I hope everyone enjoys their summer. Looking forward to hot weather, time at the lake and rainy days at the University of Manitoba library working on my thesis essay! My friend Doc, an exchange teacher from Germany, took the picture below of a hummingbird at the cottage - enjoying nature for sure this summer is a great idea!
I am still on crutches but starting physiotherapy, so can't wait to walk back in normally in September to see everyone! Everyone, that is, except for the grade 9's. You will be sorely missed, and hopefully have time to come back to Acadia in the fall to keep us updated on how things run in the "big" school next door or down the road. You know I am just a message away if you have any grade 10 math or science emergencies!
I am teaching grade 8 math/science to 8-7. I am teaching grade 9 math/science to 9-2. I am teaching grade 9 science only to 9-4. I have no idea who are in these classes but when the lists are posted at the end of August/beginning of September on Acadia's doors (usually grade 9 is on the parking lot doors, grade 7 is by the office doors and grade 8 is by Lab A (Mrs. Kiddell's lab). This could change, but it is my guess for 2011/2012 too.
Should be a great year. I will be missing Mr. Bannatyne (retired in December), Mrs. Kiddell (retired in June) and Mr. Zurzolo this year who were great friends in the math and science department.
Feel free to check out the right side of my blog for links to cool math and science websites that will get you ready for math and science in grade 8 and 9 this year.
Course outlines will be available online at the beginning of September. I can't wait to get to know you and know our classes together will be awesome if we are dedicated to learning together!
