October 2 - 6

Learning Outcomes

Writing

Create written texts for a variety of audiences and purposes

Write to inform, explain, describe or report for a variety of audiences and purposes

Social Studies 

Recognize how an understanding of Canadian history and the stories of its peoples contributes to their sense of identity.

What Did Students Do?

Students watched videos, read stories, discussed events, and looked at timelines around residential schools and Orange Shirt Day.  They connected Phyllis Webstad's work with our school wide text, The Power of One.  In large and small group discussions students talked about how Phyllis Webstad was an example of The Power of One.  They discussed what Every Child Matters meant to them, why we observe Orange Shirt Day, and how they are working towards reconciliation. Students then wrote down their ideas into short paragraphs. 

Ask Your Child:

-How will you continue to work towards reconciliation now that Orange Shirt Day and The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are over?  

-How can you make a difference for Indigenous people?

-What did you learn about decimals this week?

-How do you read this number?  34 278 243.3

Coming Up:

October 9th        Thanksgiving Day, no school for staff or students

October 11th       School Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.