Our Visit to the Bighouse

We arrived back at school tired and smoky after a great visit to the Bighouse.  The students had fun and learned a lot by experiencing life 200 years ago.  Notice their competence making dinner and cleaning up!  The weather was very wet the first day, but the students were prepared.  Thank you Parents. A huge thank you to the parent elders Lynn, (Mira's mom), Toby (Aidan's dad), Terrie (Ella's mom), Coral (Elliott's mom), Glen (Tiernan's dad) and Leah (Skye's mom) who made my job easy.  Enjoy the pictures.  Photos of the salmon that the hunters and fishers caught will hopefully arrive soon.

 

Bighouse Supply List (in case you still need one)

Upcoming Municipal Election

We will spend a little time learning about the municipal election.  Please save and send to school candidate flyers and any election news you see in the local newspapers.  Thank you

Last Minute Reminders for the Bighouse Visit

The students should arrive at school by 7:45 on Thursday.  The bus departs at 8:00.  We will return by 3:00 on Friday.

If you would like another copy of the supply list, please let me know and i will send one home with your child.  Remember rain gear and a snack should be kept in a backpack on the bus.  The students should be wearing comfortable shoes or boots for walking approximately a kilometre to the Bighouse.  Everything else can be packed in a duffel bag which the students can access once they get to the Bighouse.

Think warm and sunny, but pack for cold and wet!

Thanks for your support with this.  We are excited!

Cleaning Up a Potential Oil Spill - Oct. 24th

Hallowe'en Celebration

We will be at the Bighouse on Hallowe'en Day.  Although the students will be having a great experience there, they will miss out on Friday's Hallowe'en activities at Brooksbank.  So Wednesday afternoon we will have a small celebration with a few activities to choose from.  If anyone would like to send a small treat (1 for each student - nut free), please let me know in advance.  A fruit plate would also be appreciated.

Thanks a lot. 

Oil Spill Clean Up

Today in Science

the students worked together to clean up oil spills.  They tried a variety of methods and learned that it is not easy to remove oil from water (and its inhabitants.)

Preparation for the Bighouse

 A big thank you to the parents who are accompanying us to the Bighouse.  These include Toby (Aidan’s dad), Leah (Skye’s mom), Reza (Laleh’s dad), Coral (Elliott’s mom), Glen (Tiernan’s dad), Lynn (Mira's mom), and Terrie (Ella’s mom). 

Thank you for returning the completed forms and cheques.  

Last week Arianna demonstrated how to dress warmly at the Bighouse.  I hope you all found the supply list in your child's planner pocket.

The students are learning about how the Coast Salish obtained their basic needs (food, clothing, and shelter).  They are getting excited about our trip back in time!

Thanks and have a Wonderful Summer!

Well the year certainly didn't end the way we hoped.  No time for a gentle wind down.  It seems unlikely we'll be back in school before the end of June so I'm writing to say thank you and have a wonderful summer.

To the students:

Thank you for being an amazing group of students.  Your energy, enthusiasm, cooperation and kindness toward each other, challenging questions, and thoughtful answers were really appreciated.  Thanks for all your smiles and for making me smile.

To the parents:

Thank you for raising such great kids.  And thank you for supporting your children in so many ways.  I knew I could always count on you for field trips, support with homework, special activities etc.

Have a wonderful summer.  Hopefully I'll see some of you in the neighbourhood.

Ms. (Laurie) Reichert

Happy Fathers' Day

We needed full sun to make this work, and by the time we figured out the correct sun's angle and how to keep the signs from flapping in the wind, we ran out of sunny days for everyone to have a turn holding a sign.  But the message is for all the dads, grand dads etc. from all your children.

I hope each of you received a

paper weight too.  Rock on Dads!   

Visits by Explorers

Unfortunately we did not have time to hear all of the explorers' speeches.  Keep your speech cards in case we're back at school next week.  Christopher Columbus and Martin Frobisher came dressed in their finery.

Pizza Art

The students worked well in their teams and shared with other teams when supplies were needed.  The pizzas were artistic and apparently all very yummy.  (I was able to sample a few.)  A huge thank you to Kelly, (Georgia G's mom) who helped in a very warm kitchen.

Sorry, Brock, Ryan, Owen, and Matthew.  I guess I forgot to take a picture of you with your cobra pizza.

The Lion King

The students worked so hard and the show was amazing!  I hope you were all able to see it.
Ms. Dunkley, Mr. Clarke, and the student teachers can't be thanked enough.

Social Studies Project

The students will be given time in class to complete much of this project, but work will need to be done at home as well.  Please see me if clarification is needed.  Due dates will be assigned weekly.

A Report About A Canadian Explorer or an Explorer in Canada

Name: _______________ Parent Signature: _________________

The explorer I chose is: _______________

1. a) Go over the assignment with a parent and have this signed.
b) Choose an explorer and bring books, information from the internet etc. to
class.
Due: _________________

2. On a timeline show the dates and a brief description of:
a) his/ her birth
b) important events / accomplishments in his/ her life
c) his/her death
Due: _________________

3. Design a poster advertising a visit by the explorer. Use words and pictures to
make the event sound exciting. Let us know why we should be interested.
Due: _________________

4. You are the explorer visiting the classroom. Prepare a short speech telling us
about your life and especially about your accomplishments. You may use the
timeline, poster, and other visuals such as maps, photographs, 3D items. Make
sure you have an introduction and closing.
Speech Cards Due: __________________
Speech Presentations: ________________

Note: Ms. Reichert will supply paper for timelines, posters, and speech cards.

Evaluation for the Explorer Report

Timeline:
Neat, bold, and attractive
Edited for spelling, punctuation and sentence structure
Interesting, accurate, complete, and important Information

Poster: (Catches the readerʼs attention)
Neat, bold, and attractive
Edited for spelling, punctuation and sentence structure
Includes Interesting, accurate, and important Information

Oral Report:
is well prepared and organized
speaks clearly and naturally with good voice projection
makes eye contact (glances at notes, does not read them)
has good posture
provides interesting, accurate, complete, and important information
includes a closing

Comments:

Happy Mothers' Day

Happy Mothers' Day to all the special moms of Division 5 students!

Georgia S.

Mateo

Nicole

Jenny

Abi

Mady

Rein

Matthew

Matin

Brock