Thursday, September 30th -- Day Five

I know it's hard to believe but one month of the school year has come and gone. I guess the old adage is true.....'time does fly when you are havin' fun'.

Period One: ELA 9
After some silent reading, we look at the correct use of some words that are often misused such as too, to, two, there, their and they're. After this, we moved on to think about different ways that each and every human being is different from one another. After five minutes of individually thinking on this topic, we opened it up to a class discussion which saw us come up with a number of great ideas. This will make more sense in our next ELA class.

Period Two: ELA 20
We collected the extension activity based on Chapter Six of `To Kill a Mockingbird` which was a letter to Boo Radley trying to coax him out of the house. We were planning to discuss the short story `The Rink`which was assigned yesterday but we never quite got to it.

Period Three/Four: Terry Fox Activities for Grade Seven to Twelve students. See more below.

Period Five: Math 7
We went over the questions assigned yesterday as a class. This took longer than expected so the assignment was not given out until 1:55. The assignment (due for Monday) is Pages 23/24, #'s 1, 2, 3 4, 6, 7, 8, & 9

Period Six: ELA 10
The period was given to make sure we are all at the same point in the novel. Those who have already reached this point (the end of Chapter Five) were to read quietly or work on other homework.

Period Seven: Math 7
The period was given to work on the assignment that was given in Period Five. This appears to be a concept that is really quite tough to grasp early. As such, any student interested in extra help, I have set up a study/tutor period for Monday at noon. Do not hesitate to come if you would like some extra help.

OTHER NEWS:

Today was the 30th Annual Terry Fox Run. Our High School students took part in some relays and games this morning as organized by the SRC. A huge thanks goes out to our SRC Executive; Allyson Grywacheski, Andria Grywacheski, Jamie Newberg and Sydney Sanders who did a tremendous job of planning a fun event for those who chose to participate. The elementary children did their walk this afternoon and enjoyed freezies and a drink upon their return. Thanks to the girls who helped with the face painting at noon; Allyson, Bailey, Kaylyn, Jamie, Andria, Sydney, Danika...anyone I missed, I am sorry but thanks.

A good day of volleyball took place yesterday after school The Grade 7/8 Girls were defeated in a close match by Sturgis. The Grade Nine girls got some revenge as they were able to defeat Sturgis while the Junior Boys were defeated in a very close match. Good Job by all teams.

I will be out of the building for the most part of tomorrow. I will try to post news and events at some point but I make no promises.

Have a great night,

Mr. Morin