March 26th

(Now that is a weird optical illusion)

 

Last day to bring in those permission forms. Stick them in your bags as you head out tomorrow. Yes, I am late with this post.

The word, therefore, is: "Tsk tsk", which isn't a word at all, but a commonly used sound effect when somebody forgets something. :-)

March 25th

Bring those permission forms in tomorrow. We head off to Camosun on Friday, but only if your parent or guardian permits. It is a good opportunity to see into your possible future........

For an entry, provide a link to your favourite optical illusion in the comments box. The one above is giving me a  headache!

There will be a human eye and sight test on Monday.

March 24th

Tomorrow, as it is Spring, our counselor has scheduled a sexual health talk for both divisions. We will be hosting a guest speaker so I want us to be on our best behaviour for this important discussion.

Div 1, notices will be going home tomorrow for Friday's field trip to Camosun College. Div 2's were sent home today. Please bring those back as soon as possible.

Today's phrase is: "The Talk!"

This Week, March 24th to 28th --It is Spring at Journey!

Hope that you took full advantage of your week off and spent a lot of time outside and with family.

Academic Notes:

Math - we will review percent and solving problems involving percent-- this will include calculating sales tax
Social Studies - we will continue to look at the Black Plague and its impact on Medieval Society...and we will predict how such an outbreak would impact Sooke based on what we know happened in history.
Science - we will explore some optical illusions to find out more about how the eye sees and how the brain interprets or misinterprets what is seen.
Thursday PM - Let's create our own optical illusions for the halls of Mount Olympus.

Calendar:

This Friday, March 28th, we will be going to Camosun College for a tour of their facilities and programs. Some of you might think that this is a long way off, but it is just four short years away and you can already start lining up your studies in High School to mesh with those in college.

Today's word is: SPRING!

Happy Spring Break

I hope that you are spending your Spring Break adventuring. If you can't get away, we live in a beautiful place.


I was out of internet range on my adventrues for the last few days so my apologies for this belated congratulations:

Congratulations to Andrew Rodd who memorized to 1016 places of Pi. He is proof that hard work pays off. Andrew has been training since December. We call that grit and people who have it will meet with success in life. Hope you enjoyed your pie, Andrew. ;-)

March 13th

Pi Day tomorrow. Who will be our next record holder? I am taking photos and sending it in to the News Mirror. I couldn't find Boston Cream Pie, but I did find something equally full of chocolate.

No TBH tomorrow, but I will be doing 4 draws in its place. Students with no incomplete work in the third term thus far will be getting an entry tomorrow. The true reward is learning and working those incredible young minds of yours. Don't ever lose sight of that.

Honour and Effort Roll called tomorrow at 11:30 in the gym.

REPORT CARDS GO HOME TOMORROW.

March 12th

(I do believe it should have read Pi and keep calm...and LOVE math)

Math Quiz tomorrow on relating percents, decimals and fractions as well as solving problems with percent. Review the materials. Some of you didn't do your practice questions and this means that you need to make up for that. Try some questions on IXL.com; it is free for a set of questions which is all you really need.

Exploratories tomorrow and word is that the weather is moving in so if you are outside, dress appropriately.

Good news....our Spring Break starts this Friday. While it will rain on Friday, the weather forecast looks great for our week off too which is a major plus.

For an entry to tomorrow's draw, tell me what you are doing for your Spring Break. I am going to Tofino with my family and Mrs Abell's family. Then, I am getting some work done around the garden. What are you doing?????? Anyone going to be in Tofino with their families????