Dance - A- Thon October 31st !
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Extra Curricular Activities
Cross Country Regional Competition
On Wednesday October 19th, Mr. Toogood will be taking the students who qualified at the Area Meet to Bruce's Mill for the Regionals. Fourteen individual runners and three teams qualified this year, for a total of 25 students!1-2-3 Singers
Once again, Mr. Wallace is working with our Primary students twice a week (Day 1 and Day 4) at morning recess, to practice and develop some new performances.Chess Club
This week Ms. Allen had her first meeting of the chess club. We are excited to see who is interested in pursuing this new club. Any parents who think they might be able to lend us some expertise in this area, please contact Ms. Allen!Quilting Club
Once again, Ms. Allen will be working with Intermediate students who are interested in learning how to quilt, Day 3 in the Library.Volleyball
Intermediate Boys and Girls began try-outs for the school team this week. The girls will be coached by Ms. Trivedi & Ms. Leonard, the Boys by Mr. Anderson.Intramurals & Healthy Living
Mr. Edwards will be running intramural sports for Junior students on Day 2 and Day 3 at morning recess. Mr. Edwards also works with a committee of students and parent volunteers to deliver healthy snacks and to promote healthy practices at school, for example the iwalk Wednesdays, which encourages students and caregivers to walk to school each week.Primary Play Leaders
Grade 4 students have been running a variety of sports activities for primary students at morning recesses. Several Primary teachers (Ms. Aldrich, Mr. Edwards, Ms. Mayer) help supervise the set-up of equipment.
Lego Robotics
Ms. Shillolo & Mr. Donald have begun working with students new to Lego Robotics this year. They had 35 students who are new to robotics show an interest this week! The crew meets on Day 4 at lunch.Parent Council Meets Thursday October 20th at 6:30 pm
Join us in the Learning Commons (All parents are welcome!!!)
Childcare for school age children is provided!