THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING YEAR!!!

Hey 8C Graduates!!!

I would like to first thank everyone for all of the kind words and tokens of appreciation that were given to me on the last few days of school!  It means a lot to me and I am very grateful and appreciative.  I can't believe that things have come to an end already... I guess the saying is right.. "All good things come to an end."  This year was truly amazing and I am so glad that I made the choice to teach Grade 8.. One of the best decisions in my career!  You have all matured and grown into young adolescents... I am proud of each and every one of you for all of your hard work, dedication, and positive attitudes.  We worked as a team in 8C and despite a few hiccups along the way... we really gelled into a strong family unit.  

Well.. now it's time for all of you to leave the "Hollycrest nest" and move on to the next part of your journey.  The next four years can be amazing and very memorable... or they can be the opposite of that.  It all depends on the decisions you make.  Remember that it is okay to make mistakes just as long as you learn from them and don't repeat the same mistake twice.  There is so many good things for all of you to experience in high school.. stick to the good things and don't be afraid to try new things and go out of your comfort zone once in a while.

Thank you for an amazing year 8C!!!  You have truly made this year the most memorable year of my career!  I will miss you greatly, but I know that you will come back and visit and tell me how things are going... My door is always open to all of you.. if you just need to chat... or hang out.. or ask for help.. you know where to find me!  Good luck and all the best to all of you!!!

Your teacher always,

Mr. Diletto

AU REVOIR QUEBEC

Bonjour mon amis!!!

I hope everyone had an awesome time in Quebec!!!  What a great way to end.. what was... an amazing school year!!!  It was so great to see everyone having a great time and enjoying themselves on the trip!  I'm sure that all of you will remember this experience for many years to come......

Now it's time for all of us to graduate.... I know.. time has passed too quickly and we are already at the end.  I am very excited to watch all of you graduate and get ready for the next chapter of your lives... but I am also very sad to see all of you go....  

On Monday, we will be having our dress rehearsal in preparation for Tuesday's graduation.  GIRLS, please bring your high heels that you will be wearing on Tues.

Well..... I won't be saying this many more times... but.... Have a great weekend 8C!!!  Can't wait to see our full class on Monday!

  

BON VOYAGE . . . .

Just practicing my French before we arrive in Quebec City on Monday!!!  I hope everyone is excited for an awesome trip and our last experience together as a class before graduation!!! This is such a great way to end what was an amazing year together! 

Don't forget to look over the itinerary that was given to you and pack accordingly for the trip... You NEED to be here by 6:30 ish on Monday morning as the bus leaves at 7:00 am. 

 Well... 8C... have yourself a great weekend!!!  Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there including mine!  And get ready for Monday.. monsieurs and mademoiselles!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUSTIN!!!

Have a great birthday big guy!!!  Always pressuring me about your birthday... LOL.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH!!!

Wishing our little Tiger Woods a very happy birthday!!!  Hole in one buddy!!!

LAST FULL WEEK TOGETHER

Hey 8Cers!!!

Well... this week is going to be the last full week that we are in class together!!!  After this week we will be on the GRAD TRIP to QUEBEC and then we will be in graduation just a few days after that.  It's still very hard to believe that the school year.. and more importantly... your 3 years at Hollycrest have gone by in a flash!  We have a lot to do this week... so let's make it an awesome week!!!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 434  #1-6   p. 442-443  #1-10   TEST ON WED

2)  SCIENCE -->  PROJECTS (Water and First Nations)

3)  BOWLING TRIP -->  MONDAY PM

I have thoroughly enjoyed this year very much... Let's make this week a positive and memorable one!!! Have a great weekend everyone!!!  I am going to miss writing that  :(      See you all on Monday!

SCHEDULE FLIP!!!

Hey everyone!!!

Tomorrow the timetable will be flipping around.. where we will be having DEAR, PERIODS 5, 6, & 7 in the morning and PERIODS 1, 2, 3, & 4 in the afternoon.  In the afternoon, you will ALL be going to  the gymnasium for the concert rehearsal.

NOTE:  BOYS HEALTH TEST DURING THE MORNING (PERIOD 3)

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH --> p. 431-433  #1-5, 7

2)  SCIENCE -->  PROJECT DUE MONDAY

3)  BOWLING TRIP -->  ALL FORMS DUE TOMORROW & $7

Have a great night everyone!!!  See you all in the morning before I leave for soccer.

p.s.  CONGRATULATIONS TO LUKA FOR BECOMING THIS YEAR'S VALEDICTORIAN!!!



 

AND THEN THERE WERE 14 DAYS LEFT . . . .

Hey 8Cers!!!

Hard to believe eh???  Ok.. I will stop.. I know I am not making it any easier!!  Really looking forward to the QUEBEC TRIP... It's going to be awesome!!!


HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  Algebra Quiz tomorrow  + p. 426-427  #1-6

2)  SCIENCE -->  10.7 (Drinking Water for Aboriginals)

3)  FRENCH -->  Worksheets

4)  HISTORY -->  p. 307  #1-3

5)  BOWLING --> Bring forms and $7

Have a great night everyone!!!

THAT TIME OF YEAR!!!

Well... it's hard to believe but next week is officially the last week that we will be in class together at Hollycrest!!!  The next two weeks will be busy ones, and then we are off to Quebec City!!!  Then it's graduation!!!  I am excited for both but also saddened at the same time... we've had such a great year together... too bad it has to end.. with what feels like too soon.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

FRIDAY, JUNE 7th -->  PA DAY (no school)

MONDAY, JUNE 10th -->  BOWLING TRIP (pm)

FRIDAY, JUNE 14th -->  SPORTS DAY (all day)

Next week we will try to fit in a couple of "8C" days where we can enjoy ourselves as a class and reflect back on an amazing school year and 3 years at Hollycrest!!! 

Have a good night everyone!!!

ALREADY JUNE!!!

Well... it's hard to believe but the month of June is upon us already!  I knew the year would go by quickly, but I guess not this quickly.  We have a few things to complete before we go off to Quebec... so hang in there and keep working hard like you have throughout the school year!

Before you know it I will be handing you your diplomas and.... well... let's enjoy the last month we have together!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  GEOMETRY UNIT TEST MON

I hope everyone has an awesome weekend and stays cool from all of this hot weather we've been having!!!

STAY COOL!!!

Hey 8C!!!

I hope everyone is cooling off after such a hot and sticky day... Tomorrow is expected to be hot and humid again, so bring a water bottle with you to help stay cool!!!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  LA -->  GOOD COPY of ESSAYS DUE TOMORROW

2)  MATH -->  Review Questions + UNIT TEST on MON

Please keep with homework and assignments as we are coming down to the final few weeks of school before the GRAD TRIP.  You have all done such a great job this year.... Let's finish up strong 8C!!!
Have a great night everyone!!!

p.s. Your welcome Luka!

ALMOST JUNE!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

It's been a while since I posted last.... Great job this afternoon in getting your essays done!  We are coming down to the final stretch and before you know it, we will be on the GRAD TRIP!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 400 - 401  #  1, 3a, 4a, 5a, 7

2)  LA -->  Good copies of Essay due FRIDAY

3)  SCIENCE -->  10.4 (Water Usage Assignment)

Have a good night everyone!!!

WEEK IS FLYING BY!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

I hope everyone had a good today whether at school or on the soccer field.  It feels like we just came back from the long weekend and it's almost time for the weekend again!  Boy is time flying by this year, especially over the last few weeks!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  LA -->  Topic Sentence and 3 supporting details (Essay on children going on social media)

2)  MATH -->  p. 341 # 6-7, 9  +  QUIZ on FRIDAY

3)  FRENCH --> Assignment

4)  HISTORY -->  Questions

I look forward to being back in class tomorrow!!!  Have a great night everyone!!!

FAREWELL ZAHIDA!!!

On behalf of 8C and myself, I would like to thank you Zahida for everything you have contributed to our class, the school, and the community!  You are the perfect example of what it means to make a difference to others.  I hope that you enjoyed the presentation today and I hope you realized just how important you are and have been to our class!!!  This afternoon, it was very clear that you have rubbed off of many students in our class as well as myself.  We don't always get recognized for our good deeds and for the contributions that we make in life... but I hope today you felt appreciated and recognized by our class!!!

8C, I also want to thank all of you for helping make today possible for Zahida's final day.... Today I saw compassion, caring, kindness, and appreciation from all of you!  I know I have said it before, but today you made me realize how lucky and fortunate I am to be your homeroom teacher.  I have seen so much growth and maturity in so many of you and that was clearly evident today!!!

Zahida, you will be greatly missed and I thank you for being such a compassionate and incredible young lady!!!  All the best to you and have a safe flight to Afghanistan. 

Sincerely, 

Mr. Diletto & 8C

HOPE YOU HAD AN AMAZING TIME!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

It was so great to see everyone having a great time today running the Amazing Math Race!!!  You all finished the race faster than I anticipated... and it was great to see all of the groups working together and demonstrating sportsmanship!!!  And you are all lucky that I let you pop those balloons near me!!!  

I think I was almost over my phobia... except for when Filip came to the station and popped 2 balloons right in my face!!!  Sadly, I still don't like balloons!!! hehe...

I am very happy with the way things turned out today and I am very happy that you all had an AMAZING time!!! CONGRATULATIONS to all teams!!!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  UNIT TEST TOMORROW

2)  SCIENCE -->  QUIZ TOMORROW

Have a great night everyone and get some rest!!!  I am definitely going to sleep well tonight... My energy level is down to a minimum.... but it's all worth it.. especially for an AMAZING class!!!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS!!!

Hey everyone!!!

Tomorrow is the big day!!!  (I feel like I have said that before this year!)  Tomorrow we will be having the NEW Amazing Math Race in the afternoon!!!  A lot of preparation went into tomorrow, so I hope that everyone has a great time and enjoys themselves...

Remember to bring the following:

1)  Tape measures (each group will need one)
2)  Team coloured shirt
3)  Water bottle
4)  Running shoes
5)  Excitement and positive team spirit!!!

We will start the race just after DEAR time tomorrow... Remember to read all of the clues carefully and remember to display sportsmanship and respect for others groups and members within your own group!!!  

Which team will come out on top!!!  Who will win the Amazing Math Race!!!  We will find out tomorrow!!!  GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS!!!

ON YOUR MARK.... GET SET.... GO!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NYJAH!!!

Wishing our little "Beyonce" a very happy birthday!!!  Have an awesome day Nyjah!!!

ON YOUR MARK.. GET SET.... GO!!!!

Hey everyone!!!

On Tuesday afternoon, you will all be part of this year's AMAZING MATH RACE!!!  I am very excited and I hope that all of you will enjoy it as much as I did putting it together.  The weather looks good for Tuesday and I'm looking forward to watching you carry out all of the challenges on the race!

We have done so much together this year as a class and you have all carried out all of the activities with respect, pride, and excitement!!!  I just can't believe that we are already at the end of the school year and that this will be one of the final big things that we do as a class!!!  Although our time together is coming to an end... let's finish up the school year with a BANG!!! 

We still have a lot to do and a lot to accomplish!!!  Thank you for being such an amazing group of students!!!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 231 - 232  #4 - 10   UNIT TEST ON WEDNESDAY

2)  SCIENCE -->  6.5

3)  FRENCH -->  Sheets + Get Tests signed

Have yourself a great weekend 8C!!!  Looking forward to an "AMAZING" and special week!!!

GREAT SPEECHES!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

I have to say that I was very very impressed with all of the speeches so far!!!  I am very happy and proud of all the hard work that has gone into writing and preparing for the speeches.... Looking forward to hearing the rest tomorrow afternoon!!!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 226 - 227   #3, 4

2)  SCIENCE -->  6.2 & 6.4 (Questions + Notes) + PROJECTS DUE TOMORROW!!!

3)  FRENCH -->  Get TESTS signed

4)  AMR -->  Team names and colours are now complete... RACE IS ON TUESDAY!!!

Have a great night everyone!!!  See you tomorrow!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEF AND MAX!!!

It's a twin birthday!!!  I hope the both of you have an amazing birthday.. and yes you both look like Cody and Dylan!!!

And in the words of the twins, "#YOLOSWAG!!!"

TRACK & FIELD MEET TOMORROW

Hey everyone!!!

Tomorrow is our Track and Field Meet at Centennial... I would like to wish all of the students participating in our class the best of luck tomorrow!!!  I will be out tomorrow all day at the meet, so there will be a supply teacher.. please be respectful and focus on completing work that is left behind!

Tomorrow is also Max & Stefan's b-day.....

I would like to congratulate everyone who gave their speeches today!!! They were very moving and I got goosebumps listening to them!!!  Can't wait to hear the rest of them!!!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  LA -->  SPEECHES on THURS

2)  MATH -->  p.220  #6  + UNIT TEST NEXT WEEK (Data Management)

3)  SCIENCE -->  PROJECTS DUE FRIDAY

Have a good night everyone.. and don't forget to rehearse your speeches before Thursday!!!

See you all on Thursday!!!

I LISTENED TO MADAME!!!

Alright!  I know that I am hard headed so I finally listened to Madame and went to the doctor about my injury... and they told me that it's probably my class that is giving me the migraines and pain in my nose!!!  JK..... I have to get further tests done.... but don't worry I will be fine!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  LA -->  SPEECH PRESENTATIONS TOMORROW & THURS

2)  MATH -->  Histograms -->  p. 219-220   #2 - 3   UNIT TEST FRIDAY (possibly)

3)  SCIENCE -->  PROJECTS DUE FRIDAY

4)  FRENCH -->  QUIZ TOMORROW

Have a good night everyone!!!  I hope everyone is excited about the AMAZING MATH RACE... we will most likely have it next Tuesday!  Now I must follow doctor's orders and... RELAX!!!

GOODNIGHT EVERYONE!!!

AMAZING MATH RACE!!!

Hey everyone!!!

I'm very excited to announce that the AMAZING MATH RACE (AMR) is now complete and ready to go!!!  I have already formed the teams and I hope that everyone will be here either this Friday or next Tuesday, depending on weather.

We will run the AMR in the morning from 9:15ish to 11:30ish....  I was thinking that maybe we get different coloured t-shirts for each group.... I might be able to get a good deal on plain coloured t-shirts.. I will let everyone know tomorrow.

This week, your group will come up with a TEAM NAME (math related) and will discuss possible strategies for the RACE.  The race will incorporate various units including, measurement, algebra, numeration, probability, and geometry.  It might be a good idea to start reviewing some of the concepts that we learned this year.

I hope you are all excited and ready for an awesome morning!!!

Enjoy the Weekend!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

I hope everyone has a relaxing weekend!!  Please remember to keep up with homework and assignments as there is a bit more homework than usual.  As well, please take a look at some speeches given by famous people to get some ideas of how to present your speech to the class next week.

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  LA -->  SPEECH PRESENTATIONS TUES

2)  MATH -->  p. 218  # 1  (Histograms)

3)  FRENCH -->  TEST on TUES + Worksheet

4)  SCIENCE -->  6.1 Notes & Questions (Chapter 6 Definitions)  +  PROJECTS DUE FRIDAY

5)  HISTORY --> p. 180 # 1   p. 183  #1-2

Enjoy the weekend!!!

My beautiful nose... hehe!!!!

Hey everyone!!!

Despite getting hit with a baseball in the nose... what a great day today, especially weather wise!!!  Please keep with up with homework and assignments over the next little while as we are quickly coming to the end of the school year.

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  LA -->  GOOD COPY OF SPEECH DUE THURS (Presentations next week)

2)  MATH -->  p. 213-214  1, 4-7

3)  FRENCH -->  Worksheets + Quiz next TUES

4)  SCIENCE -->  QUIZ THURS & PROJECT DUE MAY 8th

Have a great night everyone!!!  Mr. D is going to re-cooperate tonight... especially my nose!!!

AWESOME WEEKEND!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

I hope everyone had a great weekend... especially our birthday boys, Luka & Damian!!!  Hope you all had the chance to enjoy the nice weather that we had!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  LA -->  Rough Copy of SPEECH due MON

2)  SCIENCE -->  QUIZ THURS + PROJECT

3)  HISTORY -->  PROJECTS DUE TUES

4)  FRENCH -->  Worksheets

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!!!

p.s. Boys, we will have our baseball game after school on TUES (rainy weather tomorrow)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAMIAN (AND RYAN)!!!

All the best to you Damian on your special day!!!  Hope you have an amazing birthday weekend with your brother!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUKA!!!

Turns that it wasn't just any average day!!!  I hope you have an AMAZING birthday and many more to follow!!!  I think you had enough to eat today!!!

HAPPY B-DAY!!!!

ECO-FAIR TOMORROW!!!

Hey everyone!!!

Tomorrow we will be having our 5th Eco-Fair in the evening for all of the Grade 6's!!!  Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help out tomorrow evening or are coming to support the grade 6 students!!! It means a lot to me and especially to the grade 6's... who although are very hyper... are very excited about tomorrow evening!!!

Tomorrow is also a great way to celebrate Earth Month & 
Earth Day, which was yesterday (April 22nd).

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  LA -->  Watch some of the speeches that I posted below to get ideas for your speech

2)  SCIENCE -->  5.1 & 5.2 (due THURS)

3)  HISTORY -->  PROJECTS DUE TUES

4)  PORTFOLIOS --> Please bring in signed ASAP


FAMOUS SPEECHES:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MACKENZIE!!!

Hey Mr. Parker!!!  :P   I hope you have a great birthday today!!!  

A Cold start to the Weekend!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

Where did that nice warm weather go???  It feels like Winter again.... hopefully next week the warmer air is here to stay...

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  SCIENCE -->  5.1 Notes & Questions    5.2 Notes & Questions

2)  HISTORY -->  PROJECTS

3)  PORTFOLIOS -->  SIGNED & DUE BACK MONDAY

Well... stay warm everyone and have a yourselves a swell weekend!!!  ;)

END OF APRIL... :(

Hey everyone!!!

Today was a really nice day... great to see that the temperature is starting to rise!  Already the end of April folks!!!  Almost that time.. but we won't think about that just yet!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  SCIENCE -->  5.1 Notes & Questions    5.2 Notes & Questions

2)  HISTORY -->  PROJECTS

3)  PORTFOLIOS -->  SIGNED & DUE BACK TOMORROW

Well tomorrow is Friday!!!  Have a great night 8C!!!

P.S. GO JAYS GO!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!!!

HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT B-DAY TODAY!!!

WHAT A NICE DAY TODAY!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

What a beautiful day it was today.... especially this afternoon during our Outdoor Education course.  ;)
Please don't forget to bring in your remaining chocolates and money from the sales as they were due today.

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  PORTFOLIOS -->  PLEASE HAVE MARCH SIGNED & SHOW WORK TO PARENTS

2)  MATH -->  p. 473  #1-7

3)  SCIENCE -->  QUIZ TOMORROW

4)  FRENCH -->  Spelling Test

5)  HISTORY -->  PROJECTS DUE APRIL 30th

Have a great night 8C!!!

WARMER WEATHER COMING

Hey 8Cers!!!

Please keep with up with homework as there will be a consistent amount of it over the next little while. Make sure you are making use of class time so that there is not that much homework going home.

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 464-465   2, 4, 5

2)  SCIENCE -->  REVIEW Q's  p. 116-117    QUIZ THURSDAY

3)  FRENCH -->  Spelling Test on Thursday, April 18th

4)  HISTORY --> p. 100   #1-4

5)  GRAD CHOCOLATES -->  DUE WED

Have a great night everyone!!!  The weather should be warming up soon!!!

SELL THOSE CHOCOLATES!!!

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

Hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend!  Don't forget to sell as many chocolates as you can to help raise money for your GRAD TRIP or GRAD DANCE.  The chocolate sales have been extended until WED.

***  GRAD PHOTOS -->  EXTENDED TO MONDAY ***

HOMEWORK:

1)  SCIENCE -->  QUIZ + 4.8

2)  BOYS HEALTH -->  Advertisements (substance abuse) due MON

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!  Boys, we will be starting TRACK & FIELD tomorrow!

WHERE'S SPRING???

Hey everyone!!!

Hopefully the warmer weather comes back soon... This weather is crazy!!!

REMINDERS -->  GRAD PICS & GRAD TRIP FINAL PAYMENT DUE TOMORROW

HOMEWORK:

1)  LA -->  GRAFFITTI POSTER & CHAPTER 12-16 QUESTION DUE TOMORROW

2)  FRENCH -->  SPELLING TEST NEXT WEEK

Stay warm everyone!!!  See you all tomorrow on the day of all days!!! 

P.S. The cat is in the bag.... and Filip & Mackenzie... I will get you back!!!  hehe

Tomorrow's Eco-Film

Hey 8Cers!!!

Tomorrow we will going to watch the pre-screening of the Eco-documentary: "REVOLUTION." We will be leaving around 9:15 am, so there is no early instrumental tomorrow morning..... just come to school at normal time.  Below is the trailer for the film... take a look to help a look at what you will be viewing tomorrow.   We will have lunch when we return at around 12:10ish.  

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  LA -->  Rough Draft of Graffitti Poster - Characteristics of Character (2)

2)  GRAD PHOTOS --> Forms due THURS

3)  GRAD TRIP -->  FINAL PAYMENT DUE FRI

Have a good night everyone!!!  

8C CAN DANCE!!!

Hey everyone!!!

I want to say how surprised and excited I was to see the participation you all displayed during the dance part of our Living Arts Trip yesterday!!!  It was great to see everyone trying and going out of their comfort zone.....  I had a amazing time with all of you and even though Mr. D doesn't like to dance, I had fun trying to bust a move... hehe...  It was a great compliment to hear from the dance instructor that we were one of her BEST groups she has had because of all the energy and positivity that you all gave!!!  Thanks for a great trip 8C!!!  And my mask was not that bad... :(

I posted NEW PICS on the PICS tab from our trip... Take a look!!!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1) Science --> p. 100-107 (4.5) Notes and questions

2) History --> p. 96 #1 p. 97 #1-2  and Quiz on bolded words from chapter 1-3

3) Library --> Memories powerpoint on Wednesday

4)  GRAD PHOTOS -->  DUE THURS

5)  GRAD TRIP -->  FINAL PAYMENT DUE FRIDAY

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

TRIP TOMORROW

Hey 8Cers!!!

Tomorrow we will be going to the Living Arts Centre for the mask making and dance lesson.  Please bring your lunch AND A OLD EXTRA SHIRT so that you don't get dirty from the clay making.

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

 1) Science --> p. 100-107 (4.5) Notes and questions

 2) History --> p. 96 #1 p. 97 #1-2  and Quiz on bolded words from chapter 1-3

 3) Library --> Memories powerpoint on Wednesday

Put your best "face" on for tomorrow!!!  LOL....

HAPPY EASTER WEEKEND!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter long weekend with family and friends!!!  I had a chance to relax... well except on Monday when I got a flat tire while driving... Thank goodness for Bud Barko!!!  And it wasn't an April Fool's Day trick!

Looking forward to seeing everyone back all refreshed tomorrow morning!

***REMINDER***  PLEASE BRING IN TRIP MONEY & FORMS.... FINAL PAYMENT FOR GRAD TRIP DUE APRIL 12TH.

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  UNIT TEST FRI (SEE MATH TAB ABOVE)

2)  LA -->  GOOD COPY OF JACOB or TONY PERSPECTIVE (typed or hand written)

Enjoy the last day of the weekend!!!  See everyone tomorrow!

BON VOYAGE JOSH!!!

We wish Joshua a safe flight to England and a safe return home!!!!  Don't forget about your most favourite teacher in the world... LOL...

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH --> pg. 55 #1-6

2) LANGUAGE --> Point of View (good copy) due Tuesday 

3)  TRIP FORMS  -->  Living Arts Centre Trip & Eco-Movie  ($33 for both trips)

Have a good night!  See you all tomorrow!!!

MMMMMM CHOCOLATES

I know what you are all thinking... Mr. D is going to buy chocolates from me... Actually, you can buy the chocolates for Mr. D and then you are still fundraising for the GRAD or trip because you are essentially the chocolates to yourself... HAHA.....

But in all seriousness, try to sell as many chocolates as you can to lower the price of your GRAD TRIP or GRAD DANCE.  For each chocolate sale, you get 50% back (Oh look percentages in real life!!!).

***REMINDER*** FINAL INSTALMENT FOR GRAD TRIP IS DUE APRIL 12th

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 84-85  1-10 (Not #8)   QUIZ TOMORROW

2)  SCIENCE -->  Powerpoint due tomorrow

3)  FRENCH -->  TEST ON (EN, Y)

Have a good night everyone!!!  

P.S. BASKETBALL TIP #5:  RULES NEED TO BE FOLLOWED TO ENSURE EQUITY FOR ALL PLAYERS.

Almost April....

Hey everyone!!!

We are almost into April, which signals that we are getting closer to the end of the school year... :(
but hopefully it will bring warm weather and not only spring showers.

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 79-81  #1-12  QUIZ WED (Percents)

2)  FRENCH -->  Test Tomorrow

3)  HIST -->  pyramid

4)  SCIENCE -->  Research for projects

Please keep up with homework as there will be more of it on a consistent basis!  Also please remember to bring in your trip forms & money this week!  

Have a great night everyone!!!

P.S. FUN BASKETBALL TIP #4:  Sometimes we lose to our opponents, but it's the way we rebound in the next game!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FILIP!!!

Hope you have a great birthday with your friends and family!!!

Happy Birthday Mertle.... hehe.

HAPPY EARTH HOUR!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

Tonight marks the 6th year where people all across the planet have participated and celebrated Earth Hour.  The first Earth Hour was held in Sydney, Australia, in 2007 at 7:30 p.m. About 2.2. million people and 2,100 businesses across the city participated.  Lights on Toronto's CN Tower were turned off during Earth Hour's first international campaign in 2008, as thousands of people across the city joined in.

At 8:30 - 9:30 tonight, businesses, individuals, landmarks, and many more will "flick off" their lights in support of our environment.  Let's spread awareness that WE need to start conserving electricity and reducing our impact on the planet.

SIGN UP AT EARTHHOUR.ORG and enter your address to take the challenge and be part of the solution!!!

SPRING IS HERE... OR IS IT???

Hey everyone!

It's almost the weekend.... make sure all of your homework is completed as there is a bit more of it than usual..  Hopefully the warmer weather will be upon us soon!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 76-77   3-5, 8, 10

2)  LA -->  Rough Copy of Chapter 10-12 Question

3)  SCIENCE -->  Research

4)  HISTORY -->  Question 1

Have a good night everyone!!!

P.S. Fun Basketball Tip #3: Drive towards the net and look for the foul.  #No.1Baller

YOU ALL LOOKED SWAG TODAY!!!

Hey 8C!!!

You all looked great today, especially Mr. Liam Davis!!!!  Liam don't ever grow your hair again... hehe

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 76  1, 2, 6, 7

2)  SCIENCE -->  Research Systems

Have a great night everyone!!!

P.S. Fun Basketball Tip #2:  When you are playing defence, it is NOT sportsmanlike to foul your opponent because you are being creamed.  #No.1Baller

GRAD PHOTOS TOMORROW

Hey 8Cers!!!

***DONT FORGET TOMORROW ARE OUR GRAD PHOTOS. ALSO DONT FORGET YOUR WHITE SHIRTS AND TIE (BOYS)***

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

--> MATH: p.72-73 #'s 1-6

--> SCIENCE: Research for your human body system and non-living system

--> FRENCH: Start/Finish Sheets 

--> LA: Finish Literature Circles

HAVE A GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE!!!

PS: BASKETBALL FUN FACT:  You want to square up your feet with the basketball net and shoot the ball in the vicinity of the rim   ~  #No.1 Baller

WELCOME BACK 8C!!!

I hope everyone had an enjoyable March Break!!!  It was great to see everyone back all refreshed... and  a bit sleepy.. hehe..  That was our last big holiday of the school year and now we are in the final stretch of your middle school days!!!  :(

Let's make it a pact that everyone will continue working hard and completing homework and assignments on a regular basis.... finish up the school year strong and on a high note!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 170-171  #1-6  +  QUIZ TOMORROW

2)  FRENCH -->  Sheets

3)  GRAD PICS ON WED -->  NEED A WHITE SHIRT WITH COLLAR (tie for boys as well)

Have a great night everyone!!!  Great to have all of you back!!!

P.S.  Luka get some rest tonight... you looked a little tired and rusty at lunch today... LOL.

BACK 2 SKOOL!!!

Hey everyone!!!

I hope you all had a relaxing and fun March Break!!!  I had a GREAT time in Florida with the Bluejays and the Gators!  Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow morning!!!

Enjoy your sunny Sunday!!!

HAVE AN AWESOME MARCH BREAK!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

I want to wish everyone a very HAPPY MARCH BREAK!!!  You definitely deserve the break and I hope you get some much deserved rest and enjoy your time with FAMILY & FRIENDS!!!

I have enjoyed each and every day so far this year!!!  Thanks for being such an AMAZING group of students and class!  I look forward to the final few months with all of you... I will be thinking of all you while I'm in Florida at Spring Training... well maybe not all the time!  hehe....  GO JAYS GO!!!

ENJOY YOUR WEEK OFF 8C!!!  SWAG!!!  hehe....

PANCAKES AND A MOVIE

To celebrate all of the hard work that our class put into the Michel Chikwanine presentation, tomorrow we will have pancakes and a movie during the afternoon!!!  We will watch Wreck it Ralph... if some of you could bring syrup and any other toppings that you would like, please bring then in.

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 167-168   #1-10  + UNIT TEST (THURS)

2)  GEOG -->  p. 28  1b, 2a

3)  GRAD PHOTOS -->  BRING IN YOUR FORMS

Have a good night everyone... get ready for some tasty pancakes!!!

 

4 days until the break!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

Hope everyone had a relaxing weekend after our amazing presentation on Friday!!!  If you haven't read the previous blog that I wrote on Saturday, then please give it a read!

This week is going to be a busy one with all of the tests scheduled... please keep up with all of the work and study for all of your tests.  On Wednesday we will have a pancake treat and watch a movie to help celebrate the great work we all did on the Michel presentation!!!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  Worksheet on fractions and decimals

2)  SCIENCE -->  CHAPTER TEST TOMORROW

3)  FRENCH -->  TEST TOMORROW

4)  GEOG -->  p. 28  + Questions

5)  ART --> TEST ON FRI

Have a great night everyone!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAREN!!!

Wishing you all the best on your special day!!!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

A DAY TO REMEMBER . . .

To 8C,

I would like to start off by saying how excited and proud I was today with how well our presentation went!!!  I heard so many positive and uplifting comments, including:

"That was the best assembly I have ever been to!"  "What an inspirational and moving presentation!"

This whole assembly could not have been made possible without all of the people that helped to put it together....  I am so proud of how our class was able to put together an AMAZING & MOTIVATIONAL assembly for our entire school and members of our community!!!  From the making of cupcakes, to the selling of cupcakes, to the preparations in the gym, to those staying after school and coming in early in the morning, to the production of our short movie, and countless other contributions, it was ALL OF YOU that helped to make this possible!!!

I would also like to thank all of the parents who helped out by making cupcakes to raise funds to get Michel to come to our school!!!

I hope that all of you gained a better appreciation for your lives and the people in it after listening and watching today's assembly.  We are so fortunate and lucky that we live in a country defined by its freedom and its caring nature to help others who are less fortunate all over the world.  I encourage you to be compassionate and to think beyond yourselves......  let's be selfless and help make a difference in our community and towards others in other parts of the world.... REMEMBER THE POWER OF GIVING.

Today is a day that I will always remember... it's still very surreal, but it was the most MEMORABLE and POWERFUL assembly that I have been a part of!  I have never been prouder as a teacher than I am right now... you have all made a true impact on me with all of your hard work, generosity, and compassion.  I couldn't have asked for a better class than this one!!!

Thank you for continuing to strive further and for helping to make today such a powerful experience for everyone who took part in it!  Michel was completely touched and honoured to have been part of this experience.  Keep working hard and believing in yourselves.... 

Thanks for a day to remember 8C!

Sincerely, 

Mr. D (luckiest teacher in the world!!!)

 

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!!!

Hey everyone!!!

I am very excited as the day has finally arrived!!!  Tomorrow we will be welcoming Michel Chikwanine to our school for our special presentation.  This morning you all sounded AMAZING and I know that it's going to be awesome when we do it live tomorrow!!!!

Thanks to everyone who has contributed and helped to make tomorrow possible!  This truly is an INCREDIBLE & AMAZING class!!!  

For those coming tomorrow morning, I will be there by 7:30 ish and we can have a small bite to eat and then get the gym ready for our BIG afternoon!!!  If any parents are attending, please let them know that we would like everyone to be in the gym by 12:45pm.

I look forward to a memorable and inspirational afternoon tomorrow with all of you!!!  Let's put on an assembly that only 8C knows how to do!!!  Don't forget to wear red or black tomorrow!

Get a good night's rest everyone!!!  Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!!!

2 MORE DAYS!!!

Hey everyone!!!

Only 2 more days until Michel arrives at our school!  Tomorrow morning we will have our dress rehearsal during first period....  we will practice the song and run through the organization of the assembly for Friday afternoon!

On Friday, Michel will be joining us for a private luncheon in our classroom at 11:30 - 12:00.... Lunch will be provided (chicken, potatoes, rice).  If there are any vegetarians, please let me know tomorrow morning!!!  I'm very excited for this opportunity and I hope you all get a lot out of it!!!  It will be very rewarding!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 160  # 2-6    QUIZ TOMORROW (adding + subtracting fractions)

2)  SCIENCE -->  CHAPTER TEST TUES (see yesterday's post for practice questions)

3)  FRENCH -->  worksheets

4)  GEOG -->  Agents of Change

5)  CUPCAKE SALE TOMORROW

Have a great night everyone!!!  Thanks to everyone who has helped out with the Michel presentation!!!

HOPE YOU HAD FUN AT KIWANIS!!!

Hey everyone!!!

Missed everyone this morning while you were away at Kiwanis!!!  Please note that there is NEW SCIENCE HOMEWORK.. please have it done in preparation for your Chapter Test on March 5th.

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  p. 154-155  4, 10

2)  SCIENCE -->  Systems in Action   p. 82-85  #1-8, 11, 12, 15-17, 19-20, 24-33   +
Chapter Test (March 5th)

3)  CUPCAKE SALE --> Tomorrow we will selling them for  a $1... MMMMMMMM!!!!!

Have a great night everyone!!!  3 more days until Michel arrives!!!!

GOOD LUCK GIRLS!!!

Hey 8Cers!!!

I would like to wish our Senior Girls all the best tomorrow at their Volleyball Tournament!!!  Good luck!!!

I will be away tomorrow afternoon, but will return after school to help prepare for Friday's presentation.    If you are able to stay after school and help out with making cupcakes or signs and posters for Friday, it would be greatly appreciated!!!

HOMEWORK/REMINDERS:

1)  MATH -->  Multiplying Fractions  p.  153-155   # 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9   QUIZ WED

2)  SCIENCE -->  CHAPTER TEST ON MARCH 5th

Have a good night everyone!!!  See some of you after school!!!