Lundi, le soleil, la chaleur

So today, Ms Q. was in for Monsieur Wanie. It was hoped that all students worked well and made some progress on all assignments and projects... and no one got in trouble this time!

However, Monsieur Wanie has heard that that turned out not to be the case as many students refused to cooperate and work on the assigned tasks. Monsieur Tancredi and Monsieur daLuz had to come up twice each to establish peace and outline the rules... So there will be trouble when Monsieur Wanie returns!

Milestone checks tomorrow!

Vendredi, un peu chaud toujours...

This morning, a group of students presented their group project. It was very well done with some very funny parts and some good participation from students in other classes and even a teacher performance! Well done kids!

Students then worked on their solo projects. Some students have great work on the way, others haven't done so much... 87 had their group milestone check, most student's projects are looking good so far...

Later in the day, students worked on the classroom railway. There is still the city background to finish and the hill with the tunnel to paint. Monsieur Wanie will be picking up the last bits of track this weekend to finish off the loop around the room...

Jeudi, il fait chaud en classe encore...

This morning, students in 86 and 87 worked on their group presentations. In the afternoon, both classes had their group work milestone check.

As well in the afternoon, Monsieur Wanie outlined the last assignment of the term, a "Courte Histoire en bande dessinee", in other words a short story in comic book form. The FIRM due date for this assignment is June 25th.

Mercredi, il fait chaud!

Wow, it is sweltering in the classroom.

Today, 86 and 87 worked on their solo projects and submitted their classwork for a milestone check.

In the afternoon, 86 worked on the classroom railroad. They built some hills and did some painting.

And in the last part of both double periods, Monsieur Wanie took students outside for some fresh air...

Mardi, le retour de la longue fin de semaine.

This morning, students in 87 handed-in their last "Histoire" assignment. Some students were in early this morning to ask for extensions until Thursday... 87 also had some time to work on their Solo Presentations and made some great progress on the classroom railway...

In the afternoon, many students from 86 were out of class filming for their group or solo projects.

Both 86 and 87 received a form today that needs to be filled out at home regarding June 28th, graduation day. Parents or guardians must circle either "yes" or "no" to allow their child to miss the afternoon's classes to prepare for graduation. Parents and students must also decide wether their children will be participating in the Graduation Celebration at Villa Columbo.

Vendredi, presque la fin de semaine.

The pool is open today!

First thing in the morning, students in both 86 and 87 did some work on their last "Histoire" chapters.

Later in the morning, 87 had a double period in which they worked on the classroom railroad.

In the afternoon, 86 had their pool period and most students swam.

Due next week:
1) "Histoire, Prise 2"
2) Milestone checks of the presentations.

Jeudi, la piscine est ouverte!

So, it appears that the pool is repaired and open today! 86, bring your swim stuff tomorrow!

A big congrats go out to all the participants in yesterday's concert, it was a big hit! Big thanks also to Monsieur Ulmann and Madame Josipovic for inspiring all the musicians.

Today, 86 and 87 had their first "milestone check" for the French and Histoire presentations. And in the afternoon, both classes worked on the French folders that are due to appear in the folders tomorrow!

Mercredi, plein de musique...

Today, classes were fully involved in rehearsals for the spring concert.

In class, for the first period, students worked on the latest French folders. During the second period, students had a chance to work on their French and Histoire presentations. Monsieur Wanie explained the concept of marking milestones for evaluative purposes and gave students some further guidelines for their projects.

The afternoon was pretty much devoid of classes, given that there was a full concert rehearsal.

Mardi, un peu gris...

This morning, Monsieur Wanie outlined the questions of the last "Histoire" chapter. Surely, students must be happy that the "Histoire" textbook will be handed-back next week!


Later in the day, students put some order into their file-folders. The idea was to take a look at what assignments are still missing and do a self evaluation for the term. All assignments that are currently in the folders have been graded and Monsieur Wanie is starting to compile marks for the final reports. The end of the year is coming up soon!

Students, take note: There will be two presentation assignments to be researched and completed before the end of the year... one for French, the other for histoire. Keep in mind that these assignments will have a direct impact on your year-end reports, so they must be completed with care!

Lundi, le soleil.

Today Monsieur Wanie came back from the weekend to find out that several of his students got themselves into trouble on Friday. It's amazing what happens on any given day at school! Hopefully for those students, they understand that their participation on the Camp Arowhon trip is in jeopardy and that their behaviour will be monitored until the day of departure. It is imperative that students conduct themselves in a manner that doesn't put their safety at risk and that they use common sense and good judgement!

That aside, today students worked on the art assignments for the classroom railroad, both the good copies of the previously submitted mock-ups and the cityscape background...

And students also worked on the latest French Folders.

It was also the due-date for "Histoire, Chapitre 12" so most students handed-in their assignments by placing them in their respective folders in the file-cabinet. This week is the file self-evaluation, so hopefully students are up to date in their assignments.

Vendredi, chez le dentiste.

Hopefully students took great care today to work on their assignments with the supply teacher... Monsieur Wanie was away again!!

Anyway, next week will be a week of work and play. Get ready!

Jeudi, soleil ou pluie?

So, today was another day of work on the "modern artist" assignment. It's great to see the progress made in class on the students' different pieces. There are many really well-interpreted canvases.

Students assembled their latest French folders, "La plage", "Le camping et la peche" and "Le temps".

Tomorrow, Monsieur Wanie will be away yet again. There will be a double period for each class to finish-up on the artwork, it's due on Monday! And classes will also have time to work on the latest French folders...

Mercredi, mi-semaine mouille...

Today, both classes 86 and 87 worked very well on their modern artist assignment despite some students forgetting their supplies. A big thank you to parents who scrambled to the art store on such short notice. It seems the students didn't mention this project 6 weeks ago when it was first begun!

Anyway, the day went by with a great deal of progress made on the assignments. Hopefully we'll get to do some more work on the classroom railway, time is running out for it to get up and running...

Mardi, frais dehors.

This morning, 86 worked on their modern artist assignment. Tomorrow, students will need to bring their paint and supplies to work on the good copy.

In the latter part of the morning, 87 missed their pool periods because of the broken "main pool pump" and somehow got into trouble with the supply teacher in Ms Gesner's classroom. As such, Monsieur Wanie had a few words with them and then 87 went to the library to research the modern artist assignment.

Both Monsieur Tancredi and Monsieur DaLuz came in yesterday to talk to classes about some behaviour issues. Students, it is important to abide by school and common sense rules regarding behaviour so as not to get into or create trouble.

Lundi, soleil...

Monday, a chilly one! Many students did not get all their work done on Friday with the supply teacher! So this morning 86 and 87 are playing catch-up to try to get their work done...

A few students came in early to ask for extensions on their "Histoire, chapitre 11" that was due today...

"Histoire, chapitre 12" is due a week Monday (the 17, May)
P316-341
Questions:
VTC#1,2,5,7
ATC#1,3

Monsieur Wanie went over all the questions of the new "Histoire" chapter with both classes today...

Vendredi, soleil et pluie.

Does anyone ever like going to the Dentist?

Monsieur Wanie would much rather have been at work!

Anyway, both 86 and 87 had a solid day planned for them today. A little work on the new French folders, a little work on the computers in the library and a little work on the "Histoire" unit due on Monday!

Hopefully, everyone has a safe weekend!

Jeudi, beacoup de vent.

Today, students in 86 and 87 picked up their lates French Folder, with "Chapitre 23: Au theatre et au cinema, Chapitre 24: Au concert", and "Chapitre 25: Les sports". "Chapitre 22: A la maison" is due to be handed-in on Monday.

Students were reminded of the "Histoire, Chapitre 11" assignment due on Monday and the last two chapters due shortly thereafter.

Tomorrow, students will begin the rough drafts of work on a "Modern Artist" art assignment that everyone began a few weeks back. On the go already art-wise is the good copy of the railroad industry mock-ups...

Mercredi, l'orage cet apres-midi?

So, this morning, Monsieur Shipinkas came in to give 86 and heads-up about the CASI test coming up soon.

Monsieur Wanie read the riot act to 86 for not having completed "Chapitre 22" of the French folder yet while Monsieur Wanie and 87 have already taken up 3/4s of the chapter!

Some pictures came back from the TDSB Music Mondays at Yonge-Dundas Square, great job!

And in the afternoon Monsieur Wanie had a discussion regarding some "issues" that have been occuring in class and outside the school. A reminder to students: Read the Code Of Conduct in your agenda and be aware of the possible consequences to breaking the rules... You are young adults and are entitled to a safe environment in which to grow and learn. If your safety or well-being is in any way threatened, you must tell an adult, ask someone for help or phone the police.

Mardi, belle journee!

Today, in the morning, 87 worked on their railway assignment and Monsieur Wanie took up some of "Chapitre 22: A la maison".

In the afternoon, JJ, the Camp Arowhon director, came in to present the slide show and answer some questions. Monsieur Wanie and Monsieur Ferron handed out forms to every participant. It was frustrating to note how many information forms were not filled out with Ohip numbers and emergency contact information! Students, get all the information filled out!!! You will NOT be allowed on the trip without the necessary information provided. Parents, please be sure to include all required information.

Lundi, le soleil brille!

This morning, 86 and 87 had to hand-in their "Histoire, Chapitre 10". A few students had come in early to ask for extensions. Remember, the folders are being graded now! Any assignments not handed-in on time are unlikely to be assigned a mark!

A reminder to students of tomorrow's Arowhon slideshow and meeting during periods 6 and 7, and to parents of a meeting for them regarding Arowhon at 6:30pm in the Winona staffroom. All students participating in the trip will be given an important document tomorrow to be reviewed in detail with their parent or guardian before departure on the trip. As well today is the due-date for the remainder of the Arowhon payment.

In class, at the end of the morning, students in 87 worked on the planning for the final copy of their buildings/industries. Most students have decent mock-ups done and need to figure out how to incorporate their designs into the railroad layout.

86 had their swim period in the afternoon. And that was pretty much it to the day!