Skating Tomorrow

Don't forget your helmets or skates if you have them! 

Wed, Jan. 30

There is a lot going on!  It's important to stay on top of assignments right now, and many students had incomplete work today.  Please review the homework board with your child and help them carve out some homework time each night. 

High School Applications

In- Catchment
Just a reminder to all Tupper catchment students that your Tupper applications are due on Thursday.  The Tupper people will be picking them up from us on Friday.  All Hamber catchment students, we are still waiting for you personalized applications from Hamber.  They have extended their deadline to meet their tardiness though, so no worries!  They will go home as soon as we receive them. 

Cross Boundary
Cross boundary applications will be accepted as of Feb. 1, closing on Feb. 28.  The cross boundary forms, and all other high school applications are available online and need to be submitted directly to the high school of your choice. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the high school directly. 

Jersey Day on Tuesday!

Just a reminder that Tuesday is Jersey Day at Wolfe.  Show your school spirit by wearing your Wolfe shirt, or your favourite team’s gear!

Fri, Jan. 25

Just a reminder that all students should have their Mesopotamia project contributions ready to go for Tuesday!  See you then!

Thurs, Jan. 24

Wed, Jan. 23

Math Club Opportunity

The following is a math opportunity sent to our school.  Looks cool! 

Please let students know about this opportunity at UBC.
Note new location, fourth floor room 4133 same building.

Math Circles Workshops for Elementary School Students at UBC Students of grades 4 to 7 are invited to challenge and develop their thinking and creativity skills at the Math Circle Workshops.

The Math Circle Workshops sessions take place on Monday evenings from
4:30 to to 6:00 pm, at the Earth Science Building fourth floor room 4133.
•    There is a $5 fee per child (parents are free).
•    Parents are welcomed and encouraged to stay.
•    To book any of these days or for more information    send an email to
melania@pims.math.ca.
•    Drop-Ins are welcome if seating is available.

Schedule Winter/Spring  Room 4133 (fourth floor) January 28, February  11 & 25 , March 11 and April 1 & 15

Mon, Jan. 21

Fri, Jan. 18

Thurs, Jan. 17

Wed, Jan. 16

We had a quick talk today about all the demands of this next month.  There is A LOT going on.  While there won't necessarily be a lot of homework, there will be something every day.  It's really important to stay on top of things.  Once you fall behind, it will be very hard to catch up.  Please feel free to help your child manage their time and encourage them to do a small bit of work each day.

If things are getting stressful at home, please feel free to reach out and we will help!

Tues, Jan. 15

Mon, Jan 14 - Kleenex Please!

We are in desperate need of more kleenex/facial tissue in the classroom.  If you have already donated some, thank you so much, but we are all out!  We would love some more boxes to get us through this season of runny noses!  Thanks.

Also, all students in the Tupper catchment received their high school applications today.  We will collect them for you until Jan. 31st.  Hamber catchment students will need to download their own applications and hand them in directly to Hamber's office before the end of the month.  Cross boundary applications will be accepted at all Vancouver schools between Feb. 1 - 28.

Fri, Jan. 11

Literature Circle Audiobooks

Hopefully you've seen your child's Lit Circle book at home so far this week, or at least some time this weekend.  We fully encourage students to download the audiobook or ebook to accompany their reading if they think it will help them.  The following are links to either the Vancouver Public Library audiobooks which can be downloaded to a device with a library card, or a link to the eBook that may have an audio option, or even to a CD which you can place a hold.  The West Vancouver Library also has a great collection of audiobooks that can be downloaded to your device, you just need a library card.  (I have one for this very purpose; if you want some help let me know.)

Many audiobooks are also available online.  Amazon has its own audiobook app called Audible.  Search your book on Amazon and select the audio option.  Your first book is free! 

If you have any trouble, we are here to help! 

The Cay  - VPL

Between Heaven & Earth - VPL eBook or CD available

Shadow on the Mountain - West Vancouver Library

The War that Saved My Life - VPL

Ice Drift - VPL eBook

Inside Out & Back Again - VPL eBook
Inside Out & Back Again - West Vancouver Library Audiobook & CD

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - VPL

White Jade Tiger - VPL

Available on Audible:
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn
Shadow
Inside Out & Back Again
When My Name was Keoko
Elephant in the Garden

Wed, Jan. 9

Happy New Year Division 1!

Welcome to 2019!  We are really looking to the rest of this year.  We have big plans and lots of fun coming!  This week the kids have organised a Gr. 6/7 dance tomorrow afternoon and we are skating at 1:30 on Friday.  On Wednesday, we are starting Literature Circles!  They are one of my favourite units of the year.  This year, we are doing Gr. 6/7-wide lit circles, so students will have the opportunity to work with kids from all the classes.   Ask you child what book they are reading on Wednesday! 

Over the break I read an amazing article summarizing the way we learn.  We talk a lot about filing cabinets and pathways in the classroom, but I love how this article talked about downtime, reflection, and space.  It's worth the read!