Jeudi, soleil et pluie...

There were a ton of reminders that went out this morning, here's the list!

1. Get yearbook grad comments handed-in.
2. Arowhon slide show for parents, 6pm Tuesday, May 5th, Winona staff room.
3. Arowhon money due tomorrow.
4. Folders with all assignments must be handed-in.
5. Work on "Il fait quoi ton papa" short story and questions.
6. Choose Francophone country for project.
7. Do some research for Canadian industry project.
8. Smile in class.
Today students had a chance to work on their questions for "Il fait quoi ton papa". Martin was working hard. Monsieur Wanie clarified some students understanding of "Monster on demand"... it was that kind of day...

Mercredi, le soleil en mi-semaine!

This morning started off decently with several students coming early to hand in their "Histoire Collage" folders and portraits... and in class, Monsieur Wanie repeated the list of assignments that need doing and handing-in...

Both 86 and 87 started reading a short story called: "Il fait quoi ton papa?". Students will be answering questions based on it and will be preparing their own short story in a similar style to the one presented... starting today!

And of course, it wouldn't be mid-week at Winona without the constant interruptions about something... in this case grad photo retakes and team photos! Hopefully, all students wore their best smiles so they look good in the yearbook!

Mardi sous la pluie.

At 8 this morning, there were students in class working away on their Histoire folders, begging for extensions, making up wonderful excuses... now THAT makes Monsieur Wanie happy!

In class, students are working on their Canadian Historical Figure portraits and blurbs. Most are coming along very well... The due-date is tomorrow!

Just an e-heads-up... Each student or group of two students, must choose a Francophone (That's a french-speaking...) country for the up-coming oral presentation project. Monsieur Wanie would like all students to have chosen their countries by Friday at the very latest.

Reminders/checklist for 86 and 87:
Purple notebook with French folder must be handed-in.
All "Histoire" chapters up to and including #13 must be handed-in.
1:87 scale house project must be handed-in.
Primary, secondary,or tertiary Canadian industry must be chosen.
Positive attitude must be brought to class.

PS Elvino, no problemo! Thanks for asking on the blog and see you tomorrow!

Lundi et le soleil brille!

Monday back from a great weekend... it's always tough to get going again workwise... at least it is as far as 86 and 87 are concerned! Out of 60 students, Monsieur Wanie has a "pile" of 8 assignments! Just a reminder, Monsieur Wanie thinks that every student in his classes is a great kid with tons of potential. There isn't a single student who wouldn't have been hand picked to make the class an amazing group... Now get to work!!!! Tomorrow morning, there should be a line down the hall of students with imaginative excuses as to why their work is incomplete and not in on time! Monsieur Wanie warned that third term would be a push... There's little time left in the year to mess around. There are some really fun and important assignments to get done before June so that after Arowhon there can be some cool-down time before grad!Today, students started work on a cross-curricular assignment... in part, it includes sumarizing the life and importance of 30 Canadian historical figures and drawing their portrait using pencil-line shading... (Here's Johnny!)

Vendredi le soleil ou la pluie?

Well, the talent show was a bit of a surprise... there were some great acts between the uncomfortably ill-conceived "booty-shaking" routines... Congrats to students who succeeded in making the show more than just "dancing"...

So today, in class, students received some help with the "Histoire Chapitre 13" questions. This last chapter of the textbook brings us up to the present... Students will be continuing the "Histoire" program this term with material and projects that Monsieur Wanie has found of interest... There will be several oral presentations with French oral and art components.

Students must remember that the collage folder and "Histoire Chapitre 13" are both due on Monday! A reminder too that the collage folder must be of images related to the "Histoire" program and must be cut from newspapers, flyers, or magazines and NOT printed out from down-loaded internet research. This is different from the collage asked for in question 3 of ATC in chapter 13 that asks for a collage related to Multiculturalism in Canada!

Bon weekend tout le monde!

Jeudi, le beau temps arrive!

Today is another mess of a day! There are students everywhere but in class and on task! Aaargh! Monsieur Wanie is worried that a week has passed and due-dates have just been pushed aside in favour of the "Talent" show! This is just a reminder to students that although the "Show" is sure to play an important role in the socio-emotional development of each student... a failing grade on a single assignment will pose a big problem for the third term report! Wanie's rant over.

Today, the students that were in class, worked on "Histoire Chapitre 13" to delve into what makes Canada a multicultural society and how encouraging the diversity within it is important. They looked at how some First Nations tribes have been able to get restitution for the loss of their land in the late 1800s. Students investigated how Canadian inventions and innovations have pushed the boundaries of technology and taken us into space.

Mercredi gris!

So, in preparation for the "Talent" show, students are scattered around the school practicing their "routines". It's been a bit difficult in the last few weeks, getting all students focused on the due-dates so there's ANOTHER change! "Histoire Chapitre 13" and the "Fichier de Collage Historique" are BOTH due on Monday 27th April.

Anyway, today the French folder is due. Several students have already come in to ask for extensions. Students are asked to keep in mind that classwork comes first!

And speaking of classwork, 86 and 87 worked today to understand the Meech Lake and Charlottetown Accords... Tough stuff in the "Histoire" textbook!