mardi le 8 septembre

It was wonderful to see everyone again today! Seeing faces both old and new made me feel very fortunate to be a French teacher. Getting to work with the same students year after year and see them grow and learn is a genuine privilege. Thank you to all the students for their warm welcome back to TPS!

In today's classes, I introduced students to some simple routines and procedures that will help our classroom operate. Students also received a short summary of our class routines and procedures, as well as a form that needs to be returned. The form is double-sided - one side has our policy on online translators, and the other has a little information sheet on which you can give me information to help your child have a positive year in French. Please sign and return this sheet as early as possible. Thanks!

We also had a conversation in each of our classes: "Pourquoi le francais?" (Why French?) Students came up with an incredible list of reasons why studying French is helpful. They included:

-It makes it possible to visit other regions and countries. (And far more than just Quebec and France!)

-It increases job possibilities.

-It lets you do lots of practical skills - helping someone in need, ordering food, finding your way around...

-It makes it possible to communicate with people from more parts of the world (very important in the Internet age!)

-It makes your brain stronger.

-It's fun!

For homework tonight, students need to bring back their information sheets and online translator policy (on the same sheet). They need to be signed by a parent or guardian. Thank you for your cooperation in this - our partnerships will help your child be successful!

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at jabettridge@scdsb.on.ca.

A demain, mes amis!