Posted: January 24, 2022
To those students who submitted their mini projet #2 by last Friday's 5:00pm deadline; please note I received your work and have assigned a grade. We will meet at our regular class time tomorrow on Teams.
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Posted: December 22, 2021
It has been a hectic time to prepare for Christmas this year. We had several obstacles facing us with student abscences due to Covid, the C.U.P.E strike and 2 Fridays where students had a day off for NBTA Professional Day and Parent Teacher. Elementary classes only have one music period per week-primary have two- if they miss music day I have no free time to make up that class. None the less, several classes were able to prepare a rehearsal video from music class.
The homeroom teacher will post the class video on their Teacher Homepage. Classes appearing will be as follows: Kindergarten-Poole, Grade 1 Moar- Grade 2 Sullivan-Grade 2 Yake- Grade 3 Hackett, Grade 3 Walsh-Grade 4-5 Donovan- and a solo performance from a student in Grade 6-7Murphy. Mme. Hitchman prepared her class performance and will post on her facebook page. We ran out of time to get K-Sullivan Goguen- 1 Hitchman- 5 Tucker 5-6 Methot and Middle School classes.
Following the Christmas Break- I will have the students work on a performance during music classes and post when they have a polished presentation ready for parents. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year. Let's hope we will be able to present a live show next Christmas season.
Posted: November 12, 2021
Hi everyone. I hope you are doing well. Since home learning is still on- I would like for you to visit the Teams site for music class. I activated the team and put some information under Class Materials for you to look over. Message me if you have any questions or have trouble accessing material. Enjoy your weekend.
Posted: November 10, 2021
This year we are unable to present our annual Remembrance Day ceremony. We encourage you however, to take time on November 11th to remember those brave Canadians who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect the rights and freedoms we enjoy today. Please keep in your thoughts, those who served our country and those currently serving to protect our great nation.
In Honor of Their Names “… Let’s not forget our fallen friends; whatever place they lay and
make in honor of their names, each day- Remembrance Day.”
At 11:00 am on Remembrance Day maybe we could all pause for a minute of silence…………to remember.
Posted: November 5, 2021
French- Good news for those of you who did a practice run of your presentation "Un auto des années ___"... They were so well done -I am considering this part of the assignment as "un fait accompli". You will not need to present this material upon our return to in-class learning. You can now focus on completing the diagram of interior and exterior features. Be sure to mention any characteristics unique to your vehicule. For instance; with my truck, I would definitely mention the "coffre intégré" the (in bed trunk). Our next class meeting is not until Tuesday-this gives the rest of you plenty of time to prepare for the oral presentation.
Grade 8B and 8M Music classes- Those of you who have guitars at home- I have already sent you the lyrics/chord sheets with accompaniment. Keep on practicing. No guitar?-No problem! Go over the vocal parts.
Grade 7-8 M- Be watching for a message on Teams regarding our upcoming events.
Have a great weekend everyone. Stay safe!
Posted: November 3, 2021
FOR YOUR INFORMATION- I have already sent a copy of our guitar songs with my piano accompaniment to a few members of each class. Message me on Teams or email if you would like to have this for home practice. Just Imagine- you could have an original recording/performance by M.O.D. That will be worth money some day. I can guarantee it!!
Posted: October 31, 2021
Remembrance Day is coming-you could maybe go over O Canada in English and French as well as God Save the Queen. You can find these on youtube (with parent supervision). If we are out for an extended period of time- (which I hope not) I will arrange to send to you, the accompaniment we use in class. During the Act of Remembrance-you are also responsible to learn one verse from the poem "For the Fallen" we recite this following the minute of silence in the following order:
Stand for playing of the Last Post-Minute of Silence -Poem Recitation and playing of the Reveille
"They shall grow not old-as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them; nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
Posted: October 29, 2021
Hello Grade 8 Bosma: I trust you are well today. Just a note to inform IF we go to Home Learning format- you are responsible for keeping up with work for French class. Please be checking this page as well as the Team Page I have set up for instructions regarding the assignment "Mon Auto". You should be able to access your car diagram (exterior and interior) from home. Message me on our Team page if you need any help with vocabulary. I am always available to help.
Grade7/8M and Gr. 8B Music- If any of you want the chord sheets for home practice-let me know.
Have a good day everyone. We hope to see you next week.
Posted: September 26, 2021
Reminder -We will be having a playing test during music classes on Monday Oct. 4th and Wednesday Oct. 6th. You are responsible for the following chords: D+ b-6 G+ and A+. Nothing to panic over- you can play with your Music Stand groupings of three people. Think of proper holding position- correct fingerings and be sure to use correct number of strings when strumming each of the chords. We have already played these chords last year- I am looking forward to hearing an improved clarity of sound. Also- it might be a good idea to clip those nails on the left hand! Fingers 1-2-3 (index-third and ring finger).
Posted: June 22, 2021
Great job on your guitar playing/vocals today. Still need to find time for Gr. 8B to record in the music room. Might have to be on Friday morning. Once all recordings are finished-I will combine them all into one highlight video. Keep checking back next week for that! Have a great evening everyone.
Posted: June 8, 2021
Be prepared to discuss an important person in your life and why he/she is important to you. Some students have already presented but many of you needed a few days to think of someone. Well, that day is tomorrow. I am excited to hear your stories.
Posted: April 14, 2021
Please come prepared to share two important events in your life. Some ideas could be: The birth of a younger sibling- a special day spent with your grandparent- a family vacation- your first day of school- your first goal scored in a sporting game- getting the lead role in a drama production- singing a solo in a concert- being chosen as a student of the month- the day you moved to Miramichi or came to Nelson from a different school- a special birthday party- learning to drive a 4 wheeler-snowmobile- Learning to ride a bike- swimming lessons-your first dance recital- getting a new puppy or cat- etc. Anything you feel was important in your life. See you tomorrow.
Posted: March 24, 2021
Find a sample of a famous person ( athlete-musician- actor-influencer-author etc.) endorsing/representing a brand in the media. You can choose from a magazine-newspaper-picture of a billboard- or an on line sample to share in class. Think about the influence their presence has on you wanting to use the product. Think about the image being projected with the ad. Have fun with this. See you tomorrow.
Posted: January 7, 2021
Hi everybody- I'll be back on Monday and look forward to seeing the work you did on your projects.
Posted: December 26, 2020
I see Mme. Hitchman managed to get all of our skits and songs uploaded to each homeroom page. A big thank-you to Mme. for taking time on Christmas Day to get this done for me. I hope Santa paid her a visit!