Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, oi, oi, oi!

Samuel, Mrs. Enchelmaier’s son, wanted to come to the classroom for one last visit.  Being both Australian and a Canadian citizen, he decided to share some of his Australian knowledge with the class.  Australian animals, sport and culture were shared with Division 10.  Vegemite was the highlight for some and not so much for others.  Everyone enjoyed their Aussie morning.

Proud with Pride and the colour light blue was a theme shared in Room 15 before the Raising of the Pride Flag and assembly in the front parking lot.  Division 10 shared all of the colour meanings in a chant. Life, Healing, Nature, Tranquility, People of Colour and Black Lives Matter along with acceptance for diversity were shared through the colours of the flag.  Thank you, Hype Girl Rock Star Rai, for leading the cheer. It was an uplifting day.  The students then drew their many colours of the rainbow outside of the garden.

Some students have also been inspired by a bit of magic.  Emi began the trend of sharing some magic tricks and then Janna and Abir got excited about magic and card tricks.  We did have a few Math-a-magicians on Math Super Hero Day 🙂

We harvested the lettuce.  What a bountiful harvest.  There was enough lettuce for everyone to take home.  The roots are still in tact and maybe some more lettuce will grow before the last day of school.

Division 10 looks forward to an exciting Sport’s Day tomorrow.  Make sure you do your sun dance.

And a very happy Father’s Day to all of our Dads and Father figures.  We wish you a beautiful Sunday with your families.

A picture is worth a 1000 words.  Check out these photos of this last week of May.  What a week!

Word Work Explorations:     

Balancing Acts:

Showing Proud Wings in the Nesting Space:

Math Super Hero Day! Math Activities All Day! Left, Right, Center was a hit!

We look forward to an exciting month of June and my last month of teaching in the classroom.  Many of you may have heard that I am retiring from the classroom at the end of June.  I am blessed to have had a wonderful career and being able to share this last month with the amazing super hero students of Division 10 is an absolute delight.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Mrs. E.

This week, Division 10 looked outside of the classroom for learning experiences and opportunities.

We would first like to acknowledge Kai who has been a great connection for some of our Comic Club students.  He used to create Flip Books when in Room 15 a few years back and now in Grade 6, he was asked to come and show and share how he created his flipbooks.  It has been a great, creative experience for some students.

Another acknowledgement goes to Nils in grade 7.  When he was in Room 15, a few years back, he shared a story he had created with his father and also some video voice-overs he had done for the story, Frog And Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel. Division 10 has been connecting to frogs and toads so Nils was asked to come in and share his stories and creative experiences.

Division 10 also had the pleasure of visiting Room 14 to observe the hatching and development of baby chicks.  The learning experience was more than just fluffy and cute.  Thank you, Ms. Khoo.

Mrs. Grant released butterflies in the Clinton Indigenous Garden on Thursday.  With the garden right outside of our classroom, we got to witness the flight of the butterfly. Thank you, Division 14.

We didn’t get a photo of our Tropical Day experiences but we would like to share our appreciation for the Leadership Team who created the spirit day.  There were many flip flops, shorts, bucket hats and sundresses that day.

We also continue to build on community learning in class as well.  Today, math concepts were flowing as students created their own math journeys on a white board.

Thank you also to Division 10 students for developing the final word lists for the year.  They came up with the words that they would like to prepare for their final Word Quiz.

We had a lovely turn-out this morning for the parent and volunteer appreciation tea.  Thanks, as always, to our Division 10 parents for your continued support.  The students have shared their Frog-Tastic Feelings with appreciation posters in our classroom window.  Come and take a look.

Have a fabulous Friday and weekend.

We are back.  We took a break as we wanted to save some visuals for Student Led Conferences.

Since that time, students have continued to work on their understanding of plant growth and healthy eating habits.  Germination, pollination and photosynthesis have been some big, juicy distinguished words added to our vocabulary. We are still holding on to hope that our lettuce plants will continue to grow and glow so we will be able to harvest some romaine lettuce in June.

Division 10 has contributed to a Sporting Spirit and connected with lessons taught during The Vancouver Warriors presentation, a FloWarrior performance as well as a soccer session instructed by former Clinton students, Deylan and Savic Vellios.

Students have also been active in the gym, participating in a movement circuit that incorporates skills of balance, flexibility and strength.  The Trestle Tree is no longer being used in the Burnaby District so we created our own gymnastics apparatus.

Our 3D Shape Cities have also been transformed into gardens with vegetables, flowers and fruit trees.

Math lessons have connected to fact families and a review of addition and subtraction with trading and regrouping.  Division 10 students continue to feel confident in this area.  They will be moving on to working with fractions soon.  Math Super Hero Day is scheduled for Friday, May 30.  It will be a day of Monumental Math Moments.  Before that, Clinton students will be participating in a Spirit Day.  This coming Thursday, June 22 is Tropical Day.  We are looking for Division 10 to bring the heat and the spirit to Room 15.

The staff and students of Clinton School would also like to thank parents, volunteers and those that support the Clinton Community with an appreciation morning next Friday, May 23.  Parents are welcome to a coffee, tea and treat in the undercover of the courtyard.  Division 10 has been busy making some tea cup signs of appreciation.

Have a marvelous, May long weekend.

We have had a wonderful few weeks in Room 15 with celebrations, adventures in learning and dramatic flair with the Young Actor’s Project.

We have been very mindful with our Yoga Flow, stretching, balancing and sharing flexibility.

Students also were very appreciative of Andy and her imaginative and creative drama activities that had everyone masking their personalities and taking on new character traits.

A real world nature experience also happened just outside of Room 17.  An egg sac hatched and what a wonderful visual it was for our Charlotte’s Web experts.  Division 15 loved watching the spiderlings drop and balloon away.

Our greenhouse bean seeds really germinated and grew quickly.  We were hoping to have them available for viewing but they are reaching the top of the greenhouse.  Therefore, they are coming home this weekend and can be planted right into the ground or into a planter pot as the container that they are in is biodegradable.  We have now planted some pea seeds and hopefully they will germinate, root and shoot for Student Led Conferences on Thursday, May 1.

Our lettuce seeds are making some slow and steady progress.  The challenge is that our outdoor garden bin is full of weeds and we are trying to very carefully make space for our lettuce to grow by weeding the unwanted plants and invasive species.

Vaisakhi celebrations took place last weekend with a parade in Vancouver.  This weekend, there is a parade in Surrey.  Students have shared information about the Indian celebration of the harvest and beginning of the Khalsa religion, over the P.A. during their daily D.J. announcements.

This weekend Easter experiences take place and students have been very excited about a secret visit from the Easter bunny.  Sophia called it “bunny mischief.” Students are looking forward to bringing their bunny ear bags home.

Tuesday, April 22nd is Earth Day.  Division 15 has been sharing some ideas about how to connect with nature in order to appreciate and have gratitude for the Earth.  Being connected to the planet through nature walks, star-gazing, seed and tree planting, bike-riding, forest and beach explorations allows for an understanding that the Earth should be embraced and protected.  Hopefully, families will be able to enjoy some outdoor experiences this weekend.

Just a reminder that the leadership team is encouraging students to dress up as they please on Wednesday, April 23 for house team points.  Super-hero, book character, athlete, fancy dress … anything goes as long as there is some effort into dressing up.

Again, Student-Led conferences will take place on Thursday, May 1.  A notice will be coming home on Tuesday.  This opportunity is for your child to show and share what they are most proud of.  It is not a parent-teacher conference but a student-parent share. Looking forward to having you visit the classroom.

Have a happy Easter Egg weekend.

Welcome Back! We have a fresh start with April; roots and shoots is what we are talking about this month.

Students are growing both physically and academically while learning how plants grow.  We will be doing a deep dive into our classroom inquiry this term and connecting with nature.

Our greenhouse is set up in the classroom and Division 10 has already helped out in the Clinton Indigenous Garden by removing all of the leaf debris that was covering the soil over winter.  They filled 2 large compost bins.

They have also weeded their courtyard bin and planted lettuce.

Student Signs of Spring are up and directing Clinton students to put a spring in their step.  They used 2D shapes, road signs and spring things to create their bulletin board display.

We will work through the next month with nature walks, a focus on flowers and insects and a connection to 3D solids and animal structures.

Have a nice Spring weekend!

We had a great final week before the break.  Twins Day was one of the highlights with all of us seeing double and triple.  What wonderful team spirit we had.

It was also a pleasure to take some mindful moments to sketch some characters through the use of the narrative window of the Entry Point Approach.  We have some very talented artists in Room 15.

Our 2D shape experiences continued with making some Shape Cities.  Students used their rulers and tried to independently draw the variety of 2D shapes.  Some items in the classroom were used to create the really challenging shapes.

We finished off the week with considering Where In The World with our mapping, our Spring Break journeys and making a connection to our classroom poem, titled, “Geography.”  Ask students to recite that poem at home. 

Speaking of poetry, Spring poems are now up in the classroom window. Students shared all of the spring words they could come up with through a brainstorming activity.  They were then given choice as to how they wanted to put the words together to develop their poetic writing.

There are poems with imagery, poems with rhythm and rhyme, acrostic poems and single verse poems.  All pieces are really well done and a perfect way for students to share their talents as they move into the Spring season.  Hopefully, you will get a chance to read them over the Spring Break as they will continue to be displayed in the classroom window.

Just a quick reminder to sign the report card envelopes and return them.  Students should also continue to keep reading over the break and return the March Shamrock Reading Sheet on April 1.  Math Flights and Word Quiz will return the second week after the break.

Have a super special Spring Break and we will gather again at the end of March when we will fully be in the season of Spring!

As Term 2 comes to a close, we have not stopped working toward our curriculum goals.

We have experienced many aspects of ADST (Applied Design Skills and Technology) while working with Science and Math.  We have connected to 2D Shapes, creating our very own 2, 3 and 4 sided flat figures out of play-clay. 

Students also demonstrated much creativity with their Sink and Float Boat Builds, with much thought going into their designs.  Congratulations to Jordan who won the contest.  Nathan Leung and Eton also produced a boat build that held many marbles. 

Students also have been enjoying tennis lessons.  They have already participated in roller coaster, volcano, fishing net and hot potato activities with their racquets and larger soft tennis balls.

Division 10 also has some unique club activities going on.  We have the Cool Comic Club, the Fit Kids Club, the Chess Club, the Math Club and Lois and the Loom.

Also check out the Smart Cookie work in the classroom window. Division 10 students are all Smart Cookies.

Have another great weekend and remember to Spring Ahead one hour!

We have enjoyed a wonderful week of acceptance and diversity.  Students are very proud of the paper pink chains that they contributed to with all other students in the school.  The chain of kindness has created a mound of pink power in the library and will hang in the library to show and share that we are all connected and can be upstanders.

Division 10 presented the poem, Nice Words, at the February month-end assembly.  They dedicated the poem to Mr. Spink as he shared that it has been one of his favourite poems over the years.  The meaning of the words speak for themselves.

On Pink Shirt Day, students also worked together to do number sentences to the date by doing Math On A Roll.  This time, they got to work together and cooperate with numeracy using a BIG math roll.

Bucket filling is also happening in Room 15.  Students heard the story, “How Full Is Your Bucket” and now real buckets line the counter waiting for positive, appreciative, encouraging water drop comments to be placed in the tins.  Each one of the students knows that they have an imaginary bucket that needs filling on a regular basis.  When their bucket is empty, they also feel empty.  Hopefully, some bucket filling will happen at home too.

This week, students also had another digital literacy lesson that supported their understanding of their digital footprint.  Topics of discussion were related to Think Gloves when online.  THINK – Are your words,  “truthful, helpful, inspiring, necessary, kind?”  Students also connected to being a Clinton Star when online or playing video games because their digital footprint or technology tail can be full of positives if they are safe, respectful and responsible.

Our new poem for the next few weeks is called, “Geography.” Students are moving forward with looking at continents, oceans and eventually their own country of Canada.  Division 15 now has 17 poems tucked away in their hippocampus.  Perhaps, you could ask your child to recite a few of their favourite poems.

Mindfulness and stress relief have been part of our brainwork this term.  Division 15 has also been working toward healthy choices for their personal growth.  The 3B’s of brush, breath and bed have been a topic of conversation.

The Vancouver Warriors, professional lacrosse team, also encouraged students to take care of their health, participate in sport and do something they love.  The Warriors team also emphasized teamwork, work ethic, respect, integrity and character.  https://tickets.vancouverwarriors.com/

Some students will be bringing home a pamphlet with an opportunity to attend a Warriors game for half price. There are only 4 home games left so check them out.  They play at Roger’s Arena.

We look forward to the month of March and the coming of Spring.  Have a wonderful weekend.

There is a big game tonight.  The 4 Nations Hockey Final is between Team Canada and Team U.S.A.! Division 10 is ready to cheer on the Canadian Team during this hockey game that begins at 5 p.m.

This weekend is also the Rugby 7’s World Tournament in Vancouver where Team Canada, both Men’s and Women’s Teams, will be playing.

So many Team Canada cheers will be shared over the next few days!

Go Canada Go!