Farewell BLOG...thank you for everything...

"Making mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from them..."

Dear Students,

This blog will no longer be used starting today. I am now using a new blog, here is the link:

http://contiga.edublogs.org/

The new blog allows you to download any files that I attach to a message (for example, if you are away and need a copy of the debate template, you can easily click on the link and either open/save that file into your own computer.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported this blog (past and present students). It served a great purpose and I hope the new one will do the same, I know it will.

Sincerely, Mr. Contiga

MATH HELP Website

"Making mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from them..."

Dear Students,

I have just updated one of the help websites on the right side of our blog, just scroll down. The new website is called "MATH HELP!" If you are having difficulty with some of the concepts or if you just want to make sure you're doing things right, click on the link and then click on your grade. The website is awesome, simply click on the topic you are having trouble with and then go from there. Thanks.

Sincerely, Mr. C

Day 28: Picture Day! Yaaaaay!

"Making mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from them..."

REMINDERS

(1) Bring in Lunch Order forms (if you're ordering)
(2) Always write in your agenda books (even with the blog)
(3) Brind in Halloween Dance-A-Thon Forms (orange sheet) & the money (ASAP)

HOMEWORK

Math
Grade 7: (Textbook, pgs. 66-67 #5, 6, 7, 11, 14, 19, 21, 22……..& Workbook 2.7)

Grade 8: (Textbook, pgs. 77-78 #4, 6, 7, 9-15……& Workbook 2.8)


Independent Reading
Grade 7 only: read for 30 minutes tonight


History
Grade 8: complete C-NOTES pgs. 40-47

Day 27: HOMEWORK must be completed

"Making mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from them..."

HOMEWORK

Math
Grade 7: (Textbook, pgs. 62-63 #5, 6, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20....& Workbook 2.6)

Grade 8: (Textbook, pgs. 74-75 #4-7, 18......& Workbook 2.7)


History
* look at yesterday's post....C-NOTES from pgs. 40-47 of the Textbook


Typing/Keyboarding Tutor
* type for a total of 30 minutes

Day 26: P.A. Day yesterday was Day 25

"Making mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from them..."

REMINDERS
(1) Grade 7: go over your Math questions...a test is coming up very soon
(2) Grade 8: Msgr. Johnson trip this Friday


HOMEWORK

Math
Grade 7: (Lesson 2.5: Textbook, pgs. 58-59 #5, 7, 11, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21...& Workbook 2.5)

Grade 8: (Lesson 2.6: Textbook, pgs. 70-71 #4, 5, 6, 10, 15, 16...& Workbook 2.6)


History
Grade 8: Create C-NOTES, textbook pgs. 40-49 (Due this Friday)


Typing/Keyboarding
* I noticed how some people are typing with two fingers...let's use all 10 please! (click on the Typing Tutor link to the right of this blog and practice your typing)

Day 24: Happy Thanksgiving Weekend to each one of you and your families!

"Making mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from them..."

REMINDERS

(1) RADIO INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENTS: Due Tuesday, October 12, 2011

(2) Grade 7: Science Quizzes - Tuesday, October 12, 2011

(3) Grade 8: History Test - Wednesday, October 13, 2011

(4) Grade 7 & 8: Halloween Dance-a-Thon (Form & Money)

HOMEWORK

*** Complete your RADIO INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENTS...and Study for your quizzes and tests....other than that, ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND WITH YOUR FAMILY!!!

Day 23: Who's considered as the greatest player to ever step foot on a basketball court who wore this number?

"Making mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from them..."

REMINDERS
*** "Bring in Magazines tomorrow for ART"
(1) Grade 7s: Science Quizzes next Tuesday...study ALL your notes!!!
(2) Grade 8s: History Test next week, Wednesday
(3) DON'T FORGET YOUR HOMEWORK! ALWAYS COMPLETE IT!

HOMEWORK

MATH
Grade 7: Go over all your homework for Chapter 2 so far (check the back of your books for the answers and make sure that you are on the right track)

Grade 8: Chapter 2-MID-CHAPTER REVIEW (Textbook, pg. 63 #1-12)


HISTORY
Grade 8: keep studying those C-NOTES, don't leave it at last minute...TEST next Wednesday


SCIENCE
Grade 7: study ALL the notes you've taken in class so far...there's at least 7 pages to study, don't leave it last minute...TEST next Tuesday

Day 22: Congratulations goes out to our Boys Soccer Team...good effort today boys, we're proud of you!

"Making mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from them..."


REMINDERS

1. TTC Photo ID Card Money (due tomorrow)
2. Grade 8 Music Trip Money & Form (bring in ASAP)
3. Grade 8 - study for upcoming History Test for next week

HOMEWORK

MATH
Grade 7: (Chapter 2, MID-CHAPTER REVIEW - textbook, pg. 55 #1-11)
Grade 8: (Textbook, pgs. 60-61 #11-16........+ Workbook 2.4)

HISTORY
Grade 8: continue reading the C-NOTES I gave you recently...a test is coming up next week

SCIENCE
Grade 7: please go over all your notes...you will have 2 quizzes next Tuesday

Day 21: Scrapbooks...thank you....

"Making mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from them..."

REMINDERS
* Bring in magazines, for ART this Friday (as many magazines as possible)
* Grade 8: (1) Music Trip Form (2) TTC ID Card $$$$ (3) SOCCER FORMS!!!!

HOMEWORK

Math
Grade 7: Textbook pg. 52 #3-6....& Workbook 2.4

Grade 8: Workbook 2.3

Journal: TOPIC (Journal #8: Create your own POTATO CHIPS brand!)
You will write about your own brand of potato chips. You will:

• draw a picture of the bag (coloured!)


• 1st paragraph: description of your chips


• 2nd paragraph: what makes it different from other brands?


• 3rd paragraph: what kind of commercial will you make for this?

Day 20: Rain rain go away...

"Making mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from them..."

REMINDERS

1. Grade 8: TTC ID Card Money (bring in ASAP)


2. Grade 8: Toronto Symphony Orchestra Trip forms (bring in ASAP)

HOMEWORK

Math
Grade 7: Lesson 2.3 (Textbook, pgs. 48-49 #5, 6, 18, 21 + Workbook 2.3

Grade 8: Lesson 2.2 (Textbook, pgs. 54-55 #3, 4, 5, 10, 14, 16 + Workbook 2.2)

History
Grade 8: read over the C-NOTES that I handed out last week (study and understand them)