Happy Friday! Being Balanced, End of Year Project, and More

Happy Friday Everybody! (This first week back has felt long, I think!)

The last three days, we have focused on an area of the Learner Profile called BALANCED. I have challenged everyone (we even put it in the agenda so we wouldn’t forget) to find a way to be balanced. What does that mean? It means finding a way to feel relaxed, calm, and happy by doing something you want to do, outside of work and school. It means having a balance between the things you HAVE to do and the things you WANT or NEED to do for your mental health. When we are balanced and take this time, research shows we are able to do better academically and feel better about ourselves, as well. Ms. D likes to read, and so I feel most balanced when I take personal time each night to dive into a fantasy world or lose myself in a novel of historical fiction. I do this as the reward for myself after a long day of work. How do you reward yourself? How do you use this to help motivate you to get through your work? I look forward to hearing from everyone how you tried to find balance this weekend.

Also of interest is the Technology Conference going on this weekend in Arizona called C.E.S. Check out their website for information on new tech gadgets for 2016!

If you have not completed your Power Point / Prezi, then please take some time to finish it up. If you have not finished your two debate speeches for positive and negative, please take time to finish these, as well. Some of us are ready to begin practicing saying the presentation on machines out loud. We will have time for a few people to present on Monday.

HIP HOP DETAILS FOR MONDAY: Monday is a busy day of a hip hop dress rehearsal as a whole school between recess and lunch. Then, after lunch, parents are welcome to join us in the gym for the presentation of all divisions’ dances. Please wear black and white clothing for Monday morning.

FSA TESTING: For grade fours, we will begin working on this Monday. Please read the notice provided.

PIZZA ORDERS: These are due Friday, January 15th

CARIBOU TEST:  The next test is on January 13th and 14th –we will be doing it in the computer lab on Wednesday, January 13th, 9-10:30 AM. This is optional, but for those participating, you may want to go online and practice.

NOTICE: Refugee Drive notice sent home, yellow. Thank you for your contributions.

MATH:  If you have any time, be browsing for ideas by looking at images online of buildings around the world. What will your skyscraper look like?

Have a great, BALANCED, fun, and restful weekend!

Ms. D