Week of Jan 30

Hi everyone, 

Lots of fun things happening this week.

Monday-Boys Basketball tryouts started today at 7:30 am. Thanks to those who decided to tryout with me. Next practice will be Wednesday morning at 7:30 am. Team will be posted early next week. 

We are very lucky to welcome a guest from the University of Waterloo today speaking about math and walking us through some problem solving work and math communication skill building. The program is called "Math Circles." University of Waterloo has one of the leading math programs-we were so lucky to have this program made available to us today.  

Tuesday-History Fair/Heritage Fair topics should be chosen by now. We will be back in the lab researching about our topics. An outline will be posted on the website and emailed to you and your child this week. I am just confirming lab times. It would be a fantastic addition to your child's project if they could arrange time to visit the local Meaford museum or the Grey Roots Museum in Owen Sound. An interview with someone knowledgeable about the topic would also be an asset. If you want help with any of these things please let me know.

Wednesday-we will have another guest speaker coming to us from Owen Sound. Curtis Sanford is a former NHL goalie who will be coming to speak to us about mindset, work ethic, goals, and career paths. Again, another fantastic person to hear from.

Thursday-we have our monthly arts assembly on Thursday starting at 9 am. This month's student of the month awards are for music.  

FRIDAY IS A PD DAY!

As an aside, students have been given information about their GBCS student letter. There are many great opportunities within our school that help students gain valuable skills and offer them a chance to be a part of a team and our GBCS community. If students want to be involved they can find a way. Please chat with them about the importance of being involved and having a positive attitude towards school.  

I have posted the problem of the week on the class website and attached it to this message. I have also included the writing prompt on the website and in this email.  

WRITING TOPIC OF THE WEEK: WOULD YOU RATHER BE A TEACHER OR A STUDENT? EXPLAIN YOUR CHOICE WITH MANY DETAILS. (this does not necessarily mean a teacher or student in a classroom setting-there are many different ways to be teachers and students). 

Hope everyone has a great week!