Mardi, la pluie!

So, today was the "Geographie, Chapitre 5" due-date! It seems many students forgot! Well it was posted last week and mentioned in class! Anyway, quite a few students did very well and put a tremendous amount of thought and effort into their work. Bravo! Others will be scampering to get the assignment done and handed-in before 8:30 tomorrow morning!

Students then worked on their perspective box projects. There are lots of neat ideas out there!

Lundi, le soleil mais il fait frais!

Today, both 86 and 87 did their Ratatouille test. It was a fairly long one with many answers to be written in full sentences. There were multiple choice questions as well but they were not as straight forward as on previous tests.

Only 87 had time today to work on the Shoe-Box perspective assignment. 86 had their pool period in the afternoon...

Students, check this out! A grade 8 graduation exam from 1930s West Virginia! It's amazing to see that population density and distribution as well as the growth and development of cities and industry are still just as pertinent subjects for us to study today!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/education/v/tests.pdf

Vendredi, le froid, le vent, la neige, l'hiver quoi!

Today, in the morning, Monsieur Wanie's 86 class had their discussion on the "Pyramid of hate" with Mariella and Steven. They had come in last year to talk about prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping.

Later in the day, classes began working on the "Forced perspective box project", most students in class 86 had their boxes at school, 87 has until Monday to bring them to work!

In "Geographie, Chapitre 5", classes had been talking about ways in which to bring agriculture to the city... Well here's a way to bring the city anywhere! Neat, huh?

http://www.blogto.com/city/2010/11/toronto-based_companys_prefab_home_goes_viral/

Note: 86 and 87 have their "Ratatouille" test on Monday!

Oh, and a big, huge, Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends and family!

Jeudi, la neige arrive?

Today, 86 and 87 finished watching "Ratatouille". Students, go over your notes on the weekend, there will be a test on Monday!

Most students had handed-in their triple industry sequence and are continuing work on "Geographie, Chapitre 5" due Tuesday!

Also to think about over the weekend, all students must have their own shoeboxes for the new art project by Monday!

Mercredi, le soleil et le froid de Novembre.

This morning, students appeared to be pleased that the latest novel is not actually a novel but a movie! Ratatouille to be exact! Anyway, students watched attentively and took notes to use on the test next week.

Students, if you'd like to check out a really cool bicycle race this weekend, follow this link:
http://csajracing.com/events/csaj-riverdale-cyclocross-race/

Mardi, du vent et du soleil.

Yay, Monsieur Wanie's back!

Well, judging from all the comments to Thursday's blog post, everyone like checking out youtubes of cool bike riders!

Anyway, today was all about "Geographie". Monsieur Wanie came around to check notebooks for yesterday's work. Most student appeared to have worked diligently.

As well, Monsieur Wanie handed-back the "La Peur De Ma Vie" tests. Class marks were quite a bit lower on this test than the others, but then it was a tougher test too... Anyway, classes 86 and 87 went over the corrections with Monsieur Wanie, re-wrote all the correct answers and handed them back in so Monsieur Wanie could file them.

Lundi, un peu de pluie.

So, today Monsieur Wanie was on another mission out of the building and Ms. Anna took over the reins. Students in both 86 and 87 worked on "Geographie, Chapitre 5". The questions, keywords and assignments were the focus of the day.

Hopefully tomorrow, Monsieur Wanie will hand back the "La Peur De Ma Vie" tests!

Vendredi, soleil et vent frais.

With students taking a long weekend, Monsieur Wanie had the opportunity to meet with parents on both Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Parents, thanks so much for coming in! It was a pleasure to meet all of you and tell you how well your kids are doing at Winona! Clearly, your care and attention as parents converts to kids who perform well at school, are polite and have a positive outlook on their studies and life! Cheers!

Should you need to talk to Monsieur Wanie, his email is: andrew.wanie@tdsb.on.ca

Students, here's a cool bonus vid to check out! This guy can ride a bike!! Copy and paste the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6ho1-G6tw&feature=player_embedded

Jeudi, un peu nuageux.

Today, for Monsieur Wanie's birthday, Rachel and Danielle brought in Fuzzy Peaches and Hazelnut Cake! Fortunately, Monsieur Wanie decided to share with the class! Thanks girls, and thank-you to everyone who sent their Brithday wishes.

On a class note, students discussed the "Geographie, Chapitre 5" questions in preparation to complete the assignments therein over the weekend and on Monday. As well today, students worked on their triple industry sequence assignment.

Tonight and tomorrow morning, Monsieur Wanie is looking forward to Parent-Teacher interviews. There are so many good things to report about students this year! Hopefully, students spend the long weekend safely. Oh, and get off the couch and get some fresh air!

Mercredi, la pluie... et le mauvais temps.

This morning, students in 86 and 87 worked on their triple picture sequence of industries assignment. The idea was to depict the transformation of something from primary industry through tertiary industry, from natural resource to finished product. In order to include the sequence of production, transport and sale to consumer on the classroom railroad, students had to elaborate how their sequence could be incorporated and creat traffic on the railroad.

Students also made trees and rocks in the first installment of building more scenery on the railroad.

Mardi, le vent se leve!

So, today, classes 86 and 87 spent the better part of the day working on the novel: "La Peur De Ma Vie" in order to do the test in the afternoon.

Students were handed-back their "Greatest Canadian" artwork... Wow, awesome stuff kids! Your parents and guardians will be able to check them out on interview night/day on the bulletin board outside the classroom!

On that note, the interview schedule looks pretty booked-up. Hopefully all parents and guardians were able to find a convenient time-slot. Otherwise, please call the office and leave a message for Monsieur Wanie for a special time to be booked.

Not much else on for today! Hopefully tomorrow we'll start working on the railroad! PS someone bring in some round toothpicks, we need them for tree trunks!

Lundi, le soleil!

Today, students in 86 and 87 were handed-back their "Le Galop Du Templier" test. Most students did well and the class did the corrections with Monsieur Wanie.

A little later in the day, students continued the class-read of "La Peur De Ma Vie".

And in the afternoon, students handed-in their "Geographie" notebooks and were given their mid-term progress reports.

Hopefully parents who were interested in meeting with Monsieur Wanie on Thursday evening or Friday morning were able to book an interview online or through the office.

Vendredi, un peu gris...

This morning, students in 87 had their last period to use the "Geographie" textbook before the weekend and the Monday due-date for their "Chapitre 4". Note to students, you may come in early on Monday to finish-up, Monsieur Wanie is always at work early to provide extra help for students.

Later in the morning, 87 had their class-read of "La Peur De Ma Vie"...

In the afternoon, 86 had their last period with the "Geographie" text... next week they'll do their class-read and catch up to 87.

Next week students will also start working on scenery for the classroom railroad, should be fun!

Jeudi, re-soleil et beau temps!

Students did a terrific job at the Remembrance Day assembly today. Those that spoke, played music, acted-out scenes, and listened attentively, all made the presentation special.

During the remainder of the day, students talked "Geographie" with Monsieur Wanie. For students in both 86 and 87, "Chapitre 4" is due on Monday! Question numbers are: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9 or 12 (or both for bonus marks!).

Mercredi, encore le soleil!

Another bright sunny day!

And a busy one at that! Students in 86 and 87 finally had their "Geographie, Chapitre 4" discussion with Monsieur Wanie. Lots of talk of social, economic and demographic tendencies, the rise or rebirth of the small and medium sized business, big box stores and the rise of half-time jobs, business re-organization, sub-contracting and out-sourcing, employee benefits and the baby boom and bust...

Mardi, le soleil encore!

Today was a great day!

Students in 86 and 87 handed-in their "Greatest Canadian" assignments... wow, some great artwork there kids!

During the day, students worked on the "La Peur De Ma Vie" novel. Some students are really having a hard time with it. Don't forget, Monsieur Wanie is in every day early for extra help. Anyway, the class-read will sort some troubles out...

Students worked on their "Geographie" keywords and showed Monsieur Wanie a completed assignment for a checkmark.

Near the end of the day, a Yahoo title came up about how baby-boomers are going to become "oldsters" as the article called them. Classes discussed the issues facing older drivers... Here's the youtube clip of "The Old Lady From Pasadena"... (the intro is a bit goofy but anyway...) that Monsieur Wanie described.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUlH09TMKgQ

Lundi, le soleil brille!

Finally, Monsieur Wanie is back and everything is as it was...

Students in 87 worked for two periods on their "Greatest Canadian" assignment and some handed them in at the end of the morning.

86 had their pool period, splashy-splashy!

In the afternoon, students discussed their "Geographie" chapter work with Monsieur Wanie. Students may choose which question to hand-in tomorrow, #8, 9 or 12.

Vendredi, Monsieur Wanie reviens!

Today, Abelio came in to cover the final day of Monsieur Wanie's absence.

Students in 86 worked all day on their "Greatest Canadian" art assignments and most were handed-in at the end of the day.

Class 87 were given time to finish off the reading of "La Peur De Ma Vie" and begin working on the questions at the back of the novel.

Jeudi, Monsieur Wanie absent encore!

So, for the second day in a row, Ms A. came in to cover for Monsieur Wanie who was away...

Students continued working on the keywords for their "Chapitre 4, Geographie".

Classes continued reading "La Peur De Ma Vie" with the goal of finishing it by the end of tomorrow...

Mercredi, ou est Monsieur Wanie?

So, while Monsieur Wanie was away on a secret mission today, students were under the suprevision of Ms A.

Students worked on the latest chapter in "Geographie", took notes on the keywords and worked on the questions.

Later in the day, 86 and 87 began reading the new French novel: "La Peur De Ma Vie".

Mardi, le soleil encore!

Some more great projects! (Better late than never!)

Today was test-day for 86 and 87, students wrote their "Le Galop Du Templier" test. Hopefully everyone did well and had sufficient time to complete it in the time allowed.

Later in the day, students chose their "Greatest Canadian" for their next art assignment. 86 will be working on theirs full-time on Friday and 87 will be working on theirs on Monday...

Monsieur Wanie went over the latest "Geographie" chapter (#4) with students and clarified the questions that students will be working on... Students, check yesterday's post for a link to help you with the "SIG" question!

The next few days may be a bit unusual due to the fact that Monsieur Wanie will be away... it's the longest stretch he's been away from work in 15 years! Anyway, Ms Agrapidis will be in covering and students have some bulletproof plans to follow with some great assignments and work to do. Students, be good!

Hopefully, next week, students will have a bit of an easier time, there's been lots of pressure lately so the plan is to make some rocks, trees and scenery for the classroom railway! Should be messy and fun!

Lundi le froid en novembre!

Brrr, a chilly first of November!

Anyway, today 86 and 87 finished up with the class-read of "Le galop du templier" in preparation for the test tomorrow... and the new novel on Wednesday.

Monsieur Wanie went through the "Geographie, chapitre 4" questions with both classes, and students started on the keywords. There are a couple tough questions and some fun projects in the chapter...

Here's a hint for one of the questions!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_information_system

86, here's the link to the Greatest Canadian assignment:
http://www.filibustercartoons.com/greatest%20Canadians.htm