Important Links to Google Classroom and Online Math Homework Help

By visiting Google Classroom, you will be able to find some of our class assignments, due dates, graphic organizers etc. As well, some of the class texts are posted here.
https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MTc0MjE2Mjc5Nzda

Online Math Homework Help is a great online resource for help with your math homework! You can work with a live tutor in a message style format. :)  Assistance is available Sunday to Thursday: 5:30 - 9:30

https://homeworkhelp.ilc.org/ 

Have a Very Merry Eco Christmas

Some of our students have been looking at how we can reduce the impact of our holiday celebrations, on the environment.

Check out our /Eco table at Wednesday night's Holiday Concert. Additionally, here are some great links you might want to have a look at. There are some great ideas for creating a beautiful season with far less waste.

Waste generated in Canada at Christmastime, according to The Toronto Star

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/12/28/canadians-will-throw-out-540000-tonnes-of-wrapping-paper-and-gift-bags-this-christmas-season.html

Some great solutions to consider!

https://sharingdepot.ca/2017/12/11-zero-waste-wrapping-techniques-for-holiday-gifts/?fbclid=IwAR0Lh_noSnJLx_hJKpZelRXKxpe1kTEoc5vxtETNVXNj_pgHn-UVD_AkAJs

https://www.makechange.aspiration.com/articles/2017/11/25/6-sustainable-gift-wrap-alternatives-your-friends-and-family-will-love?fbclid=IwAR1KgpmbsTkDmetTX8X9xKGxhim8CKxlCDdhSZnhuYAk8tTRoys0NRzdjUM

http://www.livinggreenbarrie.com/eco-library/green-christmas/dreaming-of-a-green-christmas/?fbclid=IwAR0-YegtlzKApfsvS2EEf4irjupv-4N7rDGw6LFH2psxTBXVYNYHQ6NAb8M

https://www.flare.com/shopping/zero-waste-gift-ideas/

Enjoy your holidays!

Harvest Dinner!

Room 115 is in the process of preparing its annual Harvest Dinner.

We have been learning about local, seasonal and sustainable farming, in geography class. We have also been learning about micro and macro nutrients and how to plan for healthy nutrition, in health class. We have done some mathematical data collection, organization and display around the class's favourite healthy food choices.  As part of our learning, we will be participating in a hands-on experience where we prepare and enjoy a harvest dinner together.

Thank you to the families for contributing an item toward this dinner!

GBDSS Transition Activity Schedule

Check out all the upcoming events hosted by GBDSS to help support our students with their transition to secondary school!

2018-2019 Transition Events

Date	Event
Week of October 29nd	Day in the Life at GBDSS (school visits)
Week of November 26	Picture Yourself a “BEAR”
Multiple Dates TBD by Classroom Teacher Invitation	Science Club
Week of January 14th January 14- Feb.15th	Elementary School Visits Elementary Special Education Visits
February 20th	Gr 8 “Bear Day”
February 20th	Grade 8 Parent Night
April 2nd	Elementary Hockey Tournament
April 9-12th	“Little Mermaid” Dramatic Arts Production
May (TDB)	Sports Day Invitational
August 28th	Grade 9 Orientation Day

Want to see all the great things happening in our school? Follow our social media accounts using the hashtag #GBDbears

Guidance Department Chair: Andy St. Amant astamant@scdsb.on.ca

Student Success Teacher: Dylan Seca dseca@scdsb.on.ca

Special Education Chair: Amy Keny akent@scdsb.on.ca

Awesome 8s Generated Happenings at Bayview

Equity and Inclusion

It’s Socktober!

Throughout the month of October, Bayview will be collecting socks to help keep our
homeless population warm over the coming winter months. If you are interested in
participating, please have your child drop off a pair of new, warm socks into the Socktober
box , located in the front hall.

Eco Schools

The Eco Bears are Back to Protect Our Cubs!

Winter Clothing and Halloween Eco Swaps

As a way to limit the impact on our landfill sites, Bayview will again be hosting a Winter
Clothing Swap. In addition, we will be adding a Halloween Costume Swap! Thanks to
Mrs. Nicoll for the idea for this great new addition to our swaps!

How Does It Work?

Simply bring or send in any of your child’s outgrown, gently used winter wear (coats,
hats, scarves andmittens or gloves) or any Halloween costumes that your may be
finished with.You can place them in the designated area in the library. Then help
yourself to anything your children or your family’s or friends’ children can use. Save
our environment and save some $$$. It’s a win, win!

October is Here!

It's already October and the Grade 8s are full into some awesome activities. You can stay informed about some of the big initiatives that are happening at Bayview, with the Grade 8s leading them by following the "Ongoing Initiatives" list, on the right hand side of the screen.

It was great to meet and visit with so many families at Bayview's Open House and Barbecue. If you weren't able to make it in, I look forward to connecting with you in the future.

I do not yet have anything new to report on regarding the Ottawa trip but will send you information as soon as it's available.

Welcome to the 2018 / 2019 school year! 

I hope you will find this blog useful for accessing information important to the Grade 8 class in Ms. Young's room. Here, you may find upcoming events, homework assignments, student communication etc.

The grade 8s have had a great start to the school year and we are looking forward to a very positive year. A big thank you to all families for getting our information and permission forms back so quickly! 

You can expect to be receiving information on the Grade 8 trip to Ottawa within the next few weeks. If you are planning for your child not to attend, please let the school know as soon as possible, as the numbers will effect our planning and potentially costs.

Graduation dates will be provided to you as soon as possible.

Looking forward to meeting some of you during our Meet the Teacher and Barbecue evening on Wednesday, September 26th.

If you need to contact Ms. Young directly, the email is gyoung@scdsb.on.ca . Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.