Division 8 & 9 presented at Fridays Indigenous Veterans Day assembly and did a wonderful job. They spoke of the painting on the left by Indigenous artist Mike Holden, of the Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan. It depicts Chief Joseph Dreaver (1881–1978). Chief Dreaver was a decorated soldier who served in both world wars.
Click on the picture to watch our presenters in action.
Posted in Holiday Actitivies, Performances
I hope everyone is looking forward to celebrating the spooky season at Nelson on Thursday! It’s going to be a busy, exciting day!!
If your child would like to wear their costume at school, please have your child arrive at school wearing it so they are ready to go at the bell for the festivities. No masks and weapons allowed. They are more than welcome to come with a change of clothes so they can change out of their costume after the assemblies and keep it clean for Trick or Treating or other activities Thursday evening.
I will keep them safe and dry in the classroom.
We will be having a Halloween assembly at 9:15 during which we will be performing a dance to Ghostbusters with Div. 8’s Grade 3s! You’re welcome to join us at the assembly to watch us perform. I will also be taking a video of it for families that are unable to attend. I’m so proud of the work all the work your kids have done learning the dance during the past few weeks. A video with the dance moves can be found on our class website.
After recess, we will be walking to St. Michaels care home to sing to the residents there. Its a tradition I continued on with after Mrs. Lentz retired from our school and we have been doing it now for over 20 years! The seniors love seeing the kids in their costumes and look forward to our visits every few months.
After lunch we will be joining the other primary classes for a Spooky Dance in the gym. Ms. Wen’s class will be leading the primaries in different dances and there will be lots of time to free dance as well.
For the last hour of class, we will be celebrating Halloween with some free time in the classroom. If your child would like to bring something to share with the class during our afternoon party, you’re more than welcome to but its absolutely not required. Please ensure it’s individually bagged or packaged.
Any questions, please contact me at stephanie.watt@burnabyschools.ca
As always, thanks so much for your support!
Posted in Community Events, Holiday Actitivies
Happy Thanksgiving Nelsonites!!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful long weekend! Enjoy this extra time with your family, be thankful for all you have and I look forward to sharing our weekends with each other this week.
Love, Ms. Watt
Posted in Holiday Actitivies
One Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week, leadership students will be selling Candy Grams at recess.
On Wednesday, February 14th, Valentine’s Day, Leadership students will deliver the candy grams to your class! Let’s treat our friends and spread some love at Nelson!
Posted in Holiday Actitivies, School Fundraisers
Early or Late Spring?
Thousands of years ago when animalism and nature worship were prevalent, people in the part of Europe where Germany is today, believed that the badger had the power to predict the coming of spring. They watched the badger to know when to plant their crops.
This tradition was brought over to North America, predominantly to Pennsylvania in the United States, where it was the groundhog, not the badger, which made these “predictions”.
According to folklore, if the groundhog sees its shadow on February 2 it will return to its burrow, indicating that there will be six more weeks of winter. If it does not see its shadow, then spring is on the way.
The Groundhog Day concept first became popular in Canada in 1956 when Wiarton Willie became a household name for his early February weather predictions. Wiarton’s Groundhog Day festival grew as Willie’s fame increased. It became one of the largest winter festivals in Bruce County, Canada.
There are also other groundhogs in different parts of Canada. For example, Shubenacadie Sam is reportedly the first groundhog in the country to stick its head out on Groundhog Day. Other groundhogs include: Gary the Groundhog in Ontario, Brandon Bob in Manitoba and Balzac Billy in Alberta.
Kennedy, Ava and I will be watching what Shubenacadie Sam does in Halifax and we’re both hoping he doesn’t see his shadow and spring is on its way! We need some sun and warmer weather!
What do you think will happen?! Let me know in the comment section!
Posted in Holiday Actitivies
A December Calendar packed with super fun holiday activities is soon to come and theres Grinch and Max enjoying a book at our listening centre!?
What’s your favourite song to sing along with at Christmas time?
Posted in Holiday Actitivies
Attention all Nelson students who like to draw! We need your skills!!
Our annual Nelson Winter Celebration will be happening on Tuesday, December 19th and we are looking for artists to create the program covers that will be handed out to all audience members!
The cover must have:
– correct title and date (see below)
– paper must be vertical, not horizontal
– pictures that suit the theme (must be your own design)
– detailed; neatly done
– finelined in thin black fineliner, then pencil marks erased (Ms. Watt can lend this to you)
* DO NOT colour. We will photocopy the winning entries many times, so it will look like a colouring book page
– your name and division on the back in pencil
This must be on the cover:
Nelson Winter Celebration
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023
There will be:
2 primary covers chosen (used for the primary concert)
2 intermediate covers chosen (used for the intermediate concert)
DUE DATE: Please hand in to Ms. Watt by 9am on Wednesday, December 6th
* late entries cannot be accepted *
Good luck everyone!!!
Posted in Holiday Actitivies, School Events
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a party on Tuesday, February 14th.
It would be wonderful if ALL children could participate in giving out something on this date. It is an opportunity for them to show their appreciation for their classmates and ‘fill each others buckets.’ Please ensure that all students receive something so that no feelings are hurt.
Below is a list of all the names of students and staff in our classroom.
Adelyn Julie
Amari Liam
Amjad Mikayla
Ariana Nathaniel
Aryadit Olivia
Audrey Owen
Augustine Quinston
Cyrus Rick
Ethan Ruby
Ryan Violett
Sameera Uriel
Ms. Watt Ms. Tai
Ms. Palao
We will be celebrating and handing out the Valentine’s Day cards in the afternoon. The cards should be kept in their backpack until after lunch.
Thank you! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
stephanie.watt@burnabyschools.ca
Posted in Class Activities, Holiday Actitivies
Jingle’s last week with us had her lost inside Ms. Watt’s stocking, Playing on top of our disco ball, Getting into a sticky situation on our clock and Getting into trouble with the Grinch!
Thanks for all the fun, Jingle. Merry Christmas to you!!
Click HERE for a closer look at her adventures!
Posted in Holiday Actitivies
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