Hartman News October

Dance - A- Thon October 31st !

We are looking forward to our second annual Dance-a-thon to be held on Monday October 31st. Students will have a period in the gym to dance and show off their costumes with other kids from their grade.  Students who bring ina pledge-a-lope will have the opportunity to win wonderful prizes that have been donated by members of community.

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!

Drama Performance at Nathan Philip Square

Mr. Boyd is taking a group of students down to Nathan Philips square on Wednesday October 19th, to perform for a live audience! The piece is a tribute to Remembrance Day.