Welcome to Class 81
and Mrs. Farnand's Homepage!
Welcome to Class 81's website!
Homework and assignments can be found listed by due date in the calendar below. In most cases, you will find additional information posted on Class 81's Google Classroom. I highly recommend downloading the Google Calendar app to your phone, and adding the Class 81 calendar so that you can access homework and important dates from your device.
A word about technology:
A word about technology:
The Grade 8 classroom is a mix of different teaching strategies. I balance between traditional "pen and paper" activities with the use of technology. We are very fortunate to have a Chromebook for each student - and of course, they are welcome to bring their own preferred laptop.
The Grade 8 classroom is a mix of different teaching strategies. I balance between traditional "pen and paper" activities with the use of technology. We are very fortunate to have a Chromebook for each student - and of course, they are welcome to bring their own preferred laptop.
Please note that cell phones are NOT a suitable replacement for a laptop/Chromebook when completing any work digitally (online).
However, phones are great for Google Apps (see below) including Google Calendar - especially when not at school.
However, phones are great for Google Apps (see below) including Google Calendar - especially when not at school.
