“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched they must be felt within the heart.”  --Helen Keller (Thank you Julia for sharing this quote with US).

Wacky Hair Day Enthusiasts!  Way to go boys and girls

Dear Families,

As you can see from the picture above, on Thursday we celebrated “Wacky Hair Day” at our school!  I love seeing staff and students get into the spirit and display their creativity and funk!  My morning started off with a smile when I saw Ms. Hartley’s hair J  You know at the Science Centre how you can touch that electric ball and your hair stands up tall?  Well, Ms. Hartley’s hair resembled that, it was fantastic!  In our class, many students went all out by dying, adding gel and slicking their hair up, down, back, sideways  – well done boys and girls!  Continue displaying your ‘SPIRIT’ as you’re contributing to lots of points for your HOUSE TEAMS!

Egg Candleing:

Scientist Ryan investigating the inside of an egg

On Friday, it was Day 11 for our chick and duck eggs.  This was an opportunity for us all to use the egg candler to see their progress inside.  To our amazement we could see the blood vessels clearly indicating that there is a live embryo inside and developing well J  Everyone was so excited!  I was particularly proud of my students as they handled the eggs with such care and gentleness.

Alexandra & Bradley - sibilings candleing with care :)

Duck Egg!  Big and Bold :)

 

Social Studies Inquiry Process:

In our Social Studies learning, Ms. Hartley has had the students work in pairs to inquire, investigate, and gather information for an Ancient Civilization of choice such as Medieval Times, Ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, China.  They have been working very enthusiastically and hard to learn about the ‘past’ and how it relates to and differs from life in Canada now.  Students will then compare the life of a young boy or girl to their life today.  I truly believe this will be a purposeful and eye-opening inquiry!  Please take a moment to ask your child about this process and what Civilization they’re researching and what facts they have gathered thus far.  I think you will be intrigued as well.  Thank you for your support!

Ms. Hartley (librarian) guiding and supporting Eryn, Sammi, Julia, Alexandra, Trista, Anjoli



Mikaila, Izzy, Josie, and carrie-ann



Wyatt independently researching and recording facts :)

Steven, Xavier, and Eagen

Owen & Jax working hard on their inquiry

Jakob, Bradley, Alexander, and guess who?  Daniel :) Love the shirt by the way.

Just a reminder that this is a shortened school week as we celebrate Good Friday and Easter Monday.  I wish you all a cherished and loving time with your family and friends.

“The happiness in your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”

Namaste,

Miss Gill