Division 7 read a wonderful book called Sleepover With Beatrice and Bear by Monica Carnesi.  This is a lovely story about two best friends who do everything together until . . . it is time for Bear to hibernate.  What makes this tale so special is the way in which Beatrice, the bunny, comes up with a creative way to share her winter with Bear while he is sleeping.  Beatrice compiles a portfolio of pictures and words that she calls, “The Great Scrapbook of Winter Delights and Adventures.”  

The children’s ePortfolios are their way of sharing the thinking and learning that they do at school over time.  They are meant to facilitate conversations between child, parent and teacher. This process speaks particular to the Core Competency of Communication which “encompasses the set of abilities that students use to impart and exchange information, experiences and ideas, to explore the world around them, and to understand and effectively engage in the use of digital media.” 

The children were excited to share their ePortfolios with you. They have a lot to be proud of so let’s celebrate all that they have accomplished so far.

The year 2017 holds lots of promise.  We are fortunate to have this opportunity to watch our children learn and grow in the year ahead.  Together we can set realistic goals for them and support them in their endeavors.  We can encourage them and nurture their creativity through their ePortfolios. 

by Dr.Seuss from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

The children had a wonderful week of fun singing carols, decorating gingerbread men and eating a pancake breakfast.  Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make this such a special time!

Division 7 has been learning all about Black Bears.  Spirit Bears are a type of black bear that has white fur.  They are very rare.  Spirit Bears live in the rain forests of British Columbia.  They are endangered animals because a great deal of their habitat has been lost to logging.  The Great Bear Rainforest on the coast of our province was established in 2016 to preserve some of the rain forest. 

First Nations tell a story about how, a long time ago, the world was white.  Raven decided he would make the world green.  He kept Spirit Bears white to remind First Nations of the way the world was at the beginning of time.  

We made these Spirit Bears to remind us that it is very important that we protect our world and the animals that live here.

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