Thank you everyone who participated in the Regional Heritage Fair at Burnaby Village Museum on May 10 and 11th. I am pleased to announce the following award recipients:

Award related to a topic on New Westminster History – How did the Great Depression Affect Canadian History? – By: Arielle Fok

Award related to a topic relevant to Burnaby History – Immigration in Canada by Zack Kolb & Owen Kai

Award based on a topic focusing on Indigenous Culture and Practice – Indigenous Art and Cultural Traditions – Marlowe Cote and Breton DeCoste

Award related to veteran’s history – How did World War II affect Canada and how does it impact us now? – Emma Jozic and Aika Mo (Vivian)

Award based on labour history and social justice – How did the Chinese Communities in Canada affect / influence Canada’s Development? – Andrea Chiu and Jasmine Chan

Visitor’s Choice Award – What was Canada’s Role in WWI – Isidoro Vitiello & Nakita D.

Visitor’s Choice Award – La Bousculade de Calgary (The Calgary Stampede) – Billy Gray

Visitor’s Choice Award – Insulin – Moana Baek

And then the big announcement!!!  Two projects from Aubrey Elementary were chosen to go on to the Provincial Heritage Fair – as Provincial Fair Delegates!

Provincial Fair Delegate – Elsie MacGill By: Maya Tuan

Provincial Fair Delegate – The Invention of the Light Bulb By: Marcus Hui.

Wow, congratulations everyone! You did a great job representing Aubrey and did an even better job research and discussing these historical topics. Well done!

Dear Families of Division 3,

On Wednesday May 1st, our school will be having an early dismissal at 2 pm to accommodate student-led conferences.  Please note that only the Grade 6 students will dismiss at 2:00 pm. The Grade 7 students will be attending a play at Alpha and will only return to school at 3:00 pm. Due to this schedule our conferences will be held from 3:00-5:00 pm. Families are invited to join their child for a 15-20 minute student led conference where your child will present some of their learning. If you are unable to attend in person, please sign up for a home conference and students will conduct their student-led conference at home.

At the time of the conference, 6 other families will be meeting with their child in the classroom. Students will conduct their own conferences with their families. I will be there to offer clarification or assistance if needed, however, this time is not a time for us to meet or discuss concerns or questions you may have about your child’s academic or social emotional needs. These conferences are an opportunity for your child to showcase their learning and discuss with you goals and next steps. Parents are encouraged to provide constructive feedback and discuss ways they can provide support.

Below is a link where you can sign up for a time that works for you to attend your child’s conference. Please keep in mind there are only 6 slots available for each timeframe. If for any reason you are unable to attend in person you may also select to have your child hold their conference at home.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AAAE23ABFBC61-signup

If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out. It’s always exciting when students get the opportunity to share what they’ve been learning and set goals for where they are going next. I look forward to seeing you all in person as you celebrate your child’s achievements.

Regards,

Ms. Smith

Parents and family members are invited to view the students Hertiage Fair Projects tomorrow between 2:00 and 2:30 pm.

Students had so much fun prototype narratives on Friday afternoon during our Serious Lego Play Workshop.

For their speeches students are required to write about an authentic moment in their lives and discuss what they learned from that experience. Speeches will be presented in class Friday March 1st. Finalists will be selected for the district competition by March 15th.

Poems will be uploaded to your child’s Spaces Account later this week for viewing.