Thank you to the families who were able to come to our school Open House last night. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to share the work they have done so far. Thank you for engaging in our data collection of "What story from 1969 makes you stop to listen?"
We went to the library today for each student to choose a book for which they will be responsible for creating clues for other students in our school to experience a Blind Book Tasting. Students spent time today to read the book, create a draft of a meaningful message and/or picture connected. On Monday students will wrap the book they choose in brown kraft paper and add clues to peak other students interests in considering this book to read. We are excited to provide other students and staff a similar experience that we had in room 5.
Today we watched a video of an oral story by Phyllis Webstad that shared her personal experiences with residential schools. Following viewing the video students shared how they connected with this particular story. While sharing some students expressed emotions of sadness and empathy. While students couldn't believe that Phyllis had to sleep at the school for 300 sleeps! The conversation began with students sharing their prior knowledge of residential schools and why they existed. Next week we will continue our conversations. We ask that if possible to recognize and support Phyllis Webstad and her experience on Monday by wearing an orange shirt to demonstrate EVERY CHILD MATTERS!
Please continue to return any first week forms and demographic reports. These certainly help us at school to get ahold of you in the event of an emergency. Thank you to the families that continue to sell AdMazing Savings Coupon books to support Lake Bonavista School's fundraiser. Our deadline to sell books is on Thursday, October 10th.
If your child has a headset at home to use while on technology at school, please send the headset to school if they haven't already brought it in. To respect the learning of others, students will use their personal headsets to listen to stories and videos on a variety of educational websites. This year students will learn how to use assistive technology to allow text to be read to them.
Reminders:
SEPTEMBER 30- Book Orders Due
OCTOBER 1st - Picture Day!!!
October 10th - Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area field trip for rooms 5 & 7 (FORMS TO BE HANDED OUT AT THE BEGINNING OF NEXT WEEK)
October 11th - Non-Instructional Day
October 14th - Thanksgiving Monday
Have an amazing weekend & stay warm!
Mrs Morden
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