Mini-Exploratory at GMS - Glanford Middle School
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Mini-Exploratory at GMS
Fridays, November 2nd, 16th, 30th, and December 7th
It is time to try something new! Your choices need to be made based on what YOU would like to
try, NOT what your friends want you to try! Pick 6 options, with 1 being first choice.
1. “Stained Glass” – Have you ever admired the beauty and
creativity of stained glass? Bring your creativity and artistic flair to
this mini-x where you will learn to design, cut, and create your very
own colorful stained glass sun catchers and Christmas ornaments.
Ms. Dyson, along with student helper Madi Kulmala, in the woodshop
2. ““FIMO Locker Magnets” Are you interested in art and being creative?
Come to this mini-x to learn ways to beautify your locker with your own
personal locker magnets or create a charm that you can wear as a bracelet
or necklace. Fish, hamburgers, sundaes, flowers, Imogi logos, whatever you
want to create is simple to do with this product. Come and share your
creative side with others on Friday afternoons.
Ms. Kidd, her classroom.
3. Card Making With Stamps and Embossing Powders” – In this
mini-x you will become familiar with techniques used to create
beautiful cards for any occasion. Mrs. Copp will be teaching how
to use embossing powders with a heat gun to create a raised
look to your cards. You will have a multitude of different
papers, various scissors and over 250 stamps to choose from.
Come to this fantastic mini-x and get prepared for Christmas or
just make cards to suit any occasion. Create fancy, beautiful
cards for any occasion. Mrs. Copp, her classroom.
4. Making Your Own Christmas Present With the Art of Felting” –
Are you tired of spending lots of money on Christmas gifts that
just end up in the recycling box? Well, if you want to give a gift
that is filled with love and thoughtfulness, then this Mini-X is for
you. In this Mini-X we will learn how to felt and create a felted
Santa Clause as well as a few other creatures. It will ensure your
loved ones will receive something special on Christmas morning.
What you create will surely be thoroughly appreciated by those
lucky enough to receive your gift! Ms. Kind, her classroom
5. “Santa’s Workshop” Get your Christmas shopping
done early! In this mini-x, we’ll make several crafts
that you can give as gifts to your family or friends.
We will make sock stuffies and body scrub in a fancy
jar. Grade 8 leaders Sammy, Samantha, and Lauren
will lead us in a jewelry making session. In the final
session we'll wrap these items and make some gift
tags! Ms. Elaine and Mrs. Ohl, her classroom
6. “Planes and Paper Crafts” - Folding and creasing
are in your future if you choose this mini-x. You will be
introduced to various paper crafts including the art of
quilling and origami. You can learn how to fold
something simple, like a basic box, or a fortune teller,
to something extravagant, like a paper crane or
jumping frog. Each week will have a different focus
beginning with soaring planes. Mrs. Larocque, her
classroom
7. “Crochet” If you find yourself gravitating towards
cozy textures, this mini-x is for you! We will be learning
some basic techniques and stitches of crochet through
beginner friendly projects like chunky bracelets and
coasters. (Great for Christmas gifts!) Once you have the
basics of crocheting down, the possibilities are endless!
Mrs. Cheng, her classroom
8. “Bird House Construction and Painting” Victoria is a city
blessed with a multitude of birds that sing sweet songs and
beautify our world. Would you like to build your very own Bird
House for your garden? Once constructed, you will have the
opportunity to decorate and paint your bird house to make it
unique for your home! This could make an outstanding Christmas
gift for someone you love! Mr. Scigliano, art room
9. “Creative Writing” Are you a creative person? Do you
like to write? Are you a budding, aspiring writer or
illustrator? Come to this creative writing mini-x to create
and illustrate poems and short stories of your choosing.
We will frame one of your final drafts. On our final day
together we will go out for hot chocolate and share our
work. Mrs. Seaberg, her classroom
10. “So You Think You Can Build SPAGHETTI BRIDGES
& GRAVITY CARS”
Do you like SCIENCE and ENGINEERING? Do you like to
work with your hands and mind to build things? If you
enjoyed the opening week theme of "Building Bridges" and
want to take it to the next level, then this is the Mini-X for
you. In this Mini-X you will learn more about the engineering side of bridge design
aerodynamics and have a chance to test your newly acquired skills, with the
opportunity to possibly compete in the Jr Skills Canada challenge in the spring. If you
choose this Mini-X, you will be participating during the first TWO ROUNDS of Mini-X.
In March, you may have an opportunity to compete against other Middle Schools
on Southern Vancouver Island and possibly move
on to the Provincial Competition. If you have a
strong scientific mind and the ability to design
and build things, then come and join me and Mr.
Cameron from SD61 Pathways & Partnerships in
this exciting Mini-X. Mr. Shires, wood shop
11. “Basic Sign Language” - Here is something new! Have you
ever wanted to learn a language, other than Spanish or
French? Have you ever wanted to talk to your friend, without
talking? Then this mini-x is for you! Come on out and learn
the basics of sign language - a wonderful skill to have! Led by
Ellie M., with Amanda Toyata, Mr. Gerhardt’s classroom
12. “Egyptology” - Come and explore the
language, history and civilization of ancient
Egypt! Learn how to make papyrus paper like the
ancient Egyptians did along the Nile River. Find
out how to read the hieroglyphics that are
written on the walls of the pyramids. You will
also learn conversational Arabic so that you can
communicate with modern day Egyptians. Walk
like an Egyptian! Mrs. Galway, her classroom
13. “Jenga on Steroids: Amazing Dexterity Games” Are you good with
your hands? Can you stack unusually shaped objects into a tower without
them falling over? Have you ever successfully built a house of cards? Do
you like games? If you answered yes to several of these questions, then
Dexterity Games is the mini-x for you.
In Rhino Hero: Super Battle, players must add roof- and wall-cards to a growing
skyscraper and then move a heavy wooden rhino superhero higher. The first player to
get rid of all of their cards wins, or whoever causes the tower to fall loses.
In Animal upon Animal, players roll the die and either place animals
on to the stack, pass an animal to another player for them to place, or
place an animal on the table, extending the base to build upon. Of course,
if any pieces fall off while you are building, you get up to two of them
back. The first player to have used all of their animals wins.
In Meeple Circus, each player is a ringmaster and must stack their
acrobats and animals in specific ways shown on their hand of cards. Each
card that you complete, earns you points. There’s also an app that plays
circus music and acts as a timer.
And you’ll also get to play the grandfather of all dexterity games: Jenga!
14. “Board Games - The Classics”
Be a Hotel Baron in Monopoly,
out trade your opponents in CATAN, and maybe just try taking over
the world in RISK. There will be other board game options as well
(Taboo, Jenga, Chess, Card Games) or you’re free to bring your own
game.
Mr. Gage, the Library
15.“Text Adventure Game Design” Are you
interested in computer programming? In this min-
x you will have an opportunity to build your own
old-school text adventure games by writing crazy
stories and programming them in Twine. You see
the door to the Mac Lab… [open door] [run
screaming down the hall] Mr. Weston, Mac Lab
16. “Who’s Line is it Anyway? Glanford Edition” Calling
all thespians! Get your wits ready to drop the curtain in
this competitive theatre sports extravaganza. For four
sweet mini-x blocks, we will develop our acting and improv
skills through character and scene study, improv games, and
more! Have you ever seen the show "Whose line is it
anyway?" Ya, like that! Mrs. Gould and Ms. Rhodes, Music
Room
17. “The Trio of Tremendous…The Trifecta of Terrific…La Troisieme au Terrible!”
Not 1…Not 2… That’s right kids, 3 of Glanford’s Greatest Games in one Mini-X!
(1) In honour of our much-loved and recently re-assigned Mr. Seaberg, it’s the
return of CageBall where we lock 24 kids in a cage and see who comes out alive!
Don’t worry, it’s all perfectly legal!
(2) Tick…Tick…Tick…BOOM! Soft hands, “Hands like Butta!” are a definite must
for this desk perching pastime of fabulous fun and candy prizes. If you never
play any other game in your life, then you’ve got to play BoomBall!
(3) Danger is it’s first name. Bobby O’Brien got a concussion the first time he
played…Santi Calderon broke his arm…Underduck lost a tooth… I’m not saying
you gotta be tough but “If it’s rainin’ you’re gonna get wet, and if
it’s snowin’ you’re gonna get cold, and if it’s rainin' and snowin'
you’re gonna get cold & wet, That’s right Kids, It’s JuggyBall!”
Faint of heart? Adverse to being bumped? Hands like frying pans? Fear
not because this Triple Terror Mini-X will be officiated by Mr. Brooker
who cares about all the kids! Sign up early and often, just 24 places to
be had before the Three of Thrills closes!
18. “Dance Dance Dance With Mrs. Porter” Are you ready to move and
groove to POP music? We will start with a warm up and allow time for
choreography and dance games! This mini-x is for dancers of all ability
levels! With Mrs. Porter, Performing Arts Studio
19. “Gym Game Favorites” Do you like to be active? Are
you an active student looking to burn off some energy on
your Friday afternoons? If so, this mini-X is for you! We
will play a selection of gym classics and new favourites
including skittles, backboard dodgeball, capture the flag,
gagaball, tchoukball and more. Please be prepared to be
active with active wear and proper footwear. Mr. Gerhardt & Ms. Devlin, in the
gymnasium
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