In Social Studies...

...we are now diving into Canadian geography! Our study will include the provinces, territories, capital cities, bodies of water and natural regions of Canada.

Today, students tried to recreate the borders between the provinces and territories on a blank Canadian map.

Reminder!

It's your last chance to bring in canned goods and non-perishable items for the SOUPER BOWL!

Homework Alert!

CFOO Presentations start tomorrow!

Team Challenge!

Today's team challenge was to build the tallest free-standing tower possible using only newspapers!

From the Math Department...

As part of our study of percents, students chose a survey question to ask their classmates. They then converted the answers into fractions, decimal numbers and percents.

CFOO!

In Français, it's time for another CFOO (Le Club Fabuleux des Orateurs et Oratrices)! 

This is a public speaking "club" that will help students improve their oral French skills through short speeches.
This time around, students can choose any one of the presentation options that they have not already presented. They will prepare their short oral presentation, fulfilling all of the criteria (listed on the page they have in their binder).
Students should also keep in mind eye contact, volume and expression during their presentation.

The CFOO Presentations will take place on Tuesday, April 24th and Wednesday, April 25th.

It's a Whiteout at Ness!

Homework Alert!

Speechtastic Presentations start tomorrow!

From the English Department...

In English Language Arts, we have been exploring poetry, by reading a variety of poems and picking out our favourite verses.

We also worked together to write some collaborative poetry.

From the Math Department...

In Math, we are learning about percents. Yesterday we drew our names and calculated the percent, the decimal number and the fraction of each letter.

Today, in collaborative groups, we drew pictures representing different percents. For example: draw 10 animals, 50% are small and 60% have tails.

Pink Shirt Day!

Thanks to those who wore pink today to stand up against bullying.

In Français, we discussed the meaning of the day and ways to stand up to bullying.

Pink Shirt Day!

On Wednesday, April 11th, 

wear a pink shirt 

as a symbolic way 

to stand up against bullying!

Book Reviews!

Before Spring Break, students chose a novel and wrote a book review. Their writing has finally been published and is now displayed on their lockers for students and staff to read!

Speechtastic!

It's time for another Speechtastic!

This time, students are preparing a Persuasive Speech. They have chosen a topic and are planning a 2-5 minute speech to convince the audience of their opinion. They should be sure to have an introduction, a middle (with all their arguments supported by details) and a conclusion.

Students are reminded to add their personality and really make the speech their own!

Presentations are Thursday, April 12th and Friday, April 13th.

The Souper Bowl!

Ness Middle School is participating in the Souper Bowl from April 2 - 25th.

It's a showdown: Grade 6s vs Grade 7s

Who will bring the most canned food for Winnipeg Harvest?