Morris Alumna receives Order of CanadaA graduate of Morris School, Marcia Kran, has just received the Order of Canada. According to the press release on Governor General of Canada's website, The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest civilian honours. Its Companions, Officers and Members take to heart the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM ("They desire a better country"). Created in 1967, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. More than 7 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. Those who bear the Order’s iconic snowflake insignia have changed our nation’s measure of success and, through the sum of their accomplishments, have helped us build a better Canada. Marcia received this honour "for her contributions to the advancement of international human rights and development, and for her steadfast advocacy of democratic governance." Congratulations to Marcia! Way to go, MAV! We can't wait to see who our next Order of Canada recipient will be! Education Minister announces remote learningThis past week, our Province's Education Minister announced a two week remote learning period for all Grades 7-12 students in Manitoba. Part of that announcement detailed a remote learning option for students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 as well. Although the rumour of an announcement was heard throughout the province, Morris School learned about this at the same time as everyone else in Manitoba. Although this will be a shift, the announcement happened just prior to the two inservice days in the Red River Valley School Division. These inservice days will be in invaluable time to ensure we have our plan in place for our students and their families. In saying that, expect some additional emails and surveys to ensure our students leave the school at Winter Break with all the things they require to be successful at home during those two weeks. Our teachers, as always, will do their best to ensure a positive experience. A more complete plan will be unveiled by the school prior to the break. Grade 3/4's "STICK" to science - magnet project!Our Grade 3/4 students have been learning about magnets over the past couple of weeks. This past week was time to apply their knowledge to a project. The students were asked to design and build either a sled or a boat that will be “powered” up and down a ramp or across the water respectively without any assistance except a magnet. This past week each class held a test day. Students field tested their designs to see if any modifications were needed to be made. What a great project and a fun way to learn! Way to go, MAV’s have you answered a tech survey?Over the last two weeks, you or your student(s) have received some type of tech survey from your classroom teacher, via email. These tech surveys are meant to inquire about your family's requirements for technology at home IF/WHEN we go to a remote learning scenario. Some of our student families have answered the survey. Thank you! We appreciate that. However, a number of families have not OR some have without thinking about their entire family's needs. We would encourage you to reflect on your needs because we would like to ensure we appropriately assist in providing the essential equipment required to be successful in a remote learning environment. A typical student will require five tech-type things to be successful.
Some may have completed the survey making some assumptions. Here are a couple assumption scenarios...
Thank you from the band/music programWe would like to extend a thank you to all those individuals who support the Band/Music Program's Poinsettia Fundraiser. The fundraiser was a big hit! Thank you as well to Mrs. Zimmerman for her tireless efforts in getting the fundraiser in motion while facing all that goes with teaching and fundraising for a band/music program during a pandemic! Thank you! Grade 1/2 superheroes!! Our Grade 1/2’s are all Superheroes! That’s something we’ve known for a while. However, over the last week or so they have formerly put names to it, advised us of their super powers, what gadgets they use as they make the world a better place, as well as what they use to disguise their real world identity to the public! We appreciate our students for sharing their creative talent as well as their super powers! Way to go, MAV’s! (Apologies for the photos...Weebly doesn't allow for editing and they have to be square...photos were rectangles?!?!) grad photos postponedGrad Photos scheduled for December 18 have been postponed due to the restrictions currently in place. A new date will be announced when restrictions have been eased/lifted. As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding. the remote learning checklist - revisitedComments are closed.
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