Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Quebec Trip Parent Meeting
On October 14th we will have the first meeting for those interested in going on the annual Grade 8 trip. The meeting will only be an hour long and will start at 6:30. This meeting is where you will recieve the pertinent information and forms regarding the location, dates and duration of the trip. Look forward to seeing everyone there.
Kind Regards,
Grade 8 Team
Kind Regards,
Grade 8 Team
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
NEW WEBSITE!!!!
I recently sent home a newsletter with a website address on it. I originally purchased a domain name but had difficulties in hosting my page on it. Nevertheless, I have worked out the bugs and you can access my site by typing in 8fhs.com in your browser.
This site will have all my updates a calendar with any school events and activities as well as homework and assignment due dates.
Looking forward to a great year. We are already off to a great start.
Kind Regards,
Phil Sweezey
www.8fhs.com
This site will have all my updates a calendar with any school events and activities as well as homework and assignment due dates.
Looking forward to a great year. We are already off to a great start.
Kind Regards,
Phil Sweezey
www.8fhs.com
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
School Supply List 2010-2011
Grade 8 School Supply List
1 Divided binder with zipper
1 Package of dividers
1 1” binder
10 Duo tangs
2 Pocket folders
1 Package of construction paper
6 Packages of loose leaf (pkg of 200)
3 Packages of pencils – 10 pk
1 Packages of pens (blue or black)– 10 pk
2 White erasers
1 Ruler, metric 30cm
1 Correcting tape – no liquid
1 Basic calculator with integer button
1 Math set with locking compass
1 Pencil case
1 French dictionary (French Immersion only)
1 French/English dictionary
1 Package pencil crayons
3 Glue stick
1 Enclosed pencil sharpeners
2 Boxes facial tissue
1 60 digit combination lock
1 Sketchbook for art
1 Package post it notes
1 Roll scotch tape
1 Package highlighters
1 Tray of water colour paints
1 Scissors
1 Package graph paper
1 Pocket sized coil notebook
1 Campfire notebook
1 Pair of gym sneakers, (skateboard shoes or sneakers that do not tighten are not acceptable; no pajama pants)
*$2 for Writer’s Handbook – school to purchase*
**Additional supplies may be requested from individual teachers**
***At times throughout the year you may be asked to replenish some supplies.***
****It is recommended that French Immersion students have a French pocket dictionary and a verb book such as a Bescherelle****
1 Divided binder with zipper
1 Package of dividers
1 1” binder
10 Duo tangs
2 Pocket folders
1 Package of construction paper
6 Packages of loose leaf (pkg of 200)
3 Packages of pencils – 10 pk
1 Packages of pens (blue or black)– 10 pk
2 White erasers
1 Ruler, metric 30cm
1 Correcting tape – no liquid
1 Basic calculator with integer button
1 Math set with locking compass
1 Pencil case
1 French dictionary (French Immersion only)
1 French/English dictionary
1 Package pencil crayons
3 Glue stick
1 Enclosed pencil sharpeners
2 Boxes facial tissue
1 60 digit combination lock
1 Sketchbook for art
1 Package post it notes
1 Roll scotch tape
1 Package highlighters
1 Tray of water colour paints
1 Scissors
1 Package graph paper
1 Pocket sized coil notebook
1 Campfire notebook
1 Pair of gym sneakers, (skateboard shoes or sneakers that do not tighten are not acceptable; no pajama pants)
*$2 for Writer’s Handbook – school to purchase*
**Additional supplies may be requested from individual teachers**
***At times throughout the year you may be asked to replenish some supplies.***
****It is recommended that French Immersion students have a French pocket dictionary and a verb book such as a Bescherelle****
Monday, June 21, 2010
Field trip Tuesday June 22
Hey all,
Tomorrow we are going to Irving Nature park for the entire day. Make sure the kids bring the following:
- water
- sunscreen
- food for the day
- proper footwear
- frisbee, football, soccerball, or baseball and glove
- smiles
Hope to see everyone tomorrow.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the Grade 8 team
Tomorrow we are going to Irving Nature park for the entire day. Make sure the kids bring the following:
- water
- sunscreen
- food for the day
- proper footwear
- frisbee, football, soccerball, or baseball and glove
- smiles
Hope to see everyone tomorrow.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the Grade 8 team
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Quebec trip day 4
Hey all,
We are under an hour away. See you at the school.
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
We are under an hour away. See you at the school.
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec trip day 4
Hello again,
On our final stop. Just about to hit the road now. We will be home in 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
On our final stop. Just about to hit the road now. We will be home in 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec trip day 4
Hello,
We have just finished supper and are on the way. There may be one more stop but we are attempting to do it again in one straight drive to the finish line.
See you at the school,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
We have just finished supper and are on the way. There may be one more stop but we are attempting to do it again in one straight drive to the finish line.
See you at the school,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec trip day 4
Hello all,
We are on time and on the road to Edmunston. There may be a possible stop on the way but we are attempting to do it in one shot.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
We are on time and on the road to Edmunston. There may be a possible stop on the way but we are attempting to do it in one shot.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec trip Day 3
Tomorrow we will be rising at 6:00 ET and going to breakfast downstairs at 7:00ET. We will be on the bus around 8:30 and on our way back home.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Friday, June 18, 2010
Quebec trip day 3
Hello all,
We are on our way back to the hotel after a long day full of activities. The students behaved wonderfully and were nicely completed by the tour guide on her exit this evening. This being her final tour of the year she said it was amazing to end on such a good note.
The students are anxious to get to bed and rest after a busy day. See you tomorrow.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
We are on our way back to the hotel after a long day full of activities. The students behaved wonderfully and were nicely completed by the tour guide on her exit this evening. This being her final tour of the year she said it was amazing to end on such a good note.
The students are anxious to get to bed and rest after a busy day. See you tomorrow.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec trip
Hey again,
All the students just got ready and we are on our way to get supper at Buffet des Continents. Later we will be on the Louise Jolliet boat cruise. Students are happy and excited for the night ahead.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
All the students just got ready and we are on our way to get supper at Buffet des Continents. Later we will be on the Louise Jolliet boat cruise. Students are happy and excited for the night ahead.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec trip day 3
Hey all,
The falls were absolutely spectacular, and the kids thoroughly enjoyed it. We are on our way back to the hotel to get ready for the boat cruise tonight. It has been a perfect day for our activities.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
The falls were absolutely spectacular, and the kids thoroughly enjoyed it. We are on our way back to the hotel to get ready for the boat cruise tonight. It has been a perfect day for our activities.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec trip day 3
Hello all,
Today has been a gorgeous day so far. The students are fed and happy, and we are on our way to the Montmorency falls. Looking forward to a great afternoon. Look for some more photos of our trip tonight when we get back to the hotel.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Today has been a gorgeous day so far. The students are fed and happy, and we are on our way to the Montmorency falls. Looking forward to a great afternoon. Look for some more photos of our trip tonight when we get back to the hotel.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec trip Day 3
Hey all,
Currently we are sitting outside Sainte-Anne de Beaupré. The statues, carvings, and paintings are absolutely phenominal. All the students are being very respectful and presenting the school extremely well. Next we are off to eat at a food court nearby.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Currently we are sitting outside Sainte-Anne de Beaupré. The statues, carvings, and paintings are absolutely phenominal. All the students are being very respectful and presenting the school extremely well. Next we are off to eat at a food court nearby.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec trip day 3
Hello again,
We just left the bee museum and watched a guided history of bees and their impact on the world. We are now at our next destination and are heading in.
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
We just left the bee museum and watched a guided history of bees and their impact on the world. We are now at our next destination and are heading in.
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec trip Day 3
Rise and shine,
We are off to the Bee museum, and then off to tour painters alley. All the students are up and fed and ready for a day full of excitement and activities.
Kind Regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec Trip photos
To our surprise, today at the Citadelle we were able to see a parade commemorating the changing of the head of the 3rd battalion for the 22e Regiment. This is a shot of the regiments mascot.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Quebec Trip End Day 2
Hello all,
Just wanted to send out a final notice for the night. Everything at the Sugar Shack went great. Outside of it being a little warm the students enjoyed eating traditional food as a fiddler played away up in front. The students and teachers couldn't contain their excitement and soon enough a group of them were on the dance floor dancing a jig.
The students were very respectful and have been very well behaved. They are all in quiet and in their rooms as of now, ready and excited for tomorrow.
Kind Regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Just wanted to send out a final notice for the night. Everything at the Sugar Shack went great. Outside of it being a little warm the students enjoyed eating traditional food as a fiddler played away up in front. The students and teachers couldn't contain their excitement and soon enough a group of them were on the dance floor dancing a jig.
The students were very respectful and have been very well behaved. They are all in quiet and in their rooms as of now, ready and excited for tomorrow.
Kind Regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec trip
Hello all,
The students enjoyed the Galerie as well as some of the rides. We are now off to the Sugar Shack, to finish off the day. Then back to the Hotel for a well deserved rest.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
The students enjoyed the Galerie as well as some of the rides. We are now off to the Sugar Shack, to finish off the day. Then back to the Hotel for a well deserved rest.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec trip
Hello all,
Things are contuining to go smoothly. The students were great at the Citadelle and asked a lot of great questions. We are currently at the Galerie de la Capitale and the students seem very excited.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Things are contuining to go smoothly. The students were great at the Citadelle and asked a lot of great questions. We are currently at the Galerie de la Capitale and the students seem very excited.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS team
Quebec Trip
Hello all,
On our way to the Quebec Citadelle. The students are fed and happy and ready to learn more of this cities great history.
Later, shopping.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS Team
On our way to the Quebec Citadelle. The students are fed and happy and ready to learn more of this cities great history.
Later, shopping.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey and the FHS Team
Quebec trip
At the Aquarium. Just finished a tour of the Artillery and saw Noah and Kahlan try on 17th century battlefield era uniforms. Having a great trip so far. The kids are being wonderful.
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey
Kind regards,
Mr. Sweezey
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
May 10-14
Just wanted to touch base with you all and let you know that I have been out this week but will be returning on Monday, May 17th. I am looking forward to getting back into the class with the students and working with them to further their success.
You should know that if your child is planning to go to Quebec, there will be a meeting this Thursday evening. This will be the last time for you to have questions answered in this type of forum. The students will be picking their roommates for the upcoming trip so please talk with them about making wise choices in selection of their roommates.
Hope your week is going well, I will see you all next week.
You should know that if your child is planning to go to Quebec, there will be a meeting this Thursday evening. This will be the last time for you to have questions answered in this type of forum. The students will be picking their roommates for the upcoming trip so please talk with them about making wise choices in selection of their roommates.
Hope your week is going well, I will see you all next week.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Descriptive writing unit - Using the FLQ crisis
The next unit will be on improving descriptive writing as well as improving our debating skills.
Please refrain from discussing some of they key aspects of this terrible part of our history as I need to keep some of the events secret to help make the debate a little more fair.
The presentation that outlines the project can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
Get more specific details due dates and the day by day layout of this project by checking out this web calendar
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
SPEECHES
Final installment of speeches. Speeches are begin on Wednesday March 17, and one winner will be selected from each class to go to the school wide oratorical competition.
Good luck to all contestants.
Click on previous on this page to find earlier lessons that describe in detail what different lead types as well as conclusion types they can choose from.
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