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Gr2 Read-A-Long
The Grade 2 classes had a wonderful time reading for the MS Read-A-Thon! We are all thrilled to support such an important cause! –Ms Ingram, Ms Mandel and Ms Robinson
Catapult Challenge in 3A
3A participated in a Valentine Catapult Challenge this week. We explored different ways to build catapults using simple materials and launched valentine candy as our projectiles. Both Lila and Xavier made catapults that launched their heart candy 400 cm or 4 m across our classroom. Try this challenge at home. Google “how to make a
PrinciPALs
Dear Parents, What a wild first week back at school! We were so thrilled we were able to welcome the students back to school, and with a fresh, thick coat of snow on the ground too! It was so wonderful to see the students back in their classrooms, with their friends, out at recess,
100 Days Smarter in SKA!
Donuts, Gumballs and Smarties Hooray! Crowns, Necklaces, Sundaes today! Brownies were sweet! Today was a treat! xo SKA
Whistle While We Work
Talal and Roark in 2A take our ‘Musical Instrument Found Object Scavenger Hunt’ to the next level! –Amanda Birchard
Happy, Happy, Happy!
Grade 1A and 1B would like to wish everyone a Very Happy Lunar New Year as well as a Very Happy Valentine’s Day! We did so many great activities to explore these holidays including a valentine candy experiment! Please enjoy our Chinese dragons and Valentine artwork. We are all looking very forward to being back at
Creative Comics
This week in French class, the Grade 5 students created comics to show what they have been learning in their unit on Sports and activities. –Windy Charles
Get Your Red, White and Pink On!
The Grade 3’s had a Red, White and Pink Theme Day to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We got together with all of our friends to play a few games. We participated in a “Find the Gnome” challenge, “Reveal the Valentine Picture” multiplication games, and enjoyed giggling at some “Heartfelt Would You Rather” questions. We all hope
PrinciPALs
Dear Parents, This is it! You have done it! We have done it together! We have come to the end of Zoom school and the students are finally going back to school on Tuesday! We would like to congratulate all the students for showing up for school everyday and for always trying their best
Raptors Virtual Training Series
Dear basketball enthusiasts, Raptors Virtual Training Series presented by Maple Leaf Foods is a high definition on-demand series of basketball skill development videos for boys and girls, ages 7-17 of all skill levels. Watch on any device and follow along as our Raptors Development Staff and Special Guests bring you their ENERGY and coach
Mood Music
A cross-curricular unit exploring mental health through music, visual arts, drama, & writing. Check out what Gr. 2 – 4’s have been up to in music! –Amanda Birchard
Photography Club
This week in Photography Club we focused on zooming in on parts of an object, filling the frame, and forced perspective. Forced perspective is all about playing with angles. It is all about creating illusions and fooling the eye. Forced perspective can make objects appear larger or smaller, farther away or closer than they actually are. Everyone
Friendship & Love Week in SKA
In SKA, we celebrate Friendship & Love week by going ‘On a Hunt’ for things we love! ️ We enjoyed bringing #4 to the Zoom Room! xo
Bigger and Better Things in 2021!
We know that 2020 was tough on everyone. It sure wasn’t the year any of us had expected. In 5E, we decided that we wanted to make 2021 better for those around us. Each student in 5E decided on a goal to make this year better for someone else. In this video, you will
PrinciPALs
Dear Parents, Happy February! Our first week of February, and our 5th (and second last) week of remote learning has been a great one! The highlight of the week was our school wide virtual assembly to kick off our MS Readathon! We learned a lot about multiple sclerosis, and had the privilege to hear
Crestwood’s Got Talent!
Though in years past we’ve hosted a talent show bringing together the whole school to watch as select performers shared their talents at a specific date and time, this year they’re going to get a little more flexible! The pandemic has forced us to change the way we do many things, but in this case
Daily Screening Starts Tuesday
Crestwood has partnered with EduSafe to provide our students and staff with a quick and easy way to pre-screen for COVID daily. A guardian will be required to complete the pre-screening process for their child(ren) before they arrive at school each day. Crestwood School staff members will be required to do the same. The EduSafe
Everything Gets Better When You Get Active!
Dear Parents, The calendar has officially flipped to February, which means it’s time to chat about the heart – and we don’t mean the chocolate kind. It’s Heart Month in Canada, the perfect opportunity to bring some attention and awareness to the importance of heart health and what you can do to reduce the
Crestwood Welcomes Kenneth Oppel!
On Tuesday, Kenneth Oppel came to visit all of Grade Six on a Zoom webinar. He is the author of many books including The Boundless, Half Brother, and Silverwing, the book about a bat named Shade that everyone in Grade Six reads. Mr. Oppel talked about his inspiration for Silverwing and the bat characters
Early Spring!
On February 2nd, SKB enjoyed learning about Groundhog Day! Check out our amazing groundhog pictures! We are excellent listeners and artists in SKB!! –Carly Hebscher & Julie Fox
Photography Club
Crestwood’s Photography Club (Grades 4 – 6) has been meeting on Tuesday for the past couple of weeks. The first theme we explored was “Of Importance”. As each student shared a picture of something that is important to them, we learned a little more about one another. Then, it was time to take selfies that
Flipgrid Consent
Dear Parent or Guardian: We are always looking for new and creative ways to engage our students and enhance their experiences so for some of our online activities we’ll be working with an exciting new tool…Flipgrid. Flipgrid is the leading video discussion platform used by tens of millions of PreK to PhD educators, students,
A Fantastic Friday in Gr.2
All Grade 2 classes had a fantastic spirit day today celebrating with pj’s, crazy hair, hats, and sportswear. Everyone showed up looking spectacular! So much fun!! We do love our amazing students! -Ms Ingram, Ms Mandel, Mrs Robinson, Ms Green
Mama and Papa Bear and their cubs!
Brrr!!! It is cold outside, but luckily we have fur to keep us warm. We live in the Arctic, we are mammals and we are warm blooded. What kind of hugs do polar bears give?
Snowman Stories in 1A
The Grade One students have been learning about the different seasons. This week, they focused on winter. For one activity the students used a legend/key to create a snowman reflecting how they feel about winter related topics. They will be using their uniquely designed snowmen to write their very own snowman adventures. Stay tuned for some
Turning Up the Heat in 1B
With winter truly arriving this week, the Grade Ones entered the Zoom Science Lab and built their own thermometers. With a plastic bottle, straw, plasticine, water, and food colouring they went to work. They explored the concept of expansion and contraction and completed a science report recording their materials, procedure, and observations. Way to
Rock n’ Roll Jam Session
The JKs and SKA went on the road with Jimmy Fallon and the Roots! But not before we scoured our homes for found objects, like toasters, boots, and umbrella’s to make music with! It was a ‘for real rock ’n roll jam’ when we played Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie! and we
Art Room Rumblings
The grade six students started learning how to draw people in motion using stick figures as a base. They created these genre drawings which represent everyday life using their new skills. Enjoy their beautiful creations. Dara Akodu Isabelle Kim Divya Ghanekar Sanad Etoom
PrinciPALs
Dear Parents, We have made it through one whole month of remote learning! Congratulations to all students, parents and teachers! We are so proud of everyone for their hard work and determination to overcome all the obstacles that come with online learning. We were excited to launch our ZOOM clubs this week, and it
