Week #27: Mar. 24th - 28th
As we wrap up another wonderful week, here’s a peek at what we’ve been up to in class… 👇✨
CHARACTER RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY & BACKWARDS SPIRIT DAY:
The staff and I are excited to invite you back to another Character Recognition Assembly on Monday, March 31st at 12:00 PM, where we will be celebrating our amazing Nighthawks who demonstrate Integrity!
In addition to recognizing our students, we will also be having a Spirit Day and this time, we’re having fun with a Backwards Day theme!
We encourage everyone to get creative and DRESS BACKWARDS for the day.
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Grade 7’s giving us examples of backwards day! |
Here are some fun ideas:
🌟 Wear your shirt or hoodie backwards
🔄 Turn your hat around
🌟 Wear your backpack on your front
🔄 Mix up your socks and shoes in a fun way
🌟 Get creative with your hairstyle, maybe a backwards ponytail or inside-out braid!
Let’s celebrate Integrity and school spirit together! We look forward to seeing you there.
Go Nighthawks!
Here’s what your child should be able to explain to you what they’ve learned:
🔹 Concurrent events – "Things happening at the same time! Like walking and talking at once." 🏃💬
🔹 Nested events – "One thing inside another! Like opening a book 📖 and flipping pages inside it."
🔹 Efficient coding – "Writing less code to do more! Like using a shortcut instead of a long way around." ⏳✅
My students are loving these challenges and are becoming problem-solving pros! 🧠✨
If they’d like to practice more at home, I’ve posted CODING tutorials in Google Classroom (under Resources) from Pekka Reinio’s site, the same one we’ve been using in class.
Check out the kids in coding action below :)
Here’s how your child can explain it in kid-friendly words:
🔹 If one person or thing owns something, add ’s (apostrophe + s).
🔹 If more than one person or thing owns something, just add ' (apostrophe after the s).
Examples:
✔️ Emma’s book 📖 (The book belongs to Emma.)
✔️ The dogs’ toys 🐶🎾 (The toys belong to multiple dogs.)
Ask your child to solve these:
1️⃣ The (cat) ____ food is in the bowl. 🐱
2️⃣ The (students) ____ desks are in rows. 🏫
3️⃣ My (brother) ____ bike is red. 🚲
4️⃣ The (teachers) ____ lounge is quiet. 🍵
See if your child can explain their answers to you! 😊 Happy learning!
🖍️ Pastels – for bold colours and blending
🖌️ Watercolors – for soft, dreamy skies
🖊️ Sharpies – for strong outlines and details
✨ Smudging technique – to create movement and texture, just like Van Gogh’s famous brushstrokes!
The focus in our classroom was excellent as students followed directions, experimented with new techniques, and let their creativity shine! 🌟
They can’t wait to bring their artwork home for you to admire 🤩 Ask them about their favourite part of the process!
As parents, thank you for encouraging their artistic spirit! 🎨💛
Every time I look at it, I’ll be reminded of your kindness and artistry. 🎶🖼️
From the bottom of my heart - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! 🙏🏾💖
And an extra special shoutout to Keenan and his family, who will be donating THREE buckets full of tabs in the coming weeks, thanks to a dedicated friend who has been habitually collecting them. INCREDIBLE! 🌟
♿💙 Huge Tab-Tastic Thanks! 💙♿ |
This initiative means so much to me, and I want all families to know that even after your child graduates from my class, I wholeheartedly encourage you to continue collecting and donating tabs.
Every little tab adds up to something life-changing for someone in need! ♿💜
Thank you for being part of this amazing journey of kindness, giving, and making a difference! 💕
To all students at Nottawa, please know that if you are ever seeking a safe, caring adult, I am here to listen with my eyes, ears, and heart.
Life is beautiful, but it also comes with challenges, and sometimes, we all need a space to simply be and breathe. 💙
Thank you, girls, for making my days lighter and brighter. I cherish our chats and look forward to many more! 🌞✨
🧠 What is epilepsy?
Epilepsy happens when the brain sends mixed-up signals, which can cause a person to have a seizure.
Seizures can look different for everyone, some people might stare off for a few seconds, while others may shake or fall down.
💡 Did you know?
✅ Over 50 million people around the world have epilepsy! 🌍
✅ Seizures are NOT contagious, you can’t catch them like a cold! 🤧🚫
✅ With the right medicine and care, many people with epilepsy live happy, active lives! 😊
💜 How can we show support?
👕 Wear purple every March 26th!
👂 Be kind and learn about epilepsy.
🤝 If someone has a seizure, stay calm and get an adult to help.
Let’s spread awareness, kindness, and support today and every day! 💜✨
#PurpleDay #WorldEpilepsyDay
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