Nellie McClung P.S. Fun Fair

As you probably know, our school's annual Fun Fair will be held on Wednesday, June 6th.  Each class will be participating by donating the contents to a basket that will be raffled off at the Fun Fair.  Our class is collecting items that would be suitable for a 'Pool Party' themed basket.  Here are a few ideas of items that you may want to consider donating for our basket:

• swim goggles
• beach towels
• sunglasses
• sunblock
• magazines
• plastic glasses or plates
• flip flops
• beach balls
• pool toys
• floatation aids
• caps, visors
• playing cards 
• etc.                

Thank you to the families who have already sent in their donations!

This Week

As you may already know, Nellie McClung is having a Family Math Night this Thursday, May 10th.  Students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 are invited to participate in engaging mathematics learning together with their family. Some highlights of our night include:

• Learning and problem solving using interactive Smart Boards
• Hands on activities with shapes
• Games and Puzzles
• Math learning through literature
• Finding mathematics in real life images
• Using virtual reality goggles to experience mathematics
• Using computers to complete math breakout challenges

Cookies and juice will be also available. Join us from 6:45-8:00 pm and help us learn and celebrate with our students who are all mathematicians! 

This is Mental Health Week, and we are encouraging everyone to wear green on Friday, May 11th in support of mental health.