Lots of wonderful LEARNING to highlight this week:
- The Grade 4’s attended uSchool all week at the University of Alberta. What an amazing opportunity for students to meet and LEARN from a variety of different professors from a variety of faculties at the University. Students engaged in everything from Print Making to Rock Climbing to Bugs to Nerves just to name a few. We loved hearing how excited they were every day upon return. Thank you to the University of Alberta for providing this experience to the students at no charge. A special thank you to Mrs. Forchuk and Mrs. Tewitz for their leadership and organization and to Mrs. Delbridge and Ms. Green and our student teachers for attending as well.
- On Friday, we hosted our annual Remembrance Day ceremony. We were honoured with special guests who joined our colour party. It was a peaceful ceremony which allowed us for significant reflection. Thank you to Mr. Scott and Mrs. Kirton for their efforts organizing as well as our students and classes who presented or helped with greetings and technology. The entire school took part as the gym was coloured with beautiful art pieces.
- Students learned that nutrition can come in many forms and is very easy to prepare! Thanks to our PowerFull Kids Grant, students enjoyed a small cup of hummus with pretzels and carrots today.
We will now pause for a week of rest, reflection and rejuvenation! Please note that after today our staff will be unavailable until we return on November 18th. Please also note that this is the FIRST day of skating. It is so important to get your skating permission forms completed and indicated if you can volunteer.
Have a wonderful fall break!
Mr. Coffin
Important Dates
November 8- Mom’s Pantry Deadline
November 11- Remembrance Day – No School
November 12-15 Fall Break – No School
November 18 – Skating Starts
November 20 – Photo Retake Day
November 25 – December Hot Lunch Deadline
November 27 – Wellness Afternoon
Mom’s Pantry Fundraiser
Please check the instructions on our website here.
You can shop until you drop, then at checkout choose Robina Baker and type in the student who you are supporting.
Retake Day November 20
Photo Retakes are on Wednesday, November 20, in the morning. If you would like your child to have their photo taken again, please let your teacher know. If your child doesn’t regularly attend on Wednesdays or mornings, you are welcome to bring them in on the morning of November 20 and we will get their picture taken.
The same code for retakes is on the piece of paper that came home with your child on Picture Day.
Skating Starts Soon
November 18-21 and January 13-15 students will be skating at the GFL Twin Arena. Each class will have a half-hour time slot on the ice in which they will be participating in learn-to-skate activities and games that are appropriate for their ability level.
All students must wear:
- CSA approved helmet
- outdoor jackets
- Gloves or mittens
- Ski pants (younger skaters)
December Hot Lunch
You can now order hot lunch for December! Please double-check our calendar to make sure your child is at school or not on a field trip when you order. Please also note that hot lunch is for Mondays & Fridays.
Library Corner
- Scholastic Book Fair – Just an update: We made $5600.00 and as a result we have $2200.00 to spend at Scholastic! Thanks again to everyone who helped us reach our goal!! Lots of new books for the students to be excited about!
- Students are allowed the following number of books:
- Grades K and 1 – 1 book
- Grades 2 and 3 – 2 books
- Grade 4 – 3 books
- Please return the books a week later when it is your student’s library day. Books can be renewed! Just have your child ask me to do that.
- Overdue notices – Please do not be concerned if you receive an overdue notice. These are just reminders and you will not be charged any late fees. Please email me, not your teacher, if you have any questions or concerns about library items. [email protected]
- Amazon Wishlist. We have a wishlist for the library! If you would like to buy one of these books for the library, please don’t forget to have Amazon send us a gift note with your name on it. I like to acknowledge the person who purchased the book. Thanks!
Black Gold School Division
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- Also included are PowerPoint presentations or various types of information that is presented and/or viewed at the regular Board of Trustee Meetings.
Community Information & Events
