Star light, star bright

For the past few days, the students have been presenting their constellations projects. They are out of this world! I especially loved hearing about the origin of the constellation, especially the myths and legends associated with them. It's pretty cool to think there are 88 constellations up in our sky!


Monday's Awesome

Rocking a baby

Alright, maybe she's not exactly a baby anymore, but I do enjoy rocking my little girl every night before bedtime. Snuggling and singing is the best part of my day. I don't even mind that we've gone from one song to four (she is a master manipulator!) since I know this special time won't last forever. It is totally precious and totally AWESOME!

Today's awesome

When someone smiles with their eyes

I love a great smile as much as the next person, but there is just something about seeing someone smile with their eyes. Their whole face lights up and in that moment you know have experienced someone else's true happiness. So go ahead and SMEYES, you just might make someone's day! AWESOME!

S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E

Thursday was the big spelling bee and I would like to congratulate Katarina, Sarah and Caitlin for their hard work in preparing for it. You all did an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G job and the whole class was very proud of you!


Thursday's awesome

Getting a cheque in the mail

Bill - Bill - Bill - Cheque! AWESOME!

Friday's awesome

Chocolate fondue

Strawberries, bananas, apples, Lindt chocolate... Best. Dessert. Ever. AWESOME!

Snowshoeing!!!!

At the end of the day, Mrs. Stiff took the students out snowshoeing. It's pretty cool when you think that this was one of the methods of transportation of early Aboriginals. I can't wait to hear about your adventures tomorrow!

Today's awesome

Reading the last book in a series

Woohoo! There are few things I love more than finishing a series that you have thoroughly enjoyed reading. Speaking of which, I better get going... Titanic: Book 3 is sending me an S.O.S. as we speak! I better go, I can't wait to find out how this one ends. I'm on pins and needles. AWESOME!

Family Literacy Day

In anticipation of Family Literacy Day on Friday, today, Councillor Hubley visited our school and read the book "How Full is your Bucket?" by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer. This book demonstrates how our actions and words impact ourselves and each other, both positively and negatively. I am glad to say that I have a class full of bucket fillers!

Today's awesome

Hearing your song of the moment on the radio

I know you've been there. All of a sudden a smile spreads across your face, you crank up the radio and sing aloud whether you know the lyrics or not. 3:39 seconds of pure AWESOME!

PS in case you are wondering, my song of the moment is by one of my favourite singer's Gavin Degraw "Not Over You"

What is the biggest problem in the world today?

A couple of weeks ago, I asked the students what the biggest problem in the world was. We brainstormed a huge list of ideas and began to formulate our own opinions on the matter. We have been reading books about Social Justice; poverty, war, discrimination, slavery, global warming, human rights violations, etc. While these are not always easy books to read (especially when they don't have the happy ending we long for!), they all provide us with signs of hope for the future. When I look around the classroom, I see my very own signs of hope through your words and more importantly your actions. You have the ability to change the world, together we can all make a difference :)

Beginning of the week awesome

The sound of a bird chirping in the middle of Winter

Such a beautiful sound, especially when you least expect it. Look up in the sky, chirp, chirp...AWESOME!

Lawren Harris MART

Using the famous Group of Seven artist Lawren Harris' work as inspiration, the students created their very own MART (short for Math Art). They created beautiful images of the Arctic using angular lines. Once complete, they identified and measured acute, obtuse, straight and right angles within their works of art. I think they turned out beautifully! It just goes to show you how Math can truly be found everywhere!

Looks like I owe you some awesomeness... Again...

Wednesday Awesome

Hearing your baby's heartbeat

Dup-dup..Dup-Dup...Dup-dup... AWESOME!

Thursday awesome

National Popcorn Day

Who knew this existed? Well, I can tell you it does and the date is January 19th. The theater's say it is the most POPular day of the year. AWESOME!

End of the week awesome

The Magic Bag

Sore back? Aching neck? No problem. Magic Bag to the rescue. Less than 2 minutes in the microwave and it is ready to soothe my pain. Awwwww..AWESOME!

Snow Day!

I had a very lovely, albeit quiet, day with the three students who decided to come to class :) We got caught up on some work and spent lots of time in the computer lab! We missed the rest of you though, can't wait to see you again soon!

Snow Day Awesome

Not being alone on a snow day

I got nervous as I was outside on duty this morning and not one person from our class showed up. Just as I began to feel rejected, I walked in to see a smiling face, quickly followed by two more :) Getting to spend a snow day with 3 fantastic students? AWESOME!