April Showers

Hello everyone,

It's been a while since I've posted, and for that, I apologize! If you have not spoken to your child about what they are reading in Language, please ask them about Unwind - it's a fantastic book, and you may be getting requests to find them a copy of UnWholly, the book's sequel.
Let me bring you up to speed on some things going on in Grade 8 world....

EXTRACURRICULARS

• Rugby, Rugby, Rugby!  It has started and our team is looking good!  So far, we have about 60 students (Grades 7 and 8) coming to tryouts/practices at recesses, and the kids seem to be having a blast.  Upcoming news about games and tournaments is coming - stay tuned!
• Zentangle Club is back! We will be meeting weekly in the library - if we have any new students who wish to join, the kits are $13 and come with tiles, pens, and pencils. Students should listen to the announcements for meeting dates.
• Student Council - as always, our dedicated Student Council is busy planning daily events and school-wide activities.  Big high-fives to our Grade 8 Student Council members for their dedication to Fieldcrest this year.
• Talent Show auditions are happening in the next couple of weeks.  Students are reminded to sign up and will be notified for their audition dates soon.

ACADEMICS

• French assignment: Friday, April 19th
• Character Types, Tasks 1 and 2:  Friday, April 19th or Monday, April 22nd
• Math test (simplifying algebraic expressions and the distributive property): Friday, April 19th Monday, April 22nd
• Geography assignment: Monday, April 22nd
• History poster (Immigration - click on link for success criteria):  for Skelton's and Sauve's students, due Monday, April 22nd; for Bax's students, the due date is to be announced
• Essay (Unwind - outline AND final copy):  Friday, April 26th *this is an extension date, so students MUST have their essay handed in on or before this date*
  Success Criteria for Essay:
  
  
• BONUS Language activity "Create-a-Character": Friday, May 3rd
  Outline for Create-a-Character:
  
  

OTHER GRADE 8 ITEMS OF NOTE

• GRAD TRIP!!  Information was sent home earlier this week regarding our tentatively scheduled, one-day trip to Niagara Falls.  We spoke to students today about the expected itinerary, so for details, please ask your child!  A friendly reminder that a $50 deposit is required by Friday, April 26th to secure your child's spot on the trip.  The remaining balance is dependent on how many students attend, as the number of students will affect the cost (more students = lower cost).
• GRADUATION - will be held at Bradford District High School on Tuesday, June 25.  All further details will be given closer to the date. Students are asked to bring in a baby photo (approximately from age 1-2 - cute/funny/embarrassing baby photos are welcome!) before April 30th so that we may get the Graduation slideshow prepared.
• YEARBOOK - We discussed putting together our annual yearbook today, and students were excited to get started. Pages will be established within the next few days, and students will be encouraged to have their contributions to Miss Skelton as soon as they are ready. 

This coming Tuesday, we say farewell to Mr. Davis who has been our Teacher Candidate from Lakehead University.  Best of luck, Mr. Davis!

Enjoy your weekend!
Miss Skelton :)