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Congratulations to Ashar in Ms. Sparling's class for reading all 10 Silver Birch books as part of the Forest Reading Program. 

The library will be open for book exchange periods 1 to 6 today!

Happy Reading!!

Mindfulness Matters Group for Grade 3/4/5 meet today !!

Students in the 'Mindfulness Matter's' Group, please come down to the Library with your lunches at the start of the 2nd Nutrition Break.

Grade Eight Graduation Pictures

A reminder to our Grade Eight students that we have our Graduation pictures on Monday March 23rd. That is the first Monday after the spring break. Please set a reminder for yourselves!

The Library Learning Commons will be closed to students working in small groups and for book exchange periods 4 and 5 today.  The reading program will be held those periods due to a change in Tuffy's schedule.

Thanks for your understanding.

Congratulations to Jason and Aaran for reading all 10 books in the Silver Birch Fiction in the Forest of Reading Program!!!


Just a reminder that if you have books signed out from any levels of the Forest of Reading, come to library periods 1 to 6 to exchange them as many readers are waiting for books.

Have a great day and don't forget to drop everything and read!!!

Social Skills Group for Grade 3/4/5 meet today !!

All students in the Social Skills Group, please come to the STAC Room during the beginning of 

the 2nd  Nutrition Break.

On Sunday, March 8th the world celebrated International Women's Day!  

International Women's Day is a celebration of the social, political and economic achievements of women past, present and future.

Stop by the library this week to see some fabulous books on women who have made a difference!

Congratulations to Ikraam and Lisa from Ms. Sparling's class for reading all 10 books from the Silver Birch for the Forest of Reading Program!  Way to go!

Don't forget that you can switch books any time between periods 1 and 6.  Also, books should only be borrowed for 7-10 days as many readers are waiting for books to be returned.

Thanks and have fun reading!!

Mindful Moment

Happy Friday Eldorado!  Over the weekend, try and take some time to practice your Mindfulness.  Take a few minutes each day to do your deep breathing and clear your mind.  This can help you to feel more calm and relaxed. 

Enjoy your Mindful Moment!

'Mindfulness Matters' for Grade 3/4/5 today !!

Students in the 'Mindfulness Matter's' Group, please come down to the Library with your lunches at the start of the 2nd Nutrition Break.

Thumbs Up Thursday!

Congratulations to Ayaan in Ms. Monague's class for reading all 10 books in the Silver Birch Fiction for the Forest of Reading!

Social Skills Group meet today

All students in the Social Skills Group, please come to the STAC Room during the beginning of the 2nd  Nutrition Break.

French Award Winners

If you did not have your photo taken for February's French award, please come to the French office at the start of 2nd NB today (Tuesday). Merci!

February French Award Winners

Can all February French award winners please meet today (Monday) in front of the French office at the start of 2nd nutrition break.  Merci!

Mindful Moment

Happy Friday Eldorado!  What are you grateful for this week?  Is it a family member, a friend or a teacher that you have?  Are there any moments that stick out in your mind that make you smile from this week?  During your Mindful Moment today, smile as you do your deep breathing.  See of this affects the way that you feel. 

Enjoy your Mindful Moment!  

Caribou Contest results for all students who participated in the February 26th, 2020 Caribou Contest are available now!

To view your results, go to the website:

--> Click on ‘Students’ in the sidebar

--> then ‘My Contest Results + Certificates’ or ‘My Caribou Cup Standings’

--> To view your results, you must log in using your name and access code

Mindfulness Matters for Grade 3/4/5

Students in the 'Mindfulness Matter's' Group, please come down to the Library with your lunches at the start of the 2nd Nutrition Break.

Today is the Caribou Contest!

You can log on to the Caribou site from a home computer (or wherever you have an internet connection and a device such as a tablet or smartphone) using your Username and Student Access Code anytime after school today until 7:30pm.

CONTEST RULES ·        You have 60 minutes to complete the test. ·         If your device is idle for 30 min, the test will close and submit all input thus far. ·         Calculators are not permitted and are not needed. This includes handheld and on-screen calculators. We recommend using a pencil and paper. ·         You are to write the test individually, with no help from others. ·         During the test you must not access internet resources other than cariboutests.com

NOTE: If you run into any difficulties or if you have any questions, you can visit the Caribou FAQ page (on cariboutests.com click on ‘Help’).

GOOD LUCK TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!

Social Skills Group meet today

All students in the Social Skills Group, please come to the STAC Room during the beginning of the 1st Nutrition Break.

Attention Caribou Contest Participants

The February contest is less than one week away...  It is scheduled on WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26TH!

On the contest day, you can log on from home after school using your username and access code.

PLEASE BE AWARE of your honour as young mathematicians and understand that:

** YOU may not get help from anyone nor give help to anyone,

** YOU may not forward the questions to anyone before the end of the contest on Friday morning,

** YOU may not use calculators (neither handheld nor on-screen), and

** YOU may not use the Internet for anything else during the contest (only writing the contest
on cariboutests.com 

(*NOTE: any unfair participation will be detected by the Caribou administration/system.)

Thank you for your understanding and good luck with the contest!

Mindfulness Matters for Grade 3/4/5 TODAY !!

Students in the 'Mindfulness Matter's' Group, please come down to the Library with your lunches at the start of the 2nd Nutrition Break.

Just a reminder that the library is closed today for the Get Real Workshops for the intermediate grades.  

See you tomorrow for book exchange!!

SOCIAL SKILLS Group for Grades 3/4/5

All students enrolled in the Social Skills Group, please come to the STAC Room with your lunch during the 1st Nutrition Break.

Mindful Moment

Happy Friday Eldorado!
This weekend is Family Day, which is a great opportunity to practice your mindful breathing together as a family.  Take some time this Family Day to teach your family members what we have been practicing at school, taking a few moments to focus on deep breathing in and out.  Have them take a deep breathe, counting to 3 in their minds, and to breathe out, counting to 3 in their minds.  Do this 3 times together and see how you feel. 

Enjoy your Mindful Moment! 

The library will be closed periods 6 and 7 today as there is a special presentation for the Grade 3 students.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!  Hope to see you in the library for book exchange today!

Mindfulness Matters for Grade 3/4/5

Students in the 'Mindfulness Matter's Group, please come down to the Library with your lunches at the start of the 2nd Nutrition Break.

The library will be closed today due to a number of different presentations that are taking place.  There will be a cart in the hall if you wish to return your book.

Thanks and have a great day!

Les gagnants pour le mois de janvier

Félicitations!  Congratulations to our French award winners for the month of January!  We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to learning French!

ATTENTION CARIBOU PARTICIPANTS!

The next Caribou Contest will be on Wednesday February 26th, 2020.

The next interactive question for grades 3-8 will be "Bomb Defuser".  This interactive question is accessible from the Games/History page.

Please note, there will be no history question in the February contest.

Thank you! 

French Award Winners

Can all French certificate winners for the month of January please meet in front of the French office at the start of 1st NB today (Wednesday) please. Merci!

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the many contributions of Black Canadians and Black communities throughout the world who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous country we know today.

In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month, following a motion introduced by the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine.

During Black History Month, schools across Peel will recognize and celebrate the rich heritage, history, culture and contributions of Black Canadians as well as Black communities from around the world.

Eagles Choir (Gr.2/3)

Attention Eagles Choir!

We have rehearsal today at 1st Break in Rm. 107. See you there with your singing voices.
Mrs. Tersch

Anyone that has signed up for the Forest of Reading Program is welcome to come to the library during first nutrition break to read for 20 minutes. Please eat in your classrooms and then proceed to the library either for the first or second half of break. Remember to bring your book and passport.

Library helpers are welcome to also come at second nutrition break today!

'Mindfulness Matters' for Grade 3/4/5 meet TODAY !!

Instead of tomorrow (Friday), students in the Mindfulness group will meet today in the Library at the start of the 2nd nutrition break. Please bring your lunches.

Do you love to read?

Are you in grade 3 or 4?

Come to the library this morning at first break to find out more about the Forest of Reading Program.

You can eat first and then come to the library at 10:55.

Hope to see you soon!

Echoes Choir (Gr. 4-6)

Echoes Choir,

We have rehearsal today at 1st Break (10:35am), see you there!
Mrs. Tersch

Basketball Practice

Will the Senior Girls Basketball team come to the gym today at 1st NB.
Senior Boys will be tomorrow.

The library will be open for Library Helpers at second nutrition break only today!

See you then!

Intramural Hockey

Will the following Hockey teams come to the gym at 1st NB today: Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.
Will the following Hockey teams come to the gym at 2nd NB today: Tampa Bay Lightening, Montreal Canadians, Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames.
Referees are welcome.

Open Gym- RIP KOBE!!!

Any grade 7-8 student who played in the intramural Basketball League may come to the gym today at 2nd NB for an open gym session. Yesterday the Basketball World lost an icon, come today to remember, to shoot, to laugh, to cry. Open to grade 7-8 students only who played in the Intramural Basketball League.

Mindful Moment

Happy Friday Eldorado!  During today's Mindful Moment, try closing your eyes during your deep breathing.  This can help you to focus only on your breath and quiet your mind.  See if it makes a difference for you today.   

Enjoy your Mindful Moment!

'Mindfulness Matter's' for Grade 3/4/5

Students in the 'Mindfulness Matters' Group, please come down to the Library with your lunches at the start of the 2nd Nutrition Break. Also, bring your jackets along with you. 

Any grade 5/6 students interested in joining the Forest of Reading Club are asked to come to the library at second nutrition break today, Thursday, January 23rd.

You will have an opportunity to learn more about the program, the number of books you need to read to vote for a winner and get a chance to look at the books.

Hope to see you at second break!

Eagles Choir (Grades 2-3)

Attention Eagles Choir Members!

We have rehearsal this morning at 1st Break in RM. 107 at 10:35am. See you there.
Mrs. Tersch

Intramural Hockey

Will the following hockey teams come to the gym at 2nd NB today: Montreal Canadians, Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks.

Intramural Hockey

Will the following Hockey Teams come to the gym at 2nd NB today: Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightening, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. If you would like to ref and are in grade 7-8, come as well.

Echoes Choir Today!

Attention all Echoes Choir members!

We will be meeting today in Rm 107 at 1st Break (10:35am) for rehearsal. New members are welcome. See you there
Mrs. Tersch

Senior Basketball

Will the Senior Boys and Girls Basketball teams come to the gym at 1st NB

Do you love to read?

Are you in Grade 5 or 6?

Then come to the library at second nutrition break today to learn more about the Forest of Reading Program.  We have some great new books by Canadian authors.  

Hope to see you today at second break!  

Caribou Contest Results are in!!!

To view your results, log on to the website using your  username and access code, then:

è Click on ‘Students’ in the sidebar

è then ‘My Contest Results + Certificates’ or ‘My Caribou Cup Standings’

Mindful Moment

Hey Eldorado!  Happy Friday!

Enjoy your Mindful Moment!

'MINDFULNESS MATTERS' for Grade 3/4/5

Students in the 'Mindfulness Matters' Group, please come down to the Library with your lunches at the start of the 2nd Nutrition Break.

Eldorado's GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance)

Eldorado's GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) is today!

Eldorado's GSA 

(Gay-Straight Alliance) 

Eldorado's GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) where we celebrate diversity and inclusivity.

Come and join us to learn and to have fun!  

We will build this alliance together.  

We will meet in the library second nutrition break. 

Hope to see you there!

Intramural Hockey

Intramural Hockey teams and schedule are posted on our Google Class Site and in the front hallway.

No Eaglettes Today

No Eaglettes today...

Senior Basketball Practice

Will the Senior Boys Basketball team come to the gym at 1st NB.
Will the Senior Girls Basketball team come to the gym at 2nd NB.

                              ATTENTION CARIBOU CONTEST PARTICIPANTS:

The Caribou Contest scheduled after school on Wednesday January 15^th is no longer taking place.

HOWEVER, you have permission to write this contest at home.  You can log on to the Caribou site from a home computer/device (i.e., tablet, smartphone) using your Caribou Username and Access Code (as done in previous contests). 

PLEASE NOTE: The contest date and time is WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15^TH FROM 4:00-5:00 PM.

You must write the contest during the specified date during and the one-hour window of time.  It is IMPOSSIBLE to write the contest after said date and time.

We ask you to please respect the following contest rules to maintain fairness:

CONTEST RULES ·         You have 60 minutes to complete the test. ·         If your device is idle for 30 min, the test will close and submit all input up to that point. ·         Calculators are not permitted and are not needed. This includes handheld and on-screen calculators. We recommend using a pencil and paper. ·         You are to write the test individually, with no help from others. ·         During the test, you must not access internet resources other than cariboutests.com If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Miani or Mrs. Ratra.

Students: We are not supervising the Caribou Contest after school today.  Please read Caribou Contest note below for instructions on how to write the test at home.  Thank you!

Intramural Hockey

Intramural Hockey teams and schedule are posted on the PE bulletin board in the front hallway and on our Google Classroom Site. Games start next week.

Senior Basketball Practices

Will the Senior Girls come to the gym at 1st NB today. Will the Senior Boys come to the gym at 2nd NB today.

Attention Caribou Contest Participants:

The Caribou Contest scheduled after school on Wednesday January 15^th is no longer taking place.

HOWEVER, you have permission to write this contest at home.  You can log on to the Caribou site from a home computer/device (i.e., tablet, smartphone) using your Caribou Username and Access Code (as done in previous contests). 

PLEASE NOTE: The contest date and time is WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15^TH FROM 4:00-5:00 PM.

You must write the contest during the specified date during the one-hour window of time.  It is IMPOSSIBLE to write the contest after said date and time.

We ask you to please respect the following contest rules to maintain fairness:

CONTEST RULES ·         You have 60 minutes to complete the test. ·         If your device is idle for 30 min, the test will close and submit all input up to that point. ·         Calculators are not permitted and are not needed. This includes handheld and on-screen calculators. We recommend using a pencil and paper. ·         You are to write the test individually, with no help from others. ·         During the test, you must not access internet resources other than cariboutests.com If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Miani or Mrs. Ratra.

Do you love to read fiction books?

Are you in Grade 7 or 8?

We will be starting the Forest of Reading which is a reading program that highlights Canadian authors and fosters a love of reading.

If you are interested in joining this club meet Mrs. Gelinas in the Library at 2nd Nutrition Break on Wednesday, January 15th. We will discuss the books and your commitment to reading the books, so that you can vote for your favourite book in April.

Other grades, watch for announcements...

your club will be starting soon!!

Echoes Choir and Eagles Choir

Both Choir rehearsals (Echoes & Eagles) are cancelled for this week. 
Stay tuned for more info next week. 
~Mrs. Tersch 

Attention Students in Grades 3-8:
Caribou Contest Cancelled this Wednesday January 15th.

Mindful Moment

Happy first Mindful Moment of 2020 Eldorado!  Hopefully everyone had some time to practice their breathing and mindfulness over the break.  Keep building on the length of time that you practice your mindfulness this weekend, such as taking 5 deep breathes on Saturday, and 6 deep breathes Sunday. 

Enjoy your Mindful Moment!

Badminton Practice

Practices on Monday and Wednesday are cancelled. Sorry.
More information will be posted next week.

Mindfulness Matters for Grade 3/4/5

Students in the 'Mindfulness Matters' Group, please come down to the Library with your lunches at the start 

of the 2nd Nutrition Break. 

Badminton Team Practice

Team practices next week will be on:
Monday January 13th and Wednesday January 15th
for both boys and girls from 2:40-3:45 pm

Senior Basketball Practice

Will the Senior Boys and Girls come to the gym at 1st NB.

Blue Jay Tickets

Grade 4-8 students, don't forget to purchase your Blue Jay Tickets on School Cash Online before it is too late.

Boys Badminton

The final tryout for boys who attended yesterday is after school today (Thursday January 9th) from 2:40-3:45 pm.

Thumbs Up Thursday!

Hockey Intramural Sign Up

If you are in grade 4-8 and are interested in a Hockey Intramural, come to the gym at 2nd NB to sign up.

Blue Jay Tickets

Don't forget that grade 4-8 students can purchase Blue Jay Tickets on School Cash Online.

Senior Boys Basketball

Senior Boys Basketball practice today at 1st NB.

Badminton Tryout

After school today (Wed. Jan. 8th) from 2:40-3:45pm there is badminton for students invited from grade 8 and grade 7.  
(Please see the invite lists on the coaches board.)

Attention Caribou Participants

The contest is one week away - the test date is next Wednesday January 15th. 

REMINDERS:

- please practice the game "FRUIT SALAD" on the website
- there is NO history question this test
- please practice logging on using your "access code" and "username" correctly!  We want you to be able to log on independently the day of the test!

See you next Wednesday :)

Mrs Miani and Mrs Ratra

Eagles Choir

Eagles Choir is cancelled for today. See you next time.

Eaglettes

Will the Eaglettes come to the gym at 2nd NB.

Ski Trip Forms

If you haven't brought in your Ski Trip form please bring it in ASAP. If you lost your form please come see me.

Senior Girls Basketball

Senior Girls Basketball today at 1st NB. Boys tomorrow.

Echoes Choir

Echoes Choir is Cancelled for today. See you next time.

Grade 8 Badminton

There will be a practice after school on Wednesday January 8th from 2:35-3:45.
**boys and girls on the grade 8 lists are welcome to attend**

**grade 7 players please check the board  in the main hall for information after Tuesday**

Grade 7 Badminton Tryout

Grade 7 boys and girls who did not come to the tryout before the holidays and have signed up are welcome to come to a tryout today (Tuesday January 7th) from 2:35-3:45 in the gym.

**Grade 7 students who are ALSO invited to attend this tryout are listed on the phys.ed board in the main hall, please check to see if you may attend**

Attn: Caribou Contest Participants

--> Our next contest will be taking place Wednesday, January 15th, 2020

--> The next interactive question will be FRUIT SALAD which you can practice now on the games page. This is a new game, so please be sure to test it out!

--> There is no history question in the January contest

Les gagnants pour le mois de décembre

Félicitations aux gagnants pour le mois de décembre!!  Amazing job to everyone.  We are proud of your hardwork and efforts!

Ski Trip Permission Forms

If you haven't brought back your Ski Trip Permission Form please bring it in ASAP.