Homework   

**NOTE: Class time will also be given to complete these ongoing and culminating assignments. Please be prepared to bring your work back and forth from school to home. 

OVERDUE ITEMS!! 

Poetry Anthology: PAST DUE (-5% for each day late) 

French Comic Books: PAST DUE (-5% for each day late) 

History Inquiry Project Stage 2: Due Friday, May 24th 

Students are working individually or in pairs on history research project. We are in thethe writing phase. Students will be required to ensure that they finish the following at home by Friday if class time is insufficient. Class time will be used to give out appropriate handouts and explicit instructions.  

1. Introduction paragraph (1st revision) 
2. Body: 3 paragraphs for 3 key points (1st revision) 
3. Conclusion paragraph (1st revision) 
4. Bibliography (good copy) 

Thanks,  Mr. Cutz  

 Aller and Faire Review 

Key Translations for L'Attaque des Zombis 

Click on the links above for some review material.

Bonne Chance!

Mr. Cutz

**Reminders  

1. Wednesday May 15th > Pizza Day make up for April 15 school closure 

Homework   

**NOTE: Class time will also be given to complete these ongoing and culminating assignments. Please be prepared to bring your work back and forth from school to home. 

Poetry Anthology: DUE Wednesday, MAY 15TH (-5% for each day late) 

French Comic Books: DUE Wednesday, MAY 15TH (-5% for each day late) 

History Inquiry Project Stage 1: Due Friday, May 17th. 

Students are working individually or in pairs on history research project. We are in the initial planning and researching phase and just beginning the writing phase. Students will be required to ensure that they finish the following at home by Friday if class time is insufficient. Class time will be used to give out appropriate handouts and explicit instructions.  

1. Internet hard copy print off’s or actual books from three reliable sources with key ideas flagged or highlighted. 
2. Bibliography. Click here for format. Creating a proper bibliography 
3. Gist of Key Findings Graphic Organizer. Click here for the graphic organizer. Gist of Findings Planner 
4. Introduction paragraph (rough copy) 

French Quiz: Friday, May 17th. 

-”L’Attaque des zombis” comprehension vocabulary and key phrases  

-The verbs “Aller” and “Faire” in present tense 

-Identifying and conjugating common imperative verbs and the near future tense with “aller” 

**We will be reviewing and doing drills in class to help prepare.  

Thanks,  Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. Tuesday May 7th > Drama Performance at the River Run 12:45-2:45 ($5 + Blue Permission Form) 
2. Grade 8 Graduation Photo Orders Due May 8th! 

Homework   

**NOTE: Class time will also be given to complete these ongoing and culminating assignments. Please be prepared to bring your work back and forth from school to home. 

History Maps: DUE FRIDAY, MAY 10th 

Students have been working on copying and labeling maps showing the evolution of Canadian history for the past 5 weeks. Students must complete 4 of the 7 map choices.  

Poetry Anthology: DUE MONDAY, MAY 13TH 

Students have been working on composing and compiling a poetry anthology for the past 5 weeks. Once you’ve completed your final draft, publish your good copy on a separate sheet of paper and place it in your Poetry Anthology Duo-tang. 

You must have the following in your anthology: 

Title Page > which names the poetry collection and the name of the author 

A Table of Contents > List the names of all your poems and the page number. You can organize them any way you want. 

Your anthology must contain the following: 

3 Cinquain  

3 Limericks 

3 Haikus 

3 Clerihews 

3 Acrostics 

3 Found Poems 

3 Free Verse 

French Comic Books: DUE MONDAY, MAY 13TH 

Please finish completing your individual or group “L’Attaque des zombis” comic book.  

Thanks,  Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. Tuesday May 7th > Drama Performance at the River Run 12:45-2:45 ($5 + Blue Permission Form) 
2. Wednesday May 8th > Graduation Photo Orders Due 
3. Monday May 6th > TREE PLANTING! Bring your grubby shoes or boots! 

Homework   

History Presentations: 

Grade 7’s will present their historical New France Dramatic Plays. 

Grade 8’s will present their Pre-Confederation Protest Posters and Chants.  

Due: Tuesday, April 30th. 

Grammar Package: 

It is time to sharpen up our written language skills! This six page package will focus on the proper use of nouns, capitalization and commas. 

Due: Friday, May 3rd 

Thanks,  Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. Thursday, April 25th > District Review (A team of educators will be observing how our school operates as a whole. Feedback will be given to the teaching staff to help inform us in our development of strategies for growth and pedagogical improvement.) 

Homework   

French Play: 

• Continue practicing your lines for the FSL play “L’Attaque Des Zombis”. Due: Friday,  April 26th.   
• See the previous blog posting to see the support video and a copy of the script.  

Weekly 6 Poetry Anthology: 

- Hand in any 7-10  finalized and edited poems from your collection. Poems can be grouped by genre (ex: cinquains, or limericks) on a single loose sheet of paper, or can be copied onto individual loose sheets of paper. Please place them and hand them in you red anthology duo-tang. This will serve as a mid-way check in to ensure that students are working productively on their anthologies.   

Thanks,  Mr. Cutz  

Bonjour!

Here are two links to support your learning for the FSL play "L'Attaque Des Zombis".

Presentations will occur later next week...depending on students' progress. 

Click below!

L'Attaque Des Zombis > YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK

L'Attaque Des Zombis - SCRIPT > PDF SCRIPT

Merci,

M. Cutz
 

**Reminders  

1. Friday, April 19th > Intermediate Dance P5 & P6 
2. Monday, April 22nd > PA Day (no school) 

Homework   

Due to the recent inclement weather, last week’s homework will be postponed to the middle of this week. See last week’s post for instructions.  

Poetry in Music Lyrics Analysis Assignment: DUE: Wednesday, April 17th.  

Nature Photography and Haiku Composition Assignment: DUE: Wednesday, April 17th. 

French: 

• Complete the “Aller” practice worksheet package. DUE: Friday, April 19th. 
• Start practicing your lines for the FSL play “L’Attaque Des Zombis”. Presentations will occur sometime next week. See the next blog posting to see the support video and a copy of the script.  

GRADE 8 Trip: 

I have had a few questions from parents regarding the trip and last year’s fundraising efforts. 

If your child raised money through choclate bar sales, then you will receive a cheque from the school for the amount raised some time in the near future. If you have further questions please contact the office directly.  

Thanks,  Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. Monday, April 8th > Grade 7’s Hep B #2, Grade 8 Girls HPV #2 
2. Wednesday, April 10th > Grade 8 Graduation Photos 
3. Monday, April 22nd > PA Day (no school) 

Homework   

Poetry in Music Lyrics Analysis Assignment: DUE: Friday, April 12th.  

Example 1
 

Example 2 
 

Instructions: 

1. Find lyrics to a favourite song on the internet. 

2. Print it off. 

On the printed sheet, indicate: 

• the number of stanza 
• the number of verses and chorus repetitions 
• the number of lines per stanzas 
• identify the rhymes 
• identify the figurative language (metaphors, smilies, etc...)  
• briefly explain the meaning of the figurative language 
• identify the person perspective of the lyrics (1st person, 3rd person) 
• identify the overall message or lesson of the lyrics 
• share some questions you have about the meaning in the lyrics 
• briefly explain why you like the song and it’s lyrics. 

Nature Photography and Haiku Composition Assignment: DUE: Friday, April 12th.  

Example: A Haiku by Mr. Cutz Two Old Kings 

Instructions: 

1. Find or take a digital photo depicting any aspect of nature. 
2. Compose a Haiku to accompany the photo. 

Haiku format: 

• no capitals 
• three lines 
• 1st line has 5 syllables, 2nd line has 7 syllables, 3rd line has 5 syllables 
• avoid rhymes and repetition 

Please post your Haiku and Photo  in our Virtual Classroom https://ugdsb.elearningontario.ca/?logout=1  in the Nature Photography and Haiku Composition Assignment discussion board. Additionally, please read, comment and write meaningful responses to at least two other student’s original posts. Feel free to extend, connect, or offer a compliment while maintaing a RESPECTFUL and PROFESSIONAL tone.  

Thanks,  Mr. Cutz  

You will need 2 library books and a pair of headphones for Weekly 6 which is starting up again this week. 

You are welcome,

Mr. Cutz

 Click on the link below for instructions and support to complete your project.

 Mon Village 

Grade 4 > 10 simple sentences

Grade 5 > 15 simple sentences

Grade 7/8 > 10 simple sentences and 5 complex

Due, April 2nd, 2013

**Reminders  

1. Good Friday > March 29th 
2. Easter Monday > April 1st 

Homework  

History through fiction in the media and in books: 

Share an example of your favourite historical fiction story told through a book, a movie, a graphic novel, a television series, or a video game. In a 100-200 word post please indicate the following information about your favourite historical fiction story in the media. You can attach a photo or link about your example if you wish. 

What is the name of the historical fiction example? 

What form of media is used to tell the story? 

What is the historical setting? 

What historical facts or perpsectives did you learn through this story? 

Why do you enjoy this story? 

Please post your response in our Virtual Classroom https://ugdsb.elearningontario.ca/?logout=1  in the History through fiction in the media and in books discussion board. Additionally, please read, comment and write meaningful responses to at least two other student’s original posts. Feel free to extend, connect, or offer a different opinion while maintaing a RESPECTFUL and PROFESSIONAL tone. DUE: Thursday, March 28th.  

French > Mon Village: 

Please complete drawing your bird’s eye view drawing of your village. Label at least 30 buildings in French from the list provided. Following the format given in class, complete 15 sentences that describe where one building is in relation to another using prepositions and following the rule of the structure. You will read your sentences out-loud to the class while pointing to the buildings on your drawing. Your Drawing will be projected onto the screen using the ELMO and  data projector. DUE: Thursday, March 28th. 

le > du la > de la l’ > de l’ les > des 

PLACE 1 + EST + PREPOSITION + DU/DE LA/ DE L’/DES + PLACE 2. 

PLACE 1 > Le café          PLACE 2 > Le musée (la = de la)     PREPOSITION: en face 

Ex: Le café est en face de la musée. (The coffee shop is facing the museum). 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. Good Friday > March 29th 
2. Easter Monday > April 1st 

Homework  

History in your home 2: 

You may need to ask a family member for help. Share some historical and personal facts about a member of your family ancestry  that you feel has a link to a place or an event of historical significance (ex. a soldier, a politician, an inventor, a farmer, royalty). In a 200-300 word post please indicate the following information about your historical ancestor. You can attach a photo of this person or a related image if you wish. 

Who was this person? 

When did they live? 

Where did they live? 

How did they live? 

Describe what else you know about them? 

What is historically significant about their life? 

Why is important to you? 

Please post your response in our Virtual Classroom https://ugdsb.elearningontario.ca/?logout=1  in the History In Your Home Part 2 discussion board. Additionally, please read, comment and write meaningful responses to at least two other student’s original posts. Feel free to extend, connect, or offer a different opinion while maintaing a RESPECTFUL and PROFESSIONAL tone. DUE: Friday, March 22nd.  

Poetry in music response: 

Share some music lyrics that you enjoy with the class. Go to youtube and find a video of one song with the lyrics included and paste the link in your response so we can all check out some of your musical tastes. Start your 50 word post by writing the name of the artist, the name of the song, and why you enjoy or connect with the lyrics of this song. Please post your response in our Virtual Classroom https://ugdsb.elearningontario.ca/?logout=1  in the Poetry in music response discussion board. REMEMBER THIS MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL!  DUE: Friday, March 22nd.  

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. March Break > Next Week 

Homework  

Catching up and finishing  Airborn Chapter Questions 17-21: 

Students will have a selection of questions and short writing tasks to ensure are finished by Friday, March 8th. The questions are kept in their yellow duo-tangs and are based on Airborn chapters 17-21. Students will also have some class time to complete this work. 

I wish you all a relaxing and  fun March Break. 

Have fun and stay safe! 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. March Break >  March 11th-15th 
2. Please hand in report card parent signature sheets asap! 

Homework  

History in your home response: 

Share some historical and personal facts about an object or artifact  in your home that you feel has historical significance (ex. a tea cup, a coin, a photo, etc...). In a 200-300 word post please indicate the following information about your historical artifact/object. You can attach a photo of this object if you wish. 

What is the object? 

Describe it? 

How old do you think it is? 

Which historical setting does the object originate from? 

Where is it from? 

Who did it belong to? 

Why is important to you? 

What will happen to this object when you grow up? 

Please post your response in our Virtual Classroom https://ugdsb.elearningontario.ca/?logout=1  in the History In Your Home Part 1 discussion board. Additionally, please read, comment and write meaningful responses to at least two other student’s original posts. Feel free to extend, connect, or offer a different opinion while maintaing a RESPECTFUL and PROFESSIONAL tone. DUE: Monday, February 25th.  

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. Grade 8’s High School Option Sheets> Due Thursday Feb. 14 
2. Report Cards go home February 11th > Due to Snow Day 
3. Term 2 begins February 11th. (Switch from Geography to History) 
4. Valentine’s Dance period 5 &6 > $2 for admission > Feb. 14 
5. Please hand in signed report card return sheets in envelopes asap. 

Homework  

Report Card Personal Response: 

Share a personal reflection about your progress so far. In 200-300 words comment on your learning skills and subject strengths and weaknesses. How did you succeed? What caused you to not meet your full potential in one or more areas? What plan of action will you take as a next steps to improvement. Also, indicate to me what I as your teacher could do better at, or more of to help you succeed. Please post your response in our Virtual Classroom https://ugdsb.elearningontario.ca/?logout=1  in the private  Report Card Reflection Dop Box. DUE: FRIDAY, February 15th. 

History QUIZ> Friday, Feb 15th 

Vikings Quiz > See the virtual classroom to review the content in the interactive quiz section 

REPORT CARDS: 

Dear Parents, 

Should you wish to discuss your child’s report card with me please contact me at the school or through a note so we can arrange for an in-person or telephone interview.  

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. Grade 8’s High School Option Sheets can be handed in this week 
2. Report Cards go home February 8th. 
3. Term 2 begins February 11th. (Switch from Geography to History) 

Homework  

Novel Study Personal Response: 

Share a personal reflection of what you think so far about our novel study of Airborn. In your 100-150 word post please indicate, explain and justify two aspects about the book that you enjoy the most (e.g. characters, setting, plot, etc...) and one aspect that you either dislike or wish could be different. Please post your response in our Virtual Classroom https://ugdsb.elearningontario.ca/?logout=1  in the Aiborn Reflection discussion board. Additionally, please read, comment and write meaningful responses to at least two other student’s original posts. Feel free to extend, connect, or offer a different opinion while maintaing a RESPECTFUL and PROFESSIONAL tone. DUE: FRIDAY, February 8th. 

French: 

Oral Presentation> “Qui a mon/ma/mes...?  > WEDNESDAY, February 6th. 

Reading & Writing Test> Reading and writing simple sentences using [mon/ma/mes][ton/ta/tes][son/sa/ses][leur/leur/leurs] & [de /d’ /du /de la / de l’ / des] > THURSDAY, February 7th. 

Click here to practice some review exercises. 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. Wear your longjohns! It will be a cold week. 
2. Report Cards go home February 8th. 
3. Term 2 begins February 11th. (Switch from Geography to History) 

Homework  

Novel Study Personal Response: 

Students will visit http://kennethoppel.com/airborn/aurora01.shtml and explore the different parts of the “Aurora” Airship. Write a personal response of 75-100 words describing which part of the “Aurora” you’d like to work in and which job to take on if given the choice. Please post your response in our Virtual Classroom https://ugdsb.elearningontario.ca/?logout=1 . Justify your choice with your personal opinion and supporting facts about the section of the Aurora described on the website. Post your response in our Virtual Classroom. Feel free to read other student’s posts, but please do not respond to them for this week. DUE: FRIDAY February 1st. 

WANTED POSTER!  (see yellow duo-tang) > DUE: FRIDAY February 1st. 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. Wear your longjohns! It will be a cold week. 
2. Report Cards go home February 8th. 
3. Term 2 begins February 11th. (Switch from Geography to History) 

Homework  

Novel Study: 

Students are to ensure that they complete the following tasks found in their yellow duo-tangs. Students who do not hand in items 1 and 2 on Tuesday will stay in during nutrition breaks and recesses until they are finished.  

1.Letter Home From Matt (past due) 

2.Classified Ad (past due) 

3.Advice Column (Due Friday Jan 25) 

4.Treasure Hunt (optional) 

5.Endurance’s Final Journal Entry (Due Friday Jan 25) 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz  

Bonne Chance!

M. Cutz

**Reminders  

1. College Heights Parent Information Night > Location: College Heights at 6:30 pm on Wednesday January 16th 
2. PA Day > Monday January 21st 

Homework  

Creative Writing: 

For this week’s homework student’s will be editing and revising their “Letter Home from Matt Cruse” mini creative writing assignment which was started in class last week. Student’s are expected to know and to follow the format, text features, and style of a handwritten personal letter. The neatly scribed handwritten letter is required to be 3/4 to 1 page in length (single spaced). Student’s are to write in the voice of “Airborn” character Matt Cruse. In a fictitious letter to his mother and sisters, describe the recent hot air balloon rescue operation while being on watch duty aboard the Aurora Airship. You may also describe other imagined aspects of daily life working on an airship. DUE: FRIDAY January 18th. 

French Assessments: 

Oral Presentations: “Michel et Jacquie au Téléphone”. DUE: Thursday, January 17th. 

Listening, Reading and Writing Test: Understanding and writing numbers 1-59. Reading and understanding how to tell the time in French. DUE: FRIDAY January 18th. 

Here are links to practice numbers and telling the time.  

NUMBERS: www.languageguide.org/french/numbers/  

TIME:  http://www.languageguide.org/french/telling-time/  

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. Grade 8 Girls HPV Vaccination > Health Unit Visit, Tuesday January 8th 
2. College Heights Parent Information Night > Location: College Heights at 6:30 pm on Wednesday January 16th 
3. PA Day > Monday January 21st 

Homework  

Welcome back everyone! We will be reestablishing routines this week and students will be required to ensure that they are all caught up on last December’s homework. There are many outstanding “Lost in the Barrens” movie reviews. I will give each student an update regarding any missing work. DUE FRIDAY JANUARY 11th! 

OVERDUE Homework:   

Go to our Virtual Classroom: Please visit our UGDSB e-learning virtual classroom at https://ugdsb.elearningontario.ca/?logout=1 . 

Lost in the Barrens: Movie v.s. Novel 

In this discussion board please post only one “Lost in the Barrens” movie review.  

In 3-5 paragraphs (200-400 words) give three reasons backed up with supporting examples to justify if you feel the “Lost in the Barrens” movie was a good interpretation and retelling of the novel. In your conclusion please address this question. (If you were the movie maker what would you have kept in the movie or have done differently?) 

Looking forward, 

Mr. Cutz  

**Reminders  

1. Health Assignments for Mrs. Markovic due ASAP! 
2. French Oral Presentations: Tuesday, December 18th 

Homework  

Homework Pack: This week’s homework will be lighter than usual to accommodate families during this busy time of the year. Students are only required to respond to the discussion prompts found in the news section of our virtual classroom by Friday, December 21st. 

1. Virtual Classroom: Please visit our UGDSB e-learning virtual classroom at https://ugdsb.elearningontario.ca/?logout=1 .  

I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. Looking forward to seeing everyone in 2013!
  

Thanks,  

Mr. Cutz  

1. Conjugate the verb ‘être’. 

1. Michel_______EST 
2. Tu_______ 
3. Je_______SUIS 
4. Vous_______ÊTES 
5. Suzie et Mary______SONT 
6. Jacquie et Michel________SONT 
7. Diane_______EST 
8. Moi et toi_______SOMMES 
9. Toi et les amis________ÊTES 

1. Complete the sentence using the adjectives appropriately. 

EXAMPLE: [méchant] Les filles sont méchantes. 

[grand] Je (masc.) SUIS GRAND. 

[gros] Mr. Cool EST GROS. 

[méchant] Barbie EST MÉCHANTE 

[excité] Nous SOMMES EXCITÉS 

[drôle] Vous ÊTES DRÔLES 

[excité] Bob, Henry et Ralph SONT EXCITÉS. 

[méchant] Ally et Kim SONT MÉCHANTES. 

1. C. Rewrite the question using inversion. 

1. Est-ce que vous visitez Papa Noël?  

VISITEZ-VOUS PAPA NOËL? 

1. Est-ce que vous aimez les cadeaux? 

AIMEZ-VOUS LES CADEAUX? 

1. Est-ce qu’il mange les cannes à sucres? 

MANGE-T- IL LES CANNES À SUCRES? 

           Est-ce que tu veux un bâton de hockey? 

VEUX-TU UN BÂTON DE HOCKEY? 

Thanks,

Mr. Cutz

**Reminders  

1. French Test > Friday, December 14th. 
2. French Oral Presentations > Tuesday, December 18th 

Homework  

Homework Pack: Students are to ensure that they complete LAST WEEK’S Homework pack WITH CARE and ON TIME (Due: Friday, December 14th). 

1. French: Complete the attached French worksheets. There will be a French test this week on Friday December, 14th on the verb “être”, use of adjectives, and asking questions using inversion. We will be reviewing in class 
2. Language: On a separate sheet of paper answer the “Lost in the Barrens” question indicated on the homework pack cover page using GRAPES.  
3.  Virtual Classroom: Please visit our UGDSB e-learning virtual classroom at https://ugdsb.elearningontario.ca/?logout=1   . As of Monday morning students have logged in and tested their virtual 7/8 E virtual classroom. For this week students will visit the site, post, and reply to a discussion prompt.  

French Oral Presentations: Tuesday, December 18th 

Students are working in groups on presenting their "Un Noël sensationnel" scripts. Follow this link to view the video exemplar for home practice.Noël sensationnel video link Here is a copy of the script.  Un Noël sensationnel script 

I am please to say that all the Geography projects were completed on time and with care. Students displayed excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. Students benefited from giving and receiving feedback from their peers. We can all learn by discussing the strengths and weaknesses of our fellow classmates.
  

Thanks,  

Mr. Cutz  

Bonjour!

Students are working in groups on presenting their "Un Noël sensationnel" scripts. Follow this link to view the video exemplar for home practice.

Noël sensationnel video link
 

Below are two versions of the scripts. The first script is the standard level of achievement. The second script is the 'challenge' script for those who wanted to extend their knowledge. 

Joyeuses Fêtes!

M. Cutz

Un Noël sensationnel *Modified 

Stéphane/Stéphanie (S) and his/her younger sibling Jacquie/Jacqueline (J) are waiting for their friend Michel/Michelle (M) to go out shopping for Christmas presents. While waiting in line for Santa Clause they find themselves in an unexpected situation.  

J- Youpi! C’est Noël! 

S- Dêpéchez-vous! Il est temps d'aller acheter des cadeaux. 

J- Où est Michel?  

Beep Beep Bip (text message) 

S- Tiens, un texto de Michel....qui dit “J’arrive dans deux minutes!” 

J- Stéphane, où est ton grand manteau? 

S- Ah oui! Et toi, où est ta petite tuque? 

J- Regarde, je porte ma tuque!! 

S- Ah ha! 

DING DONG (door bell) 

J- Ah, voici Michel! Youpie! Allons-y! 

S- Salut  Michel! Est-ce que tu es prêt? 

M- Bien sûr!  

J- Michel! Nous allons voir le Père Noël à Stone Road Mall! 

M - Jacquie, le Père Noël n'existe pas!  

J- Michel, tu es méchant! 

M- Jacquie ... il n’y a pas de Papa Noël! 

J- Ce n'est pas vrai!  

S - Peu importe! Nous allons à Stone Road Mall et nous irons voir Papa Noël. Partons!  

They all leave singing “Vive le Vent”. A few minutes later out in the mall...... 

S- Génial, il y a une dizaine de cadeaux dans mon sac! 

J- Et moi, dans mon sac, il y a une douzaine de boîtes de cannes à sucre, yam! 

M- Maintenant, allons voir Papa Noël! 

S- Ah oui, le gros bonhomme! Il est drôle! 

J- Je suis tellement excitée! 

A few minutes later in line to see Santa Clause. Michel is first in line, then Stéphane and Jacquie last. 

M- Je vais demander un grand bâton de hockey, à Papa Noël. 

S- Ah, ah, fantastique! Moi, je vais demander  à Papa Noël, une petite voiture télé-commandée....et toi Jacquie? 

J- Pas de cadeaux pour moi! Je vais demander la paix dans le monde......  Le Père  Noël n'existe pas, n’est-ce pas Michel? 

M- Youppie! C’est mon tour! 

Papa Noël -  Ho! Ho! Ho!....(jolly and happy) 

M- (Michel goes on Papa Noël’s lap) - Bonjour, Papa Noël. Pour Noël, je veux..... 

P.N. - Ho! Ho! Ho! (Papa Noël takes off his Santa hat and pulls down his fake beard and then says laughing) Ah! Ah! Ho! Ho!....Encore une fois! C'est moi qui vous ai bien eus .... 

M + S - Ahhhhhhh!  

M- Oh Non! C' est le vieux Trudeau! 

S- Ahhhhh! Vite, à la maison! (They drop their presents and run off).  

J- Pas de cadeaux pour vous deux! Vous souvenez-vous de l’Halloween? 

Jacquie and Jean-Claude giggle devilishly, give each other a high five, and pick up the presents on the ground and fill up their bags. They trot throughout the mall arm in arm singing. 

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Un Noël sensationnel  

Stéphane/Stéphanie (S) and his/her younger sibling Jacquie/Jacqueline (J) are waiting for their friend Michel/Michelle (M) to go out shopping for Christmas presents. While waiting in line for Santa Clause they find themselves in an unexpected situation.  

J- Youpi! C’est Noël! 

S- Dêpéchez-vous! Il est temps d'aller au centre commercial et acheter des cadeaux pour nos amis. 

J- Où est Michel?  

Beep Beep Bip (text message) 

S- Tiens, un texto de Michel....qui dit “J’arrive dans deux minutes!” 

J- Stéphane, où est ton grand manteau? 

S- Ah oui! Et toi, où est ta petite tuque? 

J- Regarde, je porte ma tuque!! 

S- Ah ha! 

DING DONG (door bell) 

J- Ah, voici Michel! Youpie! Allons-y! 

S- Salut  Michel! Est-ce que tu es prêt pour le grand magasinage. 

M- Bien sûr! Et toi Stéphane, est-ce que tu amènes Jacquie? 

J- Bien sûr, Michel! Nous allons voir le Père Noël à Stone Road Mall! 

M - Jacquie, le Père Noël n'existe pas!  

J- Michel, tu es méchant! 

M- Jacquie, c’est la vérité.... il n’y a pas de Papa Noël! 

J- Ce n'est pas vrai! Papa Noël m’apporte des cadeaux chaque Noël! 

S - Peu importe! Nous allons à Stone Road Mall et nous irons voir Papa Noël. Partons! Il est temps de faire le grand magasinage! 

They all leave singing “Vive le Vent”. A few minutes later out in the mall...... 

S- Génial, il y a une dizaine de cadeaux et de surprises dans mon sac! 

J- Et moi, dans mon sac, il y a une douzaine de boîtes de cannes à sucre, yam! 

M- Maintenant, allons voir Papa Noël! 

S- Ah oui, tu veux dire le gros bonhomme habillé en rouge et blanc! Il est drôle! 

J- Je suis tellement excitée! 

A few minutes later in line to see Santa Clause. Michel is first in line, then Stéphane and Jacquie last. 

M- Je vais demander un grand bâton de hockey, à Papa Noël. 

S- Ah, ah, fantastique! Moi, je vais demander  à Papa Noël, une petite voiture télé-commandée....et toi Jacquie? 

J- Pas de cadeaux pour moi! Je vais demander la paix dans le monde......  Le Père  Noël n'existe pas, n’est-ce pas Michel? 

M- Youppie! C’est mon tour! 

Papa Noël -  Ho! Ho! Ho!....(jolly and happy) 

M- (Michel goes on Papa Noël’s lap) - Bonjour, Papa Noël. Pour Noël, je veux..... 

P.N. - Ho! Ho! Ho! (Papa Noël takes off his Santa hat and pulls down his fake beard and then says laughing) Ah! Ah! Ho! Ho!....Encore une fois! C'est moi qui vous ai bien eus .... 

M + S - Ahhhhhhh!  

M- Oh Non! C’est encore lui! C' est le vieux Trudeau! 

S- Tout ce temps,......... en costume de Père Noël! Ahhhhh! Vite, à la maison! (They drop their presents and run off).  

J- Pas de cadeaux pour vous deux! Vous souvenez-vous de l’Halloween? 

Jacquie and Jean-Claude giggle devilishly, give each other a high five, and pick up the presents on the ground and fill up their bags. They trot throughout the mall arm in arm singing. 

The French test will also be pushed to next Friday.

Thanks,

Mr. Cutz

**Reminders 

1. Geography Project & Presentation > Wednesday, Dec 5th. 

2. French test > Tuesday December, 11th 

Homework 

Homework Pack: This week’s homework contains..... 

1. French: Complete the attached French worksheets. There will be a French test next week on Tuesday December, 11th on the verb “être”, use of adjectives, and asking questions using inversion. 
2. Geography: Students should use their homework time to enhance, complete, and polish up their Geography Inquiry Project “Where to go?”. The project is due on Wednesday, December 5th. Students will present their posters to the class from December 5th to the 7th.  
3. Language: On a separate sheet of paper answer the “Lost in the Barrens” question indicated on the homework pack cover page using GRAPES. 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz 

**Reminders: 

1. Parent-teacher Interview Night > Wednesday, November 28th (3:10pm - 8:30pm) 

2. Grade 8’s walk to and visit College Heights and CCVI for high school destination exploration > Monday, November 26th (in the morning) 

Homework 

Homework Pack: This week’s homework will be different than the usual packages. Students should use their homework time to enhance, complete, and polish up their Geography Inquiry Project “Where to go?”. The orange research duo-tang and any work done at home (except the large poster) must come back to school each day so I can monitor progress and give some class time to work on it. Students have been working for the past two weeks on researching, recording and evaluating data on 3 nations. At this point the majority of students should have determined via the decision-making matrix which nation they have selected as their destination for their big family move simulation. Below are two links to support the homework aspect of the project.  

This first link is the actual project instruction package (students have this in their orange duo-tangs).   

 Grade 7/8 Geography Inquiry Project Instruction Package 

This second link is an exemplar/sample of what the poster presentation could look like.  

 Geography Inquiry Project Sample/Exemplar 

The project is due on Wednesday, December 5th. Students will present their posters to the class from December 5th to the 7th.  

Parent-Teacher Interviews and Teacher-Parent Communication: It was nice to meet many parents this past Friday and discuss in collaboration the learning goals of students. I am looking forward to meeting with more parents on Wednesday night. Beyond formal interview days and nights please feel free to contact me at your convenience should you ever want to meet with me, have a phone discussion, or e-mail me about any questions or concerns you may have.  

Student Work-Sample Portfolio: As is recommended by the Ministry of Education 2010 policy document “Growing Success” (http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growSuccess.pdf) I keep all student marked and assessed work in a class work-sample portfolio to use the assessments “for” and “as” learning.  Students use this portfolio as a tool to develop self-reflective and critical thinking skills, and as a means to use feedback to set learning goals in various subjects. As a result the work needs to stay safe and intact at school. The risk I take in sending individual assessments home each time is that work could get lost and valuable class time would be spent tracking down missing paper. Should you wish to see your child’s assessed work samples at any time you are welcome to do so. Please just send a note along with your child with the request and return the portfolio by the next school day. Although the portfolio is a fairly good indication of how your child is progressing it does not contain my anecdotal and observation notes which complete the ‘on-going’ assessment picture. Again, should you have any questions or concerns about assessments please contact me directly.  

Looking forward to meeting more parents at the remaining interviews, 

Mr. Cutz 

(e-mail: olivier.cutz@ugdsb.on.ca)  

**Reminders:  

!! Please return signed progress reports ASAP! 

!!! Please select and return 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for parent-teacher interviews ASAP! 

AND..... 

1. Parent-teacher Interview Day> Friday, November 23rd (regular school hours) 

2. Parent-teacher Interview Night > Wednesday, November 28th (3:10pm - 8:30pm) 

3. Grade 8’s walk to and visit College Heights and CCVI for high school destination exploration > Monday, November 26th (in the morning) 

Homework 

Homework Pack: I have put together a homework package which contains all of the week’s homework and it is due on Thursday, November 20th. 

It contains:  

1. Language: Exploring Inferences and Identifying Main Ideas 

2. Parent-Teacher Interview Sign-up Forms 

Please indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice for interview times and return the sheet to me ASAP...as in tomorrow (Tuesday).  If your child has a sibling also indicate who that teacher is and I will try to co-ordinate back to back appointments. I will send home a schedule for Wednesday to confirm times. Should the two days being offered not work with your schedule we can arrange for an interview at another time before or after school, or even a telephone interview if needed. I encourage intermediate students to be present at their interviews as a means to take responsibility for their learning and take part in collaborative decision making.  

Looking forward to meeting at the interviews, 

Mr. Cutz 

School Supplies “Qui a...?” Group Oral Presentation on Friday, November 16th 

Here is a youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSjbKgxDLhM&feature=related where students can listen to and practice the pronunciation of various school supplies or en français as we say “Les Fournitues Scolaires”. 

Grade 4/5 > Group Oral Presentation on Thursday, November 15th 

Grade 5 > Group Oral Presentation on Friday, November 16th 

Merci! 

M. Cutz 

**Reminders:  

1. Progress Reports go home > Thursday, November 15th 

1. Parent-teacher Interview Day 1> Friday, November 23rd (regular school hours) 
2. Parent-teacher Interview Day 2 > Wednesday, November 28th (3:10pm - 8:30pm) 
3. Grade 8’s walk to and visit College Heights and CCVI for high school destination exploration > Monday, November 26th (in the morning) 

Homework 

Homework Pack: I have put together a homework package which contains all of the week’s homework and it is due on Friday, November 16th.  

It contains:  

Part 1: French - Verbs exercises (Qu’est-ce que c’est? Qui est-ce?) 

Part 2: Geography -  Physical Features of the Eastern Hemisphere Part B. Asia 

***French Presentations:  

School Supplies “Qui a...?” Group Oral Presentation on Friday, November 16th 

Here is a youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSjbKgxDLhM&feature=related where students can listen to and practice the pronunciation of various school supplies or en français as we say “Les Fournitues Scholaires”. 

I have contacted all parents to give an update of their child’s progress and to answer any questions. It was nice to make this initial contact and gain some insights from the parental perspective. I look forward to meeting with parents in person at the parent-teacher interview days in November. Should the two days (see above in reminders) being offered not work with your schedule we can arrange for an interview at another time before or after school, or even a telephone interview if needed. I will communicate and set up the details for the interview sign up schedule next week. Feel free to leave me a voice mail should you have any questions or concerns. 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz 

**Reminders:  

1. Please sign “Real Life” careers and education simulation game black duo-tang. 
2. Random Act of Kindness Day November 9th. 
3. Progress Reports go home November 15th 

Homework 

Homework Pack: I have put together a homework package which contains all of the week’s homework and it is due on Friday, November 9th  

It contains:  

Part 1: Language - Persuasive Writing Prompt and Graphic Organizer 

Part 2: Geography -  Physical Features of the  Eastern Hemisphere 

I have just a handful of parents to contact this week to give an update of their child’s progress and to answer any questions. If you haven’t heard from me yet, I will contact you at work or at home during the day to respect school business hours. Feel free to leave me a voice mail should you have any questions or concerns. 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz 

**Reminders:  

1. Grade 7 & 8 River Run Trip Form Due asap. The trip will take place on November 1st. Cost is $5. 

1. Intermediate Halloween Dance in the afternoon. October 31st. Cost is $2. 
2. Photo Proofs> Even if you do not want to order photos you must return the proofs sheet.  

Homework 

Homework Pack: I have put together a homework package which contains all of the week’s homework and it is due on Friday, November 2nd.  

It contains:  

Part 1: French - Verbs exercises (regular ER verbs)> Quiz on Friday, November 2nd 

Part 2: Geography -  Cities of the Eastern Hemisphere 

***French Presentations: Students will present their “Halloween Fantômastique” scripts on Thursday, November 2nd. There is a youtube link in the previous blog post to the exemplar where students can listen to and practice their pronunciation. 

I have contacted almost all parents over the month of October to give an update of their child’s progress and to answer any questions. If you haven’t heard from me yet, I will contact you at work or at home during the day to respect school business hours. Feel free to leave me a voice mail should you have any questions or concerns. 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz 

Here is a link to the "Halloween Fantômastique" script video exemplar. It is an original educational French script for elementary students to use for the purpose of practicing Halloween related conversation and the application of regular ER verbs using various nouns and pronouns. Students can substitute the characters' names and costumes with their own names and costumes. 

***Grade 7/8E, 4/5 and Grade 5 will all present on November 1st! 

Merci!

Monsieur Cutz.

Une Halloween fantômastique! 

Stéphane/Stéphanie (S) and his/her younger sibling Jacquie/Jacqueline (J) are waiting for their friends Michel/Michelle (M) and George/Georgette (G) to go out trick-or-treating for Halloween. While collecting up their candy and tricking unlucky neighbours they find themselves in an unexpected and spooky adventure. 

J- Yippee! C'est l'Halloween!

S- Dêpéchez-vous! Il est temps d'aller frapper aux portes et de récolter les bonbons et les friandises!

J- Où est Michel? 

Beep Beep Bip (text message)

S- Tiens, un texto de Michel....qui dit "J'arrive dans trois minutes!"

J- Stéphane, où est ton panier?

S- Ah oui! Et toi, où est ton masque?

J- Regarde, je porte mon masque!!

S- Ah ha!

DING DONG (door bell)

J- Ah, voici Michel! Allons-y Youpie!

S- Magnifique,  Michel! Tu portes un costume de Loupgarou fantastique!

M- Et toi Stéphane, tu portes un costume de vampire sensationel!

J- Tu amènes un ami?

M - Oui, c'est mon voisin George.

G- Wooooooohooooooooo (ghost sound)

J- Wow! J'aime beaucoup ton costume de fantôme, George.

M- Jacquie, portes-tu un costume de zombi?

J- Non! Je porte un costume de Frankenstein!

S - Peu importe! Nous portons tous des costumes fantôm-astiques! On y va, Il est temps d'aller aux bonbons!

Ensemble- They all leave singing.

A few minutes later out in the neighborhood......

S- Oh génial, il y a une centaine de bonbons et de chocolats dans mon panier!

J- Et moi, dans mon panier, il ya une centaine de boîtes de raisins secs....yuk!

M- Maintenant, il est temps d' aller visiter la maison hantée de Jean-Claude Trudeau!

S- Ah oui, ce bonhomme qui a cent ans! Il est effrayant!

J- J'ai peur...j'ai peur!

M- Voici le plan. Nous marchons à sa porte, nous sonnons et nous nous cachons derrière les citrouilles.

S- Ah, ah, fantômastique! Pauvre Monsieur Trudeau!.....n'est-ce pas George?

G- Woooohooooo!

J- J'ai peur...j'ai peur!

M- Allons-y!

G- (George takes off his ghost sheet and says).... Booohaha! (scarry laugh) Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah.... C'est moi qui vous ai bien eus!

M + S- Ahhhhhhh! 

M- Oh Non! C'est lui! C' est le vieux Trudeau!

S- Tout ce temps......... avec nous! Ahhhhh! Vite, à la maison! (They drop their candy and run off). 

Jacquie and Jean-Claude giggle devilishly, give each other a high five, and  pick up the candy on the ground and fill up their baskets. They trot down the street arm in arm singing.

**Reminders:  

1. No School on Friday October 26th. PA Day. 

2. Grade 7 & 8 River Run Trip Form Due asap. The trip will take place on November 1st. Cost is $5. 

3. Intermediate Halloween Dance in the afternoon. October 31st. Cost is $2. 

Homework 

Language- Writing Editorials. Writer’s Workshop Activity. See handout for instructions. (Due Thursday, October 25th) 

Geography -  Political Geography of the Eastern Hemisphere. (Due Thursday, October 25th) 

French - There will be a verbs (regular ER verbs) quiz next week. Details to follow. Start studying! 

I will continue to contact all parents over the month of October to give an update of their child’s progress and to answer any questions. I will contact you at work or at home during the day to respect school business hours. Feel free to leave me a voice mail should you have any questions or concerns. 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz 

**Reminders: 

1. Grade 8 Career Pathways Trip Form Due asap. The trip will take place on October 17th. Cost is $4.  
2. Grade 7 & 8 River Run Trip Form Due asap. The trip will take place on November 1st. Cost is $5. 

Homework 

Language- This will be the last week for our  daily news teams oral presentations and article writing submissions. Students have been notified and can check the posted class schedule for their presentation day for this week. Please continue to follow the established instructions described in previous posts.  

Geography -  Southeast Asia and Africa Continent Maps & CIA World Factbook Statistics Package. (Due Friday October 19th) 

I will continue to contact all parents over the month of October to give an update of their child’s progress and to answer any questions. I will contact you at work or at home during the day to respect school business hours. Feel free to leave me a voice mail should you have any questions or concerns. 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz 

**Reminders: 

1. Grade 8 Career Pathways Trip Form Due asap. The trip will take place on October 17th. Cost is $4.  

Homework 

Language- We will be continuing our daily news teams oral presentations and article writing submissions. Students have been notified and can check the posted class schedule for their presentation day for this week. Please continue to follow the established instructions described in previous posts.  

Geography -  South America and Europe Continent Maps & CIA World Factbook Statistics Package. (Due Friday October 12th) 

Now that I’ve had the opportunity to observe and evaluate each student’s progress in several subject areas I will be contacting all parents over the month of October to give an update of their child’s progress and to answer any questions. I will contact you at work or at home during the day to respect school business hours. Feel free to leave me a voice mail should you have any questions or concerns. 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz 

* Also, Grade 8 Career Pathways Trip Form Due asap. The trip will take place on October 17th.

Thanks,

Mr. Cutz

**Reminders: 

1.No school next Monday, October 8th (Thanksgiving Day) 

Homework 

Language- We will be continuing our daily news teams oral presentations and article writing submissions. Students have been notified and can check the posted class schedule for their presentation day for this week. Please continue to follow the established instructions described in previous posts.  

Geography - Geography Test #1 will be Monday, October 1st.  

We will be starting to plan and begin the first of two geography mini-assignments for this unit. 

French - Acrostic Poem Art Poster due Monday, October 1st. 

Continue studying for the French test based on the work in your red duo-tangs.  

-French Test #1 (reading and writing) will be Wednesday, October 3d. 

-French Oral Presentations “Allô, Château Gâteau!” (Friday, October 5th).  Students do not need to memorize their lines, but need to focus on proper pronunciation and expression.  

We had an excellent Terry Fox Run. We appreciate your support and participation.  

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz 

FRENCH: The French Acrostic Poem Art Poster deadline has been extended until Monday, October 1st.

Thanks,

Mr. Cutz

**Reminders: 

1. Public Health Forms 

2. Walking Permission Form (for local walking distance excursions) asap. 

Homework 

Language- We will be continuing our daily news teams oral presentations and article writing submissions. Students have been notified and can check the posted class schedule for their presentation day for this week. Please follow the instructions below. 

1. Choose a News Story (for your assigned Local, Canada, World, Sports, or Arts reporter roles) from the provided Guelph Mercury or another reliable news source.  
2. Complete and hand in “NEWS STORY ARTICLE INFORMATION EXTRACTOR”. 
3. Complete and hand in “NEWS STORY RETELL/SUMMARY PLANNER” (this is the rough copy). 
4. Complete and hand in your FINAL COPY (handwritten or typed)[150-300words]. 
5. Hand in all three parts and cut out and staple or paperclip the actual article clip from the paper to the package. HAND IN ON THE DAY YOU PRESENT 
6. Practice reading your article out-loud using a loud and clear voice, good pacing and professional tone. Remember to make eye contact with your audience.  

Geography - Start studying for the Geography test based on the first three learning packages. (Geography Test #1 will be Monday, October 1st!). We will be reviewing and taking up questions in class this week. 

French - Acrostic Poem Art Poster (due Friday, September 28th). Start studying for the French test based on the work in your red duo-tangs. (French Test #1 will be Wednesday, October 3d!). Study guide coming soon. 

We had an excellent experience at the Rockwood Conservation Area and greatly extended our skills and knowledge of science, geography, history, physical education, and leadership in a real-life context. A big thanks to parents Mrs. Tetlow and Mrs. Bott for helping out with supervision. 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz 

**Reminders: 

1. Pizza and Milk Forms due Sept 21st 

2. Rockwood C.A. permission form due Sept 20th 

3. Rockwood Trip on September 21st from 9am-3pm. Bring grubby clothes and lunch  

4. Walking Permission Form (for local walking distance excursions) asap. 

Homework 

Geography - if you have not finished Learning Package 3 (Region and Barriers to Migration) during class please complete it for homework. (Due Friday, September 21st) 

Language- We will be starting our daily news teams on Tuesday September 18th. Students have been notified and can check the posted class schedule for their presentation day for this week. Below is a description of the activity. 

DAILY NEWS TEAMS 

Each day, a groups of 5-6 students will orally present the daily news in a newscast format. Each news team will report once a week and rotate through each news role over the course of the unit. If a student is away they will present the day they return to school. In addition to reading their report/retell writing out loud students will be required to hand in their written (150-300 word) news piece summary. Students can use the provided Guelph Mercury newspapers and/or any other print or online newspaper as their information source. Here are the steps for the writing process involved: 

1. Choose a News Story (for your assigned Local, Canada, World, Sports, or Arts reporter roles) from the provided Guelph Mercury or another reliable news source.  
2. . Complete and hand in “NEWS STORY ARTICLE INFORMATION EXTRACTOR”. 
3. . Complete and hand in “NEWS STORY RETELL/SUMMARY PLANNER” (this is the rough copy). 
4. Complete and hand in your FINAL COPY (handwritten or typed)[150-300words].  
5. Hand in all three parts and cut out and staple or paperclip the actual article clip from the paper to the package 

News Team Roles 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz 

Thanks,

Mr. Cutz

HOMEWORK 

Geography - if you have not finished Learning Package 1 (Location and Migration) during class please complete it for homework. Also, complete the absolute location extra practice handout. (Due Friday, September 14th) 

French - memorize and be ready to perform your lines in the French mini-play “Au voleur! Au marché !” (Due Friday, September 14th) 

Language - complete a News Story Summary/Retell (5 part process).  

1. Choose a News Story (either Local, Canada, World, Sports, or Life) from the provided Guelph Mercury. 2. 
2. Complete and hand in “NEWS STORY ARTICLE INFORMATION EXTRACTOR” 
3. Complete and hand in “NEWS STORY RETELL/SUMMARY PLANNER” (this is the rough copy) 
4. Complete and hand in your FINAL COPY (handwritten or typed)[150-300words]. 
5. Hand in all three parts and cut out and staple or paperclip the actual article clip from the paper to the package. (Due Thursday, September 13th) 

Thank you for handing in all forms and questionnaires on time! This class is off to a great start. 

Keep up the great work! 

Mr. Cutz 

LANGUAGE AIMS 

• Newspapers in the classroom (focus on summarizing, writing and oral presentations) 
• Novel Study “The Breadwinner” by Deborah Ellis (focus on comprehension and reading responses) 
• C.A.S.I. reading assessment tool to plot students on a developmental reading continuum.  

GEOGRAPHY AIMS 

Themes: 

-Location & Migration 

-Region, Environment & Barriers to Migration 

-Movement & Effects of Migration on Culture 

Skills: 

-Analyze current events using themes’ frameworks 

-Analyze experiences of and effects on people due to migration 

-Apply the tools of geographic inquiry (maps, charts, diagrams, graphic organizers) to analyze the above 

FRENCH AIMS 

-Review of basic French vocabulary and sentence structures to enable students to communicate orally and in writing. 

Topics: 

-salutations & greetings 

-numbers & calendar 

-school & home 

-preferences & regular “-er” verbs 

ASSESSMENT 

Quiz’s, tests, presentations, assignments, student portfolios, homework and teacher observation are all used to support student achievement. I will use my “weekly updates” on the blog to inform you about upcoming tests, assignments or presentations. 

Thanks, 

Mr. Cutz 

JUNIOR FRENCH CURRICULUM THEMES FOR SEPTEMBER 

Bonjour!  

Here are the themes and topics we will be covering in the Junior French program. The Grade 4’s will be introduced to these themes for the first time while the Grade 5’s will be reviewing and consolidating foundational skills and knowledge. 

GRADE 4 and Grade 4/5 FRENCH AIMS 

-Introduction and review of basic French vocabulary and simple sentence structures to enable students to communicate orally and in writing. 

Topics: 

-salutations & greetings 

-numbers & calendar 

-preferences  

ASSESSMENT 

Quiz’s, tests, presentations, assignments, student portfolios, homework and teacher observation are all used to support student achievement. I will use my “weekly updates” on the blog to inform you about upcoming tests, assignments or presentations. 

Merci! 

Monsieur Cutz 

Stay tuned!

Mr. Cutz

Dear Parents,

     Welcome back! Your child’s homeroom class is 7/8 E in Room 20 located in the intermediate wing of the school. This year your child will have 4 teachers covering the various subjects. Each teacher will use their school teacher blog and/or hard copy newsletters to communicate with you. 

Mr. Cutz (7/8 E homeroom teacher): Language Arts, History, Geography, French, (Drama, and Visual Arts to be integrated in core subjects)

Miss. Clark: Mathematics

Mrs. Markovic: Science, Physical Education & Health

Miss. Yack: Instrumental Music

     Your child will be in Room 20 for the subjects that I teach and they will follow a rotary schedule and travel to the classrooms of their other teachers. Although I will provide duo-tangs, various folders, and booklets I also recommend that they have a binder and use dividers to separate each subject. I also encourage your child to have basic school supplies kept in a pencil case. Coloured pencils will be used in Geography for Term 1. 

     I will update my blog on a weekly basis between Friday and Monday to keep students and parents informed about curriculum themes, homework, upcoming tests, assignments, and general reminders for the weeks ahead. If you have any questions or concerns please telephone me at the school or send a note and I will contact you as soon as possible. In order to help further understand the learning needs and interests of your child please fill in the optional questionnaire on the back of this sheet.

Looking forward to a great year!

Mr. Cutz