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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Christmas Concert

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The students in Divisions 5 and 6 are singing the song Mele Kalikimaka ( Hawaiian Christmas song ) for our school wide concert. If the students could find a Hawaiian shirt to wear it would be appreciated.

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Inline Skating

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In September I started to host Inline Skating in the gym every Thursday after school. During this time I have seen students who have become more confident and their skating skills have improved. I want to thank all the students who have brought their skates and safety equipment to school every Thursday. I hope you had fun skating with your friends to some music!

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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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A Visit To The Public Library

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This week the students in Division 9 will be participating in a field trip to our local public library. We’ll be getting a tour of the library, learning about the Summer Reading Program, receiving our new public library cards, and having time to take out books.

Students need to bring:

  • a booster seat
  • a cloth bag to carry their library books and new public library card

I would like to ask that students don’t take out more than five books and not to take out books on their new public library card for a classmate. The parent drivers need to meet in our classroom at 12:00 p.m. on the day of our field trip. A special thank you to the parent drivers who made this field trip possible.

 

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A Beautiful Day at the Beach

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The students participated in a low tide walk in the intertidal zone. They saw Dungeness crabs, a Red Rock crab, Purple Shore crabs, Hermit crabs, Periwinkle snails, Ochre sea stars, Bristleworms, Barnacles, Sea Anemones, Heart Cockle clams, Mussels, Limpets, Sugar Kelp, and Rockweed. The weather was perfect and the students learned a lot from the park interpreters. Thank you to all of the parent drivers who made this field trip possible.

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Happy Mother’s Day

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The students in Division 9 have been working on a Mother’s Day gift, and hopefully, they’ll be able to keep it a secret, so they don’t spoil the surprise. They’ll be bringing home their gift this Friday. Have a nice weekend.

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