Week #20: Jan. 27th - 31st
As always, I’m excited to share updates, highlights, and glimpses of the growth happening in our learning community.
Thank you parents your continued support, stay warm and enjoy a wonderful weekend with your loved ones 😊
And don’t forget, it’s still a Spirit Day! 🎉 We encourage all students to take part in Decades Day by dressing up in their favourite fashion from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or 00s! Whether it’s bell bottoms, neon, grunge, or Y2K vibes, we can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity!
Let’s make it a fun and spirited event! 🎤✨
🧧✨HONOURING & CELEBRATING CHINESE NEW YEAR:🧧✨
Chinese New Year is a special time of joy, reflection, and renewal, marking the beginning of the Lunar New Year. It is a celebration filled with traditions that symbolize good fortune, happiness, and prosperity for the year ahead.
In our class family, we believe in embracing all cultures and learning from one another. To help students grow their understanding of this important celebration, I have posted an informational slide deck on Google Classroom. I encourage them to explore it at home and share their learning with you!
Let’s continue to honour and appreciate the rich traditions that make our world so beautifully diverse. ❤️🌏
📢 EXCITING NEWS! BLACK HISTORY ASSEMBLY:🎤✨
We are thrilled to share that our class will be leading the school-wide Black History Assembly! 🎉
📅 Date: Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 9:30AM
🎤 Guest Speaker: Marica Hubbs, also known as "Queen M"
This special assembly will focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, celebrating the incredible contributions of Black Canadians and Black Americans in shaping a more inclusive world.
🌟 What to Expect:
✅ Student-Led Presentations – Our class will highlight the achievements of inspiring Black individuals.
✅ Powerful Message from Queen M – A local activist, speaker, and musician, she encourages inclusivity and challenges racism with her uplifting presence.
✅ Curriculum Connections – This aligns with our school’s commitment to Well-Being, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Excellence in Learning.
Queen M’s message is clear: "Be the change." Her passion for fostering understanding will inspire our students to continue making the world a safer, more accepting place for all. ❤️🌍
We can’t wait for this meaningful event and hope you’ll ask your child about it afterward!
We are so proud of you, Teagan! 🎉 Thank you for representing our class family with pride and dignity. You always shine like a superstar! ✨💪🎤
✨ Why Mindfulness?
Incorporating meditation in schools helps students develop self-regulation skills, focus, and stress management, which are essential for both academic success and personal well-being.
💡 What to Expect:
Each Monday, students can join me and our Student Mental Health Action Team (grade 7 & 8 members), in building a mindfulness routine that supports their mental health. By participating, they will develop self-awareness, resilience, empathy, and concentration, all of which contribute to a more compassionate and productive learning environment. 🌱
⏳ Lifelong Benefits:
Mindfulness skills help students navigate challenges with ease, both inside and outside the classroom, setting them up for success far beyond school!🌿 Meditation Mondays – Join Us! 😌
Check out the details below! If your child's interested, you must sign a permission on School Cash Online please :)
📌 What: Guided Meditations for K-8
📅 When: Feb. 3rd, 10th, 24th, March 3rd
⏰ Time: 8:45 - 9:15 A.M.
📍 Where: The Gym with Ms. Gill & The Student Mental Health Action Team (gr. 7/8 members)
🌱 Why: Start the week with mindfulness! See you later, Meditators 😌✨
Let’s build focus, resilience, and well-being together. See you there!
#MindfulnessMatters #StudentWellbeing #BetterFocus #MindfulKids
For me, this quote means that when you trust yourself and believe you can do something, nothing can stand in your way! 💪✨
Think about when you’re learning something new, like riding a bike or solving a tricky math problem. At first, it might feel hard, but if you keep trying and believe that you can do it, you’ll get better and better!
Believing in yourself gives you the power to keep going, even when things are tough. So never give up, keep trying, and remember, you are AMAZING and can do anything you set your mind to!💫😊
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