Talking Circles

Pam has returned to do Talking Circles with our class. It is always so wonderful to have Pam share her culture and perspective. The students enjoyed having her come in so much last year, we had to have her back! Today, Pam explained the significance of the grandfather (rock). She explained that everyone's voice matters and that we all deserve to be heard. The Talking Circle builds community and gives the students a chance to share what is important to them. Pam will be continuing her visits into next week.

Guests in the Classroom

We have been fortunate to have 2 different guests join us in the classroom this week and last. Our first guest was Leanne. She is an artist who specializes in Story Telling. The students enjoyed Leanne's stories of her travels. As a class, we "wrote" a story together. The students acted it out and all contributed to the story process. Leanne will be visiting with us one last time on Tuesday. It has been a pleasure having her expertise in the classroom.

Discovery in the Rainforest

We are taking an imaginary trip to the rainforest.
First, we packed our bags. We chose eight items that we would need for our trip. This is what some of the students brought;

Sara- food, a camping kit, lots of water to stay hydrated, insurance in case I get hurt, a backpack, clothes to wear, a first aid kit, and a flashlight to see at night

Uno- a flashlight so I can see in the dark, a machete so I can cut down leaves, a lighter to keep me warm, a water bottle to keep me hydrated, a camera so I can take pictures, my dog so I can protect myself, clothes so I can stay warm, and food so I do not starve to death

Eli- water bottle to stay hydrated, first aid kit to be in tip top shape, lunch to stay alive, protective gear for protection from things that are poisonous, a machine gun to kill animals, Batman to stay protected, GPS to not get lost, my iPad to play video games

Kelaiah- a water bottle to stay hydrated, food and fruit to not be hungry, clothes to wear, a tent for shelter, a sleeping bag to sleep in, a flashlight to see in the dark, a knife to stay safe, and a first aid kit in case I get hurt

Kane- a camera so I can take some pics, sunscreen so I don't get a sunburn, a tent to sleep in, water so I can live, food so I can eat, a pencil so I can write down what I learn, paper so I can draw animals, a dog to be my friend

Adam- a sword, 10 friends, bananas, cookies, a pet mouse

Jaxon- a water bottle to stay hydrated, a rope so I can climb the trees, a mini gun so I can fight for myself, invisibility jet so I can bring a mini gun, a knife so I can skin animals, the government because they will protect me, a first aid kit so I can save myself, clothes so I won't be naked

Jacob- EMS for safety, a yoyo for fun, a water bottle to stay hydrated, food to not starve, a mini gun to stay alive, a knife for survival

Terry Fox Run

Jan- I am running for my family.

Prinze- I am running for my grandma and grandpa.

Joseph- I'm running for my uncle Joe.

Braeden- I'm running for Terry Fox.

Uno- I'm running for my family.

Kelaiah- I'm running for my grandma.

Lucas- I'm running for my great uncle.

Eli- I'm running for my cousin Noah.

Ximena- I'm running for my coach.

Hunter- I'm running for my great- great- great grandma

Sara- I'm running for Terry Fox, my aunty and my grandma

Danica- I'm running for Terry Fox

Annaleigh- I'm running for my grandma Adeline.

Elizabeth- I'm running for my sister's grandma.

Roquelle- I'm running for Terry Fox and other people who have cancer.

Miguel- I'm running for Terry Fox.

Jacob- I'm running for Terry Fox.

Jaxon- I'm running for my grandma.

Kane- I'm running for my dog.

Kyleah- I'm running for Terry Fox.

Quinn- I'm running for Terry Fox.

Huston- I'm running for my dog.

Bree- I'm running for my family and my uncle and my pets.

Madelyn- I'm running for my family, my pets and my friends and all people who need someone to care for them.

Cross Country Pics

"I like Cross Country because it is fun and I got first place for our first run and second for our second run. I like running because I can run for a long time without stopping."

"I like Cross Country because I like running and it is good exercise."

"I joined Cross Country because I like to run!"

Our grade 4 Cross Country runners who will be competing in divisionals soon!

Desert Habitat

What do we know about desert habitats?

Ximena- Desert habitats are really dry because they receive less than 10 inches of rain a year.

Prinz- Some desert plants are poisonous.

Kane- Deserts have different plants than we do here like Aloe Vera plants and Joshua trees.

Elizabeth- We have more water in Winnipeg than in the desert.

Eli- Desert habitats are hot enough to burn microwave in 20 weeks.

Adam- Deserts are very hot.

Madelyn- Lots of animals live in the desert like foxes, rabbits, rattlesnakes and kangaroo rats.

Sara- Lizards move quickly on the sand when it is hot and they have skin to protect the sand from going in their ears.

Jacob- Desert habitats do not have Wifi.

Jaxon- Deserts can be cold or hot.

Quinn- Some deserts are rocky, some are sandy. Some have oceans near them and some don't.

Kelaiah- Desert habitats do not have homes for people.

Uno- Desert habitats do not have hot dogs.

Colour Run Fun!

It was a wet and chilly Colour Run this year! The kids made the most of it and enjoyed themselves! Thank you for all your donations in support of our school.
Next week.... the Terry Fox Run!