Caitlen Ivanyshyn

If you had asked me when I first became a teacher if I would ever consider teaching grade 8, I would’ve laughed and said never. Well, that has all changed thanks to these amazing 27 grade 8s. I couldn’t have imagined a better group to have this year. 💙🎓

Dear Parents, If your kid is swiping a book like an iPad, wetting themselves daily at age 6, and can’t eat their lunch without an adult helping them chew… …don’t blame their teachers. BLAME YOURSELVES. You are the problem.

As the last 2 weeks of summer approaches, I am sharing my Amazon wishlist for this school year. Any donations are much appreciated! amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls…

Winning class for Class Colour spirit day 2 years in a row. Both Grade 8s classes definitely know how to show their spirit!

Today marked our first Girls At Bat session for the year and my 3rd year running the program. Looking forward to lots of fun! @JaysCare #GirlsatBat

Our January and February JW Humanitarian award winners.

For Black History Month, the grade 8s had to research a black artist and then had to re-create or create their own art piece based on their chosen artist’s style.

Feb. 14, 2025: Simcoe County – All school vehicles in Simcoe County are cancelled today. Schools remain open for student learning. Click here for more info tinyurl.com/lgsbmg2

Feb. 13, 2025: UPDATE – SCDSB and SMCDSB have announced all schools are closed today.

NEW: @OntariosDoctors have released a statement about the Ontario election, saying “the shortage of doctors in Ontario has shown no improvement in the past year,” and urging action on health care. The OMA also included a list of regions with physician vacancies #onpoli

Jan. 29, 2025: Simcoe County – All vehicles in Simcoe County are cancelled today. Schools remain open for student learning. Click here for more info tinyurl.com/lgsbmg2

Our November and December JW Humanitarian award winners.

Merry Christmas from room 202!

We won the Golden Trash can award!!! 🗑️

Gingerbread House making fun! 🎄

Our Christmas Elephant game was a fun success! 🎁

Friday pyjama day and Home Alone! 🎄

Hungry Hungry Hippo Grade 8 gym class style! 🦛

We watched Terry Kelly’s “Pittance of Time” and analyzed this Remembrance Day media. Students in their groups found a media form that was related to Remembrance Day and answered questions about the intended audience and techniques used. #RemebranceDay

Order of Operations ladders in Math today!