Wednesday

 Apologies for not posting as often this week. My mac has been in the repair shop. How did we become so computer-dependant??

Homework
1. Thursday there will be a integers quiz - adding, subtracting and multiplying only. We have worked on strategy sheets this week and practice worksheets. I have done some quick oral quizzes and we appear to be on the right track. Please review adding, subtracting and multiplying tonight. The most difficult word problems will be a separate quiz. I want to ensure you know the basic skills first.
2. Novels will be given out this week for Literature Circles.

Housekeeping
1. Pizza lunch forms will be handed out tomorrow.
2. IEPs have gone home (there is one exception). Please check your child's backpack. Please sign the page as indicated and return for the OSR. Thank you to parents who returned the Parent Consult Letter. All changes will be added to the files for the next IEP. Please remember that these are living and breathing documents and are constantly updated. Please do not hesitate to contact me about any additional changes that you feel are necessary.
3. Please remember Tuesday October 23 is Parent Information Night regarding High School selection.
4. Pizza lunch forms for advanced ordering of pizza for Halloween Howl are due, if you are interested.
5. Severe Weather Forms have gone home and I'm still missing about 10. Please return immediately.
6. Index Card forms have gone home. Please update and return to the school immediately.
7. Photo money is due.

French Immersion Students
Your typed drafts are due Friday.

Success Criteria for Personal Narratives
I know I have handed in a fantastic personal narratve when my writing:
* leaves the reader with something to think about;
* shares one life changing experience;
* shows emotion that you can truly feel;
* is in the past tense and first person;
* shows paragraphs that are properly formated with a topic sentence and supporting sentences. My paragraphs transition well.

See you all Thursday.

Ms. V.