Monday October 31, 2022

 Good evening, everyone!

I have attached the homework for BOTH MONDAY & TUESDAY below.  I will not be at school on Tuesday.  You will have class time to work on Math & Literacy assignments on Tuesday.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR FIELD TRIP IS WEDNESDAY!

Williams S.S. Field Trip - Is on Wednesday November 2nd.  Permission form has gone home.  Please sign and return.  (Due - late)

Here are the details for our trip.....

1.  Meet Mr. Carr & Ms. Seaver outside in front of the school at 9am.  If you take the bus, you can arrive by bus and come see us in front of the school when you arrive.

2.  We will be moving through different stations as we tour the school.  There will be a 30 minute break for "lunch".  You can simply have a snack if you prefer, as you will have an opportunity to eat when you return to school.  Either way, you are encouraged to bring a bag that is easy to carry with you through the school, and you can place your lunch/snack in this bag.

3.  We are scheduled to return to school by 1pm.

Art - Line Task Due Friday November 4th  (Due Friday)

Math - Please complete the following for lesson #1 - Order of Operations (Due Thursday)

Lesson #1 - Order of Operations

1. Complete CEMC Lesson #11 - Order of Operations

2. Do a variety of the Review questions #1-8 

3. Practise

1. Exercises #1-5

2. Answers & Solutions

Literacy - For your Attitude Essays, all 3 body paragraph sections of your graphic organizers are due on Thursday.  (Due Thursday) 

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Friday October 28, 2022

 Good evening, everyone!

On Monday we will be watching a movie (family friendly) in the afternoon.  For those who choose to wear a Halloween costume, please ensure that your face is not covered.  Obviously masks to cover the mouth are okay.  Thank you! :)

Williams S.S Info Night - Is on November 3rd in the evening.  Please click HERE for more info.

St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS - A flyer has put placed on Google Drive under "High School Information" for any students who are interested. 

Specialized Arts Programs - Info on this has been placed on Google Classroom under "High School Information"

Williams S.S. Field Trip - Is on Wednesday November 2nd.  Permission form has gone home.  Please sign and return.  (Due - late)

Art - Line Task Due Friday November 4th  (Due Friday November 4th)

Math - Please complete at least 5 practice questions in your notebook for Question #1 found in THIS LINK (Due Monday)

Literacy - Please have the "Body Paragraph #1" portion of your essay organizer completed (Due Monday).

Literacy - Steps 1-3 for your Shoe Task (Shoe Task #4).  This means that your advertisement should be created.  We will complete the reflection questions in class.  (Due - late)

Science - Please complete the first 4 questions from Task #3 - Osmosis & Diffusion (Due Monday)

1. What is osmosis?

2.  What direction does water always move during osmosis?

What is meant by a semi-permeable membrane in a cell?

Please explain how osmosis could kill a saltwater fish.

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Thursday October 27, 2022

 Good evening, everyone!

Williams S.S Info Night - Is on November 3rd in the evening.  Please click HERE for more info.

St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS - A flyer has put placed on Google Drive under "High School Information" for any students who are interested. 

Specialized Arts Programs - Info on this has been placed on Google Classroom under "High School Information"

Williams S.S. Field Trip - Is on Wednesday November 2nd.  Permission form has gone home.  Please sign and return.  (Due Thursday)

Art - Elements of Art Introductory Task is due Friday.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Steps 1-3 for your Shoe Task (Shoe Task #4).  This means that your advertisement should be created.  We will complete the reflection questions in class.  (Due tomorrow)

Science - Please complete the first 4 questions from Task #3 - Osmosis & Diffusion (Due Monday)

1. What is osmosis?

2.  What direction does water always move during osmosis?

What is meant by a semi-permeable membrane in a cell?

Please explain how osmosis could kill a saltwater fish.

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Wednesday October 26, 2022

Good evening, everyone!

Williams S.S Info Night - Is on November 3rd in the evening.  Please click HERE for more info.

St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS - A flyer has put placed on Google Drive under "High School Information" for any students who are interested. 

Specialized Arts Programs - Info on this has been placed on Google Classroom under "High School Information"

Williams S.S. Field Trip - Is on Wednesday November 2nd.  Permission form has gone home.  Please sign and return.  (Due Thursday)

Art - Elements of Art Introductory Task is due Friday.  (Due Friday)

Math - Please complete the practice questions we did today in class.... (Due tomorrow)

1. Complete Your Turn Questions

1. ANSWERS - YT

Literacy - Steps 1-3 for your Shoe Task (Shoe Task #4).  This means that your advertisement should be created.  We will complete the reflection questions in class.  (Due Friday)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Tuesday October 25, 2022

 Good evening, everyone!

Williams S.S Info Night - Is on November 3rd in the evening.  Please click HERE for more info.

St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS - A flyer has put placed on Google Drive under "High School Information" for any students who are interested. 

Specialized Arts Programs - Info on this has been placed on Google Classroom under "High School Information"

Williams S.S. Field Trip - Is on Wednesday November 2nd.  Permission form has gone home.  Please sign and return.  (Due Thursday)

Art - Elements of Art Introductory Task is due Friday.  (Due Friday)

Math - Monday in class we examined THIS SLIDE.  Please write an explanation for how this diagram proves that all the angles in a triangle always add up to 180 degrees.  If you were absent, or need more help, please come see me at a morning recess.  Thanks! :)  (Due tomorrow)

History - Complete all steps of Task #1 - BNA Act.  This includes the last reflection step.  Please make sure you have attached all your work to Google Classroom.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Steps 1-3 for your Shoe Task (Shoe Task #4).  This means that your advertisement should be created.  We will complete the reflection questions in class.  (Due Friday)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Monday October 24, 2022

Good evening, everyone!

PLEASE NOTE...VERY IMPORTANT!

If your family is celebrating Diwali, you do not need to complete the Science Quiz on Monday.  If you would like an extension for the Science Quiz, or any other assignments please let me know.  I do not want school to interfere with celebrations!

Williams S.S Info Night - Is on November 3rd in the evening.  Please click HERE for more info.

St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS - A flyer has put placed on Google Drive under "High School Information" for any students who are interested. 

Art - Elements of Art Introductory Task is due Friday.  (Due Friday)

Math - Monday in class we examined THIS SLIDE.  Please write an explanation for how this diagram proves that all the angles in a triangle always add up to 180 degrees.  If you were absent, or need more help, please come see me at a morning recess.  Thanks! :)  (Due Wednesday)

History - Complete all steps of Task #1 - BNA Act.  This includes the last reflection step.  Please make sure you have attached all your work to Google Classroom.  (Due Wednesday - I have extended this due date)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Thursday October 20, 2022

 Good evening, everyone!

P.A. Day - Friday (October 21st) is a P.A. Day. 

Williams S.S Info Night - Is on November 3rd in the evening.  Please click HERE for more info.

Art - Elements of Art Introductory Task is due Friday.  (Due Friday)

Science - Quiz on Monday.  Please study Task #2 - Structures & Functions.  We went over in class the specific portions of the assignment you are responsible to study.  If you are not sure, or have questions, please ask!   (Due Monday)

History - Complete all steps of Task #1 - BNA Act.  This includes the last reflection step.  Please make sure you have attached all your work to Google Classroom.  (Due Tuesday)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Wednesday October 19, 2022

Good evening, everyone!

P.A. Day - Friday (October 21st) is a P.A. Day. 

Purple Shirt Day - Is on Thursday.  This is a day where we stand up against all forms of hate, and specifically support the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Williams S.S Info Night - Is on November 3rd in the evening.  Please click HERE for more info.

Literacy - For your essays, please have the following completed for tomorrow... (Due tomorrow)

1) Your thesis statement

2) Proof #1

3) Proof #2

4) Proof #3

See slide #23 of Attitude Slideshow for the Essay Organizer

Math - Please complete the following that we worked on today in class... (Due tomorrow)

1. Practise

1. Exercises #1-5 (you can trace the shapes for question #1)

2. Solutions

Art - Elements of Art Introductory Task is due Thursday.  (Due next week - Friday....I have extended this due date)

Science - Quiz on Monday.  Please study Task #2 - Structures & Functions.  We went over in class the specific portions of the assignment you are responsible to study.  If you are not sure, or have questions, please ask!   (Due Monday)

History - Complete all steps of Task #1 - BNA Act.  This includes the last reflection step.  Please make sure you have attached all your work to Google Classroom.  (Due Tuesday)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Tuesday October 18, 2022

 Good evening, everyone!

P.A. Day - Friday (October 21st) is a P.A. Day. 

Purple Shirt Day - Is on Thursday.  This is a day where we stand up against all forms of hate, and specifically support the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Bill Crothers Secondary School Info Night - If you are interested in attending Bill Crothers SS, please se THIS FLYER for the upcoming info nights.  

Literacy - Please complete the planning chart under Shoe Task #4 (Due tomorrow)

Art - Elements of Art Introductory Task is due Thursday.  (Due Thursday)

.

History - Complete all steps of Task #1 - BNA Act.  This includes the last reflection step.  Please make sure you have attached all your work to Google Classroom.  (Due Tuesday)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Monday October 17, 2022

  Good evening, everyone!

Purple Shirt Day - Is on Thursday.  This is a day where we stand up against all forms of hate, and specifically support the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Bill Crothers Secondary School Info Night - If you are interested in attending Bill Crothers SS, please se THIS FLYER for the upcoming info nights.  

Math - We will have our Test for Unit #2 - Rational & Irrational Numbers TOMORROW.  Please use the Student Unit Plans document to help you review.  If you have been absent and feel like you need an extension, no problem, please just let me know (Test tomorrow).

Art - Elements of Art Introductory Task is due Thursday.  (Due Thursday).

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Friday October 14, 2022

 Good evening, everyone!

Bill Crothers Secondary School Info Night - If you are interested in attending Bill Crothers SS, please se THIS FLYER for the upcoming info nights.  

IB Program Info Night -  The International Baccalaureate information evenings will be occurring at 7pm on October 13th at all YRDSB IB World Schools.  Here please use THIS LINK to help you identify which school you would attend for the IB program.  Most of you would likely attend G.W. Williams in Aurora.

Math - We will have our Test for Unit #2 - Rational & Irrational Numbers on TUESDAY.  Please use the Student Unit Plans document to help you review.  If you have been absent and feel like you need an extension, no problem, please just let me know (Test Tuesday).

Art - Elements of Art Introductory Task is due Thursday October 20th.  (Due Thursday).

Health - Please complete your reflection for the "Cut Your Own Steak" video. (Just the first 5 minutes are what we watched).  Please answer the question "what have you learned, realized and/or discovered".  Please place your answer in a tracking document for the Attitude Research Unit.  (Due Monday)

History - Please complete step #5 for Task #1 - The British North America Act.  (Due)

Science - Task #2 - Structures & Functions Task...  Please have all questions, including the chart in step #8 complete.  (Due Monday)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Thursday October 13, 2022

  Good evening, everyone!

Picture Day - Is TOMORROW (October 14th).  This is NOT grad photo day.  For those who are absent, there will be a retake today in November.

Bill Crothers Secondary School Info Night - If you are interested in attending Bill Crothers SS, please se THIS FLYER for the upcoming info nights.  

IB Program Info Night -  The International Baccalaureate information evenings will be occurring at 7pm on October 13th at all YRDSB IB World Schools.  Here please use THIS LINK to help you identify which school you would attend for the IB program.  Most of you would likely attend G.W. Williams in Aurora.

Math - We will have our Test for Unit #2 - Rational & Irrational Numbers on TUESDAY.  Please use the Student Unit Plans document to help you review.  If you have been absent and feel like you need an extension, no problem, please just let me know (Test Tuesday).

Art - Elements of Art Introductory Task is due Thursday October 20th.  (Due Thursday).

History - Please complete step #5 for Task #1 - The British North America Act.  (Due tomorrow)

Science - Task #2 - Structures & Functions Task...  Please have all questions, including the chart in step #8 complete.  (Mr. D's Class - Due tomorrow)  (Mr. Carr's class - Due Monday)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Wednesday October 12, 2022

  Good evening, everyone!

Picture Day - Is on Friday (October 14th).  This is NOT grad photo day.  

Bill Crothers Secondary School Info Night - If you are interested in attending Bill Crothers SS, please se THIS FLYER for the upcoming info nights.  

IB Program Info Night -  The International Baccalaureate information evenings will be occurring at 7pm on October 13th at all YRDSB IB World Schools.  Here please use THIS LINK to help you identify which school you would attend for the IB program.  Most of you would likely attend G.W. Williams in Aurora.

Meet the Teacher Night - Is tonight! (Wednesday October 12th).  Information has been sent home, and this year it will be more of a "meet & greet" format.  I am excited to be able to chat with families! Families can choose to attend the BBQ and purchase food from 6:00 - 6:30p.m and then will have an opportunity to visit classrooms from 6:30p.m - 7:30p.m.

Math - Please complete the following which we worked on today in class ... (Due tomorrow)

1. Complete this Your Turn Page

1. ANSWERS - Your Turn Page

History - Please complete step #5 for Task #1 - The British North America Act.  (Due Friday)

Science - Task #2 - Structures & Functions Task...  Please have all questions, including the chart in step #8 complete.  (Mr. D's Class - Due Friday)  (Mr. Carr's class - Due Monday)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Tuesday October 11, 2022

 Good evening, everyone!

Picture Day - Is on Friday (October 14th).  This is NOT grad photo day.  

Bill Crothers Secondary School Info Night - If you are interested in attending Bill Crothers SS, please se THIS FLYER for the upcoming info nights.  

IB Program Info Night -  The International Baccalaureate information evenings will be occurring at 7pm on October 13th at all YRDSB IB World Schools.  Here please use THIS LINK to help you identify which school you would attend for the IB program.  Most of you would likely attend G.W. Williams in Aurora.

Meet the Teacher Night - Is tomorrow night (Wednesday October 12th).  Information has been sent home, and this year it will be more of a "meet & greet" format.  I am excited to be able to chat with families! Families can choose to attend the BBQ and purchase food from 6:00 - 6:30p.m and then will have an opportunity to visit classrooms from 6:30p.m - 7:30p.m.

Literacy- Please complete the Connecting Our Learning to Our Identities Task .  This involves conversation with family members.  Please let me know if you need an extension or if it is challenging to complete this for any reason.  (Due - late)

History - Please complete step #5 for Task #1 - The British North America Act.  (Due Friday)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Friday October 7, 2022

 Good evening, everyone!

For those students who have been away ill....

For students who have been away.  Please don't worry about falling behind.  There is sickness going around and it is important that you take time to feel better.  I'm dealing with the cold too - it's not fun.

When you return, we will get you caught up.  Please know that you should be prepared to take your unit #1 Math test, as the review was provided a while ago.  Students can stay in at morning recess to complete.  If you need a few extra days to study, no problem, just let me know.

Picture Day - October 14th.  This is NOT grad photo day.  

Bill Crothers Secondary School Info Night - If you are interested in attending Bill Crothers SS, please se THIS FLYER for the upcoming info nights.  

IB Program Info Night -  The International Baccalaureate information evenings will be occurring at 7pm on October 13th at all YRDSB IB World Schools.  Here please use THIS LINK to help you identify which school you would attend for the IB program.  Most of you would likely attend G.W. Williams in Aurora.

Meet the Teacher Night - Is Wednesday October 12th.  Information has been sent home, and this year it will be more of a "meet & greet" format.  I am excited to be able to chat with families! :)\

Long Weekend Homework  - PLEASE HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!  If you cannot complete something because you've been sick, you are spending time with family, etc., please don't worry.  Just let me know you need an extension.  Please enjoy your long weekend!

Literacy- Please complete the Connecting Our Learning to Our Identities Task .  This involves conversation with family members.  Please let me know if you need an extension or if it is challenging to complete this for any reason.  (Due - late)

Literacy - Please complete the task you were working in class today - THIS TASK from slide 18 of the Attitude Unit Slideshow.  You were provided with a lot of time in class to complete this, so hopefully you don't have homework.  (Due Tuesday)

Math - Please complete the work below.  I believe I asked the supply teacher to give you the extra slideshow as homework, but I thought more about it, and decided against it.  I want you to enjoy your long weekend.  The work below is due Tuesday.  (Due Tuesday)

Lesson #5 - Comparing Rational Numbers

1. Watch all the videos for this lesson…

1. Do a variety of the review questions for practice.  These are found along the left hand side of the page.  Try to get 3-5 correct responses in a row for each question.

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Thursday October 6, 2022

 Good evening, everyone!

For those students who have been away ill....

For students who have been away.  Please don't worry about falling behind.  There is sickness going around and it is important that you take time to feel better.  I'm dealing with the cold too - it's not fun.

When you return, we will get you caught up.  Please know that you should be prepared to take your unit #1 Math test, as the review was provided a while ago.  Students can stay in at morning recess to complete.  If you need a few extra days to study, no problem, just let me know.

Picture Day - October 14th.  This is NOT grad photo day.  

Bill Crothers Secondary School Info Night - If you are interested in attending Bill Crothers SS, please se THIS FLYER for the upcoming info nights.  

IB Program Info Night -  The International Baccalaureate information evenings will be occurring at 7pm on October 13th at all YRDSB IB World Schools.  Here please use THIS LINK to help you identify which school you would attend for the IB program.  Most of you would likely attend G.W. Williams in Aurora.

Meet the Teacher Night - Is Wednesday October 12th.  Information has been sent home, and this year it will be more of a "meet & greet" format.  I am excited to be able to chat with families! :)\

Math - Please complete the work from class today.... (Due tomorrow)

1. Practice - #1, 4, 6

2. Answers & Solutions

Literacy- Please complete the Connecting Our Learning to Our Identities Task .  This involves conversation with family members.  Please let me know if you need an extension or if it is challenging to complete this for any reason.  (Due - late)

Literacy -  Please complete Shoe Task - Lesson #2.  You are completing the chart for the Nike Ads (Due tomorrow)

Science - Please complete the chart in step #6 of Task #2 - Structures & Functions within Plant & Animal Cells.  These are the 4 questions from the video.   (Mr. Carr's class - Due tomorrow)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Wednesday October 5, 2022

 Good evening, everyone!

For those students who have been away.... 

If you are able, please keep up with the homework on the blog.  In addition, I would recommend watching the Math videos in THIS LINK and then doing the practice questions under the "Review" section on the left hand side of the page.  I would do at least 3 problems for each of the questions.

Picture Day - October 14th.  This is NOT grad photo day.  

Bill Crothers Secondary School Info Night - If you are interested in attending Bill Crothers SS, please se THIS FLYER for the upcoming info nights.  

IB Program Info Night -  The International Baccalaureate information evenings will be occurring at 7pm on October 13th at all YRDSB IB World Schools.  Here please use THIS LINK to help you identify which school you would attend for the IB program.  Most of you would likely attend G.W. Williams in Aurora.

Meet the Teacher Night - Is Wednesday October 12th.  Information has been sent home, and this year it will be more of a "meet & greet" format.  I am excited to be able to chat with families! :)

Literacy- Please complete the Connecting Our Learning to Our Identities Task .  This involves conversation with family members.  Please let me know if you need an extension or if it is challenging to complete this for any reason.  (Due tomorrow)

Science - Please complete the chart in step #6 of Task #2 - Structures & Functions within Plant & Animal Cells.  These are the 4 questions from the video.   (Mr. Carr's class - Due Friday.... Mr. D's class, due tomorrow)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Tuesday October 4, 2022

  Good evening, everyone!

For those students who have been away.... 

If you are able, please keep up with the homework on the blog.  In addition, I would recommend watching the Math videos in THIS LINK and then doing the practice questions under the "Review" section on the left hand side of the page.  I would do at least 3 problems for each of the questions.

Walk to School Day - Is Wednesday.  All students are encouraged to find a way to walk to school (bus students obviously an exception).  

Picture Day - October 14th.  This is NOT grad photo day.  

Bill Crothers Secondary School Info Night - If you are interested in attending Bill Crothers SS, please se THIS FLYER for the upcoming info nights.  

Meet the Teacher Night - Is Wednesday October 12th.  Information has been sent home, and this year it will be more of a "meet & greet" format.  I am excited to be able to chat with families! :)

Math - Our Unit #1 (Integers) Test will be tomorrow.  Here are recommendations for preparing for the test... (Test Wednesday)

*Go through the Jamboard & make sure you can complete each question.

*Go through each lesson, and all practice questions, and make sure you can do each question.

*Use your notebooks to review work we completed in class.

*Come see Mr. Carr at morning recesses if you need extra support.  ASKING FOR HELP IS NEVER WEAK, IT'S WISE :)

Literacy - Please complete the task found on THIS SLIDE of the Attitude Research Slideshow.  The task says to do it as a class, but you can simply complete each of the steps and record your thoughts on your own.  Quick jot notes are fine.  The task should not take you too long.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy- Please complete the Connecting Our Learning to Our Identities Task .  This involves conversation with family members.  Please let me know if you need an extension or if it is challenging to complete this for any reason.  (Due Thursday)

Science - Please complete the chart in step #6 of Task #2 - Structures & Functions within Plant & Animal Cells.  These are the 4 questions from the video.   (Mr. Carr's class - Due Friday.... Mr. D's class, due Thursday)

Art - Please complete Task #1 - Rhythm & Movement (Due tomorrow)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca

Monday October 3, 2022

Good evening, everyone!

Walk to School Day - Is Wednesday.  All students are encouraged to find a way to walk to school (bus students obviously an exception).  

Bill Crothers Secondary School Info Night - If you are interested in attending Bill Crothers SS, please se THIS FLYER for the upcoming info nights.  

Math - Please complete the challenge task on slide #3 of THIS JAMBOARD.  (Due tomorrow)

Math - Our Unit #1 (Integers) Test will be on Wednesday October 5th.  Here are recommendations for preparing for the test... (Test Wednesday)

*Go through the Jamboard & make sure you can complete each question.

*Go through each lesson, and all practice questions, and make sure you can do each question.

*Use your notebooks to review work we completed in class.

*Come see Mr. Carr at morning recesses if you need extra support.  ASKING FOR HELP IS NEVER WEAK, IT'S WISE :)

Literacy - Please complete the Inside Out Reflection Task (due tomorrow).

Literacy- Please complete the Connecting Our Learning to Our Identities Task .  This involves conversation with family members.  Please let me know if you need an extension or if it is challenging to complete this for any reason.  (Due Thursday)

Science - Please complete the chart in step #4 of Task #2 - Structures & Functions within Plant & Animal Cells.  This is the chart that requires you to use the textbook.  Since you don't have the textbook at home, you can complete the last questions by doing research through Google.  (Due tomorrow)

Art - Please complete Task #1 - Rhythm & Movement (Due Wednesday)

Have a great evening!

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca