Thursday, December 9, 2010

Dec 9, 2010

Math 11E - Today we completed Chapt 5 explorations 1 (#1-4) and 2 (#1,3). Away today were: Owen and Brian = late, but came for half, Jeremy M, Jeremy M, Brianne, Dan, Jordan, Genghis and Maeghan.

Eng 11 - Today we completed a poetry test and then registered for next semesters classes. (Away today were: Maeghan, Dan, Krista, Jeremy A, Cole, and Jordan)

SS11 - Today we review the Holocaust and watched a movie on it, then caught up on missing work and reviewed for our big test, which is happening on Monday - Chapters 1-5 module 2 quiz! (away today: Krista, Dan, and Amanda).

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Dec 7, 2010

Math 11E - In math today we wrote the Chpt 4 test and then started the def's for Chpt 5. (Away today were: Riley, Genghis, Jeremy, Chrissy, Owen, and Brianne)

Eng 11 - Today we reviewed types of poems and then analyzed a poem and wrote a paragraph on our interpretation of it. (Away today: Brianne, and Brittany)

Monday, December 6, 2010

Dec 6, 2010

Math 11e - today in math we completed Chapt 4 exploration 4 # 1,2 and then the review # 2,3,5,6. (away today were: Jeremy, TJ, Jordan, Chrissy, Jordan, and Riley).

Eng 11 - Today we went through poetry terms and wrote a free verse poem. (away today were: TJ, Krista, Jeremy, Amanda, Cole and Brittany).

SS11 - In SS today I went through WWII and then we did a quiz sheet and finished our timelines online. ( Away today: Owen, Brian, Cole and Jordan - left at 1pm, Amanda, Krista, Elizabeth, Riley)

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Dec 2, 2010

Math 11E - today we completed Chapter 4 exploration 3 #1-8 all. (away today: Amanda A, Jeremy A, Randal, Chrissy, Jordan)

Eng 11 - today we concluded our book reports in the lab. (away today: Amanda, Jeremy, Brittany, Cole, Jordan) **very late were Brianne,Brian and Owen - smoking outside.

SS11 - Today we went through WW2 and how the war began, then we did a worksheet and watched 30 minutes of Saving Private Ryan. (away today were: Amanda, Susan, Randal, Cole, Krista, Jackson, Riley) ** Brian and Owen left at 1:30pm.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Nov 30, 2010

Today we are going down to the Victoria Conference Centre for a career fair. We leave on the 9am city bus and will be DT from 9:30-10:30am - 11am, then we will catch the city bus back to WestShore School in time for lunch.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Nov 29, 2010

Math 11E - Today in Math we started chapter four, we went through Exploration 1 (no questions) and then we went through Exploration 2 (#1,8). Away today were: Jeremy A, Elizabeth, Amanda A, TJ, and Riley)
*Owen was asked to leave as he wasn't doing work and was talking a lot with others, instead of going to the store front to work, he left.

English 11 - In class today we started our book reports, we will have one more class (Thursday) to get these done. Away today were :Jeremy A, Elizabeth, Amanda, TJ, and Brittany)

SS11 - Today I went through the depression and we completed an online time line - get the handout from me is you missed class.
*Krista went home half way through to complete the assignment from there.

FIELD TRIP TOMORROW ALL STUDENTS HAVE PERMISSION FORMS FOR YOU TO SIGN. 9am we leave to go to the Victoria Conference Centre for a career fair - should be good!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Nov 25, 2010

Math 11E - Today in math class we completed the Chapter 3 test, please come in tomorrow and complete it if you were away.

Eng 11 - Today we completed our autobiography assignments, the non fiction unit is now complete.

In class today were the following students: Owen, Cole, Brian, Jordan, Jeremy, Brianne, Chris and Julianne

This afternoon was parent teacher interviews, so no classes.

Nov 25, 2010

Math 11E - Today in class we completed Chapter 3 test - those who missed it should come in Friday or complete it on Monday. (Today many / most were absent from school due to snow except for Owen, Chris, Jeremy M, Brain, Cole, Brianne and Julianne - thanks for coming guys!)

English 11 - Today we completed our Autobiographies and the same kids were in this class as Math, again thanks for coming everyone!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Nov 23, 2010

Today in Math and English we only had a couple of students show up (Owen, Brian, Brainne, Dan and Jeremy) so we combined classes with Andrew (grade 10 cohort) and watched a movie. Hopefully tomorrow will be better for attendance.

Again, if you wish to speak with me Thursday afternoon - PT Interviews - then please e-mail me at tberg@sd62.bc.ca and we can arrange a time to meet or a time for me to call.

Nov 22, 2010

Today in Math we did a practice test, tomorrow is the real math quiz for chapter 3.

Today in English we started an autobiography, we will finish it tomorrow during English class.

At 12pm everyone was dismissed due to school closure and snow warnings.

Monday, November 22, 2010

ATTENTION:

Parent / Teacher interviews are Thursday Nov 25 from 12-4pm, if you would like to speak with me please let me know and we can schedule a time. You may come in or I can call you for an over the phone discussion. Please e-mail me at tberg@sd62.bc.ca and we can make an apt.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Nov 16, 2010

Today in Math 11E we completed Exploration 8 (#3,4,8) and exploration 9 (#4). Away today were: Elizabeth, Rhiannon, Jordan, and Chrissy.

Today in Eng 11 we wrote a character sketch on Oscar Schindler - one paragraph using examples from movie to support our points. (Away today were Elizabeth, Rhiannon, Yekakey, Brittany, Brianne and Krista).

Monday, November 15, 2010

Nov 15, 2010

Today in Math 11E we completed exploration 6 (# 1) and exploration 7 (#2,4,8). Away today were: Jeremy A, Jeremy M, Rhiannon, Jordan, Owen, Chrissy, and Amanda.

In Eng 11 today we finished Schindler's list and filling in our character sketch templates. (Away today were: Rhiannon, Amanda, Jeremy A, Jeremy M, Brianne, Brittany, Cole, Owen, and Krista).

In SS11 I discussed all of Chapter 3 and then we completed some comprehension (I have the handout if you missed it). Away today were: Rhiannon, Amanda, Jeremy M, Cole, Owen, Krista - half the class and late, and Ben)

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Nov 9, 2010

Today in Math 11E many people were late so we only got through one exploration 5 # 2,4. (Away today: Amanda, Elizabeth, Rhiannon, Randal, Chrissy, Jordan, Riley, Genghis, and Julianne)

Today in Eng 11 we watched Schindler's List. Class started late because we took the first 20 minutes to have a Remembrance Day Ceremony. (Away today: Elizabeth, Amanda, Rhiannon, Krista, Brianne and Jeremy A).

Monday, November 8, 2010

Nov 8, 2010

Today in Math 11E we completed explorations 3 (# - 2,3) and 4 (# - 2,3,4,5). Away today were: Amanda, Jordan, Rhiannon, Maeghan, Riley, and Genghis.

Today in English we watch Schindler's list and wrote a well developed paragraph on : Can one person really change the world? (Away today were: Amanda, Brittany, Jordan, and Maeghan)

Today in SS11 we went through Chapter 3 and each table was to review, make a poster and report out on their chunk of Chpt 3. (Away today were: Jordan, Riley, Rhiannon, Amanda, and Susan)

Update for parents:

I have just completed my report cards, I am hoping you will have them by the end of the month.

As well, I'll be having parent teacher interviews November 25 during the afternoon (I will send home a note). You may make an appointment with me to come in, or you can send me an e-mail with your contact information and I can call you at a given time between 12 and 3pm.

My email is: tberg@sd62.bc.ca

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Nov 4, 2010

Today in Math 11E we started chapter 3 and completed explorations 1 and 2. (away in math: Owen, Jordan, Rhiannon, Jeremy A, and Stephanie).

Today in Eng 11 we watch 30 minutes of Schindler`s List and the finished our Newspaper assignments. (Away today: Jeremy A, Owen, Rhiannon, and Cole)

Today in SS11 we finished Chpt 2 (WW1) and then completed a grid on the four main battles Canadians were involved in, answered some questions and did a time line. (Away today were Rhiannon, Amanda A, Krista, and Elizabeth)

** I would like everyone to come to school tomorrow in order to complete missing assignments and complete missing tests - interim reports are coming!!!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Nov 2, 2010

Today in Math 11E we completed the chapter 2 test. Those who are away need to come in on Friday and complete it with me. (Away: Rhiannon, Elizabeth, Jordan, Jeremy A, and Amanda).

Today in English class we started our non-fiction unit, which means we are watching Schindler's List and doing creative non-fiction assignments after each 30 minutes of viewing. (Away today: Cole, Brittany, Rhiannon, Krista, and Elizabeth)

People I would like to see on Friday: Owen, Cole, Jordan, Brian, TJ, Dylan, Ben, Brianne, Maeghan, Jeremy A, Rhiannon, Elizabeth, Riley, Krista, Susan, Randal, and Jackson.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Nov 1, 2010

Today in Math 11E we finished the Chapter 2 review, the test is tomorrow. (Away today: Elizabeth, Chrissy, Rhiannon, Jordan, Maeghan and TJ (slept in)).

Today in Eng 11 we finished our short story's, we move on to Non fiction tomorrow. (Away today: Elizabeth, Rhiannon, Jordan, Maeghan, Brittany and Jeremy M).

Today in SS 11 we discussed WW1 and then created a brochure on "real events" not propaganda. (Away today: Jordan, Elizabeth, Rhiannon, Jeremy M, Jackson and Ben)

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Oct 28, 2010

Today in Math 11E we completed chapter two module five. We will complete the review on Monday and then have our chapter two test on Tuesday. (Away today : Owen, Brian (30 mins late), Amanda, Jeremy A, Rhiannon, Maeghan, Jordan, and Riley)

In Eng 11 today we worked on our short stories in the computer lab, we will have Monday in the lab and then they are due. (Away in Eng today were: Rhiannon, Brittany, Maeghan, Amanda, Krista, and Jeremy A)

In SS11 today we reviewed how WW1 started and then went to the Annex for Halloween festivities. (Away today were: Krista, Riley, Rhiannon, Amanda, TJ, and Dylan).

* I have asked all students have missed numerous classes or have not completed or passed tests to come in tomorrow Oct 29: Owen, Brian, TJ, Dylan, Jeremy B, Brianne, Elizabeth, Jordan, Genghis, Jackson, Rhiannon, Krista, Maeghan, and Susan. Lisa our counselor did try to contact some parents yesterday after school, if you were called and have questions please contact me at tberg@sd62.bc.ca

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Oct 26, 2010

Sorry for not posting yesterday - I was away sick.

Today in Math 11E we completed chapter 2 explorations 3 (#1,3,5) and 4 (#1,3). (Away today were: Owen (came for last 20 minutes), Brian (Came for last 20 minutes), Genghis, Brianne, Steph, Rhiannon, Elizabeth, and Jordan).

In Eng11 today we started a short story assignment, along with an outline. We will work on these for the next couple classes in the lab. (Away today were: Brian and Owen (came for last 25 minutes), Cole, Jordan, Brianne, Krista, Rhiannon, and Elizabeth).

Today I will be contacting more parents re: absenteeism.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Oct 21, 2010

Today in Math 11E we did our first Module test. (away today: Steph, Jordan, Riley, Rhiannon, Maeghan)

In Eng 11 we went over how to incorporate dialogue, then practice editing a paragraph. Once this was done we went into the lab a created a story using "Story Jumper". ( away today were: Owen and Cole - they went to lab instead of class, Rhiannon, Jordan, Brittany and Maeghan)

In SS11 we wrote the first big test, chapter 9-12. Once this was done we marked it and then reviewed chapter one. (away today were:Susan, Elizabeth, Riley, and Jordan)

* Some students have been coming in to make up missed work. There is a pro-d day tomorrow, but I will be around if your son / daughter, or you (the student) want to come in and catch-up.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Oct 19, 2010

Today in math 11E we completed questions 1-18 for Chapter one review, therefore, we will have our chapter one quiz on Thursday. (away today were : Jeremy A, Elizabeth and Jordan)

Today in Eng 11 we wrote a paragraph on point of view - it was based on a comic strip each student organized in their own way, then chose a story line and POV. (Away in Eng today were: Jeremy, Jordan and Elizabeth)

* I have gotten a hold of some parents and they now know about this blog. If you want a btter update please call 250-391-9002 and ask for Tanya Berg

Monday, October 18, 2010

Oct 18, 2010

Math 11E: Today in math 11E we completed explorations 7 (odds) and 8 (odds). We will do the review tomorrow 1-18 all and then the test on Thursday. (Away today: Amanda, Jeremy A, Rhiannon, Riley, Brianne)

Eng 11: Today on Eng we watched an episode of "The Office" and filled a form on direct and indirect characters. (Away today: Amanda A, Jeremy A, Rhiannon, Brianne, Brittany, Cole for 1/2, Jordan 1/2, Krista)

SS11: Today on SS11 we discussed Chpt 12 and then completed Quizlet definitions and studied. The big Module one test for chpts 9-12 will be on Thursday. (Away today: Amanda A, Krista, Rhiannon, Owen - left early no work, Brian - left early no work, Cole, Riley).

*Again sorry if I am not getting a hold of parents, but I try to call and leave messages. As well, we do not have a call out system.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Oct 14, 2010

Math 11E: In math today we completed exploration 6 #1,3. Also, we played catch-up for explorations 1-5. (Away today were - Rhiannon, TJ, Owen, Brian, and Steph).

Eng 11: In Eng class today we proof read our paragraphs on setting and re-wrote them. (Away today were - TJ, Rhiannon, Brian, krista)

SS11: In SS11 class we reviewed chapter 11 and 12 and then completed a worksheet, quizlet and a question set. (Away today were - Brian, Rhiannon, TJ, Krista, Ben, Susan, Elizabeth).

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Oct 12, 2010

Math 11E: Today in math we completed explorations 4 and 5 in Chapt 1. (Away today were Rhiannon, Jeremy A and Stephaney)

Eng 11: Today in Eng we reviewed plot and setting, then each student wrote me a paragraph on a setting, this was all based on a picture I had given them. (Away in Eng today was Rhiannon, Krista and Jeremy A)

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Oct 7, 2010

Today in Math 11E we reviewed Explorations 1 and 2 and completed exploration 3. (Away today are TJ, Amanda, Amanda B, Stephaney, Genghis, Jeremy and Jordan).

Today in English 11 we read the short story "Alcatraz" - pg 97 textbook - and wrote a paragraph on traditions, which included an example and reference to the senses. (Away today was Owen, Krista, TJ, Jeremy, Jeremy A, and Cole).

Today in SS11 we watched "The Boy in Striped Pajamas" and did a written assignment comparing the movie to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (Away today was Owen, Krista, Cole, Jordan, Jeremy, TJ, and Ben)

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Oct 5, 2010

Math 11E - Today in Math we started chapter one from the textbook. We completed explorations 1 and 2 from the toolkit. (away today were - Rhiannon, TJ, Riley, Genghis, Stephanie, and Owen (in and out, missed most of class)).

Eng 11 - Today in Eng 11 we read our novels, then learned about the elements of plot. Next we read a short story and located all elements of plot in the story. (Away in Eng were - TJ, Cole, Rhiannon, Krista and Riley)

Monday, October 4, 2010

Oct 4, 2010

Math 11E - today we completed our big test in math class. (The following students were absent: Jordan, Rhiannon, Maeghan, Brian, TJ, Genghis, Stephanie).

Eng 11 - In English class today we completed our expository essays (The following were absent: Rhiannon, Krista, Maeghan, Brian, TJ).

SS11 - We went through Chapt 11 and then went to the computer lab and completed our PPT presentations. (The following were absent: Owen, Cole, Jordan, Jeremy, Brian, Rhiannon, Amanda, Dylan, Krista).

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Sept 30, 2010

Math 11E - in math today we did a practice test, the big test is on Monday! (away today was: Rhiannon, Riley, Amanda B, Amanda A, Maeghan, Keenen, Elizabeth).

English 11 - in English today we wrote out our essays, Monday we will proof read and edit. (away today was: (Elizabeth, Krista, Rhiannon, Cole).

SS11 - In class today we completed Quizlet for Chpt. 9, 10, 11, then we wrote a paragraph on lowering the voting age, and finally we started a Chpt. 11 PPT. We will continue the PPT on Monday. (Away today was Amanda B, Rhiannon, Krista, Riley, Brian and Elizabeth).

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Sept 28, 2010

Today in Math 11E we completed the introductory duo-tang. We will be doing a review on Thursday and a big test on Monday or Tuesday of next week. (away today in math: Amanda, Rhiannon, Riley, Elizabeth and Jordan)

In English 11 today we completed our outlines and started typing out our essays in the lab. (away during Eng: Rhiannon, Brian, Owen, Brittany, Cole, Jordan, Elizabeth)

Sept 27, 2010

Today in Math we worked on Algebra - from duo-tang. (Jeremy A, Owen, Amanda, Rhiannon, TJ, Riley, Steph, Brian and Jordan were away).

In English we read our novels and completed a outline for an expository essay we will be writing. (Jeremy A, Randal, Rhiannon, Cole, TJ, Jeremy M were away).

In SS11 we did questions from Chapter 9, completed the political tree diagram and filled in a political spectrum survey. (Rhiannon, Krista, Riley, Dan, Josh and Elizabeth were away).

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Sept 23, 2010

In math class today we completed chapter 2 and started chpt 3 in the duo-tang. (missing: TJ, Maeghan, Rhiannon, Brian, Genghis, Riley, Amanda, Owen)

In Eng 11 class today we reviewed run on sentences, capital letters and we practiced editing a paragraph - worksheets to be completed for each. (missing: TJ, Brittany, Rhiannon, Courtney, Maeghan, Krista, Brian).

In SS 11 class today I lectured Chpt 9 and then we completed our orientation assignments, finished our political party posters, and started Quizlet. (missing: Susan, Amanda, Rhiannon, Krista, TJ, Lysha, Riley, and Josh)

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Sept 21, 2010

Math 11E - Today in Math we continued through chapter two in the duo-tang.
Eng 11 - We read as a group and then finished up some grammar and punctuation WS.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Sept 16, 2010

Math 11E: We completed chapter one in the duo-tang and started factor trees in chapter two.
Eng: We read our novels and discussed punctuation, essay structure and thesis statements.
SS11: We read chapter 10, took notes and created our own political group (see me for outline and instructions).

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Sept 14, 2010

Math 11E: review and completed sections 1.6 - 1.8 in duo-tang.
Eng 11: read our novels and reviewed punctuation! 2 WS to be completed.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Sept 13, 2010

Math 11E: Duo-tang work for sections 1.6 and 1.7
Eng 11: You received a reading novel and reviewed structure of an essay. Must complete a rough copy for tomorrow, topic of your choice.
SS11: Orientation and current event typed out and submitted in Web CT - good copies. Then you completed a review sheet on Provinces and Government info. Then a second WS - word search with definitions.

September 2010

Welcome back everyone, the first week of school was quite a success! So far I have not given any homework, but this week we may get into some of the course content, so keep coming back to this site for updates!