08.29.08
Posted in Grade 3 at 6:22 pm by staff
I hope that you are all ready for a fantastic year at Laurel Academy!!! The Grade 3 class is a good size with 15 students. I look forward to seeing the faces of our returning students and also meeing the new. By now you have all probably had a chance to look at the Academic Calendar and School Supply list posted on this site. The first week back is always busy getting everything ready that you need and adjusting to the routine - early to bed and early to rise. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions that you may have. The students agenda is also a good way to communicate with each other on a daily basis. Once again, welcome and I look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Sincerely,
Ms. Menard
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11.07.07
Posted in Field Trips, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3 at 11:55 pm by staff
The grades 3 - 6 classes took a trip back in time on Monday, October 22, when they visited Black Creek Pioneer Village. The grades 3, 4 and 5 classes experienced what it was like to be a child in Upper Canada in the 1800’s, by doing pioneer chores. They teased, carded and spun wool, made rag rugs, baked, washed dishes (yes, it’s true, parents!) and carried buckets of water. In the wood shop, they made wooden spoons, drilled holes, and used a weaving loom.
The grade six class supplemented their study of the Rebellions of 1837 with a mock trial and debate. They also visited the various buildings and talked about the issues and concerns of Upper Canadians in the early 1800’s.
The children learned a lot about the lives of pioneer children and adults, and I think, learned to appreciate hot running water and microwave ovens!
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11.06.07
Posted in Grade 5, Grade 6, Academics, Grade 3, Grade 2, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Preschool at 12:47 am by staff
Students from Preschool to grade six enjoyed various Halloween activities this year. It started with a spooky movie night to raise funds for the grade six trip to Quebec. The night was a big success! The children also picked out pumpkins at Forsythe Family Farms or at Longo’s, and then carved or decorated them. On the 31st the students were invited to the local police station, 33 Division, to parade their costumes, visit their haunted house, and listen to a talk on Halloween safety. The children also enjoyed their classroom parties, eating tons of junk and playing Halloween games such as Spider Toss, Freeze Dance, and the dreaded Dare Game. Thanks to parents for the delicious donations of treats! Now it’s time to take down the spooky decorations until next year. You know, no matter how thorough you think you’re being in taking down the decorations, you invariably find something covered in fake spiderwebs three months after Halloween is over!
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09.14.07
Posted in Grade 3 at 11:04 am by staff
On June 15th the Laurel Academy Grades 2 & 3 classes went on a trip to the country to celebrate the end of the academic year and the beginning of glorious summer weather. Willowgrove Farm has been a June destination for a few years now. There’s something magical about the whole experience. Everything from the hills and fields on the way out to the farm, to the fresh smells of new spring growth on arrival. It is invigorating to see the energy of children when experiencing mother nature. The students participated in a number of cooperative games. It’s always interesting to see the ingenuity of children in new environments. One of the games required the children to form a circle and throw the ball across the circle to a classmate. They were to call out the persons name before throwing it. I was surprised when the boys in my class spontaneously began calling each other new names. Of course the instructor didn’t know this because they didn’t have name tags on. At first I thought to intervene, and then I began to see how humorous and creative the whole thing was. Repeatedly, they had to throw the ball to the same person around the circle to see if they could increase speed. Guess what, repeatedly the boys passed the ball to the same person with the same alias name without letting the joke out of the bag. We had a good laugh. After lunch, carnivore, herbivore and omnivore engaged in a game of survival in the woods. Of course MAN was there (Mrs. Mattei and Mrs. Marjerrison) just to keep everything in balance. There were a few scratched legs and arms, however, all in all everyone had a fantastic time!
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