Swimming

Just a reminder that our class begins swimming lessons next week. We will be swimming Tuesday mornings for 8 weeks. 

Courage Award

Congratulations to Nathan and William for earning the courage award this month. 

Water Treatment Plant

This week the students visited the Deep River Water Treatment Plant. The tour was exceptional. The students walked on top of the tanks and learned about how the water transforms from river water to drinking water. Thank you to our volunteers who helped out!

KidActive

Last Thursday the class was involved in a workshop from KidActive. KidActive partners with local communities to promote and enhance, built and natural environments and contribute to programs that use local, accessible outdoor spaces for increased active play, learning and active transportation.  

The students participated in a number of fun outdoor games. We also spent time exploring and taking in the natural environment around the school, learning about local plants and wildlife in the process. 

Assembly

Our class will be performing the song "Brave" at the courage assembly at 2:30pm today. Parents are welcome to attend. 

Speech results

Congratulations to Ezra!  He will be representing MCS at the legion this weekend. 

Electromagnetic motors

John Wills once again offered his scientific expertise to teach the students about magnetism. The students worked diligently to create a small electromagnetic motor. All groups were successful!

Celebrations

Over the past month the class celebrated and learned about, both Chinese New Year and Mawlid/Milad (the Prophet Muhammed's birthday). A special thank you to Derek and Mrs. Wang for the yummy treats, and to Baraa and Dr. Ben Amour for sharing information about both Milad and Eid. We are lucky to have such a diverse class where students can learn about other cultures first hand!

Speeches

Students will now have one extra day to complete their speeches. I will be away until Thursday this week. Speech presentations will begin that day. 

Filled up with hot chocolate

National Sweater Day was a big success, although with the cold temperatures outside, it took a while for the boilers to slow down in the morning. Students enjoyed a cup (or two) of hot chocolate!

National Sweater Day

On Thursday, February 6th, MCS will turn down our thermostats by 3 degrees to support National Sweater Day (wwf.ca). Students are encouraged to wear their cosiest sweater and bring a cup for some hot chocolate!

Carnations

Carnations are now on sale for students to purchase for classmates, siblings, etc..  They will be sold for a cost of $2.00 and will be distributed on February 14th. All funds raised will go to the Me to We campaign.