- We were please to see so many parents and students on Thursday evening for theStudent Led Conferences. The students worked hard to prepare their work folders to share with you.
- On Thursday we had an Improv Performance. Evan, Elisa, Maggie and Mr. Buhler got called up to participate. Vanessa said, “the best part was when they got the students involved – Mr. Buhler was funny too.”
- Ms. Abbot’s class presented examples of sedimentary, metamorphic and igenous rocks from a country in South America, North America, Africa or Asia. We added many new rock formations and natural wonders to our travel lists.
- This year MACC 6/7 did not present in the school public speaking festival. Students have been required to demonstrate oral language skills through a variety of assignments and projects. We did have the opportunity to listen to our school speeches and congratulate Matt from MACC 8 for a job well done on his speech about using paper instead of a computer.
- Pink Shirt Day is coming up next week – we are hoping that most of the class will wear pink in recognition of anti-bullying campaigns.
- Science Fair projects are DONE! or almost done, in some cases. Student may refine and polish projects for next Friday. Students will be presenting their projects in the library from 1:15-2:30pm on March 1st. Parents are welcome to come in and view the projects. Grade 7 & 8 students have the opportunity to qualify to participate in the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair at UBC in April.
- In Dramus, students are learning the guitar. They have learned Rockin’ Robin, The Peanut Song, and many many more.
- In Art, student just finished their Sailors Valentines and are starting their clay projects.
- In French, all MACC students are continuing to work with our French Language support Mamedy. He always brings games and activities to make speaking French and learning vocabulary much more fun. Ms. Abbot’s class is learning a song in French. Details are posted in the Div 17 Forum on Edmodo.
- Basketball and Wrestling seasons are well underway and many students are participating on these teams. Rehearsals for the Spring Drama Production continue. The Table Tennis Club is running after school twice a week. It’s a busy school.