Congratulations!

To the Class of 2012..... a HUGE congratulations!!!  You have graduated from elementary school, and are now moving on to the next chapter of your lives.  Mr Bax, Mrs Schroder, and I were so very proud of each and every one of you tonight. 

Thank you for making the 2012 Graduation such a success - you shone on your night :)

Miss Skelton :)

Photos

Hi everyone,
I must extend a HUGE thank you to all students and staff who made our Grad Trip a massive success this year!  I do believe it was the most stress-free trip I've taken, and I have all of you to thank for that :)  Best-grad-trip-ever!

Now that the dust has settled and we've all had a weekend to catch up on sleep, it's time to do a bit of sharing.  I've set up a wikispace for you so that you can share your pics with each other - of course, many of you use facebook for this, but I'd like to see them too :)  Here's the address:
http://fes-grad-trip-2012.wikispaces.com/

You need to be a member to add photos or make changes, so put in a request and I'll add you so that you can add stuff in.

Also, and this is REALLY IMPORTANT!!! - if you have photos that you would like to have in the Grad video that Mrs Bickley is putting together, you can e-mail them to her at malibickley@gmail.com - these can be pictures from this year OR years past. They can be pics from field trips, day trips, event days, sports days, or anything school related.  If you're not sure if the pic is appropriate, use this rule:  If you have to ask, don't send it!

These pictures MUST BE IN BY FRIDAY!!

If you don't have digital photos (just the regular, standard paper photos), bring them in as soon as possible so that we can scan them.  Baby photos are also needed ASAP.  If photos are not submitted by this Friday, they won't be used.

Alrighty!  Have a great night - people going to Track and Field tomorrow:  GOOD LUCK!  See you soon,
Miss Skelton :)

Reminder

Just a reminder of what to bring/what not to bring on the trip:

http://gr8skelton1112.blogspot.ca/2012/05/grad-trip-what-to-bring.html

See you at 7:30 on Monday!

History - Canadian Inventors

Hi everyone,

Here's a list of the inventions/inventors we spoke about today:
Chris Haney and Scott Abbott - Trivial Pursuit
Norman Breakey - Paint Roller
Dianne Croteau - CPR Mannequin
James Floyd - Jetliner
Sandford Fleming - Standard Time (Time Zones)
Gideon Sundback - Zippers
Henry Woodward - The Electric Lightbulb
T.E. Ryan - 5 Pin Bowling
Grahame Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, Robert Kerr - IMAX
SPAR Aeronautics and The National Aeronautical Establishment - Canadarm
Eli Franklin Burton, Cecil Hall, James Hillier, Albert Prebus - Electron Microscope
James Naismith - Basketball
Helmut Lucas - Prosthetic Hands
Joseph Armand Bombardier - the Snowmobile
Jacques Plante - the Goalie Mask
Samuel McKeen - the Odometer
Frederick Banting, J.J. MacLeod, Charles Best - the Insulin Process
Elijah McCoy - Lawn Sprinklers (among many other things)
Wilbur Rounding Franks - Anti-Gravity Suits
Donald Hings - Walkie Talkies
Olivia Poole - Jolly Jumpers
Harry Wasylyk - Garbage Bags
Abraham Gesner - Kerosene
Arthur Sicard - Snow Blowers
William Chalmers - Acrylics/Plexiglass
John A. Hopps and Wilfred Bigelow - Heart Pacemaker
Alexander Graham Bell - the Telephone

Remember - these are NOT all of the inventions and innovations that Canadians have contributed - see if there are others that interest you! 

Our assignment is that of a PERSON, not an invention, so make sure that you focus on the individual.  Bring your research in tomorrow so that you can get started on your assignment!

Miss Skelton :)

Grad Trip - What to Bring

Hi everyone!
I've posted on the "parent" version of my blog, a summary of what we discussed on Friday about the upcoming Grad Trip.  Click here to see it.

I've generated a list of "recommended things to bring" - there's also a list of "what NOT to bring".... hopefully these will help you when you're packing.  Remember, you're carrying your own bags, and you'll need to move all of your stuff in one trip.  Don't pack too heavy!
What to Bring:

• comfortable clothes (shorts, shirts, pants)
• clothes for dinner at the Skylon Tower
• comfortable shoes for walking AND shoes for walking to and from the pool (flip flops will be okay for this, but are not recommended for during the day/walking around Niagara Falls use)
• bathing suit (and a plastic bag to bring it home in)
• money (wallet, purse)
• camera (not phone)
• toiletries (don't forget a toothbrush and deodorant!) 
• sunscreen/sunglasses
• lunch for the first day (if you don't want to buy it) 
• hat
• a few snacks for in your room (no popcorn - not allowed to pop it in the rooms)
• pjs

What NOT to bring:

• cellphones
• hair dryer (they're in the rooms)
• electronics (e.g., laptop, DVD player, etc) - iPods/mp3 players are okay
• too much money
• popcorn for rooms
• towel - they will be provided for you

I might add to these lists as the week progresses - check back often!! If you have any suggestions of things I should add, let me know :)

Can't wait for the trip!
Miss Skelton :)

Important Upcoming Info

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder about Track and Field for tomorrow:
Participation is not optional - it is part of your Phys. Ed. mark, and demonstrates a great deal of character throughout the day. If you're at school, you're expected to participate.
Attendance in the classroom at 9;
First event starts at 9:05;
Lunch is at 12:00-12:25 and no one may leave school for lunch.
Make sure that you:
- have appropriate shoes
- have appropriate and comfortable clothing that meets the dress code
- have lots of water
- wear sunscreen
- bring snacks and/or money if you would like to buy something at the concession stand

Also - keep thinking about the meals that you will want to select for the Grad Trip.... the choices are:
Night 1: Skylon Tower
Choice 1 - Prime Rib with baked potato or fries
Choice 2 - Spaghetti with Chef's Salad (I believe this is our vegetarian option)
Choice 3 - Chicken Fingers with fries
Night 2: Rainforest Cafe
Choice 1 - Blue Mountain chicken sandwich and wild jungle fries
Choice 2 - Pasta (penne)
Choice 3 - Burger and wild jungle fries
We will collect decisions on Friday of this week.

Bring in your baby photos as soon possible please!

Good luck at Track and Field tomorrow!  Come by to visit at the scorekeeping station!

Miss Skelton :)