Hello students and parents,
I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has come in and spoken and/or sent in kind, supportive messages over the past few days. I can't help but feel extremely lucky to be surrounded by such a wonderful group of students and families. I look forward to laughing and learning together as soon as possible.
I have spoken with my lovely students about this, but just so that parents are in the loop, here is what we are currently working on in school, which can be continued at home until we are able to resume classes:
Div 13
- The rough copy of your speech for the Concours de l'art oratoire is due next Thursday. We will do some in-class self and peer editing, and will hopefully have time for everyone to sit down with me individually to chat about any specific grammar / phrasing questions; however, please remember that we won't have time to edit all of your grammar. Make sure you are using your bescherelle (or http://leconjugueur.lefigaro.fr/) to get the right conjugations for your verbs, and self-edit before you sit down with me on Thursday. The plan for ipad Thursday is that you will get to use the ipads to record yourself giving the speech, then have the chance to review your presentation with your partner, so you know exactly what to work on before the final in-class presentations after Spring Break. These videos will not be uploaded to an internet source; however, if you are interested in competing in the district-level competition, you will need to submit your video to me (upload it to my computer), and present for me in person.
- Your lab report and self-evaluation for today's lava lamp lab need to be finished for Thursday.
- Your term 2 reflections should be completed by Friday, so we can chat about how this term has gone for you. All late work needs to be completed at that point, and students will be required to stay after school if any large assignments are outstanding. Parents - the format for the reflection is the same as it was for term 1.
- FYI - I just heard back from the gymnastics club, and we *might* have found a couple of dates that work! Hooray! Parents - the cost of this field trip would be covered by the lovely PAC at our school. :)
Div 14
- We started an advertising campaign project today. By the end of next week, students should have #1-4 mostly finished. The outline is under the "English Advertising Project" tab on the right side of the blog, and the final project will be due March 30.
Please note that I will respond to communications as soon as I can after the strike.
Thank you again,
Mme O (Mo :))
FYI - There is a letter to parents from the Greater Victoria Teachers' Association on the GVTA website, if you interested.
