Agenda - Friday, May 31, 2019

1. Math - 11.1 Probability Range p. 458-459 #1-4, 6, 7

2. Valedictorian Speeches due Monday, June 10th - if you are interested
- must be typed
- submitted in a sealed envelope (NO NAME)
- approx. 3-5 minutes in length
- must include something about our catholic faith (ie. sacraments)
- be prepared to present your speech to a committee of a few staff members, if your speech is one of the speeches selected (week of June 10th)
- a candidate will be chosen by the end of the week (June 14th)

3.  Track and Field Meet @ University of Windsor on Monday for those on the team

Agenda - Thursday, May 30, 2019

1.  Science - Study for Chapter 5 Test - tomorrow
- must know vocabulary words and be able to use them in short answer responses
- structure of cell membrane
- diffusion vs osmosis
- concentration gradient (high to low concentration) and what happens to the size of the cell
ex. higher concentration of water outside cell than inside - cell expands
- exocytosis vs endocytosis
-turgor pressure
-Format of the test : True and False, Fill in the Blank, Multiple Choice, and Short Answer

2. Math - Unit 10 Probability: Skills You'll Need p. 454-455 #1-2 (Review Experimental and Theoretical Probability)

3. Valedictorian Speeches due Monday, June 10th - if you are interested
- must be typed
- submitted in a sealed envelope (NO NAME)
- approx. 3-5 minutes in length
- must include something about our catholic faith (ie. sacraments)
- be prepared to present your speech to a committee of a few staff members, if your speech is one of the speeches selected (week of June 10th)
- a candidate will be chosen by the end of the week (June 14th)

4.  Garbageless Lunch - tomorrow (Please help our environment!)

Agenda - Wednesday, May 29, 2019

1.  Science - Chapter 5 Review Questions - p. 136 #1-15
- Chapter 5 Test on Friday

2. Math - Unit 10 Probability Diagnostic

3.  Graduation Party Invitation sent home today
 (*This is NOT a school organized event - any questions please contact parents listed on bottom of invitation)

4.  Grade 8 Graduation will be on Wednesday, June 19th at Good Shepherd Parish (Mass to start at 6pm).......more information will be sent home shorty...stayed tuned!

Agenda - Tuesday, May 28, 2019

1.  Science - 5.6 - Endocytosis and Exocytosis p. 132-133 #1-3 and worksheet
- Chapter 5 Test Friday

2.  Health - Group presentations tomorrow

3. On Friday 
- Garbageless Lunch
- Our class gets to watch the Shrek Performance at LAFA

Agenda - Monday, May 27, 2019

1. Math - Study for your Unit 9 Math Test - tomorrow

Review
- angle relationships -- complementary, supplementary and opposite angles
- parallel line relationships -- corresponding (F-pattern), alternate (Z-pattern) and interior (C-pattern) angles
- triangle relationships -- sum of the angles of a triangle = 180 degrees
- properties of quadrilaterals
- polyhedrons - Euler's Formula  (go to site below  - scroll down to "Your Turn" for practice questions 1-12 we did in class, to check for your understanding of Euler's Formula)

https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/polyhedron.html

Agenda - Friday, May 24, 2019

1.  Math - Unit 9 Test on Tuesday
- complete Quadrilaterals, Angles and Polyhedra Worksheet for Monday (to be handed in)

Agenda - Thursday, May 23, 2019

1.  Science - 5.3 Concentrating on Concentration Worksheet
- p. 126 #2-5

2. Math - Unit 9 Test next Tuesday

3. Ojibway Field Trip  - tomorrow morning

4.  Family Life - Theme 3 Parent Letters sent home yesterday

Agenda - Wednesday, May 22, 2019

1. Science - 5.2 Understanding Diffusion Worksheet
- p. 123 #2, 3, 4

2.  Math - Unit 9 Test on Quadrilaterals, Similarity and Angle Relationship next Tuesday

3.  Pita Lunch - tomorrow for those that ordered

4. Ojibway Field Trip - on Friday morning (still waiting on a few permission forms)

Agenda - Tuesday, May 21, 2019

1.  Media Literacy - Good Copy of "The Outsiders" movie poster

2.  Science - Chapter 5 Vocabulary
- 5.1 The Cell Membrane p. 120 #1-4
- 5.1 Worksheet

3.  Math - Mid-Unit Review p. 292 #1-6

4.  Note home Re: Garbageless Lunch Fridays

5.  Ojibway - Field Trip permission forms due ASAP (still waiting on a few)

6.  We Walk for Water - $6 until we reach our new goal of $50 (We can do it!)

Agenda - Friday, May 17, 2019

1.  Math - 7.3 Angle Properties of Parallel Lines p.287-288 #1-6

2.  Media Literacy - Good Copy of "The Outsiders" Movie Poster due Wednesday

3.  Science - get Chapter 4 test signed

4.  Ojibway Field Trip Permission Form due ASAP

5.  We Walk for Water - donations

6.  Victoria Day - No school Monday

7.  Smoothie Day Tuesday for those that ordered

Agenda - Thursday, May 16, 2019

1. Media Literacy - Rough copy of movie poster "The Outsiders" due tomorrow

2. Yearbook Orders due tomorrow

3. Ojibway Field Trip permission forms due ASAP

4. We Walk for Water - donations still be accepted

Agenda - Wednesday, May 15, 2019

1.  Science - Review questions p.116-117 # 11-13, 15-18, and 22
- Chapter 4 Test tomorrow
- Presentation of Cell Model - tomorrow (be prepared to share your cell model and slideshow with the class)

2.  We Walk for Water - our class has decided to increase our goal to $50 (we have currently surpassed our original goal of $25).  Way to go Grade 8's!  Keep bringing in your donations!

3. Ojibway Field Trip (morning of Friday, May 24th) - permission forms due ASAP

4. Yearbook Orders due Friday

Agenda - Tuesday, May 14, 2019

1.  Science - Chapter 4 Test Thursday
- complete slideshow of your Cell Model Project for Thursday

2.  Things to hand in:
- Yearbook Orders due Friday
- Field Trip to Ojibway - permission form due ASAP  (Date of trip is morning of May 24th)

3. Reminder Grade 8 Retreat is tomorrow at Good Shepherd Parish (lunch is provided)

Cell Model Project Checklist

Agenda - Friday, May 10, 2019

1.  Science - Chapter 4 Review p.116 #2, 4, 6-9
- Bring in materials for cell model project for Monday
- Chapter 4 Test on Thursday

2.  Math - get Unit 8 Test signed 

3.  Retreat permission forms due Monday

4.  Yearbook Orders due Friday

5.  We Walk for Water - bring in donations (we are currently at $14 of our $25 goal)

Agenda - Thursday, May 9, 2019

1. Science - 4.8 p. 112 #2-6
- complete "Advances in Microscopy" worksheet
- Quiz tomorrow on the parts of both animal and plant cells (be able to correctly label diagrams)
- continue collecting/gathering materials for your cell project (due Monday)

2.  Yearbook Order forms sent home today - due back by May 17th at the latest

3.  Permission forms re: Grade 8 Graduation Retreat (due Monday)

4.  We Walk For Water - still accepting donations ($1)

Agenda - Wednesday, May 8, 2019

1.  Science - Cell Model Project (materials need to be brought to school no later than Monday!)

2.  Graduation Retreat - permission forms due next Monday (Reminder: the retreat takes place next Wednesday at Good Shepherd Parish and lunch is included)

3.  We Walk for Water - If each student in our class brings in a dollar, we can help provide clean water to one person for life!

4. Pita Pit Lunch tomorrow for those that ordered!

Agenda - Tuesday, May 7, 2019

1.  Math - Lesson 7.2 Angles in a Triangle p. 281-282 #2, 4, 5, 7, 11, 14

2.  Science - Lesson 4.5  complete Worksheet "Compare Plant and Animal Cells"

3.  Graduation Retreat - permission forms due next Monday (Reminder: the retreat takes place next Wednesday at Good Shepherd Parish and lunch is included)

4.  Walk for Water - If each student in our class brings in a dollar, we can help provide water to one person for life!

5.  Reminder if you are interested in learning more about the trip to Universal Studios, Florida next year, there is an informational meeting / sign up at St. Anne's High School tonight at 6pm.

6.  We are celebrating our Education Week Mass tomorrow at Good Shepherd Parish @ 9:30.  All are welcome!

Agenda - Monday, May 6, 2019

1.  History - get Test #2  (Chapters 4-7) signed

2. Notes that went home today:

a) Summer School opportunity @ St. Anne's High School (July 2-26, 8:30 am - 3:05 pm)
Course - Exploring Computer Technology (Computer Engineering) TEJ 100
Applications due May 31st

b) Gr. 8 Graduation Retreat  (May 15th) - permission forms due back next Monday (no cost)

c) Future Saints - Unique trip to Universal Studios, Florida - focusing on STEM education
Informational Meeting or to sign up: St. Anne's High School 6 pm - Tuesday, May 7th

d) Math Mania - return forms (sent home with the youngest/only) if your parents are planning on attending

3. Book Fair - our class will be able to visit and make purchases tomorrow during our scheduled time (1:30 pm -2:00 pm)