Thursday February 24


We had another wonderful, and successful integration day today. All grades had award and recognition assemblies. The Grade 7 students participated in a number of a different tasks in the Blue & Gold Pods; the Grade 8 students went to Caban Sucre; and the Grade 9 students spent some time examining high school registration.

Wednesday February 23


Grrr… Board. Remember that your names can appear on this if you: Are late to class Are not prepared for class Did not hand in an assignment on time Are not doing what you are supposed to be doing in class I will be doing a better job at reporting on these. There is no

Tuesday February 22


7-01 & 7-07 You will have time tomorrow and if needed on Friday to finish recording your Truth and Torture Radio Drama and to polish it up. This should be plenty of time considering the amount of time you have already been given. 9-29 Now that you know which country your immigrant is coming from

Wednesday February 16


7-01 & 7-07 Please come prepared on Tuesday February 22 ready to work on the Truth and Torture Radio Drama as we do not have much more time left to complete this. 9-29 The following questions are due for Tuesday February 22: Immigration & Collective Rights of Aboriginal People (pg 183) CTC; Where immigrants settle

Tuesday February 15


Please remember that almost all of the group or partnered projects that we do can be done as individual projects. Also, if you have a different approach to something or a different idea about how you would like to approach something please come and talk to me. Remember that it is your learning and therefore

Friday February 11


Please remember to return your green report card folders so that they can be used again. Next week there is only school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, because Thursday and Friday is Teacher’s Convention. The following Monday, is Family Day so you get a five day weekend. 7-01 & 7-07 For Monday February 14 you

Thursday February 10


Report cards, glorious report cards. Please look over your report card and read all of the comments that your teachers have written. If you are not sure about, or disagree with a comment or mark please go and talk to your teacher to find out answers. Remember to approach them in a polite and respectful

Wednesday February 9


7-01 & 7-07 Overall, an awesome job on the Passionate Poetic Perspective project. I was amazed by the quality of poetry and the ways that you were able to convey the meaning of your work. It was even more enjoyable for me to see many of you wanting to share the work you have done

Monday February 7


7-01 & 7-07 Continue to think about your Torture and Truth radio drama/play. Remember that the radio part just refers to the fact that this is a sound recording so there will be no visual acting. We will continue working on this on Wednesday by finishing the peer editing. After that we will work on

Tuesday February 1


It is now a new month and a new term. Please make sure that you are keeping up with your assignments, asking for help, and making the most out of your learning. Remember about the Grrr… board! I will be away on Wednesday and Thursday as I am camping with Band 8 and Outdoor Ed