Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Temple Visit


We set out on our trip to the Fo Guang Shan Temple first thing this morning. Our tour guide at the temple was called Jesse. He is also the director of the temple. He explained the many of the artefacts to students and answered their many questions. We had a Q & A session in the temple’s shrine sitting on cushions in a circle. We learned about reincarnation, karma, and the statues at the front of the temple. Jesse also showed us the memorial room and bookshop. Here students got to see the holy texts of Buddhism.

 
When we got back to class we had a discussion of what we had learned. Students then completed and handed their reflection package on Buddhism.

After lunch, we had novel study time. We discussed chapter 4 of Number the Stars as a group. We then read chapter 5. Students answered questions independently.

Grade 6s attended French and Gym class today.

The date of the in-class spelling bee has changed to Monday, June 1. On this day, 5 students from Grade 6 will be selected to go to the final SJA competition on Friday, June 5. Remember to practice for the spelling bee. We had another practice run in class today for students to be familiar with the process.

Students will be bringing some school supplies home with them over the next while as we prepare for our move to our new location.
 

Remember that tomorrow is Track & Field Day. This will take place at Meadow Green Park. Students should come to school in their gym clothes. They should bring hats, apply sunblock, and bring extra water.

Homework & Reminders

  • Consider making uniform purchases this month to support the Nepal Earthquake Fund
  • Spelling Bee  - In class competition  date changed to Monday, June 1
  • Tomorrow  - Track & Field Day at the Meadow Green Park, wear gym clothes, hat, sunblock, bring extra water
  • May 28 – Track & Field winners to the Maples
  • May 29 - Soccer Tournament, Choir Trip
  • June 1 – In-class spelling bee
  • June 3 - Arts Night
  • June 5 - Spelling Bee, beginning at 9 am
  • June 8 Spelling Bee Finalists to The Maples
  • June 10 - Graduation: JK - Grade 2,  2 pm - 3: 30 pm. Grade 3 - 8 at 5 pm
  • June 12 - Last Day of School, Report Cards go home, Summer Fair 12 pm

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