Monday, December 21, 2009

36TH CLASS - SECRET ELF

Today:
More than 1/2 of you were absent so we finished up on Secret Elf business and made holiday things.
HAVE A GREAT BREAK! DON'T FORGET TO E-MAIL ME YOUR SHORT STORY DRAFTS OVER THE BREAK (BEFORE THIS FRIDAY IF POSSIBLE) SO YOU CAN HAVE FEEDBACK WHEN YOU RETURN TO SCHOOL!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

35TH CLASS - SECRET ELF

Today:
1) You were randomly paired up with another person.
2) You made a card for that person including something nice about her/him inside.
If you missed class:
See me for your person.
Next class Monday, December 21 (Day 4):
Please either make (creativity goes a long way) or buy ($2-no more than $5) a gift for that person to bring to class and give with your card.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

34TH CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Today we discussed the upcoming events and house members decorated teachers as trees.

Monday, December 14, 2009

33RD CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCATION VIII

Friday, December 11, 2009:
We finished up the STI section.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

32ND CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCATION VII

Today:
We continued discussing STIs.

Monday, December 7, 2009

31ST CLASS - DEAR SWITCH

Today:
We switched with DEAR. It was a full read.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

30TH CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCATION V

Today:
1) You shared the answers from last class you were comfortable sharing with your peers.
2) You chose 1 pro and 1 con to share with the whole class.
If you missed class:
Catch up by writing some of your friend's ideas down from class.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

30TH CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Tuesday, December 1, 2009:
We had a house meeting.

Friday, November 27, 2009

29TH CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCATION IV

Today:
1) You received a letter to take to your parents/guardians re: the Canadian Test for Basic Skills coming up Wednesday, December 2, 2009.
2) We received a visit from Cycle 1 Leadership students informing us about the free help available online at LEARN.
3) In pairs, you brainstormed your ideas about the pros and cons about the journey from child to teen to young adult.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

28TH CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCTION III

Wednesday, November 25, 2009:
We finished the PowerPoints.

Monday, November 23, 2009

27TH CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCATION II

Today:
We continued viewing the online PowerPoints.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

26TH CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCATION

Today:
1) We established expected behavior and awareness moving into the theme. We also can utilize our school nurses if there are any questions that can be addressed to them.
2) We began today viewing the PowerPoint about puberty on the website http://www.sexualityandu.ca/ .

Monday, November 16, 2009

25TH CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Friday, November 13, 2009:
We had a house meeting.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

24TH CLASS - REMEMBRANCE DAY - POSTCARDS FOR PEACE

Today:
1) We read a newspaper that had all kinds of articles from past to present. It was a good reminder of what Rembrance Day is all about.
2) You received a postcard to write a message on that will be sent to soldiers in battle.
Next class Friday, November 13 (Day 10): I will collect any remaining postcards.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

23RD CLASS - READING!

Today:
You were given extra time to read.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

22ND CLASS - RESPECT

Today:
We discussed respect and what it means.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

21ST CLASS - PLANNING FOR SEXUALITY EDUCATION

Today:
1) There was a whole class brainstorm about what you know about sexuality education.
2) Each of you wrote down anonymous and confidential questions that you would like answered either by myself or our nurse during the upcoming LES.
3) This topic will be discussed in more depth in your Science class also.

Friday, October 30, 2009

20TH CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Happy Halloween! Check out the school website for pics from the costume contest. Kudos to Student Council :)

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

19TH CLASS - TERM 1 SELF-EVALUATION

Today:
You answered many questions and reflected on your progress this term.
You evaluated yourself, then handed it in.
If you missed class: See me for the questions.

Monday, October 26, 2009

18TH CLASS - DRUG AWARENESS LES VI

Today:
1) Using all the activities so far, you were asked to choose 1 of the following 2 questions to answer in pairs: a) where have you seen or heard messages to use in the media, or b) why do you think people use?
2) You shared your answers with the rest of the class and handed them in.
If you missed class: Answer 1 of the two above questions, and hand them in to me.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

17TH CLASS - DRUG AWARENESS LES III & BIRTHDAYS

Today:
1) We continued the Drug Awareness LES and people finished presenting their situations.
2) We caught up and celebrated birthdays in October.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

16TH CLASS - HEALTH AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

Today
1) We discussed the H1N1 Virus.
2) We reviewed what we have been discussing since the beginning of the year.
3) We watched 2 very important videos found here <-- click on the link.
If you missed class: It is VERY important that you click the link and watch the last 2 videos (Washing Hands and Coughing and Sneezing).

ALL STUDENTS - YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHARE THEM WITH YOUR FAMILY MEMEBER.

Friday, October 16, 2009

15TH CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

It will be interesting to see the ideas the house teams come up with for the music video we make!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

14TH CLASS - DRUG AWARENESS LES II

Today:
1) We discussed how our nurse will be able to come in around November.
2) We brainstormed places people are pressured to use drugs.
3) In groups, you chose a place and created a realistic skit that included different responses that you think are useful.
4) Groups presented.
If you missed class: See your "go-to" person or myself to discuss the skits presented.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

13TH CLASS - DRUG AWARENESS LES I

Today:
1) We began a new LES.
2) In groups you completed a quiz about the dangers of different drugs.
3) We discussed each drug in more detail. I was impressed with your participation and will take up your ideas and see if it is possible to have our nurse come talk to us more specifically about the biological/neurological effects from different drugs.
If you missed class: See me for the quiz.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

12TH CLASS - REACTIVE/PROACTIVE LES IV - FINAL REFLECTION

Today:
1) We reviewed the final assignment due at the beginning of next class.
2) The ladies went to the library.
3) You worked on your assignment: What are 5 ways you were reactive in the last week? What are 5 ways you were proactive in the last week? What that information, what are 3 realistic goals to set for yourself for this term?
If you missed class: You will need to complete the above assignment.
Next class Thursday, October 8 (Day 6): The assignment is due.

Friday, October 2, 2009

11TH CLASS - REACTIVE/PROACTIVE LES III

Today:
1) You performed some really neat Reactive/Proactive skits. Bravo!
Have a good weekend.
If you missed class: You will have the chance to perform on Tuesday, October 6.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

10TH CLASS - OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE

Today:
1) Official school attendance was taken.
2) You recieved your updated schedule (with any course changes).
3) You read.

Monday, September 28, 2009

9TH CLASS - PROACTIVE/REACTIVE LES II

Today:
We reveiwed the two concepts from last class. You got into groups of 4-5 and created 2 skits: firstly, handling a situation as a reactive person, and secondly, that same situation as a proactive person.
If you missed class:
See if you can join the group of a friend before next class.
Next class Wednesday, September 30 (Day 10): HOUSE Meeting. You will have a few minutes to practice and then perform on Friday, October 2 (Day 2).

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

8TH CLASS - PROACTIVE/REACTIVE LES I

Today:
1) Terry Fox pledge sheets were handed in.
2) We began our Proactive/Reactive LES.
If you missed class: Please ask your "go to" person about the discussion.
There is still need for kleenex boxes.

Monday, September 21, 2009

7TH CLASS - EXAM TIPS LES II

Today:
1) We finished going throught the Exam Tips. Now it is up to you to make your goals for your first upcoming exam, and see how things play out! Good luck. Once you have your exam, you will be able to reflect and evaluate yourself on this LES.
2) Thanks for helping stock up on kleenex.
If you missed class: Continue reading and working on the handout that we started during the 6th Advisory Class.
Next class September 23 (Day 6): Your Terry Fox Run pledge sheets are due.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

6TH CLASS - EXAM TIPS LES

Today: We began the Exam Tips LES.
If you missed class: Be sure to get the handout and complete it before next class.
Next class Monday, September 4 (Day 4): We will continue the LES. Have a good weekend.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

5TH CLASS - FIRST HOUSE MEETING

Today was our first school house meeting! Good luck this year on your house teams!
Reminder: Terry Fox Run permission and pledge sheets need to be returned ASAP and no later than Thursday, September 17. Thanks. There was not time to collect your Time Management LES assignments, so I will next class.

Friday, September 11, 2009

ARE YOU IN CONCENTRATION?

If you are, this blog needs to be checked every day you miss class so you can be ready to go with everything the next class.

4TH CLASS - TIME MANAGEMENT III AND TERRY FOX RUN

Today we:
1) Finished up the Time Management LES. You reflected on how you spent your time, evaluated yourself, and set 3 realistic goals to get into the habit of doing this month.
2) Talked about the Terry Fox Run on September 24 (Day 7), during period 3 we, as a school, will be participating in once again. Click on the link above to learn more; credit to that website for the above picture.
If you missed class: Come see me for the permission form and pledge sheet. Your Time Management LES handout also needs to be fully completed.
Next class Tuesday, September 15 (Day 10): Before we make our way down to the gym, I will be collecting all assignments and permission forms at the beginning of class. If your parent/guardian does not give permission, you need to return that form and your pledge sheet to me.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

3RD CLASS - TIME MANAGEMENT II

Today we: Continued with the Time Management LES.
If you missed class: Using your completed 24-hour documentation, you need to complete up to the middle of the second page of your handout. If you have any questions, see me.
Next class September 11 (Day 9): I trust you will have up to the middle of page 2 completed when I check at the beginning of class. Bring your binder to keep in the class.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

REMINDER - YOUNG LADIES

Please bring your HPV forms to class signed.

Friday, September 4, 2009

2ND CLASS - TIME MANAGEMENT

Today we:
1) Started our Time Management LES. Starting at 6/7 a.m. this morning, you need to document what you did and do every hour, for 24 hours. You need to do this on the blank side of the first page of the booklet you were given. Each hour, you need to write down what you did. You will be able to stop when you wake up tomorrow and put in your time sleeping. Tomorrow, you will stop the same hour you started with today.
2) Went over 4 very important forms for your parents/guardians.
Tuesday, September 8 (Day 5) at the beginning of DEAR: Those forms are due back at the beginning of class.
Wednesday, September 9 (Day 6) at the beginning of ERC: The 24-hour documentation is due at the beginning of class. Do not fill anything else out in the booklet you were given.

Have a good long weekend! Enjoy having Monday off.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

1ST CLASS - COURSE INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Advisory, or more formally, ERC!
You will need your course outline signed as well as any remaining locker combination forms for next class, September 4 - Day 4.
Reminder:
STUDENT ID PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW!!
Credit to google pics for the picture to the right.
Also, if you wish to change an option course you are in, you can see Mrs. Hostetler on September 17 and 18 in the guidance office right beside the main office.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

RETURN TO BASE

Click to return to ---> Murphy's Course Base