Dear Parents and Students in Grades 5 and 6 , We are nearing the end of another school year and it is time to have students who are NOT returning to Crestwood School to return their rented musical instruments to the school. If your child is in Grade 6, or in Grade 5 and not returning to Crestwood,
Category: Lower School
House Point Scavenger Hunt
Hey Everyone! Are you looking for a way to get outside; have fun, enjoy the nice warm weather and earn some House Points at the same time?? You can join in on our neighbourhood House Point Scavenger Hunt! All you have to do is use our scavenger hunt list to find as many items
Calling All Future House Heads
Are you in Grade 4 or 5? Do you want to be a leader? Do you like fun and adventure? Do you have lots of spirit and ready to get people energized and involved? Are you organized and able to work independently and as part of a team? If you answered yes to those
Student Songwriting
This week, 5D learned about the key components of songwriting. The students exhibited their skills by writing a mini-song about “The Guardians of Lore”, the online book they are reading. This task had students thinking deeply about the class novel, while also having fun and learning about the song writing process. It was very
Dessert Sushi with Ms. Maurer
Dear Parents and Students, Thanks to all of you who participated in 4E’s Cooking with Ms Maurer this week. A huge thank you to the parents and siblings who joined us too! A great time was had by all of us! It was loads of fun!!! I hope your dessert sushi were as delicious as
Celery Anyone?
On Monday, both 3B and 3C participated in a fun Science experiment. The students have been working hard on our ‘Plants and Soil’ Unit and loved the opportunity to do some hands-on learning. During our experiment, the children investigated how plants absorb water and grow. We first made educated predictions and then watched the experiment unfold.
Happy Birthday Bianca!
Bianca from 3A celebrated her 9th birthday on Zoom with her class this past Thursday. Her classmates and teachers all created cards and posters for her. We sang Happy Birthday and showered her with good wishes on the last of her single digit birthdays. It was a birthday celebration that no one will ever
Busting Out the Balloons
2A and 2B continue to work enthusiastically on their Air and Water Unit in Science. This week, the children investigated what will happen when a balloon, a latex glove, or a Ziplock bag is blown up halfway and fully inflated. The children first gave their educated predictions and then watched the experiment unfold for each
News from the Art Room
Please take a look at some work done by students from grades 4 to 6, giving you a preview of the various creative projects. Take a walk along a one-point-perspective street; look through our flip books, enjoy the largest scroll story and some imaginative illustrations. Our artists put their hearts into their creations and we
TACO BELL CANON
In lieu of the Grade 3 musical all Gr.3 students were invited to participate in a virtual music project. Five brave souls stepped up to the plate. Learning curves abound for all! We are proud of our final product and we hope you enjoy it! Warning: you might become very hungry while listening. –Amanda Birchard
Gr.2 Paper Towel Experiment
2A and 2B have been working hard on their Air and Water Unit in Science. This week, the children investigated what will happen when a paper towel is placed at the bottom of a glass and that glass is submerged upside down, under water. The children first gave their educated predictions and then watched the experiment unfold.
Drive for Daily Bread Food Bank
Hello Crestwood, We hope that you and your families are all doing well and finding ways to stay happy and active while at home. We are all facing new and difficult challenges right now, but we recognise that there are people around the city and the country who are having an even more difficult
JK-SK Obstacle Course
Take the challenge of our Kindergarten Obstacle Course! Crawl under tables. Climb over ottomans. Children need to jump/somersault/crawl/crab walk from one obstacle to another. Put down pillows or couch cushions and the kids need to jump from one to the next. Alternatively, the kids need to jump over the pillows or cushions! Perform various
Space Based STEM
Over the last week or so, students of 6C showed creativity and innovation when they tackled Space-themed STEM challenges using materials found in their homes. Some students used marshmallows to recreate constellations while others used oreos to model the phases of the moon. It was a tasty way to learn about our night sky! Others
Zooming in SKB
Kindergarten learned about the life cycle of a robin! We also enjoyed individual zoom meetings this week. We asked SKB, “What is your favourite part of the ZOOM ROOM?” We LOVE the answers! Raina loves dancing and drawing in the ZOOM ROOM! Simon loves getting everybody together in the ZOOM ROOM! Martin loves Show & Tell in
There’s No Debate. Gr.4 Loves Debating!
Over the past few weeks of online learning, the grade 4 classes have been honing their debating skills! Each week during our unit on persuasive writing we have had a debate, with motions as diverse as ‘Every school should wear a uniform’ and ‘It is good to be famous’. The students have had the task
Cardboard Carnival
For their weekly STEM challenge, 4 A, B, and C were invited to design and build games for a Cardboard Carnival. The students got creative and built some wonderful and challenging games. Their families then had the added treat of playing these games. –Katie Maalouf
Art Room Rumblings
All students are really taking time to create and put in amazing effort in their art work! Grade three students have been inspired this week by a Montreal artist @thefineblackpen who shared her work with us as a part of her isolation art initiative. All of the completed “House” pieces will be sent back to the
Happy Birthday Peter!
SKA had a fun activity this week in our Zoom Room. We celebrated Peter’s 6th birthday. All of our boys made birthday cards and displayed them for our friend. – Christina Teixeria & Carolyn Haywood
Cooking Class with Chef Amar
4B is excited to participate in another Chef Amar cooking class this Friday at 2:45pm. Last week, we made delicious “no bake” chocolate chip oat balls. This Friday, students will be making a healthy, but tasty avocado chocolate pudding with only 5 easy ingredients. Don’t miss out on this fun class! Anyone is welcome to join.
We Love Planet Earth
Grade 3A was given the challenge of giving back to the Earth. We all decided to make bird feeders with materials that we had at home. Some students took old bird feeders and repainted them. Other students used materials from the recycling bin to make their creations. Our bird feeders were filled with peanut
Earth Week Kahoot
Earth Week is upon us and our House Heads are preparing to host some Earth Week Kahoot trivia sessions as well as start some other Crestwood community challenges. All student participants will receive house points for their House! Please keep a close eye on the Edsby River for more information! -David Cooper
Art Perspective
Nothing can stop our artists from creating! Our online classes have brought a new perspective to our process, and we are having great fun! -Anya Romanenko
BrainPOP
Dear Crestwood School BrainPOP users, We hope you’re staying safe and healthy! This is just a heads-up to let you know that we’ve scheduled routine maintenance for this weekend. As a result, our sites may be down for a period, or you may experience intermittent issues during that time. We apologize for any inconvenience this
Michael Eisen Recording
Crestwood School would like to thank, Michael Eisen, the founder of the Youth Wellness Network for his informative and timely talk on Wednesday evening. The Youth Wellness Network (YWN) is an organization that partners with schools, community groups, and families to promote mental health, resilience, and well-being. This parent session was one component of a
Under the Sea
The JKs have had a great time exploring Under the Sea. They completed many activities. They made a snorkel to visit all the Under the Sea creatures and even created their own aquariums out of water bottles and shoebox Under the Sea dioramas. Way to go JK ZOOM School Learning! –Melodie Young
Online Athletic Activities
As part of the Online Learning Program Crestwood School is offering Online Athletic Activities, which may include a workout class, yoga, Tabata, dance or circuit training. In this regard, Crestwood physical education classes are bringing motivational workouts, health and fitness content and resources to your home as part of its online learning community. The student
Carnaval de Crestwood
This Thursday (March 5th) in the traditions of old, the Crestwood students will be taking part of their day to celebrate the Carnaval de Crestwood which is a nod to the traditions of the Carnaval de Quebec (and French Canadian culture). The Québec Winter Carnival is the oldest of the winter festivals that are held each
AOM – Leyli Shakeri-Rad
Congratulations to our Artist of the Month Leyli Shakeri-Rad. Leyli is inspired by her own life experiences and likes to spend time in nature. She enjoys working with different colours and appreciates the time it takes to create quality art. She is a valued and active Art Committee member. Leyli’s creations are on display
Fill Your Own Cup
On Monday, Primary and Junior students attended assemblies presented by the Youth Wellness Network. The theme was “Fill Your Own Cup,” with speaker Carine sharing with students a cornerstone of emotional well being: looking inward to identify and value what makes them unique. Students were encouraged to capitalize on their special qualities by using
