Happy Holidays!

Homeroom parents and students:

On behalf of myself and Myriam Salhi, my student teacher, I would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays! Take those two weeks to spend time with your loved ones and get some rest for the New Year!   Cheers everyone!

SS: Test Chapter 3 on January 14.

FLA:  Movie Resume due on Wednesday, January 8. New Unit on Novel studies and preparation for the May PAT, written part.

Science:
Element project for Jan. 10th.
Test on themes 4, 5 and 6 Jan 13th.
Mége Résumé for Jan 27th.

Week of Dec 16th

SS: Students work in groups to look over some case studies that happened before the Charter of Rights. They have a short project to hand-in next Monday the 16th on an activist Canadian woman.   The students had class time to complete this project.  next week. We will finish chapter 3 next week and there will a test mid-January. (TBD) Enjoy your Holidays!

FLA:

This week students have taken part in a summative project in regards to the poetry unit. The task was divided into two parts, the first one being the analysis and the second the creation of a poem. Many of the students also created calligrams to illustrate their projects. We will host a ‘’Café Poésie’’ in which students will have the opportunity to share their creations. They will be offered croissants and hot cocoa. Next week, students will watch a movie and they will have to produce a summary of their understanding.

ELA:
This week we will continue with our discussions, journalling and comprehension activities in relation to our novel studies.  There will be a reading quiz on Monday for the following chapters:
Invitation to the Game:  Chapters 7-8
Lord of the Flies:  Chapters 7-9
The Chrysalids:  Chapters 11-14
Animal Farm:  Chapters 4-6

Over the break, you will need to read to the END of your novel!  There will be a reading quiz when you return.  Have a happy holiday!

Sciences:
Element project is due on Jan 10th.
Study Sheet for theme 5 is due Wednesday, Dec. 18th.
We will have challenging but so rewarding chemistry work! Naming of chemical compounds.
Keep working on your Méga Résumé!!!

Math : This week we continue our review of Chapter 1 : Symmetry and Surface area. Students have their test on Wednesday of this week. I wish everyone Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Enjoy your break!

Week of Dec 9th

SS: We started working on chapter 3, Charter of Rights. Next week we will see some case studies and start a project Graffiti style.

Math : Students are working on Chapter 1 this week. Symmetry and Surface Area. Surface area can be a difficult concepts for students. We spent 2 classes in class working on an assignment where students needed to calculate the surface area of a sky scrapper. The unit test will be on Wednesday December 18th. Students should review this week end. 

 FLA: This past week, students  have been evaluated on their French oral competencies regarding the poetry unit. For those who would like to improve their initial mark, second time evaluation will be available starting Monday 9^th.

Students have now  started an analytic project on the unit. This assignment is divided in two parts ( analysis and production). They are required to study and discuss a poem of their choice (see guidelines on analysis guiding form).They are  strongly encouraged to use the material studied in class. The second part of the evaluation will engage their creative skills by producing a personal piece which will incorporate poetic characteristics they have studied in class.

For extra credits, students are invited to show their poem through a calligram they will create.

We will end the poetry unit with a ‘’Café Poésie’’ which will take place on Friday the 13^th.

Science:
Test on themes 1, 2 and 3 on Monday!

Study sheet for theme 4 due Thursday dec 12th.

ELA:
We will be continuing with novel study discussions and activities this week.  We will engage in some discussion about other recurring themes as well as we will begin discussing the annotations that you have been making in your novels.  On Monday there will be a reading quiz for the following chapters:
Invitation to the Game: Chapters 4-6
Lord of the Flies:  Chapters 4-6
Chrysalids:  Chapters 6-10
Animal Farm:  Chapters 1-3

Week of Dec.2nd

SS: Students have a test on Chapter 2 on Tuesday Dec 3. We are starting chapter 3 on the Charter of Rights.

FLA: Students are continuing working on grammar and poesie. They are also being evaluated on oral production and comprehension.

Sciences:
Lab report on chemical reactions and Study sheet for theme 3 are due Thursday Dec. 5th.
We are working on the atomic models and introducing the periodic table.
Students should spend some time regularly working on their Méga-Résumé.

ELA:
We will be continuing with novel study discussions and activities this week.  We will continue looking at issues such as social injustice and quality of life, and we will begin discussing the prevalence of propaganda, misinformation and the misuse of power in each of the novels.  On Monday there will be a reading quiz for the following chapters:
Invitation to the Game: Chapters 1-3
Lord of the Flies:  Chapters 1-3
Chrysalids:  Chapters 1-5
Animal Farm:  No quiz...pre-reading research booklet due!

Week of Nov 25th

Science:
Study sheet for theme 2 is due Monday. Lab report on emulsion is due Thursday.
We will do the experiment (full lab report) on page 102. We will study the development of the atomic model.

Math : This week we are reviewing our unit on Polynomials. The test for this unit will be on Monday December 2nd. Students should review and practice daily to prepare for this test (Chapters 5 and 7 in the textbook). 

ELA:
This week we will start our novel study!  You will get a choice between 4 novels:  Invitation to the Game, The Chrysalids, Lord of the Flies and Animal Farm.  We will be working in literature circles to discuss and analyze your novels, and we will discuss some of the common themes that transcend all 4 novels during class discussions and activities.

Week of Nov. 18

FLA:  This week we planned the visit of MC June next week for the workshop and his show. Students worked on Figure de styles and had a short quiz with our student teacher. Next week will be busy with the Artist in Residence and the parent-teacher interviews. Make sure you review Powerschool for any missing assignments.

Math :
This week we continue practicing concepts related to polynomials. We will be multiplying and dividing polynomials. Students can always use the extra worksheets on D2L to improve their understanding of these important concepts. A common mistake in grade 9 is to confuse adding and multiplying polynomials therefore practice is key! 

SS: This week we worked on the process of being part of a Jury with different scenarios as well as discussing current events. We will continue working on chapter 2 next week and for the remainder of the month of November. Make sure you review Powerschool for any missing assignments.

ELA:  We will finish up our irony projects and book talks this week.  Be ready to present your irony projects to the class on Wednesday!

Message to parents:Dear parents,

You are invited to attend a presentation on the Belcanfran reciprocal 11 week exchange program. The presentation will  be made by Lise and Ron May who have coordinated reciprocal exchanges in France and Belgium for the past 14 years.  Belcanfran is a NON-FOR-PROFIT reciprocal family exchange between Alberta and France/Belgium that promotes French language development through a linguistic and cultural immersion within a family and school setting. For more information please consult our website www.belcanfran.com 

What?     BELCANFRAN exchange program information mtg

WHEN?   Wednesday, Nov. 27/ 2019

WHERE? David Thompson school

TIME?     6:30-7:00 pm

Thank you for your interest.

Lise and Ron may

Belcanfran exchange foundation

403-949-3816

403-606-8742 cell

www.belcanfran.com

Week of Nov.12th

SS: I want to welcome my student teacher from Uof Calgary, Myriam Salhi who will be with us till Dec 13th and coming back at the beginning of February for another 3 months. This week we continue chapter 2 and spent time talking about the importance of Remembrance day. Next week, we will talk about the Jury duty.

FLA: I want to welcome my student teacher from Uof Calgary, Myriam Salhi who will be with us till Dec 13th and coming back at the beginning of February for another 3 months. Myriam will work closely with this class especially covering the Poesie Unit which she will be evaluating students next week on a quiz on the FIGURES de Styles.  Students received a letter for parents to ask for 10$ for an Artist in Residence coming to our school on November 18-19. Please make payment online or bring money or cheque to Mr. Beaudoin.

ELA:
This week I will be taking each of you aside to discuss your independent novels.  Be ready to respond to the questions that were provided to you on the date that was communicated to you two weeks ago!  While I am engaging in book talks, the rest of the class will be working towards completing the irony project that was explained in class last Thursday.

Sciences:
We started our new unit on chemistry. After some review from grade 7 and 8 concept we are quickly moving on to grade 9 content. Our first chemistry lab (p.98) is coming next week. 
Study sheet for theme 1 unit 2 is due Wednesday the 20th.