Mercredi, finalement un peu plus frais.

Just a quick note of thanks to all the parents who came to the Arowhon slide show information night yesterday. Everyone, teachers and students alike, is looking forward to the trip!

In class today, students worked on their "Projet d'art industriel".

In the afternoon, students went to see the musical/play "Rumour has it"...

Mardi, encore chaud comme l'enfer!

So, today students worked on their "Projet d'art industriel" as well as their "Tintin" albums.

In the afternoon, students had their Arowhon meeting and slide show. A reminder to parents, the slide show and information session is at 6pm in the Winona cafeteria.

Lundi, le chaud dans la salle de classe.

Today students had a double period to make some headway in their "Projet d'art - industrie". There are some great ideas out there. Nice work so far Leo C!

Tomorrow, students will get some time to work on their "Tintin" albums.

Hopefully, it won't be so infernally hot in the classroom!!

Vendredi, encore chaud dans la classe!

Today, Monsieur Wanie assigned the last big art assignment. Sutdents are building a "false front" version of their industry for the classroom railroad. Many students have made a great start in this assignment already by the fact that they can use the images they printed out for their oral presentation.

Jeudi, ouf, il fait chaud dans la salle de classe!

Wow, it's hot in the classroom!

Today, a few students came in early to present their "Projet d'industrie". Tomorrow before school is the last day Monsieur Wanie will even consider late presentations!

Students finished-off their 5th "Tintin" album and got started on their 6th.

As well, there was a massed-band practice...

Mercredi, le ciel bleu arrive!

Gee, today was a hot one in the classroom. I bet no one is looking forward to how toasty it's going to be in June!

Anyway, it was presentation-day for both 86 and 87. Students presented their "Projet d'industrie" oral presentaion. Most students did a very good job! Although an annoying 10 students in 86 were unprepared to present!!!

Mardi, une autre belle journee!

So everyone is back from the long weekend, safe and sound.

Students worked on the final touches for their "Projet d'industrie" (due tomorrow!) as well as their fifth "Tintin" album...

As well, students had individual meetings with Monsieur Wanie to touch base about term assignments in "Histoire" and "Geographie".

A reminder that (as has been the custom all year) if students require extra help, want to hand in overdue assignments or discuss assignment due-dates, they must come in before 8:30 in the morning.

Vendredi, une belle journee!

Today was the Science Fair so students from both classes were pretty spread out all over the school. As well, some students were working on the play/musical...

So, in class, students took a break and watched Avatar or Puss in Boots. Not a really stressful day...

Hopefully, everyone has a safe and fun long weekend!

Jeudi, un peu frais, mais du soleil...

Today, 86 was fortunate enough to go on a field trip to Tommy Thompson Park on Leslie St. Spit. The class planted aquatic plants and did some activities relating to Toronto water cleanliness and wildlife. And speaking of wildlife, we saw a deer, a rabbit and many birds.

It was a beautiful day so hanging out in the grass and eating lunch was almost like going for a picnic!

As per the timetable, 87 was at school in regular classes.

Bonus for homework, you'll know what to do!
http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/adj4.html

Mercredi, la pluie et puis le beau temps.

Today, students didn't get much time with Monsieur Wanie given pool and the Science Fair and such... That said, students worked on their "Projet d'industrie". Some students worked in the library, other received help from Monsieur Wanie on Google Earth.

Students worked on their "Tintin" albums as well.

And 86 received a short explanation of the Leslie Spit story as well as a heads-up on the field trip for tomorrow.

For Sarah (or anyone still looking for an industry): http://www.maip.com/industrymap.php

Bonus for homework, you'll know what to do! http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/adj3.html

Mardi, encore le beau soleil.

Today, students worked on their "Projet d'industrie". Most students have started building out on their core idea. A few students are struggling to find information. To them it is suggested that they scour the Internet and Google Earth to find a company and to be sure to find information on how the business relates to rail service. This is time consuming but not difficult!

As well, classes worked on their "Tintin" albums researching and answering their comprehension questions.

Bonus for homework, you'll know what to do!
http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/adj2.html

Lundi, le beau soleil!

Today, students worked on their "Projet d'industrie" assignments. Apparently, not a lot of work in 86 was completed on the Friday Monsieur Wanie was away. It's pretty upsetting that this close to the end of the year, on a project that counts for a lot of marks, that some students choose to not put forth their best effort. However, in 87, some students did a very good job researching their companies and figuring out how they are linked to the railway.

As well today, students worked on their 4th "Tintin" album.

For Christine: http://www.bc.com/index.html
For Leya: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Coal_companies_of_Canada

Jeudi, un peu de vent, mais le soleil est bienvenue.

Both of Monsieur Wanie's classes worked, feverishly, on their "Tintin" albums and comprehension questions. Students should be working on their 4th album by the end of the day.

As well, Monsieur Wanie handed-out forms for the Quiznos Healthy Lunch Day, to be handed-back by Friday, May 18th.

Monsieur Wanie will be away tomorrow but the dayplan left for students includes one period of working on the "Projet d'industrie" and a second period of work on the "Tintin" albums.

R.I.P. Caroll Shelby (1923-2012)
R.I.P. Donald "Duck" Dunn (1941-2012)

Mercredi, le beau temps pour l'instant...

So this morning, students missed out on an Oakwood dance presentation. Monsieur Wanie made a scheduling mistake...

Anyway, students had to hand in their "Histoire, Dernier Chapitre" today. In 87, many more students came prepared to class than in 86!!

As well, students updated their folders and worked on their "Tintin" questions.

Students must have their "Projet d'industrie" stuff ready for tomorrow. They will be working on it a bit more seriously in the next few weeks...

Mardi, un peu de pluie.

Today, students had a period to put the finishing touches on their "Histoire" chapter due tomorrow.

As well, students worked on their "Tintin" comprehension questions.

And a few students were scared out of their wits by the buzzing of the fire alarm for the drill! Anyway, we managed, mostly, to get out of the building to line-up and have attendance taken in a quiet and orderly manner...

R.I.P. Maurice Sendak (1928-2012)

Lundi, encore une pleine semaine.

Today was another busy day.

It was the due-date for the art assignment. There are some great projects in the "to be marked" pile! Some students need to pay closer attention to due-dates as there were several that didn't get handed-in.

As well, Monsieur Wanie met with each student individually to go through the file-folders. Again, most students have all their assignments completed and filed. However, there are a few students who have some catching-up to do. "Histoire" assignments must all be filed by Friday, no exceptions.

Students, take note: Teachers are compiling marks for the report cards at the end of the year. There is less and less time to catch up on things you have missed!

Vendredi, le temps variable.

Today, students worked on their "Histoire, Dernier Chapitre" as well as their "Tintin" albums and questions.

As well, 86 was assigned their "Projet d'industrie"-orale. The first check will be on Monday. Students, remember to bring some research you've done!

And Monday is the due-date for the "At home art project"! Don't forget!

R.I.P. MCA (1964-2012)

Jeudi, encore gris.

Today, students in 87 were assigned the "Projet d'industrie". Finally, students will be able to work on the classroom railroad. It's a big research/oral project that students will be able to incorporate into the design of some new scenery and rail for the class. Speaking of which, Monsieur Wanie's computer, the old one that runs the trains is on it's death-bed, if anyone has an old tower in their basement that they would want to donate to the class, please let Monsieur Wanie know...

Then, in the afternoon, students attended the concert run-through in preparation for this evening's performance...

Mercredi, le jeu de baseball!

Today was a bit of an organizational nightmare for the office but all in good fun! Students had a shortened morning, an early lunch and got on the TTC to go see the Blue Jays play at the Skydome! (Yes, I still call it the Skydome!)

Mardi, un peu gris.

So, 87 had an opportunity to watch the end of the "Tintin" movie.

As well, Monsieur Wanie outlined the art assignment that is due on Monday, May 7th.

And students in both classes cleaned-up and arranged their files, inserted their "Histoire, Chapitre 12" and stowed them back in the file-cabinet.

Students had an assembly during the last period of the day to make sure everyone was clear on the baseball game trip instructions for tomorrow...