Classroom News - May 31

Ask your son/daughter about today's Dance Innovations presentation.  It was GREAT!

On Thursday, June 6, Gr. 6 students have the opportunity to attend the Progressive Agricultural Safety Day on the grounds of the Gallagher Center.  Please return the permission form ASAP.

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
Science - Airplane Olympics (OVERDUE)
Math - Classifying Triangles by Angles (Monday, June 3)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- Next Wednesday, June 5 is the annual “Walk and Roll”.  All staff and students are encouraged to choose an active way of coming to school that day.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC         

Classroom News - May 30

As part of the Arts Ed. curriculum, students will be enjoying a performance by Dance Innovations tomorrow (Friday, May 31) at the YRHS.  Please return the permission form ASAP.

In addition, on Thursday, June 6, Gr. 6 students have the opportunity to attend the Progressive Agricultural Safety Day on the grounds of the Gallagher Center.  Please return the permission form ASAP.

Homework:
Math - Classifying Triangles by Side Length (Friday, May 31)
Science - Airplane Olympics (Friday, May 31)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- Next Wednesday, June 5 is the annual “Walk and Roll”.  All staff and students are encouraged to choose an active way of coming to school that day. 

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC         

Classroom News - May 29

As part of the Arts Ed. curriculum, students will be enjoying a performance by Dance Innovations on Friday, May 31 at the YRHS.  Please return the permission form ASAP. 

Homework:
Math - Polygon Activity (Thursday, May 30)
Science - Airplane Olympics (Friday, May 31)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- Next Wednesday, June 5 is the annual “Walk and Roll”.  All staff and students are encouraged to choose an active way of coming to school that day. 

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC         

Classroom News - May 28

As part of the Arts Ed. curriculum, students will be enjoying a performance by Dance Innovations on Friday, May 31 at the YRHS.  Please return the permission form ASAP. 

Homework:
Science - Airplane Olympics (Friday, May 31)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- The ECDAA Track and Field Meet starts today and continues tomorrow (Wednesday, May 29) at the YRHS.  Come on out to cheer on our MC Knoll athletes!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC         

Classroom News - May 27

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Math Test - Measurement (Perimeter, Area, and Volume).

Homework:
Science - Thrill of Flight Webquest (OVERDUE)
Science - Airplane Olympics (Friday, May 31)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- As part of the Arts Ed. curriculum, students will be enjoying a performance by Dance Innovations on Friday, May 31 at the YRHS.  More information to come... 

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC         

Classroom News - May 24

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
Science - Thrill of Flight Webquest (Monday, May 27)
Math - Measurement TEST (Monday, May 27)
Science - Airplane Olympics (Friday, May 31)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- Yearbook order forms and $25 fee are now OVERDUE.
- As part of the Arts Ed. curriculum, students will be enjoying a performance by Dance Innovations on Friday, May 31 at the YRHS.  More information to come... 

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC         

Classroom News - May 23

One more day to go (already)...!

Homework:
Math - Volume (Friday, May 24)
Math - Measurement TEST (Monday, May 27)
Science - Airplane Olympics (Friday, May 31)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- Yearbook order forms and $25 fee are due tomorrow (Friday, May 24).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC              - RF-S         
- KM              - SP                 - AP          

Classroom News - May 22

Happy Wednesday!

I hope everyone had a GREAT May long-weekend!  As I mentioned to the kids, we are now officially into the "home-stretch" of the year...

Ask your son/daughter about today's presentation about the Holodomor tragedy, as well as the "Tell Them From Me" survey they completed.

Homework:
Art - Grid Art (Dinosaur/Sailboat) (OVERDUE)
Health - Understanding Conflict 7.1 (OVERDUE)
Math - Area (Thursday, May 23)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- Yearbook order forms and $25 fee are due by Friday, May 24.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC              - MD                 - RF-S            
- KH              - KM              - HN        
 SP                 - AP              - AR

Classroom News - May 17

Great job to everyone who participated in the Outdoor Track and Field Meet yesterday!  Many of our student-athletes will be now be competing at the ECDAA Track Meet on Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday, May 29.  Mr. Schendel and Mr. McDowell will be confirming more details next week...

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 20 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 21 (School PD).  YAHOO!

Have a wonderful May long-weekend!

Homework:
Art - Grid Art (Dinosaur/Sailboat) (OVERDUE)
Math - Measurement "Making Boxes" Activity (OVERDUE)
Math - Perimeter (Wednesday, May 22)
Health - Understanding Conflict 7.1 (Wednesday, May 22)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- Yearbook order forms and $25 fee are due by Friday, May 24.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC              - MD                 - RF-S            
- KH              - KM             - EMc                - HN        
 SP                 - AP              - AR

Classroom News - May 15

The rescheduled Grades 6 to 8 Outdoor Track and Field Meet is set for tomorrow (Thursday, May 16).  Be prepared for a full day of outside Phys. Ed. - running, jumping, and throwing!

If interested in cherishing the memories of this 2018-2019 school year, a Yearbook order form was sent home today (not yesterday...OOPS!?!?).  Please return the form and $25 fee by Friday, May 24.

Homework:
Art - Grid Art (Dinosaur/Sailboat) (OVERDUE)
Math - Measurement "Making Boxes" Activity (Thursday, May 16)
Health - Understanding Conflict 7.1 (Wednesday, May 22)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- For our upcoming Phys. Ed. "softball" unit, students are encouraged to bring their own baseball glove.
- Also, for our upcoming "grid art" assignment, students will need to bring a picture from a magazine or calendar.
- There will be another delicious "bake sale" Friday, May 17.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC              - KH       
- RF-S            - SP                - AP

Classroom News - May 14

Ask your son/daughter about today's Math test - Geometry.

If interested in cherishing the memories of this 2018-2019 school year, a Yearbook order form was sent home today.  Please return the form and $25 fee by Friday, May 24.

Tomorrow (Wednesday, May 15) is the annual Grades 6 to 8 Outdoor Track and Field Meet.  However, rain is in the forecast.  In the event of our meet needing to be postponed to Thursday, May 16, a “Remind” message will be sent out before 8:00 am tomorrow.

Homework:
Art - Grid Art (Dinosaur/Sailboat) (Wednesday, May 15)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- For our upcoming Phys. Ed. "softball" unit, students are encouraged to bring their own baseball glove.
- Also, for our upcoming "grid art" assignment, students will need to bring a picture from a magazine or calendar.
- There will be another delicious "bake sale" Friday, May 17.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC               - RF-S          
- HN              - SP                 - AP

Classroom News - May 13

Happy Monday!

In talking to the students, it appears like the end of last week and weekend went well for everyone.

The York City Track and Field is set for Wednesday, May 15.  Permission forms are due ASAP:
- LA            - LJ             - KM              - EM              
- HM           - HN           - SP                - TW

For our upcoming Phys. Ed. "softball" unit, students are encouraged to bring their own baseball glove.

Homework:
Math - Investigating Quadrilaterals (OVERDUE)
Math - Geometry Test (Tuesday, May 14)
Art - Grid Art (Dinosaur/Sailboat) (Wednesday, May 15)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- For our upcoming "grid art" assignment, students will need to bring a picture from a magazine or calendar.
- There will be another delicious "bake sale" Friday, May 17.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC               - RF-S          
- HN              - SP                 - AP

Classroom News - May 8

I will be away from the school for the next two days - Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10.  Enjoy the rest of the week and the weekend thereafter!

Homework:
Career G. - Vacation Presentation (OVERDUE)
Science - Flying Higher Webquest (OVERDUE)
Math - Drawing Triangles (Thursday, May 9)
Dance - Just Dance Presentation (Thursday, May 9)
Math - Geometry Test (Tuesday, May 14)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- For our upcoming "grid art" assignment, students will need to bring a picture from a magazine or calendar.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC               - RF-S          

Classroom News - May 7

For those interested student-athletes, the GSSD Track and Field Meet forms are now OVERDUE.  The event is scheduled for next Wednesday, May 15.

Ask you son/daughter about their "Term 3 Health Goal".

Homework:
Career G. - Vacation Presentation (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.4 and 8.5 Drawing Angles (Wednesday, May 8)
Science - Flying Higher Webquest (Wednesday, May 8)
Dance - Just Dance Presentation (Thursday, May 9)
Math - Geometry Test (Tuesday, May 14)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- For our upcoming "grid art" assignment, students will need to bring a picture from a magazine or calendar.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC               - RF-S          

Classroom News - May 6

Happy Monday!

For those interested student-athletes, the GSSD Track and Field Meet forms are due tomorrow - Tuesday, May 7. 

Homework:
Career G. - Vacation Presentation (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.1 and 8.1 Naming Angles (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.2 and 8.3 Estimating Angles (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.3 and 8.4 Measuring Angles (Tuesday, May 7)
Science - Flying Higher Webquest (Wednesday, May 8)
Dance - Just Dance Presentation (Thursday, May 9)
Math - Geometry Test (Tuesday, May 14)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- For our upcoming "grid art" assignment, students will need to bring a picture from a magazine or calendar.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC               - RF-S           

Classroom News - May 3

Our Gr. 6-8 students have the opportunity to participate in the annual GSSD Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, May 15.  A track and field form was sent home yesterday with specifics.  For those who are interested, please return the form by Tuesday, May 14. 

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
Math - 4.1 and 8.1 Naming Angles (OVERDUE)
Career G. - Vacation Presentation (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.2 and 8.3 Estimating Angles (Monday, May 6)
Science - Flying Higher Webquest (Wednesday, May 8)

Reminders:
- For our upcoming "grid art" assignment, students will need to bring a picture from a magazine or calendar.
- As part of our "Geometry" unit in Math, students are encouraged to have their own geometry set (ie: compass, protractor, ruler, etc.).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC               - RF-S           

Classroom News - May 2

Our Gr. 6-8 students have the opportunity to participate in the annual GSSD Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, May 15.  A track and field form was sent home today with specifics.  For those who are interested, please return the form by Tuesday, May 14. 

Homework:
Dance - Elements of Dance: Task 2 (OVERDUE)
Art - Face Sketch (OVERDUE)
Math - Classifying Angles Practice (Friday, May 3)
Career G. - Vacation Presentation (Friday, May 3)

Reminders:
- For our upcoming "grid art" assignment, students will need to bring a picture from a magazine or calendar.
- As part of our "Geometry" unit in Math, students are encouraged to have their own geometry set (ie: compass, protractor, ruler, etc.).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC               - RF-S           

Classroom News - May 1

Happy May 1st!

Homework:
Dance - Elements of Dance: Task 2 (OVERDUE)
Art - Face Sketch (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.1 Language of Geometry (Thursday, May 2)
Career G. - Vacation Presentation (Friday, May 3)

Reminders:
- For our upcoming "grid art" assignment, students will need to bring a picture from a magazine or calendar.
- As part of our "Geometry" unit in Math, students are encouraged to have their own geometry set (ie: compass, protractor, ruler, etc.).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - AC               - RF-S             - AP