First of all, we hope you all had a wonderful, interesting, and inspiring day on our Professional Development Day on Friday. We had Dr. John Medina talk with us on Friday for close to 5 hours about the brain and implications brain research has in our schools and with our learners. We both found him to be interesting, engaging, funny, and full of wonderful insight. Here are some quotes about John Medina's presentation from some of the participants at the convention:
He has written a couple of books which you can learn about on his website: Brain Rules.
Formative Assessment Links of the Week:
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Information for This Week
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Sports Day Stations: a master of each student's house colour and station number will be sent out to teachers by Monday. Please check carefully and let Carrie know of any changes by Thursday. Our first Sports Day House Mtg. is Monday, May 12 at 1:45 pm
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Track & Field Coaches: If you are interested in coaching a track event, please sign up on the office counter schedule. There will be a mtg. for all coaches on Friday at 12:00 in Ida's room.
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Gr. 4/5 Cycling Program: In class sessions will take place this Tuesday. The practical "on-bike" session will be on Friday, May 16th, and the gravel field will be used on this day. It will be out of bounds for all students for the entire day (including recess and lunch).
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CEAF (Conservation Education Assistance Fund) Field Trips: All primary classes will be going to Burns Bog and intermediate classes to 1001 Steps at Crescent Beach. It is free and bus transportation is currently being arranged. Once bus confirmation is completed, a master list will be sent to all teachers. Some classes have already been confirmed and were sent an email indicating time and date.
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Grade 7 Medallion Ceremony: Date Change!
The celebration will be on Thursday, June 19. This is the same day as the overnight stay at Bear Creek. The gym will be closed all day for the Grade 7's.
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Performing Artists for 2014-2015: Any suggestions for theatre, dance or music groups for next year? Please let the Carrie or Tia know. We would like to book 3 groups.
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This Week:
Monday
Leanne McBride visits - Self-Regulation Inquiry Project w/ Jessica and Allison
12:00 Spirals Inquiry Committee Mtg. - Tam's Room
3:30 Tia at Glucagon - Type 1 Diabetes workshop
Tuesday
Round 1 Closes at 4:00 pm
Gr. 4/5 Cycling Program - In class sessions
8:00 Marathon Club
9:00 Div. 15 (Bateman) - Arts Umbrella F/T to Morgan Crossing
1:15 Track Stations Day #3
4:00 Tia at Management Toolbox session
Wednesday
1:30 Early Dismissal - Student Led Conferences
3:45 Carrie and Tia at Principal / Vice-Principal Meeting
Thursday
8:00 Marathon Club
11:00 Panorama Photo - whole school
1:15 Track Stations Day #4
Friday
Fun Night - Gym Closed All Day
Gr. 7 Newton Wave Pool
8:00 Marathon Club
12:00 Track and Field - Coaches Mtg. - Ida's Room
Links of the Week
Resources of the Week
EdTech Mentorship Network - Great beginning videos here (from a teacher in Langley)
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