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Salmon Release
Several schools in Mission have been participating in the Salmonid Enhancement program this winter and have been caring for salmon in classrooms and libraries! They started as eggs and will soon be released back into streams and creeks as fry.
Take a look at this short video clip that shows a salmon release at Mossom Creek, Port Moody, BC.
Featured image courtesy of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
David Suzuki
David Suzuki turned 80 in March!
- Read about his accomplishments and contributions to Canada:
David Suzuki – The Canadian Encyclopedia (English)
David Suzuki – The Canadian Encyclopedia (French)
2. Explore The Nature of Things Jr. on CBC’s website
Featured image: Courtesy of Sturla Gunnarsson
Pacific Underwater Calendar: Spring
Did you spot any sea life over spring break?
Here is a link to an interesting article about what sea life is like along the Pacific coast in the spring.
Pacific Underwater Calendar: Spring is in the air and the water.
What you can do to help protect sea life (from the David Suzuki Foundation):
- Join the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network and collect data on cetaceans and sea turtles
- Monitor marine mammal populations with a digital app, such as Whale mAPP.
- Explore the underwater oceans around the world with Google Street View Oceans.
Want to learn about the ocean all year round? Visit the Pacific Underwater Calendar!
Featured Image: Credit to L. Lane, Parksville, BC for this great shot of sea lions with very full bellies after feasting on migrating herring!
Earth Hour
A message from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF):
“The 10th annual Earth Hour takes place at 8:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Six continents, over 170 countries, and 24 time zones will be united as a global community, making our voices heard through individual action.
Turn off as much power as you can and focus on your commitment to climate action for the rest of this year.”
Earth Hour Activities:
Read a book by flashlight! How about “Franklin in the Dark”? Visit your school library to borrow a great book to read for Earth Hour.
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Check out some of these great resources and borrow your favourite Dr. Seuss book from the school library!
For Kids:
For Parents:
How Full is Your Bucket?
‘Choose Kind’ all year long….
Watch how Pete fills buckets when he makes a new friend! (Borrow more Pete the Cat books at your school library!)
Recommended Reading:
How to Fill Your Bucket: For Kids by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer
World Read Aloud Day
“On February 24, 2016 Lit World encourages children, parents, teachers, other educators, and librarians to read aloud. Lit World’s World Read Aloud Day (#WRAD16) champions the importance of telling stories no matter where one is around the globe.”
Watch and listen to Karma Wilson read aloud from her book “Bear Snores On”.
You can find more stories to watch and read along with on the World Read Aloud Day website.
Pink Shirt Day
Mark your calendar: Pink Shirt Day is on February 24th.
Wear something pink to show that we are all working together to erase bullying in our community. What better time of year to connect with models of kindness like Auggie (Wonder, by R.J. Palacio).
Check out these resources and book trailers to get inspired and spread the message for kindness all year round.
Class Resources: Pledge to “Choose Kind”
Pink Shirt Day additional resources:
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Take some time to learn about the accomplishments and contributions of black Canadians with these resources:
Government of Canada, Black History Month website:
“Every year, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of black Canadians, past and present. Canadians take this time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of black Canadians who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation it is today. During Black History Month, Canadians can gain insight into the experiences of black Canadians and their vital role in the community.” Resources include:
- Seven short videos highlighting contributions of important historical figures and inventors.
- Games and Quizzes
- Canadian Black History Virtual Museum
20 Notable Black Inventors Infographic (American and Canadian)
Family Literacy
Thanks to the organizers, families in attendance and our wonderful Teacher Librarian superheroes (including our planners and set up team) for an inspiring literacy event at today’s Riot of Reading. The Riot of Reading is an annual community event in Mission to celebrate Family Literacy Day.
We had so much fun exploring Reading Superpowers, sharing fictional and real-life superhero books, and discovering our Superhero names. Hanging out with Clifford was pretty cool too!
Hope to see everyone again next year!
Have a Heart Day
This message is from the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada (FNCFCS) website:
“Have a Heart Day is a child and youth-led reconciliation campaign that brings together caring Canadians to help ensure First Nations children have the services they need to grow up safely at home, get a good education, be healthy, and be proud of who they are.
Activity Ideas:
- Send a Valentine’s Day card or letter supporting Have a Heart Day to the Prime Minister and your Member of Parliament.
- Host a Valentine’s Day party to raise awareness in your school or community. Choose a day leading up to Valentine’s Day that makes sense for your class or community.
- Spread the word through social media like YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. Use the hashtag #HaveaHeartDay.
Explore the Have a Heart Day website to download Have a Heart Day resources, and to order bookmarks and buttons! There is also an information sheet entitled “Reconciliation is all of us”.
Through activities like Have a Heart Day, we are creating a movement where the landscape of Canada is only one of honour and possibility for First Nations children.”
FNCFCS also shared this music video by N’we Jinan Artists “Important to Us”, written and performed by students at Pierre Elliot Trudeau School:
Inventions & Technology
Innovations and technologies developed by Inuit and Native American communities are featured in these two books. Watch the trailers, visit the library to read the books!
Riot of Reading 2016
The Riot of Reading will be held on January 23rd at École Mission Central! Visit with Mission Teacher Librarians and get ready to explore your Reading Superpowers!
Watch the cartoon below to see what students love about their school libraries.
Human Rights
“This inspirational book empowers children across the world to explore our hard-won rights and understand how precious they are.” To celebrate their new children’s book, ‘Dreams of Freedom’, Amnesty International asked children what freedom means to them.
They also held a drama workshop run by Chickenshed Theatre for children to explore and dramatise the words of these human rights heroes. Watch the highlights and get inspired.
School District 75 Elementary Virtual Learning Commons 