Over the past while Mrs. Hourigan's grade four class has been studying owls.
They have researched owls, read about them, talked about them, and yesterday they got to see a real live owl right in their classroom.
The owl in the picture was brought to class by the Gibson's Wildlife centre. Unfortunately, this owl has lost one of his eyes and cannot be released back into it's natural habitat.
The students in this class had a wonderful opportunity to get up close to this owl. They were able to hear information about this owl specifically and learn, first hand, more information about owls.
Working together for the future
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Monday 30 January 2012
Foundation Skills Assessment ...
Over the past three weeks I have been working with the grade four and seven students to complete the Foundations Skills assessment.
The students are taking the assessment seriously and are working hard to do their best work.
I take a different group each day for the first part of the morning and we complete one aspect of the assessment. By the end of this week all students should have completed the on line component of the numeracy and literacy assessment, the short numeracy question and the long writing "essay" section.
Next week we only have the two remaining short pieces of reading comprehension and writing left to complete.
The students are taking the assessment seriously and are working hard to do their best work.
I take a different group each day for the first part of the morning and we complete one aspect of the assessment. By the end of this week all students should have completed the on line component of the numeracy and literacy assessment, the short numeracy question and the long writing "essay" section.
Next week we only have the two remaining short pieces of reading comprehension and writing left to complete.
Friday 27 January 2012
Literacy Week!
We have had a great week focusing on literacy.
On Monday we "dropped everything and read!"
On Tuesday many students wore a fact on their sleeve.
On Wednesday many of us carried a poem in our pocket!
On Thursday an exert from a book was read aloud and students had to guess which story it came from.
Prizes were handed out for the winners.
On Friday it was Character Day! Many, like the students to the right, dressed up as their favourite book character.
On Monday we "dropped everything and read!"
On Tuesday many students wore a fact on their sleeve.
On Wednesday many of us carried a poem in our pocket!
On Thursday an exert from a book was read aloud and students had to guess which story it came from.
Prizes were handed out for the winners.
On Friday it was Character Day! Many, like the students to the right, dressed up as their favourite book character.
Thursday 26 January 2012
Basketball Begins!
Today was the start of the elementary school basketball season in School District #46 - Sunshine Coast.
The grade 6/7 boys had their season opener after school, against Roberts Creek.
The game was fast and the running hard. There were lots of opportunities for shooting and passing. The boys worked hard and learned on their feet.
Tomorrow the gym is open at lunch for shooting practice. Monday after school we will be back at practice working hard, drilling and skilling.
The season begins!
The grade 6/7 boys had their season opener after school, against Roberts Creek.
The game was fast and the running hard. There were lots of opportunities for shooting and passing. The boys worked hard and learned on their feet.
Tomorrow the gym is open at lunch for shooting practice. Monday after school we will be back at practice working hard, drilling and skilling.
The season begins!
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Castles and Dragons!
Mrs. Kopeck's kindergarten class has been working on a unit entitled Castles and Dragons.
If you wander through her classroom you will see many displays related to this theme: painted dragons, multi coloured castles and a real 3 D castle in the making!
The photo on the right is a picture of the students themselves as princesses and princes. Their older "buddies" helped them trace themselves and then the children created their unique images and painted them.
They are beautiful!
If you wander through her classroom you will see many displays related to this theme: painted dragons, multi coloured castles and a real 3 D castle in the making!
The photo on the right is a picture of the students themselves as princesses and princes. Their older "buddies" helped them trace themselves and then the children created their unique images and painted them.
They are beautiful!
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone!
This wonderful display is beside the library door. Mrs. Priest's grade 2 class worked on this all day yesterday morning. Mrs. Priest worked diligently to have it up by the end of the day and it is beautiful.
The children have added their own personal touches to the dragon's body and to the spectators watching the parade.
Wander through and enjoy the display!
This wonderful display is beside the library door. Mrs. Priest's grade 2 class worked on this all day yesterday morning. Mrs. Priest worked diligently to have it up by the end of the day and it is beautiful.
The children have added their own personal touches to the dragon's body and to the spectators watching the parade.
Wander through and enjoy the display!
Monday 23 January 2012
Caged Soccer ??!!
A familiar game was back today at recess time, now that the snow is gone. Soccer in the basketball court!
The best thing about this activity is that the fencing controls where the ball goes, which keeps everyone running. A great way to get exercise.
The other great thing about this game is that the age of the players goes from grade three age to grade seven age. Generally, everyone gets along well together and it is often a game of amazing skill and determination.
The best thing about this activity is that the fencing controls where the ball goes, which keeps everyone running. A great way to get exercise.
The other great thing about this game is that the age of the players goes from grade three age to grade seven age. Generally, everyone gets along well together and it is often a game of amazing skill and determination.
Thursday 19 January 2012
Primary PE
Part of my week is taken up teaching kindergarten and grade one PE.
These are some of my most enjoyable moments.
During this week's lesson we explored ball handling with indoor soccer balls. The students are improving in their ability to "dribble" a soccer ball, and to kick the ball in a controlled way.
When we are finished practicing our skills we have an opportunity to divide into groups and have a "game". Everyone has their own ball and can score as many goals as they want, because we don't have anyone in goal.
Today I asked my kindergarten group what they enjoyed most about the game. They said that they really like it when the students on the bench encourage them when they are running around and trying to get the ball in the net.
Yes, it does feel good to be told you are doing a great job. Such a simple idea that means so much.
These are some of my most enjoyable moments.
During this week's lesson we explored ball handling with indoor soccer balls. The students are improving in their ability to "dribble" a soccer ball, and to kick the ball in a controlled way.
When we are finished practicing our skills we have an opportunity to divide into groups and have a "game". Everyone has their own ball and can score as many goals as they want, because we don't have anyone in goal.
Today I asked my kindergarten group what they enjoyed most about the game. They said that they really like it when the students on the bench encourage them when they are running around and trying to get the ball in the net.
Yes, it does feel good to be told you are doing a great job. Such a simple idea that means so much.
Wednesday 18 January 2012
An Awesome Day!
The weather outside was frightful, but everyone was so delightful....let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
We had a truly awesome day. We are so lucky to have a great hill to slide down. At recess and lunch time today the hill was full of children, and I saw a few adults, sliding down the hill having a great time.
It was so good to see so many different crazy carpets, plastic dishes and sliders. There was a mixed group of primary and intermediate students and everyone shared and played and had a wonderful time.
So great to see - shall we hope for more snow!?
We had a truly awesome day. We are so lucky to have a great hill to slide down. At recess and lunch time today the hill was full of children, and I saw a few adults, sliding down the hill having a great time.
It was so good to see so many different crazy carpets, plastic dishes and sliders. There was a mixed group of primary and intermediate students and everyone shared and played and had a wonderful time.
So great to see - shall we hope for more snow!?
Tuesday 17 January 2012
The Weather Outside is Frightful!
Brrrr....it was really cold today and ICY! Please ensure that you are wearing multiple clothing layers to keep warm outside and go slower as you move across the playground surfaces, especially the blacktop.
Everyone had another fun day outside playing on the hill that holds what little snow we have, because it is in the shadow of the trees. Remember that the shade will make it very icy over time.
We have a supervisor at the bottom of the hill where the sliding is happening to ensure that everyone stays safe and gets lots of turns.
A little more snow would be great!
Everyone had another fun day outside playing on the hill that holds what little snow we have, because it is in the shadow of the trees. Remember that the shade will make it very icy over time.
We have a supervisor at the bottom of the hill where the sliding is happening to ensure that everyone stays safe and gets lots of turns.
A little more snow would be great!
Monday 16 January 2012
Did it Snow or Didn't It?
Well, these three students are sure it snowed and are happy to slide down the hill on a crazy carpet!
Everyone is really hoping that we will get some winter snow so we can have lots of opportunities to slide down the hills, build snow forts and just have some fun in the snow.
The forecast keeps changing, but the students here are dressed and ready for a snowy winter.
If it snows, remember to listen to the local radio station, in the mornings starting at 6:30 a.m. on 91.7 CKAY FM to hear the latest about school openings
Everyone is really hoping that we will get some winter snow so we can have lots of opportunities to slide down the hills, build snow forts and just have some fun in the snow.
The forecast keeps changing, but the students here are dressed and ready for a snowy winter.
If it snows, remember to listen to the local radio station, in the mornings starting at 6:30 a.m. on 91.7 CKAY FM to hear the latest about school openings
Friday 13 January 2012
Another Busy Week!
Whew....it is Friday. We had a very busy week this week.
All our primary students participated in an activity related to ELIMINATING BULLYING. I had an opportunity to meet with all students and share the first lesson in the ten lesson series. This week we talked about the kind of behaviour that may be exhibited on the playground and how best to get what we all want: friends and fun!
At the end of each lesson I give the children a letter addressed to parents/guardians. This letter summarizes what we have talked about and gives you a few questions to talk about with your child.
On February 6th we have the Justice Theatre coming from Vancouver to perform an anti bullying presentation for our intermediate students. Parents are invited and encouraged to join us.
Have a great weekend!
All our primary students participated in an activity related to ELIMINATING BULLYING. I had an opportunity to meet with all students and share the first lesson in the ten lesson series. This week we talked about the kind of behaviour that may be exhibited on the playground and how best to get what we all want: friends and fun!
At the end of each lesson I give the children a letter addressed to parents/guardians. This letter summarizes what we have talked about and gives you a few questions to talk about with your child.
On February 6th we have the Justice Theatre coming from Vancouver to perform an anti bullying presentation for our intermediate students. Parents are invited and encouraged to join us.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday 12 January 2012
Techno Day!
Today was Techno Day: a school spirit event organized by the student leadership group. Some students brought hand held game devices, some I pods, some I pod touches, and even an IPad.
Techno Day gave students who wanted to share their technology or "game" on their own or with friends an opportunity to do something different with their time at recess and lunch.
I noticed about 75 students who had brought something to share with their friends, classmates and teachers. I was really impressed by how well the students managed the day, ensuring that everyone was respectful of what others had brought and enjoyed what their peers had to share.
This young lady was sharing her piece of technology with two friends at recess!
Techno Day gave students who wanted to share their technology or "game" on their own or with friends an opportunity to do something different with their time at recess and lunch.
I noticed about 75 students who had brought something to share with their friends, classmates and teachers. I was really impressed by how well the students managed the day, ensuring that everyone was respectful of what others had brought and enjoyed what their peers had to share.
This young lady was sharing her piece of technology with two friends at recess!
Wednesday 11 January 2012
SNOWFLAKES
Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.
Vesta M. Kelly
Please enjoy the larger display of SNOWFLAKES outside Mrs. Servos Sept's room.
Vesta M. Kelly
Please enjoy the larger display of SNOWFLAKES outside Mrs. Servos Sept's room.
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Leadership Group at GES
Every Tuesday I take the grade 6's from Mrs. Fitchell's room. We look at issues and challenges around the school and come up with creative ways of solving them and enhancing school spirit.
This group has been responsible for organizing the spirit days and helping with set up and take down of assemblies and school events.
Before Christmas this group surveyed students to find out what types of events our students would like to have. PJ day was at the top of the list. We had this spirit day before Christmas. This Thursday TECHNO day will be the next spirit event. Watch for a note coming home tomorrow with the details about TECHNO day.
This group has been responsible for organizing the spirit days and helping with set up and take down of assemblies and school events.
Before Christmas this group surveyed students to find out what types of events our students would like to have. PJ day was at the top of the list. We had this spirit day before Christmas. This Thursday TECHNO day will be the next spirit event. Watch for a note coming home tomorrow with the details about TECHNO day.
Monday 9 January 2012
Basketball season is upon us....
The holidays are over and we are into basketball season. This week, the teams that are running this season will be beginning their practices.
There will be a boys team for students in grade 6/7 and in grades 4/5. Thanks to Dale and Karl, parents of students in our school, for stepping up and helping with coaching. I will also be helping with these two teams and am looking forward to a busy, rewarding season.
The grade 6/7 girls team will be running this season with Ms. Krannenberg as the coach. Thanks so much for helping out with these girls.
Playdays will be on Thursdays. As soon as we get the schedule, we'll let you know when you can come out after school and cheer on our students at their home games.
There will be a boys team for students in grade 6/7 and in grades 4/5. Thanks to Dale and Karl, parents of students in our school, for stepping up and helping with coaching. I will also be helping with these two teams and am looking forward to a busy, rewarding season.
The grade 6/7 girls team will be running this season with Ms. Krannenberg as the coach. Thanks so much for helping out with these girls.
Playdays will be on Thursdays. As soon as we get the schedule, we'll let you know when you can come out after school and cheer on our students at their home games.
Friday 6 January 2012
This month's theme - Eric Carle - author
Mrs. Sullivan's kindergarten class has chosen to focus this month's theme on the written work of Eric Carle.
The mural shown at the right is a scene from "The Very Lonely Firefly", by Eric Carle. Eric has written many stories about animals and other natural creatures.
Take a minute to have a look at the colourful display outside Mrs. Sullivan's room and explore the school and public library for other books by Eric Carle.
The mural shown at the right is a scene from "The Very Lonely Firefly", by Eric Carle. Eric has written many stories about animals and other natural creatures.
Take a minute to have a look at the colourful display outside Mrs. Sullivan's room and explore the school and public library for other books by Eric Carle.
Thursday 5 January 2012
We need to be Warm in Winter!
I love opening up the school in the morning as it gives me a quiet opportunity to look at the children's work displayed on the bulletin boards in the hallway.
Today, this bulletin board made me smile. These works of art were created by Mrs. Moul's grade 1 class. The medium in which they chose to create these pieces of artwork makes them look and feel like real winter hats.
Please take a minute when you come through the school to have a quiet moment to reflect on the student's work posted on our bulletin boards.
Today, this bulletin board made me smile. These works of art were created by Mrs. Moul's grade 1 class. The medium in which they chose to create these pieces of artwork makes them look and feel like real winter hats.
Please take a minute when you come through the school to have a quiet moment to reflect on the student's work posted on our bulletin boards.
Wednesday 4 January 2012
Music is ALIVE and WELL at Gibsons Elementary!
This eager group of students are learning a variety of songs on the recorder. We are very fortunate to work in the front office as we get the daily enjoyment of music wafting down the hallway from the music room.
Any time we have a concert in our gym the community is invited to the performance. At both our Remembrance Day and Christmas concerts the choir and band played and sang a variety of songs. They are awesome! Thanks so much to our music teacher for ensuring that we have a good quality top performing group of students.
Any time we have a concert in our gym the community is invited to the performance. At both our Remembrance Day and Christmas concerts the choir and band played and sang a variety of songs. They are awesome! Thanks so much to our music teacher for ensuring that we have a good quality top performing group of students.
Tuesday 3 January 2012
BACK TO SCHOOL ! !
I can see from the entries on my blog that we were so busy with pre holiday events that I didn't have a minute to post the details.
Highlights:
A huge thank you to Mr. Detwiller, Mrs. Hourigan and Mrs. Fitchell for supporting our boys and girls volleyball teams. A big thank you to retired teacher Jim Gray for organizing the final tournament.
Our parent volunteers have got to be the best in the school district! The week before the break was full of great events for everyone. Their continued time and dedication to our school is immeasurable!
Our staff and students had a great final week enjoying all the festive options and activities.
We are now into what we call "prime learning time" between now and spring break. "Prime" because many of the ideas presented in class are new. It is a good time to get back into routines around sleeping and eating.
Everyone arrived back at school this morning in good spirits and happy to be reaquainted with friends and staff.
Highlights:
A huge thank you to Mr. Detwiller, Mrs. Hourigan and Mrs. Fitchell for supporting our boys and girls volleyball teams. A big thank you to retired teacher Jim Gray for organizing the final tournament.
Our parent volunteers have got to be the best in the school district! The week before the break was full of great events for everyone. Their continued time and dedication to our school is immeasurable!
Our staff and students had a great final week enjoying all the festive options and activities.
We are now into what we call "prime learning time" between now and spring break. "Prime" because many of the ideas presented in class are new. It is a good time to get back into routines around sleeping and eating.
Everyone arrived back at school this morning in good spirits and happy to be reaquainted with friends and staff.
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