Hello Sherwood Grade 8 Families! Hope you are enjoying this lovely fall week. Here is yout weekly update from your grade 8 team!

Grade 8 Weekly Update – October 23 

Here is what we worked on this week: 

Math 

• Students worked on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with rational numbers 

Science 

• Students started their Viscosity Lab. They will have class on Monday to complete the write up. 
• Many grade 8 students have not yet completed their Buoyancy Lab – they must attend tutorial at lunch on Tuesday 

Social 

• Students started their new unit, Time and Place. Students will be writing their paragraphs on Aristocratic Elite within Greece.  

ELA 

• We started our novel study, The Hunger Games. Students are working through inference, symbolism, and content. Students should have read up to the end of Chapter 2. A copy of the novel is on D2L in content-ELA-Novel Study-Hunger Games. 

Upcoming Test(s): 

• Rational Numbers Operations test – Monday, October 26^th 
• Mix and Flow of Matter Unit test – Thursday, October 29^th  

Looking ahead: 

• October 30-Hallowe'en Costume Contest, Pumpkin Carving
• November 11, 12, 13 – No School 

General reminders: 

• Students are expected to bring at least a binder, pencil, eraser, calculator, and lined paper to class daily 
• D2L-Make sure you review content often and follow up on missed tasks 

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🏀 Calling All Sherwood Families! We Need Your Help! 🏀

Our Annual Yeti Basketball Tournament is just around the corner, and we need our amazing Sherwood families to help make this event a slam dunk!

We are looking for parent and guardian volunteers to support our tournament in a variety of ways:

• 🏀 Scorekeepers: Help keep track of the action on the court!
• 🍿 Concession Volunteers: Help serve snacks and refreshments to our athletes and spectators.
• 🚶 Hallway Monitors: Help keep our school welcoming, safe and organized throughout the tournament.
• 🍎 Snack Donations: Contribute snacks, treats or refreshments to keep our athletes and coaches energized!

Whether you can spare an hour, help for a full day or contribute some snacks, every little bit makes a BIG difference!

Our Yeti Tournament is more than just basketball. It's an opportunity to showcase Sherwood's incredible school spirit, sportsmanship and community pride.

Interested in helping? Please SIGN UP HERE.

Thank you for helping make our Yeti Tournament a memorable experience for everyone!

Grade 8 Weekly Update – October 16 

Here is what we worked on this week: 

Math 

• Students worked on adding and subtracting rational numbers 

Science 

• Students completed a Buoyancy Lab (any students who need more time need to come to tutorial on Tuesday at lunch time in the Foods room) 

Social 

• Students wrapped up Worldview Utopia with presentations 
• Next week, we will be starting a new unit: Ideologies 

ELA 

• SWW was on Thursday.  
• Next week, we are starting our novel study: The Hunger Games 

Looking ahead: 

• Monday, October 19- Non-Instructional Day-No School 

General reminders: 

• Students are expected to bring at least a binder, pencil, eraser, calculator, and lined paper to class daily 
• D2L-Make sure you review content often and follow up on missed tasks 
• Tutorials: Every Tuesday students who have missed work, need support or would like to do corrections are welcome to come to the Art Room/Foods Room to see their teachers for help.

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Grade 8 Weekly Update – October 2nd 

Here is what we worked on this week: 

Math 

• Students completed dividing integers as well as problem solving and order of operations with integers 

Science 

• Students completed lesson 7 
• Students completed their mid-unit test 

Social 

• Students worked towards finishing their Worldview Utopia paragraphs. Next week students will work in their groups to develop an artifact that they will present to the class.  

ELA 

• Grade 8 students got up in front of their peers to deliver their Spoken Word Poems. Students also completed a figurative language quiz, and their first word work assessment. Next week students are focusing on the opposite side with a short story within the dystopian genre. 

Upcoming Test(s): 

Looking ahead: 

• Monday, October 12 – No School 

General reminders: 

• Students are expected to bring at least a binder, pencil, eraser, calculator, and lined paper to class daily 
• D2L-Make sure you review content often and follow up on missed tasks. 
• Check grades on PowerSchool

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Sherwood Mural 2027- Sherwood's 70th year!

In 2027, Sherwood School will proudly celebrate 70 years of learning, belonging, and community. To mark this milestone, we are partnering with Calgary-based Blank Page Studio for an Artist-in-Residence project that will bring students together to help create a permanent outdoor mural. Painted in spring 2027, the mural will honour Sherwood’s history and community while reflecting the voices, identities and hopes of today’s students and looking toward the future. Your donation will help us create more than a mural, it will create a lasting legacy designed with our students, for our community, and for generations to come. Please donate HERE.

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Grade 8 Weekly Update – September 25 

 Hello Sherwood Families,

It was amazing touching base with a lot of you last night at Sherburger. We appreciate the dedication to community and loved seeing everyone. It was a pleasure to have you join us and it was a great kick off to an amazing year.

Here is what we worked on this week: 

Math 

• Worked on dividing fractions 

Science 

• Learned about Separating Mixtures, and Solubility 
• Completed Solubility Lab 

Social 

• Students worked on their Worldview Utopia paragraphs. Students will be putting it together next week, prior to working on a group project. 

ELA 

• Students worked on no Spoken Word Poetry. Students will be presenting them on Monday in class. Students must have them completed. If your student is not done it please go onto D2L and access the assignment.

Upcoming Test(s): 

-ELA: Figurative Language Test: Tuesday Sept 29, 2026

-ELA: Wordwork Assessment: Thursday Oct 1, 2026 

 -Science: Mix and Flow of Matter Mid-unit Test: Thursday Oct 1, 2026

-Math: Dividing Integers Test: Friday Oct 2, 2026 

Looking ahead: 

• Wednesday, September 30 – No School 

General reminders: 

• Students are expected to bring at least a binder, pencil, eraser, calculator, and lined paper to class daily 
• D2L- Up and Running! Please check this out if you want more details on classes. Make sure you review content daily and follow up on missed tasks. 

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 Grade 8 Weekly Update – September 18 

 Hello Grade 8 Families! Here is our grade 8 weekly update:

Here is what we worked on this week: 

Math 

• Learned about multiplying integers using a number line, integer chips, and without modelling 

Science 

• Learned about Classifying Matter 
• Completed Classifying Matter Activity 

Social 

• Looked at the 7 Elements of Worldview and applied the life of The Croods to organize their concept of civilization. 
• Next week, students are working on creating their own Utopian Civilization where they get to work in groups and dive into personal ideologies.  

ELA 

• Wordwork daily vocabulary. Students dove into Figurative Language and applied their knowledge in identifying within short stories. Next week, students will work on their own Spoken Word poem.  

Upcoming Test(s): 

• Monday, September 21- Poetry Comprehension ELA 
• Tuesday, September 22 - Multiplying Integers 

General reminders: 

• Students are expected to bring at least a binder, pencil, eraser, calculator, and lined paper to class daily 
• D2L- Up and Running! Please check this out if you want more details on classes. Make sure you review content daily and follow up on missed tasks.  
• SHERBURGER on Thursday September 24th from 4:00pm-6:30pm
• Spirit Week next week! Monday-Tacky Tourist, Tuesday-Anything but a backpack, Wednesday-Wild Hair Day, Thursday-2000s Throwback.
• Friday, September 25 – No School 
• Wednesday, September 30 – No School 

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Grade 8 Weekly Update – September 7-11

Math 

• Reviewed adding/subtracting integers 
• Played a multiplication card game 

Science 

• Learned about the Particle Model of Matter as well as States of Matter 

Social 

• Introduction to Worldview. Students watched The Croods and analyzed what the term civilized means. Students are looking for next week at the 7 elements of Worldview and how we can compare societies.  

ELA 

• Students worked on their Poetry unit focusing structure and rhyme scheme. Students are wrapping up their Bio Poems and will start Figurative Language next week.  

Looking ahead: 

• Tuesday, September 15 – basketball tryouts (2:45 – 4:00) 
• Friday, September 18 – Terry Fox Run---We are collecting money for the Terry Fox Foundation. To make the event more engaging, students who bring in $2.00 will be entered into a draw for prizes. The more money our school raises, the more teachers they can slime! 
• 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 
• D2L- Up and Running! Please check this out if you want more details on classes. Make sure you review content daily and follow up on missed tasks.  

Have a great weekend!

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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.