Important Dates

Each Friday is "Show & Tell" for students, they are encouraged to come prepared with an item of importance  that they can share ideas about and respond to questions from their peers. 

Thursday Lunchtime - Dance Club
Friday Lunchtime (every other starting Jan. 27th) - Games Club
ONGOING: Phone Calls home for progress reporting
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March 10th - Last day before Spring Break - Pajama Day & Games!
March 13th-24th - SPRING BREAK
March 27th - Return to Classes
April 7th/10th - No School (Easter Weekend)
April 14th - Swimming (1:45)
May 5th - Swimming (1:45)
June 9th - Swimming (1:00)
June 14th - Beach Day
June 16th - Last Day of 22/23 School Year

Connected North Sessions Booked: (subject to change)
- March 29th @ 11:10am - Getting Started with Microbits
- April 5th @ 12:45pm - Make your own Scrunchies!
- April 18th @ 11:10am - Toy Stories: A Writing workshop
- May 2nd @ 11:10am - Guided Drawing: Caribou (2nd session)​

Literacy

Literacy education comes in many forms. We write, read, speak, and listen in many different languages, dialects, and styles. I encourage all children to read for at least 20 minutes per night to strengthen their literacy skills.

Numeracy

Both communication and problem solving are critical skills in mathematical processing. Students are encouraged to work cooperatively to explore a variety of strategies to solve real-world problems. 

Brain-Based Education

To provide the greatest learning opportunities, 3 domains should be considered: cognitive (knowledge/intellect), affective (feelings/responses), and psychomotor (physical reactions/coordination). 

Outdoor Education

The outside world provides us with endless opportunities to ask questions, test theories, and solidify our understandings. Students are expected to be prepared for as much time outdoors as we can manage on a regular basis. We will start each day with a walk in the community, and will take advantage of the hours we have with the sunlight.

Early Learning Framework

Part of my learning ahead of this teaching journey was as a participant in the Early Learning Framework (ELF) Community of Practice. I met with a number of incredible educators who engaged in ongoing, open communication about the intricacies of working with young learners. Conversations were focused on play-based learning, sense of belonging, identity, mastery of skills, and communication, among many others. You can find more information, including the downloadable ELF here.