Thursday, October 10th, 2019

Hi Parents,

Reminder on few upcoming dates:

- No school Friday, October 11th or Monday, October 14^th

- Picture day is on Wednesday, October 16^th

- Field trip to StudioBell Music Centre is on Thursday, October 17^th. If you have not already done so, please remember to return field trip forms on Tuesday.

Additionally, Animal Dragon spelling test is on Tuesday, October 15^th and our Federal Election student vote will be on Friday, October 18^th. Student math homework on multiples & LCM (lowest common multiple) is also due on Tuesday, Oct. 15^th.  For additional information on multiples and the LCM, please click the link.

In social studies today, students had the opportunity to explore questions including:

What is politics?

Why should we respect others’ opinions and viewpoints?

In this lesson, students explored different opinions and viewpoints in a mock school improvement project. They used their powers of persuasion to try to convince their classmates to agree with their idea.  Student’s ideas included concepts such as:

·      building a green house

·      renovating and expanding the gym

·      building an outdoor gym area 

·      purchasing a 3D printer

·      adding lockers

·      supporting mental health through services and programs. 

Through the activity, students were introduced to the concept of politics and the goals and actions of political parties and candidates.  In a consolidation activity, students then reflected about politics and the value of differing opinions and viewpoints. 

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and a happy Thanksgiving!