Hey everyone...
Just a quick post from sunny Montreal on this beautiful Jeudi afternoon.
Montreal is such an awesome little city. Who knew we had such a great place to visit right here in Canada. I will definitely be back.
I always thought I was such a good computer user but international keyboards and computer programs are very hard to use.
I hope everyone has been having an awesome summer so far, and I look forward to posting when I get back to Alberta to blog more about my trip. Even now, half way through my trip I have a tonne to blog about...
a bien tot... MR. R.
Thursday, July 28, 2005
Thursday, June 30, 2005
...My First Last Day...
Today is my last day of school. It is the first time I've had an "official last day" as a paid teacher. Technically, it's appeals day but there are only 25min. left to appeal and so far so good. *touch wood*
One of the nicest things that happened today, was I received a gift from the school for coming to help out. When the staff presented me with the mug they went around in a circle and said their "appreciations and commendations" (nice things). The staff I was with ROCKED MY WORLD and now I will have a great note to leave on.
As sad as I am to leave everyone, I'm very excited for summer to start. It's rained so much here that once it turns nice I will have a Hay Day. Two trips, lots of sun, Stampede, family, friends. What could be better? Hopefully, I'm able to line up a job for September, too. If you hear of an opening let me know. ;) Until next time, I'm Mr. Robertson.
One of the nicest things that happened today, was I received a gift from the school for coming to help out. When the staff presented me with the mug they went around in a circle and said their "appreciations and commendations" (nice things). The staff I was with ROCKED MY WORLD and now I will have a great note to leave on.
As sad as I am to leave everyone, I'm very excited for summer to start. It's rained so much here that once it turns nice I will have a Hay Day. Two trips, lots of sun, Stampede, family, friends. What could be better? Hopefully, I'm able to line up a job for September, too. If you hear of an opening let me know. ;) Until next time, I'm Mr. Robertson.
Friday, June 17, 2005
...Summer in T Minus...
I just sent an e-mail to all of my Grade 6's from Meyonohk. The way I got the addresses made me smile. It was a peace treaty. I laughed because this was probably the most peaceful school (and class) I have ever been a part of.
School in Calgary is going very well. I am excited for summer, though. It sounds like I'm making two trips this summer. One is to Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. and the other might be to Montreal, Quebec. My grade four's are learning about Quebec so I'll be very "studied-up".
Other than that, life is good. I had a small accident with my car so that was a little crazy. I was okay but I did a lot of damage to my car. I'm very lucky my family had a vehicle I could borrow in the meantime. I haven't been able to make it up to Edmonton as much as I want so hopefully this summer I can get up tons. Calgary is awesome, I am missing a lot of things in Edmonton.
School in Calgary is going very well. I am excited for summer, though. It sounds like I'm making two trips this summer. One is to Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. and the other might be to Montreal, Quebec. My grade four's are learning about Quebec so I'll be very "studied-up".
Other than that, life is good. I had a small accident with my car so that was a little crazy. I was okay but I did a lot of damage to my car. I'm very lucky my family had a vehicle I could borrow in the meantime. I haven't been able to make it up to Edmonton as much as I want so hopefully this summer I can get up tons. Calgary is awesome, I am missing a lot of things in Edmonton.
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
HWR... my new home
Well I've been at Harold W. Riley Elementary school for nearly a month now. It is a very different school than Meyonohk Elementary, but it is a really great school.
My students have tons of energy! Every day after school, I always think of funny stories from the day. I am still getting used to the "open area" school without many walls, but as I do I start to like it more and more.
Starting a new teaching job takes lots of planning and organizing, which means I haven't been able to do much else in Calgary. I have met some new friends, and checked out some of the swimming pools and malls. Now that it has been a month, I will have more free time. Take tonight, for example, I get to go to Theatre Calgary (for free which is a good perk).
Pretty much all of my stuff is moved from Edmonton now. It was sad leaving, but this fresh start is exciting, too. Spring is a great season for a big change like this!! Until next time, I'm Mr. Robertson. :)
My students have tons of energy! Every day after school, I always think of funny stories from the day. I am still getting used to the "open area" school without many walls, but as I do I start to like it more and more.
Starting a new teaching job takes lots of planning and organizing, which means I haven't been able to do much else in Calgary. I have met some new friends, and checked out some of the swimming pools and malls. Now that it has been a month, I will have more free time. Take tonight, for example, I get to go to Theatre Calgary (for free which is a good perk).
Pretty much all of my stuff is moved from Edmonton now. It was sad leaving, but this fresh start is exciting, too. Spring is a great season for a big change like this!! Until next time, I'm Mr. Robertson. :)
Monday, April 04, 2005
...next, Mr.Robertson goes on the board...
I can pretty much say that I'm a Calgarian now. Did you know that the four largest cities in Alberta (based on people living there) are Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Lethbridge? Now that I have moved to Calgary, I have lived in all four of the 'major cities'.
I was at my school nearly all day. I have met my students, although I *officially* start on Wednesday. One thing that will make me feel comfortable and less homesick is that we are starting a familiar novel. The title of the novel is a secret, but the Grade Five's might remember a novel about some gosslings and a farm. That's all I can say. I feel good about starting because I already have a lot done. I was even able to write an article for the school newsletter. The only bad part, is that the staffroom here does not have an X-box or a hot tub.
It was so great to see everyone's comments (and even a few e-mails) wishing me luck, and giving me last-minute advice. The incredible thing about being part of 'the school community' is that everyone is so supportive and encouraging. Until next time, I'm Mr. Robertson...
I was at my school nearly all day. I have met my students, although I *officially* start on Wednesday. One thing that will make me feel comfortable and less homesick is that we are starting a familiar novel. The title of the novel is a secret, but the Grade Five's might remember a novel about some gosslings and a farm. That's all I can say. I feel good about starting because I already have a lot done. I was even able to write an article for the school newsletter. The only bad part, is that the staffroom here does not have an X-box or a hot tub.
It was so great to see everyone's comments (and even a few e-mails) wishing me luck, and giving me last-minute advice. The incredible thing about being part of 'the school community' is that everyone is so supportive and encouraging. Until next time, I'm Mr. Robertson...
Friday, March 25, 2005
...Meyonohk Version 2.0...
Who knows if anyone reads this anymore... but if you are reading this, pass along the news that the blog has FINALLY been updated.
I had some really really good news this March. I have a teaching job!! I will be moving to Calgary and teaching a Grade Four/Grade Five Split at a school called Harold W. Riley Elementary. I am really, really excited. Maybe we can even send letters from Harold W. Riley back and forth to Meyonohk.
The school is very neat, because it has no walls inside. (It actually has a few walls, but only around the office, washrooms, and gym). It's called an open area school. I had heard about these schools in university, but this was my first time actually seeing one. The students and teachers seem very nice. An Olympic medal-winning gymnist even went to the school.
Since my job doesn't start until after Spring break, I have been substitute teaching for other schools in Calgary. Teaching has been really great. It is a little strange teaching all by myself and being in a brand new city but it is also really fun and exciting.
I hope everyone is having an awesome start to their spring. Be sure to keep in touch!!
I had some really really good news this March. I have a teaching job!! I will be moving to Calgary and teaching a Grade Four/Grade Five Split at a school called Harold W. Riley Elementary. I am really, really excited. Maybe we can even send letters from Harold W. Riley back and forth to Meyonohk.
The school is very neat, because it has no walls inside. (It actually has a few walls, but only around the office, washrooms, and gym). It's called an open area school. I had heard about these schools in university, but this was my first time actually seeing one. The students and teachers seem very nice. An Olympic medal-winning gymnist even went to the school.
Since my job doesn't start until after Spring break, I have been substitute teaching for other schools in Calgary. Teaching has been really great. It is a little strange teaching all by myself and being in a brand new city but it is also really fun and exciting.
I hope everyone is having an awesome start to their spring. Be sure to keep in touch!!
Friday, January 21, 2005
...Everybody LIMBO...
So, it's been awhile. You all need to tell everyone in the class to get on here, and post a comment so I know what is going on at good ol' Meyonohk.
I have to tell you that my trip to Banff was amazing. I stayed at the Banff Springs Hotel and it was like staying in a castle. I saw quite TONS of famous people and even had my picture taken with some of them. If you've ever seen the movie "You've Got Mail!" then you know who Meg Ryan is. I was on an elevator with Meg Ryan. That was a little crazy. I was with a really good friend, which was awesome, because the weather was terrible and if I was by myself on the roads, I might have been really frustrated. Friends are always really good at making anything manageable, even bad roads. (just so you know I'm not exagerating, there was an accident with 60 cars, on the highway we were supposed to take).
Right now I'm just working at the restaurant, and applying for millions of teaching jobs. One teaching job sounds like it *might* happen. So you'll have to keep reading to see where I end up. Some of the other student teachers that were at our school are applying for jobs outside of Canada, but I think I need to stay fairly close, at least for awhile. Well, I hope to hear from you; until next time, I'm Mr. Robertson.
I have to tell you that my trip to Banff was amazing. I stayed at the Banff Springs Hotel and it was like staying in a castle. I saw quite TONS of famous people and even had my picture taken with some of them. If you've ever seen the movie "You've Got Mail!" then you know who Meg Ryan is. I was on an elevator with Meg Ryan. That was a little crazy. I was with a really good friend, which was awesome, because the weather was terrible and if I was by myself on the roads, I might have been really frustrated. Friends are always really good at making anything manageable, even bad roads. (just so you know I'm not exagerating, there was an accident with 60 cars, on the highway we were supposed to take).
Right now I'm just working at the restaurant, and applying for millions of teaching jobs. One teaching job sounds like it *might* happen. So you'll have to keep reading to see where I end up. Some of the other student teachers that were at our school are applying for jobs outside of Canada, but I think I need to stay fairly close, at least for awhile. Well, I hope to hear from you; until next time, I'm Mr. Robertson.
Saturday, January 01, 2005
2005 feels strangely like 2004...
Well I had an awesome New Years! We were at West Edmonton Mall's Waterpark Beach Party. It was really fun. There was a live band, mascots, and even INDOOR FIREWORKS. It was just a neat atmosphere being there at night. I was with some really great friends, and the night was really great.
I haven't really made any resolutions. I tend to make big decisions at the start of the school year and not at the start of the calendar year. I guess if I had to make one it would be to be more organized and to try and swim a little more often.
On Wednesday I'm going to Banff to a Celebrety Ski Weekend. I'm VERY excited. I get to stay at the Banff Springs Hotel for FREE. I'll let you know how it all goes. Until next time, I'm Mr. Robertson....
I haven't really made any resolutions. I tend to make big decisions at the start of the school year and not at the start of the calendar year. I guess if I had to make one it would be to be more organized and to try and swim a little more often.
On Wednesday I'm going to Banff to a Celebrety Ski Weekend. I'm VERY excited. I get to stay at the Banff Springs Hotel for FREE. I'll let you know how it all goes. Until next time, I'm Mr. Robertson....
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