Northern Food Cost

Amy, Madeline and Mikayla

Three students from E.S.S. came to teach us a lesson on what the costs of foods are in Churchill compared to the cost of food in Winnipeg. It was very interesting and fun to participate in. We were divided into 4 groups and were instructed to follow the Canada Food Guide. Two groups went shopping in the south and two groups went shopping in the north. The two groups shopping in the north were given $100 to spend and they quickly realized that they couldn't buy very much for that amount. The two groups shopping in the south were also given $100 and were able to buy all the items on their list plus some extra treats. The cost of groceries in the north is very high compared to the south. Amy, Mikayla and Madeline made us aware that if we can come up with solutions to assist the families in the north, it would help them tremendously. At the end of the activity the girls handed out brochures that we took home, so we can make our



Brochure


 

          families aware of the problem as well.








Congratulations to Everyone who performed in the Talent Show

Congratulations to Kadence, Zoey, Irene, James, Pierce, Peyton and Garrick for performing in the second annual Talent Show!  All grade 5 students were invited to showcase a talent that they have.  It was an awesome show.  Great job everyone and we are proud of you!  It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there.

      Talent Show Participants from Room 164

Global Play Day

We will be celebrating Global Play Day on Thursday at the end of the day after lunch.  Students are welcome to bring toys and games from home to play with their friends in our classroom.  Please check out the link below to read up on how healthy unstructured play is for a student's/child's development.  It is very interesting and does make sense.  Remind your child that on Global Play Day we do not play with electronics.

http://www.globalschoolplayday.com/

Artist in the School Leigh-Anne Kehler

Our school has had the privilege to have an artist in our classrooms.  Leigh-Anne comes into our classroom for 35 minute sessions.  She is an amazing storyteller and actor.  She told us a story related to our learning in Social Studies.  Marta is a girl in the Haida native group of the West Coast Region of Canada long ago.   Today, we silently acted out scenes of her experiences as a Haida member.  We had so much fun acting and listening to her story that we couldn't stop talking about it afterwards.

WELCOME BACK!

Christmas Concert

Our class is busy preparing our part in this year's Christmas Concert.  We are very excited and hope that you will enjoy the performance.  It is important for all students to attend.  If one person is missing then it will not look the same.  Please have your child wear black socks, black pants and a black long sleeved top.  We will see you then!

"December Nights, December Lights"

 

The Christmas Concert is on Wednesday, December 14th at 2:00 and 7:00 pm.

 

Portfolio Night

Make sure to come check out your child's learning tonight.  Portfolio Night will be an OPEN HOUSE concept.  It starts at 4:30 and ends at 8:00pm.  You are welcome to come at any time that suits you and your family.  Miss Bell and I are looking forward to seeing you:)