Kassandra Nokes

Grade 8 Facilitator/curiosity coach/ sketchnoter/learning fanatic

[Kathryn Hayes @Educator_khayes]

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with @GarforthEduc @R2RInitiative about my SOR journey. Check out the podcast if you didn't get a chance in the summer. Sharing practice with educators and changing outcomes for students is so rewarding. #onted #SOR #righttoread

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

Last day of Chill Week: @CollegiateHWDSB was Chillin’ & Gamin’ with HAT & @MacLauraNeil! A big take away shared by staff: this weeks’ activities were not much work, easy to run, & had a huge, positive impact with Ss. #WorkSmartNotHard #ChangingThinking @HWDSB_WeHelp @opheacanada

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

@opheacanada

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

On the Third Day of Chill week @CollegiateHWDSB ‘a Health Action Team gave to us - stretching in the gym! HAT worked hard this week to make sure we provided opportunities for all Ss to take part in and enjoy #HowDoYouRelieveStress @HWDSB_WeHelp @hwdsb @MacLauraNeil

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

To wrap our sessions with our Public Health Nurse on stress management, grades 7 & 8 @CollegiateHWDSB hosted a chill fair to present their learning. So much great discussion on how to recognize and positively manage stress! @opheacanada @HWDSB_WeHelp @HWDSB @MacLauraNeil

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

On the Third Day of Chill week @CollegiateHWDSB ‘a Health Action Team gave to us - stretching in the gym! HAT worked hard this week to make sure we provided opportunities for all Ss to take part in and enjoy #HowDoYouRelieveStress @HWDSB_WeHelp @hwdsb @MacLauraNeil

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

2nd Break: Grades 1-5 @CollegiateHWDSB are Chillin’ with the Arts! Such an amazing turn out 😊Shows how strong student buy-in is when the opportunity is authentic and they feel their voices are heard #PositiveSpace @HWDSB_WeHelp @opheacanada @HWDSB @MacLauraNeil

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

Day 2 of Chill Week has us embracing the arts! @CollegiateHWDSB ‘s HAT team asked Ss what they wanted & they asked for more experiences with the arts. HAT heard them loud and clear! Grades 6-8 spending first break designing tangles. @HWDSB @HWDSB_WeHelp @opheacanada @MacLauraNeil

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

Packing up the last truckload of items for the Stoney Creek bank. @CollegiateHWDSB brought in almost 1500 items to help out our community. Way to go Grizzlies!

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

@zbpipe You could look at the theories that propose water was used to help construct the pyramids for a link to water systems in grade 8. There is also a theory that the Egyptians used the great pyramids and water to create sound vibrations for healing - not actually as a burial site.

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

@zbpipe Oh this may not be applicable - but the myths surrounding the building of the pyramids might be interesting to link in grade 7 structures unit. I would totally explore the evolution of the pyramid design and why some of the previous ones failed.

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

Chill Week @CollegiateHWDSB continues w/our Health Action Team leading a Chill ‘n Chat. Ss of all ages got to connect & learn more about each other. These authentic connections are essential to build and maintain a positive school community! @HWDSB @opheacanada @MacLauraNeil

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

@opheacanada

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

So excited to launch Chill Week @CollegiateHWDSB w/students leading our Health Action Team. HAT is helping students connect & chill out this week. 1st- each student created a snowflake to represent what they love about December! #LearningAboutEachOther @HWDSB @MacLauraNeil

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

So excited to launch Chill Week @CollegiateHWDSB w/students leading our Health Action Team. HAT is helping students connect & chill out this week. 1st- each student created a snowflake to represent what they love about December! #LearningAboutEachOther @HWDSB @MacLauraNeil

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

@TeacherParker @jsm2272 @Educator_khayes Loved reading this this morning. Totally made my day 😁

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

Loved joining with @Educator_khayes today to help add #Sketchnoting into professional toolboxes. Great opportunity to reflect on the thinking and meaning-making that goes into the creative process!

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

@mrsburlanyette @CathyWeverHWDSB Amazing to see your research being put to great use!!

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

@VResovac Totally made us look good lol

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

Welcoming our worms home today! Bringing vermicomposting to @RLHyslop as the 7/8s work to build a more sustainable school culture! @HWDSB

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

They are never too young to start working on the alphabetic principal right @RSHWDSB?! Especially when deciding if quantum physics is a more difficult concept than rocket science for a 3 month old lol

[Kassandra Nokes @mscontant]

My life in 7 #Blackandwhitephotos Day 6/7. No people, no explanations. Nominated by @ACMmysons Today I nominate @cbroer203