Thank you very much to those who came out to help with our fundraiser for the Dupuis Family on Thursday, and again on Saturday for our Grad Trip fundraiser. We will need to schedule a meeting time after school some time in the next few weeks so we can discuss what our Grad Trip Goal(s) is/are and determine how much we will need to raise in total, and how we plan to accomplish this.
This week, like all before it, will be a fast and fun filled schedule.
Monday: Anishinaabemowin in the NSL room; gym (first round of ‘you be the teacher’); Digging Roots presentation – for those interested in the potential of a career in the Music Industry; All other students will be working on ketchup or any upcoming assignments/activities; Senior Boys’ Drum group will be working with Dan and Digging Roots from 2:00 on.
5 Students are needed to assist with the grade 2 tubing fieldtrip on Friday; you will be gone from 9-1:30 (Note: You MUST wear a helmet).
NOTES** New spelling list — test Friday; First Nations’ Library Week Book Mark submissions is due Wednesday. This week’s Virtue response is also Due Friday; Your NSL homework is to study your January vocabulary sheet for the Assessment on THURSDAY. Black Math duotang is due Friday. Our “You be the teacher” PE assignments will need to be ready to teach to the grade 4s and 5s starting February 13th.
Tuesday: AMAZING NEWS: The Honourable Stephen O’Neill will be presiding over our trial – come prepared for a busy day with our Mock Trial prep, trial and restorative justice circle. Lunch will be provided. Make sure you are well rested as this will be a long day with shorter breaks.
Wednesday: Going to the Senior’s Centre to start our action project regarding Education, Learning and Caring for our Elders (we will be walking so dress appropriately); Circle with Kendra; Science and Tech with Mr. Fisher – Investigating mechanical efficiency through the construction of a crane/hoist. Parent Language class in the NSL room 5-7.
Thursday: NSL Assessment on January’s verbs; Reminder that your Black Math duotang is due tomorrow and your spelling test is right after Anishinaabemowin. Computer Lab – letters for Paso Por Paso must be completed during this lab time — using Publisher, also create a Valentines Day card and print in Colour. Science and Tech with Mr. Fisher – Investigating mechanical efficiency through the construction of a crane/hoist. (There is no skating – we will be working with Mr. Fisher during this time– there are also only 3 students who have been bringing their skates so I am looking to find an alternate time for these dedicated students to skate with a different class at a different time/date). Senior Girls exhibition Volleyball Game after School. MKES Hockey – First Practice: 3:45-4:45.
Friday: Going to the Senior’s Centre to start our action project regarding Education, Learning and Caring for our Elders (we will be walking so dress appropriately); Computer Lab; Spelling test; Keeping Track – making sure all items have been completed and submitted to your in folder. Science and Tech with Mr. Fisher – Investigating mechanical efficiency through the construction of a crane/hoist.
Gym for those who are up to date.
FRIDAY EVENING SOCIAL AT THE COMMUNITY HALL — Doors open at 5:00; food is usually from about 5:30-6:30ish. Then the Big Drums will be there. Raven Noganosh-Copegog will also be there to help any girls who wish to sing behind the drum(s).