A special thank you to students, staff and parents for such a wonderful year thus far. It has been a pleasure working with you.Thank you for your support as I make the transiton to my new role at the Department of Education.
A warm welcome to Ms. Maureen who has assumed my duties, caring for my four classes the remainder of the year. I wish her every happiness in her new role and I know how very excited she is to begin working with students officially on Monday.
Thank you all once again for your support and all the best the remainder of the school year.
Take care,
Mrs. Thain
"Writing is the painting of the voice." Voltaire
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Joseph Addison
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Monday, January 9, 2017
Up to January 30th
1. What goal(s) are you currently working on? Reading? Writing? Speaking?
2. What books are on your future reading list? Have friends given you suggestions? Family? Online suggestions? Library book talks?
Grade 8: Lisa by Carol Matas Read aloud continues: outcomes outlined on slides we are using to in class. If you are out due to illness or away due to other obligations, be sure to check in with a friend or see me to stay up to date with what is happening in our novel. * Persuasive Pieces Booklet to guide you through this text form. * Blackfish: Two Perspectives...One Persuasive Letter.
Grade 7: Mystery unit continues...do your family members have any favorite mystery stories or unexplained events? Have they heard of the Bermuda Triangle, Oak Island or other topics? * Recount text form on Perseverance Completed in class. Due January 20th.
Opinion pieces will be finished in class Friday. If you are going to be away or need more time, please see me.
Contest:
Due January 31st www.peiwritersguild.com
30th Annual Cox and Palmer Island Literary Awards
Why is PEI So great?
See my handout or website for details.
$150 dollars first prize
$100 2nd
$50 3rd
Maximum 500 words
Hope this update is helpful. Have a great day.
Mrs. Thain :)
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