Mme Blais-Callaway’s Grade 4/5 FI class leaped into patterning this week, hosting the board’s new Intensive Support Facilitators and Superintendent Nicole Bédard in their class for a hands-on math lesson. Using tiles and pattern blocks, they showed their guests how they used tools to help them to visualize how their patterns grew, extending patterns, and creating new ones of their own. The facilitators would like to thank the Holy Cross school community, especially Grade 4/5 FI, for the invitation and wonderful learning opportunity. We appreciate your leadership, Cubs!
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Holy Cross Cubs challenge the Marymount Regals to raise funds for Fort McMurray
On Thursday May 19th the students from Holy Cross School challenged the students from Marymount Academy to show their school spirit by making donations to the victims of the Fort McMurray fires. Students made donations to be able to wear their pajamas to school. The fundraiser began with a conversation that Tania Fay initiated with her grade 2 French Immersion Class. “I had met a teacher from Thunder Bay and through twitter learned that his class was challenging others to help those devastated by the fire. So in my class it began with a conversation and I asked them, how could we make a difference and help this community. The rest was the children,” explained Tania.
The schools had each set goals to raise $500.00 or more and were excited to see which school would be victorious in the friendly battle. The Regals fell just shy of their goal raising $436.30. The Cubs were delighted to more than double the Regals efforts collecting a total of $1025.11. In this challenge however there were no losers as all staff and students from both schools should be commended on their efforts in raising a combined total of $1461.41 for a great cause.
One student in Mme Fay’s class was so moved by the stories of the victims that she wanted to do more. Maili Jutila asked her mom to contact a local new business run by two sisters who design their own jewellery to see if they would be interested in
co-designing a special necklace. Max and Mel of “Mwords” were instantly moved by Maili’s desire to help and jumped on board. Maili sent them her design ideas which included a sketch of her two hands with the words “helping hands” written inside.
The campaign is launching this week and all proceeds from the necklace sales will be donated to Fort McMurray relief efforts.
Coding at Holy Cross
Students in Mme Fay’s Grade 2 FI and Mrs. Lucciantonio’s Grade 3/4 English have begun the adventure of “coding”. They worked together to program a “human” robot to stack cups into a predetermined layout. A fabulous opportunity for authentic learning!
Praying the Rosary
Ms. Visentin’s Grade 1 / 2 students at Holy Cross School honoured Mary by praying the rosary together. Many of the rosaries which the students brought to school had a wonderful family history or story which was shared with everyone. The children were very proud to know that their prayers were being recited on the very rosary their parents, grandparents and even great grandparents once held, years ago.
Students and Teachers
Laurentian University primary ABQ participants were provided with some hands-on learning at Holy Cross. Students in Mme Sarmatiuk’s grade 3 FI class and Mme Blais-Callaway’s 4/5 FI class led a session on the use and impact of technology in the classroom. Students shared how their learning has been transformed by the use Showbie in their classroom. Students also taught the LU students how Explain Everything works and the benefits of using this app in a variety of subject areas. Students enjoyed the opportunity to “be the experts”.
Kahoot is a hoot!
Students in Mrs. Rinaldi’s class enjoying a quick game of Kahoot trivia today. Students spent their morning sharing their work with parents and teaching them how to use Mincraft in Mathematics. A great day of learning for everyone!
Art auction and display
Every class at Holy Cross school prepared a collaborative art project for a silent auction. The projects will be collecting bids all week and the proceeds will be donated to several charities. Students also created individual projects displayed in the gym. Parents and students are invited to visit this beautiful art gallery this week.
Student led conference
Students in Mme Thiessen and Mme Jessica’s FDK class prepare to spring into action and share their learning, growth and accomplishments with their parents. Congratulations on being leaders in your learning!
To all parents and first time bus riders
The Sudbury Student Services Consortium in cooperation with school bus operators invites all Kindergarten and first time bus riders to a School Bus Safety Awareness session to be held in August at College Boreal at 21 Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury.
For more information and to register visit http://www.businfo.ca/en/safety/ftr/.