We would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Vetro for donating the soil and Mr. Snell for donating and setting up the rain barrel
Monthly Archives: June 2013
Ronin’s Art Work
Grade 8 student Ronin has translated a variety of dreamscapes into lucid drawings that spark the imagination. Here are just two impressively detailed and creative drawings from his art book. Enjoy!
Doodles
Picturesque pastoral scene found on the last page of Derick’s doodle book in Mr. Pike’s class. 
Dress Code Reminder
At Birchview Dunes we believe that the way you dress is a reflection of respect for yourself and others, and we encourage students to be positive role models. The standards of school dress are based on common sense and are intended to support the comfort, safety and modesty of all students. There is a strong relationship between neat, clean and appropriate clothing and a positive learning environment.
Think of the 4C’s => Clean, Comfortable, Covering, and Considerate.
Please consider the following guidelines when deciding what is appropriate to wear to school:
- Clothing should be non-distracting and non-disruptive to the learning environment. Revealing clothing is not considered acceptable.
- Clothing (or other apparel) and jewelry with logos promoting or referring to alcohol, drugs, tobacco and profane or negative sayings are not permitted
- T-shirts must cover the stomach and midriff area (no belly shirts)
- Spaghetti strap tops are not acceptable at school.
- Low cut necklines are inappropriate for girls to wear at school
- Sleeveless tops may be worn if they are close-fitting under the arms and the shoulder straps completely cover the student’s undergarments
- Very short shorts should not be worn to school (including gym), field trips or school sporting events.
- Undergarments should not be visible above the waistline of pants
If students are uncertain whether an item of clothing adheres to our
dress code, they should not wear it to school. Remember
that clothing that may be appropriate to wear on a weekend may
not be appropriate in a school setting.
This Week @ Birchview June 10-14
Monday, June 10
- Grade 6s at Mansfield
- MacLaren Art – Grade 8 class (Mr. Carson)
- After school – intermediate baseball practice
Tuesday, June 11
- Grade 6s at Mansfield
- Maclaren Art – Grade 4s
Wednesday, June 12
- Grade 6s at Mansfield
- Area Track & Field Day
- Litterless Lunch Day
- Pizza Day
- intermediate softball practice after school
Thursday, June 13
- Nancy Island Grade 7s
- Drum Line practice after school
Friday, June 14
- Junior Lip Sync (Juniors)
Upcoming Dates:
June 17 – Birchview’s Got Talent Day Performance
June 18 – Birchview’s Got Talent Evening Performance
June 19 – Intermediate Baseball Tournament
June 19/20 – Kindergarten Graduation
June 20 – Grade 8s at Blue Mountain
June 20 – Grade 2s at Gayety Theatre for ‘The Little Mermaid’
June 21 – Staff / Student Softball Game
June 25 – Reports Cards Go Home
June 25 – Grade 8 Graduation
June 25 – Primary Play Day
June 26 – Spirit Assembly
June 27 – Last Day of Classes
Corbin’s Poetry Anthology
Corbin’s grade 5 teacher, Mrs. Duits, was blown away recently by this fantastic collection of his poetry. Particularly impressive were the eloquent haiku and lively Blue Jays rap delivered in perfectly rhyming couplets. Great work!
Who is it?
In Mr. Mclean’s grade 8 art periods, each component of the human face is taught separately, because of the complexity of the final task, which is to draw a human face, free hand. The works attached to this posting come from Curtis and Jill from that same class. The time, skill, and patience needed to pay attention to the fine details which make these works so remarkable, is truly admirable and worthy of this entry.
N.B. We are assured that Jill and Curtis do not practice their art skills during Mr. McLean’s math lessons.
This Week @ Birchview June 3 – 7
Monday, June 3
- Grade 1s at Duntroon Highlands
- Kindergarten (A Day) at the Zoo
- MacLaren Art – Grade 8 class
- EQAO Grade 6
Tuesday, June 4
- 8:00am intermediate baseball practice
- EQAO Grade 6
- Errol Lee: Character Presentation during the day and evening event for parents
Birchview looks forward to a visit from Errol Lee. These presentations are intended to build and sustain strong character through music and multi-media. Please visit the website at http://www.errollee.com/ for an overview. See the May 13th blog post.
9-10am=> Golden Rule (Level: Grades K-3)
11:15-12:15pm=> The HERO Club (Level: GR 4-6)
1:35-2:15pm => Workshop GR 3-4
2:20-3:00 => Workshop GR 4-5
6:30-8pm=> Music is the Method Evening Concert GREATER SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Wednesday, June 5
- 8:00am intermediate baseball practice
- Litterless Lunch Day
- Pizza Day
- Grade 4s at Medieval Times
- MacLaren Art – Grade 8 class
- Green Team Celebration at Ed Centre
- EQAO Grade 6
Thursday, June 6
- Grade 2s at Duntroon Highlands
- Kindergarten (B Day) at the Zoo
- MADD Presentation – Grades 7 & 8 at 1:35pm
- Drum Line practice after school
- Note: No spirit assembly today – to be rescheduled
Friday, June 7
- PA Day (no school for students)
- Welcome to Kindergarten 9:30 – 11am
Upcoming Dates:
June 10-12 – Grade 6s at Mansfield
June 10 – MacLaren Art – Grade 8 class
June 11 – MacLaren Arts visits the Grade 4s
June 12 – Area Track & Field Day
June 13 – Nancy Island Grade 7s
June 14 – Junior Lip Sync (Juniors)
June 17 – Birchview’s Got Talent Day Performance
June 18 – Birchview’s Got Talent Evening Performance
June 19 – Intermediate Baseball Tournament
June 19/20 – Kindergarten Graduation
June 20 – Grade 8s at Blue Mountain
June 20 – Grade 2s at Gayety Theatre for ‘The Little Mermaid’
June 21 – Staff / Student Softball Game
June 25 – Reports Cards Go Home
June 25 – Grade 8 Graduation
June 26 – Spirit Assembly
June 27 – Last Day of Classes