April 30 by: Natalie

History Happening Today

-San Jose won their first game against Detroit in the second round and the score was 4-3.

-Montreal's goalie is unstoppable; out of 134 shots on net in 3 games he was able to save 131. Amazing! (Hockey's biggest upsets, Montreal beating Washington)

-6000 U.S. troops are being deployed to Louisiana to help contain the oil spill. The spill is now the size of Jamaica and heading straight for Louisiana coastline.

- Canadians are now living 3 years longer than Americans. Statistics say due to Canadian health care, and lower poverty rates.

- Brandon was listed as number 7 out of 180 cities as one of Canada's best cities to live in. Winnipeg was number 9 and Ottawa was number 1.

- Obama banned any new drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

-OLCS grades k-8 are performing their dances today. Have fun!

April 14, by: Heidi

Social Studies
Today we worked on the next six definitions that are due for tomorrow. We also handed in our title pages. They look great!