Weekly Update May 13, 2012

Thank-you--Thank-you to Sandy (Ryan K.'s Mom) and Kathy (Katarina's Mom) for delivering the Thank-you cards and cheque to Winnipeg Harvest and Siloam Mission.  Winnipeg Harvest was very grateful for the donation of $390.

ELA--The students have started working on their Literature Circles/Novel Studies until the end of the year.  They will be reading three novels:  The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Where the Red Fern Grows, and Island of the Blue Dolphin.  Two Reader Responses are due on May 27.

Math-- Gr. 7s started Ch. 11 on Linear Relations, Expressions and Equations.  The Gr. 8s have started Ch.11 on Probability.

Social Studies-- Students are studying the Transition to the Modern World--the cultures of Ghana and Mali.

Important Dates

May 14--Lunch Lady

May 18--Shops p.m.

May 21--No School

May 29--Shops p.m.

May 30--Evening of the Arts

June 6--Shops p.m.

June 14--Shops p.m.

June 17--Graduates @ BSL Church @ 10:00

June 18--Lunch Lady

June 19--21--Gr. 7/8 Camp, Luther Village

June 22--Shops p.m.

June 25--No School

June 27--Grade 8 Graduation 1:00 p.m.

June 29--Last Day of School--9:00 a.m. Kindergarten Grad, Sports Day 10:30 a.m., Awards 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Weekly Update April 29, 2012

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION--It was great to see some of you on Wed. at the chapel service. We hope you enjoyed your flowers made by the Gr. 7/8s.


Field Trip Forms--Famine forms were sent home as well as a commitment form for Ascension Day Service on May 17.


Volunteers Needed--Our class prepared two thank-you cards for Winnipeg Harvest and Siloam Mission. We need volunteers to deliver them as well as a cheque to Winnipeg Harvest. Some of the students showed some interest but I haven't heard back from anyone. If anyone would be interested in delivering these cards could you please let me know a.s.a.p.

ELA--We have reviewed Literature Circles and expectations for the groups. We will be starting novel studies to end the year. The students will be continuing their presentations on Bullying/Cyber Bullying. Four Reader Responses are due on May 27.


Math-- Gr. 7s will be starting Ch. 11 on Linear Relations on Monday. Their tests will go home for signing then. Gr. 8s will be finishing Ch. 10 with a test on Tuesday. They will start Ch.11 on Probability later this week.

Social Studies-- Students have begun studying the Transition to the Modern World.

Important Dates
May 7--Book Orders Due
May 10--Shops p.m.
May 14--Lunch Lady
May 18--Shops p.m.
May 21--No School
May 29--Shops p.m.
May 30--Evening of the Arts
June 6--Shops p.m.
June 14--Shops p.m.
June 17--Graduates @ BSL Church @ 10:00
June 18--Lunch Lady
June 19--21--Gr. 7/8 Camp, Luther Village
June 22--Shops p.m.
June 25--No School
June 27--Grade 8 Graduation 1:00 p.m.
June 29--Last Day of School--9:00 a.m. Kindergarten Grad, Sports Day 10:30 a.m., Awards 1:00-2:00 p.m.