Sunday, January 31, 2016

To grade 7/8 parents
I hope your child had a relaxing weekend after all the tests last week.  I am looking forward to "I love to read month" in February.  I am asking the students to read a minimum of 40 minutes a day and log it. (any reading material goes)
Shops is Wednesday this week and we will be going to MTYP on Thursday morning.
There will be a movie night on Thursday evening and no school on Friday. 
I am still waiting on a few camp deposits so please bring those in.
This week at school
7 Math- adding and subtracting fraction
8 Math- volume
ELA- spelling and a new unit on poetry.
Science- we will be starting a unit on Optics

Have a great week
Mrs. Bonita Reimer

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Dear Parents of grade 7/8
I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend and stayed nice and warm inside.  Just a reminder that the students will be walking to shops tomorrow.  Please make sure they dress warm as it is very cold outside. ( I would even recommend ski pants)
I trust all the students are busy reading the class novel and doing chapter responses as it will be due next Monday and I don't want anyone to get  behind. Also a reminder that we have a spelling test and a bible memory quiz on Friday. I have enjoyed reading the students writing this week.  I hope that they are sharing all their hard work with you as well.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Bonita Reimer

Sunday, January 10, 2016

To grade 7/8 parents
I hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas break and had a chance to relax with friends and family.  It was really nice for me to be back at school with all the students.  You may have heard that I have asked the students to start using their agenda to improve the planning and organization of their homework.  It will also serve as a good communication tool for you and I regarding how your child is doing.
In Chapel this month we will be learning about prayer.  We have already started the discussion about all the different things we can talk to God about.
7/8 Math- The students will be learning how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.  Please feel free to use the mathletics program on your computer at home to reinforce learning on this topic.
ELA- We will start spelling again this week.
         -The students each selected a novel which they are to read and respond to.
         -We are also working on improving our writing skills using the 6 writing traits.
Science - We will be continuing our Fluid Unit, specifically looking at hydraulics and pneumatic                
                 systems.
I encourage all students to dress for the cold as they are still outside for lunch recess.  However I am  available during this time if students need help with school work.
Hope you have a great week.
Mrs. Bonita Reimer