CHARACTER EDUCATION ASSEMBLY: THE ART OF GIVING AND RECEIVING

Forest Valley got together at the beginning of December to introduce our new character education theme for the month.  After viewing a short video of the "Robin Hood Gang" giving out surprise gifts to people in their community, it didn't take us long to figure out that our new theme is "The Art of Giving and Receiving".  We're sure to be hearing a lot of people saying "thank you very much!" this month.

NOVEMBER SPIRIT DAY: CrAzY hAiR & hAt DaY!

Forest Valley E.S. students and staff showed off their school spirit by participating in our very own crazy hair & crazy hat day on Thursday, November 25.  What a great way to have fun!

 Spikes & colour gel!

 Green hair dye.  It was rock hard!

Spiked up!

 Electric and sparkles!

 Adding more sparkle in the world!

Gel & colour!

Pony tails on the top!

NOVEMBER CHARACTER ASSEMBLY: EMPATHY

Forest Valley E.S. held it's monthly character assembly today on Monday, November 1, to introduce the theme of "Empathy".  Empathy is when you understand how someone else feels in a certain situation.  Your very own student coucil acted out a skit that demonstrated empathy.  Awards were also presented to students for showing October's character trait, "Appreciation".

October's "Appreciation" representatives.

Happy students!

 One of our "Appreciation" certificate recipients.

 Oh Canada!

 Our home and native land...

A student receiving their "Appreciation" certificate.

THE THING I SAW LAST NIGHT

The students in Ms. Mackie's class read the story "The Thing I Saw Last Night".  It is a story about an imaginary creature that a boy dreams about when he sees lights in the sky.  Here are some connections we made to the story:

This reminds me of when I was four.  I thought that there was a monster under my TV but it was just the sounds of the TV.  - Saytouna

This reminds me of when I was starting to go to sleep.  I thought I saw a furry paw.  It was just my dad!  That's a relief!  - Kyra

I remember when I was in my bed and I thought that there was a monster under my bed.  It was actually my toys, so I moved to my sister's room.  - Abie

When my mommy asks me to go get something from the furnace room in the basement I do not like it because there are no lights in the furnace room.  It is scary because the wind blows on the door and it closes.  There are two little red lights and it looks like red monster eyes.  But it is really just two red lights.  When I come up I am proud of myself.  I now know that there is no monster in the furnace room.
PS: As for the red lights, my mommy screwed them out.  - Matthew

Once when I was going to my bed I thought someone was in there.  So I though I could jump on it.  And then I checked and it was just my pillow.  - Zohaib

This reminds me of when I opened the closet in my room and I thought there was a ghost in it.  My mom came in my room and said there is no ghost.  It is only shadows.  - Hunter

This reminds me of when I was going to bed and I thought there was a big scary monster in the closet.  So I called my mom.  She said there was nothing.  - Eden

CROSS COUNTRY RACE

Forest Valley Elemetary School was out in full force at the cross country running meet on October 18.  Our runners ran hard, tried their best, and they represented our school with pride.  Special thanks to the coaches and volunteers who helped us get there.



HOW DO YOU SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION?

The student council journalists hit the school yard on Wednesday to ask this question:  "How do you show your appreciation?  What are you thankful for?"  Here are just some of the responses we heard:

 Will shows his appreciation by giving hugs, saying "you're awesome!", and by saying "thank you".

 Audrey thanks people, accepts what's given to her, and greets people.

 Ms. Fife congratulates people, and says "thank you".

 Anna shows appreciation by respecting her friends, by not littering, and by saying "I love you" to her mom.

David appreciates the school and his friends.

CHARACTER EDUCATION ASSEMBLY: APPRECIATION

Here are some photos from October's character assembly, where the theme of "appreciation" was introduced.  Awards were also handed out to students who demonstrated "acceptance", which was the theme for September. 

Also, student council will be on assignment in the school yard next week asking students how they show appreciation.  Be on the lookout for us!

Mrs. Taylor explaining the definition of "appreciation".

Students listening to the presentation.

Grade 4's from Salix House enjoying the assembly.

One of our young winners of the September "acceptance" award.

Ulmus House chanting.

Students accepting their "acceptance" awards.

One of our teachers, Mrs. Makara, and Mrs. Whyte, our Principal.

The winners of the month of September's "acceptance" awards.  Great job guys!

SPIRIT DAY: SCHOOL COLOURS DAY

Dear readers,

Here is a selection of photos taken by student council on September 30th, 2010, during Forest Valley's first spirit day.  The theme of the day was "school colours" (green & white).  The students and staff really showed their spirit!