Wishing everyone a very, Merry Christmas! Enjoy your time with family and friends! And do not forget those who may not be as fortunate as us.
Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year to all!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thanks!
Thank you to everyone for getting the $2 in to me in a timely manner. I will be off this weekend to buy the supplies we will need to construct the houses next week. We will be working on our houses on Monday and Thursday next week.
ALSO: A reminder to everyone that the Christmas Hampers will be going out early Wednesday morning next week....it would be awesome if everyone contributed something to make a family's Christmas joyous. We have an adult female, an adult male and a 6 year old girl as our family this year. Please help support us by giving what you can. Together we can make a difference!
The powerpoint presentations are due next Friday and must be handed in to my school folder. If any students is having trouble doing this, please let me know and I can help. Students have been given 2 hours to work on the Powerpoint on the computer and 2 hours to find information in class. Friday is the deadline. There usually is someone in the computer lab at lunch, so there is time to finish them off if you do not have the program at home.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
ALSO: A reminder to everyone that the Christmas Hampers will be going out early Wednesday morning next week....it would be awesome if everyone contributed something to make a family's Christmas joyous. We have an adult female, an adult male and a 6 year old girl as our family this year. Please help support us by giving what you can. Together we can make a difference!
The powerpoint presentations are due next Friday and must be handed in to my school folder. If any students is having trouble doing this, please let me know and I can help. Students have been given 2 hours to work on the Powerpoint on the computer and 2 hours to find information in class. Friday is the deadline. There usually is someone in the computer lab at lunch, so there is time to finish them off if you do not have the program at home.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Christmas Hamper
I am including the letter that is being sent home today. I realize that it is for 8M, but I have let 8S students know that if they would like to contribute to the hamper that they can as well.
December 7, 2009
Dear Parents,
This is just a brief note to inform you of our hamper family this year. 8B and 8M will be cooperating to provide a hamper for a family of three that consists of an adult female, an adult male and a 6 year old girl. It would be greatly appreciated if each student could bring a couple of items to share with this family during this time of giving. If you have any questions, please contact one of the classroom teachers at the school.
Wishing your family a Wonderful Christmas Season and a very Fulfilling New Year!
Merry Christmas!
Carol Blocker
Josephine Mikoluff
268 2423
December 7, 2009
Dear Parents,
This is just a brief note to inform you of our hamper family this year. 8B and 8M will be cooperating to provide a hamper for a family of three that consists of an adult female, an adult male and a 6 year old girl. It would be greatly appreciated if each student could bring a couple of items to share with this family during this time of giving. If you have any questions, please contact one of the classroom teachers at the school.
Wishing your family a Wonderful Christmas Season and a very Fulfilling New Year!
Merry Christmas!
Carol Blocker
Josephine Mikoluff
268 2423
Friday, December 4, 2009
Order of Operations with Fractions!
Yesterday, we took our order of operations (BEDMAS) and used it with fractions. A few important things for students (& parents) to remember are:
1. That order of operations must also be followed when dealing with fractions.
2. That Multiplying and Dividing are treated as equals.....we do whichever one comes first in the equation.
3. That when we are Adding and Subtracting fractions, we must have common denominators! That means that we are looking for equivalent fractions.
Next week we will be going over this concept and starting a few of our projects: the scale drawing of the sturgeon and the Gingerbread Houses.
** Remember to get your $2 in to pay for the Gingerbread House materials**
1. That order of operations must also be followed when dealing with fractions.
2. That Multiplying and Dividing are treated as equals.....we do whichever one comes first in the equation.
3. That when we are Adding and Subtracting fractions, we must have common denominators! That means that we are looking for equivalent fractions.
Next week we will be going over this concept and starting a few of our projects: the scale drawing of the sturgeon and the Gingerbread Houses.
** Remember to get your $2 in to pay for the Gingerbread House materials**
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Letter about Gingerbread House assignment!
December 1, 2009
Dear Grade 8 Parents:
As part of our Grade 8 Math class, we like to encourage students to use Math in the “real world”. Therefore, we will be making Gingerbread Houses in Math. We will be incorporating area, volume and ratios in our work.
In order to fulfill this project, we are asking that students bring $2 to help with the cost of the materials for making the houses. We are hoping to have this money collected by Monday, December 7, 2009. Students are to hand this money in to their Math teachers by Monday.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Blocker or Mrs. Mikoluff at the school.
Thank you for your time!
Mrs. Blocker and Mrs. Mikoluff
268 2423
cblocker@sunrisesd.ca
jmikoluff@sunrisesd.ca
Dear Grade 8 Parents:
As part of our Grade 8 Math class, we like to encourage students to use Math in the “real world”. Therefore, we will be making Gingerbread Houses in Math. We will be incorporating area, volume and ratios in our work.
In order to fulfill this project, we are asking that students bring $2 to help with the cost of the materials for making the houses. We are hoping to have this money collected by Monday, December 7, 2009. Students are to hand this money in to their Math teachers by Monday.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Blocker or Mrs. Mikoluff at the school.
Thank you for your time!
Mrs. Blocker and Mrs. Mikoluff
268 2423
cblocker@sunrisesd.ca
jmikoluff@sunrisesd.ca
Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday, November 30
In Math we have gone over Dividing Fractions. Please see the attached notes for more information. Also, the human body cut-outs we have been working on are coming together and are due on Thursday, December 3.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Body System PowerPoint
Body System PowerPoint
This is an individual project which will consist of a PowerPoint presentation and an oral presentation. You will be given computer class time to complete the PowerPoint part of the project.
In your project, you must include the following:
The name of your body system
Organs included in your body system
Interactions with other body systems
How the body system works
Diseases or conditions associated with the body system
**these criteria must be covered within the two parts of the project. You may want to include the information in both parts…..but all information must be covered!
Please see the attached rubric for grading purposes.
The body systems covered will be:
• Respiratory system
• Circulatory system
• Digestive system
• Nervous system
• Muscular system
• Skeletal system
I will be including the Rubric next week. Have been having some difficulty uploading it. However, your child can at least do some research to help with their project!
Have a great weekend!
This is an individual project which will consist of a PowerPoint presentation and an oral presentation. You will be given computer class time to complete the PowerPoint part of the project.
In your project, you must include the following:
The name of your body system
Organs included in your body system
Interactions with other body systems
How the body system works
Diseases or conditions associated with the body system
**these criteria must be covered within the two parts of the project. You may want to include the information in both parts…..but all information must be covered!
Please see the attached rubric for grading purposes.
The body systems covered will be:
• Respiratory system
• Circulatory system
• Digestive system
• Nervous system
• Muscular system
• Skeletal system
I will be including the Rubric next week. Have been having some difficulty uploading it. However, your child can at least do some research to help with their project!
Have a great weekend!
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Today we began Multiplying Fractions in Math. I am including the notes from today. Also, in Science for both 8S and 8M, we watched and discussed the videos from the Fox Sports Network show called Sport Science. I am including the links to those clips as well.
Science Clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_wnt84iyMk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onj-jEJjs4o&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWU6Ye9YfQk&feature=related
Have a great weekend and enjoy the weather!
Science Clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_wnt84iyMk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onj-jEJjs4o&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWU6Ye9YfQk&feature=related
Have a great weekend and enjoy the weather!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
For those of you who I was going to meet with on Friday, my Parent Teacher night has been changed to Thursday. I have sent an email to those of you who had made appointments previously. Please email me back to confirm the changes.
We will be having a test in Math on Thursday in regards to Rate, Ratio and Proportion. We are in the process of reviewing the work.
We will be having a test in Math on Thursday in regards to Rate, Ratio and Proportion. We are in the process of reviewing the work.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Comparing Rates
Greetings everyone! Students are receiving their Math tests on Percent back today. If they did not pass, they have the opportunity to get 50% by doing questions over on the test and handing it in no later than Friday. Also, they must have the questions correct in order to get to the 50%. Also, students have been given their Engrade reports and any and all missing assignments completed and handed in by Friday. I am including the Math notes from today.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Well, we did not have students in class today, but I did manage to get caught up with my marking. Engrade is now up to date! I will be printing out individual Engrade reports for each student. This way they will be aware of what they are missing in regards to assignments. Students will have until Friday to get any and all missing assignments handed in. After Friday, I will not be marking them. Report cards will be coming out on December 3rd and my marks must be into the computer system well before that.
Also, I am not available on Parent-Teacher evening this Thursday, November 19th. However, I am looking at setting up a day where I can set up my own appointments after school. I will get back to you as soon as I figure out what day I am able to stay. I am looking at probably doing the meetings from 4- 6:30 or so. Let me know if you have any suggestions.
Thank you....take care.
Also, I am not available on Parent-Teacher evening this Thursday, November 19th. However, I am looking at setting up a day where I can set up my own appointments after school. I will get back to you as soon as I figure out what day I am able to stay. I am looking at probably doing the meetings from 4- 6:30 or so. Let me know if you have any suggestions.
Thank you....take care.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
November 12
Math 8S: Students are to complete pages 33-37 inclusive for class tomorrow. We will be correcting it at the beginning of class.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
A Day of Remembrance
First, as part of the Middle Years Assembly today, I would like to thank all the students for being such wonderful ambassadors of our school. You showed wonderful respect today during the service.
In Math, we have begun Ratios. Attached are the notes from today. Exercise #12, pages 30-32 are due for Thursday. Please remember that there is no school tomorrow and........ thank a veteran!
In Math, we have begun Ratios. Attached are the notes from today. Exercise #12, pages 30-32 are due for Thursday. Please remember that there is no school tomorrow and........ thank a veteran!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Math!
Just a reminder that the Math test is on Monday. I have included the brief Review that I have given today. Students were given a math worksheet on percent problems and these are due on Monday. Tomorrow's class will be time to finish these questions and to study for the test or ask questions.
In Science yesterday, we went over the parts of the Respiratory System. Today, students were given a booklet on Respiration with questions. These are due next Science class.
Have a great day!
In Science yesterday, we went over the parts of the Respiratory System. Today, students were given a booklet on Respiration with questions. These are due next Science class.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tuesday, November 3rd
Today, 8S is responsible for completing pages 27-29 in their math booklet. As well, the Science booklet on digestion is to be completed for next Science class.....we will be correcting it in class.
The Math test for both 8M and 8S is scheduled for Monday, November 9th. We will be having review in class as well as sample questions. These will be posted on the blog when they are done in class. Any questions or concerns, please contact me at the school 268-2423 or my email: jmikoluff@sunrisesd.ca
The Math test for both 8M and 8S is scheduled for Monday, November 9th. We will be having review in class as well as sample questions. These will be posted on the blog when they are done in class. Any questions or concerns, please contact me at the school 268-2423 or my email: jmikoluff@sunrisesd.ca
Monday, November 2, 2009
Discount Problems
Today in 8M, we looked at how to solve Discount Problems. You will find the notes attached. Pages 27-29 are for homework and are due tomorrow morning. 8S students will be doing these questions tomorrow.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween Everyone!!
We should be looking at a Math test early in the week of November 9th. Will keep you posted on a date. Students will be responsible for knowing percent, sales tax, commission, interest and discount. More information to follow with a Review!
Here's wishing you a safe night tomorrow with many little visitors!
Here's wishing you a safe night tomorrow with many little visitors!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Sales Tax
We looked at Sales Tax in Math class today. Attached are the notes and an example of that. Also, we went over the commission problems from yesterday. Students spent some time with Mr. Randy Cielen today. Mr. Cielen came in to do a hands-on science activity involving chromatography. Please ask your child about it!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Today we are finishing work on the Circulatory and Digestive Systems. We will soon be heading over to look at the Respiratory System and how some systems work together.
In Math, we are doing some more Commission problems. They are attached to the blog. These questions are due for tomorrow's class. If you have any questions, please refer back to the example from yesterday, or contact me.
In Math, we are doing some more Commission problems. They are attached to the blog. These questions are due for tomorrow's class. If you have any questions, please refer back to the example from yesterday, or contact me.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Working on Digestion and Commission
Today we did some work on the Digestive System....actually putting together a paper model. 8S did this and 8M started on the Heart. Some 8M students began work on the Digestive System. We will finish this off next class.
Also, we worked on the commission problems again today. Please check out the attached notes and example of a commission problem solution from yesterday.
Also, we worked on the commission problems again today. Please check out the attached notes and example of a commission problem solution from yesterday.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Today's Math
Today, students in 8S are responsible for completing pages 22 and 23 in their math booklets. We will be correcting them tomorrow.
In 8M, students are not expected to do these pages....they will be assigned tomorrow in class. However, please check out the notes on Commission to see how we are solving these problems.
In 8M, students are not expected to do these pages....they will be assigned tomorrow in class. However, please check out the notes on Commission to see how we are solving these problems.
Digestive System Diagram
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Interest problems
We have gone over the interest problems from yesterday. I have given students the following questions that we will be going over on Monday. I will be including examples of how to do the question types later today.
Have a great weekend and ........
GO REIVERS!! (my son plays football for KE....figured it was time to change teams??)
Have a great weekend and ........
GO REIVERS!! (my son plays football for KE....figured it was time to change teams??)
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
A circulatory video
We watched this the other day to get an understanding of the circulatory system.
Check it out!
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/20755-human-body-systems-the-circulatory-system-video.htm
Check it out!
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/20755-human-body-systems-the-circulatory-system-video.htm
Digestive System
We have begun the Digestive system in 8M....we will be starting it tomorrow with 8S. Our focus is on what the different parts of the system do and where they are located. We will also look at how the Digestive system and Circulatory system are connected. Am trying to get my smartboard info on here....but running into some stumbling blocks. Will continue......
As for Math, students will be expected to have pages 18-21 completed from their booklet by tomorrow, with the exception of questions #9 and #10 on page 19.
Some students are choosing not to copy the notes down from Math class and then complaining that they do not know what to do. It is NECESSARY for students to copy the notes as I go over the questions step by step and show how to solve them. Not copying the notes will be a huge detriment when it comes time to completing assignments, studying for tests or reviewing for the exam. Notes are not an option.....students are expected and required to copy them.
As for Math, students will be expected to have pages 18-21 completed from their booklet by tomorrow, with the exception of questions #9 and #10 on page 19.
Some students are choosing not to copy the notes down from Math class and then complaining that they do not know what to do. It is NECESSARY for students to copy the notes as I go over the questions step by step and show how to solve them. Not copying the notes will be a huge detriment when it comes time to completing assignments, studying for tests or reviewing for the exam. Notes are not an option.....students are expected and required to copy them.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The World's Most Dangerous Drug
We are watching a video today on Meth Amphetimine. Looking at the effects of the drug on the human body and how dangerous of a drug it truly is. If you are interested in watching it, you might have some success finding it online. If not, you are welcome to borrow my copy and watch it at your leisure.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Parents!!
You have homework tonight! Please spend 10-15 minutes helping your child do their Science homework......you just have to do a bit of exercising!!
It is great to work with your child on something fun!!
Hope you have a great night! Please feel free to check online for your child's Science test mark..they should be on Engrade by 10 tonight....I apologize for the lateness!
You have homework tonight! Please spend 10-15 minutes helping your child do their Science homework......you just have to do a bit of exercising!!
It is great to work with your child on something fun!!
Hope you have a great night! Please feel free to check online for your child's Science test mark..they should be on Engrade by 10 tonight....I apologize for the lateness!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Trying to figure it out!
Still working on trying to get our smartboard info and notes on this blog.
We will be having a short quiz on Monday (the 19th) on Percents in Math.
For science, students were given a booklet on the heart. This will be corrected next science class and will be for marks.
Also, Mrs. Zieske shared her pet with us today. Malibu is a corn snake and was passed around and talked about the entire day. Pretty exciting! We will be looking at the difference between a human heart and what a reptile's heart looks like and how it works.
We will be having a short quiz on Monday (the 19th) on Percents in Math.
For science, students were given a booklet on the heart. This will be corrected next science class and will be for marks.
Also, Mrs. Zieske shared her pet with us today. Malibu is a corn snake and was passed around and talked about the entire day. Pretty exciting! We will be looking at the difference between a human heart and what a reptile's heart looks like and how it works.
Friday, September 25, 2009
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