NFTN - TV and Me - Sept 15

Spotlight on Learning:  Movie Genre in TV and Film 11/1

Preseted by:  B. Billo

TEACHER DESCRIPTION/ REFLECTION: In what ways do choices have to be made to fit a movie into a certain genre?  First, we brainstormed different genres of movies, and students did a deep dive into what film making aspects need to be included to make a film fit in to a particular genre.  We then chose a few prompts – characters and events that must be included in the project, and groups then selected different genres  to depict their movie.  It created a fun variety of styles where the topics were similar, but the execution was so different.

STUDENT REFLECTION: It helped me look at directing and movie making completely differently in a positive way. I truly learned so much from it.  It was neat to see the different styles even though they had the same topics. 

Meet the Teacher Night – Tuesday, September 19

Book your calendar   -  Tuesday, September 19th, is our Meet the Teacher Night. The event will take place in the large gym starting at 6pm until 7:30pm.  Grade 12 Parent Meeting in the Theatre at 7:00pm.

All departments will have a booth (table) with a banner and chairs. Teachers will be available to chat, talk about expectations, and show exemplars of learning yet to happen.

Fresh-baked goodies and coffee/juice set up for parents and staff.  Looking forward to a fabulous evening together with our parents, students, and staff.

Art at Mouat

Extended Day Art is up and running for this school year! This course is run by Mr. J. Turner and Ms. White. It is for students interested in building their art skills, art portfolios and sense of community. We started classes with icebreakers and free association group drawings to upbeat music. Several students from this class will be volunteering at the Taste of Abbotsford Night Market at Jubilee Park this Friday (Sept. 15th) and the upcoming Dig for Your Rights Exhibit at The Reach Gallery as well as more events throughout the school year.

Self-Care Mondays 

This week’s self-care tip is about: SUNSETS 

Studies show that taking the time to experience natural beauty, such as a sunset, can make you feel better, increase your generosity and enhance your life satisfaction. It’s about dropping all you’re doing and appreciating the beauty of the moment. So, take that time today to appreciate the beauty of nature and if you can, watch a sunset, look at the trees and the sky, listen to the wind and really pay attention to what you see and hear and feel.  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/minding-the-body/201407/how-admiring-the-sunset-changes-you-the-better 

Student Volunteer Opportunity

The Canadian Cancer Society is offering a virtual volunteer fair the evening of Monday, September 18th at 4 pm. They will cover a variety of volunteer opportunities for students from event planning to advocacy. Go to cancer.ca/volunteer fair for more information.

GRADS! 

We are so excited to celebrate YOUR year!!  To start things off right, please be sure you have done the first two steps:

1. Join the Grad Teams Classroom
   
   1. this is the most important way to keep up-to-date with all things graduation, so check it often!
   2. find the Grad Handbook and make sure you know the contents
2. Complete the Grad Contract and Info Form
   
   1. this must be done before you can participate in any grad event
3. Grad Parent Info Night is Tuesday, September 19 at 7 pm in the big gym- everyone welcome
4. Grad Cruise is Monday, October 16, 2023, leaving WJM at 3:45- tickets on SchoolCashOnline

Calendar

Monday, September 18

• ABCD
• Spirit Week
  
  • Mellow Monday
  • PJs, Hot Chocolate and Movie in gym
• Cross Country Meet
  
  • Aldergrove Lake Park

Tuesday, September 19

• CDBA
• Spirit Week:  Grade Colours
  
  • 9=Blue
  • 10=Green
  • 11=Pink
  • 12=White
  • Staff=Purple
• Meet the Teacher 6-7:30pm
  
  • Main Gym
• Grad Parent Meeting 7:00pm
  
  • Theatre
• International Travel Club
  
  • Meeting 7:30 in Theatre

Wednesday, September 20

• BADC
• Spirit Week: What are Those?
  
  • Funky Shoes
• Club Fair
  
  • @ lunch Hallway/Gym

Thursday, September 21

• DCAB
• Jr. Varsity Football
  
  • vs Notre Dame 3pm Howe Field
• Spirit Week: Thinking Cap Thursday
  
  • Wear unusual headwear
  • Friday, September 22
• BADC
• Tutorial Time 8-9:25am
• Spirit Week:  Mouat Colours
  • • • • Wear Red, Black or Gold
• Sr Varsity Football
  • • • • • vs Notre Dame @ Rotary @ 7pm
• Sr. Girls T2 Volleyball Tournament @ SJB
• Sr. Girls Volleyball Tournament @ TRU
• Gr 9 Girls Volleyball Tournament @ GW Graham
• Jr. Girls Volleyball Tournament @ Seaquam