Jeudi, le tres froid arrive!

Today, 86 and 87 worked first on their "Geographie, Chapitre 6" and then with Monsieur Wanie on the new French folder entitled "A l'aéroport". Students are doing very well at grasping the cueing systems in their French reading lately.

Anyway, news flash: The "Géographie, Chapitre 6" due-date is postponed until Monday because of the class shuffle for the music tour tomorrow... But it MUST be handed-in, no exceptions, no extensions. Make them neat and in a folder or duotang

Mercredi, le soleil et le froid!

Today, students in 86 and 87 began the first two chapters of a French cloze exercise text. The idea is for students to investigate and question word-meanings while reading in French, and this, without the help of their group-mates. Students were to work independently for a period of time, then Monsieur Wanie took-up an exercise and students continued. Students will be reading more difficult French novels and these exercises serve to encourage them to think more critically and analytically about text and content.

Monsieur Ferron and Monsieur Wanie conducted the first of a series of Arowhon (sic) meetings, this one to hand out a sheet requesting a deposit for students who are interested in participating in the trip between June 13th and 17th, 2011.

Mardi, la neige et le vent froid!

Today was the due-date for the perspective box project. A few students came in early to ask for extensions but most everyone had a well done project to show.

Monsieur Wanie clarified what is required in the keyword definitions for "Geographie, Chapitre 6". Students will be handing-in the unit keywords and definitions as well as the chapter answers in a folder or duo tang on Friday, December 10th.

Monsieur Wanie was notified by the office that 86 and 87 are experiencing a higher than normal number of lates... apparently, a letter has been prepared to be sent home for repeat offenders. It states that students who are often late will not be permitted to leave the school premises during lunch for a period of time to ensure their safety and on-time return to afternoon classes.

Lundi, Monsieur Wanie?

Today, Ms A. was in again for Monsieur Wanie.

Students began working on the "Geographie, Chapitre 6" keywords and questions.

86 and 87 had a bit of time to put finishing touches on their perspective box projects.

And in the afternoon, it was back to the keywords...

Vendredi, un peu froid!

Today, Monsieur Wanie gave the class lecture on the evolution of humans from hunting and foraging to present day economic activity... a pretty big subject to cover but one directly related to "Géographie, Chapitre 6". Students will be working intensively on the latest chapter on Monday!

And on Tuesday, the "Perspective box" project is due!

As well, Tuesday, Monsieur Wanie will hand the "Ratatouille" tests back.

Hopefully, everyone has a safe weekend!

Jeudi, le froid de décembre arrive.

So today was a bit different. Monsieur Wanie accompanied classes 86 and 87 to "The Barns" to see "Binti's Journey" a play about AIDS in Africa... Lots to talk about, that's for sure!

Hopefully, tomorrow students will be at "full power" because there are quite a few important "Géographie" concepts to cover before the weekend.

Mercredi, encore de la pluie!

Today, students had to hand in their $5 for our field trip tomorrow to the "Barns" to see a presentation of "Binti's Journey".

In class students had time once more to work on the perspective box project that is due on Tuesday...

And in the afternoon, students began working ont he new "Geographie, Chapitre 6". This chapter's assignment will be handed-in in a folder or duotang instead of the notebook.