Sunday 24 November 2013


Assalam Alikum


Reminder:
Grade 7 will have a Math Quiz on Monday  November 25th in lessons 2.2, 2.3 and 2.6 (Ratio, Rates and Percentage)
On Thursday  November 28th they will have a Math Test in Unit 2. It includes ratio, rate, percentage and using long division and multiplication of decimals.

Use the following link for revision http://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-7

Monday 11 November 2013

History Test - Thursday covering Chapter 2 "The Society of New France"

Chapter 2 History Review
The Society of New France

Understand following to help study for your test:

Ø  the different levels of people in the society of New France (the hierarchy)
o   who was in charge in France, and who was in charge in New France
o   what groups were at the bottom of the hierarchy and why
Ø  how New France was governed and names of key officials in New France
o   what were some responsibilities of the governor, who was the famous governor, why was he famous, what things did he do for New France
o   what were the responsibilities of the intendant, who was the first intendant of New France, why was he important, what did he do
Ø  Where did most citizens live in New France and why?
Ø  How the Catholic Church was run
o   who were some of the key officials of the Catholic Church
o   who was the first bishop, what were his roles and responsibilities, what did he do for the Catholic Church of New France

Ø  how was the economy set up – what were ways that New France tried to increase its wealth

Terms you should know:
·         hierarchical society
·         viceroy
·         commoner
·         bishop
·         diocese
·         parish
·         lay organization
·         census
·         indentured servant
·         mercantilism
·         triangular trade

Updates from Tr. Nancy

Dear Parents,
Assalamu Alaikum

We have finished the Sources unit in ResearchReady. As a result, the students had a quiz last Thursday. Next Thursday,November 14, 2013, they will receive their quiz, and we will discuss it together, inshaAllah.
In addition to the quiz discussion, we will be starting a new unit on Internet 101.


This unit consists of the following:

*      Structure of a URL;
*      Real -World Scenario: Searching in the Subdomain;
*      Top-Level Domains;
*      Real-World Scenario: What’s the TLD? ;
*      Who Can Publish on the Web? ;
*      Real-World Scenario: Climate Change;
*      Wikipedia;
*      Real-World Scenario: Is it Accurate? ;
*      The Invisible Web;
*      Real-World Scenario: Invisible Information.

At the end of this unit, there will be a quiz. Although we discuss the subject matter before the lessons are given, it is of the utmost importance that the students complete all the lessons as they are given.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact by telephone or by email.

Sincerely,
Nancy-Ann Brethour

Wednesday 6 November 2013

Reminder: Language Arts Test on the Short Story "The Necklace" this Monday

Reminder about the upcoming test on the short story "The Necklace". The test will be on Monday November 11th, 2013. Here's what you need to know: 

-plot line diagram 
- comprehension questions covered in class
- vocabulary sheet
- key terms such as: irony, characterization, and contrast
-Theme
- Most importantly: be able to support your opinions with proof from the text!

Happy studying :)

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Updates from Tr. Nermin

Alhamdulilah! We have finished memorizing suratul Jum’aa and we are now in the middle of Suraht Assaff. The final memorization test in Surat Assaff will be on Monday, November  25th, 2013, Insha’Allah.

Please encourage your child to memorize by listening to Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Akhdar using the website below:


Masha’Allah Grade 7 has put an amazing effort in memorization. May Allah reward them. We had some shining Quran reciters for the month of October. Congratulations  to the best reciters and memorizers of the month of October:


1-      Yusuf
2-      Rawan
3-      Zackarya
4-      Sarrah
5-      Jalal
6-      Sayeda
7-      Mohammed R.
8-      Rowayna Najjar

9-      Zainab
10-   Ali 
11-   Mohammed A.
12-   Mariam A.
13-   Nada


Saturday 2 November 2013

Reminder: Comparison Essay Due Monday

Language Arts: Reminder that the Comparison Essay on the lives of Helen Keller and Malcolm X are due Monday. Don't forget the essay should be typed, double spaced, and should include a proper title page.

Happy Writing :)