Grad Garage Sale

Saturday May 24th we had a garage sale to raise funds for the Grad Ceremony on June 21st. It was beautiful day and we sold lots of stuff. Thanks to everyone who supported us!

Ottawa Grad Trip 2008

Here are the photos from our amazing trip to Ottawa.


Some things to remember about our trip:

• The purple "Barney" bus
• "Miss, can we take a TAXI!?!"
• Less than 5 minutes in a dorm room and it looks like disaster zone (boys...)
• The Rideau Centre
• Walking to the War Museum
• Walking to the IMAX theatre
• Some people running across the "scary" bridge
• Crazy protestors
• Boat ride down the Rideau Canal
• Walking to the Museum of Civilization
• "Look Alex, a bench"
• The Tulip Festival (pretty flowers...)
• Walking to Mexico - the boys said it couldn't be done
• Waiting for the boys to get ready in the morning...
• Tattoos for everyone!!!
• Strawberry crepes, yummy!
• "Miss, can we take a TAXI!?!"

Free Rice

Help feed the developing world and learn new vocabulary at the same time. Play the game at http://freerice.com/ and for every word you guess right the United Nations World Food Program will donate 100 grams of rice to starving countries. it's fun and you help people. Try it!!

Grad Trip Details

• Ottawa Trip : Final Details
  
  Departure: Wednesday 7:30 am Terminus Maheux (DON”T BE LATE)
  Return: Sunday 11 pm Terminus Maheux
  
  Students are allowed one suitcase to check on the bus. They may bring a backpack to keep with them while traveling. Please remember we will be gone for 5 days…not 5 weeks. Pack accordingly.
  
  In your backpack you must have:
  □ Health card
  □ Student ID (to qualify for reduced student fares)
  □ Money for lunch or a box lunch
  □ Cab fare to University residence (approx. $5-$8 each)
  
  In your suitcase you should have:
  □ PJs
  □ Toiletries
  □ Medication (Advil etc.)
  □ Warm clothes (bring layers as the weather can be unpredictable)
  □ Walking shoes (we will be walking a lot so comfortable is important)
  □ Rain jacket / umbrella
  □ Camera
  □ Cup, bowl, plate, cutlery
  □ Snacks for the residence kitchen
  
  
  Money
  Ø We will be taking taxis from the Voyageur Bus Terminal in Ottawa to the University Residence therefore students need funds for taxis. We will be traveling 3 to a taxi and all fares will be split equally. We will also be using buses sometimes so bring $30 for transportation.
  Ø Students should budget approximately $150 for food depending upon whether they choose to purchase food and prepare it in the Residence (sandwiches etc.) or more if they wish to eat out in restaurants for each meal.
  Ø We will be going to an English movie - $20
  Ø Spending money is up to each individual.
  
  Total: $200

End of Year Portfolio

Yearly Portfolio


Includes:
□ Notes on writing pieces from each term: Please re-read your writing from the year. In order of date (start with September) write notes about your writing. Was the story good/bad? Why? **Be specific, DO NOT SUMMARIZE (no plot, needs more details, characters weren’t developed, etc.)
___________________________________________________________
Notes Format:

#1
Date:
Title:
Form:
Comments:

____________________________________________________________


□ Best & Worst Writing: after you re-read all of your writing pieces pick your best piece of writing and your worst piece of writing from the year. You do not have to recopy these pieces, simply label them and place in folder. (make sure your name, title and date are on each)
□ Self-Evaluation Letter: write a 2 page (good copy) letter to Ms. Boone about your best and worst pieces of writing.

Self-Evaluation Letter:

Please discuss (use details and quotes):
□ How did the pieces come to be, what was your inspiration?
□ Best piece: Why are you proud of it? What do you want Ms. Boone to notice?
□ Both pieces: What don’t you like about your writing pieces? What could be improved?
What was your biggest challenge?
□ Describe the writing techniques you used.
□ How have you improved this year? Have you accomplished your goals from last year?
□ What can you do as a writer now that you couldn’t in September?
□ What goals do you have for next year?

Out of the Classroom

Hi everyone,
I'll be out of the school for the next two weeks spending time at our school board down in Aylmer. If you have any questions about assignments please email me at aboone@wqsb.qc.ca I'll be checking in regularly. All assignments are posted on this site so refer to it when you need to.
Behave and I'll be back soon,
Ms. Boone :)

Public Speaking

Choose to present one of the following:

1. A soliloquy from a Shakespeare play (Sec III/IV Taming of the Shrew , Sec V Othello)minimum of 15 lines.
2. A speech (topic of your choice) 5 minutes - 1 cue card!

Good Luck!

Due Tuesday April 29