Please check the homework responsibilites.

Hey Grade 7 and 8′s. Please check out this picture my brother-in-law Matt Baker took. He has entered it into a competition and could really use some extra votes. Check it out for yourself and then click on the vote button bellow if you feel it is worthy.

http://www.volunteerhq.org/volunteer-photo-competition/46373

Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, bewildered, excited, triumphant, nauseated, flabbergasted, elated when it comes to Science Fair? Well then boy, do I have a treat for you. On the Grade 7 and Grade 8 Science pages you will find a detailed list of what to include in your Science Fair project this year. I will be asking each student to submit a typed report of their Science Fair to undergo review and revision over the March break. This will be crucial in delivering a polished and mind blowing science fair on March 23rd. I hope that the resources in the list will bring you great comfort as you continue on your journey of scientific discovery.

Your dear friend,

Mr. Rice

Grade 8′s here is a link to the Rebelution website. Check out the blog within this site. Alot of great articles and videos.

http://www.therebelution.com/

Here is a rather remarkable video from TED Talks. Check it out.

http://www.ted.com/talks/award_winning_teen_age_science_in_action.html

Good morning Grade 8′s. I hope you have a great snow. With that being said, we need to stay on track with our studies. I have a few things I would like you to do today.

MATH:

We have been talking about drawing circle graphs. Use your notes and textbook to help you answer the following question.

• page 318-319 #4

Make sure you take some time to review for tomorrow’s quiz. Here’s the brief itinerary:

• Multiplying Fractions
• Dividing Fractions
• Relationship betwen fractions, decimals, and percents

See you tomorrow,

Mr. Rice

We talked about this very briefly this past week. Take some time to read this article.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/11/04/iranian-authorities-pressuring-jailed-christian-pastor-to-convert-to-islam/

Hey Grade 8′s

Just a quick reminder. We will be having a guest speaker coming into our class from Christian Horizons. Be sure to check out this link to get a better understanding of what Christian Horizon is.

Christian Horizons

Please open the following PDF file to receive the November newsletter.

November Newsletter

How are we doing with this grade 8′s. I have a feeling that there is still much to be done. Please take time during recess time to meet with your committee’s to discuss your particular role.

We have our end of the unit quiz on measurement this Friday. Please review your notes.

We will be going through a review tomorrow.

Mr. Rice

Check out this link: iamsecond.com

Let me know how things went. To blog on the class website, simply click the comment link below a posted blog and add your own comment. Be sure to include your given code within the name section.

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Rice

A)  Spaghetti lunches will be twice a month from October to May.  The dates are as follows:  Oct. 12, Oct 26, Nov 9, Nov 23, Dec 7, Dec 21st ??, Jan 18, Feb 1, Feb 15, Feb. 29, Mar 7, Mar. 28, Apr 11, Apr 23, May 9, May 23, June 6
(I know alot of people work full time but if possible please find a date that works for you.  Details for time to show up and what to do will follow)

B)  In general we plan on having one larger fundraiser a month from Oct. – May.  There will be a variety of them.  Below is just a rough draft of ideas…. Gr. 8’s will be confirming and making a timeline soon.

Oct:  apple pies for thanksgiving
Nov:Movie night
Dec:  cookies, candy grams, gift tags
Jan: Movie night
Feb:  Bake sale/ valentine activity
March: movie night  (before March break)
April:  Cupcakes for Easter (1st week of april)
May:  Fun Fair

C)  Help needed in 2 weeks…  we will start with the pie fundraiser.  We need 4-5 parents to help supervise and organize Gr. 8 students on Wed Oct. 5th.  Probably from 11 am until we get done.

What we need… (please label everything)  apple peelers (the kind that attach to the table and slice and peel if possible),  mixing bowls and measuring cups

Format:  we will buy frozen crusts and make the pie filling and a crumble topping.

This is going to be a busy but fun year.  Enjoy fundraising with your child!

To sign up to help or if you have questions please email Veronica Horsey at
readheadvmh@yahoo.ca or Mr. Rice at nrice@calvaryca.com