Visited our special space again this morning. Noticing small changes and connecting with our tree friends. Seeing the students build relationships with these beings brings me joy and HOPE. FDK love @clclyne

Victory PS VictorySchoolCouncil Amy Drumm

Checking on our tree, doing a walk around and noticing details. Lately students have enjoyed standing back and looking up at how massive the tree really is. Perspective is powerful

Another snowy morning to enjoy before it melts!❤️😍

There is nothing like sitting at the base of a tree with a friend. FDK love

Meeting of the minds on this beautifully mild and grey morning

Noticing the marks on our tree and wondering about the details we are seeing FDK Love

Tonight! @CorettaSampson1 & I are on for final episode #AntiracismVoicEd unpacking some of the critical anti-racism questions Dr Dei poses in chapters 5 & 7. Hope you'll join us, LIVE on voiced.ca 7:30pm EST

Discussing how to make a fire and telling stories about the campfires they have attended. FDK Love.

Finding strategies to sand wood until satisfied with smoothness

Filling in holes with wood glue

Students string art is coming along beautifully. We have learned the French words for hammer (marteau) and nails (cloux). We have discussed safety and made decisions about where the nails should go. Can't wait to see the finished products and send them home to families! FDK love

The weather is so warm and gorgeous that we are hammering for string art outside this afternoon!

As 2021 ends, only 11 out of 94 Calls to Action made by the TRC are complete. That $40 billion under negotiation to help our kids isn’t a ‘gift’ but court ordered. Important work from ⁦Yellowhead Institute⁩ ⁦⁦@ebaans_⁩ ⁦@Ian_Mosby⁩ theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

I'm facilitating the First Nations Metis Inuit Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Culture PART 2 beginning 31 March. See flyer for more info. When considering Indigenous Ed AQs, synchronous learning time is essential wlu.ca/academics/facu…

Beautiful moth somehow made it inside over winter and has emerged from its cocoon under a shelf! Trying to learn about this magical creature and find ways to keep it alive since it's untimely arrival ❤️

Assessing ice block inventory

Watercolour on snow continues to be a hit with our class. Outdoor learning and FDK love

Victory PS VictorySchoolCouncil Sam Hutchinson (she/her) @MoniqueCadieux Amy Drumm

Due to inclement weather (freezing rain), all UGDSB schools /offices are closed today to staff and students. Students shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, shift to remote working where possible. All buses/taxis are cancelled.