India

This week we just started our new unit on India. Watch for an announcement shortly regarding a trip to Indiatown.

Science World

The grade 6 classes will be visiting Science World in Vancouver this Friday. Because we will be taking the bus, we are limited to the amount of parents who can join us. While some parents will get to ride in separate vehicles, a few lucky ones will get to ride with the teachers on the bus. At Science World we will be taking in an Electricity workshop. Click here for directions.

Cross Country

It's hard to imagine that one week ago today we thought we might have to build another ark. Today's run at Bear Creek turned out beautifully.

Seaforth Armoury

We would like to extend a huge thanks to the great folks at Veterans Affairs Canada for hosting another successful Living History program at Vancouver's Seaforth Armoury. The grade 6 students learned more of Canada's conflict history with special attention on Vimy Ridge and the stories of soldiers, past and present. Students and parents are encouraged to send a note of thanks to this year's event organizer, Keith Black, for a very smooth running program. We also thank the parents who were able to chaperone the many groups.

Axé Capoeira

Today a group called Axé Capoeira visited our school and displayed an impressive mixture of dance, martial arts and music. Check out their website.

Electric Jeopardy

If you have PowerPoint, you may wish to try this neat study tool to help you with some of the electricity concepts. If you don't have PowerPoint, you can download this free viewer to the show. I've also tried--with little success--to create an online study jeopardy of the presentation.

Living History

Each year Veterans Affairs Canada hosts a very popular Living History program in Vancouver at the Seafourth Armoury (map 1650 Burrard Street). This is an excellent program as each year it is very highly enjoyed by all the students. We will be attending this Wednesday, October 24, 2007.

Program:

• 8:50am leave school
• 10:00am (estimate) arrive at Seaforth Armoury to browse exhibits (have snack before)
  
• 11:00am begin program (film, play, veteran chat)
• 1:00pm have lunch and depart for school
  

Click here for directions.

Biclycle Helmets

Mr. Fernhout came to speak last Friday about the importance of bicycle helmets. Ask your child about what happened to the two melons which were dropped to simulate a bicycle accident.

Check out this link for more information with respect to bicycle helmet safety.

Histoires en action!

French DVDs are now available at our school library. This is a great way to practice with our French curriculum. You might also just want to sing along with the singers.

Living History

There is a slight chance of a Remembrance Day field trip for this coming Wednesday, October 24, 2007. If so, we would need parent drivers for this day to spend the day with us in Vancouver. If you would be able to come (again it's depends on if the event organizers can sqeeze us in), we'd love to hear from you. We'll hopefully have a confirmation by Friday.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Click image for parent-teacher interview times.

Cross Country Postponed

Our cross country run will be postponed one week. Please watch for more announcements in today's Pulse. Class will proceed Thursday as a regular day; students are expected to be in attendance.

Stave Falls: The Power House

We spent the day at the Power House at Stave Falls just outside of Mission. Talk to your child about what he/she saw there today. Thanks to all the parents who helped out today!

Students overlooking the main turbines at the Power House

Observing the transfer of energy

Enjoying lunch at Stave Lake

Experiencing a transformation: electrical to motion energy

Mr. A 'creates' electricity

Sun Day

Today we appreciated the uncharacteristic gift of sunshine for a very appropriate day (sunglasses day). This is a reminder that we will be leaving for Stave Lake this Monday for our electricity field trip. 6E still could use an extra driver.

Bible Review Test

Follow this link to find the online Bible study document.

Head Lice

Please refer to this letter that will be sent home Tuesday regarding an important announcement regarding head lice.

Internet Safety

Just before the Thanksgiving weekend, our teaching staff had the opportunity to attend a seris of professional development workshops in Lynden, WA. One of the ones I attended was on the culture of the internet and what adults should know about where their kids are spending more and more of their time. Here are some good internet safety resources you may wish to check out. Additionally, you can also check out my online notes from the workshop. Some facts may surprise and even shock you.

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