Welcome to Classoom 6/7-Long

My teaching colleague and friend Angela Burr has been recognized on the national level with a Certificate of Achievement through the  Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence in STEM program.   Ms. Burr was recognized for her creative and innovative teaching methods that spark student interest and inquiry-based learning, and often involve community experts who come into her classroom to share their expertise and knowledge.   I have had the opportunity to work with Angela on many of her class projects, and know first-hand the time, effort, thought and loving-care that she puts into her job as an educator. To read more about the award, click HERE to link to an article on the HPEDSB website.

After a brief hiccup (bus company had the wrong day), students in 6/7-L and 7/8-F had a fantastic day on June 11th, making life-long memories with their friends at Canada's Wonderland. I wanted to extend a huge thank you to our volunteer parents.  Without you, trips like this would never be possible.  You have helped to provide a wonderful experience for our as they celebrate the end of the school year.  Thank you so much for this.  

Our math specialist, Mrs. Wilson, brought in some Microbits, which are small electronic devices programmed to complete a variety of tasks by following code which is created by the students through a computer program.  We have been spending time recently, reviewing and practicing math skills through small-group math games.  Check out the pics below.

The graduation ceremony for our grade 8 students was held last Wednesday (the 19th).  Because some 6/7-ers are captured in the graduation video, while others have siblings that graduated, it has been requested that I post a link to it. Click HERE to see the graduation video. MTPS Principal Ms. Kerr delivers her speech at the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 19th.

Congratulation to Payge for receiving the Terrific Kid Award in an assembly at the school on June 7th.  Payge was recognized for her initiative, which includes her self-advocacy, self-motivation, curiosity, and perseverance.   Congratulation Payge.  Keep up the great work!

We have been working on a variety of art projects over the past couple of weeks, including perspective art and word art.  The students also put together some creative father's day art. The students have also been creating digital music through several online programs.