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Sunday, October 26, 2014

In TAG October 27-31

Upcoming Events


October 27th-31th Halloween dance tickets on sale at lunch.
October 28th-30th Brock's Own Haunted House is open at lunch.
Friday 31 October is the Halloween Dance at lunch.
Friday 6 November Remembrance Day Assembly.
Monday 10 November Inservice Day.
Tuesday 11 November Remembrance Day - no school.
Tuesday 12-14 November Bake Sale to support courtyard upkeep.
Friday 14 November Tie Dye Day sponsored by Wasylik's TAG 

Bake Sale a Huge Success
Did you know that last week's bake sale raised over $200 for breast cancer research?  Thanks for your support, Brock!

Halloween Haunted House
The Haunted House opens this Tuesday-Thursday at lunch.  Entrance is through the room 125 doors closest to the girls' washroom in the back hallway.  Here's what students need to know:
*admission is 50 cents
*please wait respectfully in the lineup 
*please don't touch/grab/punch decorations or crew members
*keep moving (don't stop) in the haunted house

Pumpkin Carving
TAG teachers received instructions in their mailboxes.  Please send a runner to pick up your pumpkin on Monday morning from room 203.

Halloween Dance
The Halloween Dance is on Friday this week.  Here's what everyone needs to know:
*tickets are on sale for $2 everyday at lunch in the main hall
*students with pre-purchased tickets can go to the dance at 11:30 Fri
*tickets are $4 after 11:45 on Friday
*students may come and go from the dance once they've been stamped
*no food, drinks, or glow sticks in gym
*costumes are optional but encouraged
*lunch is extended for all students until the end of IRA
*teaching staff must supervise hallways and grounds starting at 12:30

Halloween Costumes
Students and staff are encouraged to wear costumes on Friday.  We will be counting participation rates for this event.  Please review the dress code rules with students and make sure they know these rules are enforced on Halloween.  Also, no masks, please.

Health Lesson
This week we have a lesson on personal hygiene.  I've included a quiz and answers that can be used with students.  How you use them is up to you.
Personal Hygiene quiz and information

Looking for Discussion Topics?
If you are interested in generating some meaningful discussions in your TAG class, I've found this potential site.  It's published by the New York Times and created by the Learning Network. It is an American site; however, I think there are a number of topics that may have relevance in your classroom or may prompt you to come up with new questions.  
Clicking on each question takes you directly to an article written about the issue.
Check it out...
182 Questions to Write or Talk About

Monday, October 20, 2014

What's Happening in TAG October 20-24


Upcoming Events
Thursday 23 October Grade 7s meet with leadership students in TAG
Thursday 24 October Pink Day and bake sale for Breast Cancer Awareness 
Friday 24 October Pro-D Day
October 28th-30th Brock's Own Haunted House is open at lunch.
Friday 31 October is the Halloween Dance at lunch.
Friday 6 November Remembrance Day Assembly.
Monday 10 November Inservice Day.
Tuesday 11 November Remembrance Day - no school.
Tuesday 12-14 November Bake Sale to support courtyard upkeep.
Friday 14 November Tie Dye Day sponsored by Wasylik's TAG 


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
On Thursday 23rd, Carole's class is planning a Breast Cancer Awareness day on(because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month).  To that end, her class has planned a Pink Day on Thursday 23rd and a bake sale at recess and lunch the same day.

Would your TAG like to Sponsor a Theme Day?
It's not too late to sponsor a theme day.  There are plenty of Fridays throughout the year that you can claim.  


Health and Career Lessons
If you haven't finished reviewing the LIVE Matrix, please finish this up this week.  
 We will embark on a short personal hygiene unit as we wait for the Lions Quest books to arrive from the publisher.  This week the focus is on handwashing.  Here is a link to some useful information that can be used for handouts or overheads:
You could start with this interesting news article by the CBC that reports on the poor handwashing habits of Canadians:
 CBS News Report
 Then, move on to...
Why Should I Wash My Hands?  is all about the importance of hand washing in the prevention of the spread of infection.
When to wash and how to wash outlines when we should wash and how to wash
Handwashing Poster is a visual guide to hand washing.
Students can learn about how to wash their hands and then either make a hand washing poster or colour copies of the poster included here.  



Monday, October 13, 2014

Upcoming Events
Friday 17 October Jersey Day sponsored by Coleman.
Friday 24 October Pro-D Day
October 28th-30th Brock's Own Haunted House is open at lunch.
Friday 31 October is the Halloween Dance at lunch.
Friday 6 November Remembrance Day Assembly.
Monday 10 November Inservice Day.


Tuesday 11 November Remembrance Day - no school.
Friday 14 November Tie Dye Day sponsored by Wasylik's TAG 

Would your TAG like to Sponsor a Theme Day?
It's not too late to sponsor a theme day.  There are plenty of Fridays throughout the year that you can claim.  

LIVE Matrix Lessons
This week we had an assembly.  Behaviour in the assembly wasn't perfect.  Please take time to ask your students what worked and what didn't work at the assembly while reviewing the expectations.

This week we are focused on Classroom/Library Lessons.  Next week we will finish up the Matrix Lessons with Hallways and Off Campus.
Classroom and Library Lesson
Blank Matrix for Classroom Lesson
Classroom Cut Outs for Lesson
Classroom Scenarios for Lesson


Sunday, October 5, 2014

In TAG October 6 - 10

Upcoming Events
Monday 6 October Photo day.


Thursday 9 October Reach Out Psychosis at 2:00 grades 8/9.
Friday 10 October is Twin Day sponsored by Stromgren's TAG.
Monday 13 October no school.
October 28th-30th Brock's Own Haunted House is open at lunch.
Friday 31 October is the Halloween Dance at lunch.
Friday 6 November Remembrance Assembly.
Monday 10 November Inservice Day.

Would your TAG like to Sponsor a Theme Day?
A big thank you to Ms. Stromgren's TAG class who have started the ball rolling this year and already asked to sponsor a school-wide theme day on October 10th.  If your TAG class would like to sponsor a theme day, this is what you need to know:
1. Pick a FRIDAY.  Check the Zimbra calendar to make sure it's  
    available.
2. Choose a theme.  Make sure it's accessible (easy for many to 
    participate and not too risky for our more timid students).
3. Notify Nikki.  I'll make sure it's on the Zimbra calendar and 
    the TAG blog.
4. Advertise your events.  Make posters, write announcements, 
    promote in TAG classes, etc.
5. Enjoy the school spirit!  

LIVE Matrix Lessons
This week we have an assembly for the grade 8 and 9 students, so it seems appropriate to cover our LIVE Matrix for assemblies:
Assemblies Lesson
Assemblies Lesson Handout
If you have time, and if you haven't already reviewed all of the LIVE Matrix rules for hallway and cafeteria, please complete these this week.