Sommerville Manor School

Science Expo 2012

The students in grades 4 to 8 would like to invite all of the Sommerville families to join them in celebrating Science Expo 2012 on February 15^th at 7 pm in the school gymnasium.

This annual event has always been one of academic excellence and intriguing scientific theories. The presentation boards and demonstrations prepared by the students consistently amaze everyone who has attended Science Expo year after year.

In order to provide an opportunity for all parents to view this year’s Expo we are once again presenting the students’ work at 7 o’clock in the evening. Every student from grades 4 to 8 will be present, in attendance with their project, ready, willing and able to describe their theories and demonstrate their findings to the visitors at Expo.

To ensure that each and every student has the opportunity to describe and discuss their work with at least one other adult besides a member of their family, we are asking for parents to volunteer to be a “willing listener” at the Expo. All parents in the school are welcome to volunteer for this interesting assignment. Each parent who agrees to be a “willing listener” will be assigned two or three students to visit during the evening. While visiting with each student on their list, the “willing listener” will hear all about that student’s project; the theory, the experimentation and the conclusion. By gathering a group of parents and staff to speak with the students we not only pay tribute to each student’s academic achievements but we also provide valuable feedback and affirmation of their efforts.

It is important to note that no adjudication will take place and marks for student projects will be allocated by the Science teachers only.

All parents are invited to sign up now to be a “willing listener” for this exciting event. Simply fill out the form below and return it to your child’s home room teacher. Prior to Expo we will provide further details to those parents who have volunteered to participate.

I thank you in anticipation of your interest.

Mrs. Johnson

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Willing Listener volunteer – Science Expo 2012

 Parent / Guardian name: ___________________________

 I agree to be a willing listener at this year’s Science Expo on February 15^th at 7 pm in the gym.

 I am the parent / guardian of _____________________ whose home room is ________

                                                     (Student’s name)                                              (class)

Parent signature: ___________________________

Do you need information about Science Expo? Have you considered being  a "Willing Listener"?

On Wednesday November 9th five of our grade 7 students hurried off at 12 o'clock for their weekly off-site lunch and headed to the local Tim Horton's. Little did they know that this was to be the day that they unknowingly made us very proud at Sommerville.

Once they had ordered their lunch, the students went to look for a table, and were approached by the store manager, Mr. David Hoey, who offered to help them put two tables together so that the five of them could enjoy their lunch as a group. Not knowing that this person was the store manager, and feeling very grateful for his help, the students thanked him and one of them said, "Can I buy you a coffee?" At this point he disclosed to them that he was in fact the store manager, but thanked them for their offer.

The following day, Mr. Hoey came to the school to tell us how incredibly impressed he was with what had happened and the way in which the students had responded. He said they had "made his day!" To show his gratitude to them, he presented each of them with a Power Charging Mat, and donated a number of Tim Horton's gift cards to the school. A most generous gesture.

Congratulations to Myles, Edward, Alexa, Frances and Jasveen; your spontaneous behaviour made us all very proud of you. Well done!

Check out this video to see what's been happening at Sommerville this fall with our many faces of 2011!

Sommerville Manor's calendar for the 2011-2012 school year include the following important dates. Remember to mark these on your calendar!