Hello Everyone. This is such a reflective day, and a poignant one for me. My Mother and Father courted by airmail for four years during the Second World War - that period in time shaped them, and the knowledge that they lived through the war always has had an impact on me. They, along with all the others who worked, fought, or lost their lives during WWII, are deeply in my thoughts today. I know that as we study the United Nations and the Declaration of Human Rights in class,that we have these rights because of the willingness of that generation to lay their lives and the lives of their loved ones, on the line. So - as you remember, also please take the time to respectfully meet the eyes of an elderly person and smile at them. Chances are they lived through that terrible time. On another note, Thursday was The. Best. Day. Ever! The weather was wonderful, the bannock and honey were yummy, and the hike in the woods not only taught us lots (I learn something new from Mr. Albany every time!) but re-connected us to nature. Got to get out more! Special thanks to all of our drivers and chaperones: Angel's mom and dad, Parker's dad, Ashley's dad, Talon's mom, Lavonne, Mr. Anatolyi, and a very special thank you of course to Mr. Albany! Mr. Hebdon took some amazing photographs (thank you Mr. Hebdon!!) and I will endeavour to get some up on the blog tomorrow, and send the rest via a Smile Drop - Ms. Sheffer will teach me how. Wishing you a peaceful, reflective day.

Hi Everyone, Tomorrow is the day! We're off to Goldstream - a special thank you to Ashley's dad, Parker's dad, Angel's mom and dad, Lavonne, and Mark. A special thank you to Talon and his mom for being so creative for transportation!Some reminders: dress for the weather - layers please, a raincoat if you have one, a tuque or hat if you can, gloves might be a good idea. Sturdy footwear that can get a bit muddy or damp. Please bring a healthy lunch and remember that you will be hungry with all the fresh air and hiking. We will be leaving the school by 10:15 - parents, please be at the classroom at 10. I will have the list of names of students that will be going with you. Also - Friday afternoon we go swimming, and many of you need to bring your pink form back along with your $10 (if it's not a convenient time to pay, please bring the signed form back anyway, and you can pay later). Looking forward to tomorrow - see you then!