Dear Midnapore Families, 

It was a wonderful day to be at Midnapore School. Students across many grades participated in our annual Remembrance Day assembly. We had a touching performance by Mrs. Hook’s class, who sang a Song of Peace. This musical performance, student poems, and other readings created a significant memory and sign of respect for those who served in our country. Thank you to the parents for their attendance and to Mrs. Plunz for her leadership on this day.

Please check us out on our instragram to see images from today’s assembly. 

Our Instagram handle is @midnaporeschool

We acknowledge all families who have supported our Veterans' food bank drive. We know how challenging it is for all families right now and appreciate any donations you have been able to offer. We will be dropping off all food items to our Veterans at the end of the month.

Mandarin Program Update 

This week, the Mandarin kindergarten students learned about poppies and peace. We talked about what peace is and why people wear poppies on Remembrance Day. We also made a class poppies wreath and presented it during the school assembly. 

In Math we learned about subitizing. Students were paired up and practiced their subitizing skills with dice and counters. 

这个星期，中英双语项目幼儿园的小朋友们上了一节关于和平和罂粟花（poppies) 的课。孩子们讨论了他们眼中和平的样子，以及在加拿大国殇纪念日（Remembrance Day) 佩戴罂粟花的意义。我们两个班级的小朋友还在学校集会的时候献上了自己制作的罂粟花花环，表达了我们的敬意。 

在数学课上，我们学习了subitizing（数感练习）。小朋友们分成了不同的小组，利用骰子和活动纸来加强我们的数感。 

This week the Grade 3 and 4 students in the Mandarin program started to learn Tai Chi with Master Rocky.  Master Rocky is a guest teacher who volunteers his time and expertise to work with our students. We are very grateful to learn from you, Master Rocky! With each Tai Chi pose, we learn to slow down and be mindful of our movements and thoughts. Students also recite the “Three Character Classic” to demonstrate the wisdom and virtues (kindness, making good choices, perseverance) from this Chinese classic literature.   

本周三四年级的同学跟着严石教练学习杨氏太极。在练习太极招式的同时，同学们也学习在忙碌中慢下脚步， 建立耐心。在比划招式的同时同学们还加入了三字经朗诵，从经典中学习传统美德。我们很高兴能跟严石教练学习， 谢谢您！

Midnapore School Purdy’s Fundraiser 

Calling all chocolate lovers! Once again, Midnapore School Council is holding their annual Purdys Chocolate Fundraiser. The timing is right, and so is the product – chocolates make a better gift than socks every time. These funds benefit all Midnapore School students. So, please consider purchasing some delicious Purdy's treats for yourself or as a gift for your friends, families, or even your favorite teacher! Thank you for continuing to support our students! 

ORDER ONLINE: 

1. Sign in or create a new supporter account either by clicking the link https://fundraising.purdys.com/1382511-107766 
2. If you're creating a new account, please enter the customer number below on the registration page.
3. If you're signing into an existing account, enter the number below into the search bar that will come up after you're signed in. 
4. Share this link with your family, friends, and co-workers who would like to support Midnapore School.
5. Include your child's name and room number for easier distribution. CUSTOMER NUMBER: 61719 

DEADLINE to order is Saturday, November 22 at 8pm. PICK UP for orders will be at the school: Thursday, December 7 after the Winter Celebration. If you are not able to pick up your order December 7, it will be sent home with your child the following week. 

Please email if you have any questions. midnapore.parentcouncil@gmail.com 

Parent-Teacher Conferences – November 23 & 24, 2023

We will be holding in-person and online conferences again this year. Parent-Teacher Conference(s) bookings will open on November 17 at 4:30pm and close on November 22, 2023, at 11:59pm. Teachers will have specific times blocked off on Friday, November 24 for online bookings. If you are requesting an online conference, please email your teacher specifically after you sign up through MyCBE. 

Photo Retakes

For those students who missed their photo or who would like retakes we will be doing retakes on Wednesday, November 15. 

Fall Break

Please note there is no school tomorrow. We wish everyone a restful fall break and look forward to our return to school on Wednesday, November 15. 

Key Dates 

Nov. 9 No School 
Nov. 13 - Fall Break - No School 
Nov. 14 - Fall Break - No School 
Nov. 15 - Classes Resume 
Nov. 15 - Photo Retake Day 
Nov. 20 - Healthy Hunger Lunch 
Nov. 22 - Rooms 5 & 13 (All Grade 3’s) to Telus Spark 
Nov. 23 - Evening Student Conferences 
Nov. 24 - Morning Student Conferences - No School 
Nov. 30 - School Assembly - Grade 5/6 Humility 
Dec. 7 - Healthy Hunger Lunch 
Dec. 8 - Professional Learning Day - No School 
Dec. 18 - Rooms 17,18,19,20 & 6 (All Gr 1’s & Gr 2 Mandarin) to Telus Spark 
Dec. 19 - Rooms 1, 10, & 16 (Grades 5 & 6) to Telus Spark 
Dec. 22 - Healthy Hunger Lunch 
Dec. 22 - Last day of classes before Winter break 
Dec 25-Jan.5 - Winter break - No School 
Jan. 8 - Classes Resume 

Take care, 

Greg Bennett Principal, Midnapore School 
Meagan Song, Assistant Principal, Midnapore School