The Home Stretch

Good practice today!  It's a good sign when 'O' Canada is the song we need most work on right?  RIGHT???  Well, something to work on for the new year... en français aussi !  Thanks today for your help Carmen!  The set is looking too good to ever take down!


Homework
Practice Lines/Songs (everyone)
Math (only half)
Newspaper article (rough copy only)
Read

It's all coming to together...

The 'set' is shaping up thanks to some incredible work today by our volunteers.  Thank you guys!  Along with some work on the props and our 'secret' production... things seems to be falling into place.  Enjoy a well-deserved weekend!

Homework
Math (just a little)
Newspaper Article (rough only)
Xtranormal (submit it please!)
Read
Play Practice (Know your lines cold!  Review everyday even if you think you got it... :)

Hello... Hello... Hello...???

Nobody out there read yesterday's blog yet... :(

Homework
same as yesterday... but Grade 9 has a special Moodle work :)

Long time no blog...

Hello World!

Long time no blog.  We have had lots and lots going on... so much effort for one day (Dec. 15th) it just doesn't seem fair to the other days!  While regular school has been going we have much to report.

First, congratulations to Cole for winning the school Logo contest.  His design successfully captures the essence of our school.

Also, congratulations to Alexandra for earning over 67000 grains of rice for hungry people in Cambodia.  As a class we earned over 125000 grains of rice for the month of November and finished in 8th place in Canada as part of the Canadian Free Rice School Challenge.  Thank you to those who helped us out!  (My Mom, f1regirl, whyard, My Dad, maleys, gordonspear, ms.liebel, Supermomandson, jephiner, puppilicious1)  I am not sure exactly who everyone is so please tell me so I can thank you in person!  (I know f1regirl, Gord, Ms. Liebel and of course Mom and Dad) Keep playing for fun and to feed the world :)

We went for our first snowshoeing adventure last week!  It was a cold, windy day but everyone put on a brave face and nobody complained. Good show!

Mr. Bond missed school on Thursday to learn about teaching parts of our courses online.  Already this week some of our seniors have begun using the expertly prepared units from BC Learning Network. Mr. Bond is very excited to use this service regularly.

We also have dozens of new class pets!  They work in damp, dark conditions, eat garbage and will guide us in much of our studies for the rest of the year... can you guess what or who they are?  If you said "Red Wigglers" then well done!  Currently we are accepting applications for a 'Worm Master' and cover letters will be accepted until Thursday.  Duties will involve meticulous measuring and sorting of worm food, water and other living conditions.  Applicants should be responsible, thoughtful and not mind stinky smells!

Homework
Math
Worm Master Cover Letter
Special Xtranormal project we really should not talk about until Dec. 15th
Lines and songs for North Pole Exposure (only 2 of you) (c'mon guys!)

Goodbye Mustache!

Putting together a bit about yesterday's awesome Metis learning experience... stay tuned!

(Thank you Ms. McLeod for paying me to get rid of it!)

Homework

Go vote for this year's school logo over at Ms. Liebel's Blog!

Journal - What do you think were the messages Bev wanted you to remember?

Math (tests signed grades 6&7)

End World Hunger TWO DAYS LEFT!!!

Read

Finish Mad Minute

Hot Dog forms & $$$ (one person)

Memorize X-mas play lines & songs! (win BIG BUCKS!!!)

Published Part 3

• Beverly Lambert is coming tomorrow!  Come learn about Métis heritage beginning at 8:30am sharp!
• Our last two environmental superhero stories are finally published!

The Mountain Keeper - This chipmunk-turned-Mountain Keeper delivers some sobering changes to a group of thoughtless teenagers.



Mountain Sentinel - (This story may be unsuitable for some readers) The Garbage Man uses violence to keep our world green...  literally by stopping the Bad Guys from cutting down trees.

Go Vote!

Snowshoeing didn't really happen today on account of the 'EPIC SNOWBALL MAKING SNOW'!  We made giant snowballs instead and designed the tallest possible towers of snow...


Homework

Go vote for this year's school logo over at Ms. Liebel's Blog!

This stache needs donations!

Social Studies (for certain people who didn't finish today)

Math 

End World Hunger

Read

Finish Mad Minute

Hot Dog forms & $$$

Memorize X-mas play lines & songs! (win BIG BUCKS!!!)

Visit Ms. Liebel's Blog!

Really happy you are here...  really!  But once you've read everything go vote for this year's school logo over at Ms. Liebel's Blog!  Do it now!  (then come back)

Homework

Snowshoeing Tomorrow!  (be prepared) (wearing only jeans and a 'hoodie' may result in hypothermia and/or sarcastic sympathy)

This stache needs donations!

Math (A+ tests still must be signed!)

End World Hunger

Read

Journal (just one) (you know who you are)

Finish Mad Minute

Prezi (just one) (you know who you are)

Hot Dog forms & $$$

Memorize X-mas play lines & songs! (win BIG BUCKS!!!)

Good Show!

The Prezi presentations we had today were well done and informative.  Looking forward to a few more soon!  Finished 'The Memory Project' today...  Looking forward to reading some well crafted journals tomorrow!

This stache needs donations!

Homework
Journal
Math
End World Hunger
Read
Finish Mad Minute
Prezi?
Hot Dog forms & $$$
Memorize X-mas play lines & songs!

2nd Print of BIG WHITE OUT now!

• 2nd Print of the 'Big White Out' Newspaper is OUT!
• Grades 4 & 5 can Ski and Ride for Free!  Click here for more details!

Mustache Cam (Donate HERE)

Homework

End World Hunger

(FREERice.com)

Read

Science Presentation (Prezi)

Christmas play practice (lines only for now)(songs if you can)

stay tuned...

• 2nd Print of the 'Big White Out' Newspaper coming tomorrow!  
• Another Donation!  Thanks Matt!
• Grades 4 & 5 can Ski and Ride for Free!  Click here for more details!

Mustache Cam (Donate HERE)

Homework

End World Hunger

(FREERice.com)

Math + Math Quiz Signed (Grade 4 only)

Finish Mad Minute 

Great work on the poetry today!  Looking forward to our Remembrance Day Commemoration on Thursday beginning at 10:30.  Art changed to tomorrow...

Donate HERE

Homework

End World Hunger

(FREERice.com)

Recording tomorrow for Grade 9

Social Studies

Special Grammar Assignments (you know who you are)

Math

Math Quiz/Test Signed!

Finish Mad Minute

Hot Dog $

1st Donation!

Received first donation for the mustache! (Thanks Dad) Donations earn a smile on the Mustache Cam!

Donate HERE

Homework

End World Hunger

(FREERice.com)

Recording tomorrow for Grades 8 and 9

Social Studies (if you haven't finished)

Math

Finish Mad Minute 

Published! (part 2)

The Eagle of Nature - when a talented eagle discovers an ancient crown he gains new powers to clean up a polluted world... but is he too powerful?



The Mountain Keeper - when evil Pollution rears his ugly head Mountain Keeper learns his very own brother is trapped in the Tower of Doom... will he be able to fight Pollution and save his bro?



The Green Virus - one little virus decides he can make a difference by infecting those who do not take care of the environment... better be 'green' or you'll be next!

Let's End World Hunger!

Mustache Cam

So not only do we want to End World Hunger but Mr. Bond is promoting Men's Health by participating in Movember.  Feel free to donate to this cause by following the 'Mustache Cam' link to the right.  

Homework

End World Hunger

(FREERice.com)

Recording Monday for Grades 8 and 9

Social Studies (if you haven't finished)

Feel Better COLE!

Mo Study!

Mustache Cam

Thanks WEP (esp. f1regirl) for supporting us for the challenge!


Homework
Finish Mad Minute
Math (Quiz Tomorrow)
FREERice.com
Recording Tomorrow (Read with EXPRESSION!)
Social Studies (you should know what to do)
Feel Better COLE!

Help End World Hunger!

Mustache Cam

We need your help.  Today marks the beginning of the Canadian Free Rice School Challenge (and Movember).  For the entire month of Movember we will compete among other school 'groups' to see who can earn the most rice.  Our school has entered this ambitious challenge and would really appreciate your support as the group sizes can be up to 40 and we have 17 students and 2 teachers.  We are good and keen but we need time to do other things like... homework!  So PLEASE sign up and join our 'group'.  Signing up is easy (ask your child for help if you need it) and it is fun to play!  Our group name is CFRSC - Big White Community School - SD51 but you can just search 'Big White' and you will be able to find our group and join and play and help end world hunger... and have fun quizzing yourself in several different categories.  Here is some more info from the website...

Homework
FREERice.com
Math (Quiz Thursday)
Finish Mad Minute
Practice Reading Story with EXPRESSION (Record on Thursday)

Published!

Were you wondering what the stories were behind those incredible Environmental Superheroes in the hall?  Wonder no further!  Today we are releasing three of their stories for your enjoyment.  If you would like to look at the hard copy, you can find it hanging from the wall in the school.

Water Girl - when the daughter of a mermaid gets bit by an evil robot shark she starts helping creatures of the sea and uses her new powers



The Mountaineer - a gripping story of a ski-bum turned environmentalist due to an unfortunate head injury


The Mountain Keeper - after getting cut by a special flower an ordinary groundhog/human gains powers to protect the environment from thoughtless visitors of Big White

Beware of the CandyCorn Bandits

Meet our CandyCorn Bandits in the hallway... if you dare!

Homework
FREE Rice.com (use your own username and password and don't forget to join the BWCS group)
Environmental Superhero Art (if you haven't finished)
Social Studies:

• Read Chapter 2 (or 3 Cole) and make 'caveman' notes of bolded terms
• COLE p.17 #1 (with plot profile elements)
• Johnny p.7 #1-2

BOO!

Math test today... going well so far.  Please have the test signed and returned.  Also, for the month of November we have entered a competition to HELP END WORLD HUNGER!  Check the now 'regular' link in the homework to help out.  Select a subject and level appropriate for your interest and ability.

Homework
Math Test today... good work!
Tic Tac Toe Book Report DUE TOMORROW!!!
FREE Rice.com
Username:  BWCS
Password:  BWCS

Field Trip Tomorrow!

Too cold for disc golf today? No way! Some students shot some very nice low scores today.  The sun was out, the wind was moderate and the snow was bearable.  Well done!

Arrive early tomorrow please (8:15am at least).



Homework
Tic Tac Toe Book Report (due Thursday)
Math
Math Test Wednesday (Cole, Lewis, Georgia, Carmen, COLE)
Finish Mad Minute
Finish Okanagan Military Museum questions and biography profiles (if you haven't already)

SHIPPEITARO

Have a listen as we practice reading with expression and enjoy this Japanese Fairy Tale!

Homework See yesterday's post...

SOLD!

Great day today... first auction, first cribbage tournament (congrats COLE) and a'Frankenstein' of an art class!

This bank has short lineups!

Place your bids ladies and gentlemen

Homework
Tic Tac Toe Book Report Due Thursday (so finish reading your book!)

AUCTION TOMORROW!!!

All those hard-earned Big Bucks can be spent on a variety of fine goods and coupons.  Of course, saving has it's advantages...

Homework
Tic Tac Toe Book Report (Oct 27th)
Practice Reading News Story (great reading and recording today btw)
bring in iPod/MP3 player
Field Trip (form & $$$)

FIRST PRINT

It is 'OUT!'  First print 'Collector's Edition' now available from students, the school lobby or right here.  We hope to publish again soon so stay tuned...




Homework

Math
Question 4,5 or 6 for Tic Tac Toe - Shippeitaro
Field Trip (form and $$$)

We are very excited to be publishing our first print 'Collector's Edition' of the 'The Big White Out' tomorrow. Mr. Bond and the senior students have worked hard to create this class newspaper. It will be on this blog tomorrow and a complimentary hard copy will be handed out to a select few. Hope you like it!
Homework
Tic-Tac-Toe Book Report choices by Thursday
Math
Finish ALL Incomplete MAD MINUTES
Newspaper Bonus
Field Trip Form Signed + Money
(I will find change for those that have paid as soon as I can!)

Missed yesterday's post...  word to the wise:  have all your vehicle documents in order BEFORE crossing the border.  Great creative writing today BWCS! We are very excited about publishing our Environmental Superhero stories as early as tomorrow...  stay tuned.

Homework
Finish ALL Mad Minutes (if you haven't)
Math
Journal question:  What do you think about the positive and negative possibilities of mind control?
Here's a link the article.

After a nice long relaxing weekend...

Homework
Finish Mad Minute
Math (if you haven't finished)
Read your novel!
Custom Social Studies Assignment

For the weekend...

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Homework: Be kind. Give thanks. Read.

Very Excited!

Tonight we will feast and give thanks. Seniors are very much looking forward to the meal tonight. We will update the homework on this page everyday.

Homework

Finish Mad Minute

Math for those not done today's work

Finish writing Newspaper article (rough copy done in journal)

Hello World!

We are now online after a month of settling in. This page will evolve and grow over time. Our students will have links to their own blogs as well as links to all sorts of other great sites. Our blogs will aim to showcase our work, promote our progress, entertain, inform and generally just show off our learning. Since you're here:  why not bookmark us right now? It has been a great first month. We have done a lot of really great things that hopefully you have already been told about. However, now that this page is up you will be able to see, read, hear, watch and experience our classroom happenings in great detail.  Welcome!