Walk the Halls – I am thoughtful

Found this gem as I walked the halls this morning.  Had to share.

I Am Thoughtful

I am thoughtful.

I wonder…if people will be there for me like I’ll be there for them.

I hear…my fellow students cheering me on.

I see…a school of people of character.

I want…a world where everybody treats each other equally.

I am thoughtful.

I pretend…that I’m the friendly, caring Knight of the land.

I feel…how other’s are feeling.

I touch…the cold, metal door as I hold it for a friend.

I worry…about if one day I won’t be thoughtful.

I cry…when a harmless animal is harmed.

I am thoughtful.

I understand…how nobody is perfect.

I say…I can do it if I really try.

I dream…that one day everybody would be a role model.

I hope…our world will become even better.

I am thoughtful.

View all the current class projects on the Walk the Halls page of our blog.  The students and teachers have been hard at work.  It’s worth the time.

Morning Announcements – PTAMTLTOMA

Good Morning Cambridge!

PTAMTLTOMA

(How smart are these kids…they’ve abbreviated their notes to save time!  Can you guess what it stands for?)

Boys basketball practice today at 12:15.

Mrs Gerhardt away today with no replacement.

Mrs. Tinant is away with no replacement.

Library monitors today are Ava and Sierra.

Parents – here’s what else you’ll want to know -

Sexual Health presentations for Grade 1, 3, 5 & 7′s will be held today.  Some of the feedback from the kids who were at the presentations yesterday was priceless.  My favourite quote from a Grade 4 boy “That was the WORST 60 minutes of my LIFE!  HOW could they bring that woman into the school!”  Followed shortly by his comment about where babies really come from; not the stomach after all…who knew!  Some kids were indeed shocked, others were bored.  At least we’ve got them talking openly.    And let’s hope that the boys take the speaker’s advice about a weekly check of their valuable jewels…it’s Testicle Tuesday after all!

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PTAMTLTOMA – Did you figure it out?  Please take a moment to listen to our morning announcements.

Community Invitation from the office of the City Manager - Surrey ENERGYShift Panel & Open House with Mayor Watts and Leading Energy and Climate Experts.  

Join the City, experts and members of your community in a discussion to move Surrey towards an energy efficient, low carbon, healthy community that supports local job creation.  Tons of great prizes including a bike giveaway and bus tickets for the first 70 people who arrive by transit!

Thursday, Feb. 2nd, 2012 at Enver Creek Secondary.   Open house runs from 5:30 – 7.  Expert panel from 7 – 8:15.

Registration encouraged.  More info and register www.surrey.ca/energyshift/10353.aspx

Thanks Cambridge!

Morning Announcements – Cops, Sex and Basketball

Hey Cambridge!

Please stand for O Canada.

Good Morning Cambridge!

Please do not play cops and robbers any more.  Students are getting hurt and players are grabbing and tearing clothing.

Mrs. Tinant is away with no replacement.

Reminder that there will be a presentation in the gym today.  Kindergarten presentation starts at 9:00, Grade 2 at 9:35, Grade 6 at 10:45 and Grade 4 at 1:oo.

Due to the presentations today, Grade 6 students will have recess from 10:30 to 10:45 on the grass field.

There will be a boys basketball practice today at lunch (note – the office got a call right after the announcements to correct the time of practice – will take place after school).

Parents – here’s what else you’ll want to know -

Presentations today are with the Saleema Noon organization on Sexual Health.    As Saleema says, remember that you can’t tell a child too much…they only absorb what they need to know at that time.  Tell your child a bit more than you think you should, a bit sooner than you think you should, and provide info before they ask.   I’ve posted some great downloads for parents on the Guest Speaker page including tips for talking to children, a sexual health checklist, why we need to teach them, and a resource list.

Parents – give yourself a huge pat on the back as well.  These presentations are courtesy of the PAC…that’s YOU since all parents and guardians are members of the PAC.  Past fundraising efforts and the fabulous gaming grant make these events possible.  Thanks!

Thanks Cambridge and have a great day!

Morning Announcements – Thanks, congrats and practice

Good Morning Cambridge!

Please take a moment to listen to our morning announcements brought to you once again by Division 4.

Thank you to everyone for supporting our Vow of Silence and an extra thank you to Division 6 for their help with the morning announcements yesterday.

Congratulations to the girls basketball team for playing an exceptional game with a 21 to 20 point win!  Keep up the good work girls.

Boys basketball practice today after school.

Library monitors for today are Jenna and Mya.

Parents – here’s what else you’ll want to know -

Invitation for parents from Mr. Winton -

If you read something in the morning announcements and have any questions about the info,  please feel free to pop into the office at any time.  They’d be happy to answer any questions you may have and/or provide more information.

Reminder – Sexual Health student presentations begin on Monday, Jan. 30th.  A presentation outline for each grade level can be found on our Guest Speakers page.

Thanks Cambridge!

Morning Announcements – Sounds of Silence

Good Morning Cambridge!

Please take a moment to listen to our morning announcements brought to you by Division 6.

Today, Division 4 and a few other classes will be participating in Free The Children’s Vow of Silence.

So, if you see a person who is not speaking please be respectful and honour their actions by not not talking to them.  They will have a badge on to let you know.

Students, please note – Red Rover is not to be played at school.

There will be a boys basketball game tomorrow after school.

Dr. Sheollagh, Mrs. Tinant, Mrs. Peloquin and Mrs. Patsicakis are all away with no replacements.

Thanks Cambridge and have an amazing day!

Morning Announcements – Going silent tomorrow

Good Morning Cambridge!

Please take a moment to listen to our morning announcements.

This is a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday January 26th, the students of division 4 will be going silent for a day to think of children who are denied their human rights and denied their voice.  This day is called the Vow of Silence.

If you meet a student on the playground or on the field who is not talking, please respect them by joining them in their silence or by letting them have their space.  They will have a badge on just to let you know that they are participating.

Mrs. Tinant and Ms. Gerhardt will be away today with no replacement.

Parents – here’s what else you’ll want to know -

SAVE THE DATE – Cambridge Goes to the Movies – Friday, Feb. 10th, 10:30 am at the Clova Cinema.  Tickets are $5/person.  Profits from this movie day will be donated to the Grade 7′s for their grad festivities.   Order forms will be sent home on Monday, Feb. 6th once the movie has been confirmed.  Watch for the If I Could Pick the Movie Parent Poll on the blog on Friday, Feb. 3rd!!!

Community invitation from The Greater Vancouver Zoo – 2012 ZooQuest Pro-D Day Camp -

Does your child have a passion for the environment and loves learning about animals?  This could be the day camp for them!  Only catch…it’s the same day as our movie date!   Your child can attend camp, you can go to the movies!!!  Everyone wins! 

The camp will be held at the Greater Vancouver Zoo on Friday, Feb. 10th from 9 am – 4 pm.  Cost is $45 per day for zoo members, $50 per day for non-members.

Find more information on the camp and registration on their website www.gvzoo.com, under “Education”.

Thanks Cambridge and have an amazing day!

Morning Announcements – Basketball, bands and a vow

Good Morning Cambridge!

Please take a moment to listen to our morning announcements.

The boys basketball team played a hard fought defensive game.  They jumped out to an early lead with strong offensive play but were unable to hang on near the end.  Final score T.E. Scott 26, Comets 10.  Excellent work boys!

If any teacher knows of the location of the exercise bands, could you please return them to the equipment room so other classes can use them.

Library monitors for today are Ava and Sierra.

Vow of Silence at Cambridge – On Thursday, January 26th, the students of Division 4 (Ms. Burwash’s Grade 6 class) will be going silent for a day in solidarity with children who are denied their human rights and denied their voice.  This day is called our Vow of Silence, which was started by Free the Children (organizers of We Day).

Parents – here’s what else you’ll want to know -

Huge thanks to the parents that joined us for the Sexual Health / Body Science parent presentation last night!   We invite you to share your comments and feedback by clicking the “Comment” button at the bottom of the post.  What did you think?

Year of the Dragon students – Our Grade 6′s were born in the year 2000.  It’s their year!  Huge thanks to Jake, one of our Grade 6 morning announcers, for the added info that the year 2000 was a Golden Dragon year as well – only happens once every 1000 years!  Not only are these kids blessed with never having to do any math to calculate how old they are at any given time in their lives (how old were you when….?  hmmm let me think…what year was it? that’s how old I was!), they’re also the coveted Y2K kids and they’re Golden Dragons!   Good things to remind them of next time they harp about not getting recorder in Grade 4!

Vow of Silence – From what I understand, Division 4 has invited the other teachers/classes to participate in this day.  It is up to each teacher to decide whether they will be participating.  If you’re curious, please touch base with your child’s teacher.  You can find more information on this movement on their website:

http://www.freethechildren.com/vowofsilence/

Community Opportunity – Teens for Jeans – Huge thanks to parent Julie for giving us the heads up on a great promotion that’s happening now at all Aeropostale stores!   It’s a program called Teens for Jeans that runs until Feb. 12th.  The store is collecting gently used and new jeans.   The jeans will be donated to a homeless shelter in our local community.  BONUS – when you bring your jeans to the Aeropostale store, you’ll get a 25% off coupon for a new pair of jeans!  You’ll get one coupon for each pair of jeans you donate.

Given our recent Cambridge Cares Campaign, Mr. Winton has requested that we sit this one out as a school event.  That being said, if you’ve got old jeans at home – this may be a fun way to donate them and help out your community as well.    You can find more info on their website:

http://www.dosomething.org/teensforjeans

Thanks Cambridge and have a great rainy day!

Morning Announcements – Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Good Morning Cambridge.

Please stand for O Canada.

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

It is the Chinese New Year!  Today begins the Year of the Dragon.  We wish everyone peace and prosperity.

Could the teacher that has borrowed the exercise bands from the gym storage room please return them or call Mr. Stemler.

There will be a boys’ basketball meeting at recess today.  Congratulations on a great first game last Friday!  Boys, please bring in your jerseys at recess.

Library monitors for today are Emma, Jessica, Maddie, Nadya, Cassidy and Brianna.

Parents – here’s what else you’ll want to know -

80′s rockers Salt N Pepa said it best….“Let’s talk about SEX baby!”  And let’s do it TONIGHT!   The Sexual Healthy / Body Science parent presentation is tonight at 6:30 pm in the multipurpose room.  We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there.   We’ll make sure there’s a room full of chairs….just in case!!!

Kindergarten parents – I know it seems incredibly scary to think about S-E- X when your child is only 5.  I felt the same when when I attended my first Saleema Noon parent chat when my daughter was in Grade 1.  Almost fell off my chair at some points during the presentation.  I’m happy to report though, just like those grade 4′s and the FSA’s last week…no one came out crying!

Here’s a peek at the outline for our parent workshop and for the student presentations:

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Morning Announcements – Have you seen? Are you going?

Good Morning Cambridge!

Please take a moment to listen to our morning announcements.

Ms. Kilbride is away with no replacement.

Teachers, some FSA exams have been rescheduled to Wed, Thurs, Friday 8:45 am next week.  Sorry for any inconvenience. The lab will be open from recess to the end of each day starting today.

There are no library monitors today.

Students, just a reminder – no throwing snow and respect others’ snow structures.  If you see another student throwing snow, remind them of the rules and ask them to stop.

Parents – here’s what else you’ll want to know….or wonder…

Throwing snow policy… (from up on my soap box this morning)…Okay this one is a bit hard to police.  Just what constitutes throwing snow?  A hard packed snowball?  A handful?  Is it about safety or is it just the fact that a face full of snow, or cold snow down your back makes you feel awful all day (and cranky in class)?  As a parent at school every morning, I see it happen right before my eyes.  Same kids.  Every day.  Throwing snow.  I remind them of the rule every day.  Sadly, when the other students hear me, they just blow it off with a “he/she always does that“.  They’re frustrated too but feel helpless (or hopeless) about stopping the behaviour.     These same kids aren’t throwing rocks or bark mulch…is it just snow that’s the big draw? Makes me wonder…does the rule  (and the reminder each morning in the announcements) mean nothing?  Is it because it’s not enforced or just not important?  Do they understand the why of the rule?  In all honesty,  I’m not sure I do and I’m a parent.   Leave it with me to get clarification and details on the policy.  Snow may be gone by next week but seems like the kids may need more info to make the right choices for the next round.

Ahhh and I can’t help but wonder….does the fact that students see parents bending the rules when it comes to parking policies at the school and in the neighbourhood have anything to do with their choice to bend the snow policy???

ok…off my soap box…

Have you see Chico?

A beloved 1 year old black rag doll cat is missing.  Chico’s family dropped off a flyer at the office this morning (copy below).  He is entirely black, very fluffy, has a long tail and is very large for his age.  Last seen the afternoon of Jan 9th at 146th & 62nd Avenue.  He snuck out without his collar.   Please help them bring him home.   If you’ve seen him, please call 604-781-0793 or 778-840-9490.  No questions asked, just please return him or call if you’ve seen him.

Are you going?

Body Science Parent presentation with the Saleema Noon organization takes place this Monday, January 23rd at 6:30 – 8 pm in the multi-purpose room.  More information and a detailed outline of the presentations can be found on the Guest Speakers page of the blog.  If you plan to attend, please give us a heads up by email to cambridgepacyac@shaw.ca so we can plan seating accordingly.

Thanks Cambridge and have a snowy day!

Morning Announcements – Bayblade, bathrooms and sleds

Good morning Cambridge!

Please take a moment to listen to our morning announcements.

A green bayblade has been lost either in the gym or on the playground.  If you find it, please bring it to the office.  Someone is really looking for it.

Reminder for Teachers – there is an Intermediate Meeting at lunch today in the library.  Thank you.

Portable washrooms are closed until further notice.  Students that are in portable classrooms must use the outside washrooms that are connected to the back of the gym.

If you bring a sled to school, make sure you leave it your classroom during recess and lunch.

Students, please don’t throw snow and make sure to respect snow structures made by others.

Parents – here’s what else you’ll want to know -

Body Science Parent presentation with the Saleema Noon organization takes place this Monday, January 23rd at 6:30 – 8 pm in the multi-purpose room.  More information and a detailed outline of the presentations can be found on the Guest Speakers page of the blog.  If you plan to attend, please give us a heads up by email to cambridgepacyac@shaw.ca so we can plan seating accordingly.

Thanks for listening Cambridge and have an awesome snowy day!