Thursday, February 28, 2019
Black History Month Spotlight
Mae Carol Jemison (born October 17, 1956) is an American engineer, physician and NASA astronaut. She became the first African American woman to travel in space when she went into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992. After medical school and a brief general practice, Jemison served in the Peace Corps from 1985 until 1987, when she was selected by NASA to join the astronaut corps. She resigned from NASA in 1993 to start a company researching the application of technology to daily life. She has appeared on television several times, including as an actress in an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. She is a dancer and holds nine honorary doctorates in science, engineering, letters, and the humanities.
Senior Boys Basketball Jerseys
Senior Boys, please have your Basketball Jerseys and Shorts back to Mr. A. by 8:15 Friday Morning...
Black History Month Art Contest
Due to yesterday's bus cancellation, we will be accepting art submissions today (Thursday, Feb. 28th). The cut off time is 10:00. Thank you!
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Black History Month Spotlight
George Washington Carver (1860s – January 5, 1943), was an American agricultural scientist and inventor. He actively promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion.
While a professor at Tuskegee Institute, Carver developed techniques to improve soils depleted by repeated plantings of cotton. He wanted poor farmers to grow alternative crops, such as peanuts and sweet potatoes, as a source of their own food and to improve their quality of life. The most popular of his 44 practical bulletins for farmers contained 105 food recipes using peanuts. Although he spent years developing and promoting numerous products made from peanuts, none became commercially successful.
Senior Girls Basketball
Any Senior Girls on the Basketball team that is here today please come to the gym during 2nd NB for practice...
GAMES CLUB
GAMES CLUB:
Games Club is today at Nutrition Break 1 for students in Grades 5-8.
See you there!! : )
Games Club is today at Nutrition Break 1 for students in Grades 5-8.
See you there!! : )
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Library Closures TODAY
The Library will be CLOSED today during periods 4 and 5 to welcome our friends from
PAWS for READING
CONGRATULATIONS- SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL
Our Senior Boys played in a hard tournament on Friday, coming away with a Bronze Medal. They lost by 1 point in the Semi Finals to the championship team. Way to go Eagles!!! Girls got next this Friday...
Black History Month Spotlight
Katherine Johnson (born August 26,1918) is an African-American mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. manned spaceflights.During her 35-year career at NASA and its predecessor, she earned a reputation for mastering complex manual calculations and helped the space agency pioneer the use of computers to perform the tasks.
Johnson's work included calculating trajectories, launch windows and emergency return paths for Project Mercury spaceflights, including those of astronauts Alan Shepard, the first American in space, and John Glenn, the first American in orbit, and rendezvous paths for the Apollo lunar lander and command module on flights to the Moon. Her calculations were also essential to the beginning of the Space Shuttle program,and she worked on plans for a mission to Mars. In 2015, President Barack Obama awarded Johnson the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was portrayed by Taraji P. Henson as a lead character in the 2016 film Hidden Figures.
Monday, February 25, 2019
Badminton Practice after school today is cancelled
Due to weather and bus cancellations, practice today is cancelled. Girls team members please speak with Mr. Griffith or Mrs. Watts for further information on a final practice.
Black History Month Spotlight
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918 to December 5, 2013) was a nonviolence anti-apartheid activist, politician and philanthropist who became South Africa’s first black president from 1994 to 1999. Becoming actively involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20s, Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1942. For 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African government and its racist policies. Beginning in 1962, Mandela spent 27 years in prison for political offenses. In 1993, Mandela and South African President F.W. de Klerk were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to dismantle the country's apartheid system. For generations to come, Nelson Mandela will continue to be a source of inspiration for civil rights activists worldwide.
* apartheid system - policy that governed relations between South Africa's white minority and nonwhite majority and promoted racial segregation and political and economic discrimination against nonwhites.
* apartheid system - policy that governed relations between South Africa's white minority and nonwhite majority and promoted racial segregation and political and economic discrimination against nonwhites.
Rainbow Alliance...Drop by today!
Rainbow Alliance...drop by room 104 during
1st NB! Open to all grades 6-8 students
Friday, February 22, 2019
Black History Month Spotlight
Oprah Winfrey (born Oprah Gail Winfrey;January 29, 1954) is an American media executive, actress, talk show host, television producer and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, which was the highest-rated television program of its kind in history. Dubbed the "Queen of All Media",she was the richest African American of the 20th century and North America's first black multi-billionaire,and has been ranked the greatest black philanthropist in American history. She has also consistently ranked as one of the most influential women in the world.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Badminton Team Practice
There will be a badminton practice on Monday Feb. 25th after school from 2:35-4:00 for the GIRLS team.
(Members of the boys team are welcome to come out and play as well).
(Members of the boys team are welcome to come out and play as well).
Eldorado's Got Talent!
Hey Eagles!
Do you like to sing or rap in the shower? Or dance like no one’s watching? Do you catch yourself telling jokes or doing crazy gymnastic moves all the time? Or are you the David Blaine or Yoyo Ma of your generation?
If so, come and audition for Eldorado’s Got Talent – our school’s talent show! You won’t win a million bucks – or even a dollar for that matter. But you will win the hearts of over a thousand Eldorado students and staff! Come and show off your inner Ariana, Justin, or Drake!
Students from Grade 1 to Grade 8 are welcome to audition. Auditions will start the first week after the March Break, starting with the Grade 8. The following week will be Grade 7, on and on. See the schedule below and mark it down on your calendar!
Practice and perfect your talent at home, and be ready to audition in front of Mrs. Kim and a panel of teacher judges. Make sure you practice practice practice! You only get one chance to impress the teacher judges. All acts are limited to 1 to 2 minutes. You can audition and perform by yourself, with a partner, or with a small group! All content must be school-appropriate.
The final show will be in June! Questions? Come see Mrs. Kim in the ESL Seminar room downstairs, in the Grade 1 Hallway!
Here is the audition schedule:
- Tuesday, March 19 - First NB in Mrs. McGill's Music Room - Grade 8
- Tuesday, March 26 - First NB in Mrs. McGill's Music Room - Grade 7
- Tuesday, April 2 - First NB in Mrs. McGill's Music Room - Grade 6
- Tuesday, April 9 - First NB in Mrs. McGill's Music Room - Grade 5
- Tuesday, April 16 - First NB in Mrs. McGill's Music Room - Grade 4
- Thursday, April 25 - First NB in Mrs. McGill's Music Room - Grade 3
- Thursday, May 2 - First NB in Mrs. McGill's Music Room - Grade 2
- Thursday, May 9 - First NB in Mrs. McGill's Music Room - Grade 1
Good luck Eagles and hope to see you there! Next week I will post some ideas as to what you can perform for the show, so keep your eyes peeled!
Jr. Boys Basketball Practice After School
From 2:35 pm - 3:35 pm. Please see Mr. Thompson if you cannot make it.
PAJAMA DAY TOMORROW!!!
Tomorrow is PAJAMA DAY!!! Let's wear our PJ's to show our school spirit... GO EAGLES!!!
Black History Month Spotlight
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials, MJ, is an American former professional basketball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. His biography on the official NBA website states: "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time."Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was considered instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s. He is currently the principal owner and chairman of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Jr. Boy's Basketball
There will be practice during NB#1 today. There will also be a practice tomorrow after school from 2:35 - 3:45 pm.
COY
NOTE:
There will be no COY after school today. Our next session will resume on Monday after school.
There will be no COY after school today. Our next session will resume on Monday after school.
First Ladies
MANDATORY Meeting today during NB 1 in room 215
After school is cancelled due to potential weather issues.
After school is cancelled due to potential weather issues.
Pajama Day- Friday
Don't forget that Friday is our next Spirit Day... PAJAMA DAY!!! Let's show our spirit by wearing our Pajama's to school.
M.A.D Club
There will be a M.A.D Club meeting tomorrow (Thursday, February 21st) in Room 217.
Time: 2:35 - 4:00
Grades: 6-8 students only
Time: 2:35 - 4:00
Grades: 6-8 students only
Black History Month Spotlight
Robert Nesta Marley, (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter who became an international musical and cultural icon,blending mostly reggae, ska, and rock-steady in his compositions. He started in 1963 with the group the Wailers and forged a distinctive songwriting and vocal style that became popular with audiences worldwide. Marley died on 11 May 1981 in Miami at age 36 of melanoma. He was a committed Rastafari who infused his music with a sense of spirituality.He is credited with popularizing reggae music around the world and served as a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Pajama Day
Friday will be our next Spirit Day!!! Let's show our School Spirit by wearing our PJ's to school.
Black History Month Spotlight
Barack Obama (born August 4, 1961, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.), 44th president of the United States(2009 – 2017) and the first African American to hold the office. Before winning the presidency, Obama represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate (2005– 2008). He was the third African American to be elected to that body since the end of Reconstruction (1877). In 2009 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.”
Friday, February 15, 2019
Black History Month - Spotlight on Black Canadians
Michael Lee-Chin, businessman, investor and philanthropist (born 3 January 1951 in Port Antonio, Jamaica). Lee-Chin is president and chairman of Portland Holdings, a private investment company. According to Canadian Business magazine, Lee-Chin has an estimated net worth of more than $3.95 billion (as of 2017) and was ranked the 20th wealthiest Canadian. He is also one of the richest Jamaicans. Lee-Chin is also a dedicated philanthropist and has pledged and donated more than $60 million to hospitals, universities and, most notably, the Royal Ontario Museum, where the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal is named in honour of his $30-million pledge.
Michael Lee-Chin Crystal
Mindful Moment
It's Friday! That means Mindful Moment!
Today, during your Mindful Moment, take a deep breath in, count to 3 and release it.
Try this 3 times in a row.
Enjoy your Mindful Moment!
Ski Trip
Don't forget we Ski on Tuesday. Make sure you come ready on Tuesday with all your gear. Our final Ski Day will be on March 6.
Spirit Day-Pajama Day
Next Friday, February 22 will be our next Spirit Day!!! Let's show our School Spirit by wearing our PJ's to school.
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Caribou Contest #4
Test #4 will be written tonight after school from 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm. Please make sure you arrange a ride to pick you up when you are finished. Also, make sure you have a charged device. If you are writing for the first time, please make sure you hand in a signed permission form and pay any fees if you are in Grades 5-8. New students in Grades 3/4 make sure you get an access code.
Echoes Choir
Hello Echoes,
It is Day 2 today, and we have Echoes Choir rehearsal at 1st Break in Rm. 107 at 10:35am.
See you there.
Mrs. Tersch
It is Day 2 today, and we have Echoes Choir rehearsal at 1st Break in Rm. 107 at 10:35am.
See you there.
Mrs. Tersch
Student Parliament Meeting
There will be an important but brief meeting for all Student Parliament members today at the beginning of the second nutrition break in Mr. Reilly's room.
Ski Trip
Our 1st make day is this Tuesday the 19th for our Ski Trip, just waiting on the 2nd day. I will let you know once I know.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Math Club
Tonight's Caribou Contest will be postponed until tomorrow (Thursday, Feb 14, 2019) due to bus cancellations. It will take place from 2:40 - 3:40 pm.
- New members, please log on the the Math Club Google Classroom page (pljboc) for updates as well. Also, make sure that you have your access code if purchased.
- If you are in Grades 3/4 see me before the test to receive a code.
- Have a fully charged device ready
- Please make sure you arrange a ride to pick you up after you have completed the test.
Black History Month - Spotlight on Black Canadians
Rosemary Brown was elected to the provincial legislature of British Columbia in 1972, becoming the first black woman in Canadian history to be a member of a Canadian parliamentary body. A busy mother of three as well as an active member of the New Democratic Party, she ran for leadership of the federal NDP in 1975. Rosemary served in the B.C. legislature until 1986 then became a professor in women's studies at Simon Fraser University.
Born in Jamaica, Rosemary grew up on the tropical island. After emigrating to Canada in 1951 she studied at McGill University and the University of British Columbia, then pursued a career as a social worker. A determined feminist, Ms. Brown worked throughout her life to promote equality and human rights. Her campaigns includes efforts to eliminate sexism in textbooks, increase female representation on boards and prohibit discrimination based on gender or marital status. Rosemary's dedicated community service won her a multitude of honours, including honorary degrees from many universities and selection as an officer of the Order of Canada.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Monday, February 11, 2019
Dance!
Attention all students in grades 6,7 and 8! Don't forget that dance tickets are still on sale. Please use Cash Online to buy your tickets!
Dance
This is a reminder message for students in Grades 6, 7 and 8.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and that means that here at Eldorado, your Student Parliament will be hosting our annual Valentine's Day Dance on Thursday, February 14th during periods 6 and 7 for grades 6, 7 and 8. Admission is $2.00. This year we are asking that you use cash online to purchase a ticket.
Snacks will also be sold at the dance for $1.00 each.
If you choose not to attend the dance you can opt to go to Study Hall, BYOD room or a games room for the duration of the dance.
See you there!
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and that means that here at Eldorado, your Student Parliament will be hosting our annual Valentine's Day Dance on Thursday, February 14th during periods 6 and 7 for grades 6, 7 and 8. Admission is $2.00. This year we are asking that you use cash online to purchase a ticket.
Snacks will also be sold at the dance for $1.00 each.
If you choose not to attend the dance you can opt to go to Study Hall, BYOD room or a games room for the duration of the dance.
See you there!
Caribou Contest #4
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 2:45-3:45pm. There will be a question on Soduku (Please practice on the website). Make sure to arrange a ride to pick you up when you are finished.
Jr. Boys Basketball
The final team will be posted later in the day. Thank you to all the boys who tried out. Stay tuned for practice details.
Black History Month - Spotlight on Black Canadians
Lincoln Alexander was a lawyer, Member of Parliament, cabinet minister and war veteran, but he is perhaps best known as the former lieutenant governor of Ontario. Alexander was the first person from a visible minority to take on the role, and the first black Member of Parliament in Canadian history.
Following his tenure as lieutenant governor, Alexander served as chancellor of the University of Guelph for 16 years. In 2006, he was named the 'Greatest Hamiltonian of All Time' by readers of the Hamilton Spectator.
Alexander died on Oct. 19, 2012. He was 90.
Following his tenure as lieutenant governor, Alexander served as chancellor of the University of Guelph for 16 years. In 2006, he was named the 'Greatest Hamiltonian of All Time' by readers of the Hamilton Spectator.
Alexander died on Oct. 19, 2012. He was 90.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Jr. Boys Basketball
A reminder to those who made the first cut (and those away on the ski trip) that tryout #2 will take place today from 2:35 pm - 3:35 pm. Please make sure that you arrange a ride with parents for 3:35 pm.
ALL Library Helpers!
ALL Library HELPERS
There is a brief MANDATORY meeting for all members
TODAY Day 2 - 2nd NB - 10:35
PLEASE ATTEND if you wish to continue to be part of this Club!
We will be revising our schedule!
M.A.D Club
There will be a M.A.D Club meeting today - Thursday, February 7th.
Room 217
Time: 2:35 - 4:00
Room 217
Time: 2:35 - 4:00
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Eldorado Help Desk
Eldorado Help DESK is OPEN TODAY
during both Nutrition Breaks!
In addition to tech help, we will be running a lunch and learn workshop for anyone wanting to learn more about Google Suite (Docs, Keep, YouTube, Google Classroom, Google Drive etc)
Bring your Lunch....and...LEARN!
Black History Month Spotlight - Famous Black Canadians
Viola Desmond, the black entrepreneur and businesswoman who refused to give up her seat in the whites-only section of a movie theater, leading to a court case that inspired Canada’s civil rights movement.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
ATTENTION Gr 5-8
INTERESTED IN CODING?
...from beginner to expert...this club is for YOU!
CODING CLUB will now take place EVERY DAY 1 during NB
(not after school as originally planned!)
If you would like to work on developing your coding skills through Scratch, Micro.Bit, or Robotics, please come to the NEW information and sign up meeting
TODAY
1st NB
in the Library
Black History Month Spotlight- Famous Black Canadians
Mary Ann Shadd was a black Canadian and the first woman publisher in North America, establishing the Provincial Freeman, an abolitionist newspaper, with Rev. Ringgold Ward in 1853. Born in 1823 in Delaware, she moved to Canada in 1851, where she opened an integrated school. After the American Civil War she returned to teaching in the United States, and became the first woman to enroll in Howard University law school.
Monday, February 4, 2019
Jr. Boys Basketball Tryout
Tonight's tryout will be postponed due to the staff meeting. Tryouts will be Tuesday during NB#1 and Thursday (Feb 7) from 2:35-4:00pm
PODCAST TEAM
ELDORAUDIO PODCAST TEAM
There will be meeting for all:
ON AIR hosts
February PRODUCTION team
TECH TEAM members
TODAY AT 2nd NB
Today we begin live recordings!
Today we begin live recordings!
Dance! Dance! Dance!
This is a messages for students in Grades 6, 7 and 8.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and that means that here at Eldorado, your Student Parliament will be hosting our annual Valentine's Day Dance on Thursday, February 14th during periods 6 and 7 for grades 6, 7 and 8. Admission is $2.00. This year we are asking that you use cash online to purchase a ticket.
Snacks will also be sold at the dance for $1.00 each.
If you choose not to attend the dance you can opt to go to Study Hall, BYOD room or a games room for the duration of the dance.
See you there!
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and that means that here at Eldorado, your Student Parliament will be hosting our annual Valentine's Day Dance on Thursday, February 14th during periods 6 and 7 for grades 6, 7 and 8. Admission is $2.00. This year we are asking that you use cash online to purchase a ticket.
Snacks will also be sold at the dance for $1.00 each.
If you choose not to attend the dance you can opt to go to Study Hall, BYOD room or a games room for the duration of the dance.
See you there!
COY
NOTE: Due to a teacher staff meeting, COY will be cancelled for today. It will resume on Wednesday :)
Games Club
Calling students in GRADES 5-8. Today is Games Club in the library. Come join your friends for some fun at first nutrition break!
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Black History Month Spotlight - Famous Black Canadians
The real McCoy was a black Canadian, born to escaped Kentucky slaves in Colchester, Ontario in 1843. Despite having studied engineering in Scotland, on his return to Canada, Elijah McCoy was unable to find any job other than as a railway fireman. As a mechanic in the 1870s, he noticed that machines had to stop every time they needed oil. Mr. McCoy invented a device to oil machinery while it was working, and soon no engine or machine was complete until it had a McCoy Lubricator.
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