Math

Algebra assessment tomorrow. Please remember the four part of the assessment that we talked about today:

 Knowledge - Shows understanding of algebraic patterns, expressions, and equations

Thinking - Uses a range of appropriate strategies and ensure the solution is reasonable

Communication - Explains reasoning and presents work with clarity

Application - Applies strategies to new situations

I met with each group today. There is great work being done - and still lots to do! Please make sure that you have all components ready for next Friday. I will check in with you again early next week.

 Reminders:

• A Long Walk to Water Chapters 14/15  reflection questions - Due Thursday
• There's Something in the Water Documentary review - Due tomorrow
• Math - algebra in-class individual assessment - Thursday
• Art: This is Surreal! Due Friday April 9th

Bee B 'n Bs

Today we put together our bee hotels and brought them out into the forest to welcome their new inhabitants.

 Schedule for Monday March 29th

9:00 - Phys Ed - asynchronous - Low Impact Workout

9:30 - French - Google Meet (code - NyeMarch29)

10:10 - Recess

10:30 - Math - Google Meet / Algebra Mobiles

11:20 - Literacy - Writing - Google Meet - Movie review docs

12:10 - Lunch

1:10  - Independent reading

1:30 - Eco Leaders 

 Math

We played Nifty Fifty and Two Stones. Maybe you could teach your family at home how to play?

Science

Today we looked at aquifers and the water cycle. We discussed how these geographic and science concepts worked into the stories we are learning about - A Long Walk To Water and There's Something in the Water.

Art - This is Surreal!

Art by Eugenia Loli

Success criteria:

• I have used all found images
• I have played with and manipulated size and perspective
• My page is covered - there is very little on no white space

 Reminders:

• Your next Ringo assignment is due Monday (Please remember to tell me what you are reading and how much you read.)
• Your rough draft for the documentary review is due Monday and the final draft is due Wednesday
• You should be working on your Eco Leaders project - What are your responsibilities for the project?

Math

Here is the sample answer we worked on today. Please make sure you are working towards being able to answer questions algebraically and with full communication.

High School

Please make sure that you have checked and double checked your course selections on My Blueprint. These will be locked in tomorrow.

Grad Hoodies

You can purchase your grad hoodie through School Cash Online now.

Math

The sum of 9 consecutive numbers is 2007. What is the largest number?

Two consecutive odd numbers are such that three times the first is 5 more than twice the second. What are the two odd numbers?

There's Something in the Water

Here is the link to the movie review assignment that is due next Wednesday March 31st.

Music

We started our study of the Djembe today.

Bee B n' B

We collected the materials for our Solitary Bee hotels.

Phragmites limbo!

 

Monday March 29 - Online Learning

The school board has anticipated a large number of staff absences on Monday March 29th. As a result, the decision has been made by the board to close some schools to in person learning for one day only. Moraine Hills has been identified as one of those schools. On Monday March 29th we will be participating in online synchronous learning for the day. I will post the schedule for the day on the blog on Sunday March 28th.

 Math

Please have a complete answer for the following question. 

Holly, Thijs and Angelica are hoping to buy a large pizza to share. All together they have $15.20. Thijs has one dollar more than Holly and Angelica has $2.70 more than Thijs. How much money does each person contribute to buying the pizza?

Water (Science/Geography/Literacy)

Today we looked at watersheds and moraines.

Tomorrow we will be viewing the documentary There's Something in the Water.

Here is the film review assignment to have in mind as we watch tomorrow.

Eco Leaders

We began a media literacy project where we will take leadership within the school community around Earth Day. Here is the assignment outline.

 Returned assessments

• Ringo task #4 (for some #1)
• A Long Walk to Water - chapter 3-6 reflection questions

Ringo

Please make sure that you are telling me what book you are reading and how much you read each time you hand in a Ringo task. Also, please refer to the appendix (Jan 12th blog post) to make sure you are understanding the task expectations. Your Next Ringo is due Monday March 29th.

Math

Amazing work today! Great discussion and thinking around this difficult question.

Please complete the suspension bridge question for tomorrow.

A Long Walk to Water

Today I read chapters 8 and 9. Please complete the reflection questions for these chapters.

We wrapped up the Teach A Skill project today with Richard teaching us how to add windshield washer fluid to a car. 

Math

What equation could describe these patterns? What would "term 0" look like?

 March Mend - toothpick and marshmallow challenge!

A Long Walk to Water

Please complete the Chapter 4-6 reflection questions.

 FOR ALL GRADE 8 STUDENTS GOING TO A YRDSB HIGH SCHOOL 2021-2020:
Throughout next week, secondary schools will be sending emails to families of students’ course selections for verification.  Please review the instructions provided for making changes and confirming course selections, as these instructions may be specific to each secondary school. Make sure you are logging in with your YRDSB GAPPS account and using the CHROME Browser. 
If you have any questions, please contact me.
​ Ms. Rifle: cindy.rifle@yrdsb.ca

Math
Please have a full solution for the pentomino challenge #4. You only get to drop the pentomino ONE time. How will you know that you are correct?

Trivia Trails
Thank you for helping me to organize the March Mend Trivia Trails. Please make sure your slide for Trivial Trails is complete.

A Long Walk to Water
"Salva?"
It was not Marial who had spoken. The voice had come from behind them.
Salva turned. His mouth fell open in amazement, but he could not speak.
"Salva!"
Predictions?

 Assessments returned today:

• A Long Walk to Water Chapter 1-3 questions
• Tiger Rising - Alternate Ending and Big Ideas

Since this week would have, under normal circumstances, been our March Break, we are celebrating the MHPS March Mend instead. This is a week where we will focus on our mental health and wellness. Today we started the day with gratitude and a meditation to increase our energy for the week. We also created messages of encouragement to give to members of our school community throughout the week.

Water 

Please make sure you have submitted your Gap Minder reflection tonight if you have not already done so.

Assessments Returned This Week

• Science human body systems map
• Art - And I quote

 Ringo

Please remember that you next Ringo independent reading assignment is due on Monday. Please see the January 12th blog post.

Water (Science/Geography/Math/Literacy)

Continue to explore Gapminder and work on your response question in the Google Classroom.

Grad Hoodies

Please take a minute to fill out the forms below:

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Science

Please continue to track your water consumption.

 Math

Please complete the pattern sheet from today.

Science

What does that little strip of blue on the board represent?

Please start you water consumption audit first this tomorrow morning.

My Music/ Teach-a-Skill

Please make sure that you have shared your slides and song links with Mr. Teti before the day of your presentation.

Community Building

In your words, this game was; "fun", "stressful", "hectic", "frustrating"

What did you learn from it?

Wellness Practice 

We began the week with a meditation to prepare us for the week in a positive way. Many of us said we are starting the week tired. Are you getting enough sleep? Making sure that you are well rested is a key way you can set yourself up for success in learning and positive mental wellness.

Math

Teach-a-Skill and My Music

Have you signed up for your presentation date? Are you preparing these presentations? Don't leave it until the last minute - especially since one of the success criteria is that you have practiced your presentation multiple times ahead of time.

A Long Walk To Water

We began our study of this book with a prediction exercise. 

Reminders!

• Tiger Rising assignments are due Monday (see March 2nd blogpost)
• You need to be planning and working on your "Teach a Skill" and "My Music" 
• Your next Ringo task is due March 15th

My Music - Success Criteria

• Appropriate music for school
• Well thought out explanation
• Loud clear voice
• Eye contact

Teach a Skill

• Choose what to teach wisely
• Loud, clear voice
• Practice/prep your skill and presentation
• Detailed explanation
• Engage the class!

 We had an amazing opening discussion around our water unit. 

What does this conversation map tell us?

How can you use class discussion as a way to push yourself out of your comfort zone?

Who Am I?

Please begin planning your "My Music" and your "Teach a Skill" presentations.

Math - Algebra

Please complete the diagnostic package for tomorrow.

 

Welcome back to all of our classmates retuning from virtual school!

Keys to success

What are your personal keys to success? 

How will you set out routines for yourself now to ensure that you are ready for high school.

A beautiful day for a walk and some bird feeding

A note from Mrs. Rifle

Dear Grade 8 Students (going to RHHS) and Families,

Now that the courses are submitted, some of you might want to consider taking Enriched Courses. You must complete the Google Form to make that request. Requests do not mean that you are automatically accepted. You can take Math, English, Science, Geography, French and Grade 10 Computer Studies at the enriched level. 

Students who are keen in a subject area may be interested in taking an Enriched Level course.  Students who are successful in Enriched courses traditionally have strong marks and learning skills in that subject, however, there is no minimum mark threshold a student must meet to take enriched courses.

Students will delve into topics in more depth and breadth than in typical Academic courses and will be expected to employ time management and organization skills to manage the additional work load.  Students choosing enriched courses should be comfortable with a faster paced classroom and, potentially, increased levels of homework.

All course verifications will be sent electronically March 31/April 1. Please check your codes that you have selected the correct levels (Academic, Applied …). This is a verification process, not to change courses unless absolutely necessary. 

To apply for Enriched Courses: https://forms.gle/KFyydNC2GKFLT4nP6

As always, please let me know if you have any questions.

 Tiger Rising

Reminder that your two assignments for this book are due Monday.

1. Big ideas. What do you think the big ideas were for this book? How did the author get these ideas across? Please give specific evidence from the book to support your answer.
2. Alternate ending. Write a a different ending to the story. Site specific evidence from the story that led you to that ending.

Welcome presentations

Here is the feedback that you received from your classmates. Please make sure you apply this feedback to your final presentation tomorrow.

Farewell

A fond farewell to our classmates that are leaving for other classes. We wish you all the best!