by Viviana Andrea PAEZ Rojas | May 9, 2024 | EAL, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Here’s an important update from the EAL department: This week marks the commencement of the second round of WIDA testing for our students. WIDA is an essential tool that helps us evaluate how our students are progressing in acquiring English language skills. This...
by Peter LAWSON | May 2, 2024 | Dance, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Music
Next week’s Talent Show is going to be a fun event- be there or be square! We have gymnastics, dancers, singers, musicians, comedy and more! Exact time to be confirmed, but sometime after 12:00pm on Thursday, May the 9th in the Mazoon. See you all there! Mr...
by Andrew Wetzel | May 2, 2024 | Grade 6
Just like many of you, teachers share your thoughts and moods. Hopefully, we can end the school year without any severe weather disruptions. [Sigh] In any case, please remain safe if any severe weather moves your way. Please take some time to check out and review G6...
by Ays LAWSON | Apr 25, 2024 | EAL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Reading comprehension involves the ability to read a text and understand its meaning. To comprehend what we read, we need two closely linked skills: word reading and comprehension. Word reading refers to recognizing the words on the page or screen (such as in Raz...
by Andrew Wetzel | Apr 25, 2024 | Grade 6
Yes, well … so far so good! Thankfully the weather held out for us and, looking ahead into the forecast, it seems like there could be more rain next week. [Collective groan or sigh] Hopefully, our positive thoughts will ensure that everyone remains safe and the...
by Peter LAWSON | Apr 25, 2024 | Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Music
The music room has been a hive of activity this week at lunchtimes. Students have been feverishly readying themselves for the Talent Show happening on May 9th. Auditions are next week- I look forward to seeing what the kids are going to do. I already have some...
