Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Coding robots?

Yes! McMurrich students have been coding robots thanks to the efforts of our Fundraising Team!

Using an app called Tickle, students had the opportunity to learn how to program a Star Wars BB8 droid, and control it wirelessly. Think of the possibilities!

A child sits on the floor with a tablet; beside him is a robot called "BB8" which he is controlling with the tablet.
Even the Kinders have been getting into coding with the help of the grade 6 students. It's amazing the thing kids can learn when they have the tools!

And it's never too late to donate! Subscribe to magazines, or just donate online and receive a charitable donation receipt to use on your tax return. We are $50 away from crossing the $7,000 mark in donations alone! Put McMurrich over the top with your donation today!
  • Purchase Magazines by visiting  www.QSP.ca. ENTER OUR ONLINE ID: 3721354
  • Make online donation by visiting:  www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/mcmurrich-technology-plan All donations will receive a tax receipt.
  • Make donation by cheque. All cheques payable to McMurrich School. Be sure to provide details to ensure all eligible donations receive tax receipts.
  • Reach out to friends and families to ask for their support.  They can support our success by purchasing magazines (you can email them from within QSP) or making a donation (eligible for a tax receipt).
School Wide Prizes
  • Reach 25% of fundraising goal $4000 – School wide double recess - achieved!
  • Reach 35 % of fundraising goal $5600 – School wide double recess - achieved!
  • Reach 50% of fundraising goal $8000 – School wide Freezie snack - achieved!
  • Reach 75% of fundraising goal $12000 – School wide double recess with Freezie snack
  • Reach 100% of fundraising goal – School wide movie afternoon with popcorn and juice boxes, PJs are optional!
Class Prizes

Any class with greater than 75% of students participating wins an Awesome Surprise Box
Top class in each division will receive Super Awesome Surprise Box