Another great week in Division 2 coming!
In Language Arts, we continue to work on our Literature Circles and our Inquiry Project on poverty. While we spent the first term talking about global poverty, we are focusing on poverty at home this term. We've asked that all kids have a Vancouver Public Library card and a pin. Students without a card have been sent home an application and we will get them dropped off and organised. If they have their own, please send them to school the next two Wednesdays.
We had a meeting with artist Susan McCallum today. She is an amazing and inspiring artist and teacher and we are fortunate to have her as our Artist in Residence this year. She will be coming 5 times this term to teach us painting. The class will pick a poverty related theme for us to focus on, and we hope to end the unit with an art auction raising money for a local poverty cause. If you'd like to see some of Susan's work, check out her website.
Play Day is coming up. It's a great and important opportunity for maturing students to rediscover their creative side. Please send your child to school on Thursday, Feb 2nd with games, toys, and other non-electronics. Check out this and other Ted Talks for more information about the benefits of play!
Mrs. Soper & Miss Kelly
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