Junior School Scanner

Junior School Events: May 24 – 31, 2013

Friday, May 24

• Outdoor Multi-Sport (Grades 3-5) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in the school yard with Ms. MacDougall.
• Math Wizards (Grade 3) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in Mrs. Wakeham’s classroom.
• Cafeteria Special: Pizza Day! Homemade pizza topped with St. Albert’s mozzarella cheese and Caesar salad.

Saturday, May 25 - (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

Ottawa Children’s Choir 2013/14 Season
General auditions for children ages 8-15 (as of September 1, 2013)
McNabb Community Centre, 160 Percy Street
To schedule a 15-minute audition: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 613-233-4440. For more information about the choir, joining or upcoming concert schedules, visit: www.ottawachildrenschoir.ca.

Monday, May 27

• French Club (Grades 1-2) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in Room 2.07 with Mme Gavan and M Ouimet.
• Math Wizards (Grade 3) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in Mrs. Wakeham’s classroom.
• Dance Club (Grades 3-5) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room with Middle School students and Ms. Strachan.
• Competitive Robotics (Grades 4-8) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in the IT Lab with Ms. Holmes and Mr. Perreault.
• No ballet classes after school. Note: This activity is finished for the school year.
• Cafeteria Special: Organic whole wheat penne pasta with an eight-vegetable tomato sauce and Caesar salad.

Tuesday, May 28

• Concert Club (Grades 1-5) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room with Mrs. Pike. See further details below.
• Competitive Robotics (Grades 4-8) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in the IT Lab with Ms. Holmes and Mr. Perreault.
• House Council (Grade 5) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in the Grade 1 classroom with Charlotte M. (Sr. student) and Ms. Strachan.
• Chess Club (Grades 1-5) 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Senior Kindergarten classroom with Mr. Marghetis from Chessn’ Math Association. Please remember to bring your chess set to school for this activity.
• Ukulele Club (Grade 4-5) 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room with Mrs. Pike and Mrs. Wiley. Note: This will be the last class.
• Cafeteria Special: Five-spiced pork stir fry with mixed vegetables and chow mein noodles.

Wednesday, May 29

• Whole school photo, 8:30 a.m. Note: Junior and Senior Kindergarten students should arrive by 8:30 a.m. Students are to wear their Number One summer uniform (tunic, short-sleeve blouse, green socks, black shoes) for this event.
• Grade 3 trip to Upper Canada Village. The group departs shortly after 9:00 a.m. and returns to Elmwood at 4:00 p.m. Reminder: Please pack a healthy lunch and drink to eat at the Village. For students on “Meal Plan”, a lunch will be provided by Elmwood’s Bistro. The students will need to bring their summer uniform (skort and polo shirt) to school and will be asked to change after the “whole school photo”.
• No outdoor Multi-Sport (Grades 1-2) during lunch recess because Ms. MacDougall is away on the Grade 3 field trip.
• Big School Homework Helpers (Grade 4) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in Ms. Powadiuk’s classroom.
• Drums Etc. (Grade 5) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room with Mrs. Pike. Note: This will be the last class.
• SWAT “Students Who Assist in Tech” (Grades 4-8) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in the IT Lab with Ms. Holmes and Mr. Perreault.
• Chime Choir (Grades 3-5) 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the hallway on the 3^rd floor with Mrs. Wiley.
• Jiu-Jitsu (Grades 1-5) 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room with an instructor from Cooligan Martial Arts.
• Cafeteria Special: Roasted chicken legs tossed with sweet BBQ sauce, creamy mash potatoes and buttered corn.

Thursday, May 30

• Friday Fitness (Grades 1-5) 10:20-10:40 a.m. on the second floor with Ms. MacDougall.
• Running Club (Grades 1-5) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in the school yard with Ms. Strachan and Ms. Meadowcroft.
• Math Games (Grade 4) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in Ms. Powadiuk’s classroom.
• Competitive Robotics (Grades 4-8) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in the IT Lab with Ms. Holmes and Mr. Perreault.
• Mathemagicians (Grade 5) 12:25-12:55 p.m. in the Grade 5 classroom with Ms. Holmes.
• Cafeteria Special: Soup and sandwich day! Homemade chicken noodle soup with cheese and cucumber sandwiches.

Friday, May 31

• Spirit Afternoon: 1:00-3:00 p.m.  Junior School students may come to school dressed in their House colours for this event.
• No Math Wizards (Grade 3) during lunch recess due to Spirit Afternoon.
• No outdoor Multi-Sport (Grades 3-5) during lunch recess due to Spirit Afternoon.
• Cafeteria Special: BBQ lunch (hot dog, salad, chips and drink).

Mark Your Calendar

• June 3 – 5/6 Transition Day (see letter dated May 16^th)
• June 3 – MYP presentation for Grade 5 parents, 8:30-9:30 a.m.  in the Senior Library
• June 4 – Grades 4-6 OISSA Spring Run
• June 5 – Senior Kindergarten visits the Canadian Museum of Nature (details to follow)
• June 7 – Junior School Parting Picnic
• June 12 – Junior School Closing Ceremony, 2:00 p.m.