January 29th 2015 Day 1

First Day of Quarter 3!

8F- Today in Social we finished off our chapter 7 vocabulary. We started taking notes on what factors impact a society's worldview, specifically that of the Aztecs. We then looked at the geography of Mexico and Spain, and the students created their own maps of the counties to get a hands on view of what the differences between both countries looks like.  

8A- Today looked at the geography of Mexico and Spain, and the students created their own maps of the counties to get a hands on view of what the differences between both countries looks like.




7F-Today we looked at the different perspectives on war that both the French and English colonies had in the 1700s. We looked at each county's strengths and weaknesses, in order to better understand why they saw the seven years war as they did.




7F- During our second block we looked into what made the Acadians who they are. We looked at their way of life and how they came to be under English rule. Students were left with a cliff hanger on how the story of the Acadians is going to finish thanks to the seven years war and them refusing to side with either the English or the French....The great deportations will be discussed in length on Monday.

Have a great long weekend everyone!!

January 28th 2015 Day 6

Well done to all student on your midterms!

7F-Today was Monde en Marche day! Students learnt about the controversy of Uber drivers. Student have till February 10th to hand it in, though most students already have.

8A- Today was Weekly News day! Students discussed and read about our Canadian Victory in the World Junior Championship this past January. Student have till February 10th to hand it in, though most students already have.

8E-Today was Weekly News day! Students discussed and read about our Canadian Victory in the World Junior Championship this past January. Student have till February 10th to hand it in, though most students already have.

7D-Today was Monde en Marche day! Students learnt about the controversy of Uber drivers. Student have till February 10th to hand it in, though most students already have.

8F-Today was Monde en Marche day! Students learnt about the controversy of Uber drivers. Student have till February 10th to hand it in, though most students already have.

9F (double)- During the first block students worked on the new Monde en Marche. Student have till February 10th to hand it in, though most students already have. Second block students took notes on vocabulary for our new unit - Canadian Immigration Policies.

8E-Today students filled in 2 maps of the geography of Mexico and Spain. This was done as an introduction to our new unit... The Aztecs and the Spanish!

January 21st 2015 Day 1

FLA Mid-Term TODAY!!

Important announcement:
- For anyone with missing assignments ( check power-school) you have until January 27th to hand them in. On January 27th at 3:30 if I do not have an assignment you will be getting a 0 no exceptions. All late assignments are subject to a 10% deduction on mark. 

8F- The Grade 8s missed their Social Class today to write their FLA Midterm. Students had from 8:39 to 9:20 to study and the test started at 9:30- 11:30. All students finished around 11 and were given the rest of the time to study or relax in silence. Good Job today! 1 down 4 to go!!

8A- As i was supervision my homeroom write their FLA Midterm the 8A students were reviewing for their midterm in room 25 under the watchful eye of Mme Koopmans.

7F- First block after their FLA midterm students voted to have a silent study period. Our second block was a group review session where I answered all the questions students had written down yesterday. We have one last study period tomorrow before midterms start on Friday.  1 down 4 more to go keep on going G7s!!!


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM Done! 
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

January 20th 2015 Day 6

Important announcement:
- For anyone with missing assignments ( check power-school) you have until January 27th to hand them in. On January 27th at 3:30 if I do not have an assignment you will be getting a 0 no exceptions. All late assignments are subject to a 10% deduction on mark. 

7F- Mid-term review. Students wrote down all their questions for a class review session tomorrow during our 2 blocks together.

8A-Mid-term review. Students wrote down all their questions for a class review session Thursday.

8E- Students wrote the chapter 3 Test. Marks will be up by tomorrow evening.

7D-Mid-term review. Students wrote down all their questions for a class review session Thursday.

8F-Mid-term review. Students wrote down all their questions for a class review session Thursday.

9F-Finished Collective Rights
9F-Mid-term review. Students wrote down all their questions for a class review session Thursday.

8E- Mid-term review. Students wrote down all their questions for a class review session Thursday.


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

January 19th 2015 Day 5

Important announcement:
- For anyone with missing assignments ( check power-school) you have until January 27th to hand them in. On January 27th at 3:30 if I do not have an assignment you will be getting a 0 no exceptions. All late assignments are subject to a 10% deduction on mark. 

7D- Study for Quiz this afternoon

8A- Students wrote the chapter 3 test today. All mark will be on Power School no later than tomorrow evening.

9F-Students took the last few notes for chapter 4. There is one more little second on the Collective Rights of the Métis to review tomorrow and we are finished Chapter 4.

8F- Students wrote the chapter 3 test today. All mark will be on Power School no later than tomorrow evening.

8E-Review for Chapter 3 test tomorrow. Time for individual questions to be asked one on one with me.

7D- Students wrote the chapter 4 quiz today. All mark are on Power School.

7F-Students wrote the chapter 4 quiz today. All mark are on Power School.


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

January 16th 2015 Day 4

Important announcement:
- For anyone with missing assignments ( check power-school) you have until January 27th to hand them in. On January 27th at 3:30 if I do not have an assignment you will be getting a 0 no exceptions. All late assignments are subject to a 10% deduction on mark. 

9F- Today we learnt about the Indian Act. Students got to express how they would change it if they were the Prime Minister of Canada.

7F- Today was a review period for the  chapter for Test/Quiz on Monday.

8E- Today we finished off Chapter 3 questions .

7D(double)- Finished viewing projects. Finished off chapter 4 and reviewed for the test/quiz on Monday.

8E- We had a great discussion about the questions that the students finished up this morning. This completed Chapter 3. Students have one more review period on Monday before their test on Tuesday.

8A- Review period for test on Monday.

8F- Review period for test on Monday.


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

January 15th 2015 Day 3

Important announcement:
- For anyone with missing assignments ( check power-school) you have until January 27th to hand them in. On January 27th at 3:30 if I do not have an assignment you will be getting a 0 no exceptions. All late assignments are subject to a 10% deduction on mark. 

9F- Worked on filling out a timeline of the treaties signed with the First Nations. Students worked well.

7F- Today we started a question review sheet for chapter 4. Students were aloud to work in partners or alone.  We had a few kids away on a field trip so we will continue this sheet and go over the questions together tomorrow.

8E-We went over the worksheet from yesterday. Students wrote down any answers they may have gotten wrong. Tomorrow we will work on the last portion of chapter 3.

9F- With the Key up on the board for this mornings worksheet, we discussed the treaties and how they either respected or disrespected the First Nations' Culture and interests.

7D- With 10 students away on a field trip we had a nice quiet class discussing the North west company as well as Marie Anne Gaboury. We went a little off topic today discussing the university (Campus Saint-Jean ) that is on Rue Marie Anne Gaboury.

8F(double)- We finished off Chapter 3 today discussing the imperialistic view of the European countries, As well as  how goods were transferred from the colonies to different places around the world. We will be reviewing chapter 3 tomorrow and the chapter 3 test is set for Monday January 19th 2015. 

8A- We finished off Chapter 3 today discussing the imperialistic view of the European countries, As well as  how goods were transferred from the colonies to different places around the world. We will be reviewing chapter 3 tomorrow and the chapter 3 test is set for Monday January 19th 2015. 


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

January 14th 2015 Day 2

Important announcement:
- For anyone with missing assignments ( check power-school) you have until January 27th to hand them in. On January 27th at 3:30 if I do not have an assignment you will be getting a 0 no exceptions. All late assignments are subject to a 10% deduction on mark. 

8F- Today we finished discussing what countries explored the new world for what reasons and what was the end results. Students then started the worksheet on imperialism and will be finishing it tomorrow. A key for this worksheet will be up on Classroom tomorrow after school.

8A- Discussed what countries explored the new world, for what reasons and what was the end result. Students then started on a worksheet that they will continue later today.

7F- We finished Chapter 4!! Students will start reviewing tomorrow  for the Chapter 4 test/quiz on Monday January 19th 2015 

8A- Students continued on the questions that they started earlier today. If they did not finished they will have to do them for homework.

7D- Projects were due today. We view 3 projects and had a nice surprise visit from M. Flanagan who had heard about the awesome videos that were made!. Tomorrow we will continue with Chapter 4 and finish the presentations on Friday!  Reminder Chapter 4 test is on Monday January 19th 2015

8E- Students worked on a worksheet that will be discussed tomorrow. This worksheet was on what countries explored the new world.

9F- We continued with our chapter 4 booklet. Students are asked to make sure that they come to class with their text and their binder/worksheets every class.



Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

French Family Fun Weekend!!

 Hello my amazing French immersion students and parents. Here is an opportunity from Canadian Parents for French- Alberta Branch for you to practice your French outside of school and have fun doing it!

Visit http://ab.cpf.ca/actvities/calendar/ for more details and registration information.

INAUGURAL FRENCH

FAMILY FUN WEEKEND

Canadian Parents for French Alberta is pleased  to announce the dates for its inaugural French Family Fun Weekend.  The information for this family event are:

Who:  Families of French-Second-Language, French Immersion and Francophone students.

What:  A fun-filled family weekend full of French and bilingual activities for French and non-French speakers.

Where: Sawridge Hotel & the Palisades Stewardship Education Centre, Jasper, Alberta

Why:  An opportunity for students to use and practice their French outside of a school setting.

When:  February 27, 28; March 1

Cost:  $399.00 inclusive for the first 25 member* families.  (Family is 2 adults and 2 children)

* This program is subsidized for CPF members by a grant from the Alberta Francophone Secretariat.  To join CPF and pay your $25.00 membership fee, please visithttps://mycpf.cpf.ca/imispublic/Core/CreateAccount.aspx.

Once payment has been received, you will be sent a confirmation with all details.  Receipts will be provided upon request.

This event will include:

• 2 nights accommodation
• Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday
• Dinner & entertainment on Saturday evening
• Parents’ session on Saturday morning
• Program registration at the Palisades Centre
• Transportation to and from the Palisades Centre for students
• Family scavenger hunt
• all taxes and gratuities

For more information, please call (780)433-7311, 1-888-433-6036 or email info@cpfalta.ab.ca.

The programming for the children is currently being finalized.  As soon as we have it, we will post it here and include it in your confirmation packages.

Register HERE by Friday, February 13, 2015.  If the link does not work, please visithttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R3SG9F8 to register.  A confirmation will be sent to you once payment has been received.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE:  The Board of Directors of Canadian Parents for French Alberta Branch their agents, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, servants or representatives (hereinafter refer to as “The Releasees) are not responsible for any death, injury, loss or damage of any kind suffered by any person while participating in French Family Fun Weekend and all related activities of French Family Fun Weekend, including injury, loss or damage which might be caused by the negligence of THE RELEASEES.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

January 13th 2015 Day 1

Important announcement:
- For anyone with missing assignments ( check power-school) you have until January 27th to hand them in. On January 27th at 3:30 if I do not have an assignment you will be getting a 0 no exceptions. All late assignments are subject to a 10% deduction on mark. 

8F- Today students finished filling out the worksheet on the exploration from each country. Tomorrow we will be discussing these amazing discoveries. Chapter 3 test is on Monday January 19th 2015

8A- Students have discussed with me that they enjoy working on worksheets first and then having a big class discussion on said worksheets because they feel like they have the information to participate. So today they filled out a table showing where each country explored and what was found. Tomorrow we will be going over this worksheet in a discussion.  Chapter 3 test is on Monday January 19th 2015

7F- We had some difficulties with technology this morning for the presentation of the students projects. Finally we were able to get one video working. In the meantime students took their first look at their mid-term review that was given to them yesterday.

7F- Technical difficulties solved! We watched 4 student videos and then continued chapter 4. We will be finished chapter 4 on Thursday. A short revision quiz/test will be given on Monday January 19th 2015.


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

January 12th 2015 Day 6

Current Events Day!!

7F-Students handed in their Monde en Marche. They received a new one that is due on January 20th. Students also received a mid-term study guide and questions. This is the only paper copy they will receive but it has been place on Google Classroom if they need to print a second one.

8A- Students handed in their Weekly News. They received a new one that discussed the how more people have gotten the flu this year. Due on January 20th 2015. More importantly the students received their Mid-term Review package. They will not be getting another copy for this package, as there is no electronic copy.

8E- Students handed in their Weekly News. They received a new one that discussed the how more people have gotten the flu this year. Due on January 20th 2015

7D-Students handed in their Monde en Marche. They received a new one that is due on January 20th. Students also received a mid-term study guide and questions. This is the only paper copy they will receive but it has been place on Google Classroom if they need to print a second one.

8F-Students handed in their Monde en Marche. They received a new one that is due on January 20th. Students also received a mid-term study guide and questions. This is the only paper copy they will receive but it has been place on Google Classroom if they need to print a second one.

9F- Student received 15 minutes to study, then they wrote their Chapter 3 test.

9F- Student were asked to hand in their Monde en Marche and the received the new Monde en March that will be due on January 20th 2015.  More importantly they received the mid-term review package. This is the only paper copy they will receive, though if they lose it, it has been place on Google Classroom.

8E- Today we discussed the Era of  Great Discoveries and how it affected the western world review. More importantly the students received the Mid-Term Study guide. They will only be getting one copy of this review so they are advised to not lose it. I do not have an electronic copy of this review as of yet.


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

January 9th 2015 Day 5

7D- Today we discussed how the French worked with the first nations within the Fur trade industry.

8A- We went over the questions booklet and discussed the reasons why the Europeans were scared to explore out west, and what factors led to them setting sale for the Western seas.

9F- Study period for test Monday.

8F- We discussed the achievement in exploration of Portugal and Spain. Student learnt that Vasco De Gama was the sailor to find the new rout to India. Tuesday we will be looking at England and France.

8E-Students finished the questions booklet that they got yesterday. Discussion on Monday about said booklet.

7D- Students read pages 85-86 and answered questions about them. We will be going over them next week.
- Project is due on Wednesday the 14th 2015

7F-Students read pages 85-86 and answered questions about them. We will be going over them next week.
- Project is due on Tuesday the 13th 2015


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

January 8th 2015 Day 4

9F-Starting Chapter 4- Collective Rights. Today we worked on the vocabulary that the students should know for this chapter.

7F- Today we talked about how the French worked with the First nations in the Fur Trade. Students then answered questions

8E- Today we discussed how what factors influenced the Western Worldview during the Renaissance and how things changed.

7D ( Double)- Today we worked on the perspectives of the first contact between the Europeans and the First nations in North America.  WE continued by answering questions about pages 81-83. These pages and questions will be discussed tomorrow.


8E-Students started answering a question booklet on pages 98-102.

8A-Students completed their questions booklet on pages 98-102. We will be going over them and discussing them tomorrow.

8F-Today we discussed Henry the Navigator and all his contributions to the art of Navigation.

Friday of this week... @ lunch (12:30)  I will be holding a study calendar workshop in Rm 7. If you are interested in learning how to create a study calendar for midterms feel free to come. All Grades welcome! 

Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

January 7th 2015 Day 3

9F-Students handed in their Chapter 3 project - Creating a Charter of rights and freedoms for ELJHS. We then started reviewing Chapter 3. The Chapter 3 test is on Monday January 12th 2015.

7F- Discussed the first contact between the first nations and the Europeans. We saw how each group had feelings of superiority and had different perspectives on how the first contact went.
- Projects due Tuesday January 13th 2015
- Monde en March due Monday January 12th 2015

8E-Today we continued from yesterday. The students were answering questions from the book from pages 94-97 in pairs.

9F-Continued reviewing for test.

7D-Today we started the Chapter 4 definitions, changed the seating plan and students received everything they had handed in to me before the Christmas break.
- Projects due Tuesday January 13th 2015
- Monde en March due Monday January 12th 2015

8F(double)- First period we discussed expansionism and how the ideas of exploring out west started. We had a great discussion that may have gotten  a bit off topic, about how accents started to differ. During the second period students worked on filling in a worksheet in their workbooks using pages 98-102.

8A- We discussed expansionism and then student had time to start a question booklet, that will be completed tomorrow.

Friday of this week... @ lunch (12:30)  I will be holding a study calendar workshop in Rm 7. If you are interested in learning how to create a study calendar for midterms feel free to come. All Grades welcome! 

Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

January 6th 2015 Day 2

8F- This morning we discussed how the Worldview during the Renaissance changed and evolved into the Western Worldview that our own Canadian society was based on.

8A- Today we continued from yesterday. The students were answering questions from the book from pages 94-97 in pairs.

7F-Today we started the Chapter 4 definitions, changed the seating plan and students received everything they had handed in to me before the Christmas break.
- Projects due Tuesday January 13th 2015
- Monde en March due Monday January 12th 2015

8A-This morning we discussed how the Worldview during the Renaissance changed and evolved into the Western Worldview that our own Canadian society was based on.

7D-Today students were given both periods to work on their projects. They are due on January 14th 2015.  Reminder Monde en March is due on Monday January 12th 2015

8E-Today we discussed National Identity. We talked about how during the Renaissance States began to grow and therefore created a sense of belonging and identity. Students completed page 10 in workbook with the help of page 94 in the text.

9F- Students were given one final period to put the Final touches on their project that is Due tomorrow! Those that completed the project over the break were asked to start the review for chapter 3 individually, The Chapter 3 test in on Monday January 12th 2015. - Reminder Monde en March is also due on January 12th 2015.  



Wednesday and Friday of this week... @ lunch (12:30)  I will be holding a study calendar workshop in Rm 7. If you are interested in learning how to create a study calendar for midterms feel free to come. All Grades welcome! 

Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

January 5th 2015 Day 1 Welcome Back

 Welcome Back! Hope you are all staying as warm as possible these cold days! Here is what we did on the first day back!

8F-Today we discussed National Identity. We talked about how during the Renaissance States began to grow and therefore created a sense of belonging and identity. Students completed page 10 in workbook with the help of page 94 in the text.

8A-Today we discussed National Identity. We talked about how during the Renaissance States began to grow and therefore created a sense of belonging and identity. Students completed page 10 in workbook with the help of page 94 in the text.

7F( double) - Today students were given both periods to work on their projects. They are due on January 13th 2015.  Reminder Monde en March is due on Monday January 12th 2015

Wednesday and Friday of this week... @ lunch (12:30)  I will be holding a study calendar workshop in Rm 7. If you are interested in learning how to create a study calendar for midterms feel free to come. All Grades welcome! 

Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 AM
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

Back to School Reminders

Good Afternoon! I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas break and are ready to get back to work come Monday!

Here are a few reminders for each class!

7F- Monday you will be getting time to work on your project. Make sure you bring everything that you will need. If you were able to finish your projects during the break, you will be starting to organize your notes for your midterm studying. ( I will be available to help)

- Projects are due on the 13th of January 2015

7D- Tuesday will be your last day in class to work on your projects. Make sure you bring everything that you will need. If you were able to finish your projects during the break, you will be starting to organize your notes for your midterm studying. ( I will be available to help)

- Projects are due on 14th of January 2015

8F/8A/8E- We will be continuing with Chapter 3.

9F- Charter of Rights and Freedoms project is due on Wednesday January 7th 2015.
- Tuesday we will be starting to review together for your test that is on Monday January 12th 2015. 

Midterms are coming up fast...the time to start reviewing is now!!

Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 Am
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 


See you all on Monday!!

Miss Bucharski