Hello students and parents of Division 3 2015!

We have a fantastic year to look forward to.  Please check here to see if we have any news and exciting things to report about our class.  This blog is intended to help students develop good digital citizenship by practising using social media in a positive and safe way.  We hope to make connections with the outside world and each other outside of class. Hover your mouse over the text to see if I have added a link to another page for you to learn more about a topic (such as orange shirt day).

Notices:

It seems like there have been hundreds of papers going home requiring signatures, information or money.  Trust me, this will slow down soon.  Having said that, the beginning of the year is always busy as we do what we can to ensure good communication between you  and the school to keep you informed. Please always check the pocket at the front of the planner, and sign the daily page to help your child develop a routine for good organization.

Student comments today:

Mark says – PE is awesome.

Emma says – Our whole class signed up for handball intramural!

Chun says – Today we watched Bill Nye the Science Guy (Simple Machines)

Max says – School is sort of awesome

In the news:      

SS:The federal election is fast approaching.  Have a conversation with your child about what this means to your family.  In class we are reviewing the political map of our country, and will soon be reviewing levels of government.  We will then be looking at other systems of government.

Tomorrow is “ORANGE SHIRT DAY”   In a press release sent out yesterday, the Assembly of First Nations has asked all Canadians to join First Nations in wearing an orange shirt “in the spirit of healing and reconciliation”.

Science/PE:  Next Week is free transit week.  We are currently planning to go swimming at Eileen Daily pool on Wednesday ( 11-3pm) .  Parent volunteers are needed to do this trip.  Please watch for the permission slip coming home soon.  In order to ensure this is a “free” field trip, please make sure your child’s B-active pass is up to date. (Just go to your local Burnaby Parks and Rec centre and sign up.).