Tomorrow

If the buses are cancelled tomorrow, please don't take any risks bringing your child to school.  I am not sure how bad the weather will be, but the forecast is not looking good.  We will be having a low key day and we can have a fun day in the New Year if necessary.  I don't want any student to feel like they will be missing out if they don't come.  

Red/Green/White or Ugly Sweater Day

Red/Green/White or Ugly Sweater Day tomorrow!

Holiday Party

We will be having a holiday celebration on Friday.  Students are welcome to bring board games and snacks.  We will be watching a movie and playing games.  

Holiday Concert

There will be a holiday concert on Thursday, Dec. 20th at 2:30pm in the auditorium. See the list of participating classes below:

3 Kinder Classes
Mr. Belleau’s Instrumental Class
Mrs. Waddington’s Instrumental Class
Mrs. McCarthy’s ¾ and Recorder Club
Ms. Bond, Ms. McGillis, Ms. Laderoute and Mrs. Barlow’s classes
Mrs. Barlow’s Grade 1
Mrs. Nolette’s Grade 3 and 4

Swimming

We will begin swimming lessons in the New Year.  The permission forms went home today.  Our swimming times are January 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 2:30-3:15.  The cost to participate is $10.00

Hour of Code

This week is Computer Science Week so our class experimented with coding.  Students learned some of the basics of the coding program Scratch.  Check out some other coding activities at:

https://hourofcode.com/ca/learn

Science North and DRSO

Last week we were treated to a couple of presentations.  Science North put on a show for us and we had a presentation by a couple of members of the Deep River Symphony Orchestra.  

Our Trees

A couple of weeks ago, students had a chance to connect with their trees on one of the coldest days so far.  Although it was a brief visit, we wanted the students to try to experience how harsh the elements can be for their trees.  It was amazing to see them sit quietly and talk to their trees with the wind howling around us. 

Book Orders

Scholastic Book Orders went home Tuesday.  They are due Friday as I want to give lots of time for them to arrive before Christmas.  

Bake Sale

There will be a bake sale tomorrow to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation. All items are $1.00.

Superhero Day

Tomorrow is Superhero Day. No masks. T-shirts are fine.

Symmetry

Students used Lego to demonstrate their understanding of symmetry.

 

Exploring Pulleys

A couple of weeks ago John Wills, a retired scientist, gave our class a hands-on lesson on mechanical advantage.  The students were amazed at how just a few of them were able to pull so many by simply adding in pulleys. 

Remembrance Day Poster Contest

Congratulations to Porter who won first prize in the Legion's poster contest!  Great job!

Fun Day Photos - Grade 8 Fundraiser