One week. . .

We are one week into this school suspension. Time really seems to move at its own pace as the uncertainties of this pandemic have taken hold. One thing we do have control over is how we respond to the ever changing situation and the kindness we can share.

My 3201 students have all had things to work on since the day of the closure last week. As of the evening of March 24th, updates have been made to all of my home  study pages. Please make every effort to be engaged with your learning. Above all else, read! Read for the joy of it or for information purposes. I encourage you to write too. It's never too early (or too late for that matter) to get some practice personal response topics in. I've provided a link to a list of 650 topics on my 3202 page that ALL students can avail of.

I hope you're all doing well.  I miss you all and our routines.

I'm an email away if you have any questions or concerns.

Take care,
Mrs. Pittman

We're going on-line! Please read!

Surely you are all aware of our school's suspension of classes for an undetermined amount of time. As Covid-19 continues to impact society, so to will the nature of how schools instruct their students change. It's actually a bit of a strange place to make this transition from teaching you in person to ease you all into some home study. This will look different for the courses I teach. We're far enough into our Shakespeare studies in English 2201 and English 3201 that things should go okay. I'll be sharing the questions and quotation analysis sheets as well as links to audio and video clips and summaries. Drama, Writing, and English 3202 will have weekly plans as well. 


Though my employer has directed me to have work on my web page by March 27th, I started with English 3201 (the Public Exam course) on March 17th. I decided to present those daily plans as they would have unfolded during the regular school days. All other courses will be updated the week of March 23-27. 

To keep this as straightforward as I possibly can, updates will be made on the Home Study for All of My Classes page. It can be found on the main page of my blog or by clicking here.  PLEASE NOTE: I have modified the layout of my web page. ALL class links will now relate to our online study time only. Once we're back in school, it'll be back to the regular format as per usual.

Again, it must be reiterated that classes are suspended and not cancelled. I know what will unfold here can't make up for  It is of the utmost importance that you stay on top of your work as much and as best as you can. I will be available by email to answer any questions you may have. The address as most of you probably know is: margaretpittman@nlesd.ca (Again, the profile picture is of me and PJ my pug.)

Ultimately, I would love to use google classrooms but I know there are a handful of you who didn't work out the issues with your school email logins.

During this time, please avoid crowds and wash your hands!

I'll miss my time spent in class with you all. I'll be missing the drama club rehearsals, cheer team practices, grad meetings, and my lunch time crew. <3