Merry Christmas!

Guest post from Mrs. C today:  For those of you in Ms. Khan's section of ELA, I have kept the selection of world lit novels on a cart for easy access if you decide you would like to trade in your first selection for something different.  Just remember to let me know that you have made a switch so that I can keep track of what you have!
Anyone who desperately wants a book that Ms. Khan discussed which is NOT in our library - head on down to the Cuelenaere library or check online here John M. Cuelenaere Library to search for available titles.  If you already have a library card with a PIN assigned you can place holds online and they will email you when the book comes in.  If not,  make sure to talk to a staff member next time you are there and get a PIN so you can access the collection of the entire province.  Super handy when writing essays too.

A Few Reminders... And an interesting read!

Good luck to all seniors as you head into your "celebration of learning" this week!  I am including a link to an interesting SHORT article which may encourage you to set aside your cellphones and turn off your computers while you focus on studying.  It is titled "Students can't resist distraction for two minutes ... and neither can you".  A bit of  food for thought as we wrap up our first semester and prepare for a fresh start with semester two!

A reminder to my students working on Canadian history to make use of some our online resources, including the Historica Canada website which includes a link to the Canadian Encyclopedia.  Permanent links can also be found under my "useful links" and on Mrs. C's library website.

Social 8 Tuesday Oct 22: Maps are to be handed in and current event articles need to be corrected. Wednesday Oct 23: Test on Cultural patters.

Social 8 Readings and research on world religions due for Monday.

Hist 20 Readings in Red Text book, "The Challenge of Soviet Communism" Do numbers1-6 In Review.

Social 9 Working on their Early civilizations and Worldview projects.

History 20 Finished looking at political and economic ideologies. Started doing research on the Russian Revolution.

Hist 20 Current Event Quiz. Notes and discussion on political and economic ideologies Soc.8: Notes on Political patterns. Handouts and assignment on religious patterns. Assignment is not for home-work. Study for current event quiz.

Social 8 Maps were due. Quiz on articles next Day 5

Social 9 Corrected articles for Current Events. Quiz on articles next Day 5. A few maps were not handed in.

CE 10 Started Unit One: My Story. Readings and discussion from text.

Hist 20 Students are researching the pros and cons of political and economic ideologies. Due for Thursday.

History 20 Test on WWI

Quiz on Early Societies and Civilizations. Notes, handout and discussion on Worldviews.

Social 8 Notes and discussion on Educational Patterns. Maps for Current Events need to be completed for DAY 5

Hist 20 Test on World War One on Monday

Social 9 continued readings on the Shang Dynasty in text book. Answered #3 on p. 16. Quiz on Early Societies and Early Civilizations on Monday.

Social 8 and 9 Home-work check on current event articles. Maps assigned and due for next day 5.

Hist 20 Notes on The Battles at Sea. Home-work check on "THe Peace." Strated notes on the peace treaties. Test on World War One on Monday Sept. 23.

CE 10 Prayer booklets due on September 16. Tour of Mother Rivier archives with Sr. Pat