Thanksgiving was originally viewed as a holiday to give thanks to God for the harvest. Today, it is an opportunity to give thanks for all the good things God has given us. It is also a day to celebrate with family and friends, typically enjoying a scrumptious meal. We must not forget that not all those around us are fortunate and we should support and think of them, especially during celebrations. We all have many blessings to be thankful for. I am thankful for all my students and to play a part in their educational journey this year. Students in grade 1 did an excellent job disguising their turkeys! They loved being able to share their creations while viewing the ideas created by their peers. I don't think these turkeys will be on any platters this Thanksgiving! Well done everyone!
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On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox set out from St. John’s, Newfoundland to begin the run across Canada that he named the Marathon of Hope. His ambition was to raise a million dollars for cancer research. Terry Fox ran through six provinces in Canada and covered 3,339 miles! He ran for 143 days straight, regardless of the weather.He kept running until one day, he had to stop; unfortunately, Terry's cancer had come back and was now in his lungs.When he couldn't continue his quest, Terry said, ''How many people do something they really believe in? I just wish people would realize that anything's possible, if you try; dreams are made, if people try. Today more than 650 communities big and small, urban and rural, English and French, continue to fundraise for cancer research, I want to thank you all for your generous support throughout this fundraiser. The students did an excellent job running, showing their determination in supporting this cause. Math is often associated with "complicated-looking" numbers and equations. But if you learn to look at it with a practiced eye, you can see all sorts of patterns that underlie numbers, equations and geometry. This is why understanding and being able to recognize patterns is an important math skill. The ability to recognize and create patterns helps students make predictions based on their observations. Research has determined that a child’s skill in patterning is one of the best predictors of future success in mathematics (Rittle-Johnson, et al., 2019). The students have been doing a wonderful job creating, naming, extending, and finding the core in patterns. |