Do you have English Books to Return?

Yes - I have the book.  You may return them the office.

No - I lost the book.  Go to the office to pay for the book.  You may not get your report card until you pay or you may find unpaid bills on next year's scchool fee statement.

I think you made a mistake Ms Lees - then copy the title and the book number down and come to school at 8:00 and find me in room 213! Then you may check the books that have been returned to the book room and/or bins to see if another student has returned it or if we made a mistake in checking them off (we did check them several times, but mistakes happen).  Yes, 8 am is before report card pick up (9 and 10 am) but  this might enable you to find your book and still be able to pick up your report card.  I can't guarantee it though- it depends on the office procedures.  You may need to stand in a long line up to pay for your book or return it.  I will be available for kids to come by to check the book room between 8am and 10 am.




If I am not in Room 213 - I will be in the book room (at the top of the stairs in the science wing)

HACE 9 Assignment

Several of you are now coming to me to ask for the HACE 9 assignment that you should have completed in December - January.  You must complete the planning chart (process) as well as the assignment.

Go to this link to find it:

HACE 9 Assignment 2012

Sincere feeling

Hey guys! What's up?

I would like to express my sincere feeling about how awesome our English 9 is! It is going to our life treasure and the best memory of high school life.

Good luck in English 10! (If you have passed English 9)

Final Exam Project Presentation and other reminders

Monday I will open for flex at 11:10 for:
   1.  students to hand in last minute work
   2.  Students who wish to use their work samples as visuals can get them ready to present in the afternoon.
   3.  Rehearsal of final project.

Reminder to bring the following for final presentations:

• rubric
• instruction sheet
• signed draft that went home
• 2 clean copies  - these may be typed or hand written  (1 for me to compare with your draft and follow along during your presentation and 1 for you to use during your presentation)
• your visuals

All students must be ready to present on Monday - selection will be volunteer first and then random so everyone must be ready.

Happy rehearsing and study hard for your finals!  (Don't worry, it is supposed to rain all weekend:)

Something to ponder as you finish your En 9 semester...

Take a look at this video,  Consider the life-lessons it suggests.  What does it say about learning?

Don't get discouraged in your final project - at the moment it is still in progress.  Remember learning is messy !  Enjoy.

Reminders for Monday

Course selection forms will be due to your block 2 teacher.

Your final project starts on Monday in class and this means your binder / portfolio will stay in class for you to use throughout the week.

Essays are due Monday - must bring all process.

Stargirl novels will be collected on Monday.

Sleep well and leave early for school as it will likely be snowy and slippery.... this means extra traffic delays.

Enjoy the snow!

Blogging and its feedback might boost a child's self-esteem

This was in the Vancouver Sun and thought it might be interesting to some of you.... Blogging and its feedback might boost a child's self-esteem.