National Geographic - Zoltan Takacs

On January 28th, the grade 5 & 6 community will attend a national geographic presentation to learn about the work of Zoltan Takacs. 

Article:  Snake Charmer

Recorders

Students are now learning how to play the recorder in Music.  Ms. Kristy's and Mr. Foster's classes are expected to bring their recorder to school on Monday and Wednesday.  Ms. Anderson's class will need their recorders every Tuesday and Thursday.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thursday, November 21 & Friday, November 22

Please use the following link to book a conference to talk about your child's learning. We encourage parents and children to come together.  Students are very excited to share their learning.  If you are unable to make it during the scheduled times, please e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to make accommodations.  Conference Booking

As we prepare for our Remembrance Day Assembly on Friday November 8th, students have been asked to practice the poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae. 

Canadians recognize Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, every 11 November at 11 a.m. It marks the end of hostilities during the First World War and an opportunity to recall all those who have served in the nation’s defence.

Please watch the following video with your children and discuss the messages presented. 

What is the purpose of the poem?

What is the message of the poem? 

What differing perspectives are being presented in this video? Why?

What symbols of peace/conflict are presented?

In your opinion, what are the most impactful images or words present in this video? Why do you think so?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8O062egH-U

In Flanders Fields

John McCrae - 1872-1918

In Flanders fields the poppies blow (2)

Between the crosses, row on row, (2)

That mark our place;   (3)

 and in the sky (2)

The larks, still bravely singing, fly (2)

Scarce heard amid the guns below. (3)

We are the Dead. (2)

 Short days ago We lived,  (2)

felt dawn, (2)

saw sunset glow, (2)

Loved (2)

and were loved, (2)

and now we lie (1)

In Flanders fields. (3)

Take up our quarrel with the foe: (2)

To you from failing hands we throw The torch;  (2)

be yours to hold it high. (2)

If ye break faith with us who die (2)

We shall not sleep, (3)

 though poppies grow (2)

  In Flanders fields.

Student Vote - October 21

Thank you to all Grade 6 students who were able to participate in democracy.  Our Connaught polling station witnessed engaged, responsible students who were learning about the democratic process.  Click on student vote to see how schools across the country voted.  

Why is voting important?  Click here to see student responses.  

Growth Mindset

What is a growth mindset? How does it help us learn?
Watch the following videos to learn more:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1CHPnZfFmU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_oqghnxBmY

Survey

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StudentRecessBaseline