January+Jewels!

__Saturday, January 31st!!!__ Last day of January, and my official last day! Whew - what a crazy week - fun, busy, sad, happy, mixed up, full of surprises, and SO nice to see you've all learned the right lesson this year... Every teacher's dream...to know they've made a positive difference in their students!!!! Thank you for the wonderful surprises - from the Hab's logos, to the beautiful class card, the balloons, the gifts, the visit from the Stanley boys, the chicken broccoli braid, the beautiful horse shoe cake, and even Naida's face as my screen saver on my cell phone!!! Can it get any better?! Hope you enjoy your 'Memory Book': I wish I had more photos of you to add, but think they represent the spirit of the class for the most part. Ted, I have yours here - it got mixed up with my stuff AFTER you left it on a desk, AFTER your scribbled over some of the faces :o(

Please be kind to Mrs. Lindsay; she will be in on Monday and Tuesday for me. Then Ms. Spina takes over, and you will love her. I will keep in touch so will check up on you! Do your homework!!! Make me proud! Cheers, Mrs. D

__Friday, January 23rd:__ Maniac assignment was given out last week - see me if you don't have it. This will be due Thursday, Jan. 29. Grammar Booklet #4 is due January 30th. Week 16 is due Jan.30th - next Friday. Natural disasters: I will try and get some lab time for you to finish this. Good job today on that Joplin, Missouri tornado, Quinn!
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If you'd like the link to the video we watched today...'Are YOU going to finish strong?' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXOGgoageKI

Have a great weekend, everyone! Tell me this isn't impressive - great job, goils!!!

__Thursday, January 22nd:__ Some stained glass news...we do our BIG day on Tuesday; you should think ahead what you might like to do, and remember to keep it simple! A sample from last year... Well, I am officially finished sermon #452...no more nagging about completing work and having that sense of accomplishment which you get when you've handed something in that is your best efforts. Mariam, you made a REALLY good point today - you should be very proud of your work habits and dedication! Maniac assignment was given out last week - see me if you don't have it. This will be due Thursday, Jan. 29. Grammar Booklet #4 is due January 30th. Week 15 is due Jan.23rd - Friday.
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Great to have a visit from our buddy, Fergus, today! Thanks, Liam!

__Wednesday, January 21st:__ Maniac assignment was given out last week - see me if you don't have it. This will be due Thursday, Jan. 29. Grammar Booklet #4 is due January 30th. Week 15 is due Jan.23rd - Friday. Congrats to: Mackenzie, Anna, Katrina and Naida for handing this in already! Great to see your Google Presentations on Natural Disasters, Kyleigh, Katrina, Ethan and Alyson. Anyone who has NOT handed their Map Making assignment today, it is due tomorrow. Both parts. No excuses. Those who HAVE handed this in are: Kyleigh, Shayla, Jack, Katrina, Mariam, Ted, Benjy, Alyson, Mackenzie, Wilson, Thea, Ethan, Anna, Laura, Deeya, Ashley, Noah and Warren.
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__Monday, January 19th:__ Why have I not added to this since last Tuesday, and more importantly, why have NONE of you complained about it? Maniac assignment was given out last week - see me if you don't have it. This will be due Thursday, Jan. 29. Grammar Booklet #4 is due January 30th. Week 15 is due Jan. th23rd - Friday. Map making assignment is due next Wed., January 21st. You will have more time to work on your Natural Disasters in the lab.
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__Tuesday, January 13th:__

ALL Maniac quizzes are due Wednesday. That means, for some of you, you have a lot of catching up to do. Audio clips are attached on the side menu. You will be given an assignment based on the story tomorrow. There will be a 'Caught Ya' quiz on Wed. Grammar Booklet #4 is due January 30th. Week 14 is due Jan. 15th - next Day 5. Congrats to Gordon, Mackenzie, Anna, Kyleigh, Alyson and Warren for handing this in already. Math quiz on Thursday - but you all know that! (What you did today, only with different numbers!) Map making assignment is due next Wed., January 21st. This is a major part of your Geography mark, so make it your best!
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__Monday, January 12th:__ So, we've finished reading Maniac! Hope you've enjoyed the book, not so sure about that movie. Personally, I think we could do a better job! ALL Maniac quizzes are due Wednesday. That means, for some of you, you have a lot of catching up to do. Audio clips are attached on the side menu. Or you may borrow a book. You will have time tomorrow to finish the last quiz. There will be a 'Caught Ya' quiz on Wed., and yes, it will be open book. Remember what Laura did last time?! Week 14 is due Jan. 15th - next Day 5. Congrats to Gordon and Mackenzie for handing theirs in already. There will be a surprise quiz on Area, perimeter, surface area and volume on Thursday. "Bring it on!"
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Lunch forms are due TOMORROW!!!

__Friday, January 9th:__ I think it might have been Kyle who asked for this link...from Dr. Mike Evans...23 and a half hours. Great advice, and very cool drawing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo __Math:__ Week 14 is due Jan. 15th - next Day 5. Get er done! __English:__ Grammar Booklet #4 is due January 30th. If you didn't finish your New Year's Reactions paragraphs they are due Monday.

Remember deadlines are important!!! I will be starting your Term 1 Report Cards on the weekend, so I can meet my deadline.

Don't forget your lunch forms - they are due Tuesday.

__Thursday, January 8th:__ Just thinking about how good you were during that experiment today...then started thinking about the group photos I took. Sometimes, you boys scare me! __Math:__ Guess what? Weekly math sheets are BACK!!! Week 14 is due Jan. 15th - next Day 5. Get er done! __English:__ Grammar Booklet #4 is due January 30th. You will be using the lab tomorrow to type up your New Year's Reactions paragraphs tomorrow.

Don't forget your lunch forms - they are due Tuesday.

__Tuesday, January 6th:__ Hope you're feeling better, Wilson! Watch that ice - it is thick and sharp :o( Well, feel a bit relieved to have handed out that letter today; would feel bad if you had heard about my upcoming retirement from someone other than me. Despite the fact that I will be leaving, I am still here! That means business as usual, with the occasional fun thing thrown in. Weekly math sheets will start up again on Day 1 (yea!). Your Grammar Booklet #4 is due January 30th. I will be doing your reports so impress me! Someone suggested I let you paint on my cupboards...I think that is a great idea! Think about what you might like to put up there, that will be a positive addition to R7A memories!

We will plan something for the last day but NO GIFTS! I mean it. You were all so generous at Christmas, there is no need for anything other than the memory book I will provide, and maybe a pizza party! Should you feel inclined, I would much rather have you donate to the North Gower Food Bank, or to the Pancake Breakfast, which is coming up! Thanks for your support and understanding R7A - we are a classy lot!

__HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!__ Aren't you excited to be back?

__ **Monday, January 5th!** __ WELCOME BACK and Happy New Year! First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for their cards, gifts and treats during the last week of school - very generous! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed the holiday! Congrats to anyone who played in the Bell Capital Cup - what a first class tournament! I'm sure there will be LOTS of stories to listen to - I look forward to hearing of your adventures! Let's start this new year off on a positive...I am positive all of you look older!

Now some housekeeping: (boo!) __English__: ~ Some of you still might need t o finish your 'Awesomes' and your RRJ on John Lennon - please get them handed in as soon as possible. __Math:__ ~ Weekly math sheets are always due on Day 5, but you didn't have any for homework, so I can't nag you!!! The next ones will be assigned on the next Day 1, so you've had a nice break from them. Did you miss them?!

Here is a link to a super cute video 'Yes I Can!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huY6ZU_SEoM

Trivia: 1. Which two teams will be playing in the gold medal match of the World Junior hockey tournament tonight? 2. What is the name of the New Year's Eve celebrations held in Edinburgh, Scotland? :o)