May 25, 2013
1. Last week the grade 7’s went to camp for three days and had an outstanding time! The students participated in many activities including horseback riding, archery, team building, and more. They had time for swimming, making t-shirts, playing volleyball, campfire and endless conversations in cabins each night. The adults came home exhausted but somehow the kids still had energy! It was a really great experience with lots of memories made. Thank you to Ms. Villeneuve, Mrs. Lacroix, and Mr. Raphael for all of their efforts each day and night at camp. Thank you to Mrs. Price, Ms. Handel, Mr. Munnalall and Mrs. Parsons for coming back and forth each work day. Finally a huge thank you to the parents who volunteered their time to help us out, Mr. Pinkerton, Mrs. Sutherland, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Goertzen, Mrs. Neil and Mr. Chu.
2. Dance Party
We had so much fun a few weeks ago on Spirit Day when the theme was dancing, we thought we would have a dance party again today at lunch!
3. Podcasts
Mrs. Lacroix, a teacher on staff at LM, also works for the school district supporting teachers as they learn new technology to use with the students in their classrooms. Yesterday Mrs. Lacroix spent time with Division 12 and 18 as they learned how to make podcasts. The younger students put on their inquiry glasses as they first questioned what the microphone was and how it worked. They then recorded a story together as a class. The Grade 3’s discovered how to take pictures and then record themselves narrating the story to go along with the photos they had taken. A very cool learning experience for all involved, adults and students! Thank you Mrs. Lacroix.
4. Picnic
Some of our students took advantage of the weather yesterday and had a picnic. First they went to the grocery store and purchased what they needed to make a fruit platter, they then prepared their snack and finally were able to enjoy a picnic in the sun together as friends.
5. Aboriginal Beading
The students in Division 11 learned about the art of beading and how it is an integral part of Aboriginal regalia, depicting the importance and status of community members. AUNTIE HELEN CARR is an Elder from the Kwantlen First Nation. She is an expert in the art of beadwork and came to share her experience with our students. She led the students in creating their own keychain, using plastic pony beads and leather lacing.
