We hope your family. had a lovely spring break! We have been impressed with the way students have adjusted after being away for two weeks, and we’ve quickly gotten back ‘into the swing of things’. These next few months of school will be busy ones, with many fun activities planned!
Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up:
Math: finishing up decimals and beginning patterns and algebra in the next week
Writing: finishing poetry and starting comparative writing
Social Studies: immigration
Science: force, motion & simple machines & growing potatoes for sustainability unit
Reading: comparing texts using R.A.C.C.E.
Bible: Easter
P.E.: Preparing for upcoming track meet
Kleenex Boxes Needed: We have run out of Kleenex!. If you can send one in, it would be greatly appreciated!
Bake Sale on April 8th: Join us for a bake sale on April 8th to support the Grade 6 graduation event! All treats will be available for just $2 each. Your contributions will help make this special day memorable for our students. Thanks for your support!
✨ You’re Invited to an Enchanting Evening of Art! ✨: Prepare to be captivated by an unforgettable night of creativity and inspiration! Our talented Grade 4-6 students have poured their hearts into masterpieces that will amaze and delight. Bring your family and friends and immerse yourselves in a magical world of colour, imagination, and artistic expression.
🌟 Art Gala Details
📅 Date: Monday, April 28th
📍 Location: The Chapel
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Frozen: Highroad Theatre Company will be performing Frozen Jr. on April 10th, 11th and 12th. Tickets are available online http://www.highroadacademy.com and there are lots of tickets left for families to come and see the show. Some of the elementary classes will be seeing a dress rehearsal this Friday, April 4th, however, there will be a few special additions to the ticketed shows that the students won’t be seeing this Friday. We hope you all will come and support the high school students who have been working so hard all year to bring you an amazing show.
Upcoming Dates:
April 8 – Grade 6 Bake Sale ($2)
April 16 – Jersey Day
April 17 – Easter Chapel (8:55 start)
April 18 – Good Friday
April 21 – Easter Monday
April 25 – PD Day
April 28 – Art Gala in chapel from 6:00 – 7:30
We’ve made it to spring break! We had a great week here in the Grade 5 classroom!
Planting Potatoes: This week, we planted seed potatoes, and these will help us with our final Science project about sustainability. As spring goes on, the potatoes will start to grow, and we’ll harvest them in June. How exciting! I also have some photos of everyone planting.
Poetry Unit: We finished poetry slam portion of our poetry unit! Students did an amazing job reciting poems and it was fun to see them bring these poems to life!
Upcoming Dates:
March 15 – March 30 – Spring break
March 31st – Back to School!
April 8 – Grade 6 Bake Sale ($2)
April 15 – Jersey Day
April 17 – Easter Chapel (8:55 start)
April 18 – Good Friday
April 21 – Easter Monday
April 25 – PD Day
April 28 – Art Gala
Photos for you to enjoy…
We wish you a wonderful spring break and we look forward to seeing your beautiful kids in a couple of weeks!
What a whirlwind of fun we had this week! Our amazing teachers dove headfirst into “Staff Spirit Week,” and the kids were absolutely loving the daily surprises. Each morning brought a new and exciting theme, making for a week filled with laughter and connection. We have one final week before spring break, and there are a few things to note for our last few days before the break.
Oh Canada Dress Up on Wednesday – On Wednesday, March 12th, the school will be celebrating Oh Canada day, and students are encouraged to dress in red and white. It’s a great opportunity to show our Canadian pride!
Early Dismissal & Interim Report Cards on Friday, March 14th: School will finish at 11:30 next Friday and students will bring home interim reports.
Upcoming Dates:
March 12 – Oh Canada Dress Up
March 15 – March 30 – Spring break
March 31st – Back to School!
April 8 – Grade 6 Bake Sale ($2)
April 15 – Jersey Day
April 17 – Easter Chapel (8:55 start)
April 18 – Good Friday
April 21 – Easter Monday
April 25 – PD Day
April 28 – Art Gala
Enjoy some photos from this week – Mrs. Roorda’s Alternate Career (and one she actually does) – a singer in a jazz band! Students ‘made’ sedimentary rocks this week and they finished their Canva Respiratory System posters!
We had a great week here in the Grade 5 classroom! It was a busy week with a special visit (see below), a new Science unit and Pink Shirt Day. Below are a few things for you to note:
Class Photos on Monday!
Roots of Empathy: We have been SO lucky to have Mrs. Shortridge and baby Elenor visit our classroom! During these special visits, Mrs. Shortridge takes the students through a program called Roots of Empathy. This program teaches students about empathy by exploring the experiences of a baby’s development. Through these visits, students learn to recognize and understand emotions, fostering compassion and improving their social skills.
Math Mayhem: Join us for an exciting Math Mayhem event on March 4th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, where families can enjoy a night filled with fun math games hosted by our amazing Grade 10-12 students! This is a fantastic opportunity to win awesome prizes while fostering a love for math in a lively atmosphere. We encourage families to participate together, as it’s guaranteed to be a blast for everyone! Please remember that students must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be dropped off unattended at this event.
Pay to Wear Casual on Tuesday: $2 for elementary to support our missions team heading to Guatemala over spring break.
Upcoming Dates:
March 4th – Math Mayhem
March 4th – Pay to Wear Casual Missions Team Fundraiser $2
March 12th – Canada Dress Up Day
March 14th – Last Day of School before spring break, 11:30 dismissal
Have a great weekend!
Photos from our new Science unit on the Rock Cycle:
We hope you all had a fantastic long weekend filled with fun and relaxation! As we dive back into our busy week, we’re excited to share all the wonderful things happening in our classroom. With spring break just three short weeks away, we have a lot to wrap up and some exciting activities planned! Here are a few important updates and reminders for you to note…
Missions: We would love to raise $10,000 in the month of February. Please donate by buying bricks at the office ($10/each) and adding them to school (on the bulletin board by Mr. Morris’ office). Here is a video from some of the students going on the trip explaining what we are doing: https://vimeo.com/1055351815 or https://www.highroadacademy.com/myhra/news
Pink Shirt Day: Join us for Pink Shirt Day this Wednesday! Wear your favourite pink shirt as we come together in our elementary classrooms to celebrate kindness and inclusion. We’ll participate in activities that emphasize showing God’s love to others through our actions and how we treat our classmates. Let’s spread positivity and support one another! 💖
Track & Field: We are starting our track and field unit, want to be well-prepared for our track meet in May (more information coming after spring break). We will be outdoors to practice for a few events. Students are welcome to bring leggings, sweatpants and sweatshirts to help keep them warm while outdoors.
Math Mayhem: Join us for an exciting Math Mayhem event on March 4th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, where families can enjoy a night filled with fun math games hosted by our amazing Grade 10-12 students! This is a fantastic opportunity to win awesome prizes while fostering a love for math in a lively atmosphere. We encourage families to participate together, as it’s guaranteed to be a blast for everyone! Please remember that students must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be dropped off unattended at this event.
Upcoming Dates:
February 26th – Pink Shirt Day
March 4th – Math Mayhem
March 4th – Pay to Wear Casual Missions Team Fundraiser $2
March 12th – Career Dress Up Day
March 14th – Last Day of School before spring break, 11:30 dismissal
Have a great weekend!
Please send cardboard for an art project. I’d love it by this Friday,
Thank you.
We had a great week here in the Grade Five classroom! Here are a few things coming up, and a look at the old folks in our classroom!
Missions: We would love to raise $10,000 in the month of February. Please donate by buying bricks at the office ($10/each) and adding them to school (on the bulletin board by Mr. Morris’ office). Here is a video from some of the students going on the trip explaining what we are doing: https://vimeo.com/1055351815 or https://www.highroadacademy.com/myhra/news
Tickets for Frozen are on Sale Now!
Calling All Cardboard: We are starting a new art project that needs cardboard. It needs to be thin enough to cut with student scissors. Please send some on Tuesday or Wednesday if you have any extras!
Math Mayhem: Join us for an exciting Math Mayhem event on March 4th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, where families can enjoy a night filled with fun math games hosted by our amazing Grade 10-12 students! This is a fantastic opportunity to win awesome prizes while fostering a love for math in a lively atmosphere. We encourage families to participate together, as it’s guaranteed to be a blast for everyone! Please remember that students must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be dropped off unattended at this event.
Upcoming Dates:
February 14th – Pro D Day
February 17th – Family Day
February 26th – Pink Shirt Day
March 4th – Math Mayhem
March 4th – Pay to Wear Casual Missions Team Fundraiser $2
March 12th – Career Dress Up Day
March 14th – Last Day of School before spring break, 11:30 dismissal
Have a great weekend!
Photos from 100 Day:
Good morning and happy Friday! It has been CHILLY this week…I’m so glad we’ve gotten to have a little bit of time outside. Thank you for ensuring your kiddos have jackets with them!
A few things coming up…
Celebrating 100 Days of School on February 13th: Dress up like you’re 100!
Missions Stuffed Animal Collection: During the month of February the missions team is collecting new and used small stuffed animals. You will be able to drop these off in the lobby.
Valentine’s Day: In Grade 5 some students hand out Valentine’s Cards, while others don’t. On Thursday, Feb 13th students will dress up like they are 100 & also be able to hand out Valentine’s cards. I will send home a student list today.
Upcoming Dates:
February 13th – 100th Day of School
February 14th – Pro D Day
February 17th – Family Day
February 26th – Pink Shirt Day
Have a great weekend!
Please remind your child to bring a jacket tomorrow. We have indoor recess in this weather, but we like to give students a few moments outside to get fresh air. Without a jacket, your child cannot go outside for a break. I have asked them all to bring a jacket tomorrow!
Good Morning,
We’ve had another great week of school! Here are a few updates for the coming weeks.
Celebrating 100 Days of School on February 13th: Dress up like you’re 100!
Missions Stuffed Animal Collection: During the month of February the missions team is collecting new and used small stuffed animals. You will be able to drop these off in the lobby.
Pay-to-Wear Casual: On Tuesday we will have a pay-to-wear casual day supporting the missions team. Elementary will pay $2 to wear casual.
Upcoming Dates:
January 28th – Missions Dessert Night 7pm
January 29th – Tacky Tourist Day
February 4th – Pay to Wear Casual $2
February 13th – 100th Day of School
February 14th – Pro D Day
February 17th – Family Day
February 26th – Pink Shirt Day
Have a great weekend!
