There is a volleyball practice tomorrow, Wednesday, 3-4pm.

It is also Fall Colour day. Wear your red, orange, yellow, and brown clothes.

The investigation continues in Portable 6, and our junior detectives are sharpening their skills with every clue they uncover. Here’s what’s been happening in the field this week:

📖 Writing Mission: The Picture Book Case

Detectives are starting work on their very own picture books—stories inspired by their interests. To gather clues, we’re investigating:

• What sparks excitement in your detective’s life?

• What do they look like when they’re fully in the moment—smiling, laughing, yelling, or even jumping for joy?

• Can they paint the scene with vivid details we can see in our minds?

Families, help by interrogating your young author: ask them to describe a favorite activity in detail and share what emotions show up when they’re enjoying it.

🔬 Science Sleuthing: The Scientific Method

This week’s lab files are all about experiments. Detectives are practicing how to:

• Form a hypothesis (an educated guess about what might happen).

• Change one variable at a time while keeping everything else constant.

• Record what happens and see if their predictions hold up.

Encourage your detective at home: try experimenting with simple play—stack blocks, spin tops, mix water with different materials—and ask, “What do you think will happen?”

➗ Math Mystery: Detecting Patterns

Math this week is all about cracking the code of sequences. Detectives are investigating:

• How is the pattern changing?

• Is it a consistent addition or subtraction?

• Or is it a multiplying pattern that grows faster and faster?

Every number leaves a trail—our sleuths are learning how to follow it.

📚 Reading Intel: Logical Fallacies

Detectives are on the lookout for bad arguments in disguise. These logical fallacies try to trick us into believing nonsense. Try throwing one at your detective and see if they catch it:

• Appeal to the People – “Everyone else believes it, so it must be true!”

• Faulty Authority – “My cousin’s neighbor said so, therefore it’s correct.”

• Red Herring – “Forget the problem—look over there!”

• Special Pleading – “The rules apply to everyone… except me.”

• Strawman – “You said you like pizza, so you must hate every other food!”

Can your detective detect the faulty reasoning?

📅 Upcoming Missions

• Tuesday, September 23 – Terry Fox Run 🏃‍♂️

  • Time: 30-minute walk/run

  • Dress: Knight Clothes

  • Bring: A toonie for Terry ($2 or more if possible) to support Cancer Research

  • Department Mission: K–6 detectives will be running together!

• Wednesday, September 24 – Field Trip: Lindeman Lake 🌲

  • Come prepared for the weather. Sturdy shoes, lunch, water, and layers are key.

🎶 Chapel Case File – September 24, 2025

Assignments

• FOH – Lola

• Vocals – Sharon, Marlow, Ella, Ryan

• Keys – Leia, April

• Bass – Jax, Armand

• E. Guitar – Zeke

• A. Guitar – Georgia

• Percussion – Denver

• Drums – Ryder

• Tech – Daniya, Charlotte

• Stage Manager – Elody

• Door Greeters – Emerson, Alijah

Songs

• Give Me Oil

• I Thank God

• Build My Life

All detectives assigned to chapel roles: be ready to report on time for this important mission.

The investigation deepens each day. Whether uncovering faulty arguments, tracking number patterns, or testing rockets and lakeside trails, our detectives are proving themselves sharp-eyed and sharp-minded. The case of learning continues!

Detectives, our first investigations are already uncovering valuable clues. Two weeks in, and the evidence is piling up—pointing to courage, curiosity, and discovery. Here’s the latest intel from the field.

📚 Evidence Collected: This Week in School

• Literature Case Study – The King’s Equal
  We uncovered how timid kindness can grow into the courage to stand up against tyranny, and how even a tyrant can learn the humility to listen and discover the treasure of true friendship.

• Critical Thinking
  Detectives practiced spotting logical fallacies—those sneaky tricks that try to disguise bad ideas as good ones. A sharp mind is the best defense against deception.

• Math Investigations
  Numbers became our tools of deduction as we applied math to problem-solving. Detectives learned that every equation is another step toward cracking a case.

• Science Lab – Rocket Launch
  Using the scientific method, we tested how rocket parts affect their flight. Some flew straight, some spun out, but every launch gave us new data for the files.

• Bible Curriculum
  We’ve begun a new mission: digging deeper into the meaning of our memory verse. Check your detective’s study guide for the clues sent home.

• Drama Games
  Confidence and expression are key for undercover work. Through drama, detectives are building communication skills to make their voices strong and clear.

📅 Upcoming Missions

• September 19 – Deadline: Field Trip permission slips due.

• September 23 – Terry Fox Run 🏃‍♂️ A case of courage and perseverance.

• September 24 – Field Trip: Lindeman Lake Hike 🌲

  • Depart school: 10:00 am

  • Return: 2:30 pm

  • Parents joining: meet at the trailhead 10:45 am

  • Note: This is also our first Pizza Day—but detectives will be in the field, not at school, to collect their pizza.

• September 26 – Orange Shirt Day 🧡 “Every Child Matters.”

• September 29 – Pro-D Day – No school.

• September 30 – Truth and Reconciliation Day – No school.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Keep detective gear (supplies) labeled and ready—misplaced tools mean missed clues.

• For the Lindeman Lake mission, detectives need proper hiking shoes, lunch, water, and weather-appropriate gear.

• Continue reviewing the memory verse study guide at home to keep your sleuth sharp.

• PE – Monday & Wednesday afternoons

• Library – Wednesday afternoon

• Music – Thursday & Friday afternoons

🎶 Chapel Case File – September 17, 2025

Detectives, here’s the line-up for our next chapel investigation. Report promptly—your roles are vital to the mission.

Team Assignments

• Bass – Micah

• Keys – Leia, Lilly

• E. Guitar – Chloe

• A. Guitar – Georgia

• Percussion – Jase

• Drums – Kazsem

• Tech – Elliot, Isaiah

• Stage Manager – Emily

• Vocals – Ameyu, Lacey, Vienna, Joelliane

• FOH (Front of House) – Ryan, Sophia, Lola, Lincoln

• Door Greeter – Lucas

Songs

• Give Me Oil (D)

• You Are Life (G)

• Here I Am to Worship (D)

Report Times

• All students arrive at 7:45 am sharp.

• Exception: Door Greeter (Lucas) arrives at the regular time.

The mystery of learning continues to unfold. Each new clue brings us closer to wisdom, courage, and truth. Keep your wits sharp, detectives—the game is still afoot!

In the quiet corners of Highroad Academy, a light glows from Portable 6. Inside, the year’s mysteries wait to be uncovered. Welcome, junior detectives—my name’s Mr. Wolfsen, and I’ll be your case captain as we investigate puzzles of learning, identity, and discovery. Together, we’ll track down clues, follow leads, and unravel the riddles of the world around us.

This year’s casebook begins with the basics: preparing your detective kit, finding your headquarters, and learning how to navigate our schedule. Let’s dive in.

🧰 Detective Gear: Tools of the Trade

Every good sleuth knows the importance of proper equipment. Make sure your detective tools are clearly labeled with your name—supplies have a way of disappearing in the fog of investigation.

Here’s what you’ll need in your case file:

• Bible

• Pencil case

• Gym outfit

• 2 boxes of Kleenex

• Headphones

Having your gear ready will help you crack the first mysteries of lockers, desks, and daily routines.

📍 Headquarters: Portable 6

Your base of operations is Portable 6, stationed right beside the grand archives—also known as the library. It’s here that you’ll sift through evidence, chase down clues, and sharpen your detective instincts.

Access Points

• Detectives enter through the East door each morning.

• If families need to visit, knock at the West door—a signal only trusted insiders know.

⏰ The Detective’s Clock

Every case requires precision timing. Here’s how our first day unfolds:

• First Day of school – 8:20 am – Doors open for parents and students to explore their new headquarters.

• 8:35 am – Daily investigations officially begin. Tardiness requires clearance from the office before slipping into Portable 6.

• 11:30 am – First-day dismissal. Case closed… for now.

(Regular dismissal will be 2:45 pm once full days begin.)

🌭 The Back-to-School BBQ: A Night Operation

Mark your calendars: Wednesday, September 3rd.

• 5:00 – 5:45 pm – Open House: Junior detectives invite their families to tour headquarters, meet the chief investigator (that’s me), and pick up early intel on the year ahead.

• 5:45 – 7:00 pm – The Feast: Hot dogs, laughter, and reconnaissance. A perfect chance to mingle, observe, and sharpen your instincts.

🔎 Stay on the Case

The adventure doesn’t end here. For mission updates, daily evidence, and case notes, subscribe to The Class Dossier—our classroom blog. It’s the hotline for all things Grade 5 & 6.

So, polish your magnifying glass, pack your toolkit, and prepare for a year of discovery. The mystery is waiting—and the game is afoot!