Quote of the Day

As part of your daily reading and oral communication, select a quote for the given day...
  • read it out loud to a friend or family member in person, on the telephone, or via technology
  • write the message or meaning in the quote
  • write a short passage or story that includes this quote as its theme or a line that is used in the story... don't forget to reference the use of this quote...

Try your hand at writing your own quote.
Joke of the Day and/or Week
As part of your daily reading and oral communication select a quote,  joke, and a for the day...
  • read it out loud to a friend or family member in person, on the telephone or via technology
  • write the message or meaning


Pun of the Day and/or Week
What in your opinion, is the meaning of the pun highlighted above?
Try your hand at writing your own quote, joke and/or pun ...

Poem of the Month
Use the link above to answer the following questions:
1.In your own words, explain what this poem is about.
2.Do you think this is a good title for the poem? Explain your answer.
3.Draw an illustration for this poem.


Ontario schools must celebrate and memorialize the life of Queen Elizabeth, including holding a moment of silence on the day of her funeral, according to directives from Education Minister Stephen Lecce.

Inspirational People
Try creating your own list of grade appropriate words ... some of your words might include:
  1. peace
  2. September
  3. school
  4. routines
  5. teacher
  6. classroom
  7. supplies
  8. agenda
  9. curriculum
  10. principal
Place Value
Estimating
Estimate how many peace signs are in the image above. Explain what strategies you used to get this number. Do this activity with a friend or family member and compare your answers.


Math Facts

math facts are the key to all aspects of mathematics... learn them ...
Fall Equinox
Bill Nye - The Science Guy


Life Systems
Come along and visit the animals and learn all about classification, habitats, lifestyles with the staff via ZOO to YOU
Zoo Babies from Around the World


Map of Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometres (3.85 million square miles), making it the world's second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching 8,891 kilometres (5,525 mi), is the world's longest binational land border. Canada's capital is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
Stress Buster of the Month
Sensory Bottle or Amygdala Shaker
Feeling a little anxious ... try making a sensory bottle... all you need is an empty water or pop bottle, food colouring, some sparkles and some of small items that are water proof... try it they really do help...


Building Self-esteem/Self-worth
Using your imagination, find words to describe yourself. If you wish put them together and create a collage or write a paragraph .
Back to School Bulletin Board
Create your own Back to School bulletin board online or using paper... include some of your personal and academic goals, teams and/or clubs you might like to join, friends you might like to make, new things you might like to try.