CARIBOU MATH CONTEST

 

The next Caribou Math Contest is scheduled for Wednesday, May 2. The next Interactive question will feature the SokoBan game. Practice for interactive games, along with previous contests can be accessed online @ cariboutests.com.

 

ROBOTIC COMPETITIONS

- RoboCup, April 13-14

- Junior Robotics, April 20-21

- Zone01, May 3

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.

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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.

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Engagement

Setting the stage for learning

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Exploration

Developing concepts through hands-on learning

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Explanation

Communicating and checking understanding

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Elaboration

Applying concepts in context, extending understanding

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Evaluation

Summing up meaningfully

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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.

 

In grades 3 to 6, the students are introduced to the world of Robotics by utilizing the Lego Mindstorms kit and/or the Lego WeDo 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 grade 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 in March and April. Depending on the circumstances, select grade 4 and 5 students might be able to also participate. Selected grade 3 students also have an opportunity to participate in a robotics project.

 

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.

 

If the regular school library does not have the science books that interest you, then check out the science reference section in the classroom! 

 

JUNE 2018

05 - BBQ and Outdoor Activities

07 - GMAA Flag Football Jamboree

08 - Grade 5 Eureka Festival Field Trip

12 - Kindergarten Graduation

13 - Grade 5 Talent Show

14 - Home & School Year End Celebration

TBA - Outdoor Swimming @ Hampstead Pool

20 - Bike For Fun Day

20 - Grade 6 Graduation Ceremony

21 - Award Ceremony (Extra Curricular Activities)

22 - Last Day of School/Report Card

25 - Ped Day / Holiday / St.Jean Baptiste Day

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AUGUST 2017

24-29 - Ped Days

30 - First Day Grade 1 to 6

31-06 - Boys and Girls Soccer Tryouts

31 - Kindergarten Entry A-K (8:30 - 11:00)

31 - RVEHSA Back to School Bash (5:30 - 7:30)

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SEPTEMBER 2017

01 - Kindergarten Entry L-Z (8:30 - 11:00)

04 - Labour Day (School Closed)

05 - Start of Pelo and Language Arts Program

06 - Start of Enrichment After-School Program

06/13 - Cross Country Tryouts

07 - Curriculum Night / Governing Board Elections

07 - Hockey Parents Meeting @ 8:30 p.m.

08 - Ped Day

14 - Open House (9 to 11 a.m. & 7 to 9 p.m.)

20-22 - Rosh Hashanah

23 - Secondary 1 Entrance Exam

27 - Terry Fox Walk/Run @ 8:30 a.m.

28 - Soccer Jamboree (selected cycle 3 students)

29/30 Yom Kippur

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OCTOBER 2017

04 - Walk To School Day @ 7:55 a.m. (Girouard Park)

04-11 - Sukkot

09 - Thanksgiving Day (School Closed)

11 - Cross Country Race @ 10:00 (Mount Royal)

13 - Distribution of Progress Reports

16 - Elementary School Photos

17 - Boys & Girls Basketball Tryouts

18/25 - Ice Hockey Tryouts

18/19 - Caribou Math Contest 1

19-21 - LCC Soccer Tournament

20 - Lice Check

23 - NewComball/Volleyball Tryouts

TBA - Wrestling Club

26 - H&S Elementary Halloween Party (6-8 p.m.)

27 - Ped Day

31 - Haunted House - Happy Halloween!

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NOVEMBER 2017

08 - Grade 4 Vaccinations

13 - Ped Day

15/16 - Caribou Math Contest 2

20 - Distribution of Report Card Term 1

22/23 - Parent / Teacher Meetings

23/24/27 - Ped Day

29 - NewComball/Volleyball GMAA Tournament

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DECEMBER 2017

08 - Dance for Alex (8:45 - 9:30)

11-15 - Ice Skating

12-20 - Hanukkah

14 - Holiday Lunch

15 - Geordie Productions Play (10:30 - 12:00)

20 - Montreal Science Center Field Trip Grade 4-6

21 - Pajama Day & Holiday Breakfast

25 - Christmas Day

25-05 - Holiday Break

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JANUARY 2018

11-12 - Girls Basketball Tournament (Ottawa)

12 - Grade 2 Skating Program (weekly)

17/18 - Caribou Math Contest 3

25-27 - LCC Basketball / Hockey Tournament

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FEBRUARY 2018

05 - Ped Day

12 - Ped Day

14 - St. Valentine's Day

14/15 - Caribou Math Contest 4

16 - Basketball Play Day

19 - Arcade Coding Quest Project Showcase

20 - Grade 6 Math League Contest

22 - Cycle 3 Tubing Trip

23 - First Lego League Qualification @ TBA

26 - Distribution of Report Card Term 2

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MARCH 2018

01 - Parent / Teacher Interviews

02 - Ped Day

05-09 - March Break

13 - Jump Rope For Heart Kick-Off Assembly

13 - Start of Grade 3 Swim Program

23 - Grade 4 Planetarium/Biodome Field Trip

26 - Science Fair (Library)

26 - First Lego League Competition @ TBA

28 - Royal Vale Cycle 3 Storytelling Finals

30 - Holiday / Easter Friday

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APRIL 2018

02 - Holiday / Easter Monday

04/05 - Caribou Math Contest 5

05 - EMSB Cycle 3 Storytelling Presentations

06 - Science Olympics

11 - Rugby Jamboree (selected Cycle 3 students)

13/14 - RoboCup Competition @ Rosemont High school

17 - Grade 5 Math League Contest

18 - Grade 3-6 Mathematica Competitions

18 - Active Family (selected Cycle 3 students)

19 - Grade 4 Math League Contest

20 - Jump Rope For Heart Day

20/21 - Junior Robotics Competition @ Vanier College

TBA - Vaccination Grade 4

25 - Disney Nature: Dolphins @ Guzzo Cinema

26 - QAMT Cycle 3 Math Competition

26 - McGill All Science Challenge

27 - Ped Day

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MAY 2018

02/03 - Caribou Math Contest 6

03 - Zone01 Robotics Co-ompetition @ Le Taz

04 - Junior Tech Challenge @ TBA

04/05 - Hydro Science Fair @ TBA

13 - Halo Practice @ Mount Royal

17 - Cycle 2 & 3 Halo Race

TBA - Flag Football Tryouts

18 - Ped Day

21 - Holiday / Victoria Day

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