January Update

Hockey Update

The final results are now official and the semi-final matches have been decided. The final semi-final positions were decided by net goals for and against where there were ties in points. Congratulations to our Junior All Stars Hockey team for advancing to the Semi-Finals.  The standings and playoff schedule are posted on the RH Winter Carnival ESHT pa

Tuesday Jan 29th, 2019.

Junior Level Semi-Final Games

8:30am – Wild Card-OLA (visitors) vs 1st Place-OLH (home)

9:30am- 3rd Place-SMI (visitors) vs 2nd Place-SA (home)

Senior Level Semi-Final Games

10:30am – 4th Place-LW (visitors) vs 1st Place-OLH (home)

12:00pm – 3rd Place-MH (visitors) vs 2nd Place-BF (home)

The final games will be played on Wednesday Jan. 30th at 8:30am for the Juniors should we advance.  Stay tuned!

Thank you Coach Heinrich and Assistant Cipriani 🙂 for all of their dedication to the teams.  Let’s go All Stars!!!

Ski Trip Update

Our first ski trip of the year was a success.  The students enjoyed their time learning and skiing on the slopes.  In monitoring the upcoming weather for next week and ensuring the students continue to enjoy their experience, we have rescheduled the second ski date to Tuesday, February 5th.  The time of departure and return remains the same.

Healthy Schools Update

Students participated in a wonderful Healthy Lunch Challenge.  Healthy Schools Class Ambassadors tallied the number of participants each day and after reviewing all of the results, I’m happy to report that Mrs. Babic’s Grade 3 class wins an extra gym class this week.  Lou, feel free to find a time on the Phys. Ed. schedule when the gym is free and take your class in to enjoy some extra physical education time! Congratulations.

This week, we will have an opportunity to sample another healthy snack courtesy of the Healthy Schools Committee.  Mangos are the fruit of choice.  

10 Amazing Facts about Mangos

1. More fresh mangoes are eaten around the world every day than any other fruit.
2. They were first grown in India over 5,000 years ago. In fact, the paisley pattern which was first developed there, is based on the shape of a mango.
3. It is believed that Buddha meditated under the cool shade of a mango tree.
4. Mango comes in many different shapes, sizes and colors including yellow, orange, red and green.
5. The vitamin content of mango depends on the variety and maturity of the fruit. When a mango is green and still growing there is a high vitamin C content, as the fruit ripens and matures the amount of vitamin A increases.
6. Giving someone a basket of mangoes is considered a gesture of friendship.
7. The mango tree plays a sacred role in India; it’s a symbol of love and some believe that they can even grant wishes.
8. The oldest living mango tree is 300 years old and is found in East Khandesh. Surprisingly, this tree still produces viable fruit!
9. Mangos are related to cashews and pistachios. Can you see the resemblance?
10. Mango leaves are often used at weddings to ensure the couple bear plenty of children.

Thank you to Mrs. Giovanna Blair, chair of our Healthy Schools Committee for delivering the mangoes to OLA for all to enjoy.  Healthy School Ambassadors will deliver mangoes to students when they are ripe enough to eat throughout this coming week.

Winter Weather Update

All students should have a dress code sweater at school during the winter months.  The standard temperature setting as per Board policy is 20 degrees in the school throughout the day.  The extreme cold temperatures that are expected throughout the next week may require an extra layer of clothing to help keep you warm. Students should have an extra change of clothes including socks in the event that they get wet while playing in the snow at recess.