Pond water investigation

Euglena! A possible sighting in several students slides. Also, the Onion skins, as prepared by the g8's for the g 7 class! Great job!

The grade 8's finished up their 'e'-lab with a pond water investigation. I need not have worried, the water was teaming with life. I was very impressed how well our students are using the microscopes now and so I expect a high standard when the completed 'e'-labs are returned for homework on Monday D1. Students can download a fresh copy of the lab from my site.

Well done, don't forget that tomorrow is a PA day so there's no school for students.

On Monday g7's will get to make their own slides and hopefully have time to check out the pond water which is in the sun on the window sill!

This long weekend check out Bruce Westling's great collection of microscope images.

Cell theory and Math

Grade 8s' have almost finished their 'e'-lab and will be handing it in shortly (a fresh copy is available from the website!). We're now looking closely at the structure and functions of plant and animal cells. Check out this companion site from Nelson.

G7s' homework is to finish page 206 q6-13 by Thursday, don't forget the P.A. day on Friday!

Integers mid-topic review

We're about 2 lessons from our mid-topic review on integers. So far we've covered the basics and are adding positive and negative integers.
Don't forget to check out the Nelson website for web based support.

Breakfast Club

Comedy breakfast was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who brought a little extra to share, so we didn't have to eat Lucky.

Microscopes and Math

Grade 8's will get another chance to get cracking on their microscope work. Grade 7's will begin the e lab for the microscope. A copy of the worksheet can be downloaded from the website under lesson 2.

Check out this site to learn about the microscope. It takes a moment.

Grade 7's math H/W on integers far from zero due on D2 page 199 q5-18

Integer Homework

Here is a useful website to help you as we start to work with integers. Can you make up your own rhymes to remember the rules!

Back to school

Dear Parents and Guardians,
School is now underway and already I feel privileged to be working with such a fantastic group of students. I’m sure the
students have been telling you about ‘TRIBES” or “Lucky”the fish, the newest member of our class. Perhaps they have been
asking you to tell them jokes for the comedy routines we have been creating and performing in Language Arts. I want to
take this opportunity to say thank you for the kind messages I have received and to let you know about a few things we will
be doing over the next few weeks in grade 7.

Breakfast Comedy Club
Next Friday, September 21 we will be having a class breakfast starting at 8:30 st am in room 301. Students are invited to
arrive at school a little earlier than normal to share a simple breakfast with the class. Students are free to bring bagels and /
or cereal and their own milk and utensils. I will provide a toaster.
After morning announcements, students will share the standup comedy routines they have been working on this week.
Marks will be included in Language Arts and Dance / Drama programmes. Parents are most welcome; please let me know if
you would like to attend.

Babysitting Qualification
I have arranged for the Canadian Red Cross to run a babysitting course for free, as an enrichment to our Health and Physical
Education curriculum. All of my grade 7 students will spend Thursday mornings from October 11th to November 1st in class
learning first aid and simple child care techniques from Red Cross instructors. This is a wonderful opportunity for our
students to learn valuable life skills. Students who successfully complete the course and wish to receive the official Red Cross
babysitter’s qualification may do so for a fee of $40.

Planners and Homework
Students should be showing you their planners every night to sign. I am encouraging students to become more responsible
for their homework and appreciate your support. Assigned homework is written on a board at the front of the class, and
students are given time to copy this into their planners. Parents can also access our online homework calendar from a link
on the school website. www.tvdsb.on.ca/georges

Clothing for Physical Education
As the fall approaches we will be moving our lessons into the gym. Ideal dress for Physical Education lessons consists of well
fitting training shoes, shorts or track pants, and a loose fitting t-shirt. Jewelry, especially bracelets, long earrings and
necklaces, should be removed for safety.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me at school should you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to working with
you throughout the coming school year.