September Ruby Studios: Monochromatic

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Sunday, 12 January 2014

Torelli Trio

SOLD

#126

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

December 2013

14" x 10"

Joy, love, creativity, spirit, bravery and kindness are all words that come

to mind to those who are fortunate enough to meet this Trio.

They are sure to make a difference in the world as they learn and grow

as individuals and as a family team.

Monday, 16 September 2013

Reegan

PERSONAL COLLECTION

#123

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

September 2013

10" x 14"

The name Reegan is of Gaelic origin meaning regal, royal, noble and little royal. Our Reegan is all of that and more. She is a regal and noble princess with a heart of gold. Watch for Reegan dancing and singing like no one is there, all the while giving those who are lucky enough to hear and see her the gift of joy.

Sunday, 1 September 2013

Logan

PERSONAL COLLECTION

#122

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

September 2013

10" x 14"

Logan is a bright and cheerful Scottish surname that originated

from a place of that name in Ayrshire, Scotland. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Logan is "from the hollow". People with this name are capable, charismatic leaders who often undertake large endeavors with great success.

In this painting you can see Logan's bright and cheerful smile and the drive from within to lead and take on challenges.

Sunday, 14 July 2013

Ethan

PERSONAL COLLECTION

#121

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

April 2013

10" x 14"

The name Ethan is a Hebrew baby name meaning "strong and constancy".

The biblical meaning of Ethan is " strong and gift of the island".

In this painting Ethan is depicted as not only strong

but one can see the kindness in his heart.

He is " a gift" to those who know him.

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Sadie

PERSONAL COLLECTION

#116

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

May 2013

10" x 14"

The name Sadie is originally a Hebrew name derived from the name Sarah.

It has several meanings, the one most suiting our Sadie is Princess.

Our Sadie is a princess in the true definition of a royal daughter.

Picture Sadie in a party dress playing in the mud,

drinking from the garden hose and running through the garden.

Picture Sadie in a strawberry tutu entertaining her friends with song and dance. Picture a Princess with heart.

Monday, 15 April 2013

Tristan

PERSONAL COLLECTION

#113

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

April 2013

10" x 14"

The name Tristan is an Arthurian Legend baby name meaning "a knight".

A Medieval legend tells of a knight of the Round table named Tristan

who was sent to Israel by King Mark of Cornwall to bring Isolde

back to be the king's bride.The American meaning of Tristan is " a knight".

In English the meaning of Tristan is "noisy". In French the meaning

of the name Tristan is "tumult or outcry". In Welsh Tristan means bold.

Here our Tristan is seen boldly smiling with his bright blue eyes

high atop a neighborhood playground............

our present day knight.

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Oliver

PERSONAL COLLECTION

#104

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

December 2012

10" x 14"

The name Oliver has Norse, American, French, German and Latin roots and meanings. The Norse and American meaning is affectionate. In German and Latin, the name Oliver means the Olive tree which symbolizes fruitfulness, beauty and dignity. Extending an olive branch signifies an offer of peace. In French the name Oliver means Olive (symbol of peace) or peaceful.

Every Dollar Counts

Running total of $1702.50 in donations to support making Mental Health a priority in support of Research and Education. Other donations include "Old Friend" as a Silent Auction donation to support Habitat for Humanity, "La joie du printemps" donated to a Silent Auction in support of a well deserving family, "Dream of a Vineyard" donated to a Silent Auction in support of Tools for Schools Africa foundation, "Behold the Jewel" to a Silent Auction in support of Project H.O.P.E., a community based program, in partnership with Golden Hills School Division, that provides therapy to children with developmental challenges, "Vers le ciel" donated to a Silent Auction in support of the 28th annual Evening of Decadent Dessert to raise funds for the Aspire Child Development Centre and "Oh en eau" donated to a Silent Auction in support of the 29th annual Evening of Decadent Dessert to raise funds for the Aspire Child Development Centre

What's in a Name?

The Fast Facts

My first full time position (1977-1979) at Andersons of Craigmyle at Penhold Base as a grade 1 to 8 French teacher (as well as Math and Reading Resource and Art) brings memories of chaperoning junior high school dances, staff events at the Officer’s Mess, teaching skipping on the tarmac at recess and track and field days.

In between 1979-1982 a couple of temporary French Language teaching contracts at Normandeau and Mountview as well as substitute teaching here and there.

The Immersion Years

Moving on to Grandview Elementary as a Grade One teacher in 1982 in the French Immersion Program. I moved with the Immersion Program to Mountview in 1987 (teaching grade 1, 2 and a little 3) and here I am in 2011. Ready to take on a different role.

Memories

The following activities are only words but often it is the simplest words that invoke memories. They are activities which I embraced and enjoyed through school events and friendships developed in the school community, because of the commitment, energy and friendship of others. It is my hope that those of you with whom I shared these experiences through the years have a wonderful memory triggered by reading through them.

Lollipop Trees, Mother’s Day Teas, Dad’s nights out, Boat Floats, l’Aurore (French-Canadian Dance Group), Jump Rope for Heart, Neighborhood Walks, Family Pods, Autograph Days, Staff Ski Trips, 50’s Field Day, Amazing Race, Dinosaur Egg Hunts, Weigh-Ins, Noon-Hour Walks, Skating and Skiing, Reading buddies, Partner classes, Countless Field Trips (Remember those Zoo trips), Multi-grade option days (cake decorating, kite making), Progressive Dinners, Baby Showers, Children’s Christmas Parties (all those volunteer Santas), Nature Walks, Dawe Run practices, Dawe Run, Student Math conferences, Student Art conferences, The Millennium Run, The Enviro-Run, The PiperView Runs, The Peace Runs, The Terry Fox Runs, Canadiana Theme Year, African Theme Year, Friendship Walks, Neighborhood Christmas caroling, Splash Bashes, Christmas Concerts, Christmas Craft Nights, Christmas Giving Elves, The Shoebox Program, McCracken Workshops to Seven Habits PD, Winter Fun Days, Skating at Bower Ponds, Schoolyard Ice Sculptures, the multiple Winter and Summer Olympic Moments, the averted Teacher's Strike, Schoolyard Dances, Noon-hour Dances, Family Night Dances, Energizers, Basketball Teams, Staff Barbecues, Staff Kananaskis Team, the conferences we attended together, Artsview, Year End Picnics with Candy Scrambles and Wheelbarrow Races, Coke Floats and Movies, Walks through the courtyard, Yoga Club, Do Ré Mi, McDonald’s Breakfast Club, Early Morning Running and Swimming and Go For the Goal

(if you think of some I missed please share them)

Classroom Memories

Countless and precious. As I went through my class pictures it brought back memories of everything the children taught me through what I taught them. Through teaching I gained as much as I gave.

Merci Mille Fois

Memories of and thank you to, countless students, parents, teaching buddies, coworkers, good friends and a supportive loving family…..…

……the students who showed me what they needed and taught me to listen

………the parents who told me about their children and entrusted me with their children’s education

………the partners in education (teaching buddies, administrators, caretakers, secretaries, educational assistants) who shared their ideas, knowledge, time and expertise

……….the friends who helped in times of need, laughed and cried, talked and listened, played and worked together

……….my family who showed their unconditional and supportive love throughout it all. My husband who is my rock and my hero. My daughters who are my inspiration. My son who taught me what’s important in life. My son-in-laws who show me what endurance means. My grandchildren who give me hope and joy. My parents who taught me the importance of learning.

33 wonderful years in the classroom! What will the next 33 years bring?

What’s Next You Ask?

Family and fitness, painting, photography, travel

and teaching (once a teacher always a teacher).

September Ruby Studios

Photos

Photos

Sunday, 12 January 2014

Torelli Trio

Monday, 16 September 2013

Reegan

Sunday, 1 September 2013

Logan

Sunday, 14 July 2013

Ethan

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Sadie

Monday, 15 April 2013

Tristan

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Oliver