Hope Through Habitat for Humanity

Hello,

This morning we had a guest speaker from Habitat for Humanity speak to the students about the work they do building homes in the area and around the world. We were told how the money raised from our submissions to the "Meaning of Home" contest would be used and she explained to us how these homes create a sense of real hope for the families who live in them.

Next, we worked together with the Grade 3 students in our classroom. We shared our writing for the "Meaning of Home" contest, where we explained what home means to us. Then the Grade 6 students helped the Grade 3 students write their own versions of what home means to them.

During second block we continued our lessons on being a good digital citizen. Today we discussed the reasons why you should not believe everything you read online and we talked about how the students should handle a situation if they are ever treated poorly by others, even their friends, online.

The students were asked to reflect on what they had learned so far, and look forward with regard to how they can make a positive impact on the lives of others.

For homework, the students were asked to fill the foot worksheet with five digital footprints they hope to leave in the next ten years. They were also asked to come up with one big idea and one small idea of how they could help others in the future, how they can make a difference in the world.

Finally, the students sang like angels in the learning commons with Mrs. Hurley, as they prepared to fill their role as the choir for the Advent mass in December.

Have a wonderful evening.

Mr. Skinner