CODING QUEST ARCADE!
The grade 6 students are excitingly working on their coding projects! They are eagerly awaiting the showcasing event to present to all of the other grades. Grade 6 parents are welcome to the Coding Quest Arcade on Monday, February 11 to try some of the unique video games!
Two teams are also preparing for the FIRST LEGO League qualification event which is quickly approaching (February 8).
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 February 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
FEBRUARY 2019
04 - Ped Day
08 - First Lego League Qualification @ TBA
11 - Arcade Coding Quest Project Showcase
12 - EMSB Math League Contest (2nd Qualification)
13 - Caribou Math Contest 4
14 - St. Valentine's Day
18 - Ped Day / Holiday
21 - Grade 6 Math League Contest
21 - Pink Shirt Day (Anti-Bullying Initiative)
25 - Distribution of Report Card Term 2
26 - EMSB Math League Contest (3rd Qualification)
27 - Cycle 3 Tubing Trip
28 - First Lego League Competition @ Olympic Stadium
28 - Parent / Teacher Interviews
28 - Used Uniform Sale (6:00 - 8:00 pm)
TBA - Basketball Play Day
MARCH 2019
01 - Ped Day
04-08 - March Break
12 - Jump Rope For Heart Kick-Off Assembly
12 - EMSB Math League Contest (4th Qualification)
22 - Ped Day
25 - Science Fair (Library)
28 - EMSB Cycle 3 Storytelling Festival (West Sector)
29-30 - Junior Robotics Competition @ Rosemont HS
TBA - Royal Vale Cycle 3 Storytelling Finals
TBA - Start of Grade 3 Swim Program
APRIL 2019
03 - Caribou Math Contest 5
05 - Science Olympics
10 - Rugby Jamboree (selected Cycle 3 students)
10 - Active Family (evening)
12 - Jump Rope For Heart Day
15 - Ped Day
17 - Grade 3-6 Mathematica Competitions
17-18 - Grade 5 Math League Contest
TBA - Grade 4 Math League Contest
19 - Holiday / Easter Friday
22 - Holiday / Easter Monday
26 - Let's Talk Science Challenge @ McGill
26-27 - RoboCup Competition @ Westmount High
TBA - Vaccination Grade 4
TBA - QAMT Cycle 3 Math Competition
MAY 2019
01 - Caribou Math Contest 6
10 - Junior Tech Challenge @ TBA
10-11 - Hydro Science Fair @ Dante School
12 - Halo Practice @ Mount Royal
16 - Zone01 Robotics @ College Reine-Marie
16 - Cycle 2 & 3 Halo Race
TBA - Flag Football Tryouts
20 - Holiday / Victoria Day
JUNE 2019
TBA - BBQ and Outdoor Activities
06 - GMAA Flag Football Jamboree
07 - Grade 5 Eureka Festival Field Trip
TBA - Kindergarten Graduation
TBA - Grade 5 Talent Show
TBA - Home & School Year End Celebration
TBA - Outdoor Swimming @ Hampstead Pool
19 - Bike For Fun Day
TBA - Grade 6 Graduation Ceremony
20 - Award Ceremony (Extra Curricular Activities)
21 - Last Day of School/Report Card
24 - Ped Day / Holiday / St.Jean Baptiste Day
AUGUST 2018
23-24-27 - Ped Days
28 - First Day Grade 1 to 6
29-05 - Boys and Girls Soccer Tryouts
29 - Kindergarten Entry A-K (8:30 - 11:00)
30 - Kindergarten Entry L-Z (8:30 - 11:00)
30 - RVEHSA Back to School Bash (5:30 - 7:30)
SEPTEMBER 2018
03 - Labour Day (School Closed)
04 - Start of Pelo and Language Arts Program
05 - Start of Enrichment After-School Program
05 & 12 - Cross Country Tryouts
06 - Curriculum Night / Governing Board Elections
06 - Hockey Parents Meeting @ 8:30 p.m.
07 - Ped Day
10-11 - Rosh Hashanah
13 - Open House (9 to 11 a.m. & 7 to 9 p.m.)
19 - Yom Kippur
27 - Terry Fox Walk/Run @ 8:30 a.m.
28 - Soccer Jamboree (selected cycle 3 students)
29 - Secondary 1 Entrance Exam
OCTOBER 2018
01 - Ped Day
03 - Walk To School Day @ 7:15 a.m. (Girouard Park)
04 - Used Uniform Sale (4-6 p.m.)
08 - Thanksgiving Day (School Closed)
10 - Cross Country Race @ 10:00 (Mount Royal)
12 - Lice Check
15 - Distribution of Progress Reports
16 & 18 - Boys & Girls Basketball Tryouts
17 - Caribou Math Contest 1
17 & 24 - Ice Hockey Tryouts
18 - H&S Elementary Halloween Party (6-8 p.m.)
18-20 - LCC Soccer Tournament
19 - Ped Day
24 - Elementary School Photos
31 - Haunted House - Happy Halloween!
NOVEMBER 2018
09 - Ped Day
14 - Caribou Math Contest 2
19 - Distribution of Report Card Term 1
22 - Parent / Teacher Meetings (Day & Evening)
23 - Ped Day
26 - Grade 4 Vaccinations
DECEMBER 2018
02 - Hanukkah
04 - Geordie Productions Play (10:30 - 12:00)
05 - Dance for Alex (8:45 - 9:30)
07 - Ped Day
12 - Montreal Science Center Field Trip Grade 5-6
13 - Holiday Lunch
17-19 - Ice Skating (grade 2 to 4)
20 - Pajama Day & Holiday Breakfast
24-04 - Holiday Break
25 - Christmas Day
JANUARY 2019
10-11 - Girls Basketball Tournament (Ottawa)
TBA - Grade 2 Skating Program (weekly)
14 - EMSB Math League Contest (1st Qualification)
16 - Caribou Math Contest 3
26-28 - LCC Basketball / Hockey Tournament