December 20th

Good day everyone!

Science 9: We went over our Chemistry In-Class assignments then we played Christmas BINGO!

Science 8: We played Science/Christmas Pass the Parcel and Christmas BINGO!

Reminders: 
* Tonight is our Christmas Concert @7. Hope to see you there!
* Tomorrow is Santa Hat day. We also have our Christmas Sing-A-Long and Dinner.


I hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing Christmas break. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! 

Miss Goulding :) 


P.S. Here are a few of the classroom doors from our door decorating contest! Great job everyone! The Grade 8 Class- The Grinch was our winner!! 

 

December 16th

Hope you all enjoyed your snow morning!!

Reminders: 
* The Science 9 In-class assignment that was scheduled for this morning was wrote this afternoon. Students who were absent will write the assignment lunchtime Monday December 19th.
* Monday is Red and Green Day
* Tuesday is the Christmas Concert at 7:00
* Wednesday is the last day before Christmas! We will be having Santa hat day, a sing-a-long and Christmas Dinner!

Have a great weekend, Miss Goulding :)

December 14th

Science 9: Today we played Christmas Pass the Parcel and Element BINGO! This was review for our in-class assignment on Friday December 16th. You can use your notes, textbook etc and you will have one hour to complete.

Health 8/9: Today we had a presentation by the Conservation Corps on Climate Change. We can all do a small part to help the environment!!

Science 8: Work class on our flow rate/viscosity lab. The reports are due Friday December 16th!

Reminders: 
Lots of things happening at HVA in the next week...
* Tonight is the Christmas Cabaret! I look forward to seeing you guys there!
* Friday (16th) - Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
* Monday (19th) - Red and Green Day
* Tuesday (20th) - Christmas Concert @ 7
* Wednesday (21st) - Santa Hat, Christmas Dinner and Sing-A-Long

Only 5 school days left till Christmas!! 

Miss Goulding :) 

December 12th

Science 8: Today we completed a viscosity lab! We learned that molasses flows a lot slower than cooking oil and water! Most groups started their table calculations but we will continue with this next class. Lab will be due Friday December 16th.






Science 9: Today we talked about the different periods and families on the periodic table and completed a partner chart activity. Wednesday we will have review for our in-class assignment which will be on Friday, December 16th. Our review will include element BINGO and a Christmas Game! Be sure to review- there will be a prize!!!

Reminders: 
* Wednesday- Christmas PJ Day
* The Christmas Cabaret is now changed to Wednesday December 14th
* Friday- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

Enjoy your week, Miss Goulding :)

P.S Only 7 school days left till Christmas !!!

December 8th

Science 9: Today we completed our "What stuck with you activity" then we did some examples of atomic number, mass, # of electrons, protons and neutrons. We completed an atom puzzle activity in groups. This was added to our portfolio.  Remember to review your 20 common elements for BINGO next week! Don't forget your in-class assignment is on Friday December 16th. 

Health 8/9: Today we continued watching Inside Out (with popcorn!!!) ! There will be an assignment on the movie after we finish watching.

Science 8: We completed the "what stuck with you activity" then we reviewed viscosity and completed a group question discussion and shared our answers with the class.

Reminders: 
* Parent Teacher Interviews are today!
* Door Decorating judging took place today, the winner is..... Grade 8 Class (The Grinch)!!
Great job everyone!!
*School will be going ahead tomorrow December 9th




 Miss Goulding :)

December 6th

Science 8: Today we finished Chapter 7. We talked about viscosity and finished the lesson with a group review chart of solids, liquids and gases. We will have a 'What stuck with you activity' on Thursday.

Science 9: Today we continued with Chapter 2 and talked about the properties of metals, non-metals and metalloids. We will have a 'What stuck with you activity' on Thursday and our in-class assignment will be Friday, December 16th.

Reminders: 
* I am still waiting on some Health Inside Outside Bag Activities. Please pass them in by Thursday if you haven't already done so.
* December 8th- Parent Teacher Interviews
*December 9th- No School (PD Day)

Have a great week, Miss Goulding :)



P.S. Only 10 school days left till Christmas! 

December 2nd

Science 9: Today we started chapter 2 talking about common elements and the periodic table. Be sure to learn the 20 common elements and their symbols for element BINGO next week!

Health 8/9: We each made a Christmas ornament for our class tree and started watching the movie Inside-Out. We will have a project on the movie after we finish.

Science 8: Door decorating Contest!!! The doors are looking great so far! Great job!

Reminders:
* December 8th- Parent-Teacher Interviews
* December 9th- No School

Miss Goulding:)