| Homework Assigned For Homeroom: 8-1 |
| January 15, 2020 |
Technology Education
Assigned By: Walsh, Rod | In connection with the robotics assignment students were introduced to programming and using a Sphero SPRK robot ball. |
| January 14, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | We are started the in-depth novel study on The Outsiders.
Students have been given duo-tangs with chapter questions, vocab, and character notes.
Audio links for any missed chapters can be found on the google classroom |
| January 13, 2020 |
Sciences
Assigned By: Tilley, Rebecca | Project proposals are due next Monday, January 20th. Please submit via Google Classroom.
Please see Google Classroom for project descriptions, project proposals, proposal rubrics and project examples. |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Ch.3 Socials QUIZ (originally a test) is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 15th.
The quiz will now be done on Google Forms (The Chromebooks) and will include 24 multiple choice/ true and false type objectives. |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Proposals are now due on Monday, Jan 20th.
They should be submitted via Google Classroom. |
| January 10, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Students need a duo tang for The Outsiders novel study on Monday. |
Technology Education
Assigned By: Walsh, Rod | Students were given time to complete the last assignment on robotics. If not done now students will finish it at home or during 2nd lunch in the LRC. It is due before the last day of classes for Term 1 on Friday, January 31. |
| January 9, 2020 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Chapter.3 Socials Test is scheduled for next Wednesday, January 15th. |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | We are currently working on Science Fair. Students have been given descriptors for each option: either a Canadian invention or an experiment.
Today, students had their first of 3 classes to work on their proposals (part.1). They are due on Jan 24th. |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | Please finish labeling the countries on your map for homework if you did not get it done in class. L'ANGLETERRE, LA FRANCE, L'ITALIE, L'EGYPTE, LA SINGAPOUR, LA CHINE, LE JAPON, LE CANADA, LES ETATS-UNIS, L'IRLANDE, I'INDE. |
| January 8, 2020 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Chapter.3 Socials Test is scheduled for next Wednesday, January 15th.
We will finish up the chapter tomorrow and then begin review on Friday. |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | We are currently working on Science Fair. Students have been given descriptors for each option: either a Canadian invention or an experiment.
Today, students were given a wish list in which they had to choose their top 2-3 project choices. From there, they were assigned a project topic.
Students will have the following 3 classes to work on their proposals (part.1). They are due on Jan 24th. |
| December 13, 2019 |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | We will do a reading comprehension evaluation on Monday, December 16. You cannot prepare for this. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Book presentations are continuing.
Open book quiz on Monday! See worksheets and google classroom! |
| December 12, 2019 |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Ch 7 Quiz tomorrow!
Review sheet was corrected today. Answers to review as well as all notes from the chapter have been posted to Google Classroom. |
Technology Education
Assigned By: Walsh, Rod | Students continued completing activities using Micro-bits. Today they finished developing code to make the micro-bit into a snow globe. |
| December 11, 2019 |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Ch.7 Science Quiz- Friday, Dec 13th
We have completed the chapter, and students were working on review in class today.
We will correct the review sheet tomorrow in class.
Notes from the Carnet have been uploaded to Google Classroom. |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | We will do an oral comprehension evaluation tomorrow and a reading comprehension evaluation on Monday of next week (December 16). You cannot prepare for either of these. |
| December 10, 2019 |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | We will do an oral comprehension evaluation on Thursday of this week and a reading comprehension evaluation on Monday of next week (December 16). You cannot prepare for either of these. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Independent Novel Assignments due tomorrow!
Please bring your textbooks and binders to class tomorrow.
Open book quiz on December 16th. |
| December 6, 2019 |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | We will do a reading comprehension quiz for Le conte de Noel on Monday, December 16. You will need to know your vocabulary for Chapters 1-4 for this. However, you will be able to use the book. |
| December 4, 2019 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Ch.3 Socials test has been postponed until after Christmas break. (Jan 14th.)
Reminder- Heritage fair projects are due on Friday, Dec 6th. They should be submitted via Google Classroom (by 11:59 pm) |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Today we did an in-class experiment to discuss factors that affect viscosity.
We will finish up tomorrow and correct on Monday. We will then begin review.
Quiz- Friday, Dec 13th. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Independent Novel assignments due Dec. 11.
Open book quiz on Dec. 16. |
| December 2, 2019 |
Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Early dismissal on Thursday for Parent-Teacher interviews. Out at 10:30.
No school Friday due to teacher's professional development day. |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Those who did not finish their Fluids Lab today should finish for homework and pass in tomorrow.
Quiz- Friday, December 13th |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | - Independent Novel assignment due Dec. 11.
-Open book Quiz Dec. 16 |
Math
Assigned By: Andrews, Janet | 1. Unit 3 assignments were returned today.
2. The unit 3 test is Monday, December 9.
3. Finish p 155 #7,8 if not completed in class today. |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Heritage Fair projects due on Friday, Dec 6th. Students have now had 3 classes to work on this in school. The rest should be completed at home.
Ch.3 Test- Thursday, December 12th |
| November 28, 2019 |
Math
Assigned By: Andrews, Janet | The unit 3 assignment is due tomorrow. |
| November 26, 2019 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Students have been working in class on their final research projects.
We've gone over the final rubric as well as expectations for their Google Slideshow. Instructions are posted on Google classroom.
They will have one more period to work on their projects at school. The rest will have to be done at home.
Project Due date: Friday, Dec 6th |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | Your test is tomorrow! Use the three models from class to prepare. Do not forget the formats for answering questions 1, 2 and 4. ;) |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | We are currently working on Unit.2- Fluids.
We will be going to the Lab period.1 tomorrow. Please come dressed appropriately. |
| November 25, 2019 |
Math
Assigned By: Andrews, Janet | The unit 3 assignment is due Friday, November 29. The Test is December 9.
Finish classwork p145 #10,12,13,14 |
| November 22, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | SPEECHES DUE MONDAY! See google classroom for all details, rubrics, etc! |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | Your reading comprehension test for this unit will be on Wednesday, November 27th. |
| November 21, 2019 |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | We will do an unseen oral comprehension evaluation tomorrow. Your reading comprehension test for this unit will be on Wednesday, November 27th. |
| November 20, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Source cards are needed for tomorrow. We will be writing our bibliography! |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | We will do an unseen oral comprehension evaluation on Friday. Your reading comprehension test for this unit will be on Wednesday, November 27th. |
| November 18, 2019 |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Reminder: Unit.1 Test tomorrow
All notes from both carnets as well as both review sheets and answer keys are posted in Google Classroom. |
| November 17, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer |
speech rough copy due tomorrow.
Final copy due nov. 25
To have included with the final copy of the speech, and in this order:
Cover page
Speech booklet - completed
Rough copy - with actual visible edits
Final copy
Source cards
Bibliography
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| November 14, 2019 |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Unit.1 (Ch's 1-3) Test is on Monday, Nov 18th.
Review sheets were given out yesterday in class and they've had two classes to work on them. We began correcting today and will continue tomorrow. |
| November 13, 2019 |
Math
Assigned By: Andrews, Janet | Finish class work p113 #15 and p118 #7,8 |
| November 7, 2019 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Socials Test (Ch.2) will be next Thursday, Nov 14th.
Review was completed in class and answers have been posted to Google Classroom to ensure everyone has access.
We will have one review period on Wednesday after the long weekend. |
| November 6, 2019 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Review Sheets were handed out today and students were given time to work on them in class.
We will finish review in class tomorrow and begin correcting together.
The test is scheduled for next Thursday, Nov 14th. |
Technology Education
Assigned By: Walsh, Rod | Students were given one last class to work on the Career in Control Technology assignment. All assignments should be completed and submitted before the next class on Wednesday, November 13. |
| November 5, 2019 |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Today, students worked on a shoreline activity on the Chromebooks. It was assigned in Google Classroom.
We will finish this next class and discuss/review concepts as a class.
Unit.1 Test: November 18th |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Reminder: Socials Test next Thursday, Nov 14th.
Review sheets will be given out and completed tomorrow in class.
RESEARCH PROJECT:
We will continue working on the research project once our Ch.2 test is complete. |
| November 4, 2019 |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Unit.1 Test (Ch's 1-2) is scheduled for Monday, Nov.18th.
We will finish up the chapter by Thursday and review next week. |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Today, we finished the last topic of the chapter'Les immigrants'.
We will correct worksheets tomorrow and begin review on Wednesday.
The Chapter.2 Test is next Thursday, Nov 14th. |
| November 1, 2019 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Chapter.2 Socials Test has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov 14th. |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Unit.1 Test (Ch's 1-2) is scheduled for Monday, Nov.18th. |
| October 31, 2019 |
Technology Education
Assigned By: Walsh, Rod | Students continued working on the Career in Control Technology assignment. |
| October 30, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | We are currently working on speeches. Students have their topics chosen and need to have three arguments listed. |
| October 29, 2019 |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | If you haven't submitted your arbre conceptuel yet, please have it for tomorrow. |
| October 28, 2019 |
Home Economics
Assigned By: Bowers, Tracy | Grilled Cheese cooking lab will be going ahead tomorrow, October 29th in period 5.
Students who have any work left incomplete will need to finish this work before being able to participate in the lab. |
| October 25, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Read Aloud representing assignment due MONDAY! |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | You will have one more class working on your arbre conceptuel. It will then be due by Wednesday of next week. ;) |
Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Fluvarium on Tuesday! Students must pack a lunch for this day! |
| October 24, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | We have started our Speech unit! Students are asked to have a topic in mind asap.
See updated Powerschool marks |
| October 23, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | TESTS were returned.
We had an introduction to our speech unit. Students need to begin thinking of a topic.
Read Aloud Assignment due Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | TESTS were returned.
We had an introduction to our speech unit. Students need to begin thinking of a topic.
Read Aloud Assignment due Monday. |
| October 21, 2019 |
Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Fluvarium forms and $9.00 due tomorrow! A parent volunteer is needed!
Picture retakes: nov. 1
School clothing order: THIS FRIDAY!
Christmas Catalogue orders |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Today we worked on our Read aloud assignment on the novel The Juvie Three by Gordon Korman. Students must submit their final project on Monday, October 28. |
Math
Assigned By: Andrews, Janet | The unit 2 assignment is due Thursday. Tomorrow is the early bird date.
The test is October 29. |
| October 18, 2019 |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | We will be completing an Exit Card on Monday. It will cover the Ocean Floor. To prepare, students can look over pages 6-8 in their carnet. We discussed this in class today. |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Proposals are due today. Please hand in no later than 11:59pm via Google Classroom. |
| October 17, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | TEST tomorrow! |
Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Picture retakes are November 1.
If you've sent along the paper order form, let me know. These sometimes never make it out of the lockers and bookbags. They were due today.
I sent a previous email on the Growlers tickets.
Science field trip to the Fluvarium will take place on October 29 for 8-1. The cost is $9. Permission slips went home on Tuesday. Please return these slips by the 22nd.
Remembrance Day long weekend: No school for students on November 8-12. They return to school on November 13. The 8th is a district holiday, the 11th is the Remembrance Day Holiday, and the 12th is a teacher professional development day. I just wanted to let you know for planning purposes! |
Technology Education
Assigned By: Walsh, Rod | Students continued to work on Assignment #2: Systems/Sub-Systems. |
| October 16, 2019 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Research Project Proposals are due on Friday, October 18th. They should be handed in via Google Classroom. |
Math
Assigned By: Andrews, Janet | The unit 2 math assignment is due October 24. The early bird date is October 22.
Outcomes relating to order of operations are not on the assignment but will be on the test.
The test is October 29. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | TEST FRIDAY! |
| October 15, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | TEST this Friday! See study guide/terms/sample answers on our google classroom. |
Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | CATALOGUE ORDERS!!
Picture retake date to be announced soon!Keep checking twitter.
Science field trip permission slips went home today.
School Clothing order happening on Friday October 25th. See email from Mr. Lambe to access order form!
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| October 10, 2019 |
Technology Education
Assigned By: Walsh, Rod | Students have now started Assignment #2: Systems / Sub-Systems. |
| October 9, 2019 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Over the past couple of weeks, Sci-Hum classes have been working on their Major Research Projects.
Each class has now had one period to discuss/choose topics and expectations, another period in the LRC learning about historical resources and sources, and a final period using the Chromebooks to work on their proposals.
Students will have one more period next week with Chromebooks to finish up/ask questions.
Proposals are due on Friday, October 18th. They should be handed in via Google Classroom.
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Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Today, we began working on Chapter.2- 'Les Océans.'
Students were given a new carnet and we covered the Origins of Oceans on p.39-40 and completed p.3 and 4 in the carnet. |
| October 8, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | TEST: Oct. 18
Study guide has been given out. It is also on the google classroom.
We will be doing a read aloud assignment on our book the Juvie Three by Gordon Korman. |
| October 7, 2019 |
Technology Education
Assigned By: Walsh, Rod | Students were reminded to submit Assignment #1, and the Google Form on the three elements (Sensing / Switching / Regulating) of control. After this they began Assignment #2: Systems/Sub-Systems. |
| October 4, 2019 |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | You will have a quiz of l'imparfait on Thursday of next week. We will do a practice quiz on Tuesday. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | We will be doing a chromebook activity on Monday!
TEST Oct. 18 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | We will be doing a chromebook activity on Monday!
TEST Oct. 18 |
| October 3, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer |
We continued with Juvie Three.
We looked at an article on Child Labour.
TEST: October 18! |
Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Terry Fox donations tomorrow!
Terry Fox walk during periods 3-4 tomorrow. |
| October 2, 2019 |
Math
Assigned By: Andrews, Janet | Please review your notes, assignment, and 2 review sheets for tomorrow’s test. Good luck! |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | LA TEST: October 18! |
Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Villanova Junior High will be participating in this year's Terry Fox School Run for cancer research on October 4, 2019. We are proud to continue the legacy of one of our country’s greatest heroes. We hope you will join us and support this wonderful cause by donating to our Terry Fox School Run fundraising page at: http://www.terryfox.ca/VillanovaJuniorHigh Thank you! The future of cancer research has never looked brighter! #terryfoxliveshere @theterryfoxfoundation #terryfoxschoolruns |
| October 1, 2019 |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Science Quiz - Chapter.1 is tomorrow.
Review sheet responses as well as the carnet responses has been uploaded to Google Classroom. |
| September 30, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | We discussed conflict and the tale: Who Owns the Land.
Students had their listening quiz marks given to them. |
| September 27, 2019 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Ch.1 Quiz Monday, Sept 30th
Notes are posted on Google Classroom
Practice Quiz and review was done in class today. |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Science Google Classroom Code: edw4aqm
Quiz- Wednesday, Oct 2nd. |
| September 26, 2019 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | We have now completed Chapter.1.
The quiz is scheduled for Monday, Sept 30th.(Objectives only)
Class Notes to assist with studying have been posted to google classroom.
Students will also complete a practice quiz tomorrow in class.
**Artifact Google classroom activity was completed in class today. Anyone who hasn't finish should do so by Monday.** |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Ch.1 Quiz is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2nd.
Today we finished up our lab write-ups.
Tomorrow we will finish the last topic of the chapter and begin review. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | We had a listening quiz today! |
Technology Education
Assigned By: Walsh, Rod | Students worked on completing Assignment #1: Introduction to Control Systems by looking at the three elements of control: Sensing / Switching / Regulating. |
| September 25, 2019 |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | Your quiz is tomorrow! Review the supersized sheet of information and also the practice quiz that we did in class. :) |
| September 24, 2019 |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | Your quiz du passé composé is on Thursday. I will discuss the results of your practice quiz with you tomorrow. :) |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Listening Quiz on Thursday (no prep is needed for this)
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Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Terry Fox walk on Oct 4.
No school Oct 11- PD Day
No School Oct. 14 - Thanksgiving Holiday |
| September 23, 2019 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Chapitre.1- Quiz #1 is scheduled for Monday, September 30th.
The quiz will include multiple choice and true & false type objectives. It will be completed on Chromebooks.
Students have already been given Study guides (they can be found on the first page of their Ch.1 Booklets.) We will begin review on Thursday. |
Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Students will be given a new class schedule tomorrow as the new grade 7 class comes into effect tomorrow. |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | Your quiz du passé composé is on Thursday of this week. We will do a practice quiz tomorrow. :) |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Listening Quiz Sept 26.
Today we discussed listening effectively and did a sample listening quiz. |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | We are currently working on Ch1, Unit.1.
Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept 24th- students will be completing the Density Lab. Please come prepared/dress accordingly.
Chapter.1 Quiz- Wednesday, Oct 2nd. |
| September 20, 2019 |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | If you did not finish the sheet from today's class, please do so as homework. Reminder: Your quiz on the passé composé is next Thursday. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | We read the Juvie Three.
Listening Quiz: Sept 26
Media lesson on global issues. |
| September 19, 2019 |
Francais
Assigned By: Doyle, Robyn | Quiz de la formation du passé composé - le 26 septembre (jeudi). :) |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Earbuds needed for tomorrow |
Math
Assigned By: Andrews, Janet | The unit 1 assignment was given out today. It is due Thursday, Sept 26. The early bird date is Tuesday.
The test is Oct 3. |
| September 18, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Students will need ear buds for Friday.
GOOGLE CLASS CODE for students: eufjodi |
| September 17, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | We continued reading the novel The Juvie Three.
We discussed global issues and making connections to those issues.
Students need earbuds for Friday. |
| September 16, 2019 |
Sciences Humaines
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Students have been working on Ch.1- History and the Historian.
We have been working through a short booklet which identifies each of the concepts within the chapter.
On Friday, September 20th The Artifact Assignments are due.
Assignment details can be found on the last page of their booklets.
- Students should bring along their artifact OR a photo of their artifact as well as the 5 questions they chose to answer. This can be hand-written (neatly) on loose leaf or typed up and printed off. We will have a show and tell type scenario on Friday. |
Sciences
Assigned By: Andrews, Brittany | Today we began working on a foldable which covers The Sources of Fresh Water.
We will continue with this next class. |
| September 13, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | We continued reading The Juvie Three.
In groups, students worked on making connections with the novel.
A reminder to bring in earbuds to leave here at school. |
| September 12, 2019 |
Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Picture Day was today.
Curriculum night: 6:30 for Junior High |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | We continued with the read aloud novel, The Juvie Three.
We discussed global issues and making connections to these issues. |
Math
Assigned By: Andrews, Janet | Finish any seat work not completed in class today. We were working on
page 16 #14, 15, 17, 19, 22 |
| September 10, 2019 |
Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Please bring in earbuds.
Picture Day is Sept 12!
Curriculum Night: Sept 12 at 6:30. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Independent novel is required to be left in my class. |
| September 9, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Students must have an independent novel and earbuds (labelled in a baggy). |
Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Picture day: September 12.
Curriculum Night: September 12. Beginning @ 5:30pm for Elementary and 6:30pm for Junior High. |
| September 6, 2019 |
Math
Assigned By: Andrews, Janet | If you did not finish the following work in class, please complete it for homework.
page 8 #7,8,10a,c,11a,c,12
Have a great weekend! |
| September 5, 2019 |
Important Reminders
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | All forms (3) should be returned by tomorrow.
Picture Day is Sept. 12
Curriculum Night is Sept. 12 (time TBD) |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Gill, Jennifer | Students should bring in a novel from home to read if they like (or we will select one from the Library) |
