Science 7 lava flowing video

This video shows the consistency of the lava that flows out of an erupting volcano. Note how it has a bit of thickness to it, as the mantle does not flow as quickly as the outer core (to answer a question asked in class today).

Comp 8 - Nature quote

Hi Computers 8! The order of business today is to finish your "shadows and sunshine" assignment. When you are finished that, move on to the nature assignment described below:

Choose one of the following quotations:

"In summer, the song sings itself."
- William Carlos Williams

"My profession is to always find God in nature."
- Henry David Thoreau

"All seasons are beautiful for the person who carries happiness within."
- Horace Friess

"Sounds of the wind or sounds of the sea
Make me happy just to be."
- June Polis

"Each moment of the year has its own beauty . . . a picture which was never before and shall never be seen again."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"If one daffodil is worth a thousand pleasures, then one is too few."
- William Wordsworth

"The earth laughs in flowers."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The ocean . . . cold and wild the surf, rushing in to overwhelm the beach, the wind, stinging my cheeks, enveloping me in total freedom."
- Scott Holman


Choose a nature photo from Google Image Search that will complement the quotation you have chosen. Please be sure that the resolution of the photo you choose is high enough that you will be able to edit it with accuracy and that it won't be too "crowded" once you add your effects to it.

You can choose the effects you add to the photo. Remember that sometimes less is more. Some suggestions:

- selective colouring (turn the photo to black and white or sepia and paint back on some original colour)
- selective boosting (turn down the saturation of the photo, boost the picture, click "reverse effect" and then paint back on some boosted colour)
- text emphasis (pick out an important word or phrase in your quotation and change its font, colour, and/or size)
- vignette
- soften
- any other effect(s) that you deem appropriate

When you are finished, save your file as "Lastname, nature quote" and hand it in to my drop box.

Happy editing, you creative beings, you! :o)

Online safety

To go along with the online safety presentation by Rob Nickel that we were fortunate enough to attend on Wednesday, here's the address to use to check in on your Windows Live profile (if you have a hotmail e-mail account, etc.):

http://members.msn.com/youraddress123@hotmail.com

Just use your own e-mail address after the last slash in the address and it should pull up your profile if you have one. In addition to upping our security settings on facebook, this is a good place to check if you're concerned with how much of your personal information is out there on the net.

Stinkin' cute!

How much do I love these little monkeys?! They are the cutest ever, and I am admittedly biased.... but here they are anyway in case you would like to admire them as much as their proud Auntie Lauren does!

Band Music Festival rehearsals

There are only 4 rehearsals left for Level 3 and 4 bands before Music Festival. It is important that you know and can play your part for both pieces, as our groups are small and each voice plays a part (no pun intended) in the success of our ensembles.

Here are the specific spots that need the most attention for each group:

Level 3:

Atlantis Overture = section beginning at m. 70, rit. sections

African Festival = (will check measure numbers when I am not updating my blog from home!) :o)

Level 4:

Invicta = m. 53-61, 62-124

Canticle = m. 69-102

Har har har

Who sits outside all year long, and is most definitely Irish?

Patty O'Furniture!

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

Comp 8 - Shadows and Sunshine

Hi Comp 8!

Today's assignment is to choose an appropriate photo from Google Image Search (or from your own collection of photos, if you have one) that would complement the following quote:

"Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in one's own sunshine." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

The technique we will be experimenting with is that of changing the TEXT to emphasize certain words. This can be achieved by creating multiple text boxes so that youcan change the size, colour, and font of certain words.

For this assignment, I would like you to emphasize the words "shadows" and "sunshine."
Save it as "last name, shadows sunshine" and submit it to the drop box.

Here is the sample that I edited in class with you (8I). You can click to enlarge it if you wish.

IP 20/30 Gr. 8 portrait template options

2 options:

1. Change to head size B and use template #202.

2. Stay with head size C, use the 306 templates for both the left and right pages, delete all the bottom element boxes but one, and reshape that one to accommodate the group class photo.

Science 7 Exam - Tuesday March 15th

Just a reminder that your Science exam is on Tuesday, March 15th in period 3. If you did not receive a review sheet due to absence, here are the review questions we worked on in class. These questions and answers will be due at your exam on Tuesday.

1. What is the difference between a mechanical mixture and a solution?

2. If a solvent still has room to dissolve more solute particles it is called a/n ____________________ solution.

3. If a solvent has no more space between its particles to dissolve more solvent it’s called a/n _______________________ solution.

4. When making rock candy we had to create a supersaturated solution. What is the definition of a supersaturated solution?

5. What is the difference between an element and a compound?

6. We made juice in Science class and it tasted great. It was a solution that had just the right mixture of juice crystals and water. What kind of a solution did we create? Dilute, concentrated, saturated, or unsaturated? Circle one.

7. Another name for a homogeneous mixture is ____________________________ .

8. Another name for a heterogeneous mixture is ____________________________ .

9. Name three (3) ways that mechanical mixtures can be separated.

10. Give one example of how components of a solution can be separated.

11. Using the Particle Theory of Matter, explain 3 ways in which you can speed up the rate of dissolving for a particular solute.

12. Orange juice from concentrate (in a can) is an example of a concentrated solution. What does this mean in terms of the amount of solute/solvent in the mixture?

13. What is the term given to the amount of solute (in grams) that can be dissolved in a certain amount of solution?

14. What is the unit of measurement of concentration?

15. Which of the following is more concentrated? A solution of 10g of drink crystals dissolved in 50 mL of water, or a solution of 25g of drink crystals dissolved in 100mL of water?

16. If a saturated solution has a concentration of 20g per 100mL of water, how many grams of the solute could be dissolved in 50mL of water?

17. Why are solutes generally able to dissolve faster in hot water than in cold water? Use the Particle Theory of Matter to support your answer.

18. When solute particles do not bind with solvent particles and therefore cannot be dissolved, the solute is considered _________________.

19. True or false: Glass is a pure substance. (Circle one)

20. Identify at least two raw materials used in making glass.

21. True or false: Soap is a type of detergent. (Circle one)

22. What is a surfactant?

23. Name two components of toothpaste and explain their purpose.

24. What is meant by the term biodegradable? Give one example of a material that would be considered biodegradable, and one that would not.

Rivier students at the PA Kiwanis Music Festival

Music Festival dates and times for Rivier students

VOCAL

(Rivier Academy auditorium)

Sunday, March 13^th @ 1pm

· Maddi Sutor and Michelle Kent – Shenandoah

· Miss Campbell, Kayleigh Smith, Janice Manning, Megan Fournier – And So It Goes

· Maddi Sutor – Wiegenlied

· Olivia Boden – Fruhlingsleid Op. 8, No. 6

Sunday, March 13^th @ 7pm

· Brenna Feher and Tracy Feher – Shenandoah

· Miss Campbell – Habanera from Carmen

· Michelle Kent – O Little Lambs, Where Do You Sleep?

· Brenna Feher – Lazy Summer

· Brenna Feher and Jordan Feher – A Couple of Swells from Easter Parade

· Miss Campbell and Kayleigh Smith – What is This Feeling? from Wicked

Monday, March 14^th @ 9am

· Michelle Kent – Van gli effluvi de le rose

· Maddi Sutor – Star Vicino

· Olivia Boden – Spring Op. 56, No. 3

· Brenna Feher – O Cessate Di Piagarmi

Monday, March 14^th @ 1pm

· Grade 8 – Le Corbeau et le Renard / Ah! Ah! Ah! Rhinoceros

· Amanda Loeffen – Lullaby

· Amanda Loeffen – Coconut Man

· Maddi Sutor – Cloud Shadows

Monday, March 14^th @ 7pm

· Danika Nickel – Beauty and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast

· Michelle Kent – Home from Beauty and the Beast

· Olivia Boden – Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid

Tuesday, March 15^th @ 1pm

· Rivier Academy Choir – Early One Morning / Fare Thee Well, Love

· Brenna Feher – She’s Like the Swallow

· Danika Nickel – Skye Boat Song

· Maddi Sutor – Papillon, tu es volage

· Michelle Kent – No quiero casarme

Tuesday, March 15^th @ 7pm

· Maddi Sutor – I Enjoy Being a Girl from Flower Drum Song

· Brenna Feher – Wouldn’t It Be Loverly from My Fair Lady

· Miss Campbell – Adelaide’s Lament from Guys and Dolls

STRINGS

(Rivier Academy auditorium)

Wednesday, March 23^rd @ 7pm

· Harshina Brijlall – Concertino I

· Harshina Brijlall – Two Rigadouns

Thursday, March 24^th @ 9am

· Violet Haddad – Zum Gali Gali

· Jordan McEwen – Sword Dance

· Marielle Dyer – Baa Baa Black Sheep

Thursday, March 24^th @ 1pm

· Rivier Orchestra 10 – Snake in a Basket / Theme from First Symphony

· Rivier Orchestra 20 – Holiday Special / Doin’ the Double Stop Blues

· Rivier Orchestra 30 – March of the Mathemagicians / Along the River

· Claire Michalishen – The Merry Widow Waltz

· Janessa Fouillard – Finale from the First Symphony

· Danika Nickel – Popular Song

· Janessa Fouillard and Claire Michalishen – Pachelbel Canon

· Jordan McEwen and Violet Haddad – Liza Jane

· Quinn Cappelletto – God’s Tender Mercy, Chandos Anthems No. 9 Mvt. 6

· Emma Eaton – German Folk Song

· Emma Eaton – French Folk Song

· Janessa Fouillard – Vive L’Amour

· Danika Nickel – Chance Meeting

· Amanda Loeffen – Listen to the Mockingbird

JUNIOR PIANO

(Upper Hall, Calvary United Church - 114-25^th St. E)

Monday, March 28^th @ 7pm

· Erin Thompson – When Rivers Flowed on Mars

Tuesday, March 29^th @ 9am

· Marielle Dyer – Jig

Wednesday, March 30^th @ 7pm

· Erin Thompson – My Funny Valentine

· Chandra Hollands – Cool

INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR PIANO

(Sanctuary, Calvary United Church - 114-25^th St. E.)

Tuesday, March 29^th @ 7pm

· Janessa Fouillard – Prelude in b, Op. 28, No. 6

Wednesday, March 30^th @ 9am

· Marielle Dyer – Slippin’ Around

Wednesday, March 30^th @ 1pm

· Erin Thompson – Verso in e

· Janessa Fouillard – Etude Allegro

Thursday, March 31^st @ 7pm

· Erin and Lauren Thompson – The Water is Wide

BAND

(Rivier Academy auditorium)

Tuesday, April 5^th @ 1:30pm

· Rivier Level 3 Band – Atlantis Overture/African Festival

· Rivier Level 4 Band – Invicta/Canticle

INSTRUMENTAL

(Messiah Lutheran Church - 1796 – 15^th Ave. E)

Monday, April 11^th @ 7pm

· Katie Brooks – Pan

· Katie Brooks – Sonata in G, Op. 2, No. 1 L’Henriett

· Katie Brooks and Miss Campbell – Duetto No. 2 from Op. 74

· Miss Campbell, Val Olsen, Gord Surkan, and Uffe Vors – Four English Folk Songs (I. The Dark Eyed Sailor, II. Just As the Tide was Flowing, III. The Lover’s Ghost, IV. Wassail Song)

Plain and simple!

Is it spring yet?!......

IP 20/30 yearbook ladder assignments 2010-2011

2010-2011 Yearbook Planning

1. Full-size page of Rivier (Bishop Pascal entrance from street) - Miss Campbell

2. Principal’s Address - Camille

3. Blessed Mother Rivier (full picture and paragraph) - Kat

4. Staff portraits (including Marion Aquatics) – Miss Campbell

5. Staff candids - Miss Campbell

6. 7C portraits and class picture - Rikkeal

7. Grade 7 candids - Miss Campbell

8. Grade 7 candids - Karalee

9. Grade 7 candids - Karalee

10. 8I portraits and class picture - Karalee

11. 8M portraits and class picture - Dani

12. Grade 8 candids - Calla

13. Grade 8 candids - Calla

14. 9O portraits and class picture - Liz

15. Grade 9 candids - Jamie

16. Grade 9 candids - Tristen

17. Grade 9 camping trip - Tristen

18. 10T portraits and class picture - Kat

19. Grade 10 candids - Camille

20. Grade 10 candids - Camille

21. Grade 10 candids - Camille

22. 11K portraits and class picture - Brianna

23. 11C portraits and class picture - Joanna

24. Grade 11 candids - Brianna

25. Grade 11 candids - Joanna

26. 12S portraits and class picture - Calla

27. Grade 12 candids - Liz

28. Grade 12 candids - Rikkeal

29. Grade 12 candids - Rikkeal

30. Grade 7 Volleyball/Grade 8 Volleyball - Claire

31. Senior Volleyball - Claire and Jill

32. Grade 7 Basketball/Grade 8 Basketball - Claire and Karalee

33. Senior Basketball - Claire and Karalee

34. Curling - Rikkeal

35. Badminton - Claire

36. Junior Track - Miss Campbell

37. Senior Track - Miss Campbell

38. Full page photo - TBA

39. Terry Fox walk - Caitlin

40. SLC President’s Address - Jill

41. SLC candids montage (elections, spirit days, etc.) - Jill

42. SLC Executive - Jill and Miss Campbell

43. SLC Class Representatives - Jill and Miss Campbell

44. Spirit Day (Freshie Day) - Kat and Camille

45. Spirit Day (TBA) - Kat

46. Spirit Day (TBA) - (open)

47. Spirit Day (TBA) - Michelle

48. Amnesty - Rikkeal

49. Extra page (TBA) – (open)

50. Junior/Senior Book Club - Tristen

51. Art Club/Green Club - Tristen

52. 2-page spread of entire school photo - Miss Campbell

53. 2-page spread of entire school photo - Miss Campbell

54. Variety Night - Calla

55. “Mama Mia!” school trip - Jamie

56. School dances - Michelle

57. School dances - Caitlin

58. School ski trip - Jill

59. Full page ski trip photo – Jill

60. School Celebrations/Religious Life - Karalee

61. Student Life (TBA) - Tristen

62. Student Retreat - Kat

63. TBA – (open)

64. Band - Miss Campbell

65. Orchestra - Miss Campbell

66. Choir - Jamie

67. Jazz Choir - Caitlin

68. Narnia cast and crew list - Liz

69. Full page Narnia photo – Liz and Miss Campbell

70. Narnia candids - Rikkeal

71. Narnia candids - Rikkeal

72. Grade 11 Europe trip - Brianna

73. Grade 11 Europe trip - Brianna

74. Grade 11 Europe trip - Joanna

75. Grade 11 Europe trip - Joanna

76. Residents - Camille, Kat, Claire, Calla

77. Residents - Camille, Kat, Claire, Calla

78. Final Assembly and Awards - Dani

79. Final Assembly and Awards - Dani

80. Final Assembly and Awards - Claire

81. Final Assembly and Awards - Claire

82. Valedictorian Address - Camille

83. Grad Class of 2011 (full-sized formal photo) - Liz

84. Grad photos and write-ups - Calla

85. Grad photos and write-ups - Calla

86. Grad photos and write-ups - (open)

87. Grad photos and write-ups - (open)

88. Grad formals - Michelle/Dani

89. Grad mass - Caitlin

90. Grad exercises - Liz

91. Grad awards - Caitlin

92. Grad Banquet - Jamie

93. Grand March - Jamie

94. Grad Dance/Candids - Dani/Michelle

95. Grad Dance/Candids - Dani/Michelle

96. Full page yearbook team photo - Miss Campbell

HILARIOUS!!!!!

8M/8I Picnik highlights - "Colour and Quote"

Hi girls! Here are a few Picnik highlights from the "Colour and Quote" assignment. I love seeing what you come up with each week!

Fruit by Tiana

Cupcake by Brenna F.

Crayons by Kayle

Marbles by Courtney

Umbrella by Celynne

Ballet by Olivia

Way to go girls!