October 31st

October 31st is Black and Orange day at MCS. 

We will also be having an assembly to celebrate the character trait of Perseverance.  Every month, MCS students will focus on a different character trait to further develop.  At the assembly, classes will be presenting songs about perserverance and students who have demonstrated perserverance throughout the month of October, will be recognized.  Students are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to the assembly to raise awareness and support members of our community in need.     

Pizza Orders

Pizza Orders need to be returned by Friday, November 1st.  Payment can be made with cash or cheque.

Class Photos

Just a reminder that Friday, November 1st is class photo day.  It is also photo retake day.  Unfortunately I am at a meeting all day in Pembroke so I will not be in our class photo this year.

Deep River Knights

Congratulations to Baraa and Carsen and the rest of the Deep River Knights novice team. With the help of two goals from Baraa and exceptional goal tending by Carsen, they pulled off a 7-1 victory in their first exhibition game. Great job boys!

School Photos

Please remember that class photo orders must be returned by October 22nd. Orders can also be placed online. 

Which shapes are the strongest?

Students experimented with creating bridge-like structures to determine which shapes could support the greatest load. The load was a cup of rocks. 

Fire Department

Today we had a visit from the Deep River Fire Department. This week is fire prevention week so the firefighters taught the students about fire safety. 

Global Read Aloud

Monday was a big day for Room 131.  We began the Global Read Aloud.  This is an activity where classes from around the world read the same book, at the same time, for a month.  This year's book is Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper.  Over 1000 classes have signed up to read this book this year.  The story is about 11 year old Melody, who has Cerebral Palsy. She cannot talk or walk, but she is the smartest kid in her school.  We have already had a few thoughtful discussions and the children are eager to read on.  Below is the link to a book trailer, as well as a video we watched about a young boy with CP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkQisi1ua9Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzb1XYGO0IQ