SCI-FI Workshop on Sound - Videos from today!

Today, we had university students from the University of Saskatchewan come teach a lesson called Super Sonic Science. We learned about sound! Here are some videos of activities the students were involved in this afternoon. They had a lot of fun participating in hands-on demonstrations of how sound works. The program that organized these activities is SCI-FI, and they offer a variety of week-long science camps in the summer time. Visit this link: http://scifi.usask.ca/costsavailability.html to check out the kinds of camps that are available, costs, dates, etc. Over half the class seemed to be really interested in going!

We tried to point out where sound was coming from without being able to see its source.

It was tricky!

We got to make kazoo instruments out of straws - what a noisy classroom!

Pink Day

Last Friday in the afternoon grades 4-8 enjoyed an afternoon of anti-bullying activities and presentations. We went for pizza lunch in the Student Centre and everyone got a pink t-shirt. Then we grabbed some pink balloons and marched around the field outside to make a stand against bullying. We came back to the school and headed into the gym, where a Saskatchewan Roughrider player, Keith Shologan, did a presentation about bullying. He talked about what bullying is, how it feels to be bullied, and how to react if you or someone you know is being bullied. Here are some pictures from our afternoon!

Track Meet

Here are some pictures of us at the track meet last week. We spent all day at the Gallagher Centre, participating in 50m and 600m runs, shot put, long jump, and high jump. We had a blast, and some of our classmates even made it to the showcase meet because of there performance. Congratulations, and good luck at the next competition!

Kerpoof Story Writing

Check out a story made by one of our students on the computer today!

http://www.kerpoof.com/#view?s=2gs11b^jigo3cwi1l000-d-3903bd-x

www.kerpoof.com to make one of your own at home!

From Mrs. Trost's Grade 1 Blog

Check out the link to Mrs. Trost's blog, where she took an awesome video of HOJA performing a very entertaining version of Single Ladies in our very own gym!

Mrs. Trost's Class 1.2: Hoja: We thought Hoja was awesome!

No Bullying - Pink Week Next Week

Next Monday to Wednesday will be known as the DAYS of PINK. April 4 is the official Day of Pink, a day symbolizing fairness, respect, understanding, tolerance, safety, and bully free environments. Yorkdale has had two recent presentations and a constant school message that our school is one of respect and safety. As the principal, Mr. Beatty wishes to continue to promote the role of the bystander. As a school, when we see unfair treatment, it is reasonable that we confront it with words. Sometimes, this is all that is required, and this message can be very stronger when it is a pair or group of bystanders that are vocal that something does not look or feel like fairness. When this does not work, an adult should be sought to assist in sending the message. Student Council’s theme is “Imagine No Bullying.”

Students are encouraged to wear pink all week, and Student Council will be randomly handing out buttons, bracelets, bookmarks, and tattoos every day.

**On Monday, Student Council members will be presenting to each K-6 classroom an activity related to the effects of verbal comments and name calling, including those comments that may be “just kidding.”

**On Monday and Tuesday, students will be permitted to use chalk to share “no bullying” messages and drawings at the cement/asphalt at the front (K-4) and back (5-8) of the school. This will be at noon.

**Windows at the library and office will be used as canvases for messages as well. We will use window markers to share messages support safe and respectful schools and communities. This can occur during teacher arranged moments, library classes, and outside class time.

**Students are also encouraged to share an acrostic poem on “Imagine No Bullying”. This template is available from all teachers and the office. Submissions can be by students, pairs, or early years classrooms. HOJA CDs and T-SHIRTS can be won with the best submissions.

**Finally, Wednesday is the big push. PINK OUT YOUR CLASSROOM, OR BETTER YET THE ENTIRE YORKDALE SCHOOL. WIN A DQ CAKE! But be ready with an extra message. There will be no ties, so a little skit or performance could give your class an edge.

A “How to Make a Pink Shirt” memo has been attached to our emailed announcements.

Cheerleading Announcement

The Raiders Gridder Alumini Cheerleading Clinic for Ages 6 to 9 years of age will be on April 28th. The deadline for registration is April 20, but space is also limited. Information and registration sheets are in the office.