Art in the Classroom

This week we were fortunate enough to welcome into our classroom Claire Sparling. (Visit her website : http://csparling.ca/)  Claire is textile artist. She designs costumes and clothing. She talked to our class about using textiles to represent things and preferences. The students were asked to represent themselves using shape, colour and texture.

Here's what they came up with :

The students were very proud of their projects. Here's what a few of them had to said :

- It was fun. I like to do arts and crafts. I got to make clothes on a doll and stick fabric on. - Bella

- It gave me an artistic idea. When I grow up I want to be an artistic girl. It was a cool project because I got to pick material with cool designs. - Haley

- Fun. Interesting that you can get your feelings out and people get to know you by what you like, what you do, like your hobbies. - Aidan

- Spread your feelings, do what you want. You can do what every you want, what ever you feel like. - Jacob

- It was fun designing was sort of difficult because I have to think of why I picked those designs and colours. - Cael

- It was really fun. It was like Guess Who? You had to guess who was who. - Gracie

Where did September go?

I can't believe we're already well into October. September has been a whirlwind of excitement. We've been busy learning about all sorts of great things.

STEW and FRUIT SALAD

We've made stew and a fruit salad to end our French unit on Fruits and Vegetables.
We have some aspiring chefs! Yummy!

CROSS-COUNTRY











A group of students from our classroom participated in Cross-country running the past few weeks. Congratulations! You all did GREAT!

THE FARM

Laying Chickens

Beef Calf

Let's not forget our trip to the farm.  We learned so much and saw even more! Who would have thought that if you chewed wheat grains you could make gum?

Cross-Country Meets

  

 

Grade 4 & 5 students are invited to join the school's cross-country team in the up-coming running meets on :

Mini Meet* - Wednesday, September 19, 4:00 pm @ St. James Public Library

Mini Meet* - Wednesday, September 26, 4:00 pm @ St. James Public Library

Divisional Meet** - Thursday, October 3, 4:15 pm @ Assiniboine Park


For more information, you can consult M. Sénécal's blog.

* Students will be leaving at 3:20 pm and walking to the St. James Library for their 4:00 pm meets. Parents are asked to pick up their children on the south side of the St. James Public Library at 4:10 pm.

** Students will be bused to Assiniboine Park.

Field Trip to the Farm

Field Trip date : Thursday, September 13th.

We're heading to the farm! Here are a few things to remember to pack and ready for the trip.

1. Dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared for any change. It is suggested to bring a jacket as we will be out in open areas.

2. Wear closed shoes. NO SANDALS or CROCS. We will be asked to step on a foot sanitizer sponge when entering and exiting the barns.

3. Bring a nut-less and litter-less lunch with drink including a snack for the morning and afternoon. **Milk will be provided to all students by Dairy Farmers of Manitoba**

4. Bring any medication/puffer in case of allergies/asthma.

Last, but not least, be ready for a great time!

Bonne rentrée!

BONJOUR LES AMIS!

It's that time again! It's the start of a brand new year! I hope that everyone had a great summer and I can't wait to hear about all the wonderful things you did over the holidays. I've been busy planning and preparing fun activities for us this year.

Nous allons nous amuser cette année!