CARIBOU MATH CONTEST #2
The second Caribou Math Contest is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2019. The interactive question for grades 3-4 will be the Tangram game and for grades 5-6, it will be the Chomp game. Students can practice these games on the Games Page of the cariboutests.com site until November 11. All previous years' contests are also available for practice. You will need your passcode to access the practice contests.
MPAH SCIENCE PROGRAM
The "My Pals Are Here" International science Program follows an instructional pathway of:
- learning through visual lessons and guided discovery.
- developing concepts and skills in tandem through extensive use of process skills.
- consolidating knowledge and understanding through scaffolded instruction and practice.
The "My Pals Are Here" International Program has been designed to facilitate the teaching of Science through an adaptation of the 5E Instructional Model, which has been widely acclaimed as one of the most effective instructional stages in Science Education.
Engagement
Setting the stage for learning
Exploration
Developing concepts through hands-on learning
Explanation
Communicating and checking understanding
Elaboration
Applying concepts in context, extending understanding
Evaluation
Summing up meaningfully
MATH & CHESS EVENTS
Every year, the grade 3 to 6 students are given the opportunity to participate in various mathematical competitions. These competitions include the Math League Contest, the QAMT Contest, the Mathematica Contests and the Caribou Contest. Dates and times for the mathematical competitions vary from year to year. The Math League Contest is administered to all grade 4 to 6 students.
Students who have played chess before and know the laws of the game are welcome to compete in a chess tournament. Depending on the number of students participating, competitions could be done by grade level or by cycle.
ROBOTIC EVENTS
In grades 5 to 6, the students are introduced to the world of Robotics by utilizing the Lego Mindstorms kit. For one to two months, the students get to build a basic bot and learn the visual programming to perform a number of tasks.
For grades 5 to 6 students who wish to continue and have an aptitude for robotics, the competitions/events might be of interest. During the school year, teams are formed and preparation begins (lunch and after school) for the robotic competitions from January to May. Depending on the circumstances, select grade 4 students might be able to also participate. Selected grade 3 students also have an opportunity to participate in a robotics project.
ROBOTICS SUMMER CAMP
If your looking for a day camp for your child, you might want to consider the ROBOTICS CAMP, especially, if your child loves Lego! This ultimate summer construction lego camp is a fun and creative learning experience. The Robotics Camp has a one-to-one ratio of kit/computer to child. This means that every child gets to use a Lego Mindstorms kit and computer or tablet to themselves.
CLASS SCIENCE LIBRARY
If the regular school library does not have the science books that interest you, then check out the science reference section in the classroom!
CALENDAR - EVENTS
NOVEMBER 2019
01 - Ped Day
13 - Caribou Math Contest 2
15 - Ped Day
18 - Distribution of Report Card Term 1
21 - Parent / Teacher Meetings (Day & Evening)
21-22 - Ped Day
DECEMBER 2019
06 - Dance for Alex (8:30 - 9:15)
TBA - Holiday Lunch
TBA - Ice Skating (grade 2 to 4)
TBA - Pajama Day & Holiday Breakfast
23-03 - Holiday Break
23 - Hanukkah
25 - Christmas Day
TBA - Geordie Productions Play (10:30 - 12:00)
JANUARY 2020
09-10 - Girls Basketball Tournament (Ottawa)
TBA - Grade 2 Skating Program (weekly)
TBA - EMSB Math League Contest (1st Qualification)
15 - Caribou Math Contest 3
23-25 - LCC Basketball / Hockey Tournament
TBA - Montreal Science Center Field Trip Grade 5-6
FEBRUARY 2020
03 - Ped Day
TBA - First Lego League Qualification @ TBA
10 - Arcade Coding Quest Project Showcase
TBA - EMSB Math League Contest (2nd Qualification)
14 - St. Valentine's Day
20 - Grade 6 Math League Contest
TBA - Pink Shirt Day (Anti-Bullying Initiative)
24 - Distribution of Report Card Term 2
TBA - EMSB Math League Contest (3rd Qualification)
26 - Caribou Math Contest 4
TBA - Cycle 3 Tubing Trip
27 - Parent / Teacher Interviews
28 - Ped Day
TBA - Used Uniform Sale (6:00 - 8:00 pm)
TBA - Basketball Play Day
MARCH 2020
02-06 - March Break
10 - Jump Rope For Heart Kick-Off Assembly
TBA - EMSB Math League Contest (4th Qualification)
TBA - Royal Vale Cycle 3 Storytelling Finals
23 - Science Fair (Library)
TBA - EMSB Cycle 3 Storytelling Festival (West Sector)
TBA - Junior Robotics Competition @ Rosemont HS
TBA - Start of Grade 3 Swim Program
APRIL 2019
01 - Caribou Math Contest 5
03 - Ped Day
09 - First Lego League Competition @ Olympic Stadium
10 - Holiday / Easter Friday
11 - Holiday / Easter Monday
22 - Grade 3-6 Mathematica Competitions
22 - Active Family (evening)
23 - Grade 5 Math League Contest
24 - Jump Rope For Heart Day
27 - Ped Day
TBA - Grade 4 Math League Contest
TBA - Let's Talk Science Challenge @ McGill
TBA - RoboCup Competition @ Westmount High
TBA - Track & Field Tryouts
MAY 2020
06 - Caribou Math Contest 6
TBA - Annual Concordia Science Day
TBA - Junior Tech Challenge @ TBA
TBA - Hydro Science Fair @ TBA
10 - Halo Practice @ Mount Royal
TBA - Track & Field Championship
14 - Cycle 2 & 3 Halo Race
14 - Zone01 Robotics @ College Reine-Marie
15 - Ped Day
TBA - Flag Football Tryouts
18 - Holiday / Victoria Day
TBA - Grade 4 Vaccinations
JUNE 2020
04 - GMAA Flag Football Jamboree
TBA - BBQ and Outdoor Activities
TBA - Grade 5 Eureka Festival Field Trip
TBA - Kindergarten Graduation
TBA - Talent Show
15-23 - Science Olympics
17 - Bike For Fun Day
TBA - Home & School Year End Celebration
TBA - Outdoor Swimming @ Hampstead Pool
TBA - Grade 6 Graduation Ceremony
22 - Award Ceremony (Extra Curricular Activities)
23 - Last Day of School/Report Card
24 - Holiday / St.Jean Baptiste Day
25-30 Ped Days
AUGUST 2019
27-30 - Ped Days
SEPTEMBER 2019
02 - Labour Day (School Closed)
03 - First Day Grade 1 to 6
03 - Kindergarten Parents' Orientation (9:00 - 10:00)
04-09 - Boys and Girls Soccer Tryouts
04 - Kindergarten Entry A-K (8:30 - 11:00)
05 - Curriculum Night / Governing Board Elections
05 - Hockey Parents Meeting @ 8:30 p.m.
05 - Kindergarten Entry L-Z (8:30 - 11:00)
05-13 - Cross Country Tryouts
09 - Start of Enrichment After-School Program
10 - Start of Pelo and Language Arts Program
10 - RVEHSA Back to School Bash (5:30 - 7:30)
12 - Open House (9 to 11 a.m. & 7 to 9 p.m.)
13 - Ped Day
20 - Opus Card Picture Day
24 - Soccer Jamboree (selected cycle 3 students)
26 - Terry Fox Walk/Run @ 8:30 a.m.
28 - Secondary 1 Entrance Exam
29-01 - Rosh Hashanah
OCTOBER 2019
02 - Walk To School Day @ 7:15 a.m. (Girouard Park)
08-09 - Yom Kippur
10 - Cross Country Race @ 10:00 (Mount Royal)
11 - Lice Check
14 - Thanksgiving Day (School Closed)
15 - Boys & Girls Basketball Tryouts
15 - Distribution of Progress Reports
16 - Caribou Math Contest 1
16 - Ice Hockey Tryouts
17 - Grade 4 Vaccinations
17-19 - LCC Soccer Tournament
21 - Ped Day & Federal Elections
23 - Elementary School Photos
24 - H&S Elementary Halloween Party (6-8 p.m.)
31 - Haunted House - Happy Halloween!
TBA - Used Uniform Sale (4-6 p.m.)