VCanucks and JChrist

Students will do anything to get ahead in class.  One such student decided to get into the "good graces" column by taking some time to show me the compatibility of our subject of study in class, and my favourite sports team.  He created a poster and shared it with me.

He also claims that it is now his favourite sports team as well.  Well played, young student Spartan, well played.  Now, if only the Canucks can win a Stanley Cup in our lifetime!

Whiteboard Art: Can I Get A Ride?

Getting a driver's license is a pretty big deal in high school.  For some, it's a symbol of freedom.  For others, it's having friends bug you for rides.  One of my sophomore students recently got his permit, and some of his classmates were so overjoyed, they took the whiteboard markers to express their delight.

BYO Cracked Device

Our school currently operates on a Bring Your Own Device scheme.  I do have a love-hate relationship with technology, in that I love the educational possibilities that exist, but I hate the unintended consequences it inadvertently promotes, including easily getting distracted.  Anyway, being that my students are digital natives, it's important that I meet them where they are.  So, my classrooms are 98% paperless.  All assignments are handed in electronically.  But, truth be told, some of our students need a refresher in care and handling of their devices!

... How can anyone do any work on this?  Sheesh!  It kind of reminds me of this commercial ...

No Candy ... For A Week!

Our Student Life-Campus Ministry office is one of the places-to-be on campus.  Perhaps it has something to do with offering free Jolly Ranchers!  Lately, however, the Jolly Rancher fairy has had enough ... and so, a moratorium on free Jolly Rangers because of this ...

... so, no candy for a week.  Have some peanuts, instead! 

Prefecting: No Cleats and No Flip Flops?

Every teacher has prefecting duties.  More than just monitoring spaces and places on campus where students congregate, Lasallian teachers believe that prefecting gives us additional opportunities to interact with and build positive relationships with students.  

It's November, and it is my turn to prefect the ... parking lot.  Now, back when I was going to school, the parking lot was the space where a lot of foolish things could possibly happen.  These days, the parking lot is empty at break.  Just me and the cars.  

Walking to the end of our parking lot, I happened to notice this sign by the entrance to the track and field ...

... I think the flip flop on top means (1) flip flops aren't allowed on the track either; (2) flip flop jogging is relegated to the outside lanes only or; (3) let the flip flops remind you that "No Cleats Allowed On Track."  Runners and joggers beware!