Checking Grades on PowerSchool

Video explaining the 1-4 system: https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/curriculum/assessment-and-reporting/Pages/default.aspx

How to check grades in PowerSchool: https://cbe.ab.ca/support/Documents/MyCBE-K-9-Attendance-Assignment-Information.pdf

Grade 8 Weekly Update – November 21st 

Here is what we worked on this week: 

 

Math 

  • Multiplying and Dividing integers, including modelling 

 

Science 

  • Viscosity Lab 
  • Mix and Flow of Matter Unit Test 
  • Reviewed checking grades on PowerSchool, finding content on D2L, and checking the Grade 8 Blog 
  • Had a work period to catch up on any missing work or to redo and get support on any past work 

 

Social 

  • The students worked on their Silk Road notes, inventions, reading (8-1)
  • The students finished up their European maps and completed their chapter 1 notes for the Renaissance (8-2)

 

ELA 

  • Students worked on their resume writing (8-1)
  • Students worked on their introductions and body paragraphs for their essays they are writing for the Rotary Scholarship program. (8-2)

 

Looking ahead: 

  • Please take a moment to check PowerSchool and go through assessments with your student. It is always a great time to sit down with your student and help them organize their binder. 
  • Parent Teacher Conferences will be November 27th and November 28th. We are happy to accommodate a phone call if you need – just book in through the system and email the teacher you would like to call you to let them know the best number to reach you at. 

 

General reminders: 

  • Grade 8 TA Time: Tuesdays at lunch in Room 25. Students who need support with their learning are welcome to visit their teachers during this time. This is a great opportunity to advocate for themselves, catch up on missed work, or receive small group support. 

Grade 8 Weekly Update – November 7th/14th 

Here is what we worked on this week: 

 

Math 

  • Students completed integer review 
  • Students completed an assignment for Representation of Data 

 

Science 

  • Students learned about Pressure an completed a Buoyancy Lab 

 

Social 

  • Students worked on their Renaissance Europe mapping assignment (8-2)  

 

ELA 

  • Students worked on their Resumes and began learning the process of writing an informative essay in preparation for the Rotary Scholarship Application 

 

Looking ahead: 

  • Please take a moment to check PowerSchool and go through assessments with your student. It is always a great time to sit down with your student and help them organize their binder. 
  • Parent Teacher Conferences will be November 27th (4:30 pm to 7:30 pm) and November 28th (8am to 1pm). 


Grade 8 Weekly Update - October 31st

We were glad to see students back in our classrooms and learning this week. We are working to reestablish routines and to refocus on the academic year ahead. 

 

Here is what we worked on this week: 

 

Math 

  • Completed Lessons 1 and 2 for Representation of Data unit 
  • There will be an assignment for students to complete on Monday 

 

Science 

  • Students reviewed Density and learned about how to calculate density 

 

Social 

  •  Students began their unit on the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (8-2)
  • They worked on their black plague flyer that will be due next Tuesday. (8-2)
  • 8-1 started their unit on the Renaissance and focused in on the Middle Ages.

 

ELA 

  •  Students began working on their work resume and the good copy of their resume will be due on Wednesday. (8-2)
  • We will be moving forward with cover letter writing next week. (8-2)
  • This week 8-1 we reviewed paragraph structure.

 

Looking ahead: 

  • Students will begin a new cycle in Learning Lab on Monday focusing on building their literacy skills. 
  • Athletics will resume next week, with basketball teams returning to their regularly scheduled practices. 
  • Please take a moment to check PowerSchool and go through assessments with your student. It is always a great time to sit down with your student and help them organize their binder. 

 

General reminders: 

  • Fall Break - Nov. 10-12; classes resume Nov. 13 
  • Grade 8 TA Time: Tuesdays at lunch. Students who need support with their learning are welcome to visit their teachers during this time. This is a great opportunity to advocate for themselves, catch up on missed work, or receive small group support. 




Acknowledgement of Risk Student Science Safety Form

Student Science Safety Contract


Dear Sherwood Families,

We are so happy to see familiar faces today, considering the circumstances.  Thank you to those families that have reached out with kind words of welcome and support.  This means the world.

I know that there are many questions about classes and extra curriculum and what these will look like moving forward.  CBE principals are scheduled to meet tomorrow and will receive more information then.  We will then pass along the same information to Sherwood families.  In the meantime, should you have any questions, please consult the CBE Labour Action Page.

As we move forward together, our focus is to reconnect, reassure and refocus on supporting learning and wellbeing for all.

A quick update for Halloween this Friday-we welcome costumes so long as the following expectations are met:

·       No masks covering the face

·       No weapons or toy weapons

·       No mocking of other cultures

·       Costumes should be in good taste

Thank you,

Brenna Fraser, Principal


October 3rd Update

Math 

  • Completed Rates and Ratios unit 
  • All students should be bringing a calculator to class daily 

 

Science 

  • Completed Lesson 7: Density 

 

General 

  • We will see you after the strike (hopefully soon!) 

 

Please consider these resources if you are in need of immediate assistance. 

  

911 Emergency Services – Fire, Police, Ambulance 

If you have any immediate or emergent concerns about someone’s wellbeing including a suicide attempt or imminent harm to themselves or others please phone 911. Operators, EMS, and police are trained to respond to and support people who may be in stages of mental distress. 

  

Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids – lunches can be picked up at designated sites within Calgary to support food security. For information, please visit https://bb4ck.org/strike-response/  

  

The Summit – An AHS youth facility that offers walk-in counselling appointments with no referral needed. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/summit/summit.aspx 

1015 – 17 St NW 

587 534 7200 

  

Sheldon M. Chumir Health Center - Urgent Mental Health walk-in clinic 

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1064160&serviceAtFacilityID=1099658  

1213 - 4 St SW 

403 955 6200 

  

South Calgary Health Center single session therapy - Single session therapy available for clients of all ages 7 days per week by appointment only. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?serviceAtFacilityID=1018206 

31 Sunpark Plaza SE 

403 943 9374  

  

Eastside Community Mental Health Services – emergency individual and family counselling. Same-day appointments are available. 

403 299 9699 

https://www.woodshomes.ca/programs/eastside-community-mental-health-services/ 

  

Distress Center Calgary – 24/7 mental distress and suicide hotline, available through phone or text. 

403-266-4357 

https://www.distresscentre.com/ 

  

Access Mental Health 

1 844 943 1500 

Speak with a Mental Health Therapist who will triage your needs. This is through Alberta Health Services and is free of charge. The website with related resources is https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/page11443.aspx 

  

The Alex Youth Health Center – the ALEX is great with supporting youth through various aspects of their health including physical and mental. https://www.thealex.ca/program/youth-health-centre/ 

  

Alberta 211 – Similar to 311 and 811, dial “211” to speak with a trained social worker who can connect you to a variety of community supports including housing, financial, wellness, food, and others. 

211 

https://ab.211.ca/ 


September 26th Update

Math 

  • Please check PowerSchool for up to date grades (Transformations test and Ratios test) 
  • Students should bring a calculator, pencil, and  binder to class daily 
  • Completed up to and including Lesson 3: Rates 
  • Test on Rates and Ratios on Friday, October 3rd

 

Science 

  • Please check PowerSchool for up to date grades (Mix and Flow of Matter mid-unit test, Classifying Matter Activity, Solubility Lab) 
  • Completed a Solubility Lab 
  • Wrote a mid-unit test for Mix and Flow of Matter 


 

Social Studies

  • This past week in Social Studies the students started to develop their rough draft of their worldview essays. On Wednesday next week, they will be starting the good copy. This will be due on October 3rd.

 

ELA 

  • This past week in ELA, the students wrapped up their Grammar unit and will have a unit test on Wednesday. 

 

General 

  • No School on Monday and Tuesday!
  • Buy your Sherwood SWAG!