Portfolio Fun!

Yes, it's that time. Portfolio visits are happening!
(Goal is to have these submitted or completed by the end of this week or very early into next week)

 I hope you've found the checklist helpful  and a useful tool in understand what are good samples.  I still have to hear back from a few of you so please let me know your plans.

Here are a few other tips to help you feel prepared:

• Remember if you've sent scanned copies that has taken place between November 16th and now that meets the checklist requests... no need to resend. 
• Math - Photocopy the table of contents. Use a highlighter to indicate the chapters you've covered this term.  Compliment that with samples of your child's work.  
• Utilize videos and photos to demonstrate learning
• If we are meeting in person, considering having your son/daughter demonstrate their learning. I.e. playing the piano, explaining their research project, showing a new gymnastics or dance move, reading a sample of their writing or a book that they love. 
• Online submissions: Dropbox is a great way to upload many files, or create a folder in Google Drive and share it with me.
• Try to have a much fun as possible with it!  Remember it's about your child getting to "show off" their learning more than anything.   

As always, I hope that we can set up a time to either meet virtually or even better in person!  

Thanks in advance for the effort that you're putting into preparing these portfolios.

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HCOS NEWS

HCOS invites you to join us at
A Rocha Environmental Centre

Join us at A Rocha Environmental Centre for a day of interactive learning.  Explore plants and animals to see how they survive in their habitats followed by a more indepth look at the Diversity of Life across three ecosystems and how organisms adapt to their environments. Please bring a healthy lunch and water bottle as there will be a lunch break  halfway through the day. This learning camp will run rain or shine, so please wear weather appropriate clothing. Look forward to seeing you there!

Payment and registration deadline is May 15th.

To register:  https://fluidsurveys.com/s/arocha-spring-2015

HCOS invites you to join us for
Fort Langley Drama
This course will inspire young people to freely express themselves through imaginative play, creative movement and the enactment of stories.  Using a series of play-building exercises, students will gain confidence as they explore God’s wonderful gift of imagination. 

Payment and registration deadline is March 27th.  To register:  https://fluidsurveys.com/s/fort-langley-drama-2015/

  

Find out about the role of art in the scientific method, especially when the creatures are sea "monsters". Join us for a presentation, followed by the 4D "Monsters" of the deep film. You will then have the rest of the day to explore the "Sea Monsters Revealed" exhibition featuring plastinated giant squid, mola mola, and other real "monsters" of the ocean. If you intend to stay and explore the aquarium after the presentation, you will want to bring a healthy snack or lunch and water bottle for each child.

**please note, this is not a drop off event, a parent must stay with their family or arrange for another parent to supervise their child(ren).

Payment and registration deadline is May 13th. Register here: https://fluidsurveys.com/s/vancouver-aquarium-june-2015/