Accessing the Google Classroom

 To access the Google Drive or Google Classroom from home, follow these steps:

1 - Go to the board website: http://www.yrdsb.ca/Pages/default.aspx

2 - Click on the "Student Support" tab on the right hand side of the page.

3 - Then click on the "Online Student Tools" tab (It should be the first tab on the list).

4 - Next, scroll down and click on "Google Classroom" for the Google Classroom, or "GSuite" for the Google Drive.

5 - Students will then be prompted to enter their username and password.  This is the same username and password that they use on the school computers. 

Food Drive: Last Call!

 

This is the last week of our school food drive.  Through our media unit on infographics, we have been learning about food insecurity and the impact that it can have on a child's education and future.  The students have learned how important it is for everyone to have access to the nutrition they need, and yet there are so many people who do not.  As a class, we made it our goal to bring in 100 food items to help combat food insecurity.  So far we have 53 food donations.  Please help us reach our goal of 100 by then end of this week when the food drive comes to a close!

Remembrance Day

 

Tomorrow is Remembrance Day.  While we are still unable to have our usual school assemblies, as a school, we will be honouring the day with a moment of science and a playing of O Canada and The Last Post at 11:00.

As a class, we will be displaying our Remembrance Day art, reading Terrible Things by Eve Bunting, and watching a few short videos explaining the importance of Remembrance Day and the meaning behind the poppy.  We listened to this reading of Why We Wear A Poppy today.

Students will receive a poppy to wear for the day, and are encouraged to bring in a donation in support of our Canadian veterans.

Spirit Day Tomorrow!

SPIRIT DAY - Thursday October 20th, 2021 

LGBTQ youth disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities. Each year, millions go purple for Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Pledging to “go purple" on Spirit Day is a way for everyone — global and local brands and companies, world leaders, celebrities, neighbors, parents, classmates, and friends — to visibly show solidarity with youth.

Upcoming School Events

 

Our Terry Fox Run will take place on Wednesday September 29, 2021.  Remember to dress appropriately!

On Thursday we will be honouring Truth and Reconciliation Day by wearing orange.  Please remember to wear an orange shirt, if you have one!

Rainy Days Ahead

 

With lots of rain forecasted in the days ahead, it is likely that students will have several indoor recesses this week.  With the current restrictions, students are expected to remain at their seats for indoor recess.  With this in mind, students are encouraged to bring in a small game or activity that they can engage in independently or with ONE other classmate during indoor recesses.  Students are reminded that they are responsible for their items and should not bring in anything of great value.

If students are unable to bring in an item, or do not want to, there are also classroom books to read, or they can doodle on their whiteboards.