Mardi gris et humide!

Well, today was another day of homework checks for 86 and 87! There were some long faces and some interesting excuses! The days have changed since "The dog ate my homework"! Work needs to be brought to class in order to be evaluated... Print it out if your reason was "I'm doing it on the computer"! Students were also asked to bring their books to class, a few $60 texts seem to be MIA! Find them!

Monsieur Wanie gave a lecture, and students took notes, on the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of industry. There were discussions on why Iraq, Bosnia and Myanmar have had difficulty in building their economic structure over the last two decades. As well, the subject of Panama, Chile, and South Africa's reason's to be optimistic for future the were discussed.

 

Lundi, le soleil brille! C'est une courte semaine!

This morning, it was made evident that not a lot of students had read the "Chapitre" in "Histoire". It's pretty easy for Monsieur Wanie to start a speech on the happenings in the Red River Colony to students, giving all the answers to the questions. It would be difficult for students to understand and participate though, if they haven't read and explored the chapter before-hand! Students need to complete their homework if the class is to move forward!

This afternoon, students had a lecture on the Métis, the Red River, the Selkirk Colonists, the Hudson's Bay and North west companies, Louis Riel and Thomas Scott. Hopefully the "Histoire" questions will be easier to answer! Get your homework done 86 and 87!!!

Vendredi, presque le weekend!

A busy Friday! 

Most students spent a period today getting some of their "Géo" completed. Remember that for question #7, it's a map of Brazil you need, NOT South America! 

In the afternoon, students in both 86 and 87 had some High School selection stuff to take care of. Lots of choices n'est-ce pas?! Ms. Ellen went over all of the "Course Selection" forms with students. Hopefully, all students are less confused about the complicated process that is applying to High School!

Lots of cool mobiles up in the class today! Last due date... Monday before 8:30AM!

Bon weekend tout le monde!

Jeudi...-20C hier soir!

Well, it's a nice sunny day outside! But it's also really cold! 

Fortunately, Monsieur Wanie has just the cure for that: "Histoire" discussions! Yay!

Most students' "Mobile projects" are looking great the day before the due-date! There are a few students who need an extra reminder to bring their projects to school! Project-progress is impossible to grade if it isn't evident in class!

Mercredi, mi-semaine!

Lots of tired students today! Early wake-ups, cold weather, yesterday's ski day, it all piles up! So there were lots of "lates" this morning!

Students in 86 and 87 had class time to work on their "Mobile art projects". Most students are showing some great ideas and are using their imagination! Great to see! 

Some students had a brainstorming / idea sharing activity to do today, part of the sorely missed teacher-student advisory program... but a fun activity to do on a sunny afternoon in class!

Mardi, une journée sur les pentes!

Yes! A beautiful ski-day on the slopes! 

I don't think anyone got hurt today, so that was the biggest bonus! A few of our skiers got stuck on the lift when it jammed... and had to be manually lowered. So there were some cold students and teachers, but a plate of fries and a hot chocolate does wonders!

To keep in mind for this week... the "Mobile projects" are due on Friday! 

Also, a reminder: as always, Monsieur Wanie is available EVERY morning for extra help from 8:15 until the bell. Students may come in for extra help, to work quietly, to hang out, to have a safe place to chill... whatever. 

À demain!

Lundi, le soleil brille! Il fait beau!

Punxsutawney Phil, Shubenacadie Sam and Wiarton Willie all agree... six more weeks of winter! That bodes well for the ski day tomorrow! 

Today, students worked on their "Alexander Calder-inspired mobile projects". Their period was partly interrupted by the ski-day meeting in the Gym. Hopefully tomorrow will be a safe and fun day out at Mount St. Louis - Moonstone! 

Students also completed a fact-finding exercise relating to the Fur Trade in "Histoire". Wednesday, we will continue with "Chapitre 5", that deals with the "Colonization of the Red River" in the mid to late 1800s.