Looking more closely at the difference between a Fixed Mindset and a Growth Mindset. We made connections between Youcubed videos we have been watching in math. We also identified areas where we might have a fixed mindset and brainstormed how we could change our mindset Virtual Elementary North

We listened to The Water Walker written and Illustrated by Joanne Robertson. We thought deeply about what we use water for, how we can respect & protect it, and also how we can inform others about the importance of protecting our water & planet 🌎 #WhatWillYouDo??? Virtual Elementary North

We continued our conversations about the importance of protecting our water by learning about Canadian Indigenous water activist Stephanie Peltier🌊 We are inspired by her story and are now starting to think about what our role in protecting the planet is-what can WE do? Virtual Elementary North

Lots of fun trying out the new Break Out groups in our Meets today & yesterday! Students created shapes with specific criteria on a virtual geoboard and then shared their screens with their groups to compare the shapes they created! #MathFun #WeAllHaveMathBrains Virtual Elementary North

Lots of place value fun today! Students explored different ways they could represent whole numbers up to 100 000 🎲 #MathFun Virtual Elementary North

Amazing day meeting some families for our Virtual Open House Show & Share!! We know our students loved getting to tell families about their learning, show off some of their work and introduce their teachers. We look forward to our final optional Open House tomorrow! Virtual Elementary North

Spending the evening doing some of my own learning. First night of 4 Big Questions about Racial Justice Education - Part 3 #4BigQuestions Excited to learn from all panelists on the difference between antiracist and non-racist @mskikeojo Pamala Agawa @DebbieDonsky Patryk Górski

from six nations of the grand river and #1492LandBackLane, good morning to land defenders, water protectors, and Indigenous people fighting for future generations please watch, share, and support the 1492 Land Back Lane struggle in any way you can facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Families of #HDSB elementary students who would like to switch learning models (in-person/virtual) must complete the Change in Delivery Model Form by Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Learn more by viewing the Oct. 19 update here: bit.ly/39JflP1

This week we will be participating in the virtual school programs put on my the Art Gallery of Ontario 🖼 🎨 Today we loved learning about highlights of the collection! Ss found the Icarus myth very interesting and are looking forward to creating some of their own masterpieces! Virtual Elementary North

Just opened this beautiful handmade surprise from a former student!! 🎁🤗 Can’t wait to take it home and find a special place for it 💛💚💙

As a teacher of history, who has this textbook in my classroom, it is my mission to be better than this - whatever it takes. We all MUST do better to ensure all histories are told, shared and understood.

We had the pleasure of hosting Stephen Paquette yesterday. To say we enjoyed his teachings would be an understatement. We look forward to continuing our learning and also sharing what we have learnt with others! 🌞🌝💧⭐️🌎 Baamaapii giga-waabamin menawaa 👋HDSB Human Rights, Equity & Inclusive Education Virtual Elementary North

Taking a break from planning and reports for even more important work - racial justice in education! #4BigQuestions How should we be accounting for systemic racism in our schools and classrooms? The response to racism needs to be proactive, not reactive. Schools are not neutral!

For anyone who needs this reminder 💜 #YouAreMoreThanEnough Virtual Elementary North Irma Coulson PS HDSB Wellness for Staff

Today we were fortunate enough to learn from Isaac Murdoch during a presentation organized by FNMIEAO.com I love how passionate students are about this important learning and proud of how eager they are to learn more #TreatyRecognitionWeek Virtual Elementary North

We were so lucky to get to listen and learn from ‘A conversation with D-Day veteran Jim Parks’ - we had the honour of hearing about his experience and also his advice for young people. Thank you EF Education First #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay2020 Virtual Elementary North

We Will Remember #LestWeForget Beautiful Remembrance Day assembly put on by Virtual Elementary North staff and students #RemembranceDay

Best wishes to everyone celebrating #Diwali in our #HDSB community and beyond

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