thursday
3. Gr. 7 Math - Angle relationship questions with proofs (Quiz on Friday)
4. Gr. 7 History - Project due next Monday
5. Literacy - Blog Post due Monday

Grade 8 - high school registration forms and transfer forms due - January 26

To do...January 8

1. Gr. 7 Math - Similar figures worksheet
2. Gr. 8 Math - worksheet #7-10, 12
3. Gr. 7 History  Project due Monday, Jan. 15
4. New Year's Blogpost due Monday

New Year's Blogpost

Complete the following statements as you look ahead in 2018. 

A bad habit I'm going to break is...

A new skill I'd like to learn is...

A person I hope to be more like...

A good deed I'm going to do...

A place I'd like to visit...

A book I'd like to read...

A new food I'd like to try...

I'm going to do better at...

Add any other ideas you have.

Due Monday, January 15

Is it ever okay to steal?