STAND STRONG AND FOLLOW THE SUN
Stand strong and follow the sun!
Students discussed what it means to stand strong, to not be influences by others opinions of ourselves and to be proud of who we are and where we come from.
God our father is our sun that guides us on our journey throughout our lives.
As we move forward this school year we will continue to be inspired by the sunflower and its lessons.
PLANTING A TREE!
On October 12, the grade 3 students enjoyed a return visit from "Trees Winnipeg". This was the event that we had been eagerly awaiting. We planted trees! We chose a Linden tree for its hardiness, heart shaped leaves and fragrant flowers.
Later that same afternoon, the members of the Plant Club planted an Amur Maple. In the previous school year, members learned that maples do an excellent job of sequestering carbon from the atmosphere and aiding in the fight against climate change.
September's "Plant of the Month" was the sunflower. Students viewed both fiction and non-fiction texts about sunflowers. We observed aspects of real sunflower plants and collected pertinent facts. Planting sunflower seeds and watching them germinate will allow us to see the early stages of the plant's growth. Integrating art into our studies, students researched facts about Vincent Van Gogh whose famous painting, "Fourteen Sunflowers in a Vase" students emulated to create their own art work. These were then presented to parents as a Thanksgiving gift.
I wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Stand Strong and Follow the Sun!
A special thanks to Mrs. McInnis who brought in her "Russian Giant" sunflower for our investigations.
