En 8: Vocabulary Review

probable: reasonable to believe
adjacent: lying next to
nomadic: constantly wandering
crucial: very important; critical
vital: serious
imply: suggest
alignment: straight line arrangement
revelations: discoveries
inscrutable: mysterious, baffling, impossible to understand
cumbersome: clumsy and difficult to manage
incomprehensible: unbelievable
commemorate: pay honour to
imminent: about to occur
tenaciously: stubbornly; persistently
formidable: extremely difficult, inspiring fear or awe

Grade 7 Band: Well Done!

Grade Sevens,

Thanks for coming out last night and playing your best.  You all looked very smart and professional!

Perhaps I'll see some of you next year in Senior Band!

Ms MacInnes

Sr Band: Congrats on the Concert!

Well Senior Band,

You blew my socks off!  What a great finish to a fantastic year.

Thanks so much to all of the friends and family who came out to support us.

I'm looking forward to next year!

Ms MacInnes

EN 9: Reminders from Wednesday June 15

Today we completed the story "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury.  We then worked on the review package needed in order to be successful on the Final Exam scheduled this coming Tuesday the 21st of June.

Make sure to study a little each night to avoid a head cramp.

Good Luck to Everyone!

EN 8: Reminders from Wednesday June 15

Today we completed the story "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury.  We then worked on the review package needed in order to be successful on the Final Exam scheduled this coming Tuesday the 21st of June.

Make sure to study a little each night to avoid a head cramp.

Good Luck to Everyone!

EN 8: Reminders from Thursday June 9

Today we wrote the unit test for poetry.  If you missed the test, please make sure to see me about making it up.

After the test, we began a grammar review package.  

We then read "The Witch," by Shirley Jackson and completed a sheet outlining the story's elements of fiction.

Please make sure you have all of the information (notes or review sheets) you will need to be successful on the final exam: Friday June 17th and Tuesday June 21st.

EN 9: Reminders from Thursday June 9

Today we wrote the unit test for poetry.  If you missed the test, please make sure to see me about making it up.

After the test, we began a grammar review package.

We then read "The Witch," by Shirley Jackson and completed a sheet outlining the story's elements of fiction.

Please make sure you have all of the information (notes or review sheets) you will need to be successful on the final exam: Friday June 17th and Tuesday June 21st.

SS 10: Reminders from Wednesday, June 8

Today in class we focused our timelines and chose the ten most integral events in the making of Canada.  Once chosen, those were the events that were placed on the timeline.  From that list of ten, students were asked to choose three events and create a topic sentence answering the following question:

What three events were integral in the formation of Canada in the 19th century?

This was handed in at the end of class and will be assessed.

Thanks for your hard work on this sunny day!

SS 7: Reminders from Wednesday, June 8

Today in class we completed an open book comprehension test on Mayan civilization.

We then worked on our pieces for the concert coming up this Tuesday, June 14th.

EN 9: Reminders from Tuesday June 7

Remember to study for your Poetic Device Unit Test this coming Thursday June 9th.

Today we played Poetic Device Jeopardy and worked on idioms.

Please make sure you have looked over all of your past grammar sheets so that you are able to do the review on Thursday after the test.

EN 8: Reminders from Tuesday June 7

Remember to study for your Poetic Device Unit Test this coming Thursday June 9th.

Today we played Poetic Device Jeopardy and worked on compound words and connotation and denotation.

Please make sure you have looked over all of your past grammar sheets so that you are able to do the review on Thursday after the test.

SS 10: Reminders from Monday, June 6

Today we organized our binders and began the timeline assignment.

It is important to keep on top of this, as the final exam is looming!

EN 8: Reminders from Friday June 3

Today we had a quiz on Poetic Devices.  Please remember that you will have a unit test on Poetic Devices coming up next Thursday June 9th.

EN 9: Reminders from Friday June 3

Today we had a quiz on Poetic Devices.  Please remember that you will have a unit test on Poetic Devices coming up next Thursday June 9th.

SS 7: Reminders from Thursday, June 2

Thanks to all of the Grade 7s who participated in the online Mayan scavenger hunt.  Well done to Halle and Sam for placing first!  Hoorah!!

SS 10: Reminders from Thursday, June 2

Thanks so much, Noelle, for coming in today to share your story with us.  Your strength and outlook on life is so inspiring.  We really appreciate the time you took to make the trek up to the school.

Any students who have follow up questions may feel free to submit them to me and I will pass them onto Noelle.

Well, Grade 10s, we are on our way to review time.  Please make sure that you have all of your notes from the last year so that we may begin assigning some type of order.

African Drumming and Dance

Today we began our sessions with Sasha and Koca.  We were wowed by the spectacular rhythms and intriguing instruments introduced by the fantastic duo!

We invite all parents and community members to watch our upcoming concert at Madeira Park Elementary School this coming Tuesday, June 21st at 1:00 pm.

See you there!

Ms MacInnes

Volunteer Appreciation Tea

Thanks to all of the children who participated in the entertainment for our tea this past Monday.  Your smiles added so much to the celebration of such wonderful helpers.

A special thanks to Nancy MacKay, who has tirelessly tickled the ivories for us and has made choir a reality!

Thanks to All,

Ms MacInnes

EN 9: Reminders from Wednesday June 1

Today we continued to study poetic devices.  Please remember that your projects are due this coming Friday, June 3 2011.  It is important that you study for your quiz coming up on Friday.

EN 8: Reminders from Wednesday June 1

Today we continued to study poetic devices.  Please remember that your projects are due this coming Friday, June 3 2011.  It is important that you study for your quiz coming up on Friday.

Band Concert: Tuesday June 14, 2011 7 PM

Now that the Canuck Hockey schedule is set, we can confirm our concert date for Tuesday June 14 at 7 pm.

We look forward to seeing all parents and community members out to enjoy the show!

Ms MacInnes

SS 10: Victoria Trip

Thanks to all of the Grade 10s who participated in the trip to Victoria.  I was so impressed by your mature behaviour and your positive attitudes!

You were a joy to spend three days with!

SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, May 31

Today we discussed the facts surrounding Canadian government instituted residential schools.  We look forward to Noelle's visit this coming Thursday.