Dear families,
Welcome to November!
Announcements & Reminders
- This month, we remember our fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day by reading stories or sharing activities to reflect on our veterans.
- November is also an excellent month to tackle a novel study, cozy up with an audiobook, and read together as a family.
Parent Events & Webinars
- Webinar: Unlocking Research: Essential Skills and Resources for Success on Nov 19th, 1 – 1:30 pm. Join the Learning Commons team for an exciting exploration of essential research skills and tools designed for teachers, parents, and students in grades six and up. Discover the foundations of research and inquiry, and unlock the power of knowledge at your fingertips. Dive into the fantastic research databases available through HCOS.
Student Highlights & Contests
- A Creative Storytime with Margaret & Dewey the Dragon on Nov. 12, 2024, for K – grade 4, but all are welcome. Register here.
- 2024 Student Gallery Of Fine Arts Contest: Winners!
- Secret Santa Project 2024
Resource Updates & Tips
- Books for extended loan periods include The Susan Barton Program, recommended for struggling readers.
- High School math textbooks Saxon Algebra, Teaching Textbooks and Mathworks. Apologia Science textbooks for chemistry, biology and physics.
- Check out this list of Canadian titles on the Search Portal for the I Read Canadian Day.
- Phonics and reading supplemental packs are available for your younger readers. Supersonic Phonics readers (digital) are also available on Sora, broken down by level, starting with Level 1 and progressing to Level 9.
- Physical Health Education Resources On Sora
- Canadian Reader and What in the World? Magazines (current awareness and reading comprehension) can only be accessed through a teacher account. Contact your support teacher to receive the resources.
Blessings From The Learning Commons
