Get the Dirt on Plants! 

  Grade 3’s got ready to dig into the connected world of soil and plants! We participated in a virtual Scientists in the Schools program, where we explored the importance of soil by investigating soil layers and experimenting with water retention. We uncovered the relationship between plants and everyday items such as our clothing, elastic bands, […]

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Take Off to Reading Success

  Did you know that learning to read is a challenge for almost 40 percent of kids? The good news is every child CAN learn to read, including yours! Your child just needs tailored, structured support to match the way s/he learns best. The effects of falling behind and feeling like a failure can be devastating. Early intervention […]

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Author Gordon Korman’s Virtual Visit

  On Friday, May 27th author Gordon Korman came for an online visit with the Grades 3 to 6 students. Korman writes mostly realistic and adventure fiction for grades 4-8. He has also written around 100 books. Some of the books he talked about were This Can’t Be Happening at MacDonald Hall, Ungifted, Liar Liar […]

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Library News

  On Tuesday, the children from JK to Grade 2 enjoyed a virtual author visit with Toronto author, Andrew Larsen.  Andrew taught us that we all have stories to tell and one day even write.  Please ask your children about his visit!  Also, if you’d like to pick up any of his beautiful picture books for summer reading, please support our […]

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@kidscreateukraine Update

  Dear Crestwood students, staff, and parents, We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible support of KidsCreateUkraine!!! What you are bringing to the children living in war is joy, play, creativity, love!! We are so grateful for your care and are so excited to ship your collected items to those in need. […]

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Library News – Author Visit

  Attention JK to Grade 2 families!  Crestwood School is hosting a virtual author visit with Canadian author Andrew Larsen on Tuesday, May 17.  Parents are welcome to virtually join!  The Grade 1/2 presentation will be at 9:45am and the JK/SK presentation will begin at 10:45. We have been reading his books in library class […]

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A Virtual Field Trip to the Time of the Early Settlers

  The Grade 3’s got dressed up as early settlers and were transported back to Upper Canada in the 1800’s.  A costumed educator visited with students virtually in their classroom, shared videos, and photos from the Village, and led an active exploration of life in the 1800s. We learned about the life of the early settlers and the […]

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Shine a Light

  The Grade 4 classes had a wonderful time participating in the ‘Shine a Light’ Scientists in School workshop this week! We learnt all about the properties of light, through hands-on, independent investigations. These included learning about refraction by shining a light through a moving cup of water and using a mirror to reflect light […]

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