Holy Name of Mary Family
February 2022
Dear Parents & Guardians,
As this upcoming Monday is Family Day, we wanted to share with our parents/guardians the interesting activities and events the students in our "Holy Name of Mary Family" have been participating in and learning about in recent weeks. We hope that this "photo" newsletter provides you with a glimpse into the busy life at our school.
A reminder that there will be no school on Monday, February 21st as we all enjoy a long weekend with our families.
Holy Name of Mary Staff
Mrs. Bowers' & Mrs. Payne's Kinders
Mrs. Bowers' and Mrs. Payne's kindergarten class enjoying some fresh air and play time outdoors with their colourful snowman.
Ms. Moore's & Mrs. Soares' Kinders
100th Day
February 15th marked our 100th day! The class celebrated with a party. Students brought in 100 items of their choosing and enjoyed "100th day themed" activities throughout the day.
Black History Month
For Black History Month, the JK/SK class has been reading stories written by black authors who lend their voices to teaching us to accept each other for who we are and loving ourselves inside and out. The students took the time to reflect on what they love about themselves.
Outdoor Science
The kindergarten class has been experimenting with states of matter outside by making ice gems. The students have been hiding them around the yard for treasure hunts.
In celebration of Chinese New Year, Year of the Tiger, Ms. Moore's and Mrs. Soares' students drew tigers! The tiger embodies courage and bravery, so the 2022 New Year will symbolize resilience and strength.
Mrs. Luknowsky's and Mrs. DesRoches' Kinders
Party Time
The kinder students enjoying cake pops at their Valentine's Day party.
The Party Continues...
Enjoying the party and the tasty Valentine's treat.
Art Activity
Making bracelets for their special Valentine.
Mme. Dods' Grade 1/2 Immersion
After participating in an Indigenous lesson with Mr. Sauve, students created their Inukshuk portrait.
Mme. Dods' students showing their love to school helpers with a collage of administrative and custodial staff photos as well as photos of themselves in the form of puzzle pieces designed by the students.
Mrs. Charron's Grade 1 Immersion
As a 100th day activity, students in Mrs. Charron's class drew self portraits of what they imagine they will look like at 100 years old.
Mrs. Charron's students showing love on Valentine's Day.
Mrs. Rakobowchuk's Grade 1/2 Core
Mrs. Rakobowchuk's students enjoying a beautiful winter day outdoors on their sliders.
Mrs. Scott's Grade 2/3 Immersion
Our custodians challenged each homeroom to make their classroom as neat as possible at the end of each day (items off desks, chairs pushed in, cubbies tidy, etc.). The challenge started in the Fall and each morning, two classes were awarded a star trophy for being the cleanest classroom the night before. The Grade 2 Immersion and Grade 2/3 Immersion classes gathered the most stars. Our Vice Principal, Mr. Crossan, held a pizza party for these students in recognition of their hard work and cleanliness.
Students in Mrs. Scott's class participated in the Board-wide session "Breakfast with God" with the theme ‘Welcoming Hearts’ on Tuesday, February 15th. Using this theme, as well as the shared stories during Black History month, students created an important message with their hand prints during an art activity.
Mme. Austin's Grade 2 Immersion
French Activity
Mme. Austin's students hard at work on their poster project about conserving water.
Music Activity
Students participating in a "Water Cycle" dance.
Dance Activity
Desk drumming in Mme. Austin's class with pool noodles.
Mme. Empey's Grade 3/4 Immersion
Mme. Empey's students are working on a unit about the Olympics. They are keeping track of Canada’s medal count. Students also designed a new Canadian uniform and created a new Winter Olympics mascot. In gym, the students participated in a speed skating event.
"Go Canada!!"
Mme. Alberton's Grade 3 Immersion
Students in Mme. Alberton's class celebrated Valentine's Day by making crowns and decorating personal gift bags.
Mrs. Caldwell's Grade 3/4 Core
Inclusion for All
Mrs. Caldwell's class was inspired after attending the virtual presentation, "Breakfast with God", to create a display reminding us of the importance of "Inclusion for All".
Enjoying the Outdoors
The Grade 3/4 Core students taking advantage of the beautiful weather❤️. The sky’s the limit in Room 127!
Black History Month Activity
Students focused on working on the good copies of their paragraphs for their class book to recognize Black History Month.
Mrs. Dunham's 4/5 Immersion
Black History Month
The Grade 3/4 Immersion class participated in a Black History Month activity led by the Board Equity and Inclusion Team.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITY
As part of a Black History Month activity, the students examined how different coloured eggs are the same on the inside.
ART ACTIVITY
Mrs. Dunham's class completed an art activity to showcase their own beliefs about inclusion and respect.
Mr. Darou's Grade 5 Immersion
Mr. Darou’s Grade 5 students completing an Inclusion and Equity activity with Mrs. Reid.
Mr. Darou’s grade 5 students completing an Inclusion and Equity activity with Mrs. Reid.
Mr. Wilson's Grade 5/6 Core
Mr. Wilson's students have been working on a character analysis exercise for Black History Month. The students read a true story about a young black girl, Aisha Boubacar, who wrote a book for younger children on accepting things about themselves that they might not like and overcoming their insecurities while finding courage and determination.
MR. MCKINNON'S GRADE 6 IMMERSION
Students chose a Black Change Maker and researched their contribution to our society. The Grade 6 students utilized elements of line creating a visual display of portraits.
MR. SAUVE'S 7/8 CORE
Students in the Grade 7/8 core class created "Portraits of a Dog" using complimentary colours.
This class created a "Cityscape Scene" using elements of a line to fill the space to add texture and patterning to the scene.
MRS. REID'S 7/8 IMMERSION
In Family Life, students explored their yearly goals and chose an inspirational quote. Their framed photos are displayed on our new leadership wall in our Intermediate wing.
In language class, students researched and watched Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech, "I Have a Dream". Students explored the technique of blackout poetry to identify the mood and theme of the speech. The Grade 7/8 Immersion students coupled this with a visual to complete the project.
SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST
Our Vice Principal, Mr. Crossan, organized a school wide snow sculpture contest on our back field. Students who participated had a great time working on their creations in the snow and using various colour combinations.
A team of students in Grade 6 were the overall winners of the contest with their impressive lion sculpture. Congratulations!
Some of the other creative creatures we found in the school's back field!