Dolphins poem by Horace Dobbs

Pushing through green waters
Symbol of joy
You leap from the depths
To touch the sky
Scattering spray
Like handfuls of jewels

Not caged by union rules
Unfettered by sales targets
No trains or planes to catch
Your time is set by the flow
Of the sea's tides
And the moon's glow


You give us images of ecstasy
That we lock away
Behind the doors of memory
For quiet moments
when released from our possessions
We dream of a freedom like yours

Homework

No poetry responses due for next week. Please make sure you hand in your rough drafts and peer editing sheets if you haven't already done so.

Mr. G.

Message from Ms. Leisen

Dear Grade Six,

I wanted to tell you how moved I was by your Remembrance Day assembly. I honestly can't remember one even coming close to this. Your speaking was so impressive, so mature and each of you had me spellbound. It was obvious that you spent an enormous amount of time and attention to detail, and it showed. I loved the imagery on the screen and was captivated by your focus and commitment to excellence. Your personal stories made it so much more meaningful. Your work and performance was such a tribute to not only those who have died defending us, (my uncle being one) but to those who are still defending ours and other's freedoms today. Be proud. You were outstanding.

Ms. Leisen

Note From Mr.G.

Dear Grade Six Students,

This afternoon, after our assembly, I was approached by many students, parents and staff of VTT who were so very impressed and moved by your assembly. The true beauty is how each of you contributed with your own styles and in different ways and came together to create a show that was truly a gift to the entire school.

You've made a strong impression on many people today, and have proven that you are truly leaders and role models in the school. As always, it's a pleasure to work with you. Today, the school was able to see the just some of the amazing things that you do each and every day.

Mr. G.

Remembrance Day

Dear students,

Thank-you for all of your hard work and dedication to tomorrow's assembly. Please remember to dress in black and to wear a poppy.

-Mr. G.

braces

hey everyone i just got my braces off im so happy but my gums are so swollen so it looks really weird!

Melody

remembrance day

hey mr.G are parents allowed to come to the assembely and what time is it at

-mikaela

6B's homework

timeline due (thurs)

poem response (tues)

sorry i didnt post it any earlier

Homework 6A

Poetry Response due on Tuesday
Time Line due on Thursday


Looking for comic book donations for our class

WOW!

Wow, the site looks great. Keep posting your work for others to admire. It will be a mile long.

Homework 6A

Time line due on Thursday
Remembrance day job for assembly due as soon as possible

poem response

Poetry response on Pre-Judged

I thought that Glassman wrote a poem almost like fat man, because Glassman starts off saying ‘He walks by empty handed, He is wearing nothing, but a tattered rag,’ and then ends off with the same thing. Glassman’s poem has a huge twist, because for the first 5 paragraphs you’re thinking that guy is freaky, it almost sends a chill down your back, and for the last 2 paragraphs, you think of him as a kind loving person that can’t afford a home. It really emphasizes that he’s a nice man, because he’s homeless and a 20 dollar bill is a lot for a homeless guy. This poem is free verse, and has 7 stanzas. All in all a 4.75/5.

WWII Timeline Video

Click here for VTT Student WWII Timeline

The Adam & Eli Show: Poetry Class

Bayle's Israel Adventure

Hey, I am back in Vancouver and I am going to come back to school on Monday!!!
I am sorry that I did not get to post that much about my trip but I didn't have time to.

After we were in Jerusalem we went to Eilat. I went to this place called 'King City'. It is an amusement park. I went through all of the sections. The theme of the place is all about Jewish Kings. There was a water ride called Samson's rapids, a bible cave, a 4d movie and an illusion room.

Samson's rapids is a watter ride. While you are on the boat you learn about Samson and then you go down a big drop and get wet! it was a lot of fun:)

In the bible cave you walk through tunels and stop when you see a certain light. You press a button for English or Hebrew and then you hear a shortened version of a bible story like the tower of babel or Adam and Eve.

The 4d movie was all about ancient Egypt. It is really cool because in one part of the movie there are a bunch of baby crocodiles on the screen and they look like they are coming to get you. They seem to pass right through you and while that is happening you feel little bumps and tickles on your ankles. Creepy!

The illusion room has a lot of fun things to do. There is one thing were you sit on a chair and try to pull your self up to the top with a rope. It is really hard. There is also a tube and you talk through it and then a person at the other side of the room talks back. The illusion room is kind of like Science World.

After Eilat we went back to Jerusalem. We stayed with friends. One day when my Dad had meetings I went to school with my friend Aviva. She goes to a school called Horev. It is a religious school. So religious that girls and boys can't be in the same class or the same building! And...they are not even allowed to talk to each other at recess. My friend and I broke that rule.

I met some nice kids at the school. It was really hard to understand all the Hebrew that was going on. Everyone spoke soooo fast. The teachers were ok. School started at 8:00 and went until 3:15. After school we went to a Makolet for a snack. We got a chocolate bar. Then we walked home

I had a great trip to Israel. I traveled around, I visited friends and I ate A LOT of great food. I can't wait to go back.

Bayle

time-line

hi Mr.G sorry but i cant read anything on the time line it is all blurry

-mikaela

Hi Mikaela, If the video is too blurry to read try pressing the "menu" button to make the display smaller but sharper.

-Mr. G.

Your WWII time lines available on Youtube!

Our time line is available here: (hit "pause" if you need to view specific parts)

If the large view is blurry, push the "Menu" button to make the display smaller and sharper.
6A:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Isa6agwbD2Y

6B:
http://youtube.com/v/ebdkATMxX1E

6B's homework

timeline due (thurs)

Homework 6A

One Poetry response due on Tuesday
Fairy Tale final copy due Monday
Time line due on Thursday

Halloween

Happy Halloween!
Hope you get a lot of candy :)
Boo!