Thursday, 2 October 2025

Pattern Portraits

This week, we blended math and art to create Pattern Portraits! In art, we’ve been practicing how to draw people using shapes and adding details that bring them to life. Putting those skills to work, each student drew a self-portrait. No stick people, here!


Next, we created colorful backgrounds by gluing strips of paper into repeating designs. A pattern means something happens again and again…and again! Students loved seeing how their choices of colors and arrangements made each piece unique.


The final posters turned out amazing! Like I told the kids, “I don’t just like them, I LOVE them!”

Take a look at our wonderful Pattern Portrait creations below!



Monday, 29 September 2025

Walking the Path of Reconciliation

Understanding the true history of Canada begins by listening to the voices of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation, we dedicated time to learn, reflect, and grow with open hearts.


Storytelling guided much of our learning. We went out on the land, and through the walking trail tale Sometimes I Feel Like an Oak, we connected our emotions with nature as we journeyed around the schoolyard.



The Cree story Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock inspired us to try making bannock ourselves! It was a fun way to measure, work as a team, and enjoy a tasty, traditional treat!

Inspired by the Cree calendar book When the Trees Crackle with Cold, we became “nature trappers,” noticing God's beauty around us with new eyes. 

One story that resonated with us was My Heart Fills with Happiness, written in both English and Plains Cree by a Canadian author and illustrator. It highlights the simple joys in life. We also paused to remember that many Indigenous children in Canada’s history, especially those who were taken from their families to residential schools, often did not have hearts filled with happiness. This made the message of the book even more powerful. After reflecting on what fills our own hearts with happiness, we let our creativity shine with water colour paints!



Reading Phyllis Webstad’s
With Our Orange Hearts led to heartfelt conversations about belonging and the importance of every child feeling safe and valued. We crafted beautiful glowing orange lanterns.


Lighting them together in prayer at assembly today was a powerful moment of hope, remembrance, and unity.


Our journey of learning about reconciliation is just beginning. We look forward to continuing to grow in understanding together.



Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Our Morning Connection Time

Each morning we begin our day with Connection Time, a meaningful routine that allows us to gently ease into the day and prepare ourselves for our best learning.


We gather in a circle so everyone is seen and heard. 


1. Prayer and Land Acknowledgement

We always begin in prayer, remembering that God is at the center of all we do and all we are:
“Father in Heaven, I give You today, all that I think, and do, and say. Amen.”
Simple actions accompany our words, helping us to pray with both heart and body.

Following prayer, we share our acknowledgement of land and people.

2. Greetings
Eye contact and a warm hello set the tone for kindness and belonging. We practice different greetings (sometimes even silly ones) like the much-loved Stinky Shoe Hello!


3. News

Students are invited to share what is on their minds, whether joyful or hard. We’ve already heard about movie nights, lost teeth, camping trips, skating, and more!

4. Social Scenario Problem-Solving
To build problem-solving skills, students are presented with real-life social situations. In pairs, they brainstorm possible solutions, then come together as a group to discuss. Scenarios have included:

  • You spill your yogurt drink on your pants

  • A friend is crying at their desk, but you don’t know why

  • You forgot your lunch at home

We talk about how some problems are "mouse problems" (smaller) or "elephant problems" (bigger), and how small problems don't require an elephant-sized reaction. 


6. Story
We end Connection Time with a story carefully chosen for its message.




Though full, Connection Time moves along and sets a joyful, intentional tone for the day. This time is valued, not only for the learning it supports but for the way it builds our relationships and helps us see Christ in one another.



Thursday, 11 September 2025

Fail-a-Bration!

Learning isn't always easy. It includes challenges, setbacks, and often failure. 

This week we talked about what it means to fail. 


We discovered that failing isn't something to fear. Failure is part of life and an important part of learning. Through stories and discussions, we explored perseverance, trying again, and seeing mistakes as opportunities to grow. 



To celebrate this growth mindset, we held a FAIL-A-BRATION


To kick off the party, we shared times we've failed and reminded each other that mistakes help us learn. From falling off the monkey bars, spilling our peaches, or getting mixed up at bus transfer, we proudly celebrated our mistakes. 

As we prepared to decorate cookies for the party, we had a giggle when we saw the treats. Mrs. Beliveau had meant to make the cookies round, but when they came out of the oven, they were giant square blobs ... but what a perfect treat for a fail-a-bration!


The blob cookie decorating was delicious and sticky!


Cookies, banners, balloons, and a disco-light dance party made our fail-a-bration so joyous and set a positive tone for our school year and how we'll handle mistakes. 


Our classroom is a safe place to take risks. We will be challenged, and when things feel hard, what matters is how we respond. In Grade 1B we will fail together, succeed together, and grow stronger together! We aren't aiming for perfection, just trying our best and being a little better than before. 


Thursday, 4 September 2025

We Are a Little Family!

Our journey together is off to a joyful start! In these first few days, we’ve been focusing on building a classroom where everyone feels safe, valued, and connected. That’s when the best learning happens!

We read  Our Class is a Family and created colourful beaded name bracelets to remind us that we all belong.


Next, we designed posters with ideas for showing kindness to one another. Our classroom family is already shining brightly!


The hallway bulletin board display looks amazing, and this is just the beginning. With care, laughter, and love, we’ll continue to grow our classroom community all year long.

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Welcome to Grade 1!

Hello! My name is Mrs. Beliveau (it rhymes with “grow”), and I’m absolutely thrilled to be your Grade One teacher this year! We’re going to have a spectacular year filled with learning, laughter, and exciting adventures!

I can’t wait to learn all about you, but until we meet on the first day of school, let me share a few things about me.




Did you learn a little bit about me? I can’t wait to meet you on the first day and discover what makes you so special!

When you arrive, I’ll help you find your very own hallway hook for your backpack. We’ll sing a silly song together and read my all-time favourite book! It always makes me laugh!

I’ll be seeing your smile very soon, 


Your teacher, 

Mrs. Beliveau

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Rooted in Christ

Dear boys and girls, 

What a joyful year we had! You made me smile and filled my heart every single day. I am proud of the warm, caring classroom community we built together. 

Stay rooted in Christ. Let His love help you grow strong, kind, and brave. Wherever you go, be Jesus’ hands, helping, loving, and shining bright.

Thank you for being such a blessing. Come back next year for big hugs and high fives!

With lots of love and prayers,

Mrs. Beliveau



PS - Have THE BEST summer! I can't wait to hear all about it!