Mr. Gee online

Track and field

2009-05-13T21:42:00.002-04:00

Well done to all at track and field, if I get some pictures I'll post them. Our Fraction test is this friday, make sure you complete the questions for homework. Your foldable should be up to date, i'll be checking on Thursday.
Here is the clip on shooting a musket from our trip to the village on Friday
Enjoy

Tea

2009-05-09T15:20:00.001-04:00

Ok, I think I've figured out how to post from my iphone.

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1812

2009-05-08T22:43:00.001-04:00

We've got back safely from fanshawe village & I've got a clip on shooting a musket on teachertube.
Mr. G

Fractions

2009-05-04T23:39:00.002-04:00

Welcome to our new student, already popular with the ladies. We'll have our fraction test on Monday, adding + multiplying and subtracting.

HEre is a great site to help you study.

Here is a little video to help you too, what do you think?

2009-05-01T22:30:00.001-04:00

iPhone

2009-04-30T21:16:00.002-04:00

I'm getting used to my iPhone now, and there are some great applications out there for the itouch and iPhone.

Check out Stanza an application which lets you read books on the itouch or iPhone. I used to read books on my old Palm but this is much more advanced allowing you to download out of print or copyright books from the Gutenberg press online. Check it out!

We've almost finished out Friendship pathway now, only one more assignment to complete. Some of your latest works are excellent, so keep it up!
MG

Long weekend

2009-04-23T14:43:00.001-04:00

2009-04-10T07:37:00.001-04:00

Today we were working on inferring, we can finish it up in best over the week end. Don't forget the trip form for Monday.

Break it down!

2009-04-03T10:26:00.003-04:00

Two step equations (2x+2=12) made 'simple' by our G7 students. Break it down

Welcome back

2009-03-25T14:10:00.006-04:00

I hope you all had a great March Break. Things are pretty busy already, grade 7's have a History test on Thrsday April 2nd. Here are some notes to help study. In math we've been doing a breakdown for solving equations. And a Juijuib to the first students to ask for one!
Check out the math book for help and look for examples on the Nelson Math website the link is on this page.
Our school term ended with a QDPA day, there are some great pictures in the school website to enjoy.

Finaly don't forget that reports go home FRIDAY!
G7 science, a review for today.

Movie Friday

2009-03-05T18:28:00.003-05:00

This week's book report is "A Mango Shaped Space", check it out. The reading log is due the end of the month, the outline is on my homework calendar.

We had a "wibble" award, aready. Tomorrow feel free to bring in a video to watch in the afternoon, I may not play it but feel free to bring it in. Don't forget to bring in your paragraph.

Whew

2009-02-28T08:57:00.002-05:00

Well, what a week, sorry I haven't been online much but the whole family has been sick and I've been off a few times this week. THings are wrapping up towards the end of term and of course there are plenty of tests as we teachers scramble to get useful marks for reports. Luckily i've a plethora of marks for reading and writing due to the open response questions and paragraphs we've done these last few weeks. I'm glad to say that the majority of students have improved but I'll put pointers in our reports.

At the moment I'm signing up to edublogs.org so we can do some blogging next term.
Have a great weekend, I'll try to be more upto date this week.
A special gift to the first students who say 'Wibble!" to me this week.
G

Oobleck

2009-02-18T18:27:00.003-05:00

Grade 8 science have been introduced to oobleck, grade 7 will get that lesson tomorrow. We begin our work on fluids which means we must be due for our Water Systems test on the next double lesson. Check out this video for more amazing Oobleck.

A new G6 teacher

2009-02-17T15:38:00.003-05:00

We should be welcoming our new grade 6 teacher math to school today I'll tell you more tomorrow.

I hope everyone had a great family day. I spent it hanging out with the kids and walking in the woods. I hope you had as relaxing time as my son. I"m collating marks for reports now so get your work in asap.

Carnival on the mush

2009-02-12T21:53:00.001-05:00

Well, it's been raining all day today and tomorrow is Carnival outside. I'm hoping all Mrs. High's hard work doesn't get washed away. Well done to everyone with the Dioramas.

30s Vodcasts

2009-02-11T11:20:00.002-05:00

This week we began the 30s book report to promote the library. These are posted up on the Library website and I hope the staff will let the kids check them out for book ideas. Our students are now videoing and producing these themselves.
Enjoy

Dioramas

2009-02-11T11:13:00.002-05:00

Whew! What a busy week. Here are a few of the highlights we've had so far, from Dioramas to book reports to 30 second vodcasts. Well done everyone involved!

Guitar Hero

2009-01-30T13:23:00.003-05:00

Nice one, of course I should post one of me playing guitar too...
, Ok I confess it isn't me but that's what I was listening to at the same age. Have a great weekend.

Netsupport

2009-01-29T21:10:00.007-05:00

Teachers here is the first tutorial on Netsupport showing you how to get started and monitor the kids.

enjoy.

Friday Feeling

2009-01-23T15:40:00.002-05:00

A busy week, I've ordered tomato seeds from outer space for February and we're beginning Diorama on Monday. Science work should be completed this weekend and there are links to rubrics etc from my Homework calendar.

For History you can download .pdf and .notebook (smart board) files on the war of 1812

In language we're taking time next week to create a smart board presentation for our next book report. The kids have all downloaded the rubric. Here is a link to Smart technologies downloads were you can get the latest copy of Smart board for 30 days. At the moment version 9 (what we have!) doesn't need a product key.

Have a great week

Diorama

2009-01-18T21:51:00.002-05:00

Welcome back everyone I've managed to get my account going again. In science the Intermediates will being making a diorama this week as a culminating activity for our Water systems unit.

Here are a few ideas to help you get going.

Diorama Man (excellent)

Wiki-how

Art and Science

Chirstmas Show

2008-12-18T15:25:00.002-05:00

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.

2008-12-09T10:06:00.004-05:00

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

2008-12-08T08:20:00.002-05:00

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

2008-12-04T14:51:00.005-05:00

We did our QDPA

Mr. Ennis address the masses

... and then we ate cake!

Tree of life

2008-12-03T21:32:00.005-05:00

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

Spiders and Insects

2008-12-03T21:19:00.003-05:00

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

2008-12-03T10:23:00.000-05:00

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Thanks to Mr. S for these pictures

Volley ball, volley ball, vee- ball

2008-11-26T21:08:00.002-05:00

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

2008-11-13T21:17:00.006-05:00

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

2008-11-13T14:27:00.006-05:00

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

2008-11-08T14:24:00.002-05:00

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

2008-11-08T14:20:00.001-05:00

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.

2008-11-08T14:16:00.001-05:00

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

Climate change

2008-11-08T14:06:00.003-05:00

.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

2008-10-31T14:14:00.002-04:00

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

FRIDAY!!!

2008-10-31T14:10:00.003-04:00

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

2008-10-30T12:49:00.002-04:00

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

2008-10-24T15:21:00.005-04:00

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

2008-10-23T12:26:00.002-04:00

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

2008-10-21T15:51:00.000-04:00

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

2008-10-18T09:47:00.000-04:00

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

Another week bites the dust

2008-10-18T09:32:00.000-04:00

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

bye bye fish

2008-10-15T01:10:00.000-04:00

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

2008-10-10T15:58:00.003-04:00

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

M. Gee

Math

2008-10-09T13:10:00.000-04:00

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

2008-10-06T15:54:00.001-04:00

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

History Podcasts

2008-10-04T13:18:00.001-04:00

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

2008-10-02T11:09:00.001-04:00

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

Laugh? I almost ...

2008-10-02T10:36:00.000-04:00

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

2008-09-26T16:43:00.000-04:00

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

2008-09-26T13:31:00.001-04:00

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

2008-09-24T21:23:00.000-04:00

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

2008-09-24T12:03:00.000-04:00

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!

2008-09-19T17:31:00.000-04:00

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

2008-09-16T10:14:00.000-04:00

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

2008-09-15T11:02:00.000-04:00

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 ...

2008-09-12T10:50:00.000-04:00

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

This weekend

2008-09-12T10:37:00.000-04:00

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?

2008-09-09T12:28:00.001-04:00

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!

2008-09-05T15:48:00.000-04:00

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

2008-09-04T14:35:00.000-04:00

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

2008-08-17T18:14:00.000-04:00

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

2008-03-31T12:49:00.000-04:00

2008-03-31T11:16:00.000-04:00

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

2008-03-29T13:58:00.000-04:00

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

Transformations

2008-01-29T16:20:00.001-05:00

Check out the Nelson site for this unit.

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

Boot Scoot Boogie

2008-01-29T16:09:00.000-05:00

Here are a few ideas to get you guys started

enjoy

Welcome Back

2007-12-20T13:22:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone has a great Christmas and New Year, we should be finishing off the Geometery and Heat Unit's within the next few weeks. Mrs. Bergevin will be teaching us some dance and I'll prepare our HomeBuilders challenge within our science unit.

The end is in sight

2007-12-17T21:11:00.001-05:00

Well we managed to squeeze in our Math unit test and I've marked about a quarter of them so far. One or two students are in line for high 90%s which is encouraging.

Good luck everyone in the school show, I'm filming it tomorrow so I'll see if I can post a clip or two here.
In the meantime here is what I'd like to do in science on Friday; except I'm not allowed Liquid Nitrogen in elementary school. I can't imagine why ....

Care Day

2007-12-12T09:59:00.000-05:00

Poor Pippa is sick so I'm looking after her again today :(
We're on the last chapter in unit 3 with our unit test coming up on Monday. Check out the Nelson link for great study tips and questions for Unit 3.
I'm excited about piloting a Unit from the New Nelson text book being published next year. I'll be taking a look at the expectations and see where I need to make adjustments to our programme. More details to follow.
Don't forget to pick up your secret Santa $2-5 gift. We can spend Friday Afternoon Decorating the class so. with permission, bring in your decorations.
I should see you all tomorrow.

Mad Science

2007-12-11T14:55:00.001-05:00

The crowd were enthralled!

Sk8ing

2007-12-11T14:51:00.000-05:00

Fun at Skating, not so much the walk back in the driving snow. The things we do to reduce our carbon footprint.

Good Grief

2007-12-06T19:01:00.000-05:00

Has it been so long since I last posted. It's easy to get out of the habit other things quicky fill the space. We're well underway in our heat unit. For language we have some writing to do and I think we can finish up the Bully boys this month.

Remember to return reports and see you Monday. Enjoy the lie in Friday while I tell your parents everything

Grammar

2007-11-05T14:15:00.000-05:00

We didn't finish our grammar so it's for Homework. We're working hard to finish off our body systems presentation this week. See the website for the rubric if you're unsure about something. Great ideas so far, opne student is planning to video themselves on a treadmill for their Cardiovascular project. I'll be showing them how to import that into the Smart Board.

keep up the good work.

2007-10-22T14:25:00.000-04:00

I'm experimenting with youtube and the smartboard. I'm triing to embed videos.

Remember the babysitting course homework and the math which is due on day 4

sdrawkcab yaD

2007-10-18T15:43:00.000-04:00

!sdrawkcab yaD at segroeG

MacAttack

2007-10-15T20:54:00.000-04:00

HELP,My,Macbook,seems.to.be,suffering,from,some,strange,affliction,where,the,spaceaar,delete,and,other,functions,dont,want,to,work,,

Not.good!

The International Space Station

2007-10-15T20:52:00.000-04:00

Check out when the ISS will fly overhead
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/SSapplications/Post/JavaSSOP/JavaSSOP.html

Osmosis Jones

2007-10-09T22:44:00.001-04:00

We'll begin some work on diffusion and Osmosis this week explaining how stuff gets into and out of cells. The lab sheet is up on my website. In the meantime check out this story about tracking a T-Rex in the U.S.

Back from the brink

2007-10-03T15:48:00.001-04:00

After two litres of IV fluid over the weekend for the dehydration I'm feeling a little better. I was at the board office this morning for a meeting and came back to find many of our students are off sick too! Homework this week consists of completing the 'e'-lab for Friday and preparing for the overdue spelling test tomorrow. I also believe there is some outstanding Math HW to be collected tomorrow too.

We'll get the backlog cleared and begin our next language assignment this week on fractured fairy tales.

Check out this collection of fairy tale links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_tale
http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/introduction/ftdefinition.html
http://www.tooter4kids.com/classroom/FairyTaleUnit.htm
http://www.ivyjoy.com/fables/
http://www-ma.beth.k12.pa.us/jhoke/jhwebquest/jhwebquest.htm

Pond water investigation

2007-09-27T11:54:00.000-04:00

Euglena! A possible sighting in several students slides. Also, the Onion skins, as prepared by the g8's for the g 7 class! Great job!

The grade 8's finished up their 'e'-lab with a pond water investigation. I need not have worried, the water was teaming with life. I was very impressed how well our students are using the microscopes now and so I expect a high standard when the completed 'e'-labs are returned for homework on Monday D1. Students can download a fresh copy of the lab from my site.

Well done, don't forget that tomorrow is a PA day so there's no school for students.

On Monday g7's will get to make their own slides and hopefully have time to check out the pond water which is in the sun on the window sill!

This long weekend check out Bruce Westling's great collection of microscope images.

Cell theory and Math

2007-09-25T12:01:00.001-04:00

Grade 8s' have almost finished their 'e'-lab and will be handing it in shortly (a fresh copy is available from the website!). We're now looking closely at the structure and functions of plant and animal cells. Check out this companion site from Nelson.

G7s' homework is to finish page 206 q6-13 by Thursday, don't forget the P.A. day on Friday!

Integers mid-topic review

2007-09-24T14:35:00.001-04:00

We're about 2 lessons from our mid-topic review on integers. So far we've covered the basics and are adding positive and negative integers.
Don't forget to check out the Nelson website for web based support.

Breakfast Club

2007-09-24T14:22:00.000-04:00

Comedy breakfast was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who brought a little extra to share, so we didn't have to eat Lucky.

Microscopes and Math

2007-09-18T23:29:00.000-04:00

Grade 8's will get another chance to get cracking on their microscope work. Grade 7's will begin the e lab for the microscope. A copy of the worksheet can be downloaded from the website under lesson 2.

Check out this site to learn about the microscope. It takes a moment.

Grade 7's math H/W on integers far from zero due on D2 page 199 q5-18

Integer Homework

2007-09-15T13:08:00.001-04:00

Here is a useful website to help you as we start to work with integers. Can you make up your own rhymes to remember the rules!

Back to school

2007-09-14T16:04:00.000-04:00

Dear Parents and Guardians,
School is now underway and already 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 “Lucky”the fish, the newest member of our class. 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 7.

Breakfast Comedy Club
Next Friday, September 21 we will be having a class breakfast starting at 8:30 st 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 this 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.

Babysitting Qualification
I have arranged for the Canadian Red Cross to run a babysitting course for free, as an enrichment to our Health and Physical
Education curriculum. All of my grade 7 students will spend Thursday mornings from October 11th to November 1st in class
learning first aid and simple child care techniques from Red Cross instructors. This is a wonderful opportunity for our
students to learn valuable life skills. Students who successfully complete the course and wish to receive the official Red Cross
babysitter’s qualification may do so for a fee of $40.

Planners and Homework
Students should be showing you their planners every night to sign. I am encouraging students to become more responsible
for their homework and appreciate your support. Assigned homework is written on a board at the front of the class, and
students are given time to copy this into their planners. Parents can also access our online homework calendar from a link
on the school website. www.tvdsb.on.ca/georges

Clothing for Physical Education
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.

2007-03-28T19:53:00.000-04:00

Fluids, mass vs density students we are investigating the link between the two. The worksheet needs to be finished off for next lesson.

Planning

2007-03-28T15:51:00.000-04:00

I was away this morning preparing work for our Steps to Success, students learning about work skills and careers.

Tomorrow grade 8's have computers while 7's have art and language. We'll work on our 5 paragraph essay about poverty. Check out the provincal budget regarding poverty.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2007/03/22/ontario-budget.html

Back at the coal face

2007-03-27T22:20:00.000-04:00

I'm half way through our second week back and getting to grips with the smartboard. Tomorrow moring I am out of school for a planning meeting, be nice to our supply teacher. I'm looking forward to the weekend when we have the London Science fair. It should be great!

March break is here!

2007-03-11T21:23:00.000-04:00

Oh at last, I've been so tired and now I can relax for a few days. My mind has already started to wander a little thinking how I can the new smartboard in lessons. I've got a few hands on ideas already for the kids.

I'm still playing with facebook but at the back o f my mind I'm aware that I could end up at the beck and call for all my night owl students, the union isn't too keen on any of it.

For now I"m testing the water.

Smart boards

2007-03-09T22:52:00.000-05:00

Well I used the smartboard today to show the class a quick presentation on British culture. Then we watched 'Flushed away'

PD day continues

2007-02-23T10:29:00.000-05:00

So we're all in the lab looking at eworkshop.on.ca with great stuff for literacy for k-6. So far I'm chewing over this morning's work on guided reading.

Lots to think about but so little time for reflections

Up and running

2007-02-23T06:42:00.000-05:00