First Day of School

Our Grade 8 class, first day of school.

Welcome back to everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful summer! I am so very pleased to be teaching this wonderful group of students again, this year. I would like to extend a warm welcome to Abilaash who joined our Grade 8 class this morning. We now have 36 high-energy, enthusiastic students!

This year, we have introduced "rotary" to our Intermediate grades. As I am still tweaking the timetable, I will have it available tomorrow. Here is a general breakdown of teaching responsibilities:

Ms Vincent - Grade 8 English homeroom teacher, Grade 8 Math and Grade 7 and 8 Language
Mr Knierim - Grade 7 and 8 Science
Mme Francis - Grade 7 and 8 History (1st term) and Geography (2nd term)
Mme Boisjoy - Grade 8 Core French and Grade 8 Health
Mr Church - Phys. Ed.
Mme Demeter - Visual Art
Ms Park - Dance and Drama

Requests
1. Please read/sign/return forms in the brown Clairlea Public School envelope. It is important that these are returned to the office as soon as possible.
2. Agendas have been handed out. Cost is $6.
3. Regarding school materials: USB; 1 binder with subject dividers to keep papers, assignments organized, pencils, and the usual makers, pencil crayons, etc.
4. Please have a chat with your student about the importance of staying organized, this year, as we work on a "rotary" schedule. It is important that they stay on top of assignments, build positive relationships with their teachers and peers. This rotary experience is excellent practice for the realities that await high school, next year.

As always, I can be reached via email, carol.vincent@tdsb.on.ca; phone: 416 396 6165; and through messages in the agenda. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.  I'm happy to meet with you. Please make an appointment first.

Please check this blogspot regularly for information and news.

Looking forward to a fantastic Grade 8 year.

Ms. Vincent