Remembrance Day Resources

Photo by Terry Reimer

Many Canadian communities do a wonderful job of observing Remembrance Day through ceremonies and programs.  It would be wonderful for your children to know more than just what is shared at the ceremonies.  here are some resources for you to look at:

Canadian WW1 Memorials You May Not Know

Information for Past and Present

Book Clubs for K-8

Book Clubs are ready for HCOS students!  Follow the link for the book club information for the all the elementary grades.  Check it out at at Book Clubs  There are many great books planned!

Portfolios

Hi Everyone!

For those of you who would like the portfolio dates for your calendar, please write down:

Term 1 Nov. 7

Term 2 Feb. 19

Term 3 May 30

Portfolio time is still a month away but I wanted to let you know that Bruce and I have been working our schedule to try to fit in a visit.

Over the past couple of years, we've been trying to create more of a connection with our Ft. Nelson families and Bruce was able to visit last years to coincide with portfolio time.  This was very successful and well received by the families.  Therefore, we are doing that again!  Bruce is able to come up and visit (unfortunately, I can't make this trip) and has sent out his schedule to you via email.  Please feel free to sign up for a visit if the times work for you.  He would love to see you and represent both of us.  :)

If you would still like to submit your portfolio electronically, please do that.  I've been going through dropbox, facebook albums and email attachments to view the great things that you are doing with your kids!

Art Ideas

Have you considered creating art projects based on famous artists?  There are so many great artists out there and a reasonably easy way to learn about an artist is to do an internet search and read 1-2 articles about the artist, then do an image search and find an image to model after.  Your child's image does not have to be exact - the intent is to include the sense and 'feel' of the artist.  There are so many projects that fit this and I hope you consider experimenting!  What a great way to introduce your child to famous artists!

With children, Piet Mondrian is one of my favourites to model after!

Try Georgia O'Keefe, Kandinsky, Ted Harrison, and Jackson Pollok to start out.  :)

Healthy Living

HCOS is taking part in the the 60 Minute Kids Club!

All you have to do is commit to living healthy and active over the next 60 days. We’ll help you with challenges and tools to keep track of your progress and keep you motivated.   See attached for more information! Or go to http://60minkidsclub.org/ to sign up right away….

If your kids are signed up, let me know and I can use this as a PE/ DPA tracker.

Memorization Challenge

Would you like to participate in the HCOS Memorization Challenge?  It is a great way to stay accountable, connect with others and be focused on memorizing God's word!  Find out how to register at HCOS Memorization Challenge

Have fun!!