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Internal Organs -- Presented by Mr. Giles

Mr. Giles came into our classroom today and provided us with an unique and exciting presentation using lamb organs!  Students participated in a hands-on activity that they are sure to never forget!  Please enjoy the pictures and the videos.  Thanks to all the students who either took photos or movies of this event!  Lastly, thanks for Mr. Giles for helping us to take our learning further!

Christmas Ornaments: Pridham Studios

Last week we finished painting our ornaments.  I took the ornaments to Pridham Studios last Friday and expect to have them back Wednesday or Thursday (Dec. 16 or 17th).  If everything goes well, students can expect to have up to four ornaments.

 If students are concerned about breaking their ornaments, parents are invited to stop by on the night of the Christmas Concert (Thursday December 17th) and pick up their ornaments.  Otherwise, students can take home their ornaments at their own risks.

Please enjoy some pictures.  When the finished product comes in, I will have one of the students take some pictures.

Thanks,

Mr. Blick

Random Shots

Short Video Clip and some random pictures.  Hope you enjoy!

Thanks to Jessa for helping to take some pictures! 

                                                                  
                                                                      Working Hard!

 Checkmate! 

First Term Reports Sent Home

First term Report Cards were sent home today.  Please sign and return the front copy with the envelope.  If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to meet, please let me know.

Thanks,

Mr. Blick
ARES: 250-428-2051
Email:  mblick@sd8.bc.ca
Agenda:  Write a note in the agenda.
Report Card:  Mark the box for meeting.

Rise of the Guardians

                                                 ***Thanks to Google for the image***

The Tivoli Theatre is having a special matinee showing of the movie Rise of the Guardians.  It is an animated Christmas story and is rated G.

Movie Synopsis:  When an evil spirit known as Pitch the Bogeyman (Jude Law) tries to take over the world by inspiring fear in the hearts of children, the immortal Guardians, aka heroes from the different childhood stories – Jack Frost (Chris Pine), Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman), Tooth Fairy (Isla Fisher), Sandman and Santa Claus (Alec Baldwin) – must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.

Classes will be going on Friday December 14^th, walking down after we eat lunch.  Students will watch the movie, then walk back in time to be dismissed.  Cost is $8 per student, which includes: a small popcorn and a juice box.  The concession will otherwise be closed. 

Please fill in and return the bottom portion of this form if you wish for your child to attend. 

Cost:  $8 per student

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I give_____________________________ permission to go to Rise of the Guardians on Friday Dec. 14^th.

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   ( parent or guardian signature)

enclosed is $8.00        cash     or      cheque

Note:  It is up to parents if we go.   If the majority of students are interested, our class with take part. 

Thanks,

Mr. Blick

Fort Steele Parent Night Monday Dec.10 at 7pm

Fort Steele Overnight Trip

Thursday May 30 to Friday May 31, 2013

Below are the projected costs.  Most costs are fixed.  The only cost that is still to be determined is the food. How we plan to eat can greatly reduce the price.  Below I have created a basic overview.  If you have any ideas, questions or concerns, please let me know. 

ARES:  250-428-2051             Email:  mblick@sd8.bc.ca             

General Questions to think about:

Are you interested in attending?

Are you interested in staying the night?  Helping out for one day (Thursday or Friday)?

If you have done this before or have experience, do you any suggestions?

Activities:  Total Cost:  $300

Food Preservation:  Cost $100         Time:  1.5 to 2 hours 

In the 1890’s food preservation was crucial to the well being of the townsfolk.  In this program students will prepare meat in a smoker and dry apples that they can take home.  They will also learn the important steps to canning, drying, and pickling.

The First Spike:  Cost:  $100                        Time:  1.5 to 2 hours

Hear about the catastrophic effects on Fort Steel when the town was by-passed by the B.C. Southern Railway and the demanding life of a railway worker.  Then the students will build a section of track using authentic railway tools, and finish the program with a pump-cart ride on the tracks.

Mountie Life:  Cost $100                  Time:  1.5 hours

Learn the history of why the North West Mounted Police were dispatched to Fort Steele.  Through hand-on activities and marching drills students will experience what 1880’s Mountie Life might have been like.

Cooking Facilities and Eat Out:  Approx: $500

Current Budget is based on 24 students and 6 parents

$16.60 per person

I. 3 Options for cooking at Fort Steele

1.      Use the wood cookstove in the barracks. When using the stovetop or oven keep in mind that it takes at least an hour for the stove to heat up, so plan ahead. For example, bring food that just needs heated up and not neccessarily cooked, like chili.

2.      The second option is a campfire next to the barracks, but that is dependent upon fire bans.

3.      The third option is to use our food services, bakery and/or restaurant.  See attached booklet will be available at the parent meeting.  Price are around $9-10 per meal with taxes.

II.  If we cook ourselves, costs will need to be determined.

1.      Who is willing to help out with making food (at home)?

2.      Who is willing to help prep and serve food at Fort Steele?

3.      How will we store and transport the food to Fort Steele?

ARES Contributing $100

Mr. Giles will provide $100 to help cover costs.

Busing Costs:  $400

The total cost will be $800.  This amount is divided by two classes.  Our total cost for our class will be $400. 

Swimming at the Cranbrook Rec Plex:  Cost:  $100  Time:  2 hours

Our cost after splitting this with Canyon will be $100.

Total Costs:

Bus :                  $400

Activities:           $300

Swimming         $100

Food                 $500

                       

Total Cost:  $1300 – $100 = $1200 / 24 students - $50

Cost Per Student: $50