Our Trip to the Valley

Here are a few of our favourites...

Grab A Paddle!!!!!!!!!!

Grade 7 canoeing dates have just been released!  Students will be canoeing on Wascana Lake on Friday, September 30th in the morning, and on Tuesday, October 4th in the afternoon.  Dress for the weather... it might be cool!  

Native American Flutes

Just a few words from Mrs. Hinz... Please bring $15.00 cash to cover the cost of the flutes by Friday, Sept. 16th. 

PARENTS / CAREGIVERS:
As part of our school goals this year, we will be creating our own Northern Spirit Flutes.

What is a Native American flute?
A Native American flute is a wooden flute, which has been used by First Nations people from across North America.  In Canada, the Algonquin, Assiniboine, Black foot, Cheyenne, Cree, Fox, Haida, Sioux and Thompson people played the flute.
There are many different types of flutes played by various First Nations people.  Some were made of wood and others were made from bone.  Your child will learn to play a Native American flute that they have made from ABS tubing.

Building Our Own Flutes
During the last week of September we will make our “Northern Spirit Flutes”.  These flutes will be very sturdy and they will provide a lifetime of musical enjoyment.  They are a functional piece of art that reflect your child’s unique spirit.  In keeping with the cultural aspect of these instruments, we may have an Elder from the Aboriginal community to come visit us and do a special blessing.  If you would prefer that your child not participate in this aspect of our flute making, please let your child’s classroom teacher know. 

Payment
We are asking each student to bring $15.00 to help cover the cost of the flutes. 
(Cash is preferred.)
Please bring the money A.S.A.P. and give it to your child’s classroom teacher.
The remainder of the project will be funded with school funds. 

I am very excited about this unique, educational experience for your child.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please do not hesitate to call me at
791-8585.

Yours in music,

Marlene Hinz
Arts Education Specialist
Jack MacKenzie School

Multiple Intelligence Line Graph Assignment

Step 1- Label the x and y axis, make sure you have a title on the top of the page
Step 2- Plot the points for each section on the graph
Step 3- Make sure that the points are accurate
Step 4- On the back of the graph, please answer the following question in complete sentences- What intelligence best defines you? Why?

Due: Wednesday, Sept. 7th

Find Your Strengths

Check out the site below to find out what kind of smart you are!  Is it accurate????



http://literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html

Belief Book- Quotes

You don't have to be a great writer or perfect speller to be successful in your Belief Book.  The expectations are simple: state what you believe the meaning of the quote to be, and link it back to your own thoughts and experiences.
Belief Books will be handed in every Day 4... don't forget to indicate which entry you would like me to evaluate!

Wednesday, Aug. 31st- “The road to success is always under construction”- Lily Tomlin
Thursday, Sept. 1st- "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right" - Henry Ford 
Friday, Sept. 2nd- "Those who wish to sing, always find a song" - Swedish Proverb 
Thursday, Sept. 8th-  " Do not follow where the path may lead.  Go instead where where there is no path and leave a trail" - Harold R. McAlindon

Back To School

Welcome back to the 2011- 2012 school year!  My name is Laura Rhead and I am very pleased to have the opportunity to teach your son/daughter this year.  This year is going to be jammed packed with new learning experiences, new friends, and lots of laughs!  Your child's school years are very important and I am excited to be a part of it.  I feel together we will make this an exciting and successful year.

Please check out The Blackboard for new homework assignments, school reminders, pictures, and much more!