Room 204
Dixon Grove JMS, Grade 8A
Welcome to Room 204 (8A) at Dixon Grove Junior Middle School
Bookmark this website to keep up-to-date with events happening in our Grade 8 classroom and in our school.
Getting started
What you need to know before you explore this class website:
Assignments and activities. This site will be updated every Monday. Each week, a paper version of the Weekly TO DO will be posted in the classroom. It will give you an idea of what will happen that week, as well as all the assignments and tasks that will be covered or due. You can download an extra copy of the Weekly TO DO from Google Classroom if you misplace your copy or if you need to view it from home.
Calendar of events. The "Calendar" tab on this site includes classroom and school-wide events and dates.
Documents you can download. If you need another copy of a classroom document, you will be able to access most of them from the "Documents" tab, above.
Links to interesting websites. Included on this page are links to school and TDSB websites, homework help, and games.
Contact Ms. Liang. Click the "Contact" link to send me a direct message (NOTE: I usually respond after 8 pm, and I only respond to school-related messages. If you or your parents need to speak to me about something more in-depth, email me to make an appointment at school.)
About Ms. Liang
I moved from New York City to Toronto in 2002. I’m both an American (go easy on those anti-American jokes and comments, please!) and a Canadian. People are always asking me to name the differences between New York and Toronto; I always answer, “It’s greener here.”
I wasn’t always a teacher. When I started attending university, I thought I'd eventually want to become a doctor or a scientist, so I studied science and math.
Going to school opened my eyes to so many other opportunities! I finished my studies, but chose to become a musician ... which is probably the most challenging and satisfying jobs I had (before teaching, of course). I found that playing French horn wasn’t the easiest way to make a living, but I can brag that I’ve performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
Later I went back to school and became a fundraiser for music education, theatre, and environmental organizations. My former careers have allowed me to explore my passions and help to define who I am as a teacher.
In class, I want to help my students focus on two things: developing critical thinking and listening skills and communicating effectively. Hard work is an absolute requirement, but we will definitely have fun, too! Remember to ask good questions and get ready to be challenged.
