Times Advocate, 1995-11-22, Page 12Page 12
Times-Adt'ocate, November 22, 1995
McCurdy School provides many learning opportunities for students
JK/SK
The children in the Early Years
class have had a busy two months.
The seniors enjoyed .seeing how
last year's "Kinder Garden" grew
over the summer - with Mrs. Le
Goffs help. The juniors are making
many new friends and have learned
their way around the school very
well.
All the children enjoy our class-
room pets, Harry the guinea pig,
and G.P. the hamster; they give
them both lots of attention and
treats every day. Each child is
proud of his or her own personal art
space which is full of their special
creations. The ' boys and girls in
Mrs. Eagleson's class are our com-
puter buddies once a week in the
computer lab. Ms. Dunlop, our
adult volunteer, also helps us in the
computer lab, our classroom and
the library.
Grade one
The Grade one class at McCurdy
Public School is working hard and
has been very busy. The students
are very eager to learn to read.
They have learned a great deal
about letters and their sounds. They
are starting to put sounds together
and decode new vocabulary. They
enjoy making and reading small
books in the classroom.
The students in Grade One enjoy
Jingle bell,
jingle bell,
jingle bell
walk
GRAND BEND - Grand Bend is
getting in the Christmas spirit.
On Dec. I the village of Grand
Bend will host their 6th annual jin-
gle bell walk and the entire com-
munity is welcome to participate.
Barb Wheeldon, council member
and walk coordinator, said people
an' encouraged to bring a non-
perishable item and childrens win-
ter clothing to help with a local
food and winter coat drive.
"We're going to try to keep it lo-
cal because there are enough needy
families in the area," said Wheel -
don.
The jingle bell walk will com-
mence at the tourist information
building where walkers will regis-
ter and receive their jingle bells.
After a special tree lighting cere-
mony by Santa Clause at 7 p.m.,
the troop will walk to the end of
Crescent Street and turn back end-
ing at the Legion Hall where chil-
dren will be treated to refreshments
and a "special surprise."
Protect your
trees from winter
Stephen Harburn, ABCA Fo-
resty Technician
EXETER - With the onset of
winter, comes many critters that
like to feed on young trees. Mice
tunnel through the snow up to the
trunk of young trees and girdle the
bark.
Mice prefer to chew on apple,
maple, ash,c and Austrian pine
trees but in severe winters they
will girdle almost any tree. One
way to protect from rodent damage
is to spray a rodent repellent, such
as Skoot on the base of the trees. A
plastic guard wrapped around the
tree will also protect the tree from
rodent damage.
Deer and rabbits also like to fed
on young trees through the winter.
Deer and rabbits 'will feed on the
branch tips of young tress. If you
notice the branch has been cut on
an angle, that's rabbit damage. If
the branch is cut straight, the dam-
age is done by deer. To keep rab-
bits at bay, you should place chick-
en wire around the trees you want
to protect. One way to keep deer
from browsing your young trees is
to put human hair in mesh bags
and place them around the area
you wish to protect.
If you've planted hardwood trees
over three feet in height this year,
they should be staked through the
winter. The stake will help support
the tree and root during strong
winds. The stake should only re-
main on the first year - the root
will be developed enough to sup-
port the tree after that time.
If you require any more informa-
tion about protecting your trees
this winter, contact your local nur-
sery or the Conservation Authori-
ty.
spending time each week with their
buddies in Grade 2/3.We planned
to take part in the school's Remem-
brance Day ceremony in Novem-
ber. This was a special event and
helped the children understand the
meaning of the day.
Grade 2/3
So far we've established routines,
become familiar with our class-
room and adjusted to many chang-
es. The first weeks provide many
challenges for children and every-
one has been adapting well.
Here is a sampling of what we
have been doing: Class videotaping
and photos; Thanksgiving celebra-
tions; Pumpkin carving; Paul Mor-
in's Asia presentation; Block Par-
ent workshop; Dental hygiene
seminar; Pizza lunches; Remem-
brance Day ceremony; Family vis-
its; Volunteer participation; Book
Fair.
Grade 4/5
Students in grade 4/5 are well
into another busy school year. A
number of interesting activities
have already taken place in the first
term. Students in grade 5 were pre-
sented with new Bibles during a
visit from the Gideons in Septem-
ber. All students were fascinated
during a presentation by Paul Mor-
in, writer and illustrator, of a num-
ber of interesting books. Many sto-
ries were told of interesting and ex-
otic places. Pupils in the junior di-
vision have been enjoying noon -
hour soccer games and many par-
ticipated in cross-country try -outs
at McCurdy. A new computer,
complete with CD-ROM has ar-
rived for grade 4/5 to make good
use of during the remainder of the
year.
Pupils in grade 4/5 are also busily
involved in activities that are more
academic in nature. The novel "My
Side of the Mountain" is teaching
students a lot about life as well as
improving reading skills. Personal
reading is also an important compo-
nent of our program, as is teacher
reading. Students are keeping
record cards to document their ac-
complishments.
JA -1st term -SCC
The primary/junior self contained
class has had an exciting fall. Two
new students joined our group in
September. We have the pleasure
of being school helpers for atten-
dance monitoring, as well as for the
recycling of fine paper. We also act
as computer tutors for the Early
years class one period a week.
Our class measured the school
halls using our bodies, as well as
metre sticks and then made com-
parisons of the lengths of our halls
and estimated the distance from
one room to another.
We completed a playground
study and researched our findings
with the CLN class, as well as be-
ing involved in a "Special Person"
unit, cooking and craft ideas.
The end of October has us learn-
ing among the spider webs and
haunting reading material of Hallo-
ween. On the evening of October
26 we shared this all with our par-
ents and astounded them with our
knowledge of computer technolo-
gy.
Grade 6/7
Our new year began with the
grade seven's heading off for Camp
Sylvan for three days - a great way
to kick off the year's science activi-
ties. Upon their return the business
of reviewing last year's work began
for everyone. Meanwhile the cross
country participants were practic-
ing for the regional meet. Several
of our class, Colin Sauder, Hung
Vo, Matt Pfaff, Jasmine Lather,
Brent Tatara, Lindsay Parsons, and
Ken Tilley placed high in the stand-
ings. Another highlight of the term
was the visit from Paul Morin, a
book illustrator, who related his ad-
ventures in China, while he was re-
searching his next book.
Grade 7/8
October has been busy for us
with our fundraiser - organizing,
participating, tallying, banking, etc.
However, it has now come to a suc-
cessful close, just in time for us to
enjoy a Halloween costume parade
and dance.
We have also completed our na-
ture study which included poetry,
legends, research, oral presenta-
tions and mural painting. We have
already started our Remembrance
Day activities, including learning
songs and making posters from the
40's, reading novels with war -time
settings and writing poetry to ex-
press our feelings about war and
peace. We are also learning how to
use our new school camcorder in
preparation for a later media theme.
CLN
The CLN class has been busy
making dictionaries. Computer lab
periods are used for math skills
with each student working at his/
her level. The Breakfast Program is
a highlight with each student cook-
ing and cleaning up. Bagel recipes
have been popular - and pizza toast.
Students in SCC and CLN classes
have been diligently hammering
and designing string art projects.
Some are on a second time-
consuming circular design. Paul
Morin's visit was followed with ex-
cellent dragons by each student.
The CLN class raised $507 for
school fundraising.
Festival of
Lights
Jean Hodgins
LUCAN - Peter McNaughton
of Ilderton-McNaughton Tours,
was crowned "Mr. Festival of
Lights Motor Coach - 1995",
held on the weekend at Niagara
Falls, New York, Convention
Centre. A few of his many pa-
trons, three busloads, from
McNaughton Tours, were there
for the Festival Weekend, and
were very proud to be in atten-
dance to see this Promotion
Award presented.
Peter MacNaughton, wearing
his gold crown and banner, re-
ceived a gift certificate for two,
to be used in the Niagara Falls
area, plus a bountiful fruit bas-
ket of goodies. Peter McNaugh-
ton has been driving tours to the
Festival of Lights in Niagara
Falls, N.Y. for nearly fifteen
years.
There were 8,500 in atten-
dance for the Roger Whittaker
concert on Sunday afternoon,
practically all arriving by tour
buses, 250 buses for the parking
attendants to find space for.
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