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
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 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.
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
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
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)
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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