Mrs. Hamilton Notes

7/8H Homeroom, Math, Science and Health, 7P Math, 6/7/8 Technology class

Notes

Posted: May 5, 2015

Please see correction on question 4 of the original (Gold 19.3g/cm3 should also be an option). And 'Flow Rate' in table of question 8 should be cm/s (not s/cm).    
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Posted: May 4, 2015

8 MATH: Fractions assignment due tomorrow (May 6th)8 SCIENCE: 'Fluids' Test tomorrow (8B) and Thursday (8A) - see attached review (to be gone over in class Tues, May 5th)7 SCIENCE: Continue to gather materials for 'Energy Barrier Challenge' (brainstormed ideas from class, and empty tin cans about 796 mL/28 oz.)7 SOC ST: 'Important Canadians' assignment was due Apr 29th.
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By the end of day, Tues May 5th, hopefully all students interested in attending the Mt A trip have received all forms (exception of students at Drama Fest). To be handed in by May 15th: ASD-N (district/school) waiver and Mount Allison Waiver (sent home May 4th/5th). To be in June 1st: $120.00 (may be less depending on fundraising).We are in the process of discussing fundraiser ideas. I wil be meeting with the students interested by the end of this week.  

Posted: April 29, 2015

Reminder to students interested in attending the Mount A trip, permission slips went home today.  All forms (including another to come from Mt A) are to be in May 15th.  Money is not due until June 1st.  Please do not send in money until all forms are completed and turned in.  Another letter with more detailed information (times, sessions, list of things to bring, etc) will follow shortly. 8 MATH - Operations with Fractions quiz Friday May 8th (extra help times will be provided throughout the week) 8 SCIENCE - Duotangs were due today., Quiz on Fluids Wed May 6th. 7 SCIENCE - bring in materials to work on 'Energy Barrier' challenge. (tin cans are especially needed) 7 SOC ST - 'famous Canadian' assignment was due today

Posted: April 24, 2015

I have received the minimum number of letters showing interest in the June Mount Allison trip.  I will be going ahead with planning.  Anyone with questions, feel free to email me but also, there will be another information letter going home shortly (with the registration form). I am really hoping to get this trip planning in motion.  It is a great opportunity for so many deserving students. Questions? Call (627-4088) OR email (krista.hamilton2@nbed.nb.ca)

Posted: April 22, 2015

**Grade 8's today took home an information letter about a possible trip to Mount Allison in June.  Please return this letter signed by Friday if your child is interested and has permission to go.  If I don't have at least 22 back by Friday I will likely cancel.  The letter is also attached below** 8 MATH: Hand in overdue Algebra assignments. Some students still need to get Ratio/Rate quiz signed. 8 SCIENCE: Complete lab reports (Layered Liquids and Flow Rate of a Liquid) due Monday (hand in duotang). Expect a quiz on liquids in approximately one week. 7 SCIENCE: Make sure to stay caught up on notes missed in class. 'Baffle Your Skin' questions should be complete for next science class. 7 SOC ST: Life in Canada - Early 20th Century assignments overdue.  Those handed back, get signed by this Friday.
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Posted: April 20, 2015

8B Math: Rate and Ratio test signed right away. Algrebra assignment was due this past Friday.  Hand in ASAP (detention to finish tomorrow). Tonight's questions: p.108 #'s6, 7, 8, 9, 15 8 Science: Get Homework Memo signed (or bring in a signed note that says: " I am aware that my child's homework is posted on the school website") "Flow Rate of a Liquid" LAB is due NEXT CLASS (including conclusion). 7 Science: *See note on '8 Science'. 'HEAT' title page was due last Friday. "Earth's Crust" test must be signed. 7 Soc St: 'Life in Canada in the Early 20th Century' assignment was due Mon Apr. 13th. 10% is lost for each day late and detention will be served after 2 days late

Posted: April 14, 2015

8B Math: Rate and Ratio test signed right away. p.326, #13. Also, an assignment will be given tomorrow which will be due Friday, Apr.17th. 8 Science: Get Homework Memo signed (or bring in a signed note that says: " I am aware that my child's homework is posted on the school website") 7 Science: *See note on '8 Science'. 'HEAT' title page is due by Friday. "Earth's Crust" test must be signed. 7 Soc St: 'Life in Canada in the Early 20th Century' assignment was due Mon Apr. 13th. 10% is lost for each day late and detention will be served after 2 days late.

Posted: April 9, 2015

8B MATH: Students should be receiving their graded 'Ratios and Rates' quiz on Monday, to be signed for Tuesday (+2%).We will then be spending approximately one week on Algebraic Expressions.8 SCIENCE: Students have just completed a 'Layered Liquids' density Lab.  Their full reports are to be handed in by the end of day Friday April 10th.  Attached are two review sheets for Density and Viscosity (that we will be completing in class).  There will be a quiz late next week on Density and Viscosity.7 SCIENCE: Students just wrote a quiz on 'Earth's Crust'.  They are to bring this quiz back signed for Tuesday (+2%).7 SOC ST: Assignment on 'Life in Canada in the Early 20th Century' is due Monday.  April 2nd note has the assignment attached.All students were to bring their 'HOMEWORK MEMO' back signed for Fri, April 10th. 

Posted: April 7, 2015

8 MATH: Quiz on rate/ratio switched to Thursday. 8 SCIENCE: Conclusion for Layered Liquids lab due next science class. 7 SCIENCE: Thurs. Apr 9th Quiz on Earth's Crust (study from duotang)  7 SOC ST: change in Assignment due date (see April 2nd post) NOW due Mon Apr.13th.   ALL CLASSES - return Homework notice memo for homework mark in science.

Posted: April 2, 2015

8B Math: Quiz Wed. April 8th on Rate and Ratio (use sheets from this past week and review from Tues) 8 Science: We will be writing the conclusion for our 'Layered Liquids' lab next class. 7 Science: Earth's crust Test Thurs/Fri of next week. 7 Social Studies: Just began an assignment that will be due next Friday (see attached)
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Posted: March 9, 2015

SCIENCE - All projects due Thurs, Mar. 12 (no extensions/exceptions) 8B MATH - p. 284 question #4 - Homework
Science: All classes have been given an extension on the Science Fair Project deadline (original date was Feb.27).  The new due date is Thursday March 12th.  All experiment results need to be at school Wed. Feb.25th so we can work on graphs and conclusions. So far they should have complete: 1. Scientific Method write-up typed (Scientific Question, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure) 2. Parts of Sci Method individually typed on paper to go on poster board (up to procedure). Due Wed: 1. Experiment results Due Thurs March 12th: 1. Sci Method write-up 2. Experiment results, graphs and conclusion 3. Poster board complete with title, sci method, pictures, etc. very neatly and clearly displayed in order.   Math 8B: "Let's go Shopping" flyers assignment was due last Friday.  Students who have not yet completed it will stay in at lunch to finish. "Sales tax and discount" sheet is due Thursday.

Posted: February 17, 2015

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