Wednesday February 28, 2018

Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday February 28th was such a success. We had a fantastic, positive assembly with some students form William D. Pratt school.  We discussed the importance of kindness and what that looks and sounds like. Officer Will was here to share the importance of sticking up for our peers who might be being bullied and that we as students can make a difference. 
Students from Pratt them helped us make our own pink shirts which are on display in the gathering area. 



 Some of our thoughts on bullying.....


Math 
Making apple boxes of 20 using 2 different colours, how many different ways can you make 20?  We graphed our results of making 20. Look at all of the patterns you can see! 








Inquiry
What makes a sustainable community?  What does the word sustainable mean?  Why is public art important in our community?  Today we brainstormed all of the different components that sustainable community needs.  We started working with our Artist in residence this week to develop our own community art. 
Transportation
Nature
Health and Wellness
Services
People
Places










Circle of Courage Spotlight
Aliza & Mason
March 2

To learn more about the Circle of Courage Spotlight click here.


Help save the Polar Bears!  We are asking you to take the Thermostat Challenge and turn down the heat in your homes and at school by 2 degrees!  This will help save the sea ice that polar bears need for survival.  This week grade 2 students are celebrating International Polar Bear Day and as part of that celebration, we would like to invite everyone to take part in this challenge.  You can make a difference!
Thank you from the grade 2 students!



****Home Reading****
Please send back clear home reading book bags every Tuesday and Thursday to get your new books! The volunteers exchange the books in the morning so it is important that students hand them in first thing when they arrive.


Important dates: All month in February is Kindness Month! How many different ways can you show kindness today?


Tuesday Feb 27-  International Polar Bear Day
Wednesday Feb 28- Pink Shirt Day (Anti-bullying awareness) Wear pink to school!!!
Monday Feb 26- Thursday Mar. 15 – Artist in Residence in Grade 1, Sharon Fartowsky. 
Thursday Mar 8- Sign up for Conferences is open online
Monday Mar 12- Class Photo Day  
Monday Mar 12- School Council Meeting 7pm
Thursday Mar 22- Student Centred Conferences 4:30pm-8:30pm
Friday Mar 23- Student Centred Conferences 8am-12pm
Monday Mar26-Monday Apr.2- Spring Break 
Tuesday Apr.3 - Classes resume


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