Unit 3 Food and Nutrition Test

Unit 3 test will be on Thursday, November 20th.  Topics include vegetarianism, Agri-foods, agricultural processes, local foods, farmers markets and more.  

Unit 1 Quiz - Food and Nutrition

There will be a unit quiz on Thursday, September 18th. Don't forget to review your notes!

Welcome Back - Fall Semester 2014

Welcome back from summer vacation. Harvest season is right around the corner.  Looking forward to all the amazing fruits and vegetables that the Halton Region Farmers have to share.

Mid Term Reports
Mid term report cards will be sent home on Friday, November 8th.

5 Week Progress Reports and 24 Hour Foods Journals

I would like to inform you that 5 week progress reports will be handed out to all grade 9 classes and all students with a mark under 60% on Thursday, October 10th.  Some teachers will email a copy to you on Wednesday.  Other teachers will provide a hard copy in class on Thursday to those students affected.  I plan to do both.  
On another note, students were given the first part of a major assignment today.  They must keep a 24 hour food journal that is due on Tuesday October 15th.  However, if it is done earlier they are to hand it in so that we can begin to make corrections.  They need to record the foods that they are eating and the exact amounts.  Please encourage them to use measuring tools such as measuring cups, spoons and scales when possible.  (It is not necessary to have a scale for this assignment).
Thank you for your support in helping complete the 24 hour journal.  It will lead to a diet analysis.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Julie Smintich
Family Studies Teacher
IRHS

Please be reminded that there will be a Machine and Sewing Safety quiz on October 3rd!!!

4 reasons why you should eat breakfast - Healthy eating advice from Herb...