Div.15 Class Website

Hello Div.15 families! This is the space that will be updated each week with important information, upcoming dates, and other details about the class.

• We kicked off Passion Projects last Thursday, and a letter with detailed information, a planning sheet, and the rubric was sent home the same day. Passion Projects are a long-standing tradition at Cordova Bay, though this is the first year Ms. Watson and Ms. Norris are a part of the Passion Projects—and so far, they’ve been a big hit!

Students were quick to choose their topics and decide whether they would work independently or with a partner. While Passion Projects are primarily home-based, we strongly encourage students to take the lead in planning and completing their work.

The Passion Projects Showcase will take place on the morning of February 24, so projects will need to be completed before this date. We will have one hour in class on the next few Thursdays to support students. This week’s focus will be on research. Students may use library books (Mrs. Jenkins is pulling books connected to project topics), conduct computer research, or bring relevant books from home. In class, we will support students with research skills such as gathering information and identifying reliable sources.

During the final two in-class sessions, students will receive support with typing, formatting, and printing their work. Students will need to purchase a tri-fold or poster board for their presentation; these are available at stores such as Walmart, dollar stores, and Staples. We do have access to colour printing at school, though there will be a limit. Students are welcome to print materials at home and bring supplies from home as well. We will provide construction paper for students who would like to use it as a background for their presentations.

• Div 15 will be having their turn with artist in residence Misha Smart to work on the school murals this week. The kids have been very curious about the murals and excited for our turn on Tuesday!

• Next week is already February....wow! We are kicking off February with a Carnaval week at Cordova Bay. Schedule as follows:

  • • • Monday, Feb.2nd: Jersey Day! Wear your favourite Canadian jersey

      • Tuesday, Feb.3rd: Maple Man visits Cordova Bay

      • Wednesday, Feb.4th: Wear your best lumber-themed outfit. Pull out that plaid!

      • Thursday, Feb.5th: Toque Day

      • Friday, Feb.6th: This is a busy one! Family Read In from 8:45-9:05am, crepe day - each student will get to sample a crepe, plus wear your red and white for Canada.

• Our final early dismissal date this year is February 12th at 1:48pm. We will communicate shortly what that afternoon will look like.

Who’s Teaching What?:

• • Ms. Norris will be teaching Literacy (Reading and Writing), Social Studies, and Gym in the mornings.

  • Ms. Watson will be teaching Numeracy (Math), Science, and Art/Drama in the afternoons.

  • It would be helpful if you could include both Ms. Watson and Ms. Norris on emails about your child as we will both be in the classroom each day. Ms. Watson might teach a full day depending if Ms. Norris is away or in the office for the morning. Thank you!

  • Please check out the 'Current Topics' page to see what we are working on in class.

Upcoming Events/Reminders:

• PAC Site: www.cordovabayelementarypac.org 

• "Sharing" is on Tuesday afternoons! Students are invited to bring an item to show and tell any Tuesday. Photos and videos for sharing can be emailed to Ms. Watson (bwatson@saanichschools.ca) 

• Book Exchange is on Thursday mornings for our class. Please help your child remember to return their books each week by Thursday.

• Community Walk is on Thursday from 10:25-11:14am. Please help your child come prepared for the weather that day.