Composting Video's

Today we started to learn about composting. Soon, the students will be creating posters to advertise & raise awareness about the importance of composting. Enjoy this short video.

Happy Days Ahead!

In September, at our first school Mass the Deacon asked us a very simple question. He asked us, "What can you do to make Jesus happy today?". He listened attentively to what each student had to say and then encouraged each of us to think about that question when we wake up in the morning. He asked us to think about that question when the school bell rings, and outside on the playground. If we think about doing things and making choices to please Jesus, then we are surely on the right path. Our homes, classrooms and playgrounds will be safe and special places. In our classroom I have dedicated a small board to this idea. Students filled out sticky notes and shared with one another what they were going to try and do to 'Make Jesus Smile'. Take a look!

So ask yourself! What can you do today to make Jesus HAPPY? 

Remembrance Day - We Remember!

This week and throughout November we will continue to focus on Remembrance Day and what it means in Canada.  Please visit the following links to see what we have been discussing. This year we are learning about the role that animals have played during times of war. I know you will be surprised at a few!

Tales of Animals Newspaper

Tales of Animals in War POSTER (full size)

Tales of Animals - Text/Description

The Science of Soil

Today we spent some of the morning taking a closer look at soil. The students paired up and were able to use magnifying glasses to take a super close up look at more than one soil sample.  We've discussed in previous lessons that soil always contains both living and non-living things. Today the students discovered the following items in their soil samples:

sticks, roots, pieces of leaves, large soil clumps, tiny rocks, fertilizer, insects (living), insects (dead), hair, water (moisture).

Everyone enjoyed using the magnifying glasses. Hopefully later on this week we'll get the chance to take them outside.