Mrs. Hamilton Notes

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

Notes

Posted: January 28, 2015

Flyers needed for Math activity

Grade 8 Math classes are currently working with percents, fractions and decimals. We would like to do a relevant activity for this section using local flyers. If you could please send in with your child any flyers that may interest them it would be greatly appreciated :) (Futureshop, Staples, Sportchek etc)

Posted: January 26, 2015

VERY IMPORTANT ORANGE 8 REMINDERS

Please see attached Memo
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Posted: January 26, 2015

Science Fair / Heritage Fair

Please see attached memos and Miss Barrieau's link for Science Fair ideas: http://hms.nbed.nb.ca/news/science-fair-project-ideas  
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Posted: January 22, 2015

Homework/reminders

Grade 8 Ski trip: We are asking for help in collecting items for a Valentine's Day basket we would like to sell tickets on.  All proceeds will go toward helping to ensure all grade 8's will have the opportunity to participate. 8B: Need Interim reports brought back signed tomorrow. 8 Math: currently reviewing 'relating fracctions, decimals and percent' and are moving on to calculating percent of a number. Science (7 & 8): All science lab reports are due Wed of next week. 7B Soc St: Yellow Heritage Fair slips were to be signed and returned last Friday... please check on this if you have not brought yours back signed.

Posted: December 18, 2014

8A Optics test

8A Optics quiz will take place Friday January 9th 2015.

Posted: December 18, 2014

Breakfast Potluck

7 & 8 Orange Breakfast potluck rescheduled for Friday

Posted: December 11, 2014

Assessment/tests

-District Math assessment postponed until Tues likely (slim chance it's Monday) -Grade 8 Science Optics tests will be Tues/Wed

Posted: December 8, 2014

The Hour of Code

The hour of code will be hosted during third period on Thursday if school is cancelled tomorrow.
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Posted: December 8, 2014

Dec Memo!

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Posted: December 2, 2014

HOMEWORK Dec.2

8 Science: Keep an eye on duotang organization... Optics quiz coming up end of next week. 8 Math: Squares, Square roots, Pythagorean Theorem quiz Wed. Dec. 10th. 7 Science: Microbes quiz end of next week. Starting Microbe Assignment presentations this week.

Posted: November 27, 2014

Special notes / homework

8 Math: We have a District Math assessment coming up the week of Dec.15th.  We are working very hard on the concepts and it is extremely important for students to be attending classes, trying hard in class, attending tutorials if needed and attempting all homework assignments.Homework due Fri, Nov.28: p. 15, questions 11 and 12 (Squares and square roots)7 Science: There are still a few students who have not completed their 'Microbes' assignment.  Please check with your child to ensure that this is completed ASAP.  They have been given ample time at school to complete it. Gr 8 Ski Trip: We are starting to talk about the Grade 8 Ski trip.  A notice will be sent home with your child before Christmas break.  This trip usually takes place near the end of February.  We will be starting to talk about fundraisers to help us ensure everyone can goas well. Please email or call me with any questions about the information here.  Krista Hamiltonkrista.hamilton2@nbed.nb.ca627-4088    

Posted: November 4, 2014

HOMEWORK week of Nov.4-7

Marks cut-off is this Friday. Make sure all assignments owing are completed by this time. 8 Math: Finish Probability review questions tonight. Quiz Thursday. 8 Sci: Hand duotangs in by Nov.8, Get test signed for +1% 7 Sci: Start researching your good/bad microbes (see previous note for assignment).

Posted: October 27, 2014

Grade 7 Science Decomposers Assignment

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Posted: October 27, 2014

HOMEWORK week of Oct 27-31

8B - tomorrow is mismatched shoes day!   8 Math - Questions assigned tomorrow are due Wed Oct. 29th (p.420, 4, 5, 6, 7) Get 'progress report' slip signed for tomorrow or its a call home.   8 Science - 8B were assigned back page of Review assignment due tomorrow.  8A and 8B have a Test Thursday Oct 30 on 'Water' and 'Climate Change' (study all notes in your duotang for this Unit)   7 Science - Owl Pellet Lab and Duotangs are due this Friday.  

Posted: October 15, 2014

FUN SCIENCE!!

- ILLUMINATE is coming to Harkins Middle!!   - Wed. Oct 22nd 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the school gym.   - This is your chance to get a look at how science, technology, engineering and math are used by professionals in your community! Step into their shoes and try out tools and equipment used in their jobs!   - 99.3 The River is also doing a live broadcast from Harkins Middle that night! You may get a chance to be a part of their live broadcast!   - Come out, bring your friends, bring your family, support this awesome night hosted by Science East and Harkins Middle!!

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