Friday, April 12, 2019

Friday April 12 in Joy Pod

Joy Pod learners continue to amaze us each and every day!   A couple of quotes overheard during learning this week:

             As students were signing out new book club books   "I can't wait to get back to class to start reading!"
   
                During a writing lesson when students were asked  what does writing look like, sound like and feel                 like?  The teacher said it would be great to see pencils  writing so hard that smoke is coming out of them.

            A student responded "That is just like when we are mathematicians and solving math problems"
Reading Each Day is IMPORTANT  Check out the infographic to see what home reading can do:
Please remind your child to return their home reading books and exchange it for another "good fit" book.

Please return all Learning Commons books that are overdue
Mrs. Carde  will be (if she hasn't already) overdue notices.

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BOOK ORDERS: DUE FRIDAY!!!

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Physical Education: Students continued with our gymnastics unit during their physical education classes.  We encourage students to wear loose, comfortable clothing to help with movement during this unit.  Gymnastics will continue into next week so students who are at the Science Centre this week will not miss out on the fun. 
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BOTTLE CAPS:
Please continue to think of Joy Pod when you are recycling your bottle cap lids.  We are happy to have any colour of lid (Black, Brown, Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Orange plastic lids.  Thank you in advance!

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Lunch:  The school has been trying something different at lunch since returning from Spring Break.  The students have 15 minutes of quiet time to eat at the beginning of lunch. This is to help lunchroom supervisors take attendance, get milk handed out for those students who are in the milk program and allow the students time to concentrate on getting food into their bellies.  If you are finding your child is still not eating their lunch, please let your responsibility teacher know.  After 15 minutes of quiet eating time, students who are finished eating can watch a video, read a book and then head outside for some fresh air until lunch is over.

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Open Minds Inquiry Field Trips-Volunteer Sign-Up

  •  Vivo Open Minds Inquiry group  has been discussing "how does our body work when we play?" and "how does our mind work when we play?" Ms. Chang will be taking her group to Vivo Center June 10-14th.  Forms will be coming home soon but here is the sign up genius for volunteer opportunities... https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4EACAF2DA5FA7-vivo
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If you have questions regarding attendance or require the extended absence form, please access the following link:


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Upcoming Dates:

April 12-18: Gymnastics (taught during our physical education classes) 
April 18: Fun Lunch (Dominoes Pizza)
Last day with Joy pod student teachers
April 18 Baby Visit Chickadee
April 19: No School (Good Friday)
April 22: No School (Easter Monday/ PD Day)
April 23 Fun Snack (Pretzel)
April 25: Spring Picture Day
April 29: Puppet Residency Begins 
May 2 Fun Lunch
May 3 Peace Assembly  (watching)
May 7 Fun Snack
May 9 Baby Visit Chickadee
May 15 Baby visits in Tamarack and Aspen
May 16 Fun Lunch
May 17 Pd Day no school
May 17 Victoria Day no school
May 21 Fun Snack
May 23 Student Led Learning Walk

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Volunteer Opportunities in April and May
We are always open and happy to welcome volunteers into Joy Pod.  If you are available Monday - Thursday mornings we would love for you to visit the link below and sign up.   All volunteers must have a current Police Clearance on file at the school.

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