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On Wednesday we had a visit from the Burnaby Art Gallery and students had the opportunity to explore artwork that incorporates BC’s coastal landscape. We looked at the artwork of artists such as Toni Onley, who has spent years documenting the coast of BC using watercolours, etchings and drawings; and Gordon Smith, who had a life-long fascination with BC’s rugged coast. We learned how artists use colour and atmospheric perspective to show the stillness of undisturbed coastlines. We also learned about watercolour and used mixed media collage techniques to create an art work that is influenced by our own connections to the environment.

It was a wet day but we had so much fun at Britannia Mines today learning more about the rock cycle, types of rocks and minerals and the mining process.

Students, teachers, EA’s and parent volunteers participated in a one hour underground tour where they learned about how copper was mined and extracted from the earth when Britannia was a working mine.

After the underground tour we participated in a lab where we learned how every rock has a story. We learned more about how rocks tell us about the history of our planet, both distant and more recent. We also learned how rocks move through the rock cycle transforming from one type of rock to another.

To wrap up our visit we ended with an international award winning presentation called Boom where we were able to discover the thrilling light, sound, and special effects experience inside the historic mill.  We experienced all 20-storeys coming back to life with a thunderous roar and even saw some Britannia ghosts 👻

Here are some pictures and videos from today. Enjoy!

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Saleema Noon “Body Science” workshops | South Slope & BC School for the DeafPAC is very proud to help support annual visits from Saleema Noon team to teach our kids age-specific and appropriate lessons about body health. We understand parents may have questions they’d like to explore before the school sessions, and here’s your opportunity!

Saleema Noon Parents Meeting: Tuesday, 22 November 6:30 pm on ZOOM (Zoom Meeting ID: 863 2573 8370, Passcode: 370346)

Please note, this meeting will not be recorded for privacy reasons, but a checklist handout will be available if you can’t attend.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Next week we will be having 2 student teachers from SFU joining us at Aubrey to complete their 405 long practicums. The student teachers will be with us from September 14th-November 29th.

Ms. Knowlan has been assigned to work with our class and we are very excited to have her joining us.  Ms Knowlan is a graduate of Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a major in psychology and a minor in counseling. She currently lives in Vancouver with her cat, Trip. When she’s not focused on school and her professional development she loves to cook and bake, explore the great outdoors, and spend time with her family. She is very grateful for the opportunity to learn in our classroom and and get to know each and every single one of you and your children!

Throughout her practicum we will be sure share all of the exciting things we are doing over the coming weeks on our classroom blog http://sd41blogs.ca/smithc/.  You will also see Ms. Knowlan and I at drop off and pick-up.  Please feel free to say hi and introduce yourself while continuing to follow our Covid-19 health and safety guidelines.

Kindest Regards,

Crystal Smith 

Grade 5/6 Teacher

Ecole Aubrey Elementary

1075 Stratford Avenue, Burnaby BC V5B 3X9

Phone: 604-296-9001

Email: crystal.smith@burnabyschools.ca

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Welcome back to another school year and welcome to our class blog! We are excited to have you share in our learning. On our website, you will find samples of our learning and  important reminders about events and other activities happening in our class this year.

After a very successful Business Fair students from Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 5 donated 15% ($607) of their profits to the Canadian Red Cross to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Congratulations everyone on a job well done at this years Business Fair and thank you all for your generous donations.

Friday, June 3rd is Outdoor Fun Day.  We ask that students come to school with a lunch and dressed for the weather (water bottle, hat, sunscreen, etc.)  Students will be dismissed from their classrooms, 12:15pm for French and 12:30 pm for English.  Parents are welcome to attend the outside activities.  Students will be participating in fun activities organized by the Grade 7 students. One of the activities will be jumping rope. Each teacher has some skipping ropes for their class,  but we also ask that students bring a skipping rope from home if possible. We are including Jump rope for Heart fundraising information should you choose to participate. This fundraising is solely done online this year. (more…)

Divisions 1, 2, 3, and 5 would like to invite you all to their Business Fair, happening on Tuesday, May 31st in the Gym.

Students in these classes were given the task to create a product from scratch. They created a prototype in which they had to present to the class and receive feedback in order to improve their product. Going forward, they established a money plan covering their costs and looking at their potential profits. Finally, they worked on advertising and marketing towards a certain demographic.

This week marks the final week of preparation to kickstart their business. Flyers are already hanging up in the hallways, and we even have some infomercials to be broadcasted in classrooms promoting the business fair and the creative products that these students have made.

Prices range from $1 to about $4depending on the product. Products range from Stress Balls, Slime, and Fidgets to specialized bookmarks, soaps, and other creative little knick-knacks that children of all ages would enjoy!

Students will have their opportunity to purchase items on Tuesday, May 31st with their class. Purchases are completely optional, but if students wish to buy something, it is recommended that Primary students not bring any more than $10 with them for this event, and Intermediate students not to bring any more than $20.

 

Come by and check it out! Parents are welcome to come preview the Business Fair on Monday, May 30thfrom 2:30 – 3:00pm to see what wonderful products there will be. No purchases will be made however at this time, as students will have their opportunity to buy items the following day when the Business Fair is officially launched. Entrance and Exit will be from the exterior Gym doors only. 

Thank you everyone for your support!

 

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