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Today was National Sweater Day @HNMCS The themes ranged from cotton candy to the ocean and a rainbow too! Way to go Middle School @MsMatherHNMCS @mslubanskiHNMCS @MsPrillo @MsGuayHNMCS @MrWatsonHNMCS What a wonderful initiative @MsMakariHNMCS

Modified some of my @HNMCS Grade 8 visual arts lessons. Visual Arts can always be adapted so the girls can continue their creative journey even at a distance. They truly knocked it out of the park!!! Here are a few examples of the unique MANDALA ART completed today @MsLabricciosa

Getting ready for the upcoming week full of @StarWars lesson themes and interactive aspects for the @HNMCS Grade 8's. Get Ready ladies and on Tuesday "May the FOURTH be with you!" @MsLabricciosa

The Grade 8's @HNMCS had an entertaining MindsOn task this afternoon. Learning through a quick round of Guess the Gibberish: Earth Day Edition. HAPPY EARTH DAY 🌍♻️🟥🟨🟩🟦

Grade 8's @HNMCS showcasing their current reads during D.E.A.R (drop everything and read) Time today. Great book choices. Proud of you all.

Following Catholic Easter traditions, @HNMCS Gr8's decorated Easter Eggs. The correlation dates all the way back to the 13th Century and these young ladies all did a wonderful job. @MsLabricciosa and I are very proud of you. HAPPY EASTER!

Volunteering this weekend as a mentor with @HNMCS 's @MsENicoletti for @hackpolicyfdn presented by Merge. Looking forward to empowering youth to make a social impact by bridging the gap between STEM and humanities. The opening ceremonies Guest Speaker @theJagmeetSingh

Grade 8's @HNMCS learning about Poetic Devices today. It also happens to be Celebrity Dress Up Day in Women's History Month. We did a fun and engaging lesson using @TheAmandaGorman 's 'The Hill We Climb', poetic devices @PlayBlooket and comprehension worksheet for consolidation.

Grade 8's @HNMCS enjoying the sunshine on this beautiful spring day. We took our D.E.A.R (Drop Everything & Read) time outside for a change and it was fantastic.

Grade 8's @HNMCS going on their virtual field trip to @OntScienceCtr to learn more about Climate Change using our advanced curriculum and exploration activities.@GretaThunberg we are ready to make a change!

Grade 8's @HNMCS channeling their inner feminist! In the words of Coco Chanel "A girl should be two things; who & what she wants". Today's art lesson brought to you by strong, fierce woman who changed the world for the better. Great work girls!

Happy International Women's Day to all the wonderful, inspirational and trailblazing @HNMCS ladies. You are the future! Great job so far on the projects as well :)

Grade 8's @HNMCS reviewing the Short Stories Unit ft. Edgar Allen Poe through gamification and an awesome alternative to the overplayed Kahoots. Way to go on the latest @PlayBlooket ladies! So proud of you all.

Grade 8's @HNMCS doing their best to create shade, values and tones representing the skin their in. Great job ladies @MsLabricciosa

Grade 8 Visual Art Challenge of the week @HNMCS ! They totally knocked it out of the park recreating famous art pieces out of laundry and various textiles at home. Way to go! @MsLabricciosa

Celebrating #NationalSweaterDay by lowering our thermostats & popping on a sweater. The @HNMCS Gr8's went with their childhood classic #teletubbies as a theme. @MsLabricciosa @MsMakariHNMCS

The ladies @HNMCS are giving their all whether it be learning in person at school or virtually. So proud of the work being submitted from the Grade 8's Interdisciplinary Studies culminating task. @MsLabricciosa

Our @hnmcs girls were in for a treat today having #NewYorkTimes best selling author @RachelJSimmons facilitate a great conversation. We then had a chance to creatively unpack the ideas. Great job ladies! @MsPrillo @MsLabricciosa @MrWatsonHNMCS

Something a little different to encourage engagement during e-learning on a Monday morning. The @HNMCS Grade 8's are in for a real treat...and by millionaire I actually mean ten housepoints ❤💙💚💛