Montreal Info Night

Don't forget that tonight is our information night for our trip to Montreal.  Presentation begins at 6pm.  See you there!

This week's novel study

Chapter 17

G:  Why will it be difficult for Binti to visit Kwasi again or bring him food?

  

Chapter 18

I:  What does Binti learn from Memory about being special?

G:  Prove the following statement: Binti has begun to think of others before herself.

I:  Binti has changed a lot throughout the novel.  But in some ways she hasn’t changed.  In what way(s) has Binti not changed?

 Vocabulary

·         Warden, formidable, moping, ebbing, chinje.

This week's novel study

Chapter 15

Indep:
Do you agree with the controversial advice that Gogo gave to Memory? Why or why not?

Group:
What other advice does Gogo’s give to Memory?  How can that advice be applied to Binti?

Chapter 16

Indep:       
Binti is changing. How has she changed?  What has caused these changes?

Group:
How does she feel when she hears another girl playing the role of “Kettie”?

Vocabulary

• Misery, despaired, defiant, nudging, auditioned.

County Schedule

ROUND ROBIN SCHEDULE

                                    A vs. B                      8:30 – 9:15

                                    C vs. D                      9 :20 – 10:05

                                    B vs. D                     10:10 – 10:55

                                    A vs. C                     11:00 – 11:45

                                    A vs. D                     11:50 – 12:35

                                    B vs. C                     12:40 -    1:25

Pool A Field 1	Pool B Field 2	Pool C Field 3	Pool D Field 4
A –Barrie Centre–2nd             Hillcrest	A – Barrie Centre1st       St. John Vianney	A – Barrie/Angus 1st          Trillium Woods	A – Collingwood 1st         Nottawa
B- Barrie/Innisfil – 2nd        Hewitt’s Creek	B – Barrie and NE 3rd         W. R. Best	B – Orillia 2nd         Marchmont	B – Barrie & NE 2nd        Guthrie
C- Barrie & NE 1st        Forest Hill	C- Barrie/Innisfil 1st       Algonquin Ridge	C- Simcoe South 1st        Alliston Union	C – Orillia 1st          Couchiching
D – Collingwood 2nd          Connaught	D – Barrie/Angus 2nd          Minesing	D – Collingwood 3rd         St. Mary’s	D –Simcoe South 2nd          Baxter

Next week's novel study

CHAPTER 13

Indep:  Comparing Binti’s environment at Gogo’s house with her environment at Uncle Wysom’s house.  How have her circumstances improved? How have they worsened?

Group:  Compare Binti’s current relationship with Memory with the relationship Binti used to have with her sister in Malawi.

Indep:  How does Memory feel about Binti? Why?

CHAPTER 14

Group:  What life lesson does Binti learn when she struggles through the improvisational play?

Vocabulary

• Triumph, wavered, demerits, dispersed, praise, pastor.

SWAC Champs!

Congratulations to the Nottawa Nighthawks for winning their 6th SWAC Flag Football Championship in a row.  Thanks to Mrs. Sherrard for the photo!

After School Homework Club

After School Homework Club will begin next week on days when there is not an after school Flag Football practice.

Flag Football

Flag Football try-outs will begin on Monday of next week!  Cleats and gym clothes required.

Graduation

• Students need to arrive at the school by 5:15pm, photo at 5:30pm
• Grad ceremony will begin at 6:30pm, sharp.
• Because of how large this graduating class is, only 4 tickets per family, please

If you have any questions, please email either Mr. Durance, or Mr. Bowhey.

Fun Fair

Parent volunteers are needed for Fun Fair.  If you can spare at least 30 minutes to work at the Fun Fair or in preparation for it, please make a note in your child's agenda and Mr. Bowhey will put you in touch with the parents involved.

Fun Fair

Our class has chosen the "Candy Basket" as our Fun Fair responsibility.  Please bring in whatever you can!

Gauss Test

The Gauss Math Test will take place on May 20th at CCI.  Details to follow.

Gauss

Our Gauss practice has begun every Tuesday after school.  The test will take place at CCI on May 20th.

Gauss Math Club

It has been determined that our Gauss Math Club will meet on Tuesdays following the March Break.

Montreal Trip

A Montreal trip payment is due this week.  Please check your child's agenda to determine the amount of your payment.  The balance of the trip will be due the week of April 1st.  No foolin'!

Gauss Math Club

I will be starting a Gauss Math Club after the March break.  Students who might be interested in writing the Gauss Math Test can use these sessions to prepare for the test this spring, or just to polish up on their Math skills.

CCI Open House

Don't forget that CCI will hold its open house on February 11, from 7pm to 9pm.  We will be doing our course selections immediately after!

Picture Day

Don't forget that picture day is tomorrow!  (Thursday)

Montreal Trip Payment

Please be aware that there is another $100 payment due next Friday (January 23rd).

Speeches

Speeches should be written and memorized by now.  Presentations will take place on Wednesday!

CCI Visit!

Mrs. Hillock from CCI Guidance will be visisting Nottawa this Monday, to begin the process of course selection.  This weeken, students should begin the conversation with their parents about the direction they think they're heading, with respect to their academic careers.