Fundraiser at Dalhousie Indigo/Chapters

  Chapters-Indigo Fundraiser.pdf 

Seems like an easy way to do some fundraising for our school! Please see the link if you are interested.

Morning Snacks

We have had many conversations about snacks vs treats. Snacks are foods that fuel the brain and support our bodies in our learning and focus. The ingredients have limited sugar and sodium, and have an abundance of vitamins and minerals. Treats are foods that have little nutritional value and should be enjoyed on special occasions. As well, treats tend to create more garbage, which is another conversation we have been having. After visiting the landfill and learning just how much waste we create with single use plastics, and the amount of wrapping different products have, we are trying hard to reduce our ecological footprint.

What is your impact on our Earth?

Students did a survey to measure their footprint. As a family, try these quizzes and talk about how you might make changes to waste production.

https://www.footprintcalculator.org/
https://www.sustainable-economy.org/myfootprint.html
https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/#/

Halloween

Just a reminder that at our school, and many others, believe that structuring our learning around curriculum is our main focus. Halloween is one of those really fun evening events that is best celebrated with family and friends after school hours. Not all families partake in this festival, but if you do, please be safe and enjoy the fun Thursday night. (please keep costumes at home)

Next Week and Photos from Today

This next week will be a busy one!
Monday & Wednesday we have swimming. Remember to bring your gear.

Tuesday we have our field trip to the Landfill. We leave shortly after we do attendance, so don't be late!

Enjoy your weekend.

Here are a few pictures of our time at Confederation Park today, practicing journalling skills in preparation for Open Minds.

 

Community Walk - Friday, October 18

Tomorrow we are going to Confederation Park to do some Nature Journaling!
Make sure you dress for the weather! It is supposed to be about 11 degrees, but not until the afternoon, so mitts and toques will help you stay comfortable.

Landfill Field Trip

We are going to the Landfill for our first bused field trip! The letter and Acknowledgement of Risk is coming home today.

If you are interested in volunteering, here is the link to sign up to help us out.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA8A82EA4FC1-landfill

We are taking 2 volunteers for this trip.

Thanks!

Library Exchange

Our regular library book exchange will be on Monday afternoons. Please remember to bring your books to renew or exchange. Two weeks is the maximum sign-out length.

Swimming Starts Monday, Oct 7

Please remember to pack swim gear for Monday. Thank you to the parents who signed up to help us out! We still have some spots available on the 16th if you are available.