Happiness Is Digital Classbook

Finally our Digital Class Book is finished! Please click on the link "Happiness Is" to check it out! Each student worked very hard to design and create their illustrations. Take a look at the detail involved in each and every photo. Please continue the discussion by commenting (Comments section below the post) about what 'happiness is' to you.

FACT vs OPINION

In class we have been talking about Facts and Opinions. We are learning to recognize the difference between the two. Today we started to play a short game where students have to decide whether or not each statement is a fact or an opinion.

Play along so that you can see the video at the end.

Fact & Opinion PBS KIDS

Here is another quick video that clearly explains the difference between facts and opinions

Word Cloud Art

For the past few weeks we have been focusing on all of the wonderful gifts of Creation. We learned that much of what we see was created by God for us to enjoy, respect and care for. To integrate technology, we used a Word Cloud function from the website ABCYA. The students worked in partners and had the opportunity to create a list of words related with Creation.

Take a look!

Tristan

Created by: Ayden & Etana

Created by: Cooper & Tessa

Created by: Deede & Emanuel

Created by: Emily & Lyam

Created by: Jayden & Dominic

Created by: Selena & Florie

Mad Science @ Langlois

Today, we met 'Carbon Cass' from Mad Science. She was here promoting their fabulous program. They will be running a Mad Science Session here at W.J. Langlois School from  

May 4th - June 9th. Please be aware that the registration deadline is April 27th, 2016. If you have any questions please let me know via agenda.

All participants will receive a t-shirt as well as a take home experiment or tool related each topic. Some of the take home items are pictured below. 

World Down Syndrome Day

Take a look at our students 'Rocking Their Socks Off' in support of Down Syndrome Awareness! We also spent much of the morning learning some important facts about what Down Syndrome is and how it affects those who are born with it. 

Please enjoy this video to learn a bit more about Down Syndrome.

Rock Your Socks Off!

World Down Syndrome Day - MARCH 21ST

Please join in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on MONDAY MARCH 21st by coming to school with wild and wacky socks! I'd like to play a game by photographing eveyone's socked feet and then we'll play a game to see who can guess who is wearing which socks later on in the week.

Learning the 7 Continents!

Everyone really enjoyed this short video designed to help us learn the location and names of the 7 continents! I don't think anyone will forget where Africa is. Please enjoy this video with you child.

Germ Experiment (Health)

Mr. McCleod conducted an experiment on Friday afternoon about germs. He first cut a fresh apple and placed half the apple (untouched) in a sealed plastic bag. Next, he had each student touch the remaining apple piece with their hands so that some of their germs transferred over to to the apple. The apple was then sealed in a separate plastic bag. Take a look at the results! I will continue to take picture until we are no longer able to. It is very easy to see how germs affect everything we touch!

Monday March 7th

Tuesday March 8th

Wednesday March 9th....yuck. Take a close look at the 'Germ' picture. 

Thursday March 10, 2916

Friday March 11, 2016

Making Change -Mr. Nussbaum

The game below is an excellent introduction for kids who are learning how to make change. They have a variety of setting so that each student can experience success! Play along with your child and see how they fare. Many students are still having difficulty counting between different types of coins. For example, having to first count by 25s (quarters), then transferring to counting by 10s (dimes). Having to switch between different amounts can be very challenging.

CASH OUT CANADA!

The Living Stations of the Cross

As we continue to progress through this Lenten season our class will be learning about the events of Holy Week. We will take time each day to learn about what Jesus experienced during His last week on Earth. We will be using the Stations of The Cross as our primary learning tool. Please take some time to watch this student created video (former St. Maria Goretti School, Windsor). Also, please take a moment to point out where the Stations of The Cross are located in your parish the next time you attend mass as a family. These stations allow us the opportunity to consider Jesus' sacrifice every time we attend Mass.

Social Studies

We have started learning about our beautiful country! For the next few weeks both the Grade 2 and 3 students will be learning all about Canada and other parts of the world. We are talking about:

•  How Canada is divided (Provinces and Territories).
• What continent Canada is a part of.
• Who our Prime Minister is.
• What our capital city is.
•  Which province we live in
• Which city we live in

Ask you child a few of these questions! Also please enjoy the video below together.

Hand Hygiene: The Dirt on Germs

With the weather bouncing back and forth there seem to be many germs in the air. Here is a quick video the reviews the importance and procedure for good hand washing.

Canadian Money Review

Today we watched this quick video to help some of our struggling student remember the value of all Canadian coins.