Robotic Claws

Pasta Luncheon

Champions!

Charity Classic Teams Announced

Kayaking Kangaroos                                                                      Cheer Infinity

Zeren                                                                                             Aysha

Thomas                                                                                         Fathi

Camille                                                                                          Sitara

Sabriya                                                                                        Claudia

Sharmin                                                                                        Armin

Sidd                                                                                                Akia

Lisa                                                                                         Htee Ta Moo

Leila                                                                                             Matteo

Manjola                                                                                        Angela

December                                                                                      Eddy

River                                                                                            Dennis

Nikki                                                                                          Ehlerwah

Narges                                                                                          Diego

Andre                                                                                          Janessa

Anthony                                                                                        Thien

Alicia                                                                                             Amal

Mariam                                                                                         Habib

Dima                                                                                            Yasser

Swagmonsters                                                                                 Malicious Monkeys

Daniel E                                                                                       Tahmina

Shaun                                                                                           Josh M

Nick                                                                                            Lakshya

Jeff                                                                                            Mahjabeen

Sarah                                                                                           Daniel T

James                                                                                             Jack

Jordan                                                                                           Sonya

Alex                                                                                               Steven

Tiffani                                                                                          Cynthia

Zeinab                                                                                           Chris

Amal                                                                                        Mohammad

Lydia                                                                                            Mook

Jasper                                                                                          Caitlyn

Almas                                                                                          Alanah

Vimean                                                                                      Khemaka

Roger                                                                                          Binyam

Noor                                                                                            Lucas

Saraya                                                                                         Jinane

Highschool Open Houses



Walkerville's open house: January 15th (6:00-8:00)   



Kennedy's open house: January 9th (5:30-8:30)



                         



Massey's open house: January 17th (6:30-8:00)



Forster's open house: January 10th (1:30-2:45)







Pasta Lunch & Christmas Classic Two-Ball Soccer Charity Tournament

To cap off the last day of 2012 at Dougall, intermediate students will be treated to a delicious pasta lunch next Friday in room 205 during period 4 accompanied with buttered salad rolls and a drink. Afterwards, students will have the opportunity to engage in a Christmass classic two-ball soccer charity tournament for periods 5 and 6 in pursuit of having their names grace the coveted Dougall Cup. The pasta lunch will cost $5 and the following charity soccer tournament is an additional $1 if students choose to participate (proceeds will be donated to the Downtown Mission) Students can expect a fun and lively day!

Winterfest 2012

Recently, two representatives from the DWBIA came to the school to expand more on a topic that's been thrown around for a while. The winterfest parade and celebration is an event being held by the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement association on the 15th of December and will have highlights such as a Parade, Ice scuptures, Carolers, Horse Drawn Carriages, and local retail, arts, and other goods. Students are allowed to volunteer for this event and the two DWBIA representatives were here to recruit us. Each student who wanted to volunteer got a form with which they confirmed what time and area they were available to volunteer during as well as communication information. They have also been sent home with a form for parents. On this form you need to fill in the repsective area for information on communcating with you. If you would like more information on the winterfest and DWBIA, go to this website Or this website here.

Intramural MONEYBALL Teams Just Announced

The teams are set and action is about to begin. Will your name grace the cup or will you continue to look on in envy?
Check out the pictures below to see what team you are on.

December Student of the Month

This morning I am pleased to present the first student of the month certificate to a student who is taking advantage of the educational opportunities before her.  She has made a commitment to improving her learning skills and in doing so has witnessed gains in all subject areas.  Most notable have been her recent successes in Math.  Not satisfied with her marks, she sought extra support in class and practiced these skills each night and returned the following day with greater confidence ready to face the next challenge head on.  Thank you for demonstrating initiative, diligence and responsibility Claudia Bitar.

Our next recipient quietly goes about his business but with maximum effort.  From puppet shows to small skits in the classroom to performing in front of the entire school this young man loves to perform.  He's been a terrific listener, completes his homework with care and currently holds one of the highest math marks in the entire intermediate division.  He has consistantly modelled good citizenship and will be missed greatly when he moves on to high school next year.  Congratulations Thomas Dalpe.

PIZZA DAY 2012 COMING SOON!

Very soon, on Friday, December 7th. the intermediates will be raising money and spirit with Pizza day.A flyer went home with your students recently in which there are two options. Combo 1 and combo 2. If you choose to order one (Or both) of these combos, the money will be donated to the 8th grade graduating field trip. Also, if we raise enough money, it is likely that we may donate to a charity as well. Combo 1 is a slice of cheese pizza and a drink box while combo 2 is the same as the first, with extra pizzas. The order form that has gone home with your child must be back by the 5th of December. The pizzas will be 35.56 cm in Diamaeter. See if you can figure out the rest of the measurements of the Pizza (Area, Circumference, Radius) if it were a perfect circle.

We look forward to Pizza day and the school spirit that comes with it. See you on monday!

Think Global Act Local

Next time you're in the downtown core, look for these well placed statistics that raise awareness about poverty in our city. Also, check out the website wereality.ca. There are some startling local stats on the issue. Perhaps some of this info could be used in a future writing assignment.

Dougall Delivers for Remembrance

This past week Dougall students had the opportunity to learn about Canada's role in military conflicts and peacekeeping missions worldwide. Students toured a transformed Library to examine artifacts, ask questions and listen to facilitators Sabriya, Shaun, Nick and Lisa talk about the sacrifices made by so many Canadians in times of conflict.

The library tour and classroom lessons culminated with a moving Remembrance ceremony in our gymnasium.

Here are a few pictures of 8S on their tour.

Dragon Cup Update

Our Speedball Tournament is quickly coming to a close. Next week we will crown a new champion and immortalize them on the new and improved Dragon Cup. Does your team have what it takes?

Book Thief Homework

Choose a character from the novel The Book Thief. Imagine the name the character would use for his/her e-mail account. Explain why this name would be a good choice. Write an e-mail message in this characters voice.

Student of the Month - OCTOBER

This morning I proudly presented the Student of the Month to two individuals that truly embody so many of the character traits we embrace here at Dougall.

Both of these individuals arrive each day prepared to learn and do whatever they can (sometimes asked, sometimes not) to help make our school a better place for everyone.

Our first recipient jumps at the chance to work collaboratively and relishes the microphone and the opportunity to entertain! He is a star at Dougall and will continue to star at whatever High School he chooses. Congratulations Armin Jusic.

Our next recipient has made a commitment to improve by staying organized. So far he has done a superb job handing in assignments on time and is experiencing academic success in grade 8. Additionally, he has consistently shown a willingness and knack for working collaboratively with his classmates to reach a common goal. Congratulations Jack Woodrow!

Symbols We Hold Dear

Today in Art class students worked in pairs to create a sculpture of their hand. They used latex gloves and plenty of packing tape! Check out these pictures of the kids in action.

Media Assignment

MEDIA LITERACY

Advertisement

Students will work in groups to design a television, print, or radio ad that encourages people to settle in either Greenal or Graynel at the time of their development. The purpose is to encourage people to move to the island. The ads should focus on what the island has to offer and the values the island upholds. Students will create an outline for the ad and then create a draft. Students will either videotape their final commercials or present them live in class.

Intramural Speedball League Ready To Roll

The teams are now set and the action is about to begin. Here is the complete league breakdown as promised.

Remember to bring proper footwear, a positive attitude and maximum effort.

Who will be one of Krsul's 3 Stars on Friday?