Selby Public School
Week Ahead: December 4th-8th, 2017
***Computer Science Education Week***
News and Notes
This week is Computer Science Education Week, and the "Hour of Code" - The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities, but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. Check out some tutorials and activities here.
Thank you to Kelly for her work organizing our Makerspace, which we will open to all classes this Friday (see Kelly's email for more details). Along with the ten iPads obtained through last Spring's technology grant, we have added some Lego Robotics, "Makey Makeys", a Dash & Dot kit, as well as sound recording and movie making materials. Eventually, these resources will also be available to sign-out for work inside your classrooms.
Reminder, Mistene Clapp (LDSB Technology Teacher) is available to come and work with you or your class if you would like to attempt some coding or robotics work.
Have a great week!
Aaron West
Principal
Selby Public School
This Week
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Monday, December 4th (Day 1)
- Aaron, Sara S., Kelly and Emily at Google Read & Write Session (12:30 pm - 3:00 pm)
- Boys Volleyball Tournament - Iain coaching
Tuesday, December 5th (Day 2)
- Aaron, Kelly and Emily in "Kidpreneurs" Meeting (3:40 pm)
- Girls Volleyball Tournament - Emily coaching
Thursday, December 7th (Day 4)
Friday, December 8th (Day 5)
- Makerspace Visits (schedule TBD)
Upcoming Dates:
December 15th - Jingle Bell Run
December 15th - Staff Party (Sara S.'s house)
December 18th-22nd - Gr. 7/8 Santa's Workshop *all week*
December 19th - Holiday Concert
December 20th - Grade 3/4 and up to "Wonder" movie
December 22nd - Cookie Decorating in Gym