Last Day of School
June 23, 2008 |
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| All students will be pleased to know that summer holidays begin at 3:10 pm. |
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Grade 8 Graduation
June 22, 2008 |
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| All graduating students and parents are invited to this event from 6:30 - 8 pm. |
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Final Major Evaluations Due Today: Language Arts & Math
June 18, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Complete Final Major Assignment for the Novel Study - "Bridge to Terabithia" - Include all Booklet Activities (Cover page, Table of Contents, Character Sketches, Themes, Motifs and Symbols, Plot Overview, Context, Journal Entries, Chapter Summaries, Chapter Questions, Rersonal Response Essay, Enrichment Activities, Class Handouts, Quiz, etc.).
*Due: Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
Mathematics
*Completion of Measurement Math Test: Last day to complete test is Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 18, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Identify a museum in your city or one you'be been to in the past. What did you like about it and would you go back? Describe your trip to the museum.
Mathematics
*Complete Measurement Test today! |
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Grade 6, 7, & 8 School Dance
June 18, 2008 |
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| Middle-school dance from 6 - 8:30 pm in the gymnasium. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 17, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Convince your parents to raise your allowance.
*Complete Final Major Assignment for the Novel Study - "Bridge to Terabithia" - Include all Booklet Activities (Cover page, Table of Contents, Character Sketches, Themes, Motifs and Symbols, Plot Overview, Context, Journal Entries, Chapter Summaries, Chapter Questions, Rersonal Response Essay, Enrichment Activities, Class Handouts, Quiz, etc.).
*Due: Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
Mathematics
*Completion of Measurement Math Test: Last day to complete test is Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
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7B Class Trip to City Stars
June 17, 2008 |
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| Students of 7B will travel in the morning til 2:30 pm. The day will consist of the movie "Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian", lunch and the E-Zone. Students should bring 135 LE for the day. |
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CISE Open House
June 17, 2008 |
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| 6:30 pm til 8 pm Open House of new parents and students. |
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7B Class Trip to Wadi Degla
June 16, 2008 |
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| Students of 7B will enjoy the afternoon at Wadi Degla. Activities offtered will be tennis tournament and or football. Students remaining will continue with school work and activities. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 16, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Why doesn't the magic of Terabithia work for Jess when he is alone? (To be used as part of your Reading Response Booklet)
*Novel Study - "The Bridge to Terabithia"
- Complete Novel Study Booklet. Make sure to follow the table of contents and include all assignments from class. Due: Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
Mathematics
*Text "Minds on Math" - Ch. 6 Measurement
- Unit Test Today!!
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
*Alia (21)
Hassan (9)
Ibrahim (20)
*Mai (21)
Mariam (16)
Mahmoud (19)
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21)
*Paola (21)
Omar (17)
Shehab (20)
Waleed (18)
Youssef (20)
*Zeina (21)
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
W - Washroom during instructional time
T- Talking or interupting class discussion
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 15, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Identify the "climax" of the story and state how it was resolved. Be specific; provide page references from the novel? (To be used as part of your Reading Response Booklet)
*Novel Study - "The Bridge to Terabithia"
- Complete reading chapters 1 - 13.
- Complete questions 1-6 in relation to Ch. 10, 11, 12 & 13 including the vocabulary section.
- Complete Novel Study Booklet. Make sure to follow the table of contents and include all assignments from class. Due: Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
Mathematics
*Text "Minds on Math" - Ch. 6 Measurement
- Unit Test Today!!
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21) - Away
*Alia (21) +1
Hassan (9)
Ibrahim (20)
*Mai (21)
Mariam (16) - NI
Mahmoud (19)
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21)
*Paola (21)
Omar (17) - W
Shehab (20)
Waleed (18)
Youssef (20)
*Zeina (21)
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
W - Washroom during instructional time
T- Talking or interupting class discussion
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7B Class Trips on Monday and Tuesday this week...
June 15, 2008 |
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**Monday, June 16, 2008: Students from 7B will travel to Wadi Degla Sporting Club for an afternoon of tennis and football as part of their physical education program. Students not attending will remain behind and complete school work.
**Tuesday, June 17, 2008: Students of 7B will travel to City Stars for the duration of the school day to view the movie "Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian" as part of their media literacy component in language arts.
**All students attending these field trips should bring in their signed permission forms including monies required for each field trip, as soon as possible.
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Elementary Play Day
June 12, 2008 |
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The festivities will commence at 12:30 and end at 2:30 pm.
List of activities TBA. |
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Math Measurement Unit Test Sunday, June 15, 2008
June 12, 2008 |
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| Students are reminded to study for their mathematics test on Sunday, June 15, 2008. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 12, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - What personal qualities can help a person overcome a difficult situation? (To be used as part of your Reading Response Booklet)
*Novel Study - "The Bridge to Terabithia Ch. 10"
- Read chapters 10 - 13.
- Complete questions 1-6 in relation to Ch. 10 including the vocabulary section.
- Bridge to Terabithia Handouts Chapters 10-13
1) Complete "Elements of a Plot" Handout - highlighting the events in the rising action, climax, falling action and resolution.
2) Complete "Personal Response" questions and "Recall & Interpret" questions 1-5.)
Mathematics
*Text "Minds on Math" - Ch. 6 Measurement
- p. 313 Review Q's 21-33 (all)
- Unit Test Sunday on June 15, 2008
Art
*Black pen on white paper art project is due BEFORE Tuesday June 10th. All marks that are late will not be included on your report cards.
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21) - Away
Alia (20) - L
Hassan (9) +1
Ibrahim (20)
*Mai (21) +1
Mariam (17)
Mahmoud (19)
*Mohamed (21) - Away
*Monia (21) - Away
*Paola (21)
Omar (18) +1 - Away
Shehab (20) - Away
Waleed (18)
Youssef (20)
*Zeina (21) +1
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
W - Washroom during instructional time
T- Talking or interupting class discussion
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 11, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - In the past, how have you dealt with classmates who bullied you or tried to control other pople? (To be used as part of your Reading Response Booklet)
*Novel Study - "The Bridge to Terabithia Ch. 9"
- Read chapters 1 - 9.
- Complete questions 1-6 in relation to Ch. 9 including the vocabulary section.
- Bridge to Terabithia Handouts Chapters 5-9
1) Complete "Active Reading Chart" - highlighting the differences between Lark Creek and Terabithia.
2) Complete "Personal Response" questions and "Recall & Interpret" questions 1-5.)
Mathematics
*Text "Minds on Math" - Ch. 6 Measurement
- p. 311 Review Q's 15-20
- Unit Test Sunday on June 15, 2008
Art
*Black pen on white paper art project is due BEFORE Tuesday June 10th. All marks that are late will not be included on your report cards.
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
*Alia (21)
Hassan (8)
Ibrahim (20)
Mai (20) - W
Mariam (17) - NI
Mahmoud (19) - T
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21)
*Paola (21)
Omar (17) - T
Shehab (20)
Waleed (18)
Youssef (20)
Zeina (20)
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
W - Washroom during instructional time
T- Talking or interupting class discussion
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Math Measurement Unit Test Sunday, June 15, 2008
June 11, 2008 |
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| Reminder to students so complete the review questions in preparation for the Measurement Test. (Ch. 6 of the "Minds on Math" text) |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 10, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Write about a time when you had to deal with a difficult problem. What challenges did you have to overcome? What strengths did you call on to solve the problem? (To be used as part of your Reading Response Booklet)
*Novel Study - "The Bridge to Terabithia"
- Read chapters 1 - 8.
- Complete Chapter 2 questions 1-12
- Prepare 3 questions from chapters 1-4 summary.
- Complete Friendship handout (double side).
- Complete Partner Discussion questions below:
1) What is Lark Creek Elementary School like? Who has the "social power?" How is it similar or different to your school?
2) Compare and Contrast Jess and Leslie's families. (Either in reference to the book or to your families)
3) Discuss the roles of boys and girls, men and women in the story. Why do you think gender roles are the way they are in this community? Do these roles apply today?
Mathematics
*Text "Minds on Math" - Ch. 6 Measurement
- p. 311 Review Q's 6-14
- Unit Test Sunday on June 15, 2008
Art
*Black pen on white paper art project is due BEFORE Tuesday June 10th. All marks that are late will not be included on your report cards.
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
*Alia (21)
Hassan (8) - L
Ibrahim (20) - NI
*Mai (21)
Mariam (18) - L
Mahmoud (20)
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21)
*Paola (21) - Away
Omar (18) - Away
Shehab (20)
Waleed (18) - NI
Youssef (20) - NI
Zeina (20) - L
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
W - Washroom during instructional time
T- Talking or interupting class discussion
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Math Measurement Unit Test Sunday, June 15, 2008
June 10, 2008 |
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The test will cover Chapter 6 of the "Minds on Math" text, including the following topics:
1) Perimeter & Area
2) Area of a Square & Rectangle
3) Area of a Triangle
4) Area of a Parallelogram
5) Area of a Trapezoid
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A World of Music - CISE Production
June 10, 2008 |
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Year end musical production entitled "A World of Music". The students from grade 1 - 8 have been rehearsing and preparing for this exciting day!
The concert will take place on Tuesday, June 10 at 1:30 pm in the CISE auditorium. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 9, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Describe the main problems in chapter(s) five and six. Tell the story as if you were Jess or Leslie.
*Novel Study - "The Bridge to Terabithia"
- Read chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8.
- Complete Chapter 2 questions 1-12
- Prepare 3 questions from chapters 1-4 summary.
- Complete Friendship handout (double side).
Mathematics
*Text "Minds on Math" - Ch. 6 Measurement
- p. 310 Q's 19-21
- p. 311 Review Q's 1-5
- Unit Test Sunday on June 15, 2008
Art
*Black pen on white paper art project is due BEFORE Tuesday June 10th. All marks that are late will not be included on your report cards.
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
*Alia (21)
Hassan (9)
*Ibrahim (21)
*Mai (21)
Mariam (19)
Mahmoud (20) - Away
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21) - Away
*Paola (21) -Away
Omar (18)
Shehab (20) - L
Waleed (19)
Youssef (20)
Zeina (20)
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
W - Washroom during instructional time
T- Talking or interupting class discussion
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 8, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Your class grew plants as a science project. One day you looked at your plant and saw something really strange there...what was it...continue the story.
*Chapter Summaries for Bridge to Terabithia 1-4.
-Chapter 2 question 1-12 & Friendship Handout.
-using your chapter summaries design 3 questions and answers for the class.
- Read chapters 5 & 6.
Mathematics
Text "Minds on Math" Ch. 6 Measurement
- p. 310 questions 14, 15, 16, 17, 18.
Art
*Black pen on white paper art project is due BEFORE Tuesday June 10th. All marks that are late will not be included on your report cards.
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
*Alia (21)
Hassan (9) - L, IB - Swearing in class
*Ibrahim (21)
*Mai (21)
Mariam (19)
Mahmoud (20) - Away
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21)
*Paola (21)
Omar (18)
*Shehab (21)
Waleed (19) - T
Youssef (20)
Zeina (20)
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
W - Washroom during instructional time
T- Talking or interupting class discussion
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 5, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Pretend you traded places with your favourite rock star, television star or famous person. Tell a story about it.
*Novel Study - "Bridge to Terabithia"
- Read Ch. 4
- Write a reading log summary for chapters 1-4
Mathematics
*Text "Minds on Math" - Ch. 6 Measurement
p. 309 questions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12.
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
Alia (20)
Hassan (10)
*Ibrahim (21)
*Mai (21)
Mariam (19)
Mahmoud (20)
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21)
Paola (20)
Omar (18) - W
*Shehab (21)
Waleed (20)
Youssef (20)
Zeina (20)
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
W - Washroom during instructional time
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 4, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Write a story about yourself as a hero. What did you do to become a hero? Tell your story.
*Novel Study - Bridge to Terabithia
- Design a cover page for the novel "Bridge to Terabithia."
- Write a character sketch for Jesse Oliver Aarons, Jr.
- Read Ch.'s 2 & 3 p. 11-36
- Using a Spider Web construct a character sketch of the new character Leslie Burke.
Mathematics
*Text "Minds on Math" - Ch. 6 Measurement
- Topic "Regular Polygons" p. 307 questions 8 & 9.
- Topic "Working with Square Units" p. 308 activity 1 & 2. Questions 1-5.
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21) - Away
Alia (20)
Hassan (10) - IB (Sent out of Art class)
*Ibrahim (21) - Away
*Mai (21)
Mariam (19) - L for school
Mahmoud (20)
*Mohamed (21) - Away
*Monia (21)
Paola (20)
Omar (18)
*Shehab (21)
Waleed (20) - IB (Sent out of Art class)
Youssef (20)
Zeina (20) - L for school
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 3, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - One day, as you were petting and talking to your friend's dog, it answered back! Write a story about this.
*Novel Study - Bridge to Teribithia (Read Ch. 1)
-Prepare cover page (do not cut and paste from the internet!)
-Write a character sketch for the character of "Jess."
Incomplete/Missing Assignment(s):
Ghost Story with a Twist
1) Hassan
Mathematics:
*Text "Minds on Math" - Ch. 6 Measurement
p. 306-307 Regular Polygons Q's 1, 3-7
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
*Alia (21)
Hassan (11) IA - ghost story, Late for class
*Ibrahim (21)
*Mai (21)
Mariam (20)
Mahmoud (20)
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21)
*Paola (21)
Omar (18)
*Shehab (21) Away
*Waleed (21)
*Youssef (21)
*Zeina (21)
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
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Arabic Exams
June 3, 2008 |
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| Grade 7 Arabic Exam from 8:30 - 10 am. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 2, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - You've been given a present for your birthday. The box wiggles and rattles. What's inside the box? Write a story about it.
*Sightlines Text - Story "The Necklace" - Questions 1 & 3.
Mathematics
*Text - Minds on Math - Ch. 6 Measurement.
Area of a Trapezoid p. 303 questions 6, 9, & 10.
Incomplete/Missing Assignment:
Ghost Story with a Surprise Ending
1) Hassan
Outstanding Spring Fling Tickets
1) Monia
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
*Alia (21)
Hassan (13) IA - ghost story
*Ibrahim (21)
*Mai (21)
Mariam (20)
Mahmoud (20) L - late for school
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21)
*Paola (21)
Omar (18)
*Shehab (21)
*Waleed (21)
*Youssef (21)
*Zeina (21)
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
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U-14 Girls Soccer Fixture vs. New Generations School
June 2, 2008 |
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| Girls are dismissed at 1:50 pm to attend fixture with New Generations School. |
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All Ages Swim Meet at Narmer American College
June 1, 2008 |
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| All Students interested in competing in a swim meet at Narmer are invited to register for this event with Mr. Kurt. |
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Arabic Exams
June 1, 2008 |
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| Exams will take place with their respective Arabic teachers from 8:30 - 11 am for all students in grades 7 & 8. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: June 1, 2008 |
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Mr. Kurt is away today at the Narmer American College Swim Meet. Ms. Megan will be covering classes today.
Language Arts
*Journal - Citizenship Word of the Month - "FORGIVENESS"
What is forgiveness? When was the last time you exhibited this trait?
*Arabic Exams from 8:30 - 10:30 am. Students not writing the Arabic Exams are to remain with Ms. Megan (Shehab, Paola, Ibrahim & Waleed).
Mathematics
Text "Minds on Math" - Ch. 6 Measurement. Topic: Area of a Trapezoid.
p. 302 read and answer questions 1 & 2.
p. 303 read and answer "Using the area of a triangle" questions 3, 4, & 5.
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
*Alia (21)
Hassan (14) IA - ghost story
*Ibrahim (21)
*Mai (21)
Mariam (20)
*Mahmoud (21)
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21)
*Paola (21)
Omar (18)
*Shehab (21)
*Waleed (21)
*Youssef (21)
*Zeina (21)
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 29, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - A distant relative bequeathed you a strange ring. As you put this ring on you discover that it has strange powers. What does it look like? What does it do? Tell a story about this ring.
*Library with Madame Brigitte.
*Last day for completion of Language Arts Test (Irony, legends, & myths) at lunchtime.
*Incomplete/Missing Assignments:
Ghost Story with a surprise ending
1) Hassan 2) Monia
Mathmematics
*Text "Minds on Math" Ch. 6 Measurement - p. 300 "Activity - Do Triangles with longer sides have greater areas then triangles with shorter sides?"
*Outstanding Spring Fling Tickets: 1) Shehab 2) Monia. Please return your tickets to homeform. ASAP.
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
*Alia (21)
Hassan (15) IA - ghost story
*Ibrahim (21)
*Mai (21)
Mariam (20)
*Mahmoud (21)
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21) Away
*Paola (21)
Omar (18) L for school
*Shehab (21) Away
*Waleed (21)
*Youssef (21)
*Zeina (21)
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
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U-14 Boys Soccer Fixture vs. New Generations
May 28, 2008 |
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CISE will host New Generations from 3 - 4 pm.
Team Roster: TBA |
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Language Arts Test
May 28, 2008 |
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This test will cover the following topics: legends, myths and irony.
Students must know a definition for each topic including an example. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 28, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - As you walked down the hallway at school you heard some strange music coming from the principal's office. What was it? Write a story about it.
*Irony, Myths & Legends Test.
*Incomplete/Missing Assignment:
Ghost Story with a Surprise Ending
1) Hassan
Mathematics
* Text "Math on Minds" Ch. 6 Measurment - p. 299 questions 17, 18, 19, 20, & 21.
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
*Alia (21)
Hassan (16) IA - ghost story
*Ibrahim (21)
*Mai (21)
Mariam (20)
*Mahmoud (21)
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21)
*Paola (21)
Omar (19) NP - bag left in Arabic class, IB - Inappropriate behaviour with Mr. Mohamed.
*Shehab (21) - U
*Waleed (21)
*Youssef (21)
*Zeina (21)
IA - Incomplete Assignment
IB - Inappropriate Behaviour
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
NP - Not prepared for class
U- Not in uniform
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 27, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - The teacher comes into the room and places a bag on the the desk then leaves. The bag moves and wriggles. Write a story about what is in the bag.
*Complete Ghost Story with at Twist.
Incomplete Assignment - 1) Hassan 2) Monia 3) Omar
*Review for Language Arts Test on Irony, legends & myths.
Mathematics
*Text "Minds on Math" Ch. 6 Measurement - p. 298, 299 questions 13, 14, 15, & 16.
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
*Alia (21)
Hassan (17) IA - ghost story
*Ibrahim (21)
*Mai (21)
Mariam (20) NI
*Mahmoud (21)
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21) Away
*Paola (21)
*Omar (21)
*Shehab (21)
*Waleed (21)
*Youssef (21)
*Zeina (21)
IA - Incomplete Assignment
L - Late for school/class
NI - Not following instructions
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U-14 Boys & Girls Volleyball Game vs. New Generations
May 27, 2008 |
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CISE will travel to New Generations for a volleyball fixture from 2:30 - 3:45 pm. Dismissal at 1:50 pm.
Team Roster:
Jasmin - 7A
Shehab - 7B
Hussein - 8A
Fred - 8A
Khaled - 8A
Hana - 8A
Jermeen - 8A
Ehab - 8A
Nour - 8A
Amina - 8A |
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U-14 Girls Soccer Game vs. New Generations
May 26, 2008 |
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Game will take place at New Generations from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.
Team Roster:
Maha (6A)
Alia (7B)
Jasmin (7A)
Mariam (7A)
Amina (8A)
Ruba (7A)
Mai (7B)
Team Manager:
Karim Hany (7A) |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 26, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Imagine you woke up one morning and found that you had switched places with a dog or a cat. Think what it would be like. What would you do? Write a story of your day as a dog or a cat.
*Complete Ghost Story with a surprise ending due today. (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, & Resolution)
*Language Arts Test on Wed., May 28th on legends, myths, and irony. Study definitions and examples, including examples from the movie "Big Fish".
Incomplete/Missing Assignment(s):
*Ghost Story with Surprise Ending -
1) Mariam 2) Zeina 3) Hassan 4) Alia 5) Monia 6) Omar
Mathematics
*Text "Minds on Math" - Ch. 6 Measurement Area of a Triangle p. 297 questions 6, 7, 8, 10, & 11.
Class Points: Max. 21; Goal 16 = class trip.
*Aleya (21)
Alia (20) IA
Hassan (18) IA/L 20 min.
*Ibrahim (21)
*Mai (21)
Mariam (20) IA
*Mahmoud (21)
*Mohamed (21)
*Monia (21) Away
*Paola (21)
*Omar (21)
*Shehab (21)
*Waleed (21)
*Youssef (21)
Zeina (20) IA
IA - Incomplete Assignment
L - Late for school/class |
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U-14 Girls Soccer Practice Grades 6, 7, & 8.
May 25, 2008 |
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| Girls practice today in the field at 3:10 pm in preparation for Monday's fixture at New Generations Shcool. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 25, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Novels are fun to read because the action keeps you interested, and the characters almost become your friends. Think of a book you really liked. Imagine that you were a new character in this book. Write a story about what happened.
*Ghost Story with a Surprise Ending. Write the Falling Action and complete the Resolution.
*Wednesday, May 28 - Language Arts Quiz on Legends, Myths, and Irony.
Mathematics
Text "Minds on Math" Ch. 6 Measurement - Area of a Triangle. p.295 questions 1, 2, 3 Read p. 296, p. 297 questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
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CISE's 6th Annual Spring Fling Celebration
May 24, 2008 |
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| This year's "Spring Fling" will feature games, prizes, special guests and so much more. Hope to see you all there!!! |
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7B Field Trip to Bandar Mall
May 22, 2008 |
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Field Trip Itinerary:
09:20 am - Departure from school
10:00 am - Movie
11:45 am - Lunch at Chili's
13:00 pm - Bowling
14:30 pm - Departure from Bandar
Total Cost per student: 100 LE
*Feel Free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Thanks,
Mr. Kurt |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 22, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Ghost Story with at Twist - Write the Falling Action of your story.
Mathematics
*Ch. 6 text Math on Minds - p. 292 questions 7, 8, 10, 11, 12. 13, 14.
Omit question 9.
*7B students on the field trip are expected to complete the following assignments as well.
Incomplete/Missing Assignments
Superstitious Story
1) Hassan
Ghost Story Rising Action
1) Hassan
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Spring Fling T-shirt Wearing Day Wed. & Thurs
May 21, 2008 |
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Students are permitted to be in their Spring Fling T-shirts as part of the uniform, for Wed., May 21 and Thurs., May 22.
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Music Basket Theme Items
May 21, 2008 |
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| Reminder for all 7B students to bring in their musical items as part of the theme basket raffle for Spring Fling. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 21, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - What if you had a persoanl genie who would grant your every wish? What would your life be like? Think of some of the details. Write a story about having a personal genie.
*Ghost Story - Write the Climax with a twist.
Mathematics
*Math on Minds Ch. 6 Measurement - Read text pages 290-291. Complete questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Incomplete/Missing Assisgnment(s)
*Complete Superstitious Story - 1) Hassan.
*Ghost Story with a twist - Write the rising action.
1) Hassan.
Reminders:
1) Spring Fling tickets - tickets are 20 LE
2) Musical Items - bring in those Music items for the theme basket.
2) Permission forms for Thurs., May 22/08 Field Trip to Bandar.
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ISSO Coaches Meeting Inter-School Athletics
May 20, 2008 |
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| There will be no afterschool athletics this week as there are no games currently scheduled. After today games and schedules for next year and the remainder of the school year will be finalized. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 20, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Every day you pass a door. It's always closed and locked. One day, as you pass, you notice that the door is open. You step inside. Write a story about what was on the other side of that door.
*Ghost Story with a Surprise Ending - Write the Climax.
Mathematics
*Today will be a dramatics and visual arts afternoon. No mathematics homework for today. However, any outstanding assignments should be completed for the next day.
Incomplete/Missing Assignment(s)
*Progress Report for Mar./Apr./May
1) Mariam
*Ghost Story Rising Action
1) Hassan
*Superstitious Story
1) Hassan
Reminders:
*Bring in musical items for the Spring Fling theme basket.
*Bandar field trip permission form signed (trip on Thursday, May 22/08).
*Spring fling raffle tickets currently sold at 10 LE a piece.
*CAdventure Summer Camp registration forms.
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Paris City of Lights Info Session
May 19, 2008 |
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What? *Monday, May 19th, 2008
When? *1800 hours in the library.
Why? *Students of grades 5, 6, 7 & 8 with the opportunity to take part in an educational excursion to Paris!!
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 19, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - We all get angry at times, but different people react in different ways. Some people show their anger openly, and some hide it within themselves. Explain and describe what you do when you upset.
*Legends/Myths - identify parts of the movie "Big Fish" that are of legend or of myth.
Mathematics
*Ch. 6 Math on Minds package p. 289 question's 20, 21, 22, 23.
Incomplete/Missing Assignments:
*Superstitious Story - 1) Hassan 2) Shehab
*Progress Report for Mar./Apr./May - 1) Alia 2) Mariam
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7B Field Trip to Bandar Mall
May 18, 2008 |
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For this day to occur all students of 7B must earn at least 5 out of 7 Class Points.
Class Points are deducted for students when they do not meet the expecations of the classroom such as:
1) Being On Time
2) Talking (English Please or Out of Turn)
3) Not prepared (pencils, erasers, calculators, rulers, books, etc.)
4) Not working/Incomplete Homework/Incomplete Assignment
5) Cooperation/Not Following Instructions
6) Rude to Teacher/Classmate
7) Washroom Use during Class Time
The overall goal in which each student earns 5 class points should equal 75 and thus earning a class trip.
The day's itinerary will include the following:
1) Departure from school at 9:20 am.
2) Movie at Bandar at 10 am.
3) Lunch at Chili's from 11:45 to 1 pm.
4) Bowling from 1-2:20 pm.
5) Departure back to school at 2:30 pm.
Costs will include:
1) Movie 20 LE
2) Lunch 50-60 LE
3) Bowling 2 games 20 LE
Total Cost: 100 LE for the day per student. |
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7B Incomplete Student Assignments (homework)
Due Date: May 18, 2008 |
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Homeform:
*Progress Reports (Dec./Jan./Feb.): 1) Shehab, 2) Zeina
*Progress Reports (Mar./Apr./May): 1) Shehab, 2) Zeina, 3) Monia, 4) Paola, 5) Mariam, 6) Zeiina, 7) Mohamed, 8) Mai, 9) Aleya, 10) Omar
Language Arts:
*Superstitious Stories with Cover Page: 1)Shehab, 2) Hassan
*Ghost Story Rising Action with Surprise Ending: 1) Hassan, 2) Zeina, 3) Monia, 4) Paola, 5) Mahmoud, 6) Mohamed, 7) Ibrahim
Mathematics:
*Math Cat: 1) Alia
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 18, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Games are fun and often teach us something as well. Think about your favourite game. Write a description, telling me about it. Explain to the reader your reasons for enjoying this game.
*Ghost Story with a surprise ending - Write your rising action.
Mathematics
*Math on Minds package - page 288-289 questions 15, 17, 18 & 19.
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Spring Fling T-shirt Wearing Contest...
May 15, 2008 |
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*The homeform with the most spring fling wearing t-shirts win a pizza party.
*Reminder to bring in musical items for the "Music Themed" prize baskets. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 15, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Your shoe must have a story to tell. Tell it.
*Library with Madame Brigette.
*Ghost Story with "surprise ending" - Begin writing your "rising action." Remember to write in a twist to lead into a surprise ending.
Mathematics
*Ch. 6 - Measurement text. "Minds on Math": page 286-287 questions 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, & 14. |
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Floor Hockey Game at Narmer American College
May 14, 2008 |
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| U-14 Boys Floor Hockey Game at Narmer College Today! |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 14, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - A spaceships landed on your school playground, what would you do? Finish this story.
*Drama with Ms. Naomi.
*Role Play - the Zoo - Groups work to present what it would be like to interview the "horse spider" people.
Mathematics
*Ch. 6 - Measurement - p. 286 questions 5, 6, 7 & 8.
*Tomorrow is "Spring Fling Shirt Day" the homeform with the most students wearing spring fling t-shirts win a pizza part.
*Reminder to bring in items related to "music" for our Musical Basket. E.g. CD's, cassettes, posters, magazines, movies, DVD's, etc. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 13, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Describe a field trip. You can pick any place in the world and write a story about where you would like to go.
*Sightlines - text page 52 - Activity 2 - Describe the effect of a surprise ending to a story.
Mathematics
*Minds on Math Package - Ch. 6 Measurement Read p. 285 complete exercises on p. 286 questions 1-4.
*Art with Ms. Jess. |
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Floor Hockey Practice @ 3:10 pm
May 13, 2008 |
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| U-14 Boys Floor Hockey Practice in the courtyard. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 12, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Rules are important in our daily lives. Think about the rules you have in school. What three rules should every school have? In your journal, write explaining to the reader the three rules you selected.
*Legend/Fable Research - define the terms legend, fable, myth, folk tale and superstition and find one example of each. Summarize your example into your own words.
Mathematics
*Ch. 6 (Measurement) p. 283 Activity 2 questions 1-7. (From the text Minds on Math) |
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 Legend/Fable Research Assignment (27.14 KB)
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Floor Hockey Practice @ 3:10 pm
May 12, 2008 |
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| U-14 Boys Floor Hockey Practice in the courtyard in preparation for Wednesday's fixture at Narmer. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 11, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Reflect on the word "dependability", tell me about a time you were dependable over the last week (at home, school, trip, ect.)
*Signtlines text p. 37 "The Blood Thirsty Giant" - Activity 1
*Superstitious Story - Cover Page Advertisement.
*Write your Exposition for your Ghost Story.
Mathematics
*Chapter 6 - Math on Minds - Measurement p. 278-279 questions 1-10, p. 281-282 Activity 1 questions 1-7.
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Grade 7 Trip to Sinai...Students returning
May 8, 2008 |
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Grade 7 Trip to Sinai
May 7, 2008 |
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Grade 7 Trip to Sinai
May 6, 2008 |
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Sinai Protectorate Grade 7 Trip May 5, 6, 7, & 8.
May 5, 2008 |
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Grade 7's from both homeforms will be exploring the Sinai Protectorate Area in a four day excursion to Mt. Sinai and the desert.
May 5 - 8, 2008 |
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Language Arts Sinai Research Project (homework)
Due Date: May 5, 2008 |
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Students not attending the Grade 7 trip to the Sinai may find the attached assignment to be completed for the Sunday of return.
Due Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008. |
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Sinai Research Project Grade 7 (28.16 KB)
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Language Arts and Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: May 4, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - What is "dependability?" Describe it using an example from personal experience.
*Prepare a rough copy of advertisement cover page for your "superstitious story."
*Write your first paragraph of your "ghost story." Begin with the exposition. (Setting, Characters, and Main Conflict)
*Sightlines Text Reading - Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Historical Horror) p. 182-191 Complete Activity 1.
*Activity 1 - p. 191 - Create a timeline of events from the Frankenstein story and clearly state where the elements of the plot are located in the timeline. Outline the time into sections for the plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution are located.
Mathematics
*Math 7 text pages 76-77 - Chapter 2 Review questions 1-15.
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Daylight Savings Time Change
April 25, 2008 |
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| At 12 midnight on the 25th turn your clocks ahead one hour to one am in the morning. |
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Language Arts and Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: April 23, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Much has been written about the negative effects of television on young people. Are all television shows bad for children? Write an entry describing a show you feel has a positive impact on teens.
*Sightlines text reading p.168-171 "The Televison Ate My Best Friend" complete Activity 1.
*Prepare rough copy of your "Superstitious Story" (include the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution).
*Computer research - find three ghost stories. Provide a brief summary in your own words for each story.
Mathematics
*Minds on Math text pages 69, 70, and 71. Complete all questions.
*All Geometry Quizzes to be signed by parent and submitted back to homeform teacher.
*Enjoy your holidays!!
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JV Boys Soccer & Basketball Team Photos
April 23, 2008 |
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Photos to be taken today at 12:20 pm in the courtyard.
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Language & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: April 22, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Think of a time when you were scared. Describe it.
Mathmematics
*Complete handout from yesterday.
Tuesday is Art with Ms. Jess during mathematics. |
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School Holiday April 24 - May 3, 2008
April 22, 2008 |
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| Note that Thursday April 24, 2008 has been declared a school holiday and students will return to school on Sunday, May 4, 2008. |
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Boys and Girls U-14 Volleyball Tournament at NGIS
April 21, 2008 |
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All day tournament to take place at New Generations school for the duration of the school day.
Ms. Laila will be covering classes for Mr. Kurt. |
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U-14 Boys & Girls Volleyball Team (24.06 KB)
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: April 21, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Superstitious Short Story - Continue writing your resolution.
* Predicting what will happen next in the story (handout). Read Sightlines Text Story - The Phantom Dog Team. Complete Activity 1.
*Research in the Mac Lab - Ghost Stories.
Mathmematics
*Hand back signed Geometry quizzes to homeform teacher.
*Working with Mathematics - Congruent Figures (Handout) p. 67, 68 questions 2-14 complete entire handout double sided.
*Omit question # 1. |
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U 14 Boys & Girls Volleyball Lunch Practise
April 20, 2008 |
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| Practice at 12:30 pm on the outdoor courts to prepare for tomorrow's tournament at New Generations School. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: April 20, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Superstitious Short Story - Continue writing your falling action.
*One - Minuet Comedy Routine presentations today. Marks are available upon request.
Mathematics
*Geometry Congruent and Similar Figures - Text p.73-74 questions 12-17; Math package p. 11-12.
*Math quizzes to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to homeform teacher. |
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Language Arts and Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: April 17, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Superstitious Short Story - write your climax.
*Memorize one-minute comedy routine for class presentation(s).
Mathematics
*Quizzes will be sent home today for parent/guardian signatures.
*Text. p. 72, 73 Questions 7-11
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Elementary Assembly
April 17, 2008 |
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| 2:30 pm assembly for elementary students to discuss cafeteria guidelines. |
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Language Arts and Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: April 16, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - complete the "Rising Action" of your "Superstitious Short Story". Exposition should be completed before you begin with the Rising Action(s).
*Complete Activity 1 for the story "The Phantom Dog Sled Team"
*Reminder Field Trip Intent Forms signed and brought to homeform.
Mathematics
*Congruent and Similar Figures - Text. p. 70 questions 1, 2, 3. p. 72 questions 1-6.
*Quizzes taken home to be signed by parent/guardian on Thursday. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: April 15, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - What would you do to entertain your family without spending any money?
*Create a short story using your previously researched superstitions.
*Create an advertisement using your previously researched advertising techniques design a cover page for your "Superstition Short Story".
*Memorize One-minute comedy routine for Sunday!!
Mathematics
*Congruent Figures - Text p. 69 Apply & Extend questions 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15.
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Grade 7 Class Trip to Sinai...May 5 - 8, 2008
April 15, 2008 |
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From Monday, May 5th - Thursday, May 8th. We will depart at approximately 9 am on the 5th and return to school in time to take the late bus home on Thursday.
Permission forms have been sent out and are due to homeform teachers indicating interest. More details to follow.
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: April 14, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Read Part 2 of the BBC News Article. Assume you are a parent, how would you decide to raise your children?
*Research - 3 Advertising Techniques e.g. band wagon, snob appeal, humour, nostalgia, etc.
Mathematics
*Geometry Package p. 1-10.
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Boys & Girls U-14 Volleyball Team Sign up...
April 14, 2008 |
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| Any students interested in April 21 under 14 volleyball tournament at New Generations School, should sign up with Mr. Kurt ASAP. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: April 13, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Relate the BBC Article "Teachers warn of spoilt children" to recent classroom antics.
*Final Draft Copy of One-Minue Comedy Routine for editing.
Mathematics
*Geometry Quiz take up.
*Congruent Figures p. 66-69 questions 1-8 (text). |
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Upcoming Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournament at NGIS April 21
April 13, 2008 |
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All day volleyball tournament for U-14 Boys & Girls at NGIS on April 21, 2008.
ISSO under 14 Volleyball Tournament
1. Each team will consist of 12 players; mixed "boys & girl”.
2. Matches will be 6 aside. Meanwhile, the players will be 3 boys, and 3 girls.
3. Each match will consist of 3 games. Winning is counted by 2 games out of 3.
4. There is a minimal tolerance of late attendance- only three minutes. After that, it will be counted as a win for the attending team.
5. Teams are allowed to change players as many as they want during the match under the condition that before each change the referee is informed and permits it.
6. The score will be as follows:
1. Win – 3
2. Losing – 0
7. Tie breaker match will be played in case of a tie.
8. Every Coach is supposed to ref, for this each coach will receive his schedule.
9. For teachers there will be a free snack, water, and a meal or a sandwich (upon their choice). Meanwhile, for students there will be free snack, and water.
10. Trophies will be as follows:
i. 1st place: Cup and gold medals.
ii. 2nd place: Silver medals.
iii. 3rd place: Bronze medals.
11. There will be trophies for both of the best player and the best sportsmanship positions.
12. The tournament will start at 9:00 am and end at 2:00 with the prize's ceremony.
Mohammad Magdy
Athletic Director
New Generation International Schools
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Spelling Bee Championships
April 3, 2008 |
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| The finalists of the previous "Great Canadian Spelling Bee" will challenge for the overall title. Takes place in the auditorium from 9 - 10 am. |
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School Holiday...
April 3, 2008 |
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School holiday will last from April 3 at 3:30 pm til April 12, 2008. Regular classes will begin again on the thirteenth of April. Enjoy!
Mr. Kurt is away this day as Ms. Jesika will cover classes. Thank you. |
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Language Arts and Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: April 3, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Citizenship Word of the Month: Cooperation. Illustrate with words what cooperation means to you. Provide at least 3 examples.
*Prepare Final Draft Copy of One-Minute Comedy Routine. See attached Rubric for complete details.
Due: Sunday, April 13, 2008.
Mathematics
*Geometry Around Us p. 84 - 85 Activities 1, 2, & 3. |
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Arabic Cultural Day
April 2, 2008 |
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| The duration of the school day will be devoted entirely to the celebration of the Arabic culture. |
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Language Arts and Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: April 2, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Creative Writing - prepare your own superstition including an origin of where it stems from.
*One-minute comedy Routine - Write the rough draft for revision and memoration for comedy presentation. See Rubric. Routine due the following week upon return from holiday.
*Research 3 superstions including origins.
Mathematics
*Tangrams Handout p.83 All questions
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One - minute Comedy Routine Rubric (47.62 KB)
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: April 1, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Prepare a rough copy of your one-minute comedy routine. Be sure to include only the jokes and stories previously researched.
*Research 3 examples of superstitions. Also, include the origin and how it was derived.
Mathematics
*Tangrams - Handout questions 1-3 |
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Team Handball Fixture at Narmer College
April 1, 2008 |
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| Game today for JV Boys U-14 Team Handball at 3 pm. |
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Language Arts and Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: March 31, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - Write a plot summary for the short story "Le Hibou Blanc". Make sure to include all the elements of a plot.
*Research - Superstitions (Provide it's origins and at least 3 examples).
Mathematics
*Lines of Symetry - complete entire handout questions 1-6. |
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JV Boys Team Handball Tryouts
March 31, 2008 |
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| Practice will commence at 3:10 pm in the courtyard. |
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Language Arts & Math (homework)
Due Date: March 30, 2008 |
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Language Arts:
*Journal - Name one superstition and speculate on it's origins and how it influences people's daily lives.
*Le Hibou Blanc - Activity 3 - Rewrite the story in the view of the first person. p. 31 Sightlines text.
Mathematics:
*Congruent Figures handout p.108-109 all |
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Language Arts & Math (homework)
Due Date: March 27, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - What is your favourite music type and why?
Mathematics
*Math 7 text p. 64 questions 9-13 |
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U-14 Boys Basketball Tournament at New Generations
March 27, 2008 |
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| All day tournament for U-14 boys basketball team at New Generations School. Students will arrive in time to take the early buses home. |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: March 26, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - If you had a time machine and could go to any time in the past or future, where would you go? Explain why you chose that particular time.
Mathematics (text)
*Chapter 2 Classifying Quadrilaterals p. 60-64 questions 1-8 |
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U-14 Boys Basketball Game at Narmer
March 26, 2008 |
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| There will be basketball game afterschool at Narmer American College for U-14 boys. Students will take the late bus at 4:30 pm back to their homes on this day. Game time 3:15 pm. |
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Today's Homework (homework)
Due Date: March 25, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Journal - We learn all the time. Write about something you have learned recently and how it has affected you.
*Top 10 Jokes or Stories to be researched and documented in preparation for a one-minute comedy routine. Due today!
*Assignments Due: One-minute dialogue & Top 10 jokes or stories. |
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JV Basketball Practice Today Afterschool
March 25, 2008 |
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| Practice at 3:10 in the gymnasium. Students will use 4:30 pm buses for transport home. |
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Language Arts & Math (homework)
Due Date: March 24, 2008 |
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Language Arts:
1) One-minute monlogue for the story "The Knife" due Tuesday.
2) Research appropriate jokes for one-minute comedy routine. 5 jokes written due on Tuesday. An additional 5 jokes written for a total of 10 jokes due on Wednesday.
3) Reading Log 15 for the story "The Knife" p.5-13 Sightlines text due Thursday.
4) Journal: What if you were invisible for the day. How would you spend it?
Math:
Last day for geometry quiz!
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One-Minute Dialogue Rubric (45.57 KB)
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U-14 Boys Basketball Practice
March 24, 2008 |
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Practice at 3:10 pm afterschool in the gym.
Students will return on the normal late bus at 4:30 pm. |
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Important Due Dates (homework)
Due Date: March 23, 2008 |
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Language Arts
*Create your own "Short Story" (Paragraphs for each of the following: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution)
Mathematics
*Geometry Quiz
March 23, 2008
Language Arts
*Sightlines p. 13 Activity 1 - create a one minute dialogue about the motives of the main character "Curtis" and his reasons for giving the knife away to his half - brother Stevie.
*Reading log summary "The Knife"
*Journal: Describe the desert after it rains (what do you see, hear and smell)
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Parent Teacher Conferences
March 19, 2008 |
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Conferences will take place in Room 415 from 9am til 2 pm.
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Spelling Bee Bronze Medallist
March 19, 2008 |
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| Congratulations to our bronze medal spelling bee entrant from 7B: Zeina Hesham! |
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Special Activity Day at CISE
March 18, 2008 |
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Today's Agenda: Tues., Mar. 18/08
Grade 7 & 8 Students
9-10 am Francofete activities in the French classes.
10:30-11:30 am Science Festival
12:20 pm Lunch
1-2 pm The Great Canadian Spelling Bee (auditorium)
4-8 pm Parent Teacher Conferences |
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Language Arts & Mathematics (homework)
Due Date: March 17, 2008 |
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7B Language Arts:
Students have been writing their own short stories, we have completed the exposition, rising action and climax. Today's topic will be to write the falling action and the following day students will be completing their resolutions to the story (due Sunday, Mar. 23).
7B Mathematics:
Geometry Quiz - lines, angles, measuring angles, classifying triangles, classifying angles, points, rays, lines, line segments and finding the value of angles (supplementary, completmentary, alternate exterior/interior angles, complementary angles, vertical angles)
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Boys U-14 Basketball Fixture
March 17, 2008 |
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| CISE vs. BCCIS (courtyard at 3:15 pm today) |
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Reminders and Achknowledgements
March 17, 2008 |
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1) Reminder of Parent Teacher Interviews on Tues. afternoon and Wed. all day.
2) Geometry Quiz on Mar. 23rd. Review pages to go home Monday and Tuesday.
3) Good Luck to our spelling bee entrants Ibrahim Moustafa, Mai Hanafy, Mahmoud Hawary, and Waleed Al Hasan in tommorrow's challenge. |
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