Good Day!

 Sorry, guys, I'll be away an extra couple of days. Dalton's appointment got changed to Thursday, so I won't get back as planned.
Here is what I want you to work on Wednesday and Thursday (if Terry Fox run gets postponed due to weather)
I have the Access Center booked for both days, PLUS Mr. Lee's portable Lab, to ensure everyone gets their own computer. MITCHELL AND CASEY...putting you in charge of making sure all computers get put away neatly for me!
Here is your ACTIVITY for the two days:
Check out this website: (I have mentioned it before ...IWK's Teen site)
http://www.yoomagazine.net/info.php

USER NAME: demo   PASSWORD: mydemo
Complete the following sections, all listed on the right of your screen: Write down each activity in your notebook, noting the particular sections you choose to complete)
1. Click on BULLYING...Poll, Interactive Survey, Stop it in Seconds (enter to win an iPod!)
2. Complete STRESS QUIZ
3. IN your LEARNING JOURNAL, Choose any TEN NEWS ALERTS to read through. Comment in 5 sentences on each one...why it was of interest to you, and what you learned.
4. INFO SHEETS Choose any ONE to print off, be prepared to present to the rest of the class on Thursday/Friday...check with the teacher, as only ONE student can sign up for each one.
Here is the whole list...
http://www.yoomagazine.net/info.php5. SCREENING TOOLS choose ONE to complete.
6. TIPS, FACTS, MYTHS answer the 98 questions!
7. FORUMS & POLLS...choose any 5 to complete.

See you Friday!

IWK Miracle Jeans Day!

Today, our staff is helping raise money for IWK Children's Hospital. We have chosen to wear our jeans to work with a small donation to teh hospital. Here at GMCS, we have a few students who have benefitted from the care of IWK, including my son Dalton, as many of you know.
IWK isn't just for patients...they have many programs for young people including Yoo Magazine. Chcek out this site, and let me know your thoughts (write them down for this week's bonus mark!)
http://www.yoomagazine.net/magazine.php?magid=48
user name: demo   password mydemo until our school's registration is complete.

Thanks for listening to my story on IWK today.
Continue working on your VISION BOARD...due tomorrow!
LJ #1 Due: FRIDAY!

Monday, Sept. 13

Today we had Tara and Esme's guest speaker in...Kate Richardson. If you were absent, please get notes form the girls. She spoke on Bethany Bible College's Extreme Discipleship program and NBCC Saint John's Human Services program. I will quiz you about the programs, and life experiences Kate has had that influenced who she is. Thank you, class, for being so respectful of Kate. I know public speaking is not one of her most favorite things to do!
VISION BOARDS...we spent the remainder of class working on them, and will have class Tuesday to work on them. DUE WEDNESDAY!
Tuesday: part 2 of Vision Board Assignment...Barriers, and LJ #1

Friday, September 10th

Rain, Rain, go away!
Guess we'll have class afterall today; picnic has been postponed until NEXT Friday.
Yesterday, we started our Vision Boards. These will be due on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th.
Part 1: 1/2 sheet Bristol board
Part 2: questions on BACK of bristol board.

Remember I told you I would occassionally be putting a random bonus question on teh blog, just to see who is checking in? Well, here it is!
*Bonus: Name one famous person; celebrity, sports figure, historical figure, etc, who you felt had a sense of VISION in their lives. What makes you say this? Explain. (1-2 paragraphs)

Today, we also reviewed Volunteers in our community, and how you can get your 5 hours by January.

September 8

Today we looked at requirements for our Family Living Cookbook. Students signed up for times they will being in their nutrition break, either individually or with a partner. Check out some recipes here!

As you decide on your guest speaker, choose an appropriate week to have them come in (see purple calendar). Once you have asked them, please fill in the class calendar for the date they will be coming in.

First Project : Due Wednesday, September 15th
VISION BOARD...brainstorm pictures/words/phrases you can use to project your future in the next five years. Consider your education goals, hobbies, job, relationships, etc. All of thses could change once you complete high school.

Bring to class on Friday: 1/2 sheet bristol board, markers, magazines, glue, etc.

Family Living 120: Day 1!

WELCOME to Family Living 120!
Today we went over my expectations in class, as well as evaluations I will be using.
Notebook/Classwork 20
Classmark 10
Community 15
Quizzes/Tests 15
Learning Journals 10
Projects 15

Midterms/Final 15

Homework Tonight:
Be asking at home about possible  guest speakers in our community.
Try out your user name and password on http://www.engrade.ca/