Happy November 30th 2011 everyone!  Hard to believe that December is here already!  I must apologize for not posting recently.  It seems like every second day we are out of the building or I'm out of the building.  December should be better, not too much going on leading up to the break.  Just a reminder that Breakfast with Santa is on Saturday from 7:30am until 10:00am. We would love to see you there.  I will be there as always, cooking sausages with my partner in crime -Mr. P.  If you didn't know, this week we had a presentation from our representative from Skills Canada-Ontario who spoke to us about jobs in trades.  As you may or may not know, our school takes participates in the regional, upper grand skills competiton in April.  We are very much looking forward to another great year- we are hoping to compete again in the seven disciplines.  Tonight students have math, chapter 3.4 questions 1-10 and should be working on their culminating task in language.  All students know what they are doing, they just need to do some over the next couple of nights. 

Hope you have a great evening!

MM

Good evening all,  tonight students have a couple of things to work on.  Tonight students have a math sheet, specifically on multiplying fractions.  Some of the students are struggling a bit with mixed fractions.  I encourage parents to check in with their son or daughter and see if they can help consolidate some of the ideas they are working through.  Students also have history reading to do- chapter 5 I believe- and some language- a rough draft of the three small assignments we've been working on.

Just a reminder that trappers and traders forms are due in now.  We go on our trip next Tuesday so we need money and consent forms in as soon as possible.  Also, the end of the magazine campaign is coming to an end.  This is our only fundraiser for the Quebec trip so we hope families will take advantage of it.

Have a great night!

Dear Parents,  interview times went home today- my apologies on the late arrival.  If your time isn't satisfactory or conflicts with a previous engagement, please contact me and we will arrange for a meeting later on.  Conestoga college was a great host today.  Students tried their hand at a number of automotive  trades, some specializing in tire maintenance while others worked on brake lines and wiring.  All in all, it was a great opportunity for kids to gain a sense of what learning a trade at the college level was like. There may be a chance for us to particpate in a campus tour and skills day at Conestoga's Waterloo campus which offers a better array of skilled trades.   Tonight, students have math, language and history homework.  Math is up to 3.1 and two stories need to be completed in language.  History reading is chapter 4.  Have a great night!

Evening all,

Tonight students have some math and language as well as history to finish up.  In math, I've noticed that some students haven't been comitting to the problem solving portion of their text.  Sitting in groups today, most could not explain how to solve a number of problems from the chapter.  For tonight, I've asked that they go back through their notes, and make sure they know how to attack and solve the problems laid out in the book and if they are still unable to do them, have them bring it in tomorrow and we will address it in class.  In language, I've asked that they complete their Dear Abby articles in their newspaper scrapbooks.  History: students are reading chapter 2 and 3.

Just a reminder, if you haven't sent in your interview form, they are overdue.  Also, we had QSP magazines come in to kick off our annual campaign.  Students have been given magazine subscriptions to sell in support of their trip to Quebec this spring.  We are hoping that students do take advantage of this opportunity as it will be the one and only fundraiser this year.  Lastly, a reminder that it is remembrance day tomorrow.  We are recognizing the day with an assembly beginning at 10am.  Please attend if you wish.  Have a great night!

Good afternoon all, tonight, students are working on their rough draft of their sports article.  We are hoping to get that finished tomorrow.  Also, a reminder that we have our character ed assembly tomorrow for "Respect".  Have a great night!

Good evening all!  Tomorrow, students have a math test on the pythagorean theorem.  We are studying the foundations of squares and it's application on right triangles.  The equation a2 + b2 = c2 will be the focus.  Students should be working on the review and practice test tonight in preparation for tomorrow's test.  Have a great night!