Hello parents/guardians of 8C! I wish I could say we’re having a lovely spring…but winter still seems to be lingering. Hopefully we’ll have some lovely warm days soon!
Math: In math, we are well into our unit on algebra. Last week, we learned about expressions vs. equations, substituting a variable, algebra vocabulary and collecting like-terms. This week, we will practicing distributive property and isolating a variable. For extra practice at home, I’ve created some math challenges on Knowledgehook for students to complete. If they forget their password, I can email it to you or give it to them at school.
Language: In Language, we’re started a new unit on rant writing. After watching a few Rick Mercer rants, students learned what makes a rant effective and engaging. Ask your eighth-grader what a “hook” is, and what is their favourite type to use! This week, we are continuing to write out own rants and will move on to filming them.
Cell Phones: Although most students in 8C have kept their cell phone use to a minimum this year, quite a few students are still struggling to use their phones at appropriate times. Students seem to be on their phones in other classes or at nutrition break (inside or outside). 8C has been having issues with not handing in work (both on rotary and homeroom), as phones are becoming a huge distraction.
As a result, I’ve asked students to not bring cell phones into the classroom (must be kept in lockers or at home). Please try to support me in this initiative, as (I’m sure you know) getting an 8th grader off their cell phone is like fighting a losing battle.
Reminders
Graduation Baby Photos: Every year at Graduation, Mr. Busato creates a slideshow with side-by-side pictures (baby vs. Grade 8) of Winona’s graduates. Please send a baby (or toddler/small child) picture of your Grade 8 to Mr. Busato (kbusato@hwdsb.on.ca) or me (efinlays@hwdsb.on.ca) as soon as you can!
Pita Day: Thursday March 28th
Spring Pastel or Easter Ears Spirit Day: Thursday March 28th