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Month: September 2021

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

September 29, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Original artwork by Hawlii Pichette

Much of our work this week has centred on honouring the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, and it is important to note that truth and reconciliation is an ongoing process that requires reflection and action.

Many students already had a lot of background knowledge about residential schools and are continuing to learn challenging truths of Canada’s past. Reconciliation starts with a willingness to listen and learn in order to restore positive relationships for affected communities.

The Honorable Justice Murray Sinclair, chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, said that “education is what got us into this mess, and education is what will get us out of it.” On Thursday September 30, I hope you can take some time to learn and reflect. Here are some links to support you in your truth and reconciliation journey.

Original Artwork by Hawlii Pichette

What are some actions you plan to take during this first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (and beyond)?

Speed Stacks!

September 21, 2021 / / 2 Comments

Division 3 has been Speed Stacking! It is a relatively new sport that is based on… that’s right… stacking cups!

Sport stacking, also known as cup stacking or speed stacking, is an individual and team sport that involves stacking 9 or 12 (usually 12) specially designed cups in pre-determined sequences as fast as possible. The cups are specially designed to allow for speedier times, so the sport doesn’t work so well with regular cups. People of all ages and from all over the world compete in sport stacking!

Just as with any sport, there are particular rules that guide speed stacking. Division 3 has been learning these rules, and developing their muscle memory learning the Competition Cycle (3-6-3, 6-6, 1-10-1). One of the rules of cup stacking is that the player must use alternating hands in order to set up each cycle of cups–this action of alternating hands actually strengthen the right and left brain connection!

Division 3 has been really focused on learning the cycle carefully to avoid fumbles and falls. Once students are familiar and fluent with the cycle, they will be developing their speed! It’s important to start with the fundamentals of a sport before adding in speed and power.

So far our fastest time for the whole cycle is 31.75 seconds–I wonder how fast we can go?

Welcome to Division 3!

September 17, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Hello! Welcome! Bienvenue!

This is the class website for Division 3 at UHE! Here you will find posts about what we are doing, helpful links, our “Homework Board,” ePortfolios, and more!

Here are some reminders and information as we enter into our new school year.

Outdoor Recess/Lunch Times

Students will be outside during recess and lunch, rain or shine. Encourage your child to become increasingly involved with planning for what they need for their time outside. Proper rain gear, and even a change of clothing, can make a big difference in comfort for the rest of the day!

Planners

Each day students will write about homework/reminders in their planner. We are learning to determine what we need to record, and how to plan for and organize our goals. After writing in their planners at school, I will initial each planner and add or ask about any details. It is each student’s responsibility to share their planner with an adult at home, and to provide the adult with a pen or pencil to sign.

Please see our online “Homework Board” here.

P.E. Strip

Students will be required to change their clothing and ensure they have appropriate non-marking footwear for the gym. They can change into t-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, leggings, or sweatpants–clothing for movement! They will keep their P.E. strip in a cloth bag, and bring it home on weekends to wash.

Schedule

We are still in the process of finalizing schedules for P.E., Music, Library, etc. Once these are in place, we will be able to fit all the other puzzle pieces together.

 

 

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