Here we are, the end of the first week back to school after a full summer of sunshine!
We've all been away, either vacationing or simply working for the summer, taking a break from a full year's work. My summer included a full two weeks of training, learning how to teach a Grade 9 and 10 Design Tech class. Wow, that course could easily fit into College Heights. I am going to plan the startup of Design Tech for next year hopefully! Then I spent 4 weeks working on my basement, a project that I have been working on for at least 4 years, off and on. Looks great! And finally, I took my family on a three day canoe trip up the Saugeen River, between Walkerton and Port Elgin. It was fun, we did some rapids too! And now, I am back to my favourite job, teaching at College Heights!!!
Well, that was my summer...tell the class a little about your summer, what did you do? (Write at least one paragraph = minimum of 3 sentences)
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Bizarro Experience
When I was 17, I sold ice cream from a bicycle unit, for a company called Dickie Dee Ice Cream. I travelled many miles each day to different neighbourhoods, selling different types of ice cream treats. Some neighbourhoods were profitable and some not so profitable.
On one sunny day, more like the evening, I went to a dead end street, ringing bells on my bicycle to attract attention and business, but no one seemed to be interested. As I was leaving the street, I someone came running out of the last house and called me back. So, I turned my bike around and rode back toward the house, looking forward to doing some business. The boy met me at the side of the road and asked for an ice cream, so I picked it out and handed it to him. He then said that he was going to go and get his friend and he would pay for the ice cream. I said ok. Well his friend came out and got his treat, but also didn't have any money but would send it out with the next guy. So the next guy came out and asked for his treat, but I was a little more concerned about the money and asked if he would pay up first. He said he would but wanted the ice cream first. After talking about it several times, I gave in a gave him the ice cream. He then said that someone else was going to pay for it and returned to the house. I waited for a few minutes and no one came out of the house. Well, I thought it over for a few minutes and decided that going after the money wasn't worth it as the kids were bigger than me and I would be looking for trouble. So I left.
This was a bizarro experience because many years later, my sister's husband explained that he was one of those kids that stole the ice cream from me. And looking back, I would say that he is an improved person...probably because he married my sister!
Explain an experience have you had that seems bizarro to you?
On one sunny day, more like the evening, I went to a dead end street, ringing bells on my bicycle to attract attention and business, but no one seemed to be interested. As I was leaving the street, I someone came running out of the last house and called me back. So, I turned my bike around and rode back toward the house, looking forward to doing some business. The boy met me at the side of the road and asked for an ice cream, so I picked it out and handed it to him. He then said that he was going to go and get his friend and he would pay for the ice cream. I said ok. Well his friend came out and got his treat, but also didn't have any money but would send it out with the next guy. So the next guy came out and asked for his treat, but I was a little more concerned about the money and asked if he would pay up first. He said he would but wanted the ice cream first. After talking about it several times, I gave in a gave him the ice cream. He then said that someone else was going to pay for it and returned to the house. I waited for a few minutes and no one came out of the house. Well, I thought it over for a few minutes and decided that going after the money wasn't worth it as the kids were bigger than me and I would be looking for trouble. So I left.
This was a bizarro experience because many years later, my sister's husband explained that he was one of those kids that stole the ice cream from me. And looking back, I would say that he is an improved person...probably because he married my sister!
Explain an experience have you had that seems bizarro to you?
Friday, February 26, 2010
Day 16 at the Olympic Winter Games
Today is the 16th day of the Olympic Winter Games. Canada is doing very well in several areas.
What medals have we won so far for Canada and in what areas?
A good source for this information is the Olympic site:
http://www.vancouver2010.com/
What medals have we won so far for Canada and in what areas?
A good source for this information is the Olympic site:
http://www.vancouver2010.com/
Friday, February 19, 2010
The XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver B.C.
We are currently enjoying the 21st Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is an event that attracts hundreds of athletes from around the world to participate and possibly capture a moment of glory when they win an event and receive a medal for their efforts. The extent of the olympics is amazing as it has been going on for hundreds of years.
When did the first olympic competition happen and where did it occur?
Who has won the last Canadian medal at the current winter games? What event did this person win (look for details)?
Are you watching the olympics? What is your take on everything surrounding the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver?
When did the first olympic competition happen and where did it occur?
Who has won the last Canadian medal at the current winter games? What event did this person win (look for details)?
Are you watching the olympics? What is your take on everything surrounding the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver?
Friday, February 12, 2010
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day has been around forever...so it seems. Most people celebrate Valentine's Day around the world as they exchange flowers and cards with someone close to them.
When did Valentine's Day start?
Who started it?
And what does Valentine's mean to you?
When did Valentine's Day start?
Who started it?
And what does Valentine's mean to you?
Friday, December 4, 2009
Adding Life to Your Blog
Customize your blog so that it is a fun place to go to! Yes, you can add Gadgets to your blog. Gadgets include: news, information, surveys, games, etc. Here's how to access Gadgets: login to Blogger, click Layout > Page Elements and Add a Gadget. There are many possibilities! Pick one, try it out, pick another, move them around.
When you have decorated your blog with Gadgets, write your next post:
Today I added the following Gadgets to my blog...
Have fun!
When you have decorated your blog with Gadgets, write your next post:
Today I added the following Gadgets to my blog...
Have fun!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
The Month of November
The month of November, this year, has been recorded as the fastest in the history of College Heights. With all of the activities, games day, sports, clubs, events in the cafe and gyms, assemblies, we all feel that the month has just flown by, the teachers that is.
What is your viewpoint? Name at least 3 things that you have enjoyed this month. What really made them exciting with you? And was there anything else that you would have liked to have done in the month of November?
What is your viewpoint? Name at least 3 things that you have enjoyed this month. What really made them exciting with you? And was there anything else that you would have liked to have done in the month of November?
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