Wednesday, May 1

 Hi parents,

We had a pretty good day today although the talking was a bit out of hand. The students got in trouble for being quite loud in the halls and disrupting other classes.

In the morning though, things were great. We watched a couple videos about effective presentation habits, including speaking confidently, looking at the audience and making eye contact, and using gestures to drive your points home. The class practiced their speeches with partners, keeping these things in mind.

We moved on to division, and worked on problems with remainders. This time, the students used the Coloured Bead Bars material to illustrate the concept of equal groups and remainders. This material is awesome for this lesson because the beads are already put into groups, so you can see how many groups will 'fit' into a larger number.

The afternoon is when we had our big talk about hallway etiquette. We also had Music, and introduced a new math game called "Around the World". This game is based on a 80's / 90's classic, where children circulated around the room competing against each other to solve multiplication problems faster.  

This new and dare I say improved version challenges students to compete against the clock, rather than each other, to solve as many problems as they can, while still travelling around the classroom. The problems even have countries / provinces attached to them to teach a little geography. It also allows the whole class to play simultaneously instead of just watching while two students face off.

SPORTS DAY 2024

We are so excited to be able to host a Lake Bonavista School Sports Day in 2024! Sports Day will be taking place on Friday, May 24th from 9:00am – 11:50am, the end of day dismissal time will stay the same (12:15pm). Students will participate in a variety of sports activities in the school field and will end the day watching the Second Annual Teachers VS. Grade 6 Kickball Game! Parent Council has generously provided a small snack for all students to enjoy during their outdoor time. Please pack an additional snack for your child to eat prior to heading outside for the day.

Here are some things to keep in mind:

• Wear athletic clothing and shoes
• Pack a water bottle and snack (we will have two snacks this day)
• Please apply sunscreen and bug spray before arriving to school
• We will be moving forward with Sports Day unless there are thunderstorms, please dress accordingly 

Thanks for your support! 

Sports Day Committee

 

Sports Day Volunteers Needed! 

We are seeking volunteers for our LBS 2024 Sports Day! We are looking for parents who would be comfortable co-leading (with support from a teacher) a sports day activity. This year, sports day is happening on Friday, May 24, 2024 from 9:00am – 12:10pm. If you’re available to join us please email your child's teacher. Please note that a valid police clearance is required to volunteer.

Have a nice night,

Zac