Outdoor Gym - BE PREPARED!

Students are required to have a pair of indoor shoes and outdoor footware (boots/shoes) to help cut down on the dirt being tracked around the school. 

Every Monday and Thursday, students will spend 40 minutes outside playing a variety of outdoor games during our outdoor gym times.  When the snow arrives, we will be sledding and skating regularly.  Every student must dress appropriately for outdoor gym which includes wearing:

• a hat
• gloves/mittens
• a scarf (when colder)
• snowpants & jacket
• proper winter boots

Students may also want to keep a spare pair of socks in their lockers in the event their socks get wet.
Being prepared for outdoor gym is an expectation that all students must meet.

Internet Safety Awareness Presentation

Yesterday the students attended an internet safety awareness presentation in the gym. Please ask your child what they learned and visit youthprivacy.ca for more information.

In class, we will begin discussing internet safety and appropriate use of technology.  Students will create a mock "Facebook" page (out of paper - not on-line!) and learn about respectful ways to communicate with others in the virtual world.

Grade 5 Bridge Building

The grade 5's tested their bridges today.  Bridges were built with popsicle sticks and white glue only.  Students demonstrated their understanding of structure by creating the bridge that would hold a load.  Every bridge was tested and the surviving bridges held 4kg and could have held more!   

This bridge didn't make it!

Look at all those weights!



Scientists in action



Remembrance Day in the Classroom

We have been researching Canadian War heroes in class.  Students chose a veteran to investigate and made a "Did You Know" information page about him/her.  Also, the artwork we have been working on has turned out beautifully and I've attached a photo for you all to enjoy.
I trust that you will take time to remember all the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our sake.  I encourage you to take in a Remembrance Day ceremony and invite you to remember with the ACES students in the gym from 9:30-10:30 on Thursday November 11th.