Chirstmas Show

Well the show was a success, and if I can find my cable I'll upload a video.
Remember that Tomorrow is BRITISH cultural apreciation. We'll have mice pies, perhaps custard and watch appropiate British movies.

The London Knights came for a visit this morning to discuss teamwork and sacrifice. We thank them for taking the time to share with our students.

Off today

Well I'm off today but we're in good hands. I've found a new widget for my blogger which let's me add music. Check out my eclectic mix from over the pond. If I like it I'll keep it. Our Inconvient truth write ups are due today and should be collected. Also I was going to hand out skating permission forms for next week, so I'll do that tomorrow. 

New Coat of arms

We did our QDPA

Mr. Ennis address the masses

... and then we ate cake!

Tree of life

Check out this fantastic website called the "tree of life".

Spiders and Insects

Arthropods, spiders and insects!
It's all plasticine, check out the wasp!

We've been finishing up our classification unit with a comparison of spiders and insects. We've looked at the '5' kingdoms and now we've taken a side trip down the Arthropods route. On the way we've lost the Trilobites and rediscovered the horseshoe crabs

Thanks to Mr. S for these pictures

Volley ball, volley ball, vee- ball

Well the season is done with final set win over John Dearness. Well done to all the lads and a big thankyou to the parents who helped out with rides and support. Particualr thanks to Mrs. W who supplied me with the Penguins. Perhaps we'll manage a Christmas Co-Ed game with the Girl squad.

PA Days are here again

I remember once at a professional development day (or a sleep in as my grade 7's would call it) where we had bets as to which one of our students would still turn up to school. Of course it was a member of my grade 11 class who finally paid for repeatedly missing attendance and announcements.

If you're looking for things to do (before you start on your math H/W!) check out the WWE name generator, always good for a laugh.

Then , with your parents permission have a go on one of my favourate minclip games, and don't bother looking for England, we didn't qualify.

Have a great day
Sincerely
Phoenix Jackhammer

Friday is a PA day

Have a great day everyone. Remember that we have an elephant assignment for Monday. Check out the homework calendar to review the assignment. I'm expecting you to complete the

double bar histogram with pencil and graph paper first

, feel free to use a computer to jazz it up a bit.

43 miles per gallon

Created by The Car Connection

My 2 cents

Personally, warming or not, It is my opinion that we need to reduce our use of fossil fuels and CO2 emissions (all emissions for that matter). Burning less oil, being more green makes good sense to me regardless of global climate change. However, if it takes a misconception to get us going in the right direction then so be it. 

On the other hand

I think this is a little bias Against CO2, notice the cartoon of Al Gore and how they stack several scientists against him. However, for balance have a look and see what you think. 

However, when Sir. David Attenborough speaks we should listen.

Climate change

.youtubeHere are a few videos to watch about climate change. Remember, DON'T believe everything you hear. Some people make mistakes and others lie. The Earth does seem to be getting warmer. There is plenty of evidence that CO2 is a factor BUT, there is no such thing as a scientific FACT; only a hypothesis based upon what we currently know, and we learn something new every day!

Math Test this week

Have a great weekend, try some of these practice questions to prepare for this week's math test.

FRIDAY!!!

We have some weekend work to complete including our science and our DISCRIPTIVE paragraphs, see the previous post for the rubric.

Have a great evening, and remember - BE SAFE

Write Traits

We've been doing some work on our Write Traits with our Superintendent Mr. Sereda and I'd like students to have finished their Expository paragraph by Monday. They should have their rough draft finished tonight. Check out the write traits website for an insight to the Rubic we went through in class.

Friday Feeling

Well guess who forgot (again!) to do the spelling test (Dooh) I've hardly had my students today and should have done it the very first thing this morning, Sorry. We've got a grammar period on Monday where it will fit nicely!

G7's have their History work to finish (New France missing words and poster)and all the students should work on (or scan) their Fairy tale before I collect them Monday, plenty of nice illustrations please.

Have a great weekend, I've got my first Indoor soccer game of the season tonight at the soccer dome which I'm looking forwards to.

Fairy Tales

We've just about finished our fairy tale assignment having followed the 'writing process' from planning - drafting - editing and now publishing.

As it stands students may take their work home this weekend for any final adjuistment (editing) before I collect it in on Monday. Remember I'm looking at your IDEAS, Organization and Conventions.
I plan to scan the images to create a short vodcast in the following weeks but students are welcome to scan these at home (toreduce the backlog!) as a SMALL (1-3) .jpg or .gif and email them to onlinegee@gmail.com

Math Measurment

We seemed to be struggling with some foundation concepts with our supply teacher yesterday so today we reviewed Perimeter and Area in several ways including 'Think-Pair-Share' and "give one get one" Here is a copy of the Venn Diagram we created as a class review.

Here is a great site to check out for extra review

Don't forget the Nelson G6-7 math link on the Left hand side of this page!

History

Here is something to help with the Seigneurial System, remember the kit-kats!

Another week bites the dust

Review the measurement homework this weekend, and make sure you've written up your notes.

bye bye fish

We've just about done with our stinky bananas and I'm asking that we write out our conclusions tonight. You can see our bananas on the banana blogs. Sadly our three fish didn't make it to the end of the day and took the white porcelain highway to freedom.

Turkey

Have a great long weekend everyone, remember the Math homework is due on Tuesday.

M. Gee

Math

Students took their last test home test to review and get signed. Please have them returned ASAP. We will continue to review integers and place value through out the year.

Our next unit will focus on measurement. We started today measuring different parts of the school and classroom; from using a micrometer for fingernails and hair, to an athletic tape to measure the distance from my door to recess freedom. Try out these examples

Run for the cure

I was out running for the cure this weekend, hope you were too!

History Podcasts

Underneath the tinsel, was just more tinsel.

I'm currently putting the final touches on a Grade 7 assignment I'll be giving to my students next week. I'm expecting the combination of teacher tube and differentiated instruction will inspire my students to new heights. As always I'm exzpecting to be amazed by depth and substance. Good luck to everyone.

Writing

Check out this website or this one which review the writing process.

Laugh? I almost ...

Ah breakfast! Thanks to everyone who contributed to our comedy breakfast which supported our Language Arts curriculum. Here are the highlights via Teacher Tube, enjoy.

Mr. Gee 6/7

Has Mr. Gee always been such a great dressing, handsome guy? Decide for yourself by this picture taken when I was about 6 or 7 years old.

Septermber Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The first month of School is now almost complete and I feel privileged to be working with such a fantastic group of students. I’m sure the students have been telling you about ‘TRIBES” or
the fish tank ecosystem. Perhaps they have been asking you to tell them jokes for the comedy routines we have been creating and performing in Language Arts. I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for the kind messages I have received and to let you know about a few things we will be doing over the next few weeks in grade 6/7.

Breakfast Comedy Club
Next Thursday, October 2nd we will be having a class breakfast starting at 8:30 am in room 301. Students are invited to arrive at school a little earlier than normal to share a simple breakfast with the class. Students are free to bring bagels and / or cereal and their own milk and utensils. I will provide a toaster. After morning announcements, students will share the standup comedy routines they have been working on last week. Marks will be included in Language Arts and Dance / Drama programmes. Parents are most welcome; please let me know if you would like to attend.

Planners and Homework
Students should be showing you their planners to sign, you can also monitor homework by visiting the staff page on the school website. www.tvdsb.on.ca/georges
You will also find supporting materials for class revision and homework on my personal web page.
Our first Math Unit test will take place during the first week of October.

Shoes and Clothing for Physical Education
Soon we will be walking through slush and snow; please provide your child with a pair of clean shoes suitable for indoor wear These may be left at school

As the fall approaches we will be moving our lessons into the gym. Ideal dress for Physical Education lessons consists of well fitting training shoes, shorts or track pants, and a loose fitting t-shirt. Jewelry, especially bracelets, long earrings and necklaces, should be removed for safety.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me at school should you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to working with you throughout the coming school year.

Great Music

I'm listening to a fantastic website where you listen to music while you do your homework. It reminds me of Pandora which is no longer available in Canada. If you would like me to share the address have your parents write a short note in your planner. The first 3 students will get a extra special treat!

Welcome to Mr. Ennis

Mr. Ennis has now gone online with his own blog which you should take a moment to check. Also our latest spelling / Vocabulary words are on the homework page to review. We hope you're finding the school website a useful tool, please feel free to let me know what you think.

Friday feeling!

You'll maybe have noticed the new, cleaner look to the St. Georges website this week. You will be able to download newsletters, calendars and access staff web sites from it.

Homework includes Language and Science assignments, the details are outlined on my calendar should anyone not have their planner. I'll try to get a video up to help with the microscope slide instruction sheet, it insn't a very complicated procedure!

Comedy Sketch

Comedy sketch DUE D4!
School Appropiate!
Write your own sketch (the best ones can be performed at our comedy Breakfast, more on that later in the week).
Funny incident from a vacation
Your last ball game
crazy things siblings do
Conversation with teacher (Mr. Gee and his crazy English) or parents etc.

Remember the tips from our lesson
informal language
pause
exclamations!!

Grade 6 science

Grade 6 homework is to make their own 'microscope' slide for out next lesson. I'll have some pond water for them to take a look at as well.

I want one ...

I want one of these, not so sure about the obsession with thinness though ...

This weekend

Grade 6's and 7's share Math H/W this week.
Firstly obtain a (school appropriate) receipt from which to work.
Secondly, multiply each of the unit prices by 1000, to get a new total price.
Present showing all working.

Extension activities could include a new total, multiply by 10 000 OR by 0.1
Due on Monday, enjoy the weekend.
Check out this calculator

Tuesday already?

The second week is well underway and we've almost done one full cycle of the timetable. Letters went home on Friday along with Pizza Lunch forms. Please have those returned ASAP. Copies of the school newsletter can be found on the school website.



A little something to get you started with our comedy topic.

An, the weekend!

Well we've made it to the end of our first week; tired and happy. Newsletters went home today with internet permission forms to be returned ASAP. Hopefully we can find some time between homework and cross country practice to relax this weekend and watch the Grand Prix.

Math matrix

Welcome back everyone, I hope you all had a great summer.
In math this term we're working on 'number sence' starting with 'Place Value'

I've also taught the class a nice way to tackle complex multiplication using a grid format. Here is a quick summary to help tackle this week's homework.

HG

Closer, closer, closer

The first day of school is getting closer. I'm looking forward to welcoming my new grade 6 and 7 students to the class. Check here for the new 6 day schedule.
In the meantime check out this clip from my favorite T.V. show.

Loud stomping creatures on sage at StG's

Holmes on Homes, our students displayed their houses to the other grades last week. From April 7th the best examples of student work will be on display at the Museum in London.

Little less conversation

Here is the finished work, well done to everyone and have a great March Break.

Transformations

Check out the Nelson site for this unit.

And while you're online try this great golf game.

Boot Scoot Boogie

Here are a few ideas to get you guys started



enjoy