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Two weeks to go until the doors open for the 2016/2017 school year. I don't know who will be in my class, but I am looking forward to meeting all of you.
Here's just another ad to remind you of what is out on the horizon...

SUMMER VACATION

The LAST week and Leaving Ceremony

So this is how the last few days will go:

Monday:
Block 1 we will be rehearsing our entrance and stage walk for the leaving ceremony. The Grade 7s who are MCing will be practicing their lines.
Block 2 to 5 Fun Day at Stan Jones - Basically sports day for teens, so dress appropriately.

Tuesday:

The Leaving Ceremony
You should have received an invitation, but here are the details if that didn't make its way home:

Parents and families are invited to watch the leaving and awards ceremony from 10:30 to 12:30.

Students are asked to bring one dish or food item for a student potluck lunch and dance that will run from 12:30 to 3pm. If you have time, make a dish, if you don't, buy a bag of chips and a dip, a bag of snap peas, etc.

Many thanks to the team of Grade 8s who organized and planned this leaving ceremony. You really are the leaders of tomorrow and I am so proud of you.

Wednesday:

Report Card pick up

This week, June 20th to 24th

This week will run as follows for the divisions that I teach:

Monday:
-Div 2 and 5, I will note and collect the "Meanwhile in..." projects; I will let you know if I want you to write a final by Block 5;
-MATH EXAM for Div 5 and 6 from Recess to Lunch;
-ALL outstanding work is due (our boss doesn't give us extensions)

Tuesday:
-Playland --arrive at school for 6:45 am or be left behind/ return to school at _____ pm.

Wednesday:
-We will run through our blocks. You will be given a review for S.S.

Thursday:
-SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM (for those who did not submit a fully meeting or exceeding expectations
"Meanwhile in" project)
-Battle of the Fief's game in the afternoon

Friday:
-We will run through our regularly scheduled blocks.
-Locker CLEAN UP

Future Dates of Note:

Monday, June 27th Grade 8 Fun Day at Stan Jones Field
Tuesday, June 28th The Grade 8 Leaving/Recognition Ceremony and Potluck Lunch (starts at 10:30)
Wednesday, June 29th Report Card Pick Up all day
Thursday, June 30th Teachers in school for year end Administrative Meetings

FINAL Homework/Studying

Over the weekend, students should:

-Finish their "Meanwhile In" Social Studies project which is due on Monday, June 20th

-Study for the Math final by doing practice sets.

-Study for the Social Studies final by doing the practice test (the test is on the Social Studies page).

Please note: many students took my advice and finished their projects in Social Studies for today. It is no surprise that according to my notes, these students used class time to complete the bulk of the project. Other students were less productive and now they are feeling the pinch. The big lesson here is "use your time efficiently". It will make High School that much easier.

CAMPING DETAILS

So, show up to French Beach Group site at 9am.

You need to bring:

a pack lunch
a plastic spoon, plate and cup

You obviously need to bring:

a sleeping bag
a pillow
a flashlight
pjs
a change of clothes
waterproof outerwear
waterproof footwear
toothbrush/toothpaste
hairbrush
sunscreen
other needed toiletries

The student who agreed to be the tent provider needs to bring the tent and tarps.

*****We will be cooking your dinner (Tues.) , setting up your breakfast and lunch (Weds.)

During our planning meetings, some students said that they didn't like the menu and asked if they could prepare their own food. The answer was "yes".

You MAY bring:

-anything that you think will make your day and night better, but that follows the code of conduct.
-some students asked if they could bring junk food and the answer was "yes".

See you at 9 am on Tuesday. Pick up is at 4 pm Wednesday.

This week, June 13th to 17th

Here is what your week looks like. You should be working on your Social Studies project at home Div. 5.

Monday: Business as usual. For English (Div 5 and 6), we will be presenting Outsider's final projects and be reading the narrative version of  "A Midsummer's Night Dream". For Div 2 Social Studies, we will be working on the "Meanwhile in" project. This project is due on June 20th for both Div 2 and 5. The Social Studies Final is June 23rd. However, if you are on time and achieve an A or B for your final project, you can wave the final exam. In other words, you don't need to do it.

Tuesday: If you have an I, report to Ms Wien's class. You will be asked to finish outstanding work and to work on current assignments. Studying for your Science Final is advised. If you do not come, it will be counted as non participation and it may impact your final grade.

If you are camping, come to the French Beach Group site at 9am. Remember to bring a pack lunch for this day. We have bought your dinner, breakfast and lunch on Wednesday with the $7 you paid.

Wednesday: If you have an I, report to Ms Wien's class for another day to work on missing and, upcoming assignments. Studying for your Science Final is advised.

Thursday: Commonwealth Pool. Pack a suit and a lunch. Please return money and forms for this event. Your teachers will be at the Commonwealth, so there are no teachers at school to supervise you. This is a year end bonding event.

Friday: SCIENCE FINAL EXAM

NEXT WEEK's DATES

June 20th S.S. Meanwhile in Project due.
June 21st Vancouver Playland (Bring in your forms and money for Ferry, Entrance and Bus Transport)
June 23rd Social Studies Exam and Epic Medieval Battle of the Fiefs

And the Final Week:

June 27th Grade 8 Fun Day
June 28th Grade 8 Leaving Ceremony
June 29th Report Card Pick Up

Keep posted to this blog and LISTEN well in class for announcements re. upcoming events and academic requirements.