Puppy Love

We did it! We got a puppy! And these photos say it all:

Cycle One Musical Presentation

Students from grade 1 and 2 performed their musical show on Thursday evening. They sang songs, both in english and french. There were also plenty of actors and actresses and even a solo singing performance. Our 8-year old did not try out for an acting part, but sung well and was quite animated. The theme was snowflakes and their individuality! Thankfully in reality they are starting to disappear and spring is upon us...

Visit to Kindergarten Class

I almost forgot that the parents had been invited into class after school on Thursday. The kindergarten kids were demonstrating what they had been learning. We were about to leave for swim practice on Thursday evening when my 6-year old asked me if we were going to school...Why would we go to school a this hour? I asked her...then I remembered. We made it just on time, and this is what we saw (my favourite part was watching her program a mouse to go from one place to another, photo #3):

March Break Fun

March break proved to be a nice break from homework, packing lunches, and after school activities. Instead, the girls attended morning ski school, got their hair cut one afternoon, and headed to Disney on Ice on Thursday after skiing. While they were sick with a virus at the beginning of the week, they bounced back quickly and had a successful and enjoyable week. Too bad their parents are now sick...

The week in photos:

Our number three showing how its done!

Enjoying a hot chocolate while waiting for her sisters

S2 doing "La Pizza"

Proudly displaying their haircuts

S1 at the beginning of her week

At Disney

Moana

Our #3: The two Elsas high five!

The Girls Build an Ice Castle

As part of Carnival Week, my 8 and 6 year-olds were asked to bring a colourful block of ice in a 2 L milk or juice carton. The request came only a few days ahead of time, so I found myself emptying out 2 milk cartons into some very large reusable water bottles. After rinsing them out, we filled them with water, and added a few drops of food colouring and a some sequins for an extra sparkle.

On Tuesday, they built their ice castle. One grade at a time headed outdoors. They passed their blocks to some helpful 6th year students who pieced together the castle. Once they placed their blocks, the children were also asked to find some snow for the mortar. Within 2 hours, the castle was completed, much too the delight of 400 school children.

Unfortunately the castle did not last long as above average temperatures quickly melted the ice blocks. Or fortunately for us, spring has arrived early!

Hard at work!

Adding the mortar

Placing the blocks

Our 4-year old did not build it, but was happy to pose after school

Posing with a few friends and the finished product!