April was a very busy and productive month in the Gifted Classroom. We completed several projects including the Lego Robotic Revolution, the Grade 8 Cardboard Boat races, the Heritage Fair history projects, and the Forest of Reading Novel Competition where each student had to read 5 (or more) novels.<\/p>\n
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We have a number of upcoming events in May as well.<\/p>\n
GO Conference: Friday May 4<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n On Friday May 4, Mr. Trumpour and I are driving the gifted class students to the Simcoe County Gifted Outreach Conference at Lakehead University in Orillia.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We will leave the school at 9:00am after announcements. The conference runs from 10am- 3:15pm. We will be returning to the school about 4:00pm. Please make arrangements to pick up your child at 4:00 pm on that date.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Students will need to bring their lunches, drinks and snacks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday May 7: Spring Picture Day: Remember to dress up.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stratford Field Trip Tuesday May 8<\/strong><\/p>\n Our class is excited to go to Stratford to see Much Ado About Nothing, on Tuesday May 8 at 2:00 pm. Mr. Trumpour, and myself will be driving. We will be leaving the school at 9:00am.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For lunch, pack a bag lunch. We will stop on the way to Stratford for a picnic lunch if the weather permits.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You may bring a gadget to use in the car, but it must be unused, silent and invisible while we are in Stratford.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our play begins at 2pm. Please dress in good clothes appropriate for the theatre. We have discussed appropriate behaviour for the theatre and watching the play.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After the show, we will have time for a break and snack in Stratford. Please provide your child with money for a fast-food meal for supper.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We will be returning to Bayview School between 9 and 10pm. We will arrange a phone tree to let you know when we are about an hour from Midland, so that you can be at the school to pick up your child.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Phone Tree: When we are approximately an hour from town, we will call so you can be at Bayview School to pick up your child.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday May 9: Jump Rope For Heart. Please remember to bring in your pledge forms.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday May 22-Thursday May 24: Grade 8\u2019s are in Ottawa.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday May 28- Wednesday May 30: Grade EQAO: Grade 6<\/strong> testing will take place on these 3 dates from 9am-10:35 am. Please ensure that your grade 6 child is at school on time do not schedule any appointments on these dates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" April was a very busy and productive month in the Gifted Classroom. We completed several projects including the Lego Robotic Revolution, the Grade 8 Cardboard Boat races, the Heritage Fair history projects, and the Forest of Reading Novel Competition where each student had to read 5 (or more) novels. We have a number of … Continue reading