P.I. E. CONTEST RESULTS
In 2013-14 the newly formed Pauline Vanier Catholic
School Council Parent Engagement Committee (P.E.C.)
started a "monthly" contest. The goal of the P.E.C. is
promote parent involvement in our children's
education. We also want to create a strong sense of
community among Pauline Vanier Parents.
Forms filled out and returned to the school are entered into a draw to win a pie (on behalf of the
Ministry of Education Parent Involvement Fund) for the winner to bring home to their family!
Here are the results of our contests:
February 2014: For this challenge we asked parents to share books/websites/games/apps and/or
activities that they feel are great resources for either parents or children. Joel B. (Mrs. Mayer's class)
was the winner of a pie this month. Here are the results from 9 replies. We're hoping to build on this list
in the future. Feel free to email your ideas or feedback to PaulineVanierSchoolCouncil@gmail.com.
Websites:
Ixl.com This website uses Ontario math curriculum to help students learn in "baby steps".
www.yorkschool.com (then go to junior school, and on the right hand side there is a box that says "junior
school resources.") I use these links and print work sheets for my daughter to work on at home.
commonsensemedia.org I love this website since it rates pretty much every movie, game, TV show, book,
app and website out there.
www.funbrain.com This is a website for kids to practice math and reading in a fun way. There
are lots of graphics and games that are fun and educational.
www.brainpop.com
www.discoveryeducation.ca
Dineyjunior.ca She loves to play the games on there, most of these games are educational...
Math, reading, problem solving. It is more geared for the younger kids
Treehousetv.com My daughter loves to play the games on there, most of these games are
educational... Math, reading, problem solving. It is more geared for the younger kids
www.abcmouse.com (JK to 12) 1) This website is perfect for children to learn and interact (math,
language, science, history etc.); 2) My girls love the videos about each letter. T hey have
memorized their sounds and words that begin with each letter.
Books:
"Have You Filled A Bucket Today? A guide to daily happiness for kids" by Carol McCloud
This is a fabulous, uplifting book for both kids and adults!
"The Happiness Project" by Gretchin Rubin
I really liked this book and recommend it because it was really valuable in pointing out how easy it
is to lose focus on how lucky we are in life and how little shifts in our mind set and our daily
activities can make us happier people which then translates into making those around us happier as
well.
"The Beginners Bible: Timeless Children's" by Kelly Pulley
I like this book because I think it is a cute way for children to understand and know God's creation.
Apps:
Monkey math jetpack adventure: Use your math skills to fight the battle of good vs. evil. Battle
your way through five different islands, earning coins as you answer addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division equations in varying degrees of difficulty.
Math vs zombies: K-5 Save Yourself from a Zombie Attack using Math as Your Weapon!
Cargobot: a good app to introduce kids to computer programming
Splash Math: grade specific math practice
Learn notes: a good app for music note practice
Games:
Scribblenauts: a puzzle action video game (DS, Wii U, iOS) that teaches spelling in a way that
kids love!
Yahtzee: great for kids to learn number recognition and work on counting and adding.
December 2013: For this month's challenge we asked parents to identify from a list of activities which
they thought they would be likely to attend if the parent engagement committee were to arrange it.
We also asked that parents identify any barriers they may felt would keep them from participating in
school activities. Out of 23 replies the results indicated that almost 1/2 of the parents that replied could
not attend day time events, while 2 of 23 couldn't attend evening or weekend events. In addition, no
language or transportation barriers were identified and all parents indicated that they have access to
the internet at home. Winner of the contest was Joshua B. (Mrs. Nichols' class)!
Survey Results of Pauline Vanier School
Community Preferences for School Event Options
Coffee Morning/High Tea
Dance classes
Movie nights
Ice skating
Ice cream
Tobogganing
Pancake breakfast/Spagetti dinner
Fun fair
16%
pancake/
spagetti
12%
fun
fair
12%
coffee/
tea
14%
tobogganing
12%
ice cream
8%
dance
12%
movie
night
14%
ice
skating
Results from 23 replies
to the December 2013
November 2013: This month's contest offered some quick and easy challenges to get involved in your
child's education. We had 15 replies and many parents identified that they had tried at least one of the
activities and we hope that they enjoyed these activities with their children. The winner of the contest
was Christian B. (Mrs. Nichols' class)!