Issue 9

Just JAM!
Student news . . . straight from the source!
Congrats Grads!
Class of 2015
May 2015
Volume 3, Issue 9
My favourite memory in all my
years at John Adam was...
When I was new at John Adam and everyone
was very nice and helped me.
- Alexia
My Kindergarten Graduation! There was cake,
balloons, drinks, certificates, and so much fun! I
hope my next graduation is going to be even
better!
- Alice
The Graduates of 2015 pose for one last picture together.
After 7 years at John Adam, some a little less,
it is now time to begin a new journey - high
school! We hope you have had many fond
memories while you were at John Adam,
whether it was in your classrooms, at special
events held at school, sporting events, or
participating in special projects. Thank you for
all of your involvement in Just JAM! this year
because, without you, this school newspaper
would not exist. Your hard work and dedication
is certainly appreciated. This special issue is for
all of you!
Inside This Issue
2015 Graduates
Favourite JAM Memories
Sports Memories
Grade 6 Project
Favourite School Events
Favourite Holiday Events
Favourite Field Trips
First and Final Memories
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When Mme Caroline makes jokes and cracks me
up before a test. It always makes me feel less
nervous.
- Sydney
When me and my friends play four squares.
- Matthew
Last year’s Grade 6 Graduation because we got
to say one last good-bye to them.
- Katryn
I’ve always loved being in daycare with my
friends, but most of all, I love the growing art
work that fills our walls.
- Sienna
When we went to the winter camp. I had lots
of fun going there.
- Alex B.
When I made the letter E for the Grade 6
project. I loved doing it with my best friend Mia.
- Florence
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My favourite sporting
event was...
The Terry Fox Run because we ran
outside and it felt good.
- Barbara
The team sports because when you go to
the tournaments it’s fun and you always
feel proud.
- Jérémie
Going to the Cosom Hockey Tournament
because playing goalie is my favourite
thing to do and my teammates were
really nice.
- Valentina
Handball because it really helps you
communicate with your team. The girls
did really well this year (1st).
- Aaliyah
Track and Field because I’m very good at
it and I like that type of sport.
- Carlos
Cosom hockey with Mrs. Danielle.
- Maude
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How to Be ...
Florence, Mia, and Noémie
The alphabet wall adds colour and inspirational messages to OASIS.
Have you seen the Ways to Be art in OASIS?
For their end of year project, the Grade 6
students designed and painted a wooden letter
of the alphabet. The letters were in different
fonts, shapes, and sizes. First, they chose their
letter and they decided to work either by
themselves or with a partner. They also had to
Painting the base coat was a step that could not be skipped.
come up with an inspiring word that began
with the letter they were working on.
The
Grade
6
students were very
eager to start the
project! Once they
chose their letter and
their partner, they
worked on the design
of their letter. Before
transferring
their
design onto the
letter, they had to
paint a white base Don’t forget to paint the edges!
coat to make sure the colours would stand out.
After this important step, the students started
painting their creative design onto their letter
using paint or paint pens.
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Finally, Mrs. Kim put some varathane on
each letter to protect them. After that, she
hung the letters on the wall and painted the
inspirational words that were chosen next to
each one. She did this so that it would all be
written in the same font.
Painting the details requires patience and a steady hand.
These students certainly represented their word in their design.
Next, the Grade 6 students each gave two
examples on how to encourage others to be
the word they chose. For example, students
wrote “Try new things” for the word
Adventurous. Afterwards, Mrs. Kim printed out
a beautiful poster with these examples.
The goal of this project was to inspire the
other students in the school with positive
messages. Like the other projects in our
school, it is also a way for the Grade 6 students
to be remembered after they leave John
Adam.
When everything was put together,
everyone was really proud of their work and
couldn't wait for others to see the mural. The
younger students are already anxious to find
out what their Grade 6 project will be. The
Ways to Be art made the OASIS room more
peaceful than ever thanks to the hard work of
the Grade 6 students!
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The colourful poster explains the meaning of each
word and gives credit to the artists.
This student proudly shows off his hard work.
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More Memories...
My favourite school
event was...
When the firemen came and sprayed
water on us.
- Alexandro
The corn roast.
- Anthony
June Fun Day because there is a BBQ and
cool events.
- William G.
The Read-a-Thon because I like reading
with my friends.
- Rémy
When we have dress down days because
I hate wearing colour code.
- Xavier
June Fun Day because I like when
the firemen shoot water at us.
- Sebastian
When the firetruck comes and the
firemen spray water on us at the end of
the school year.
- Vicky
June Fun Day because it was fun when
the firemen came and we had lots and
lots of freezies.
- Mia
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Holiday Memories...
My favourite holiday
celebration was...
I loved the Thanksgiving Breakfast
because our whole class was eating
breakfast together.
- Alexa
The ornament sale because I had a blast
creating something I love that will be
cherished by the next person.
- Megan
The Christmas concert because you see
everybody in their fancy clothes.
- Mya
Thanksgiving breakfast because I get to
try new food.
- Michael
Thanksgiving since I got to eat and I love
food!
- Alex P.
Thanksgiving breakfast because it was
yummy.
- Beatrice
Thanksgiving breakfast because I got to
eat with all of my friends and teachers.
- Conor
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Even More Memories...
My favourite field trip
was...
Camp P’Tit Bonheur because I love being
outside.
- William L.B.
Going to La Ronde because we had a lot of
fun with friends and teachers.
- Janice
Camp P’Tit Bonheur. We got to sleep at a
camp and do fun activities all day long.
- Tommy
La Ronde.
- Zachary
In Grade 2 when we went to Fort
Angrignon.
- Elizabeth
In first grade when we went apple picking
because I had all my friends around me
and it was fun.
- Kevin
Camp P’Tit Bonheur. It was really fun and
we got to sleep over there.
- Jade
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First and Final Memories...
My favourite Kindergarten
memory was...
When we had show and tell. We brought
our favourite toy and presented it to the
class.
- Brigitte
When my friends introduced me to the
absolutely wonderful game of hockey.
- Jack
When I met my first friend.
- Antoine
When we saw the caterpillar grow into a
butterfly.
- Maéva
When we did a project on penguins and we
had to present it in front of our parents.
- Sofia
When it was my birthday and everyone
made one big card and each took turns
drawing in it while I had free play.
- Carolanne
When our teacher put a caterpillar in a
cage and we watched for days as it slowly
transformed into a butterfly.
- Noémie
A Year to Remember!
Adam and Jennyfer
At the beginning of the year, some of the Grade 5 students didn’t know many of
the Grade 6 students very well, but over the year, the Grade 6 students welcomed
us. They also helped us improve in the way we work. Some of them made us laugh
in class to amuse us, which made it fun to be in class with them. They were great
role models to us all year. It gave us ideas as to how we should treat the future
students that will be in our class when we are in Grade 6. We will miss the Grade 6
students because, over the year, we have developed a great friendship and we
made a lot of good memories together. The Grade 6 students brought joy and
excitement to our year. All of the Grade 5 students will miss the Grade 6 students
for their kindness and their uniqueness.
Editor-in-Chief - Kim Jarvo
Junior Editor - Noémie Hébert
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