That's A Wrap!

We have come to the close of another school year. As I sit and reflect on the time we've had together, it always amazes me how quickly time flies. We started in September with lofty goals and we worked hard each day to reach them - reading, writing, critical thinking, problem-solving. We have also spent a significant amount of time this year developing new technological skills and thinking more formally about how all of us can positively impact our communities - be it through volunteering, fund-raising, and yes, even research. Over the year, we have had many successes to celebrate. Each student who came into the class has moved forward in their learning. We all start at different places, we learn at different rates, and we all end up in different places on the learning continuum. I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with these fine learners. They have also taught me many important lessons that help me keep moving forward. At this time, I like to take a moment to thank all of you, the parents, for your support over the course of this year. Together, we are able to provide the best possible learning environment for your child - and tackle any roadblocks that may arise. My role at LM will be evolving a bit as I move forward. You may be aware that we are building a new course for MY students that focuses on robotics, circuitry, coding, 3-D printing and more. While still a work in progress, we are excited to be offering this course to MY students in September. Stay tuned for more information on this new initiative as we determine next steps. I have included a sneek-peek of the website I am constructing for the course, which will allow each student to design their own website for sharing and collaborating with the class.



Have a great summer everyone! I look forward to seeing you all in the fall.

Human Rights Project_Drone Footage

LM's Human Rights Panels: A Gallery Walk

5A_Human Rights Panels

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FlipSnack Library Project

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Thank-You!

Our Empty Bowls celebration was a great success! I am SO proud of all the grade 5 students for all their hard work, dedication and wonderful performances last night! Way to go! It was a fun, but VERY busy day! Students practiced and polished, sliced and diced, carried tables and instruments, and best of all, had a chance to show our school what they had learned about poverty in Manitoba!

Best of all, we were able to raise $1600.00 for Winnipeg Harvest! Bravo!

I would also like to take this time to say a VERY special thank-you to all the staff at LM for supporting this project; specifically: Mrs. Braccio in the foods lab (you are wonderful!), Mrs. Van Nice and Mrs. Ahns in the Art department, Mrs. Wog for the music presentations, and the parents who also volunteered their time to help us get ready.

I would also like to thank Mrs. Janice Wheeler and Mrs. Cathy McKinnon who were here last night representing Winnipeg Harvest. Both Janice and Cathy are retired teachers who volunteer at Harvest regularly. They both came out to our classrooms in January to teach about poverty in Winnipeg, and also gave us our 'tours' through the Winnipeg Harvest warehouse on our field-trip. Janice and Cathy worked quietly behind the scenes all evening helping set-up, clean-up, jar-bar, supervision and many other roles. A tremendous thank-you to them! You have been wonderful!

Finally, I would like to thank the parents. Teaching empathy and compassion starts at home and we are thankful for all your support throughout this project. Your generous donations are greatly appreciated and will be forwarded to Winnipeg Harvest directly!

That's it for now! Thanks!!

Mr. A and the EB Team