A Meaty Sandwich Kind of Week

Bill's "chill zone" during his stay in 6B

While Monday and Thursday were regular ol' school days with the normal schedule and no unexpectedness (the bread of the week...the top and bottom buns), the middle of the week was chock full of "meaty-end-of-the-year-goodness"!  

WECDSB B-Division Track Meet at U of W

Bill found his way to the track and tried the curve at 200m

On Tuesday, just over 40 students represented St Bernard at this year's track and field meet, participating in long jump, ball throw, relays and 100 m - 1500 m races.  These athletes were treated to a slightly overcast day with temps around 16-18 C.  Perfect weather for the track.  Lots of practice paid off for many as they collected ribbons that included some 1st places!  Shout out to Zach for placing first in Gr 6 Boys Long Jump and Evan for his second in Gr 6 Boys Ball Throw.

Border Securities:  Grade 6 Edition

Living in a border city affords us the opportunity of living in the best country (Canada--I'm biased) while enjoying the perks of another (USA).  From our side of the border, if walking along the riverfront, you can see Comerica Park lit up for a night game for the Tigers (MLB) or people ascending the stairs into Joe Louis Arena for a Red Wing game (NHL).

On Wednesday, we cashed in on our proximity to Detroit and took a field trip to Ford Field and Comerica Park for the Gr 6 Year End Field Trip. 

Oh!  Did I mention that we smuggled Bill along for the trip? 

Colton poses with Bill, Jackson and Justin outside of Ford Field

Bill rests atop a Lincoln Navigator seat found in the suites.  Sweet!

Looking down on the field (being covered for a Beyonce concert)

Macenzie, Bill and Aaliyah hang out in the Lion's locker room

Bill on the 20 yard line!

After our tour of Ford Field, we headed to Comerica Park for 1:10 to take in the Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays baseball game.  Many of us headed directly to the concession stands for our hotdog lunch and many didn't stop eating throughout the afternoon.  Frozen lemonade, cotton candy, Little Caesar's Pizza, Peanuts, Popcorn, Slushies, Elephant Ears ... where does it end?

Bill sporting a Tigers shirt

Under "Pepsi Porch" in the bleachers 

Canadian team wins 7-2

Luckily, the kids took the bathroom break when it was suggested at the end of the game as the 16 km bus ride took 3+ hours on the way home!  I consider myself a seasoned border hopper and I have never seen traffic like I did on Wednesday night.   The plus?  We took the tunnel over to Detroit and the Ambassador Bridge home.  A pretty cool experience for Bill and the kids who had never traveled one or either of the border crossings.

Every student returned for Friday (except one who had an appointment).  By lunch time, we were more refreshed and alert!

Only 13 school days until summer!

~MissBrooks