Pi Day!

Sunday, March 14th is Pi Day!

What is Pi Day?

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math, and to eat pie.

Read more here and here.

How Can You Celebrate?

There are many ways to celebrate Pi Day. You can eat your way through Pi Day by eating only round foods. You could start with a bowl of cereal or a frozen waffle for breakfast, then a chicken pot pie for lunch, and pizza for supper. Don't forget your apple pie or cookies for dessert! What other round foods do you like?

Or try some fun family activities. More activities. And STEM activities too!

However you choose to celebrate, make the most of Pi Day! Mmmmm.

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International Women's Day

About International Women's Day

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.

Visit the International Women's Day website.

Take the Women In Canadian History Quiz

These questions are based on the real citizenship test taken by newcomers on the path to Canadian citizenship.

Take the Quiz.

Talking About Gender Stereotypes

Images of men and women in media are often based on stereotypical roles of males and females in our society. Because stereotyping can affect how children feel about themselves and how they relate to others, it's important they learn to recognize and understand gender stereotypes in different media.

Here are some tips to help kids understand how boys and girls and men and women are stereotyped in the media.

The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch

For many readers, The Paper Bag Princess with its strong female character NOT needing the prince, nor his approval, was revoluntionary. 

Watch Robert Munsch perform The Paper Bag Princess.

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New Books in the Learning Commons

Are you looking for a new book to read? The Learning Commons has new books on display!

Have a look at the photos and see if there is a book that interests you. You can either fill in the Online Book Request form or visit Mrs Dickson in the Learning Commons to request the book in person. 

You can search for any book in eLibrary. Don't forget to set the Library to Willow Park School. 

Happy Reading!

She Governs | An opportunity for Grade 9-12 girls

She Governs : Participating in Municipal Government

About She Governs

In partnership with the City of Calgary, Equal Voice Calgary aims to equip and inspire young women to participate in the political sphere in the years and decades to come.

The objective of the She Governs initiative is to inspire young women to get involved in the political process by giving emerging female leaders within Calgary the opportunity to become familiar with the political institutions and those serving them locally.

Young women in Calgary (grades 9 to 12) are invited to virtually attend She Governs, listening to panels, asking questions of current City officials, and meeting other civically engaged young women.

When

• Friday, March 12th
• 10 am to 12 pm

Learn more about She Governs here!

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Bibliovideo on YouTube

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is taking Canadian children’s books to where youth already are: YouTube.

Bibliovideo is the destination for young readers, librarians, teachers, parents, authors, illustrators, researchers and others who want to locate and learn more about great Canadian books for young people.

 

The CCBC is committed to ensuring that there is better digital access and promotion of exceptional Canadian books to raise awareness and promote literacy.

You’ll find:

• Book awards
• Author readings
• Illustrator demonstrations
• Indigenous authors and stories
• For educators

 Check it out!

Happy reading . . . and watching!

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