Grade 8 Weekly Update – September 4 

Here is what we worked on this week: 

Math 

• Reviewed fractions and decimals 

Science 

• Reviewed lab safety and the scientific method 
• Please ensure Lab Safety forms are signed and returned 

Social 

• Worldview starting next week 

ELA 

• Reading stories, creating vision boards that focus on goals for our grade 8 year.  

Tests/Quizzes 

•  N/A

Looking ahead: 

• Wednesday, September 9 – Picture Day 
• Thursday, September 10 and Tuesday, September 15 – basketball tryouts (2:45 – 4:00) 
• Friday, September 18 – Terry Fox Run 
• Thursday, September 24 - Sherburger (meet the teacher) 

General reminders: 

• Students are expected to bring at least a binder, pencil, eraser, and lined paper to class daily 
• Athletic Tryout Authorization Form 
• Human Sexuality Form 

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Welcome to Grade 8 at Sherwood School!

Welcome to a new school year at Sherwood! We are so excited to welcome your child(ren) to Grade 8 and to have the opportunity to learn and grow together this year. 

Our First Day 

Our first day of school is Monday, August 31, 2026. Students will meet in their homeroom at the beginning of the day.

Supervision begins at 7:40 a.m., and school starts at 7:55 a.m. Grade 8 students will enter and exit through the West Foyer Door.  

Staying Connected 

We will regularly update the Grade 8 blog with what we are learning, classroom activities, important reminders, field trips, upcoming events, and dates to remember. Please reach out whenever you have a question, concern, or something you think would help me better support your child. You can access the blog through the Sherwood School website: 

https://sherwood.cbe.ab.ca/classes 

Arrival and Dismissal 

Our regular school hours are: 

Monday to Thursday: 7:55 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
Friday: 7:55 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Morning supervision begins at 7:40 a.m.

Supplies  

Students in grades 7-9 are expected to bring their own school supplies to school and to class each day. Here is the essential list to start the year.  A pencil case they can carry their supplies in will be helpful. Please let us know if you require support in obtaining supplies.  

• Pencils 
• Erasers 
• Highlighters 
• Binder 
• Dividers 
• Lined paper 
• Hilroy lined journal (for learning lab) 
• Scientific calculator (please label with student name)  
• Dry erase markers (Thin tip) 

Throughout the year, students may also require:  

• Pencil Crayons 
• Pencil Sharpener 
• Fine-tip Sharpie 
• Glue sticks 
• Scissors 
• Graph paper 

A water bottle students can bring from class to class is also helpful, and all students REQUIRE indoor shoes for PE; Crocs or slippers are not permitted.  

Looking Ahead 

Grade 8 is a very important and fun year as we get ready for high school and celebrate the time students have spent at Sherwood. The Grade 8 team will regularly update the Grade 8 blog with what we are learning, classroom activities, important reminders, field trips, upcoming events, and dates to remember. Please reach out whenever you have a question, concern, or something you think would help me better support your child.