Monday, May 30, 2011

Semester 2, Week 17 - Diversity Week




A big week for us here in the ELL Department.

Our students will be taking the lead in many presentations and performances during Diversity Week.

Here are the details for this special week:

Homeroom Door Decorating Contest (adjudication Friday, June 3, 2011)
· Each homeroom is asked to decorate their door to reflect the diversity
of students represented in that room
· Be as creative with your presentation
· Pictures of food, flags, people, cultural activities
· Can be 3-D or interactive
· Prizes for the top 3 doors

A Map of the world (Tuesday, May 31, 2011) - will be posted in the school showing the diversity of countries of origin – homeroom teachers will take a poll of the various countries students come from – homeroom rep will come down to the office to put a sticker on our map of the world.

Diversity Week Trivia (Tuesday, May 31 – Friday, June 3, 2011) – each day, over the P.A., homerooms will be challenged to answer 5 trivia questions ranging in international topics from Geography to Literature. The home room with the most questions right by the end of the week wins a prize.

Wear a Culturally Inspired Top (Wednesday, June 1, 2011) – wear a t-shirt or top that celebrates a particular culture – you must wear uniform pants.

Each day the cafeteria will feature a dish from a different country:
· Monday – Italian – Lasagna
· Tuesday – Chinese – Chicken Fried Rice
· Wednesday – Greek – Chicken Souvlaki
· Thursday – Indian – Samosas
· Friday – Caribbean – Jerk Chicken

Stage Performances (June 1 – 3, 2011) - students will present a cultural dance in the cafeteria:
· June 1, 2011 – Lunch A & C – Black or White – Michael Jackson
· June 2, 2011 – Lunch A & C – Indian (Solo Performance)
· June 3, 2011 – Lunch A & C – Phillipino Cultural Dances

Presentations – (June 1 – 3, 2011) - Lower Lecture Hall – Lunch B
(RSVP with C. Spicer):
· June 1, 2011 – China and Latin America
· June 2, 2011 – Korea and Sri Lanka· June 3, 2011 – Egypt, Afghanistan and Mauritius

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Semester 2, Week 16

The highlight for us this week is the Canada's Wonderland Trip on Thursday.

Students need to be at school at the regular school time, and we will be back at around 7pm.

Our students are looking forward to this annual trip and tradition.

While we will be having fun, don't let the homework, assignments, CPT's, and studying for test slide. There is not much time left until the end of the year and exams.

Have a great week!

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Semester 2, Week 15

A relatively light week this week.

On Friday, the Spring Fling 5k Run takes place during A lunch.

Don't forget that this coming Monday is Victoria Day. There will be no classes.

Then later that week, on Thurday May 26th to be exact, the ELL's will be going on our trip to Canada's Wonderland.

More to come next week.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Semester 2, Week 14

It is OSAID / Prom Week!

There is lots of activities this week thanks to OSAID. Make sure to listen to announcements and to check out the activities in the foyer and cafeteria.

Friday is PROM at the Grand Bacchus.

Have a great week!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Semester 2, Week 13

It is Justice Week at FMM. There will be a number of activities so keep an eye out.

We've got a few ELL Related Events this week:

Thursday May 5 from 2:40 - 4 pm in Room 327.
South Asian and Korean Culture Presentation

Friday May 6 from 4 - 530pm.
Tamil Women's Circle
* Socialize and meet other parents, discuss and learn about important topics.
Contact Logini Vinay for more information and to register. (416) 312-5240


Don't forget that is coming Sunday is Mother's Day, so treat your Mom's to a great day.



Also, be reminded that Monday May 9th is a PA Day. Classes resume on Tuesday May 10.


Here are a few more scheduled activities:
May 3 to 5 - Marketing Fair
May 4 to 6 - SLAM Training
May 4 - YSCPC Elections
May 5 - Waterloos Physics Contest
May 5 - Youthspeak Assembly (grades 10 and 11) Period 4