Author Archives: Mrs. Giacomazza

“The List” ~ One Minute Book Talk

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Mrs. Giacomazza

When Division 3 students returned from the winter holiday, the class participated in a book sharing frenzy.  Observe how Eva is enthusiastic, clear, and detailed as she shares her novel to another student. Then students prepared a one minute video … Continue reading →

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Pink Shirt Day

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Mrs. Giacomazza

Shane Koyczan author of “To This Day” is a great conversation starter about the lasting effects  of nicknames and “Sticks and Stones” derived from a children’s rhyme.  Here is an animated video of his poems.

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Aboriginal Animal Symbolism

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Mrs. Giacomazza

Resource Links to stories about Animals Native American Animal Symbolism Animal Meanings Native Online Pure Spirit Legends and Symbols Squamish Native Symbols Historica Canada

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Insects in Winter

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Mrs. Giacomazza

Not a Buzz to be Found by Linda Glaser is a picture about some of the following insects hiding during the winter.              

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Literacy Week in honour of Family Literacy Day

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Mrs. Giacomazza

In celebration of Family Literacy Day on Saturday, January 27, Inman has decided to focus  on a variety Literacy themes during the week.  Show your spirit for Literacy and participate!    This is also an opportunity for families to read and engage in literacy-related … Continue reading →

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Inuit Story ~ The Owl and the Lemming

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Mrs. Giacomazza

Oral history of Inuit is filled with many folktales, legends, and myths. In this traditional story, a young owl catches a lemming to eat. With this fable, children quickly learn the value of being clever and humble, and why pride … Continue reading →

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Role of Elders in our Community

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Mrs. Giacomazza

All cultures have Elders from whom we can learn a wealth of knowledge with respect to relationships with others and with our environment.  Who do you have in your life that you would consider an Elder? For next session, explain … Continue reading →

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Giving Credit Using Citation Builder

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Mrs. Giacomazza

Worldbook Citation Builder Test it out with the following website that talks about the Mona Lisa: https://kidzfeed.com/mona-lisa-facts-for-kids/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mona-Lisa-painting Select citation type.  A website, a book, etc. There are lots of fields presented for each type. Don’t stress but it is … Continue reading →

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Inman Community Triumphant at Book Fair

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Mrs. Giacomazza

Mr. Chow’s Tie  A big Thank You to PAC for organizing this event in support of the school library!  Mrs. Giacomazza is very excited to buy and see our students excited to read! Thank you to Mr. Chow who was … Continue reading →

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Book Fair ~ Help Mr. Chow’s Tie Shrink by the End of the Concert

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Mrs. Giacomazza

Lets Go Inman!!  Every $500 we sell at the book fair, staff and students get to cut a chunk off from Mr. Chow’s TIE!! See pictures below.  So far we have raised $1500. Can we reach $5000?    

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