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February is Kindness Month, and Diversity Club is excited to spread kindness throughout the school! Today was our first day of lolligram sales. Diversity club members organized this fundraiser to spread notes of kindness. They planned different roles and had the lunch hour run smoothly, helping younger students write their notes and make sure they are ready to be delivered. Monday will be the last day to buy your lolligram to tell someone how you appreciate them!

Be sure to visit our Kindness Mural in the community entrance! How can you be the “I” in kind? 

Div. 4 is full of incredible people who are willing to share their gifts and knowledge with the class. On Friday, Jan. 24th, Cynthia, Hana, Yannes taught the class about the Lunar New Year. With a powerpoint, video, and game, they helped us learn about the history and present of this wonderful cultural celebration. 

On Jan. 16th Div. 4 & 5 had the opportunity to explore culture, place, adaptations, and transportation on Grouse Mountain! Tell your families about our trip and make sure to finish your eportfolio post! Be sure to explain why this was a meaningful experience for you and your learning!

The snow has turned University Highlands into a winter wonderland! What can we learn from snow? What is hiding beneath the snow? How do plants and animals survive such cold winter weather? Who are the birds we see still flying? What can we hear when we listen carefully? Who can build the biggest snow structure? Division 4 has all sorts of wonders. 

Wishing all our families a wonderful, restful winter break. Thank you for your beautiful words this holiday season. Looking forward to an exciting new year ahead! See you on January 6th!

On Dec. 19th, we had a beautiful turn out to celebrate our community at our potluck. Thank you so much for sharing this day with us in so many ways. Thank you for sending in such special and delicious foods. Thank you for coming in to spend time with family and friends. This was such a special day. 

Our UHE Fair Trade Committee is an amazing group of students, parents, teachers and principal. We have many exciting ideas on the horizon for increasing awareness and advocacy for ethical, sustainable, and fair trade products. This year, our supportive PAC ensured that our beverages for all winter events were fair trade, and our students created some signs to share why. Thank you, team!

On Thursday, Dec. 5th, Div. 4 and 5 visited SFU for an astronomy workshop and visit to the Trottier Observatory. After going on a tour of the universe, we explored many questions. We learned about how telescopes work by testing out different lenses. Then we wondered what the universe is made of, and used spectral glasses to look at energized gas tubes – recognizing patterns in the elements. Finally we tried to sort stars, nebula, and galaxies along a spectrum. 

Be sure to visit the observatory on any clear Friday night for star gazing with the community.