Bring out your green! St. Patrick’s Day is on Thursday, March 17th. There are parades, good luck charms, and all things green. The event started as a religious holiday, but over time it’s become a celebration of Irish culture.
Wear Some Green
Category Archives: Holidays
Valentine’s Day
In class, we wrote about things we love. We had a class discussion and generated some ideas. For example, ‘I love reading a book with my mom’. The students wrote about four things that they love and their work is now on the bulletin board, in the hallway, right outside of our classroom. You can see your child’s work through the window from the courtyard area. Please take the time to check out their fantastic writing. I hope everyone has a happy Valentine’s day!
Happy Chinese New Year
On February 1, 2022 is the Chinese New Year. The 12 year Chinese zodiac calendar cycle is represented by 12 different animals. 2022 is the year of the tiger. The Chinese New Year has been celebrated in China for thousands of years.
A Letter From The North Pole
The students in Division 10 wrote letters to Santa at the North Pole. We received a special package from Santa at our school. Inside was a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Claus and it shows all the students in Division 10 are on the official ‘Nice List’.
Burnaby Village Museum
The class went on a field trip to Burnaby Village Museum and participated in the Winter Wonder school program. Students rode the vintage carousel, visited a blacksmith, toured historic buildings and spent time in a silent movie theatre. A special thanks to the parents who drove and helped with supervision. Have a relaxing and safe Winter Break.
Yarn Sticks and Printmaking
The students in Division 13 have been busy creating beautiful artwork. We used acrylic yarn, wood, beads and feathers to make unique Yarn Sticks. They are hanging on the bulletin board by the gym and in our classroom. We have also been learning the technique of Printmaking. A special thanks to the parent helpers who helped students to make prints using red, green, gold and silver. The prints are hanging on the two bulletin boards right outside of our classroom. If you have some time, please stop by our classroom to see your child’s fabulous artwork.
Hallowe’en Safety
The local police shared some Hallowe’en safety tips with the students in our school district.
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See and be seen. Make sure drivers can see you. Wear reflective clothing or place reflective tape on the front and back of costumes and clothing. Make glow sticks part of your costume and carry a flashlight.
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Are fake swords part of your costume? Make sure they look fake, but remember, some people still may not be able to tell the difference.
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Safety in numbers. Walk in groups and stay together.
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Stay on the outside. Never enter a house and only accept treats at the front door.
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Use crosswalks whenever possible. Visit houses on one side of the street at a time and cross the street only at intersections or at marked crosswalks.
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Save your treats. Wait until you get home before sampling your treats. Though tampering is rare, a responsible adult should check out all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items.
Gung Hei Fat Choy
Saturday marks the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, as the world bids farewell to the Year of the Monkey and says hello to the Year of the Rooster. The Rooster is the 10th in the 12 year cycle of Chinese zodiac signs and the last Year of the Rooster was in 2005. What Chinese zodiac sign were you born in?
Giant Panda vs. Snowman
At the Toronto zoo the zookeepers made a snowman for the giant panda named Da Mao. He seems to be having fun disassembling their creation. What do you think about Da Mao playing with the snowman? Please feel free to leave a comment.
Things To Consider For A Safe Hallowe’en
The local police shared some Hallowe’en safety tips with the students in our school district.
- See and be seen. Make sure drivers can see you. Wear reflective clothing or place reflective tape on the front and back of costumes and clothing. Make glow sticks part of your costume and carry a flashlight.
- Are fake swords part of your costume? Make sure they look fake, but remember, some people still may not be able to tell the difference.
- Safety in numbers. Walk in groups and stay together.
- Stay on the outside. Never enter a house and only accept treats at the front door.
- Use crosswalks whenever possible. Visit houses on one side of the street at a time and cross the street only at intersections or at marked crosswalks.
- Save your treats. Wait until you get home before sampling your treats. Though tampering is rare, a responsible adult should check out all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items.