🍁Member of Parliament Visiting

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MP Jenna Sudds visiting January 22nd 9:15-10:30

For our next unit in social studies, we will be looking at Canada and how it interacts with the rest of the world. We learn about international accords, treaties, and organizations that Canada is a part of. And we learn about how the federal government responds to different issues.

So what a perfect time to get to listen to our local Member of Parliament, Jenna Sudds, speak and answer our questions!

She will be giving a talk to the 5s and our 6s on January 22 at 9:15am.

If you have any questions, please email me!

🚀Guest Speaker: Rocket Engineer

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This afternoon, Yifei’s dad, a real-life rocket scientist visited our classroom and gave a presentation for both our class and Mr Bradley’s class. The kids were very engaged! Yifei proudly introduced his dad, and then Mr Fan showed us the history of rockets, how a rocket is built, a model of the rocket he worked on the guidance system for, and he answered about a million questions from the students!

🚀Guest Speaker: Rocket Scientist!

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Yeifei’s dad, a real-life rocket scientist, will be joining us Thursday afternoon, during the last block (2:45-3:45), to talk with us and answer our questions! This is perfectly timed between our FLIGHT science unit and the beginning of our SPACE science unit!

He will give a presentation about:

  • main history of the rocket,
  • how a rocket is built,
  • fun time of demonstration (model planes).

📢Upcoming Storytelling Workshop

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On Thursday, we are very fortunate to have a guest speaker coming into our classroom to deliver a storytelling workshop. This is a wondeful opportunity brought to us by the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM). Fatemah Anvari is an incredible facilitator with a background in education and advocacy.

Title: Storytelling: Reclaiming Your Narrative

Time: Thursday, November 20th; 12-1pm
Description: In this engaging and creative workshop, students will use storytelling, writing, and art to explore how stories shape the way we see ourselves and others. Together, they’ll unpack common myths about Muslims and learn how to tell stories that reflect empathy, inclusion, and truth. Through these activities, students will also learn what it means to be an ally, standing up against all forms of hate and helping to build a more welcoming school and community for everyone.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

💰Virtual Field Trip to Bank of Canada

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Virtual Field Trip to the Bank of Canada Museum 🇨🇦

I am writing to inform you that our class will be participating in an engaging virtual field trip to the Bank of Canada Museum on Wednesday, October 29th during our regular school hours. This is an excellent opportunity for students to connect our in-class learning about economics and history with a real-world institution. The session will take place virtually.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this virtual trip, students will be able to:

  • Define money and state the five common characteristics of money.
  • Reflect on the form money takes and discover some current and past forms.
  • Explore Canada’s current bank notes and coins, getting to know their values and symbolism.
  • Identify the security features of a Canadian bank note.

Curriculum Links

This trip directly supports several areas of our curriculum:

Social Studies: Historical use of money in civilization; Money used throughout Canadian history; Symbolism that represents Canada.

Health & Financial Literacy: Understanding money’s impact on society; Building a healthy relationship with finances and money.

Thank you for your continued support of our learning initiatives.

💵Guest Speaker on Financial Literacy – Nov.4

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to inform you that on November 4th, 2025, we will host a special presentation for our Junior grades (4-6) featuring a wealth management advisor from RBC. This engaging session will cover essential financial literacy topics designed to equip our students with valuable skills for their future.

Key curriculum topics to be discussed include:

  • Making a Budget: Understanding income and expenses.
  • Spending and Saving: Developing smart habits for financial well-being.
  • Credit and Debts: Learning about responsible borrowing and repayment.
  • Financial Goals: Setting achievable goals and the steps to reach them.
  • Interest Rates: Exploring the concept of compound interest and its impact on savings.
  • What Makes a Good Deal: Identifying value in purchases.
  • Financial Markets: A basic overview of how financial markets operate.

This presentation aims to foster informed decision-making and encourage a positive approach to personal finance among our students. We believe that early education in these areas will benefit their future endeavors.

We encourage all students to participate and look forward to an informative session. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you for your support!

 

🎙️Guest Speaker – Hydro Ottawa

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On Thursday afternoon, Hydro Ottawa will be bringing the Electricity Safety & Conservation (ES&C) Program to WEJ. We will have speakers present to us in the school gym about hydro electricity and safety.
After the presentation, students will have an opportunity to ask questions.
For a preview of the presentation, you can view a recording of a session previously held in Ottawa here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc4DWv3A5NQ