En 9: Reminders from Wednesday November 30, 2011

Well done to those students who completed their Midsummer Night's Dream tests today.  If you were away, please make sure that you see me upon your return, so that we can schedule a make-up test.

Please remember that your lines are due this coming Monday, December 5 2011.  I look forward to being entertained by your dramatics!

En 9: Reminders from Wednesday November 23, 2011

Today students began a review study sheet for A Midsummer Night's Dream.  

We will have our unit test on Monday, December 5th 2011.  

Please make sure that you are rehearsing your lines as they will need to be presented by November 30th.

SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, November 22 2011

Today we began by checking the completion of Exercise 13 from the handbook.  Students then used this information, as well as any other relevant information from their notes, to choose which proposals they would put forward in our Quebec Conference simulation and why.

Any students who missed today's class will have to make sure they are present on Thursday, November 24 for the simulation conference, as your participation is an integral component of this unit.

We then continued with the movie, John A: Birth of a Country.

Please make sure that you have your arguments prepared for the conference next class.

En 9: Reminders from Monday November 21, 2011

Today, after our journal write, we reviewed A Midsummer Night's Dream.  First, we checked over the pink handout completed with the TOC from Wednesday.  Next, students then had class time to rehearse their lines.

Important dates to keep in mind:

Wednesday, November 30th: all lines must be recited at this time, as I will not hear any more past this date.

Monday, December 5th: Unit test on A Midsummer Night's Dream

En 9: Reminders from Monday November 14, 2011

Today we completed Act IV questions from A Midsummer Night's Dream.  We have also now finished the book, so please make sure that you are all caught up.

Students were given a project today.  Everyone is to memorize 20 lines from the play and present them to me by Wednesday November 30th.  Students may work on their own or in groups.

Good luck and have some fun!!

SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, November 1 2011

Today students completed a quiz on the forces leading to confederation, as well as the fathers of confederation.

Students have until Thursday to present their slide-show presentations.  After this, you will not be awarded presentation marks for the assignment.

We began Exercise 13 out of the handbook.  Students will have some time next class to complete this assignment.

We will have another quiz next class on the same topic as today... make sure to study your papas!

Band Camp 2011

Thanks so much to all of the students and chaperones that made Band Camp 2011 such a successful event. I am so proud of your fabulous manners and your positive attitudes during the (somewhat cold) clinics.

Your playing was fantastic.

Ms MacInnes

En 9: Reminders from Monday October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween!!

Today we completed an in-class write.  Those students away this last week had the opportunity to use this time to either write their descriptive paragraph, or make-up the their missed quiz.

Descriptive Paragraph: Describe what the forest in A Midsummer Night's Dream looks like.

(You may choose the perspective with which to write.  One student used this as a topic sentence: Being a tree in this fairy-filled forest sucks!)

We then finished reading through Act II of A Midsummer Night's Dream.  Students should study for their test next class on the characters from the play.

Thanks for all of your Halloween tricks and treats!

SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, October 25 2011

Today we began with a quiz on Union to Responsible Government.

We then had notes on the Forces Leading to Confederation.

Students then presented their slideshows on Victorian Lifestyles.

Students will have a quiz on today's notes on Thursday.

En 9: Reminders from Monday October 24, 2011

Today we had a 20 minute free write.  Students then completed a quiz (placing the events in correct sequence) on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

We then discussed a number of quotations in context from Act I.  We finished by reading through the first part of Act II, Scene 1.

Students who were away at the retreat can see me for their handouts.

Don't forget about the quiz this Wednesday, October 26 on the quotations from Act I.

SS 10: Reminders from Thursday, October 20 2011

Today we:

Read the Horizons p.73-75

Took notes on Union to Responsible Government

Group work, Exercise 11-handbook p.53-57

Horizons p.76 #2-3

There will be a quiz next class on the notes taken today.

Have a great three day weekend.

En 9: Reminders from Wednesday October 12, 2011

Today we had a journal write.  We then divided  into groups and discussed different types of attributes that might cause us to feel "love."  Students distinguished between different physical and personality traits that revolve around this emotion.

Students then shared their thoughts to the class.  We then began the first act in A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare.

SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, October 11 2011

Today we began a new unit.  Miss Davies, our student teacher, went over life in Victorian times.  We attempted a Victorian parlour game and tried to lift ourselves using one arm (an impossible task!).

We then chose a Victorian topic and began to create a power point presentation for which to present to the class.

En 9: Reminders from Friday October 7, 2011

Today students wrote their test on the novel, The Pearl.  Students were then issued A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare.

SS 10: Reminders from Thursday, October 6 2011

Today, after you have finished your test, you will have an opportunity to address our unit one artifact:

Feel free to get up and have a look at it.  Make sure that you name the artifact in your entry and discuss how it would have been important and useful in Canada during the early 1800s.  Your entry will be evaluated on the amount of historical and geographical content to which you can connect the artifact.

Please you make sure to include your first name with your comment (and last initial if you share a name).  The school expectations are a given here, so make sure that your comment is appropriate and that you are a good ambassador.  

Good Luck! 

En 9: Reminders from Wednesday October 5, 2011

Today we completed our first official in class write.  Students' writing will be assessed and feedback will be provided to them to better enhance their writing process.

Everyone was asked to choose one of the following topics from John Steinbeck's novel, The Pearl.

1) Discuss theme in John Steinbeck's novel, The Pearl.
(greed)
(class struggle - rich vs poor)

2) Discuss symbolism in John Steinbeck's novel, The Pearl.
(the song)
(the pearl)
(the canoe)
(the scorpion)

The paragraph must:
a) be at least 6 sentences
b) have a strong topic sentence
c) have 1 integrated quotation
d) have capital letters and punctuation

SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, October 4 2011

Today we finished chapter one notes and began our review for the unit test that will occur this Thursday.

I hope everyone has studied, so that you will find success.  Don't forget that you will also be responsible for labeling a map of Canada and a chart representing responsible government.

I can't wait to see how much you've learned so far this term.

TEST: Thursday, October 6 2011.  Please don't act surprised!

Ms MacInnes

En 9: Reminders from Monday October 3, 2011

Today we were fortunate to have our exchange student, Po Ya, give us a presentation on her life back in Taiwan.  We sampled Taiwanese candies and were given pins.

Thanks for giving us such an in depth talk, Po Ya.

Ms MacInnes

En 9: Reminders from Friday September 30, 2011

Today we finished The Pearl.  Students then created and acted out short scenes that would be relevant if creating a movie preview for the story.  Discussions surrounding the themes and symbols of the story were very telling today.  Most people agreed that Kino was selfish by wanting more for the pearl, but I wonder how many of them really wouldn't want the same.

We finished by beginning a review, as our unit test will take place Monday, October 10 2011.

If you need to re-read (or read) the novel, please take the next couple of weekends to do so.

SS 10: Reminders from Thursday, September 29 2011

Today we completed a short quiz on everything we have studied so far.  We then took notes on events leading up to and including the Durham Report.  Students should know the chart that represents responsible government, as you will have a pop quiz on this Tuesday.

We finished by watching Canada: A People's History (Rebellion and Reform).  During this video, we reenacted a few scenes that were relevant to our field of study.

Students will want to make sure that they have read p.50-56 in the green handbook.

En 9: Reminders from Wednesday September 28, 2011

Hi Grade Nines,

I hate to be away today, but alas, I have caught the cold going around.  Please make sure that you are polite to our TOC.  I will look forward to reading your journal entries!  I hope you enjoy reading the rest of The Pearl.


Ms MacInnes

SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, September 27 2011

Today we did a homework check (the green sheet from the handbook).  We then completed a quiz on the early Colonial Government of Canada.  Students then clustered into groups, one the wealthy pioneers who formed an oligarchy government and three poor groups, who comprised lists of grievances.  Students then shared their thoughts with the class as a whole.

We took a few notes on the 1837 Rebellions, but will complete these next day.

Students will have a quiz on everything we have covered so far this term next class... please be prepared!

Ms MacInnes

Band Camp 2011

This year, band camp will occur on October 28-29 at the YMCA Camp Elphinstone.  Information and permission forms will be sent home with students on Tuesday September 27th.  Please make sure that forms and money are returned to the office by Thursday October 13th at the absolute latest.

Can't wait to see you at the performance!!

Ms MacInnes

En 9: Reminders from Friday September 23, 2011

Today we had our first class "tea and read" and it served as a great learning opportunity for all!  Just over half of the class performed their interviews and I was very happy with many of them.  Students remembered to stay in character and had well thought-out, interesting, insightful responses.  Thanks to those who put in the extra effort.

For next time, I would ask that all students bring mugs if they would like to participate in drinking tea or hot chocolate.

Ms MacInnes

SS 10: Reminders from Thursday, September 22 2011

To begin, students completed a quiz on The Immigrant Experience.  After, we read p.35-39 as a class and then completed exercise #4 from the Handbook.  Students then took notes on Canada's early colonial government.

Exercise #4 is for homework and will be checked and there will be a quiz next day on the Colonial Government of Canada.

En 9: Reminders from Wednesday September 21, 2011

Today we read chapter five from The Pearl.  We discussed and focused on the characteristics of a literary hero.  Ms Dornbeirer and I demonstrated what we are looking for when you present your interviews next class.  Finally, in small groups, students completed comprehension questions on chapter five.

Don't forget your mugs!

SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, September 20 2011

Today we completed a quiz on Life in Upper Canada.  We continued with notes on The Immigrant Experience within Canada during the early 19th Century.

Students must read p.33-39 for homework and there will be a quiz next class on the notes from today.

En 9: Reminders from Monday September 19, 2011

Today we started with an in-class write on the social media presentation we had at the school on Thursday, September 15 2011.  We discussed how we use social media in our own lives, both wisely and unwisely.  Students must make sure that they complete this journal entry, as it is part of their HACE mark.

After the class write, students completed a quiz from chapters 1-4 of The Pearl.  Students then began their role-play exercise.  These interviews will be presented on Friday during our tea house.

Lastly, we began reading chapter five of The Pearl.  Please be aware that our unit test on the Pearl will take place on Friday, September 30 2011.  Make sure that you have read all of the chapters up to chapter five.

Ms MacInnes

SS 10: Reminders from Friday, September 16 2011

Today we began by prioritizing past events that have led to Canadian nationalism.  Next, notes were taken outlining life in Upper Canada in the early 19th Century.  We then spent some time considering and writing about our simulated plots of land and how we might begin creating a homestead.  Finally we watched one clip from Canada: A People's History and answered questions.

At the end of the class, I collected the homestead paragraphs and assigned a reading from Horizons, p.23-32.  There will be a quiz on Tuesday on life in Upper Canada.

Please remember to keep up with your readings!

Ms MacInnes

SS 10: Reminders from Thursday, September 15 2011

Today we were assigned roles for our pioneer simulation and continued with our review of grade nine curriculum.  Please make sure that you have read pages 14-22 in the Horizons text book so that you are prepared for tomorrow's lecture and note taking.

See you soon,

Ms MacInnes

En 9: Reminders from Wednesday September 14, 2011

Today we continued with our study of The Pearl, by reviewing chapter three.  Please make sure that you are prepared for the actual quiz, on chapters 1-4, that we will have this coming Monday.

It is important to keep up with your readings!!

See you next week.

SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, September 13 2011

Today we reviewed important course content from Grade 9 Social Studies.  Students will be responsible for ensuring that they are aware of the following events:

1) The founding of HBC
2) The Seven Year's War
3) The Treaty of Paris
4) The Royal Proclamation
5) The Boston Tea Party
6) The Quebec Act
7) The Constitutional Act
8) The War of 1812

We will continue watching the historical media we began last class and then begin our Social Studies 10 curriculum, along with the introduction of our first artifact.

En 9: Reminders from Monday September 12, 2011

Today we completed a practice quiz on Chapters 1 & 2 of The Pearl.  We wrote in our journals about things we long for and then shared one of these ideas in a sharing circle.  We then began to create our own song, similar to that of Kino's Song of the Family.

Thanks for feeling safe enough to share today!

En 9: Reminders from Friday September 9, 2011

Today we read through the second chapter of The Pearl, by Steinbeck.  We discussed another theme read throughout the book, longing.  Please remember to read half of chapter three over the weekend and that you will have a quiz on the first two chapters on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Ms MacInnes

SS 10: Reminders from Thursday, September 8 2011

It was so lovely to see everyone fresh faced and and ready to learn!!

Today we reviewed the geography of Canada, complete with mapping the provinces/territories and the physiographic regions.  It is important that you know where each of the maritime provinces is located.

Please remember to come to class with both your textbook and handbook on Tuesday, when we next have class.  Please also remember that we will be moving at a quick pace and so keeping up to date with your readings is imperative.

I look forward to our potential trip to Fort Langley this fall.

Ms MacInnes

En 9: Reminders from Wednesday September 7, 2011

I am so pleased to be working with all of you again this year.  Let's have a wonderful year of learning!

Today we continued with our in-class write.  I have enjoyed reading through what you have written and am glad that most of you enjoyed your time off.

After handing out John Steinbeck's novella, The Pearl, we began talks about our theme this year, discrimination.  I look forward to learning about your feelings on the topic.

Thanks for your hard work today!

Ms MacInnes

Welcome Back!!

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back to another year learning together.  I am looking forward to our future successes!

Ms MacInnes

En 8: Vocabulary Review

probable: reasonable to believe
adjacent: lying next to
nomadic: constantly wandering
crucial: very important; critical
vital: serious
imply: suggest
alignment: straight line arrangement
revelations: discoveries
inscrutable: mysterious, baffling, impossible to understand
cumbersome: clumsy and difficult to manage
incomprehensible: unbelievable
commemorate: pay honour to
imminent: about to occur
tenaciously: stubbornly; persistently
formidable: extremely difficult, inspiring fear or awe

Grade 7 Band: Well Done!

Grade Sevens,

Thanks for coming out last night and playing your best.  You all looked very smart and professional!

Perhaps I'll see some of you next year in Senior Band!

Ms MacInnes

Sr Band: Congrats on the Concert!

Well Senior Band,

You blew my socks off!  What a great finish to a fantastic year.

Thanks so much to all of the friends and family who came out to support us.

I'm looking forward to next year!

Ms MacInnes

EN 9: Reminders from Wednesday June 15

Today we completed the story "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury.  We then worked on the review package needed in order to be successful on the Final Exam scheduled this coming Tuesday the 21st of June.

Make sure to study a little each night to avoid a head cramp.

Good Luck to Everyone!

EN 8: Reminders from Wednesday June 15

Today we completed the story "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury.  We then worked on the review package needed in order to be successful on the Final Exam scheduled this coming Tuesday the 21st of June.

Make sure to study a little each night to avoid a head cramp.

Good Luck to Everyone!

EN 8: Reminders from Thursday June 9

Today we wrote the unit test for poetry.  If you missed the test, please make sure to see me about making it up.

After the test, we began a grammar review package.  

We then read "The Witch," by Shirley Jackson and completed a sheet outlining the story's elements of fiction.

Please make sure you have all of the information (notes or review sheets) you will need to be successful on the final exam: Friday June 17th and Tuesday June 21st.

EN 9: Reminders from Thursday June 9

Today we wrote the unit test for poetry.  If you missed the test, please make sure to see me about making it up.

After the test, we began a grammar review package.

We then read "The Witch," by Shirley Jackson and completed a sheet outlining the story's elements of fiction.

Please make sure you have all of the information (notes or review sheets) you will need to be successful on the final exam: Friday June 17th and Tuesday June 21st.

SS 10: Reminders from Wednesday, June 8

Today in class we focused our timelines and chose the ten most integral events in the making of Canada.  Once chosen, those were the events that were placed on the timeline.  From that list of ten, students were asked to choose three events and create a topic sentence answering the following question:

What three events were integral in the formation of Canada in the 19th century?

This was handed in at the end of class and will be assessed.

Thanks for your hard work on this sunny day!

SS 7: Reminders from Wednesday, June 8

Today in class we completed an open book comprehension test on Mayan civilization.

We then worked on our pieces for the concert coming up this Tuesday, June 14th.

EN 9: Reminders from Tuesday June 7

Remember to study for your Poetic Device Unit Test this coming Thursday June 9th.

Today we played Poetic Device Jeopardy and worked on idioms.

Please make sure you have looked over all of your past grammar sheets so that you are able to do the review on Thursday after the test.

EN 8: Reminders from Tuesday June 7

Remember to study for your Poetic Device Unit Test this coming Thursday June 9th.

Today we played Poetic Device Jeopardy and worked on compound words and connotation and denotation.

Please make sure you have looked over all of your past grammar sheets so that you are able to do the review on Thursday after the test.

SS 10: Reminders from Monday, June 6

Today we organized our binders and began the timeline assignment.

It is important to keep on top of this, as the final exam is looming!

EN 8: Reminders from Friday June 3

Today we had a quiz on Poetic Devices.  Please remember that you will have a unit test on Poetic Devices coming up next Thursday June 9th.

EN 9: Reminders from Friday June 3

Today we had a quiz on Poetic Devices.  Please remember that you will have a unit test on Poetic Devices coming up next Thursday June 9th.

SS 7: Reminders from Thursday, June 2

Thanks to all of the Grade 7s who participated in the online Mayan scavenger hunt.  Well done to Halle and Sam for placing first!  Hoorah!!

SS 10: Reminders from Thursday, June 2

Thanks so much, Noelle, for coming in today to share your story with us.  Your strength and outlook on life is so inspiring.  We really appreciate the time you took to make the trek up to the school.

Any students who have follow up questions may feel free to submit them to me and I will pass them onto Noelle.

Well, Grade 10s, we are on our way to review time.  Please make sure that you have all of your notes from the last year so that we may begin assigning some type of order.

African Drumming and Dance

Today we began our sessions with Sasha and Koca.  We were wowed by the spectacular rhythms and intriguing instruments introduced by the fantastic duo!

We invite all parents and community members to watch our upcoming concert at Madeira Park Elementary School this coming Tuesday, June 21st at 1:00 pm.

See you there!

Ms MacInnes

Volunteer Appreciation Tea

Thanks to all of the children who participated in the entertainment for our tea this past Monday.  Your smiles added so much to the celebration of such wonderful helpers.

A special thanks to Nancy MacKay, who has tirelessly tickled the ivories for us and has made choir a reality!

Thanks to All,

Ms MacInnes

EN 9: Reminders from Wednesday June 1

Today we continued to study poetic devices.  Please remember that your projects are due this coming Friday, June 3 2011.  It is important that you study for your quiz coming up on Friday.

EN 8: Reminders from Wednesday June 1

Today we continued to study poetic devices.  Please remember that your projects are due this coming Friday, June 3 2011.  It is important that you study for your quiz coming up on Friday.

Band Concert: Tuesday June 14, 2011 7 PM

Now that the Canuck Hockey schedule is set, we can confirm our concert date for Tuesday June 14 at 7 pm.

We look forward to seeing all parents and community members out to enjoy the show!

Ms MacInnes

SS 10: Victoria Trip

Thanks to all of the Grade 10s who participated in the trip to Victoria.  I was so impressed by your mature behaviour and your positive attitudes!

You were a joy to spend three days with!

SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, May 31

Today we discussed the facts surrounding Canadian government instituted residential schools.  We look forward to Noelle's visit this coming Thursday.

Band Concert: Tuesday June 14, 2011 7 PM

Hello Parents and Community Members,

We would like to invite you to an evening of music Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 7:00 pm.

We have worked hard this year and look forward to presenting you with the fruits of our labours!

Students must arrive at 6:30 pm and be in concert dress (white top, black bottoms).

See you there!

Friday, May 20 2011: Sport's Day!

Make sure to wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water.

Good luck Nootka and Haida!

EN 8: Reminders from Thursday May 19

Today in class we took notes on parts of a sentence (subject & predicate) and then practiced which is which.  Some of the sentences students created were a lot of fun to hear aloud!

EN 9: Reminders from Thursday May 19

Today was the last day to use class time to record your slam poems.  Please see me outside of class if you still need to record your poem so that we can set you up with a laptop.

Thanks for your creativity.

SS 10: Reminders from Wednesday, May 18

Today in class, we finished notes on Canadian Government.  Students then looked at sustainable city planning and discussed/presented their reasons as to why a particular plan might be more sustainable than another.  

Remember, next Wednesday is the Victoria Trip!  Please come to school packed and ready to leave at 9:00 am.  FUN!!

SS 7: Reminders from Wednesday, May 18

Today in class, students were introduced to the Mayan civilization.  We discussed the differences between ancient and modern places and cultures.

EN 9: Reminders from Tuesday May 17

Today we worked towards completing our slam poems.  Students will have one more chance to complete this task in class, and then will be responsible for using their lunch hour to record their poem.

EN 8: Reminders from Tuesday May 17

Today we completed a journal write.  We then looked at different types of sentences (declarative, imperative, interrogative, exclamatory) and practiced identifying the different types.

Please be sure that you can identify the different sentence types... you could be quizzed at any time!

SS 10: Reminders from Monday, May 16

Today in class we posted a blog comment answering what Canada's greatest achievement has been.  If you have not done so, please make sure to share your opinion!

We then took notes on the Government of Canada and completed a worksheet.

Please remember that the Victoria trip is just next week!

SS 7: Reminders from Monday, May 16

Today we finished presenting our powerpoint presentations.  Students are now responsible for their Ancient Greek artifact, as they are due Monday, May 31st.  Please consult your sheet to find out the criteria.  Have fun!

SS 10: Student Blog Response for Lesson on May 16

On Thursday of last week, we discussed Canada's greatest accomplishments as well as its embarrassments. Please respond to the following prompt:

From the list below, choose Canada's greatest accomplishment and give reasons to back up why it deserves such an honorary title.

• Avoidance of Annexation by the USA
• Creation of the CPR
• Canadian Economy
• Maintaining a Sense of Nationalism in such a Vast Territory
• Military Operations

I look forward to reading your responses!

En 8: Reminders from Friday May 13

Today in class we had a poetry quiz.  We then responded online to the blog question from last week.  Thanks to all of the students who took the time to create an insightful response.  This following week we will be looking at graphic poetry.

En 9: Reminders from Friday May 13

Today we discussed graphic poetry.  Students then created their own graphic poem.  Any students who had not made sure to attach their name to their blog comment, also made sure to identify themselves.  Thanks for your insights!

SS 7: Reminders from Thursday, May 12

Today we presented power point presentations on Ancient Greece.  Students have done a wonderful job of animating their presentations!

SS 10: Homework Reminder - Thursday, May 12

Today went over Canada's economy, as well as early immigration.

EN 9: Reminders from Wednesday May 11

Thanks for those who contributed a post on the blog about writing.  You will need to make sure you study your poetic devices so that you do well on your quiz next class!!

Thanks for your concentration this class.  I think the meditation is working...

Ms MacInnes

EN 8: Reminders from Wednesday May 11

Please remember to study your poetic devices for the quiz on Friday May 13.  You will need to be able to match the definitions with the devices.

Thanks to those brave people who recited verses from The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes.

Assessment for Learning...

This year we created rubrics to help make writing expectations clear and concrete.  Students, in the past, have been graded on what is called the six-point scale, where a teacher gives a mark out of six and some feedback.  I would like to know how you have felt about having your writing assessed using a rubric with feedback, as opposed to being given a mark.  How does the rubric help you to become a better writer?   Please post your feedback on the blog.

Thanks!

Ms MacInnes

EN 9: Reminders from Monday May 9

Today we discussed metacognition: the ability to think about your thinking!  We discussed "how poetry is relevant to our world."  We took notes on poetic devices and then students continued on creating their slam poems.

I look forward to future meditation!

EN 8: Reminders from Monday May 9

Today we completed a 30-minute journal write.  Any students who had not finished their Outsiders unit test had time during the journal write to do so.

We then looked at the ballad, The Highwayman, by Alfred Noyes and analyzed the rhyme scheme.  Feel free to google the poem and listen to Loreena McKennitt sing the ballad on youtube.

Sr Band: Let's get our energy up!

Dear Band,

I've noticed, since our return from Disneyland, that our energy has been low in rehearsal.  Let's remember that we still have a concert left to perform and one that is most important.  It is for the parents and the community members that made our trip possible.  We need to make sure we impress these invaluable people!

Four weeks to concert date, means eight more rehearsals.  Let's give it our all!

Ms MacInnes.

Intermediate Choir Students

Dear Choir,

Your performance at the music festival was wonderful.  Your smiles brightened the room and I want to thank each of you for learning your music and lyrics.  I will look forward to leading you at the Parent's Appreciation Tea coming up at the end of May.

Also, a huge thank you to the parents who volunteered their time to drive the students to the performance.  Without your help we would not have been able to participate.  It takes a special person to give so much.

Well Done Everyone!

Ms MacInnes

SS 10: Student Blog Response for Lesson on May 5

Today we watched the rest of the lecture given by Dr David Suzuki.  Students are responsible for providing a response to the following prompt:

Knowing what you know about the way an economy works and having listened to the lecture by Dr David Suzuki, discuss the planet's ability to sustain steady economic growth.

Please make sure to place your first name at the bottom of the response.

SS 7: Reminders from Thursday, May 5

Students will need to make sure they read pages 115-119 in Other Places, Other Times, as there will be a quiz next class on the origins and environment of classical Greece.

EN 8: Reminders from Wednesday May 4

Today students wrote the unit test on The Outsiders.  Many students did not complete the test in the allotted time and will therefore have the beginning of Monday's class to complete the writing portion.

EN 9: Reminders from Wednesday May 4

Today we continued working on slam poetry.  Members of class were brave enough to share their drafts with the rest of the class.  Thanks for taking a chance!

Unit tests on The War Between the Classes were handed back and reviewed.

SS 7: Reminders from Tuesday, May 3

Please remember to find the facts needed to complete your powerpoint presentations on Ancient Greece.  These presentations will be due by the end of next class.  The criteria calls for eight slides in total.  I look forward to watching your presentations soon!

SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, May 3

Please make sure to get your Victoria trip forms in by May 13th.

If you missed today's class, you will want to watch the first 20 minutes of this web-lecture by world-renowned biologist, David Suzuki.  You can access the lecture on this site:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReFdEQBWBzw

Enjoy... we will finish watching the rest next class.

EN 9: Reminders from Monday May 2

Please remember to make sure you have begun your slam poem.  You must make your topic clear and have at least 4-5 lines created.  Have fun with it... here's your chance to vent!

EN 8: Reminders from Monday May 2

Please remember that you have a test on The Outsiders Wednesday May 4th.  Be sure you look over your review sheet for the test.  You will need to relate all of the story elements with events from the novel.

SS 10: Homework Reminder - Friday, April 29

Remember to read pages 230-233 in your textbook.  You will have a quiz next class on everything we have studied in this chapter.

Please remember to hand in your Victoria trip notices.

EN 8: Reminders from Thursday April 28

Thank you for your concentration in class today.  You need to make sure that you know the difference between "biography" and "autobiography," as well as complete your autobiographical poem.  A few of you forgot to hand this in to me at the end of class.  Remember the elements of story plot (specifically the different types of conflict) with regard to The Outsiders.  You will need to explain the relationship between the activating circumstance and the conflict.

You will have your unit test on The Outsiders this coming week on Wednesday May 3rd, 2011, so make sure that you have re-read the book!

EN 9: Reminders from Thursday April 28

Thanks for your focus during the test today.  I'm pleased you were all in attendance.

Music Festival, April 27

Thanks to all of the band students who participated in the music festival.  Your audience manners were superb and your playing sublime!

You're the BEST!!

SS 10: Homework Reminder - Tuesday, April 27

Quiz next class on the Oregon Territory, the Colony of Vancouver Island, and the Cariboo Road.

Please note that the Victoria Trip is on, but I need your permission forms in by May 13th.  If I don't have your permission slip, you cannot attend and your spot will be given to someone in another grade.

I am looking forward to visiting Victoria and really think it is a trip you will enjoy.

Grade 7 Band: Reminder for April 27

Please make sure you hand in your notice for the music festival.

SR Band: Reminder for April 27

Please make sure that you hand in your notice for festival.

EN 8: Reminders from Tuesday April 26

Make sure you have read The Outsiders in full.  You will want to go over your notes regarding elements of plot to ensure that you have the needed background knowledge for next class.  Remember: the activating circumstance sets up the conflict, the climax resolves the conflict.  If you missed the quiz today, see me about making it up.

EN 9: Reminders from Tuesday April 26

Test next class on The War Between the Classes.  Make sure to study conflict, point of view, symbol, character traits, as well as elements of story plot.  You will have to know how all of these elements tie into the novel.  Good Luck!

EN 9: Reminders from Friday April 8

What we did in class today:
1) completed posters outlining the story plot graphics for The War Between the Classes
2) presented graphics
3) watched slide show on Japanese Internment Camps in Canada
4) class discussion

EN 8: Reminders from Friday April 8

Please remember your homework: Read chapter 8 of The Outsiders and choose three questions from your guide to practice integrating quotations.  Please make sure to follow the steps:
A) Question #
B) "Quotation"
C) Your full sentence answer with integrated "quotation."

EN 9: Reminders from Wednesday April 6

Please make sure that you are able to discuss the plot in The War Between the Classes and that you can draw a plot diagram.  Also, make sure that you are familiar with the definitions of moral and theme.

EN 8: Reminders from Wednesday April 6

Please make sure that you have read chapter 7 from The Outsiders and that you have checked in with me to see if there are any missing assignments or quizzes.

Practice Sheets

All practice sheets must be turned in by Friday, April 8, 2011.  If your practice sheet is not handed in, it may result in a lowered grade.

SS 10: Homework Reminder

All assignments and and make-up tests must be complete by Friday, April 8, 2011.  If there are any outstanding assignments or tests, you will receive an "I" (incomplete) on your report card.

SS 7- Quiz Reminder

Please remember to study in your textbook (pages 98-99) so that you are prepared for your quiz on mummification.

Make Up Tests

Make up tests will be available in all subjects during lunch on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.

En 8: Reminders from Friday April 1

Please remember to read chapter 6 of The Outsiders and place page numbers beside each question.

EN 9: Reminder from Friday April 1

Remember that you must be finished reading The War Between the Classes by Tuesday, April 5.

SR Band: Reminder from Thursday, March 31

Please remember that your practice sheets are due.  Also, there is a parents meeting on Tuesday, April 5 at 6:00 p.m.

SS 10: Homework Reminder - Thursday, March 31

Remember that newspapers are due on Tuesday, April 5.  I have been pleased with the ones I've received so far!