If you list it, they will click!

We had a great discussion yesterday about those lists that keep popping up in our social media feeds. We talked about the purpose of "click-bait" and the idea of directing web traffic from social media back to your own website. We decided it would be fun to try to make our own Buzzfeed-esque list, and here's what we came up with:

22 Things that you will not find on an everything bagel

1.  watermelon seeds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  baby teeth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.  dog hair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.  tree mulch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  pencil shavings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  Play-Doh crumbs

7.  unicorn tears

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.  bacon bits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.  belly button lint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.  Kraft Dinner cheese powder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.  old gum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.  eye crust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.  cat litter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.  sock fuzz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.  ear wax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.  Gummie Bears

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.  potting soil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.  nail clippings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.  fish food

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.  arm pit hair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.  gall stones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.  old Band-Aids

 

April 7th - 11th

Hi folks! Remember to turn in your notes and transportation fees ($3) for our big trip to the Regina International Airport on Friday! I can't wait to see what Norm will show us!

Monday (Day 3) - Phys. Ed., Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Baseball Meeting at am RecessInquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk
Tuesday (Day 4) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Kindergarten Reading Buddies, Intermediate fiddle, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk, ACT! Meeting after school
Wednesday (Day 5) - International Day of Pink! Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Rainbow Club meeting at lunch, Grade 6 Band Sectionals, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk
Thursday (Day 1) - Milk and Cookie orders due, Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Cup Stacking Tournament, Destination Imagination
Friday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Airport Field Trip!

March 31st - April 4th

Monday (Day 3) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Circle of Courage Assembly: Generosity, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk
Tuesday (Day 4) - April Fools Day! Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk, ACT! meeting after school
Wednesday (Day 5) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Rainbow Club meeting at lunch, Book Shopping w/ Mrs. Dumont, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk
Thursday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Niska Boys drum circle, Destination Imagination
Friday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, CREATE w/ June Mayhew

March 24th - 28th

Monday (Day 3) - Phys. Ed., Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, CREATE practice w/ Ms. Kimbley's class
Tuesday (Day 4) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Intermediate fiddle, Kindergarten Reading Buddies, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk, ACT! meeting after school
Wednesday (Day 5) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Rainbow club meeting at lunch, Gr. 6 Band, Book Shopping
Thursday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Phys. Ed., Niska boys, Destination Imagination
Friday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Fun Math Friday, Chris Hadfield presentation at Conexus Arts Centre (6s only) - 5s will work with Mrs. Bird and Mrs. Agecoutay

March 17th - 21st

Monday (Day 3) - Happy St. Patrick's Day! No P.E. today - gym closed, Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, jigging practice, limerick writing, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk
Tuesday (Day 4) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Intermediate Fiddle, no Kindergarten buddies this week, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk, ACT! meeting after school
Wednesday (Day 5) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Rainbow Club at lunch, Gr. 6 Band Sectionals, Inquiry w
/ Mr. Dusyk
Thursday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Destination Imagination
Friday (Day 2) - International Day for the Elimation of Racism, Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Gr. 6 Full Band

February 24th - 28th

Monday (Day 5) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Introduction to Division, Gr. 6 Band sectionals, Boys' Basketball Practice
Tuesday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, ACT meeting! Boys Basketball @ McDermid, Storytelling at Scott Collegiate (4:30 - 6:00) - Soup and Bannock provided!
Wednesday (Day 2) - Pink Shirt Day! Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Gr. 6 Full Band, Girls' Basketball Practice
Thursday (Day 3) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Girls' Basketball vs. McDermid
Friday (Day 4) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Kindergarten reading buddies, Rocket launch!

February 10th - 14th

There are just five short days left until the February break where, instead of hunkering down in our classroom and avoiding the cold, we can enjoy other activities like hunkering down in our homes and avoiding the cold!

I want to thank all of the families that came out to conferences on Friday to celebrate the successes of their children! Your support is absolutely crucial to the work we do at Wascana, and we very much appreciate your enthusiasm and time.

Here is a snapshot of what we will be up to this week:

Monday (Day 5) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Aboriginal storyteller presentation, Grade 6 Band Sectionals, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk, Boys' basketball practice
Tuesday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Intermediate fiddle, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk, Boys' basketball vs. Walker, ACT! meeting
Wednesday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Full Band, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk, Girls' basketball practice
Thursday (Day 3) - Phys. Ed., Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Niska Boys drum circle, Destination Imagination, Girls basketball @ Walker
Friday (Day 4) - Contemporary Dance performance at University of Regina, Kindergarten reading buddies, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk

Have a safe and relaxing break! School resumes on Monday, February 24th.

February 3rd - 7th

Monday (Day 5) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Gr. 6 Band Sectionals, Storytelling workshop at Scott Collegiate (pm), Boys' Basketball @ Albert School
Tuesday (Day 1) - Arts. Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Junior Achievement presentation (am), Intermediate Fiddle, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk, Boys' Basketball practice
Wednesday (Day 2) - Arts. Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Gr. 6 Full Band, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk, Girls' Basketball practice
Thursday (Day 3) - Phys. Ed., Arts. Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, jigging practice at lunch, Niska boys drum circle, Destination Imagination, Girls' Basketball vs Albert, ACT! meeting after school
Friday (Day 4) - Conference Day! No classes for students

Please remember to RSVP for your conference time this week. If you are unable to make it, I will try my best to find an alternate time to meet with you to discuss your child's progress.

January 27th - 31st

Monday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Phys. Ed., Jigging practice at lunch, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk, Boys' Basketball practice
Tuesday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Gr. 6 Full Band, Intermediate Fiddle, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk, Boys' Basketball vs. Rosemont
Wednesday (Day 3) - Phys. Ed., Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Jigging practice at lunch, Inquiry w/ Mr. Dusyk, Girls' Basketball practice
Thursday (Day 4) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Roll-A-Story assignment DUE!, Kindergarten Reading Buddies, Destination Imagination, Girls' Basketball @ Rosemont
Friday (PD Day) - No classes for students!

As well, please remember that conference day is Friday, February 7th! Hope to see you there!

January 20th - 24th

Monday (Day One) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Phys. Ed., Inquiry, Basketball practice after school
Tuesday (Day Two) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Inquiry, Boys' Basketball vs. McDermid
Wednesday (Day Three) - Phys. Ed., Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Inquiry
Thursday (Day Four) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Destination Imagination, Girls' Basketball @ McDermid
Friday (Day Five) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, "Roll-A-Story" drafts due (Final drafts due next Thursday!), Evraz Sportsplex (pm)

December 9th - 13th

Monday (Day One) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Phys. Ed.
Tuesday (Day Two) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Gr. 6 Band
Wednesday (Day Three) - Phys. Ed., Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Treasure Store, Book Shopping
Thursday (Day Four) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Treasure Store, Destination Imagination!
Friday (Day Five) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Fun Math Friday, Disney character letters (typed) DUE! Gr. 6 Band, Reading Buddies

CAFE Strategy of the Week: Trade a word / Guess a word
Numeracy Focus: I can demonstrate an understanding of probability

November 18th - 22nd

It's official - Our beloved Riders are off to the Grey Cup, and they don't have to go far! They will take on the Hamilton Tigercats in Grey Cup 101 right here in Regina. I guess we can safely declare this "Green Week"!

Here's what we'll be up to this week:

Monday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Phys. Ed.
Tuesday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Gr. 6 Band, Boys' Volleyball @ Albert School (Final Game)
Wednesday (Day 3) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Phys. Ed.
Thursday (Day 4) - Grade 6 Curling 
Friday (Day 5) - Green Day! Go Riders! Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Reading Buddies, Gr. 6 Band, Progress Reports sent home!

CAFE strategy of the week: Use word parts to determine meaning (prefixes, suffixes, origins, and abbreviations)

Numeracy: I can use strategies to multiply whole numbers.

November 11th - 15th

Monday - Remembrance Day - No School
Tuesday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald
Wednesday (Day 3) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Gr. 6 Band Sectionals
Thursday (Day 4) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Gr. 6 Curling
Friday (Day 5) - Rider Day! Gear up for the CFL Western Finals this weekend!Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Last day to hand in Term 1 assignments! Mr. H. at Destination Imagination workshop (am), Victoria Bourassa speaking, Gr. 6 Band

November 4th - 8th

Monday (Day 3) - Photo Retakes, Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald
Tuesday (Day 4) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, CREATE w/ Corrine Lubenow, MacKenzie Art Gallery Field Trip (pm), Boys Volleyball @ Imperial School
Wednesday (Day 5) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, CAT4 Exams begin (Gr. 5 only), Gr. 6 Band, Girls Volleyball vs. Imperial School
Thursday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Remembrance Day program
Friday (PD Day) - No classes for students

Reminder: There is no school on Monday, November 11th in honour of Remembrance Day.

October 28th - November 1st

Monday (Day 3) - Phys. Ed., Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Photo Orders / Curling notes due!
Tuesday (Day 4) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, ACT! Retreat, Gr. 6 Curling begins, CREATE Session #2, Boys Volleyball vs. Kitchener @ Scott Collegiate
Wednesday (Day 5) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Gr. 6 Band, Girls Volleyball vs. Kitchener
Thursday (Day 1) - Black and Orange Day! Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Niska Boys
Friday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Gr. 6 Band Sectionals, Circle of Courage Assembly: Generosity, Reading Buddies

October 21st - 25th

Monday (Day 3) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, CAFE Strategy: Use the Pictures
Tuesday (Day 4) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, CREATE w/ Corrine Lubenow, Boys Volleyball vs. McDermid
Wednesday (Day 5) - Books and Bagels in gym (8:30), Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Art Gallery permission forms due, Gr. 6 Band, Girls Volleyball at McDermid
Thursday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, MacKenzie Art Gallery (pm)
Friday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Fun Math Friday! Gr. 6 Curling permission forms due, Gr. 6 Band at McLurg, Agenda Survivor Day!

October 14th - 18th

Monday (Thanksgiving) - No School! Get your turkey on!
Tuesday (Day 4) - Gr. 6 Immunizations, Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Phys. Ed., Fiddling w/ Mr. Ward, Kurzweil Lesson w/ Mrs. McMillen, Boys' Volleyball vs. Walker
Wednesday (Day 5) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Gr. 6 Band, Girls' Volleyball @ Walker
Thursday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Phys. Ed.
Friday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Fun Math Friday, Reading Buddies, Gr. 6 Band @ McLurg

October 7th - 11th

It was fabulous to see so many of you at our goal setting conferences last week! We had some excellent discussions and I feel confident that we are all working together to keep our children progressing here at Wascana School!

This will be an incredibly busy week for us in Room 23! School pictures are on Monday morning, so be sure to wake up a little earlier and look your best! ;) I also want to wish our volleyball teams good luck as they both try to start their seasons 2-0 this week. Most importantly, they have been wonderful ambassadors for their school and we are extremely proud of them!

I will be out of the classroom for the entire day on Tuesday, as I am in planning meetings with Ms. Bird and Ms. Agecoutay all day. Together, we will lay out a map for our literacy and numeracy in the senior grades for this year. I am excited for the opportunity!

Monday (Day 4) - School photos, Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Daily 5 kick off!
Tuesday (Day 5) - Mr. Howse in meetings all day, Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Gr. 6 Band (pm), Boys Volleyball @ Rosemont School
Wednesday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Nistor visiting Wascana School, Girls Volleyball (home game) vs. Rosemont School, Cross Country City Finals @ Douglas Park
Thursday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Full Band @ McLurg (pm)
Friday (Day 3) - Phys. Ed., Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Reading Buddies w/ Ms. Whittle's Kindergarten students

And now... some awesome school photos for you to enjoy!

September 30th - October 4th

Monday (Day 5) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Grade 6 Band
Tuesday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald
Wednesday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Circle of Courage Assembly - Belonging (9:30), Goal Setting Conferences (pm) - NO AFTERNOON CLASSES!
Thursday (Day 3) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Goal Setting Conferences (pm) - NO AFTERNOON CLASSES!
Friday - PD Day - No classes for students

September 23rd - 27th

Monday (Day 5) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles (Me Quilt presentations), RAD Reading Assessment, Gr. 6 Band
Tuesday (Day 1) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, DNA Math Assessment, Fiddle auditions w/ Mr. Ward (pm)
Wednesday (Day 2) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Cross Country Run @ Douglas Park (4pm)
Thursday (Day 3) - Arts Ed. w/ Mrs. McDonald, Phys. Ed., Terry Fox Walk, Library Book Shop
Friday (Day 4) - Cree w/ Ms. Elles, Glen Anaquod Tipi Raising Competition (U of R) - Information to be sent home on Tuesday