Grade 8 Parent NightSeptember 2016
Who to contactClassroom teacher
Val Hayes, Karen Kilpatrick, Wendy Diomis, Grade 8
Counsellors
Mark Woloshen, Vice Principal
Grade 8 Spirit DayBreakfast with their teachersGroup photo & T-ShirtsLINK Leaders LessonSession A – pre-selected activities (shown on
wrist band)Mario’s LunchSession B – same as Session ASession C – same as Session ASession D – same as Session A
Top 10 Reasons why Grade 8R.O.C.K.S. at SDSS
10. Link Crew Welcoming Assembly11. Meeting new friends from other elementary schools and
other Districts12. We can leave campus at lunch! 13. Full Lockers – I have not been locked inside it yet and my
mom won’t nag me to clean it up!14. Academies, Sports, & Clubs – Hockey and Soccer, School
Teams, too many clubs to list – GO SUNDEVLIS!15. Fine Arts and Applied Skills Classes16. Getting different teachers and different classes17. Flex Time - Homework so far is easy!18. The cafeteria is finally open ! When are the Calzones
being served?19. Wednesdays– Get to sleep in!
TOP 10 Things Grade 8’s do not like so far about SDSS…10.Classes are long – 70 minutes is a long time!11.Carrying all those books12.Getting lost – the math and science wing do not
connect!13.Classes are far apart – lots of walking14.Losing money in the vending machine15.½ lockers!16.School starts so early!17.There is only 6 minutes between classes!18.The long line up at the “cool” water fountain19.From the biggest last year to the smallest this
year!
What SDSS Staff say about our new Grade 8’s – Class of 2021.They are so young!They are politeThey are so energetic – even in A & E Blocks!Eager to learn and excited to be here!We look forward to getting to know them
better.
The Responsible StudentPE LockerKeep track of textbooksCell phone use and securityValuables at schoolBe responsible onlineSelf Advocacy
How Parents Can HelpLet your child advocate for themselves Establish regular study timeCommunicate with the teachersAttendance – let us know when your child will
be away – call in, text, note to office etc.Use Parent Connect and the school website to
stay up to date – you can even message teachers through Parent Connect.
Get InvolvedAthleticsTimers & ScorekeepersClubsVolunteeringAttend events, cheer on teams, arts shows,
plays, music nights, etc.
Snowdevils Ski Club8 Tuesdays at Grouse Mountain2 days at Blackcomb https://
grousemountain.com/early-bird$175 membership + $25 Volunteer
Commitment Fee
Connect With UsStudent agenda book and app (SDSS Sun Devils)Parent & Student ConnectTeacher websitesDaily announcementsSchool website http://sd.deltasd.bc.ca/Staff emails (@deltasd.bc.ca)Meet The Teacher September 22Parent Teacher Interviews (Jan.)Course planning evenings (Feb.)Other Events, ie. Plays, Music, Art Shows, etc.
Library Learning CommonsSouth Delta Secondary School
Ms. Sharon Doyle
Library Learning Commons
Library
BooksPlace to studyMostly quiet or
silent
Learning CommonsGathering place to share
learningTechnology … iPads, netbooksDigital learning resourcesEbooksTeacher help for research,
note taking and writingDynamic collaboration with
classroom teachers
Individual Study
Individual Study
Group Study and Projects
School Library ProgramVariety of print and online reading materialsReader advisory to help connect students to
quality reading materialsSpace for readers and learners to connect
Supports for Learning and Literacy
Family Literacy Variety of reading materials easily accessed Family connecting over reading materials,
news, and daily events Model reading
Beyond Print
Academic databases for reference ebooks, journals, magazines and newspapers
Resources for Parents
Study Help
Suggested Reading Lists
Library Learning CommonsStudy Block
Mostly grades 11 & 12Attendance not takenStudents choose to use
library space for quiet and silent study
Access to computers and mobile devices
Access to print and digital learning resources
Teacher help for research, note taking and writing
Flex Time
All grades are welcomeSign up for Flex Time might be
necessaryStudents choose to use library
space for quiet and silent study
Access to computers and digital devices
Access to print and digital learning resources
Teacher help for research, note taking and writing
Resource CollectionFictionNon-fictionEasy ReadingGraphic novelsFrench language First Nations
CollectionTechnology support
and toolseBooksStudent project
supplies
sdss library – we’re the first hit
Library Learning Commonsmost days 8 - 4
Parent Advisory Committee
Grad Class of 2021!!
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