Friday May 31, 2024

Good evening everyone :)

Fun Fair - Summer Sizzler- Is planned for Tuesday June 4th.  It is from 4-7pm.  Come on out for some fun!

Grade 8 Trip -  A reminder that our trip to Blue Mountain is fast approaching (June 5th). 

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Missing Tasks - Please review your completion marks that were provided to you on Friday.  Arrange to see Mr. Carr at a morning recess if you need to in order to try and improve marks.  Please remember, that incomplete work will be reflected on your report card.  Please be responsible to complete work on time, or ask for an extension if needed.  

Drama - Puppet Show Presentations will be on Monday.  (Due Monday).

Health - Please complete your Online Safety Poster.  (Due Tuesday)

Geography - Complete Task #7.  Please complete the last 2 questions (#3 & 4) on paper.  (Due Friday June 7th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Thursday May 30, 2024

 Good evening everyone :)

Grade 8 Trip -  A reminder that our trip to Blue Mountain is fast approaching (June 5th). 

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Missing Tasks - Please review your completion marks that were provided to you on Friday.  Arrange to see Mr. Carr at a morning recess if you need to in order to try and improve marks.  Please remember, that incomplete work will be reflected on your report card.  Please be responsible to complete work on time, or ask for an extension if needed.  

Math - Please complete the Action Task & YT Task for Lesson #2 - Scientific Notation.  Please remember to use the answer pages to check your work.  (Due tomorrow).

Literacy - We are planning the picture books that we will write.  Please complete your planning packages.  You only need to complete the charts, not the storyboard.  Once complete, you should know the story you are going to write, and begin your storyboards.  (Due)

Literacy- Please complete the homework on THIS SLIDE from Ms. Gill's Lesson.  Please keep track of your work so that you are ready to share it on Friday May 31st.  Ask Ms. Gill if you have any questions.  You need to ask her before Friday.  Mr. Carr will provide 20 minutes on Friday for you to complete this, but it still needs to be handed in by Friday before lunch.  (Due tomorrow)

Drama - Puppet Show Presentations will be on Monday.  (Due Monday).

Health - Please complete your Online Safety Poster.  (Due Tuesday June 4th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Wednesday May 29, 2024

   Good evening everyone :)

Track & Field Day - Is tomorrow (May 30th).  Please come prepared for the weather, and ready to be outside all day.  Sunscreen, hat & water is highly recommended.  (TOMORROW)

Grade 8 Trip -  A reminder that our trip to Blue Mountain is fast approaching (June 5th). 

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Missing Tasks - Please review your completion marks that were provided to you on Friday.  Arrange to see Mr. Carr at a morning recess if you need to in order to try and improve marks.  Please remember, that incomplete work will be reflected on your report card.  Please be responsible to complete work on time, or ask for an extension if needed.  

Math - Please complete the Action Task & YT Task for Lesson #2 - Scientific Notation.  Please remember to use the answer pages to check your work.  (Due Friday).

Literacy - We are planning the picture books that we will write.  Please complete your planning packages.  You only need to complete the charts, not the storyboard.  Once complete, you should know the story you are going to write, and begin your storyboards.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy- Please complete the homework on THIS SLIDE from Ms. Gill's Lesson.  Please keep track of your work so that you are ready to share it on Friday May 31st.  Ask Ms. Gill if you have any questions.  You need to ask her before Friday.  Mr. Carr will provide 20 minutes on Friday for you to complete this, but it still needs to be handed in by Friday before lunch.  (Due Friday - before lunch)

Drama - Puppet Show Presentations will be on Monday.  (Due Monday).

Health - Please complete your Online Safety Poster.  (Due Tuesday June 4th)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Tuesday May 28, 2024

  Good evening everyone :)

Track & Field Day - Is on Thursday (May 30th).  Please come prepared for the weather, and ready to be outside all day.  Sunscreen, hat & water is highly recommended.  (Thursday)

Grade 8 Trip -  A reminder that our trip to Blue Mountain is fast approaching (June 5th). 

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Missing Tasks - Please review your completion marks that were provided to you on Friday.  Arrange to see Mr. Carr at a morning recess if you need to in order to try and improve marks.  Please remember, that incomplete work will be reflected on your report card.  Please be responsible to complete work on time, or ask for an extension if needed.  

Literacy - We are planning the picture books that we will write.  Please complete the first 3 boxes of your planning packages.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy- Please complete the homework on THIS SLIDE from Ms. Gill's Lesson.  Please keep track of your work so that you are ready to share it on Friday May 31st.  (Due Friday)

Drama - Puppet Show Presentations will be on Monday.  (Due Monday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Monday May 27, 2024

 Good evening everyone :)

Track & Field Day - Is on Thursday (May 30th).  Please come prepared for the weather, and ready to be outside all day.  Sunscreen, hat & water is highly recommended.  (Thursday)

Grade 8 Trip -  A reminder that our trip to Blue Mountain is fast approaching (June 5th). 

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Missing Tasks - Please review your completion marks that were provided to you on Friday.  Arrange to see Mr. Carr at a morning recess if you need to in order to try and improve marks.  Please remember, that incomplete work will be reflected on your report card.  Please be responsible to complete work on time, or ask for an extension if needed.  

Literacy - We are planning the picture books that we will write.  Please complete the first 2 boxes of your planning packages.  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy- Please complete the homework on THIS SLIDE from Ms. Gill's Lesson.  Please keep track of your work so that you are ready to share it on Friday May 31st.  (Due Friday)

Drama - Puppet Show Presentations will be on Monday.  (Due Monday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Friday May 24, 2024

Good evening everyone :)

Classroom Baskets - Thank you to those who have donated.  Donations for our classroom baskets have been extended to Friday May 24th.  School Council has asked us to communicate that a $10 donation is greatly appreciated.  Anything you can contribute is appreciated!  Thank you again :) 

Track & Field Day - Is on Thursday (May 30th).  Please come prepared for the weather, and ready to be outside all day.  Sunscreen, hat & water is highly recommended.  (Thursday May 30th)

Grade 8 Trip -  A reminder that our trip to Blue Mountain is fast approaching (June 5th). 

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Missing Tasks - Please review your completion marks that were provided to you on Friday.  Arrange to see Mr. Carr at a morning recess if you need to in order to try and improve marks.  Please remember, that incomplete work will be reflected on your report card.  Please be responsible to complete work on time, or ask for an extension if needed.  

Science - Please complete Task #3 - Density (Due Monday)

Literacy- Please complete the homework on THIS SLIDE from Ms. Gill's Lesson.  Please keep track of your work so that you are ready to share it on Friday May 31st.  (Due Friday)

Drama - Puppet Show.  Final scripts are due on Monday.  Next week, you will be provided with two more periods to practice and prepare to present.  Presentations will be the week of June 3rd.  (Script Due Monday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Thursday May 23, 2024

  Good evening everyone :)

Classroom Baskets - Thank you to those who have donated.  Donations for our classroom baskets have been extended to Friday May 24th.  School Council has asked us to communicate that a $10 donation is greatly appreciated.  Anything you can contribute is appreciated!  Thank you again :) 

Grade 8 Trip -  A reminder that our trip to Blue Mountain is fast approaching (June 5th). 

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Literacy - Your planning charts are now due for your Social Media Campaign.  You are working in your groups on this.  (Due tomorrow)

Math - Please complete the Action Task & YT Task from Lesson #1.  Please ensure you check your answers.  (Due tomorrow)

Science - Please complete Task #3 - Density (Due Monday)

Drama - Puppet Show.  Final scripts are due on Monday.  Next week, you will be provided with two more periods to practice and prepare to present.  Presentations will be the week of June 3rd.  (Script Due Monday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Thursday May 22, 2024

  Good evening everyone :)

Classroom Baskets - Thank you to those who have donated.  Donations for our classroom baskets have been extended to Friday May 24th.  School Council has asked us to communicate that a $10 donation is greatly appreciated.  Anything you can contribute is appreciated!  Thank you again :) 

Grade 8 Trip -  A reminder that our trip to Blue Mountain is fast approaching (June 5th). 

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Science - Please complete Task #2 - Viscosity .  Please make sure you have included the explanations for how adhesion, cohesion & surface tension affect viscosity and flow rate.  (Due)

Science - Please complete Task #3 - Density (Due Monday)

Drama - Puppet Show.  Final scripts are due on Monday.  Next week, you will be provided with two more periods to practice and prepare to present.  Presentations will be the week of June 3rd.  (Script Due Monday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Tuesday May 21, 2024

 Good evening everyone :)

Classroom Baskets - Thank you to those who have donated.  Donations for our classroom baskets have been extended to Friday May 24th.  School Council has asked us to communicate that a $10 donation is greatly appreciated.  Anything you can contribute is appreciated!  Thank you again :) 

Grade 8 Trip -  A reminder that our trip to Blue Mountain is fast approaching (June 5th). 

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Science - Please complete Task #2 - Viscosity .  Please make sure you have included the explanations for how adhesion, cohesion & surface tension affect viscosity and flow rate.  (Due tomorrow)

Science - Please complete Task #3 - Density (Due Monday)

Drama - Puppet Show.  Final scripts are due on Monday.  Next week, you will be provided with two more periods to practice and prepare to present.  Presentations will be the week of June 3rd.  (Script Due Monday May 27).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Friday May 17, 2024

Good evening everyone :)

Classroom Baskets - Thank you to those who have donated.  Donations for our classroom baskets have been extended to Friday May 24th.  School Council has asked us to communicate that a $10 donation is greatly appreciated.  Anything you can contribute is appreciated!  Thank you again :) 

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Science - Please complete Task #2 - Viscosity (Due - late)

Geography - For Task #7, please complete the first question (first box) only.  The questions states... "Please see FIGURE 5.14 on page 151.  Qatar’s GNI (Gross National Income per person) is well above Canada’s and yet Canada has a higher HDI (Human Development Index) ranking.  What kind of questions does this make you ask?"  (Due - late)

Drama - Puppet Show.  We are working on our scripts.  Your scripts should now be at least 50% completed.  Please remember to ensure your script follows the Story Arc that you created.  (Due).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Thursday May 16, 2024

 Good evening everyone :)

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Science - Please complete Task #2 - Viscosity (Due tomorrow)

Geography - For Task #7, please complete the first question (first box) only.  The questions states... "Please see FIGURE 5.14 on page 151.  Qatar’s GNI (Gross National Income per person) is well above Canada’s and yet Canada has a higher HDI (Human Development Index) ranking.  What kind of questions does this make you ask?"  (Due - late)

Drama - Puppet Show.  We are working on our scripts.  Your scripts should be at least 50% completed by Friday.  Please remember to ensure your script follows the Story Arc that you created.  (Due tomorrow).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Tuesday April 14, 2024

Good evening everyone :)

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Literacy - Memorable Quotes Task (Due - late)

Science - Please complete Task #2 - Viscosity (Due Friday)

Geography - For Task #7, please complete the first question (first box) only.  The questions states... "Please see FIGURE 5.14 on page 151.  Qatar’s GNI (Gross National Income per person) is well above Canada’s and yet Canada has a higher HDI (Human Development Index) ranking.  What kind of questions does this make you ask?"  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please complete your timeline by completing question #1 from THIS SLIDE on the Biography Assignment.

Math  - Unit #13 Test is on Thursday May 16th.  Please use the review found at the bottom of the STUDENT UNIT PLANS to help you study.  (Due Thursday)

Literacy - All four research resources for the social media campaign research is due Thursday.  Please keep in mind that this should have been completed in class with your group.  (Due Thursday)

Drama - Puppet Show.  We are working on our scripts.  Your scripts should be at least 50% completed by Friday.  Please remember to ensure your script follows the Story Arc that you created.  (Due Friday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Monday May 13, 2024

 Good evening everyone :)

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Literacy - Memorable Quotes Task (Due - late)

Science - Please complete Task #2 - Viscosity (Due Friday)

Geography - For Task #7, please complete the first question (first box) only.  The questions states... "Please see FIGURE 5.14 on page 151.  Qatar’s GNI (Gross National Income per person) is well above Canada’s and yet Canada has a higher HDI (Human Development Index) ranking.  What kind of questions does this make you ask?"  (Due Wednesday)

Math  - Unit #13 Test is on Thursday May 16th.  Please use the review found at the bottom of the STUDENT UNIT PLANS to help you study.  (Due Thursday)

Drama - Puppet Show.  We are working on our scripts.  Your scripts should be at least 50% completed by Friday.  Please remember to ensure your script follows the Story Arc that you created.  (Due Friday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Friday May 10, 2024

 Good evening everyone :)

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Baby Photos for Grad - Please see the assignment on Google Classroom for instructions (due - late)

Literacy - Memorable Quotes Task (Due - late)

Science - Please complete Task #1 - Characteristics of Fluids (Due Monday)

Geography - For Task #7, please complete the first question (first box) only.  The questions states... "Please see FIGURE 5.14 on page 151.  Qatar’s GNI (Gross National Income per person) is well above Canada’s and yet Canada has a higher HDI (Human Development Index) ranking.  What kind of questions does this make you ask?"  (Due Wednesday)

Math  - Unit #13 Test is on Thursday May 16th.  Please use the review found at the bottom of the STUDENT UNIT PLANS to help you study.  (Due Thursday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Thursday May 9, 2024

Good evening everyone :)

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Baby Photos for Grad - Please see the assignment on Google Classroom for instructions (due - late)

Literacy - Please complete your memorable quotes task from the Stress & Anxiety Unit.  (Due tomorrow)

Art/Drama - For the Puppet Show Assignment, please complete your story arc.  Please also bring in any materials from home for your puppet show.  (Due tomorrow)

Geography - For Task #7, please complete the first question (first box) only.  The questions states... "Please see FIGURE 5.14 on page 151.  Qatar’s GNI (Gross National Income per person) is well above Canada’s and yet Canada has a higher HDI (Human Development Index) ranking.  What kind of questions does this make you ask?"  (Due Wednesday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Wednesday May 8, 2024

 Good evening everyone :)

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Baby Photos for Grad - Please see the assignment on Google Classroom for instructions (due - late)

Literacy - Please complete the question on slide 26 of the Stress & Anxiety Slideshow.  Please write in proper paragraph form & CURSIVE WRITING (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please complete your memorable quotes task from the Stress & Anxiety Unit.  (Due Friday)

Art/Drama - For the Puppet Show Assignment, please complete your story arc.  Please also bring in any materials from home for your puppet show.  (Due Friday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Tuesday May 7, 2024

Good evening everyone :)

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Baby Photos for Grad - Please see the assignment on Google Classroom for instructions (due - late)

Literacy - Please complete the reflection we started today in class..... How can what you have learned in this unit connect to you personally?  (i.e. who you are, what you value, culture, faith, interests, passions, etc..)  (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - For our Biography Unit, please complete the 3 questions on slide 25 .  These are in response to the debate we completed today in class.  (Due tomorrow)

Art/Drama - For the Puppet Show Assignment, please complete your story arc.  Please also bring in any materials from home for your puppet show.  (Due Friday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Monday May 6, 2024

Good evening everyone :)

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Baby Photos for Grad - Please see the assignment on Google Classroom for instructions (due - late)

Biography - Please have your biography read by May 1st.  Please let Mr. Carr know if you believe this will be a challenge.  (Due - late)

Math - For lesson #4 - Decreasing Sequences, please complete at least 3 correct responses for question #1 only. (Due tomorrow).  

Literacy - Please ensure that you have captured your learning from slide 33 of the Stress & Anxiety slideshow. (Due tomorrow)

Art/Drama - For the Puppet Show Assignment, please complete your story arc.  Please also bring in any materials from home for your puppet show.  (Due Friday)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Friday May 3, 2024

 Good evening everyone :)

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Baby Photos for Grad - Please see the assignment on Google Classroom for instructions (due - late)

Biography - Please have your biography read by May 1st.  Please let Mr. Carr know if you believe this will be a challenge.  (Due - late)

Art - Creative Line Assignment (due - late)

Math - For lesson #3 (Representing Sequences Using Equations), please complete practise questions #1-4 (Due Tuesday).  

Literacy - Please complete the three questions on slide 28 of the Stress & Anxiety slideshow. (Due - late)

Literacy - Please complete Biography Unit Task #5 (due Monday).

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca 

Wednesday May 1, 2024

Good evening everyone :)

Friday Fun - Each Friday, and if you feel comfortable doing so, you can bring games that you would enjoy playing with classmates.  

Baby Photos for Grad - Please see the assignment on Google Classroom for instructions (due - late)

Biography - Please have your biography read by May 1st.  Please let Mr. Carr know if you believe this will be a challenge.  (Due - late)

Art - Creative Line Assignment (due - late)

Math - For lesson #3 (Representing Sequences Using Equations), please complete at least 3 responses for review questions #1 & 2 (Due tomorrow)

Literacy - Please complete the three questions on slide 28 of the Stress & Anxiety slideshow. (Due - late)

Literacy - Please complete Biography Unit Task #5 (due Monday).

Geography - A Long Life in Sardinia Task.  You will be presenting your answers to the class.  You will be assessed using THIS RUBRIC.  (Due tomorrow)

Have a great evening,

Mr. Carr

jonathan.carr@yrdsb.ca