8-8's Homeroom Homepage
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” —Nelson Mandela
January Check-In
January 18th, 2023
We are well into the Middle Ages in Socials, covering the Battle of Hastings and what changes took place in Europe after that pivotal moment. We are also still steaming through our novel...Hopefully done in time for Romeo and Juliet for Valentine's Day...
Pink Shirt Day is coming, check out the new style as designed by the Europe Trip...order online from link below
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December Check-In
December 13th, 2023
We are deep into the Holidays Hype now, please... let's keep it together till December 22nd
Report cards are submitted and will go home before the holidays if you want to check in and see who has been naughty or nice--please feel free to email me for a pre-report card chat.
Language Arts we did an awesome job with our first compare and contrast formal essay, and we are now working on our novel Touching Spirit Bear.
We have also been doing a side project looking at Coast Salish Art--
November Check-in
November20th, 2023
We are quickly coming to the end of the first unit for social studies. We have covered roughly five centuries, from the waning days of the Romans to the emergence of the Franks, the Anglo-Saxons and their migration into England, and the omnipresent scourge that was the Vikings. We have had two pre-tests in this unit and will have a final test on Friday 24th. Please make sure to study and make the most of the notes.
Language Arts we have been focusing on classroom presentations and we are working toward our first compare and contrast formal write that will compare the novel, The Ocean at the End of the Lane and Coraline. We should have our essay done for the last week of November.
This will be the majority of work that will evaluated for the first report card. If any concerns arise, please do not hesitate to reach out by email or if you want to have a sit down we can schedule it.
Island Sexual Health Talk
Each year we have ISH talks in grade 8. A copy of the letter we send home is here
Parent Teacher Night
October 4th and 5th are early dismissal days so we can have parent-teacher interviews. Please use the link to here to schedule a time that works for you.
If you cannot make it this week or would like to choose another time and have a virtual meeting that can be arranged.
Looking forwards to meeting with you!
English, Social Studies, Home Ec and Homeroom 8-8
Royal Oak Middle School 2023-2024
Teacher Mr. David Lloyd
dlloyd@saanichschools.ca
September 6th, 2023
Hello,
Division 8-8 Families and Students!
Welcome to 8-8. I am David Lloyd and I will be your child’s Homeroom, English, Social Studies and Home Ec teacher this year. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.
Contact
If you need to contact me, the most efficient and quickest way is to:
Email me at dlloyd@saanichschools.ca. I am linked on both the Royal Oak website and my classroom homework page. Please remember to include your child’s name as well. Also, if you could please add me to your “safe list” so you can receive emails from me, I would be most grateful.
Partner teachers:
Math and Science: Alissa Fugitt afugitt@saanichschools.ca
French: Myra Lepp Mlepp@saanichschools.ca
PE Ben Stanchfield bstanchfield@saanichschools.ca
Student Services: Heather Wiggins hwiggins@saanichschools.ca
The Curriculum
English
Typically we will work through multiple media as the year progresses: from short stories and novels, to film, plays and poetry. We will focus on responding to literature and being able to discuss and write about it in class. We will be doing peer reviews of written work and actively working on our writing skills.
Typically we cover new information, concepts, and ideas in each lesson. Therefore, it would be most beneficial for students to regularly attend class, be prompt and ready to learn when the class begins, and have all the materials and supplies needed. Students who miss classes are expected to catch up on the missed lesson and homework.
There is a final exam, in June, for this course that is cumulative and will cover topics that we cover over the year...so don’t throw out your notes.
Social Studies
Social Studies we will be focusing from 700-1700 CE. We will be looking at a variety of topics ranging from:
geography
social, political, and economic systems and structures
scientific and technological innovations
philosophical and cultural shifts
exploration, expansion, and colonization
Many of the topics covered in class will require note-taking and discussion, as well as readings from texts. Assessment will be made on a combination of projects, class work, written assignments and unit and tests. Students who miss classes are expected to book appointments or come to tutorials to catch up on missed lessons.
There is a final exam, in June, for this course.
Materials
Materials each student should bring to class every block: pencils, erasers, blue or black pens, calculator, coiled notebook or keytabbed notebook, pencil crayons, and binder.
Chromebooks are used heavily at ROMS and later at Claremont. It is my SUGGESTION that students who have their own personal Chromebook ( or laptop) please bring it to classes. This is NOT on the school supply list and by no means do I expect families to purchase one for class.
We may utilize smartphones depending on behaviour and circumstance in class...within reason...with reservations... (can you sense my hesitation?)
Tutorials, Appointments, Office Hours, Study Club
In addition to the ROMS Study Club, I am often in the classroom by 8:30 AM in the morning and at lunch if students need extra help. I am also available by “appointment.” Simply email me (or have your child email me) and I can arrange a time to meet with your child independently to work with them.
The Paperwork
We start the school year with homework for parents that includes 13 forms for you to peruse and return a number of them back to the school. I know it is a huge amount of forms, but most just require a read-through and signature.
❏ Introduction to Parents- simply keep it for your information.
❏ Student Verification Form (White)- Please confirm all information is correct.
❏ Emergency Release - Please complete.
❏ Emergency Care Kit- Please make a kit and include this form in the Ziploc bag.
❏ G-Suite Tools)- Please sign.
❏ Media Opt Out- Only sign if you do NOT want your kid in the media.
❏ Personal Information Opt Out- Only sign if you do NOT want your kid on school-related websites.
❏ Code of Conduct- Please read the ROMS website and sign.
❏ ROMS PAC Volunteers - Please complete if you are able to help.
❏ Drivers InfoSheet- Please complete if you will be driving with any school activity.
❏ School Locks & PAC Donation- coming next week.
❏ School Closing Procedures- Parents keep.
Upcoming important dates
The next few weeks of September will be pretty busy with:
Sept 20 th--Early Dismissal and meet the teacher
Sept 21st --Life Touch Photo Day
Sept 22nd --First Non-instructional day of the year
Sept 27th TBA--Terry Fox Day (we will be having an all-grade run and donations to the Terry Fox Foundation)
Thur, Sept 29th-- 1st Pizza Day of the Year
Thur, Sept 29th--Stat holiday (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
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