Remembrance Day Assembly

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Each year, Canadians stop for a moment of silence in remembrance of the people who have served — and those who continue to serve — Canada during times of peace, conflict, and war. Remembrance Day honours those who fought for Canada in wars, Peacekeeping Missions, and Domestic Operations since. Remembrance Day is observed across Canada each year on November 11th — the anniversary of the Armistice of 1918 that ended the First World War. We will be having a Remembrance Day assembly and a moment of silence on Friday November 8th. Lest we forget.

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Hallowe’en Safety Tips

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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.
  • 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.
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Thanksgiving – Monday October 14th

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The weekend of October 12th to October 14th is a long weekend. This is the Thanksgiving holiday in Canada. Some families will be sitting down for a turkey dinner, which may include potatoes, gravy, cranberries, and some pumpkin pie with whipped cream. I hope I get to eat a slice of pumpkin cheesecake. Have fun with your family.

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The Wild Robot

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In class we are reading the book The Wild Robot by Peter Brown.  This is a story about a shipwrecked robot who learns to survive by observing and befriending the animals native to her new island. Though Roz is a robot and doesn’t have emotions, she’s thoughtfully observant and programmed to be helpful and kind.  A number of classes are going to see the movie on Friday September 27th.

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Public Library Field Trip

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We are looking forward to our public library field trip this week. Students will get a tour of the library, learn about the Summer Reading program, and have time to take out books with their new public library cards. Please bring a cloth bag to carry your books and public library card. Thank you to all the parent drivers.

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World Migratory Bird Day

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This video explains how lights from cities are dangerous for migrating birds. You can help billions of birds to migrate safely in the month of May, by turning out or dimming some of your lights at home and especially in tall buildings.

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Total Solar Eclipse – April 8th

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On , a spectacular and rare celestial event is set to unfold over Canada, the United States and Mexico – a total solar eclipse. As the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun, temporary darkness will sweep across parts of the country, captivating countless spectators.

In Canada, the solar eclipse’s path of totality will pass through some cities and towns in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, plunging them into darkness for a few minutes. People outside the path of totality will be able to observe a partial solar eclipse, during which the Sun is not hidden in totality.

Quebec hasn’t witnessed a total solar eclipse in over 50 years (), and it will be over 80 years before the next one (). However, partial solar eclipses, as well as total and partial lunar eclipses, take place regularly in Canada.

Very important!

Looking directly at the Sun, without appropriate protection, can lead to serious problems such as partial or complete loss of eyesight.

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Lacrosse

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This week the students will get one lacrosse session in the gym. It’s the oldest organized sport in North America, with its origins with the indigenous people of North America as early as the 12th century. Canada’s national winter sport is hockey and Canada’s national summer sport is lacrosse. I hope the class has fun learning about this exciting sport.

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Tennis

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When the students return to school in January we’ll be having a two week tennis program. They use children’s sized tennis racquets and large foam balls which makes it easy to learn how to play tennis. Our class will get five sessions over the two week period. I’m sure the students will have lots of fun and enjoy participating in this excellent program.

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