Our Weekly Spelling List - Week Thirty-Three(Quiz will be next Monday)
Grade One (position words) Grade Two (common misspelled words)
1. after 1. nice
2. before 2. many
3. first 3. goes
4. last 4. close
5. next 5. every
6. left 6. once
7. right 7. would
Day 147 and 148
Yes, we're combining last Friday with this Monday!
Indeed, this week is Education Week!
Tomorrow morning will be our annual "Open House" between 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Visitors are asked to bring in a half-dozen muffins or doughnuts or croissants.
Between 8:15 AM and 8:45 AM, you are welcome to visit the classroom.
Following this half-hour you are welcome to come over to the gym for breakfast.
You will be able to hear the choir sing and watch the dance showcase at that time.
I may not be around the classroom as I will have to "warm-up" with the choir.
Feel free to check out your child's folders.
Ask them to share some of their poetry with you.
Also feel free to check out our many class books along the shelf to the left as you enter the classroom.
Your child's page in each book will always be in the same location throughout all 50 or so books.
The girls' pages appear first in ABC order by first name.
The boys' work takes up the second half of each book, also in ABC order by first name.
Thank you, in advance, for coming out!
The class as it appeared after the children left for home.
The class earlier in the day during French class.
Some eager hands raise up in the air to respond to a question.
Avec Mme Pepe.
J'aime parle le francais.
The birthday girl from last week.
A cool looking young one.
With a starstruck haircut!
Last Friday was May 4th, Star Wars day..."May the fourth be with you!" Hehehe!
A cool looking shirt.
And another.
A third partner appears.
With his Darth Vader fleece.
Birthday treats!
Yum-yum!
"I'll just have one!"
Mr. Papineau with his Star Wars T.
Mrs. Montsion too!
Three proud girls with three cool drawings.
In our buddy class, we spot another "out of this world" shirt.
Colourful!
Now, you've gotta check out the socks!
Yoda!
Hey, we can't forget last week when we shaved Mr. Papineau's head!
Lots of students...
...get a turn.
With a huge audience!
One of ours holds the blades!
And another!
Still another!
Looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow morning!
Mr. Hamer OCT
Day 149
It's "Open House" day for Education Week.
That means it's time to get all that "lost and found" material out for the parents to peruse.
We also reminded the students to check over the assembled clothing closely at each recess.
Lots of unclaimed clothes, for sure.
The "muffin breakfast" in the gym.
Quite the crowd.
Fun happenings in EDP.
With fun friends.
The choir rehearses in the learning commons.
Before they head to the gym for their performance.
Rhythmic gymnastics proves popular.
With many interesting maneuvers.
Great props.
So well done.
Team work.
Flexible students.
Lots of joy.
Togetherness.
They learn their "lines".
Oh yeah!
You go, girls...and guys!
Their knees are younger than mine!
A great audience.
Enjoys the action.
Plenty of smiles.
From moms and dads.
Circle dance.
Yet another group.
All in sync.
How do they do it?
Your guess is as good as mine.
Hi parents and family members!
Fabulous!
Super moves.
Love the outfits.
So cheerful.
A proud moment.
Back in class, our "birthday girl" from the other day shares one of her gifts with us.
While classmates listen in.
With their folders...
...and their poems...
...on their desks...
...for the open house.
A happy little girl.
A smart little boy.
Solves a puzzle.
We love our poetry.
And we love to share it with others.
Have a great evening everyone!
Mr. Hamer OCT
Day 150
With busy evenings this past week, I am only getting caught up on the blog over the weekend.
It's fun having a mad scientist in the classroom.
This only means that he is an inquisitive young lad!
Some of the girls with their poetry.
They are proud of their writing.
Tons of creativity abounds.
Love the jacket!
And the shirt.
Even though it is Education Week...
...we continue with our regular schedule.
Which means a visit to the Learning Commons on a Wednesday.
For us to exchange our library books.
Lots of interesting selections.
Fun reads.
We love literature!
Check out my book!
A relaxing atmosphere.
Even more relaxing.
Plenty of seating opportunities.
A "round table" discussion.
Time for creative play.
Lots of Lego.
A colourful Makerspace.
Cool creations.
All around.
Check out what I made.
Looking good.
Every Wednesday, the teachers have a salad lunch.
Those who sign up bring in a different item each week.
Yum, yum!
In French class.
The boys and girls ready for their French skits.
Getting all doctored up!
Teamwork.
Sharing of ideas.
A future medical practitioner!
More photos from the Dance Showcase.
Collaboration.
The dancers put on the showcase again in the afternoon.
This allowed all of the pupils who did not attend the Open House breakfast with their parents to see the showcase.
The girls are ready.
An aerial shot.
Check in later tomorrow when I will share with you the activities on the Thursday and the Friday of Education Week.
All the best, Mr. Hamer OCT
Day 151
Thursday of Education Week found us in the Learning Commons.
Invited by the Grade Six students.
Who have been learning to code.
They worked in groups.
Where they created video games.
With each game following a theme.
The teams created these wonderful displays.
Which exhibited their fine caliber work beautifully.
The Learning Commons was all set up for us.
So-o-o...here we go!
Off to the races.
With exceptional computer games.
Tremendous creativity.
Total focus.
Total concentration.
Demonstrating fine listening skills.
Having fun in groups on the carpet.
And...at the long table.
The phone's for you, mom!
Many teaching/learning opportunities.
Fine motor control practise.
Lending a helping hand when requested.
Looks just like a fund-raising telethon to me! Hehehe!
Even teacher, Ms. Michelle, gets in on the act.
Cool screen characters.
Lots of options within the games.
Too busy to turn around and look at the camera!
Learning about space.
"How much do you wish to pledge?" (big grin)
Older students assisting younger ones.
Illuminating.
Smiles all around!
Thank you to our Grade Six friends for a fun day!
Check in later this evening for an account of Mr. Hamer's day away from school with the choir. Until then! Mr. Hamer OCT
Day 152
On the Friday, many choirs assembled for a board wide musical celebration.
We spot one of the 11 east end choirs in rehearsal.
An artsy image of some of our choir members awaiting their rehearsal time.
Notre Dame High School played host to the event for the east end students.
Fifteen schools participated at the west end location.
For a total of 26 schools in all.
This is such a great opportunity for the choirs to showcase their wonderful talents.
Another image of our group.
Mrs. Blackmore, Ms. Samia and our parent volunteer, Heather.
The choirs came in different sizes.
Different apparel as well.
For the finale, the parents came up on the stage.
While the "massed choir" sang from their seats in the auditorium.
The foyer of the high school.
Displaying the flags of the homeland of many of their students.
A lovely display in the hall.
Beautiful art.
Creative students, for sure.
Ms. Lucy, our educational assistant who accompanied us on the trip sent me the following few images, including this one with the "OCSB ARTS" sign on the stage edge.
An "off stage" view.
From back stage.
We are so proud of our choristers.
The parents on the stage.
Our singers in their seats.
Our Grade Two classmates will be able to join the choir next school year!
Just a reminder that both of our field trips take place this coming Wednesday, May 16th. Our Grade One pupils will be visiting the Museum of Science and Technology along with Mrs. Bellamy, Mrs. Gillam and Mrs. Akle. We have four volunteers for this trip...much appreciated. I will accompany the Grade Two field trip as we have more grade twos than grade ones and this trip is in the great outdoors where my supervision will be required. We have two volunteers for this trip...also greatly appreciated. Here is the note Mrs. Roche passed around to the Grade Two teachers for their parent volunteers.
"Dear Parent Volunteers, Thank you for volunteering for our field trip to Gatineau Park on May 16th. Please meet us at 9:45 AM at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, 33 Scott Road, Chelsea, Quebec, telephone (819) 827-2020. (You could also meet us in the morning at the school at 9:15 and simply follow the school bus in your car.) Our bus will leave the school promptly following attendance at 9:15 AM. Our workshop starts as soon as we arrive at the visitor centre. We will be leaving the park at 1:15 PM to return to the school. Please dress for the weather!"
Also note that this coming Friday, May 18th is a PD Day.
7. right 7. would
Day 147 and 148
Yes, we're combining last Friday with this Monday!
Indeed, this week is Education Week!
Tomorrow morning will be our annual "Open House" between 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Visitors are asked to bring in a half-dozen muffins or doughnuts or croissants.
Between 8:15 AM and 8:45 AM, you are welcome to visit the classroom.
Following this half-hour you are welcome to come over to the gym for breakfast.
You will be able to hear the choir sing and watch the dance showcase at that time.
I may not be around the classroom as I will have to "warm-up" with the choir.
Feel free to check out your child's folders.
Ask them to share some of their poetry with you.
Also feel free to check out our many class books along the shelf to the left as you enter the classroom.
Your child's page in each book will always be in the same location throughout all 50 or so books.
The girls' pages appear first in ABC order by first name.
The boys' work takes up the second half of each book, also in ABC order by first name.
Thank you, in advance, for coming out!
The class as it appeared after the children left for home.
The class earlier in the day during French class.
Some eager hands raise up in the air to respond to a question.
Avec Mme Pepe.
J'aime parle le francais.
The birthday girl from last week.
A cool looking young one.
With a starstruck haircut!
Last Friday was May 4th, Star Wars day..."May the fourth be with you!" Hehehe!
A cool looking shirt.
And another.
A third partner appears.
With his Darth Vader fleece.
Birthday treats!
Yum-yum!
"I'll just have one!"
Mr. Papineau with his Star Wars T.
Mrs. Montsion too!
Three proud girls with three cool drawings.
In our buddy class, we spot another "out of this world" shirt.
Colourful!
Now, you've gotta check out the socks!
Yoda!
Hey, we can't forget last week when we shaved Mr. Papineau's head!
Lots of students...
...get a turn.
With a huge audience!
One of ours holds the blades!
And another!
Still another!
Looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow morning!
Mr. Hamer OCT
Day 149
It's "Open House" day for Education Week.
That means it's time to get all that "lost and found" material out for the parents to peruse.
We also reminded the students to check over the assembled clothing closely at each recess.
Lots of unclaimed clothes, for sure.
The "muffin breakfast" in the gym.
Quite the crowd.
Fun happenings in EDP.
With fun friends.
The choir rehearses in the learning commons.
Before they head to the gym for their performance.
Rhythmic gymnastics proves popular.
With many interesting maneuvers.
Great choreography.
Great props.
So well done.
Team work.
Flexible students.
Lots of joy.
Togetherness.
They learn their "lines".
Oh yeah!
You go, girls...and guys!
Their knees are younger than mine!
A great audience.
Enjoys the action.
Plenty of smiles.
From moms and dads.
Circle dance.
Yet another group.
All in sync.
How do they do it?
Your guess is as good as mine.
Hi parents and family members!
Fabulous!
Super moves.
Love the outfits.
So cheerful.
A proud moment.
Back in class, our "birthday girl" from the other day shares one of her gifts with us.
While classmates listen in.
With their folders...
...and their poems...
...on their desks...
...for the open house.
A happy little girl.
A smart little boy.
Solves a puzzle.
We love our poetry.
And we love to share it with others.
Have a great evening everyone!
Mr. Hamer OCT
Day 150
With busy evenings this past week, I am only getting caught up on the blog over the weekend.
It's fun having a mad scientist in the classroom.
This only means that he is an inquisitive young lad!
Some of the girls with their poetry.
They are proud of their writing.
Tons of creativity abounds.
Love the jacket!
And the shirt.
Even though it is Education Week...
...we continue with our regular schedule.
Which means a visit to the Learning Commons on a Wednesday.
For us to exchange our library books.
Lots of interesting selections.
Fun reads.
We love literature!
Check out my book!
A relaxing atmosphere.
Even more relaxing.
Plenty of seating opportunities.
A "round table" discussion.
Time for creative play.
Lots of Lego.
A colourful Makerspace.
Cool creations.
All around.
Check out what I made.
Looking good.
Every Wednesday, the teachers have a salad lunch.
Those who sign up bring in a different item each week.
Yum, yum!
In French class.
The boys and girls ready for their French skits.
Getting all doctored up!
Teamwork.
Sharing of ideas.
A future medical practitioner!
More photos from the Dance Showcase.
Collaboration.
The dancers put on the showcase again in the afternoon.
This allowed all of the pupils who did not attend the Open House breakfast with their parents to see the showcase.
The girls are ready.
An aerial shot.
Check in later tomorrow when I will share with you the activities on the Thursday and the Friday of Education Week.
All the best, Mr. Hamer OCT
Day 151
Thursday of Education Week found us in the Learning Commons.
Invited by the Grade Six students.
Who have been learning to code.
They worked in groups.
Where they created video games.
With each game following a theme.
The teams created these wonderful displays.
Which exhibited their fine caliber work beautifully.
The Learning Commons was all set up for us.
So-o-o...here we go!
Off to the races.
With exceptional computer games.
Tremendous creativity.
Total focus.
Total concentration.
Demonstrating fine listening skills.
Having fun in groups on the carpet.
And...at the long table.
The phone's for you, mom!
Many teaching/learning opportunities.
Fine motor control practise.
Lending a helping hand when requested.
Looks just like a fund-raising telethon to me! Hehehe!
Even teacher, Ms. Michelle, gets in on the act.
Cool screen characters.
Lots of options within the games.
Too busy to turn around and look at the camera!
Learning about space.
"How much do you wish to pledge?" (big grin)
Older students assisting younger ones.
Illuminating.
Smiles all around!
Thank you to our Grade Six friends for a fun day!
Check in later this evening for an account of Mr. Hamer's day away from school with the choir. Until then! Mr. Hamer OCT
Day 152
On the Friday, many choirs assembled for a board wide musical celebration.
We spot one of the 11 east end choirs in rehearsal.
An artsy image of some of our choir members awaiting their rehearsal time.
Notre Dame High School played host to the event for the east end students.
Fifteen schools participated at the west end location.
For a total of 26 schools in all.
This is such a great opportunity for the choirs to showcase their wonderful talents.
Another image of our group.
Mrs. Blackmore, Ms. Samia and our parent volunteer, Heather.
The choirs came in different sizes.
Different apparel as well.
For the finale, the parents came up on the stage.
While the "massed choir" sang from their seats in the auditorium.
The foyer of the high school.
Displaying the flags of the homeland of many of their students.
A lovely display in the hall.
Beautiful art.
Creative students, for sure.
Hey, that's Mr. Hamer reflected in the glass!
Ms. Lucy, our educational assistant who accompanied us on the trip sent me the following few images, including this one with the "OCSB ARTS" sign on the stage edge.
An "off stage" view.
From back stage.
We are so proud of our choristers.
The parents on the stage.
Our singers in their seats.
Our Grade Two classmates will be able to join the choir next school year!
Just a reminder that both of our field trips take place this coming Wednesday, May 16th. Our Grade One pupils will be visiting the Museum of Science and Technology along with Mrs. Bellamy, Mrs. Gillam and Mrs. Akle. We have four volunteers for this trip...much appreciated. I will accompany the Grade Two field trip as we have more grade twos than grade ones and this trip is in the great outdoors where my supervision will be required. We have two volunteers for this trip...also greatly appreciated. Here is the note Mrs. Roche passed around to the Grade Two teachers for their parent volunteers.
"Dear Parent Volunteers, Thank you for volunteering for our field trip to Gatineau Park on May 16th. Please meet us at 9:45 AM at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, 33 Scott Road, Chelsea, Quebec, telephone (819) 827-2020. (You could also meet us in the morning at the school at 9:15 and simply follow the school bus in your car.) Our bus will leave the school promptly following attendance at 9:15 AM. Our workshop starts as soon as we arrive at the visitor centre. We will be leaving the park at 1:15 PM to return to the school. Please dress for the weather!"
Also note that this coming Friday, May 18th is a PD Day.
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