Week of December 16 - 20, 2013.

** A reminder that Friday December 20 is an unpaid day and schools will be closed. **

Wednesday HW
1.  Book Club reading -- 25 minutes.  Students should be prepared to present orally a reading of their favourite part of the novel and lead a discussion about the reasons for choosing that section when we return from the holiday.  There is no written portion for this assignment and students should not speak from notes.
2.  Food and Toy Drive ends Thursday.
3.  We will have a movie afternoon and some light treats that students bring in on Thursday afternoon.  There are several students with serious allergies to PEANUTS in the class that require EPI-Pen use.  If there are no ingredients listed on the snacks I am afraid that I will not permit them to be opened.  Some examples of safe treats include clementine-style oranges, popcorn, tortilla chips, juice boxes, or certain cupcakes that are certified nut-free at grocery stores.  Food storage at school is extremely limited, particularly refrigeration.  Please do not bring treats that require reheating or refrigeration.

Class events that include food have become a more complex undertaking over the years.  I want to indulge the students and their wishes for a party but I really want to ensure and reiterate that the safety of each student is my primary concern.  If you do not wish for your child to consume any of these treats I can reconsider the food portion of the activity, or those students could bring their own safe snacks.  All the options are open.  Please let me know if you have serious reservations.  Thank you.

Tuesday HW
We had a terrific Art afternoon thanks to the efforts of Ms. Janine Brownrigg.  The students used pastels and watercolours to make a one point perspective and a Robert Indiana-inspired artwork.  Thank you very much to Ms. Brownrigg for her generous offer of her time, materials and expertise.  Some students brought the art works home on Tuesday.  The remaining students will bring their work home on Wednesday.

The end of the day was a bit of a scramble so the blog was not updated in time, but I did ensure that students left with study materials for the Quiz on Wednesday.
1.  Book Club reading -- 25 minutes.  Students should be prepared to present orally a reading of their favourite part of the novel and lead a discussion about the reasons for choosing that section when we return from the holiday.  There is no written portion for this assignment and students should not speak from notes.
2.  Data Management quiz on Wednesday December 18.
3.  Food and Toy Drive ends Thursday.
4.  We will have a movie afternoon and some light treats that students bring in on Thursday afternoon.  There are several students with serious allergies to PEANUTS in the class that require EPI-Pen use.  If there are no ingredients listed on the snacks I am afraid that I will not permit them to be opened.  Some examples of safe treats include clementine-style oranges, popcorn, tortilla chips, juice boxes, certain cupcakes that are certified nut-free at grocery stores.  Food storage at school is extremely limited, particularly refrigeration.  Please do not bring treats that require reheating or refrigeration.

Monday HW
1.  Food and Toy Drive.
2.  Book Club reading -- 25 minutes.  Students should be prepared to present orally a reading of their favourite part of the novel and lead a discussion about the reasons for choosing that section when we return from the holiday.  There is no written portion for this assignment and students should not speak from notes.
3.  Our Data Management unit 5 will be finished up tomorrow.  Students should ensure their textbook activities are caught up by tomorrow.  This would include questions on page 167-68 # 1 to 4 and page 174-75 # 1 to 3.  Ample class time has been provided to finish this work at school.
4.  Data Management quiz on Wednesday December 18.