Dear Midnapore Families,

Please read the important information below as we prepare for many exciting events and activities at Midnapore School.

Please note: There is no school on Monday, October 19.

School Council

We are excited to welcome parents to our next School Council meeting on Monday, October 26, at 6:30 PM.

Our ALP/EES classes will be sharing their learning and are excited to showcase some of their recent accomplishments.

If you wish to attend online, please use the link below.

Join the School Council Meeting on Microsoft Teams

Mandarin Team Update

This week, our Grade 2 students wrapped up their pumpkin exploration unit! Students closely observed different pumpkins, including those harvested from the community garden, and created detailed sketches.

Using their five senses, students explored the inside of a pumpkin and applied skip-counting to count the seeds. They learned vocabulary related to the parts of a pumpkin and its life cycle, and engaged in rich conversations about what pumpkins need to grow and thrive.

We connected math, science, and language learning while having fun with these hands-on explorations!

中文更新

本周，二年级学生完成了有趣的南瓜探索单元！学生们仔细观察了不同的南瓜（包括从社区花园收获的南瓜），并认真地画了素描。

学生们运用五种感官探索南瓜的内部，并通过跳数来计算南瓜籽的数量。在活动过程中，学生们认识了南瓜各个部位的名称，了解了南瓜的生命周期，并讨论了南瓜健康成长所需要的条件。

通过这些有趣的实践活动，我们将数学、科学和语言学习结合起来，让学生们在观察、探索和交流中收获了丰富的知识与乐趣！

Healthy Hunger

We need volunteers to help distribute food for our Healthy Hunger program.

If you can spare 20 minutes over lunch, please sign up using the link below. Thank you for supporting our students!

Sign up to volunteer for Healthy Hunger

Halloween Events and Activities

Midnapore School is looking forward to another exciting Halloween celebration filled with creativity, community spirit, and a focus on student well-being and learning!

Great Pumpkin Event – Thursday, October 29

We are pleased to continue our Great Pumpkin Event, inviting families to carve a pumpkin together and share their creations with our school community.

On Thursday, October 29, students are welcome to bring their pumpkins to school, where they will be displayed for everyone to enjoy. We will also recognize some of the wonderful creations with awards in categories such as Most Creative, Scariest, Funniest, and more!

We look forward to seeing the creativity and imagination of our Midnapore families on display.

Halloween Costumes – Friday, October 30

Students are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to school on Friday, October 30.

Please ensure that costumes are safe, school-appropriate, and welcoming for all students. Remember:

• No candy is to be brought to school.
• Weapons and weapon-like accessories are not permitted.
• Costumes should be appropriate for a school community that includes children as young as five years old.

Our goal is to create a fun and inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and can enjoy the celebration.

Halloween Dance – Friday, October 30

Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a Halloween Dance on October 30!

To ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone, we will host three separate dances organized by grade level. Students will have the chance to celebrate with their peers, enjoy music, and share in the excitement of the day.

Food Donations for Canadian Veterans

As we look ahead to our learning and activities throughout November, we will be collecting food donations in support of Canadian veterans.

This is a meaningful opportunity for our students to demonstrate kindness, gratitude, and community responsibility while recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of those who have served our country.

Thank you for your continued support in making Midnapore School a welcoming, caring, and engaging place for all students. We look forward to celebrating Halloween together and creating another memorable experience for our school community!

Parking in the Staff Parking Lot

For everyone's safety, we ask that parents not use the staff parking lot for drop-off or pick-up. This area is unsafe for this purpose because students are walking through the lot.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.

Key Dates

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to another wonderful season of learning and community at Midnapore School!