Everyone! Tomorrow is a PD day. Please only come if you have an interview with me! And yes, if your parents have booked an interview with me I EXPECT you to accompany them.
Technology in the classroom form signed and brought in.
Report card signed and brought in - pretty please. With sugar on top.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 12
7/8A: REPORT CARDS. NOW. BRING THEM BACK. I'M READY TO BREATH FIRE...
All classes: if I have given you Technology use forms, please get them signed and put them in the envelope that should be in your room by the blackboard. These forms will allow us to use your own technology for EDUCATIONAL purposes during classes.
All classes: if I have given you Technology use forms, please get them signed and put them in the envelope that should be in your room by the blackboard. These forms will allow us to use your own technology for EDUCATIONAL purposes during classes.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012
7/8A:
Please bring back Technology form signed ASAP.
The following people owe me:
Report Card Envelopes: Cole, Eric
Report Card signed by parent: Trent
Both: Justin, Ethan, Kevin, Alexis, Brooklyn
A HUGE thank you to Mr. Jeff Neale and to Lane for fantastic presentations yesterday in Advisory. Jeff was so interesting. Here are some things he was talking about, so if you want to follow up, you can:
- Jackie Cochran: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqueline_Cochran
- the movie, the Right Stuff: IMDB
- Air Cadets 121 Red Arrows Squadron in Guelph: The Red Arrows
- Soaring Club north of Arthur: Soar
- The Avro Arrow: Arrow
And a huge thanks to Lane. A marine biologist!! Very, very cool. Thanks for sharing your passion with us!
Please bring back Technology form signed ASAP.
The following people owe me:
Report Card Envelopes: Cole, Eric
Report Card signed by parent: Trent
Both: Justin, Ethan, Kevin, Alexis, Brooklyn
A HUGE thank you to Mr. Jeff Neale and to Lane for fantastic presentations yesterday in Advisory. Jeff was so interesting. Here are some things he was talking about, so if you want to follow up, you can:
- Jackie Cochran: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqueline_Cochran
- Air Cadets 121 Red Arrows Squadron in Guelph: The Red Arrows
- Soaring Club north of Arthur: Soar
- The Avro Arrow: Arrow
And a huge thanks to Lane. A marine biologist!! Very, very cool. Thanks for sharing your passion with us!
Monday, November 19, 2012
MOANday, November 19, 2012
Ugh. Did you ever have one of those days? Well, today was one for me!
For those of you who are curious why we have a poster in our room that states: Be a donkey, not a horse,
it is because a horse looks for a leader in times of trouble. Horses are wonderful pack animals that will follow their leader anywhere. This can be great if you want train or ride. However, donkeys are different. They think for themselves; they do not look for a leader or exhibit 'crowd/group behaviour'. They assess each situation and decide cautiously what is best for them. And, they are not afraid to stand and fight.
In a bullying situation, think like a donkey, not a horse. Don't follow the leader, go with the crowd or run when you see danger. Take a stand. Defend yourself and others. Have you ever seen a flock of sheep in a field and one donkey grazing around with them? That is because farmers know: if there is danger (coyotes, for instance), a donkey will stand and fight for their pasture, protecting their 'right' to be there. They protect their comrades as well - the sheep!
So, in a bullying situation, be a donkey. Don't be a horse.
Class 8B: Sorry that Science period was not very productive. Our efforts will be rewarded, however, as WE GET TO USE OUR TECHNOLOGY NEXT CLASS!!! Mr. Slater said yes to our request for using stop-motion apps to record our MITOSIS videos. Your job is:
1. to take home the technology form I am going to give to you tomorrow, get it signed and bring it back ASAP.
2. bring your iPod, phone, etc.. next class ONLY if you: a. got your paper signed and, b. chose to do the stop motion video for your final cell task.
3. Check out some FREE Stop Motion Apps. There are tons out there. I use NFB pixSTOP for my iPad. See which app looks easiest to use for our purposes.
Class 7/8A:
- PINK DAY TOMORROW!!! THE MOST PINK WILL WIN A PRIZE!!!
- You need to hand in your missing assignments. Tomorrow. By 9:00 AM. You know who you are!!!
- Let's set up an emergency phone tree tomorrow during first break so we can use it in case, well, of emergencies!! Anyone want to take that on???
- Language: We will be creating our very own Websites tomorrow.
For those of you who are curious why we have a poster in our room that states: Be a donkey, not a horse,
it is because a horse looks for a leader in times of trouble. Horses are wonderful pack animals that will follow their leader anywhere. This can be great if you want train or ride. However, donkeys are different. They think for themselves; they do not look for a leader or exhibit 'crowd/group behaviour'. They assess each situation and decide cautiously what is best for them. And, they are not afraid to stand and fight.
In a bullying situation, think like a donkey, not a horse. Don't follow the leader, go with the crowd or run when you see danger. Take a stand. Defend yourself and others. Have you ever seen a flock of sheep in a field and one donkey grazing around with them? That is because farmers know: if there is danger (coyotes, for instance), a donkey will stand and fight for their pasture, protecting their 'right' to be there. They protect their comrades as well - the sheep!
So, in a bullying situation, be a donkey. Don't be a horse.
Class 8B: Sorry that Science period was not very productive. Our efforts will be rewarded, however, as WE GET TO USE OUR TECHNOLOGY NEXT CLASS!!! Mr. Slater said yes to our request for using stop-motion apps to record our MITOSIS videos. Your job is:
1. to take home the technology form I am going to give to you tomorrow, get it signed and bring it back ASAP.
2. bring your iPod, phone, etc.. next class ONLY if you: a. got your paper signed and, b. chose to do the stop motion video for your final cell task.
3. Check out some FREE Stop Motion Apps. There are tons out there. I use NFB pixSTOP for my iPad. See which app looks easiest to use for our purposes.
Class 7/8A:
- PINK DAY TOMORROW!!! THE MOST PINK WILL WIN A PRIZE!!!
- You need to hand in your missing assignments. Tomorrow. By 9:00 AM. You know who you are!!!
- Let's set up an emergency phone tree tomorrow during first break so we can use it in case, well, of emergencies!! Anyone want to take that on???
- Language: We will be creating our very own Websites tomorrow.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Friday, Nov. 16, 2012
7/8A: Geek Squad tryouts start on Monday! Bring your laptops in if you have one (and even if you find it doesn't work with our wifi Scott - Ms. Preston can fix it I think!)
Do not forget your Report Card please!
Grade 7 Science Classes: You should have at LEAST 5 entries for your ecosystem journals. AND, the Biome in a box is due on Wednesday!
AND REMEMBER: BE A DONKEY, NOT A HORSE!!!
PLEASE REMEMBER!!! I would like to meet with you and your parents for an interview. Please book your appt. online or call me and I will book you in!
Do not forget your Report Card please!
Grade 7 Science Classes: You should have at LEAST 5 entries for your ecosystem journals. AND, the Biome in a box is due on Wednesday!
AND REMEMBER: BE A DONKEY, NOT A HORSE!!!
PLEASE REMEMBER!!! I would like to meet with you and your parents for an interview. Please book your appt. online or call me and I will book you in!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012
7/8A: Well done on your stories! Some of you are writing novels!! We will share what we have tomorrow and for those of you that need to keep writing... do it! And just make sure to add my name to the people you thank when you publish your first book!
8C Science: We enjoyed the Covenant House Assembly today; however, we need to get those labs in to me. Please hand them in to me ASAP. Thanks.
8C Science: We enjoyed the Covenant House Assembly today; however, we need to get those labs in to me. Please hand them in to me ASAP. Thanks.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012
Grade 7/8A:
Progress notes went home today. It would be wonderful if you and your parents could discuss and write your comments on the bottom portion of the second page and send back. We will have an opportunity to discuss the progress note tomorrow, together.
I have gotten away from checking the agendas this week. Please bring it in tomorrow, signed, with your reading recorded.
I look forward to discussing ME to WE day with you, also. It was an incredible day. Maybe Trent and Cole would like to tell you about it!
Progress notes went home today. It would be wonderful if you and your parents could discuss and write your comments on the bottom portion of the second page and send back. We will have an opportunity to discuss the progress note tomorrow, together.
I have gotten away from checking the agendas this week. Please bring it in tomorrow, signed, with your reading recorded.
I look forward to discussing ME to WE day with you, also. It was an incredible day. Maybe Trent and Cole would like to tell you about it!
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