Grade 5/6 News Article - Lion’s Roar

This week is Waste Reduction Week. We started off the week with a water theme day to raise awareness of water waste. Our activities included upcying day, litter free lunches and paperless day. In addition, this week we are collecting used batteries for the Battery Busters Contest. The Student Leadership Council threw a challenge out to the class who collected the most batteries per student. The winning class will receive a class ice cream party. Stay tuned for the results next week!

On Tuesday morning our students enjoyed a performance by Debut Atlantic’s touring artist. Cheng²  Duo. Silvie and Bryan Cheng performed a concert of piano and cello music for our classes. We would like to thank Mr. David Smallwood from the Corner Brook Rotary Arts Centre for arranging this amazing concert for our school.

Our cross country running team participated in the Regional Cross Country Running Races held in Kippens on Tuesday afternoon. Congratulations to our runners. Thank you to Mr. Drew Nadon and Mr. Ryley Nadon for accompanying the team. The team also participated in the J.J. Curling meet on Wednesday afternoon. 

Also on Tuesday evening, Arista White participated in a Poetry Slam at the Corner Brook Public Library. Arista read her original poem, “What Was Lost”.

Our students and staff participated in the Janeway Pajama-rama on Thursday. Students and staff wore their pajamas to school and enjoyed a movie in the afternoon. The Student Leadership Council sold bags of chips, candy, and juice boxes for the movie. 

Our school was visited by members of the Corner Brook Fire Department this week. The fire fighters presented prizes to students in our school who won awards in the City of Corner Brook Fire Prevention Week. Congratulations to Oliver Carey- MacDonald who won the primary random poster draw, Lily Smallwood who won the primary colour poster contest, and Keira Clarke who won the grades 4-6 slogan contest.  Lily and Keira’s classes enjoyed a pizza party on Tuesday as part of their prize packages. Oliver won a motorized fire truck and Keira’s slogan will appear on a City of Corner Brook Fire Truck.

 

 Lily Smallwood proudly presents her winning entry in the Primary Poster Contest for Fire Prevention Week.

Keira Clarke is pictured with her telescope prize for winning the elementary slogan contest for Fire Prevention Week. Keira's slogan was "If your alarm does not ring, that's a bad thing - think fire safety".

Tomorrow our school is hosting the Western Region Invitational Robotics Competition. We are welcoming schools from across the western region of the province. Participating schools include: Our Lady of Mercy, Viking Trail Academy, Jakeman All Grade, Lourdes Elementary, Holy Cross All Grade, White Hills Academy and Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Students and teachers will spend the morning learning about First Lego League Robotics and will then participate in a robot challenge activity in the afternoon. The event is open to the public for viewing beginning at 2 pm. 

We would like to thank Stella Michel and helpers who delivered a 12 month 12 miracle donation to our breakfast program.  The donation included $145 in Coleman’s gift cards and many breakfast food items. 

Stars of the Week

Congratulations to Madeline Murphy who received certificates in Tae Kwon Do for Awesome Punches. 

Class News

The junior kindergarten classes are learning about waste reduction and about conserving water this week. They are also preparing songs with Mr. Graham for the Remembrance Day Assembly. 

Mrs. Hodder’s Kindergarten English class is working on the letter “e”. The class is very excited to have started their Little Green Thumbs Garden. 

Mme. Baugé’s Kindergarten French Immersion class is talking about Chenille, a caterpillar who is afraid of the dark. They are also talking about being afraid of the dark. 

Mrs. George’s grade one English class learned an awesome Halloween poem this week. They are learning about the seasons in science class. They really enjoyed their guided imagery session in Religion class where they imaged what life was like in Jesus’ time. 

Mme. Ryan’s grade one French Immersion class harvested tomatoes, basil, onion, peppers and cucumber from the greenhouse. They made a delicious pasta with the vegetables. They are learning about representing numbers on a ten frame and how to show one or two more or less than. They are also learning some Halloween vocabulary and reading a Halloween book. 

Ms. Kane’s grade two English class is working on a personal water action goal to help conserve water. They are also learning about the water cycle in science. 

Mme. Howlett’s grade two French Immersion class is developing fall and Halloween vocabulary. The students enjoyed taking part in the classical music concert on Tuesday. 

Mme. Moss’ grade three, four, five and six French Immersion class is working on the parts of speech in French. They are writing spooky French Halloween stories. 

Mrs. Bishop’s grade three class has started division in math class. For art they have been studying and learning about still life in art. They drew a still life of their class penguin. They have also started a draft of their Remembrance Day posters. The students are very excited to produce these posters. 

Mrs. Passmoor’s grade four class celebrated Christopher Columbus Day by learning all about the famous explorer. They learnt that he discovered America; however, he was not the first explorer to do this. Leif Erikson was the first explorer to discover America. The fire department also visited the school for a fire drill. It was a very exciting week. 

Grade four student, Molly George (centre), with Bryan and Silvie Cheng who performed at our school as part of a Debut Atlantic performance at our school.

Mrs. McCarthy’s grade five and six class enjoyed a pizza party on Tuesday provided by the City of Corner Brook Fire Department. The party was a prize awarded to the class for Keira Clarke’s winning slogan for Fire Prevention Week. The grade five students are reading a book called “Rapunzel: The one with all the Hair” in language arts. The grade six students have begun building their robotics field kit.  They are very excited about the Western Region Invitational Robotics Competition being held at our school tomorrow.

Grade six students, Clare Coleman (left) and Arabella LeBlanc (right) show off the panda's they made out of Legos for the upcoming Robotics Competition.

Mr. Drew Nadon’s junior high to level three class had a presentation from Mr. Sean Richardson about his cross Canada bike ride to help raise awareness for 22 Veterans. Students are preparing for the second annual Western Region Invitational Robotics Competition being held at our school on Saturday. They would like to extend congratulations to Arista White who participated in a Poetry Slam at the Corner Brook Public Library on Tuesday evening. 

Coming Up

Our school is hosting the Western Region Invitational Robotics Competition on Saturday, October 22. This event is open to the pubic beginning at 2:00 pm. 

By: Mohamed Al-Zubaidy, Simon Boitsefski, Arabella LeBlanc, Trinity Rouse

Grade 5/6 News Article

Our school celebrated Thanksgiving Day on Friday with a meal with our school family. We would like to thank the Quality Inn for preparing the meal, Ms. Cindy Kawja for accompanying our junior kindergarten and grade three and four choirs, the grade one and two French classes for their performance, and our parents and grandparents who served dinner. 

Ms. Ruth Brewer, representing the Bay of Islands Food Bank, with students Heather Cooper, Mohamed Al-Zubaidy and Reyd Ward. Students and staff collected items to donate to the food bank for Thanksgiving. 

This week is fire safety week. Our classes are learning about fire safety and practicing a school fire drill. On Wednesday afternoon members of the Corner Brook Fire Department visited our school for a practice fire drill. 

Students in grades three to six have been participating in basketball skills development clinics with Mr. Ryley, Mr. Drew and Mrs. Bishop.

Our running team participated in the St. Gerard’s running meet on Wednesday afternoon at Margaret Bowater Park. Congratulations to our runners on a great race. 

We would like to thank our families for their generous donation to the Western Regional Memorial Hospital Foundation. We have collected a total of $637.35.

The junior kindergarten classes have begun a project called “Helping Hands”. They are collecting warm clothing for those less fortunate. This includes hats, boots, socks, mittens, coats and snow pants of all sizes and for all ages. 

Additionally, we are collecting for “Kicks for Kids Shoe Drive”. The focus for this drive is athletic shoes; however, all footwear will be accepted. All footwear will be donated to Vine Place. We are collecting donations until Friday, October 14th. 

We are also collecting batteries for an upcoming battery recycling contest.

We would like to extend our condolences to Bishop Hundt and his family on the passing of his father this week. 

Stars of the Week

Congratulations to our Cross Country Running Team who participated in the C.C. Loughlin race last week. In the grade four boys category we had: Carter Bromley, Jacob Blackwood, Luke Coleman, Noah Colbourne, Jacob Cull, Noah Evans, Oscar George, Matthew Kemp and James Lao. In the grade four girls category we had: Sarah Buckingham, Molly George, Kate Murphy, Alyssa Power, and Brooke Watton. In grade five girls category we had: Rebecca Janes, Isabelle Mercier, Rosemary Owolabi., Trinity Rouse, and Reyd Ward. In grade six girls category Heather Cooper represented our school. Carter Bromley received first place in grade four boys with Luke Coleman also placing in the top ten. In grade four girls, Kate Murphy and Molly George placed in the top ten. Heather Cooper placed in the top five in the grade six girls category. Congratulations to all our runners on an excellent running meet. 

Class News

The junior kindergarten classes are learning about fire safety. The class had local firemen visit them on Thursday to teach them about how to be fire safe. 

Junior Kindergarten students, Lexi Wight (left) and Zoe McCarthy (right) examine some butterflies in the outdoor classroom before their tree planting session with Mrs. Hamlyn.

Mrs. Hodder’s Kindergarten English class is working on the letter “L” and ABC patterns in math. They are continuing their exploration of living and non-living things in science. 

Mme. Baugé’s Kindergarten French Immersion class would like to thank Mrs. Hamlyn who offered a tree planting session to their class last Thursday. They really enjoyed their Thanksgiving Day dinner. This week, they are learning new expressions about the weather and a new song. They are learning about different shapes in math and vocabulary for a variety of fruit in Health. They are making une surprise for Mme. Baugé. 

Mrs. George’s grade one English class is really excited about incorporating a Halloween theme into all of their learning. They are enjoying their new math unit on representing numbers to 20. 

Mme. Ryan’s grade one French Immersion class is discussing the four seasons in science. They are talking about how seasons cause changes in the world around them. The students planted some cilantro this week. When it is ready they will harvest the peppers and tomatoes with it to make salsa. 

Ms. Kane’s grade two English class has been busy this week working on their math and writing in language arts.  They enjoyed the Thanksgiving Day dinner on Friday. 

Mme. Howlett’s grade two French Immersion class really enjoyed taking part in the Thanksgiving Day dinner last week. 

Mme. Moss’ grade three, four, five and six French Immersion class is finding creative ways to find French verbs and practice their French vocabulary. 

Mrs. Bishop’s grade three class is continuing to learn about soil in science. They are looking at the concept of division along with their multiplication. They have been learning about empathy. 

Mrs. Passmoor’s grade four class collected non-perishable food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive last week. They participated in a fire drill on Tuesday and celebrated Thanksgiving at a special lunch held in the gym on Friday. They learnt more about the explorer Christopher Columbus and wrote about their science experiments on rocks using the Scientific Method.

Mrs. McCarthy’s grade five and six class had their first math test of the year on Thursday. The students began new strategy units in language arts this week. The grade five students are working on making connections and the grade six students are inferring. The grade six students are working on their project and robot missions for the Intermediate Skills Challenge. 

Mr. Drew Nadon’s junior high to level three class is busy preparing for the Western Region Robotics Competition on October 22. Our school is hosting the event. The class is involved with the planning and preparation. They are also starting a new art project this week.

Coming Up

School will be closed for all students on Friday, October 21 for teacher and staff professional development. 

Our school will host the Western Region Robotics Invitational Competition for intermediate schools in the western region on Saturday, October 22.

By:  Jacob Bursey, Clare Coleman, Rebecca Janes, Rosemary Owolabi

Grade 5/6 News Article: Lion’s Roar

This was a very busy week at IHMS. Today we are celebrating medical theme day to raise money for the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation Radio-thon. Students and teachers are dressed in medical professional and patient clothing.

Our school has begun collecting for our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Boxes for food donations are located in each classroom. Thank you to our families for their donations. Vegetable orders are due today. Vegetables will arrive before thanksgiving. 

Our cross country running team had their first meet on Wednesday at Jubilee Field. Congratulations to the team on their race. The team had over 20 students participate in the season opening race. 

Wednesday was National Milk Day. Students and staff enjoyed free milk compliments of the School Milk Foundation.

We would like to congratulate our grade five students who represented IHMS in the Agri-Foods and Garden Show Spelling Bee last Friday evening. Our spellers included: Jenna Cammie, Keira Clarke, Rebecca Janes and Reyd Ward. Congratulations to Jenna Cammie who was selected as the overall winner. All students received a prize for being a part in the spelling bee. 

Stars of the Week

Congratulations to members of the Graham Academy who performed with the Swinging Belles on Sunday in Cow Head. Our students included:  Grace Brake-Higgins, Sarah Buckingham, Simon Boitsefski, Keira Clarke, Luke Coleman, Heather Cooper, Candace Johannesen, Carly Johannesen, Alister MacDonnell, and Ella Rashleigh. The students participated in a workshop on song writing and dance in addition to their performance with the band. 

Congratulations to Simon Boitsefski who is a gold medalist for the Royal Conservatory of Music. He will be presented his award on October 29.

Class News

The junior kindergarten classes are learning about the season fall. They did an experiment about why leaves change colour. They are very excited about medical theme day today. 

Mrs. Hodder’s Kindergarten English class is doing AB patterns in math. In language arts and science they are learning about the seasons and fall.

The Kindergarten French Immersion class has been busy learning about living (vivant) and non living (non vivant) things in science, as well as shapes and sizes in math. They have been working hard practicing their printing. They would like to wish Haylee Kelly une très bonne fête!

Mrs. George’s grade one English class is writing about fall this week and making lovely fall crafts. They are learning about belonging in Religion class and they each made family crests. 

Mme. Ryan’s grade one French Immersion class is finishing up their patterning unit this week. They have been discussing healthy habits in their health program. They cultivated some produce from the greenhouse and enjoyed a yummy salad with Mme. Moss’s class. They love their greenhouse buddies. 

French Immersion students, Katie Hancock, Noor Altaee, and Charlie Hynes, and enjoy vegetables they cultivated in the greenhouse. 

Ms. Kane’s grade two English class is drafting a letter to Mayor Pender at City Hall to let him know about their proposal to rid stores in Corner brook of plastic bags. The class is very concerned about the impact they have on our environment. 

Mme. Howlett’s grade two French Immersion class had a great week. They are very excited to be dressed up today for medical theme day.

Mme. Moss’ grade three, four, five and six French Immersion class is starting the Daily 5 stations in French. 

Mrs. Bishop’s grade three class is learning how to write an essay this week. The class is learning how to format their essays and use proofreading marks. In math they are studying multiplication and grouping. 

Mrs. Passmoor’s grade four class celebrated forestry week last week by visiting Margaret Bowater Park and learning about forest safety. They also learned how to plant trees and prevent forest fires. A good time was had by all. 

Mrs. McCarthy’s grade five and six class was excited to take part in the Student Leadership Council election this week. The students also wrote essays for Foster Families Association month. The grade six students are learning about different forces in science. The grade five students are learning about cultures. 

Grade five students, Rebecca Janes, Jenna Cammie, Reyd Ward and Keira Clarke, display their prizes at the Agri Foods and Garden Show annual Spelling Bee. 

Mr. Drew Nadon’s junior high to level three class has begun their preparation for the Western Region Robotics Competition coming up on October 22 at our school. This week everyone wrote essays in language arts for Foster Families Association Month. The class hiked at Marble Mountain on Wednesday afternoon as part of their enrichment class. 

(Front): Cole Dumaresque, Aaron White, Ryan Bennett, (back): Emily Murley and Kori Noel, enjoy some refreshing milk on National Milk Day.

Coming Up

• There is a meeting for parents and guardians of grade 6-Level 3 students on Monday, October 3 at 7:00 pm in our school cafeteria. 
• Vegetable orders will be delivered late next week. Orders are now due at the office. 
• Our school will host our annual Thanksgiving Day dinner on October 7.

By:  Mohamed Al-Zubaidy, Simon Boitsefski, an Arabella LeBlanc

*** This is a copy of the news article dated September 28, 2016