EOE 8 - Week of December 14th - December 18th

Here is what the week will look like for EOE 8:

• Monday - Finish Practising the Knots and Belaying Technique and completing the Wall Climbing Worksheet. 
• Wednesday - Wall Climbing Trip: Students will meet in the Fishbowl at the start of lunch for attendance before we leave to go climbing for the rest of the afternoon.  We will be back before 3:30.
• Friday - Debrief of climbing trip experience. Video introduction of the "Alpine Responsibility Code" in preparation for the Ski Trip in the new year.

EOE 7 & 9 Assessment

Grade 7 & 9 EOE students are wrapping up their climbing unit and will have a final evaluation for it. The last class was spent in review, as well as we worked through key essential pieces of equipment that are needed in climbing.
The grade 7's will have their assessment on Thursday of next week, while the 9's will have their evaluation on Monday.

EOE 8 - Week of December 7th - December 11th

The Grade 8 EOE students will continue working on their wall climbing belaying technique and commands in class this week as they prepare for the Indoor Climbing Trip on December 16th (in the afternoon). 

EOE 7

Grade 7 students are just finished up their climbing safety, equipment, and knots in preparation for their climbing field trip in January.  Prior to the trip we'll do a quick review to make sure everyone feels confident prior to departure.

EOE 9

Grade 9 students have been working on their year project which entails them researching an outdoor activity that they feel that they might want to do or try during their own time.  They have to research what is involved in the activity, where you do the activity, where is the closet place to Calgary, what equipment you need, among other important components.

We have also continued to work through our climbing safety and equipment as our field trip is coming up fast.  Please make sure you get your form and money in ASAP.

GRADE 8 EOE - Week of November 23 - November 27

Here is what the week will look like for EOE 8 students:

Monday November 23- Finish the Leave No Trace Presentations and Hand out Wall Climbing Paperwork for the December 16th Trip.

Wednesday November 25- Wall Climbing Introduction - Types of Climbing, Climbing Safety, Climbing Equipment.

Friday November 27 - Review of Types of Climbing and Climbing Safety.

Next week, students will review the climbing equipment and get to practise using it.  They will also be learning the climbing commands and proper belay techniques.

EOE 8 Week of November 16th - November 20th

This week, students will be presenting their Leave No Trace Projects to the class.  Students signed up for the order of their presentations.  Students who did not hand in their on November 9th MUST have them completed and are expected to present during the time they signed up for.

REMINDER: There it is early dismissal on Thursday and there is no school Friday due to the Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences.  You can sign up through Conference Manager.

Grade 8 EOE Week of November 9th -13th

Students have worked really hard on their Leave No Trace Projects.  They are due Monday November 9th at the end of class. There is no class the rest of the week due to No School on Remembrance Day and no class on Friday because it is a "Z" Option Day.

GRADE 9 EOE NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

CLIMBING
Grade 9's are wrapping up some basic first aid and moving into our climbing unit, which culminates in our trip to the Calgary Climbing Centre on December 16th.  We'll be looking at harness components, knots, safety checks, safety commands and communication, some common first aid, technique, among some other considerations.  Parents should see a letter coming home near the end of November.

EOE 8 - Week of November 2- November 6

• Students in Grade 8 will continue to work on their "Leave No Trace CANADA " Outdoor Code of Ethics Project in class this week.  They have come up with a variety of different formats to represent their understanding of the 7 Principles and I look forward to seeing their final products!

• A Wall Climbing trip has been booked for December 16th!  Information and forms will be coming home shortly! 

• Students now have access to the EOE 8 D2L Shell.  This is where they will be able to access all of their notes, assignments and calendars with up to date due dates, trips, etc.  I will also be posting trips and assignment due dates on the Elboya VLC  EOE Calendar so that parents can know what is coming up!

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me by email at mbsimpson@cbe.ab.ca.  

Thanks!  Have a great week!

Mrs. Simpson

Grade 8 EOE - Week of October 26- 30

• Students in Grade 8 have been learning about the "Leave No Trace CANADA " Outdoor Code of Ethics.  
• They are now working on a project to represent their understanding of the  7 Principles and by providing examples related to a specific outdoor activity.  Their projects can take on any form as long as they meet the criteria listed. 

• A Wall Climbing trip has been booked for December 16th!  Information and forms will be coming home shortly!

• Students now have access to the EOE 8 D2L Shell.  This is where they will be able to access all of their notes, assignments and calendars with up to date due dates, trips, etc.  I will also be posting trips and assignment due dates on the Elboya VLC  EOE Calendar so that parents can know what is coming up!

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me by email at mbsimpson@cbe.ab.ca.  

Thanks!  Have a great week!

Mrs. Simpson