What can we do to step more lightly on our earth?
This was the question that we ask every student in our school.
Each student traced their foot on recycled paper and then added a pledge about what they could do to lighten their footprint on the earth. The footprints are posted in the hallway by the gym to remind us that together we can make a difference. Earth Day can be every day of the year.
Today we discussed 5 inspirational stories about victims of bullying. Next week we are attending the movie “The Bully” and it is based on these 5 stories. The paragraphs that we read about each family were emotional and really eye opening. Hearing about each story made us want to stand up and not let people hurt others or themselves. We answered questions about each group and we used livescribe pens to record our thinking about each family. There stories made us think about how everyone is different in their own way. They may be “not cool” or have special needs but that shouldn’t change how people treat them. Everyone is special in their own way. It is what makes them unique and makes them who they are. No one should be judged for being themselves. When people make fun of people because they have special needs it makes me upset (Hannah). I have a friend with special needs and if you take the time to get to know him you would find out how funny and awesome he is. (Emilee) I had a similar experience at camp when I got to know a girl with special needs. She was very reserved but when I got to know her she opened up and felt comfortable to talk to me.
Below is a link to watch the trailer for “The Bully” movie
Make sure to keep bringing in milk bags!! We are so thankful for your love and support towards the people who aren’t as fortunate as us! Thank you very much!
This week is custodian week. Custodians do so much. They make sure our school is spik and span! If you see our custodians Mr. Mills or Mr. Vivian, make sure to thank them, and appreciate everything they do for us! Thank you ever so much, for your dedication, and caring towards our school. We love you!
8 Time Canadian Champion, 3 Time World Champion, 1 Time World Bronze Medalist, 5 Time Pan-American Champion Mary Spencer came to our class today and talked to us about how she fulfilled her dream to become a boxer. She shared her story and inspire us by following our dream and always try your best. She was following her dream by going to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Mary Spencer is truly a role model and an inspiration for the commitment that she has to boxing and reaching her goals. You can read what others in the class thought by clicking on their blogs (Student Blogs in the right column).
We just want to thank Mary Spencer for coming to our class and inspiring us to follow our dream no matter what. We can do it. We are cheering for her in the next Olympics!
Today Mr. Sawyer came to our school and talked to the grades 8 students about stress. Stress becomes a problem when we are not sure how to handle life events or situations. When we worry and we feel “stressed.” We talked about how we might become stressed, for example some people get stressed at school or work because they have a deadline to meet and they are worried that they may not finish it. Or maybe you are having trouble with family or finances, anything that you are finding difficult to handle mentally or physically. We also talk about the different ways how you can help with your stress, like writing in a journal or reading may relax you. Sometime you can participate in a sport activity or relax doing yoga. When dealing with stress it really helps doing something that you enjoy and will take your mind off whatever is getting you stressed.
We would like to thank Mr. Sawyer for coming to our school and teaching us about stress and how to handle it.