Thursday February 29, 2024

 Please find this evening's homework below....

Literacy - Please have a biography that you would like to read at school by Wednesday February 28th.  You do NOT need to buy a book.  You can go to the library here at the school, or can use the Aurora Public Library.  Please also ensure that you choose a text that is appropriate for your reading level.  Please see Mr. Carr if you are having any trouble finding a book.  Please note.... it is preferred that you have a paper copy of the book, but you can also use the SORA app if necessary.  (Due).

Literacy - Your next draft for your stories is due on Friday.  Please use the success criteria we developed as a class to guide your revisions.  They can be found on SLIDE 1 & SLIDE 2 of Jamboard #3.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please be prepared to present your Spoken Word Final Assignment on Tuesday March 5th.  You will present in front of a small group of students, and record the presentation on Vocaroo.  Please make sure you have completed all tasks which are listed for you in THIS DOCUMENT. (Due Tuesday)

Geography - Please complete Part C for Task #2.  Please ensure to answer this final question with sufficient detail.  The task is requiring you to think deeply about what you have learned, make thoughtful connections, and develop ideas from those thoughtful connections. (Due Monday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday February 28, 2024

 Please find this evening's homework below....

Grad Photos - Photos have gone home.  If you don't have yours, please see Mr. Carr.  If you want to place a grad photo order, these are due on February 29th.  (Due Thursday)

Literacy - Please have a biography that you would like to read at school by Wednesday February 28th.  You do NOT need to buy a book.  You can go to the library here at the school, or can use the Aurora Public Library.  Please also ensure that you choose a text that is appropriate for your reading level.  Please see Mr. Carr if you are having any trouble finding a book.  Please note.... it is preferred that you have a paper copy of the book, but you can also use the SORA app if necessary.  (Due tomorrow).

Math - I will not be at school on Tuesday, therefore, I am posting the homework here tonight.  On Tuesday (Feb. 27th), you will have time to complete lesson #3 - Proportionality in Tables & Graphs.  Your homework will be to.... (Due)

1.  Complete the video lessons

2.  Complete at least 2 correct for each of the review questions.  

3.  Complete exercise questions #1, 2, 3  

Literacy - Your next draft for your stories is due on Friday.  Please use the success criteria we developed as a class to guide your revisions.  They can be found on SLIDE 1 & SLIDE 2 of Jamboard #3.  (Due Friday)

Literacy - Please be prepared to present your Spoken Word Final Assignment on Tuesday March 5th.  You will present in front of a small group of students, and record the presentation on Vocaroo.  Please make sure you have completed all tasks which are listed for you in THIS DOCUMENT. (Due Tuesday)

Science - Please complete your visual diagrams for Task #2  (Due)

Science - Please ensure you have watched the first two videos for Task #3, and completed your recall notes of what you have learned.  (Due Monday)

Geography - Please complete Part C for Task #2.  Please ensure to answer this final question with sufficient detail.  The task is requiring you to think deeply about what you have learned, make thoughtful connections, and develop ideas from those thoughtful connections. (Due Monday)

Visual Arts - Please be prepared to present your photography presentations on Wednesday February 28th.  (Due).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday February 27, 2024

 Please find this evening's homework below....

Grad Photos - Photos have gone home.  If you don't have yours, please see Mr. Carr.  If you want to place a grad photo order, these are due on February 29th.  (Due Thursday)

Literacy - Please have a biography that you would like to read at school by Wednesday February 28th.  You do NOT need to buy a book.  You can go to the library here at the school, or can use the Aurora Public Library.  Please also ensure that you choose a text that is appropriate for your reading level.  Please see Mr. Carr if you are having any trouble finding a book.  Please note.... it is preferred that you have a paper copy of the book, but you can also use the SORA app if necessary.  (Due tomorrow).

Math - Please complete at least 2 correct for review questions #1-3  (Due)

Math - Please complete exercises #1, 3, 4 & 5.  Please always remember to check your answers. (Due)

Math - I will not be at school on Tuesday, therefore, I am posting the homework here tonight.  On Tuesday (Feb. 27th), you will have time to complete lesson #3 - Proportionality in Tables & Graphs.  Your homework will be to.... (Due tomorrow)

1.  Complete the video lessons

2.  Complete at least 2 correct for each of the review questions.  

3.  Complete exercise questions #1, 2, 3  

Literacy - Your next draft for your stories is due on Friday.  Please use the success criteria we developed as a class to guide your revisions.  They can be found on SLIDE 1 & SLIDE 2 of Jamboard #3.  (Due Friday)

Literacy - Please be prepared to present your Spoken Word Final Assignment on Tuesday March 5th.  You will present in front of a small group of students, and record the presentation on Vocaroo.  Please make sure you have completed all tasks which are listed for you in THIS DOCUMENT. (Due Tuesday March 5th)

Science - Please complete your visual diagrams for Task #2  (Due)

Geography - Please complete Part C for Task #2.  Please ensure to answer this final question with sufficient detail.  The task is requiring you to think deeply about what you have learned, make thoughtful connections, and develop ideas from those thoughtful connections. (Due Monday March 4th)

Visual Arts - Please be prepared to present your photography presentations on Wednesday February 28th.  (Due Wednesday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday February 26, 2024

Please find this evening's homework below....

Grad Photos - Photos have gone home.  If you don't have yours, please see Mr. Carr.  If you want to place a grad photo order, these are due on February 29th.  (Due Thursday)

Literacy - Please have a biography that you would like to read at school by Wednesday February 28th.  You do NOT need to buy a book.  You can go to the library here at the school, or can use the Aurora Public Library.  Please also ensure that you choose a text that is appropriate for your reading level.  Please see Mr. Carr if you are having any trouble finding a book.  Please note.... it is preferred that you have a paper copy of the book, but you can also use the SORA app if necessary.  (Due Wednesday).

Math - Please complete at least 2 correct for review questions #1-3  (Due tomorrow)

Math - Please complete exercises #1, 3, 4 & 5.  Please always remember to check your answers. (Due tomorrow)

Math - I will not be at school on Tuesday, therefore, I am posting the homework here tonight.  On Tuesday (Feb. 27th), you will have time to complete lesson #3 - Proportionality in Tables & Graphs.  Your homework will be to.... (Due Wednesday)

1.  Complete the video lessons

2.  Complete at least 2 correct for each of the review questions.  

3.  Complete exercise questions #1, 2, 3  

Literacy - Your next draft for your stories is due on Friday.  Please use the success criteria we developed as a class to guide your revisions.  They can be found on SLIDE 1 & SLIDE 2 of Jamboard #3.  (Due Friday)

Literacy - Please be prepared to present your Spoken Word Final Assignment on Tuesday March 5th.  You will present in front of a small group of students, and record the presentation on Vocaroo.  Please make sure you have completed all tasks which are listed for you in THIS DOCUMENT. (Due Tuesday March 5th)

Science - Please complete your visual diagrams for Task #2  (Due tomorrow)

Geography - Please complete Part C for Task #2.  Please ensure to answer this final question with sufficient detail.  The task is requiring you to think deeply about what you have learned, make thoughtful connections, and develop ideas from those thoughtful connections. (Due Monday March 4th)

Visual Arts - Please be prepared to present your photography presentations on Wednesday February 28th.  (Due Wednesday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Friday February 23, 2024

 Please find this evening's homework below....

Grad Photos - Photos have gone home.  If you don't have yours, please see Mr. Carr.  If you want to place a grad photo order, these are due on February 29th.  (Due Thursday)

Literacy - Please have a biography that you would like to read at school by Wednesday February 28th.  You do NOT need to buy a book.  You can go to the library here at the school, or can use the Aurora Public Library.  Please also ensure that you choose a text that is appropriate for your reading level.  Please see Mr. Carr if you are having any trouble finding a book.  Please note.... it is preferred that you have a paper copy of the book, but you can also use the SORA app if necessary.  (Due Wednesday February 28th).

Math - Please complete 3 correct responses from question #4 & 5 in THIS LINK.  (Due Monday)

Math - Please complete exercises #4, 5, 6 & 7 in THIS LINK.  Please make sure to check your ANSWERS.  (Due Monday)

Literacy - For Friday, please ensure you have identified the areas where you will share with your audience what the character is like.  You do not need to make the revisions, you only need to identify the areas where you will make revisions.  You can use THIS PICTURE to remind you of what we did in class.  If you were away for this, please see Mr. Carr and he will explain - you can have an extension.  (Due tomorrow)

Science - Please complete your visual diagrams for Task #2  (Due Tuesday)

Geography - Please complete Part A & B for Task #2 (Due Monday)

Visual Arts - Please be prepared to present your photography presentations on Wednesday February 28th.  (Due Wednesday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday February 22, 2024

 Please find this evening's homework below....

Grad Photos - Photos have gone home.  If you don't have yours, please see Mr. Carr.  If you want to place a grad photo order, these are due on February 29th.  (Due Thursday February 29th)

VERY IMPORTANT REGARDING COURSE SELECTIONS - Please make sure your parent/guardian has received the email you sent them, and approved your course selections.  This all needs to be done by TOMORROW.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please have a biography that you would like to read at school by Wednesday February 28th.  You do NOT need to buy a book.  You can go to the library here at the school, or can use the Aurora Public Library.  Please also ensure that you choose a text that is appropriate for your reading level.  Please see Mr. Carr if you are having any trouble finding a book.  Please note.... it is preferred that you have a paper copy of the book, but you can also use the SORA app if necessary.  (Due Wednesday February 28th).

Math - Please complete 3 correct responses from question #2 & 3 in THIS LINK.  (Due)

Literacy - For Friday, please ensure you have identified the areas where you will share with your audience what the character is like.  You do not need to make the revisions, you only need to identify the areas where you will make revisions.  You can use THIS PICTURE to remind you of what we did in class.  If you were away for this, please see Mr. Carr and he will explain - you can have an extension.  (Due tomorrow)

Science - Please complete your visual diagrams for Task #2  (Due Tuesday)

Geography - Please complete Part A & B for Task #2 (Due Monday)

Visual Arts - Please be prepared to present your photography presentations on Wednesday February 28th.  (Due Wednesday February 28th).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday February 21, 2024

Please find this evening's homework below....

Grad Photos - Photos have gone home.  If you don't have yours, please see Mr. Carr.  If you want to place a grad photo order, these are due on February 29th.  (Due Thursday February 29th)

Winter Electives - A reminder that Winter Electives are TOMORROW (February 22nd).

VERY IMPORTANT REGARDING COURSE SELECTIONS - Please make sure your parent/guardian has received the email you sent them, and approved your course selections.  This all needs to be done by FRIDAY.  (Due Friday)

Literacy - Please have a biography that you would like to read at school by Wednesday February 28th.  You do NOT need to buy a book.  You can go to the library here at the school, or can use the Aurora Public Library.  Please also ensure that you choose a text that is appropriate for your reading level.  Please see Mr. Carr if you are having any trouble finding a book.  Please note.... it is preferred that you have a paper copy of the book, but you can also use the SORA app if necessary.  (Due Wednesday February 28th).

Math - Please complete 3 correct responses from question #2 & 3 in THIS LINK.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - For Friday, please ensure you have identified the areas where you will share with your audience what the character is like.  You do not need to make the revisions, you only need to identify the areas where you will make revisions.  You can use THIS PICTURE to remind you of what we did in class.  If you were away for this, please see Mr. Carr and he will explain - you can have an extension.  (Due Friday)

Science - Please complete your visual diagrams for Task #2  (Due Tuesday)

Geography - Please complete Part A & B for Task #2 (Due Monday)

Visual Arts - Please be prepared to present your photography presentations on Wednesday February 28th.  (Due Wednesday February 28th).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday February 20, 2024

  Please find this evening's homework below....

Grad Photos - Photos have gone home.  If you don't have yours, please see Mr. Carr.  If you want to place a grad photo order, these are due on February 29th.  (Due Thursday February 29th)

Winter Electives - A reminder that Winter Electives are on Thursday (February 22nd).

Literacy - Please have a biography that you would like to read at school by Wednesday February 28th.  You do NOT need to buy a book.  You can go to the library here at the school, or can use the Aurora Public Library.  Please also ensure that you choose a text that is appropriate for your reading level.  Please see Mr. Carr if you are having any trouble finding a book.  (Due Wednesday February 28th).

Science - Please complete your visual diagrams for Task #2  (Due Tuesday February 27th)

Geography - Please complete Part A & B for Task #2 (Due Monday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday February 14, 2024

  Please find this evening's homework below....

Course Selections - Course selection opens tomorrow (Thursday Feb. 15th).  Please have the following ready for tomorrow....

1.  Your courses selected in the myBlueprint.

2.  Make sure your family has seen and approved of your course selections.  Remember, you only need to select your courses for grade 9.

3.  Please record the email address that your parent and/or guardian wants confirmation sent to.  Your family will need to confirm and approve your courses through email.

Winter Electives - A reminder that Winter Electives are on Thursday (February 22nd).

Literacy- Now that you have decided what your narrative story is REALLY about, and have also placed your story on a story arc, you will now complete your next draft.  Your next draft is due on Monday.  Please remember the following that we discussed in class....  (Due Monday)

1. Give the reader a reason to "turn the page".  Keep it interesting, and stay on topic.

2.  Be descriptive.  The reader should be able to picture what is happening in their "mind's eye".

3.  Rewrite!  Rewrite!  Rewrite!  It is okay to keep parts of your flash draft that work, but don't try and save what isn't working.  It is much better to rewrite.  This is a very important part of the narrative writing process.

4.  Use what your story is REALLY about to help keep you on topic.  This will help ensure that the events you include in your story stay connected to what your story is really about.

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday February 13, 2024

 Please find this evening's homework below....

Course Selections - It is strongly recommended that you ensure that your course selections have been reviewed with your families prior to Thursday.  On Thursday you can begin officially making your course selections.  We will do this in class, as you do not want to submit before reviewing with a teacher.  But please make sure you have discussed with your family the courses you plan to take.  Please see Mr. Carr on Monday if you have any questions.

Parent Volunteers Needed - On February 22nd, we are looking for an adult volunteer to come with us to the ROC for snow tubing.  Please let Mr. Carr know if your parent/guardian is interested.  Thank you! :)

Math - For those who were absent today, if you are feeling well enough, please use the links/resources on lesson #2 (see student unit plans) to answer these 3 questions.... (Due tomorrow)

1.  What is compound interest?

2.  Explain the benefit(s) of compound interest.

3.  Investigate compound interest by using the compound interest calculator.

Literacy- Now that you have decided what your narrative story is REALLY about, and have also placed your story on a story arc, you will now complete your next draft.  Your next draft is due on Monday.  Please remember the following that we discussed in class....  (Due Monday)

1. Give the reader a reason to "turn the page".  Keep it interesting, and stay on topic.

2.  Be descriptive.  The reader should be able to picture what is happening in their "mind's eye".

3.  Rewrite!  Rewrite!  Rewrite!  It is okay to keep parts of your flash draft that work, but don't try and save what isn't working.  It is much better to rewrite.  This is a very important part of the narrative writing process.

Literacy - Please place your story on a story arc.  There is a copy of the story arc on Google Classroom.  (Due)

Literacy - Please complete a spoken word on your choice.  The task is described on THIS SLIDE.  This is the task I provided you with 15 minutes to do in class.  Therefore, it does not need to be long, and it should not take you much longer than 15 minutes to complete.  The purpose of the task is to think deeply and creatively, and to do so quickly - writing whatever comes to your mind.  (Due)

Science - For Task #2, please complete questions 1 & 2 ONLY (Due)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday February 12, 2024

 Please find this evening's homework below....

Course Selections - It is strongly recommended that you ensure that your course selections have been reviewed with your families prior to Thursday.  On Thursday you can begin officially making your course selections.  We will do this in class, as you do not want to submit before reviewing with a teacher.  But please make sure you have discussed with your family the courses you plan to take.  Please see Mr. Carr on Monday if you have any questions.

Parent Volunteers Needed - On February 22nd, we are looking for an adult volunteer to come with us to the ROC for snow tubing.  Please let Mr. Carr know if your parent/guardian is interested.  Thank you! :)

Literacy - Please place your story on a story arc.  There is a copy of the story arc on Google Classroom.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please complete a spoken word on your choice.  The task is described on THIS SLIDE.  This is the task I provided you with 15 minutes to do in class.  Therefore, it does not need to be long, and it should not take you much longer than 15 minutes to complete.  The purpose of the task is to think deeply and creatively, and to do so quickly - writing whatever comes to your mind.  (Due tomorrow)

Art - Please have your pictures uploaded on Google Classroom - Photography Assignment (Due tomorrow)

Science - For Task #2, please complete questions 1 & 2 ONLY (Due tomorrow)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Friday February 9, 2024

Please find this evening's homework below....

Course Selections - It is strongly recommended that you ensure that your course selections have been reviewed with your families prior to Thursday.  On Thursday you can begin officially making your course selections.  We will do this in class, as you do not want to submit before reviewing with a teacher.  But please make sure you have discussed with your family the courses you plan to take.  Please see Mr. Carr on Monday if you have any questions.

Parent Volunteers Needed - On February 22nd, we are looking for an adult volunteer to come with us to the ROC for snow tubing.  Please let Mr. Carr know if your parent/guardian is interested.  Thank you! :)

Literacy - We have been working on determining what your story will REALLY be about.  Please complete the questions on THIS SLIDE.  (Due Monday)

Art - Please have your pictures uploaded on Google Classroom - Photography Assignment (Due Tuesday)

Geography - Please complete Task #1.  Please remember.... this is a very challenging text.  Part of this assignment is to ask questions so that Mr. Carr can explain the parts that you are having a hard time understanding. (Due Monday)

Science - For Task #2, please complete questions 1 & 2 ONLY (Due Tuesday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Wednesday February 7, 2024

 Please find this evening's homework below....

Parent Volunteers Needed - On February 22nd, we are looking for an adult volunteer to come with us to the ROC for snow tubing.  Please let Mr. Carr know if your parent/guardian is interested.  Thank you! :)

Literacy - Please complete THIS spoken word task. (Due Friday)

Art - Please have your pictures uploaded on Google Classroom - Photography Assignment (Due Tuesday)

Geography - Please complete Task #1.  Please remember.... this is a very challenging text.  Part of this assignment is to ask questions so that Mr. Carr can explain the parts that you are having a hard time understanding. (Due Monday)

Science - For Task #2, please complete questions 1 & 2 ONLY (Due Tuesday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Tuesday February 6, 2024

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

High School Important Info!! 

- There is a NEW transfer form on the Google Classroom under "High School Information".  Please see this if you are considering going to a high school other than Williams or St. Max.

- Course selections will be occurring from February 15th - 23rd, 2024.  More details to follow, but you are encouraged to go onto MyPathway Planner and begin looking at courses.

Grad Hoodie - Please complete the form on Google Classroom if you would like to order a grad hoodie for $40.  This is NOT mandatory.  (Due TOMORROW)

Grad Photo Day- Is TOMORROW.  Please see Mr. Carr if you have any questions.

Math - Unit 6 - Algebra unit test will be on Wednesday February 7th.  (Test tomorrow)

Literacy - Please have your 600 word "Flash Draft" completed for your narrative story.  (Due)

Art - Please have your pictures uploaded on Google Classroom - Photography Assignment (Due Tuesday February 13th)

Geography - Please complete Task #1.  Please remember.... this is a very challenging text.  Part of this assignment is to ask questions so that Mr. Carr can explain the parts that you are having a hard time understanding. (Due Monday)

Science - For Task #2, please complete questions 1 & 2 ONLY (Due Tuesday February 13th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Monday February 5, 2024

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

High School Important Info!! 

- There is a NEW transfer form on the Google Classroom under "High School Information".  Please see this if you are considering going to a high school other than Williams or St. Max.

- Course selections will be occurring from February 15th - 23rd, 2024.  More details to follow, but you are encouraged to go onto MyPathway Planner and begin looking at courses.

Grad Hoodie - Please complete the form on Google Classroom if you would like to order a grad hoodie for $40.  This is NOT mandatory.  (Due February 7th)

Grad Photo Day- Is on Wednesday.  Please see Mr. Carr if you have any questions.

Math - Unit 6 - Algebra unit test will be on Wednesday February 7th.  (Test Wednesday)

Literacy - Please have your 600 word "Flash Draft" completed for your narrative story.  (Due tomorrow)

Art - Please complete the art task that you chose to complete.  Please remember that the task should reflect fun, but complexity.  The task should not reflect a "quick" effort, but rather a strong, hardworking effort.  (Due tomorrow)

Geography - Please complete Task #1.  Please remember.... this is a very challenging text.  Part of this assignment is to ask questions so that Mr. Carr can explain the parts that you are having a hard time understanding. (Due Monday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca  

Thursday February 1, 2024

Good evening everyone,

Please find this evening's homework below....

High School Important Info!! 

- There is a NEW transfer form on the Google Classroom under "High School Information".  Please see this if you are considering going to a high school other than Williams or St. Max.

- Course selections will be occurring from February 15th - 23rd, 2024.  More details to follow, but you are encouraged to go onto MyPathway Planner and begin looking at courses.

Grad Hoodie - Please complete the form on Google Classroom if you would like to order a grad hoodie for $40.  This is NOT mandatory.  (Due February 7th)

Grad Photo Day- Is on Wednesday February 7th.  Please see Mr. Carr if you have any questions.

Math - Unit 6 - Algebra unit test will be on Wednesday February 7th.  (Test Wednesday February 7th)

Literacy - Please complete the analysis questions for the "Touchscreen" poem.  Please make sure to use proper paragraph structure, details from the text and push your thinking prompts to help you expand your ideas.  (Due Monday)

Art - Please complete the art task that you chose to complete.  Please remember that the task should reflect fun, but complexity.  The task should not reflect a "quick" effort, but rather a strong, hardworking effort.  (Due Tuesday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca