Friday, October 4, 2019

Weekly News





Hello Families

·      This week we have been learning about how Terry Fox made a difference in the world even though he was sick and how one person can make a such difference. We also discussed the terrible impact of residential schools on the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and learned about Phyllis Webstad’s Orange Shirt story.
·      Thank you to all our families who were able to join us for the Cappy Smart Community Potluck last night. What a fabulous evening sharing amazing food and conversation with families and students, all kicked off with our children singing together.
·      The Book Fair will continue for one more day on Monday. If you wish to attend, please come into school during the day or send some money with your child to visit the shop.
·      Parent teacher conferences are on October 10th and 11th. Please visit the following link to book an appointment to meet with me. Times are as follows  Thursday: 4:00 – 7:30pm & Friday: 8:00 – 1:00pm   https://portal.cbe.ab.ca/staffinsite/system_tools/student_supports/SIRS/Documents/PowerSchool_Parent_Account_Creation_and_Navigation.pdf-
To create an account https://sis.cbe.ab.ca/ - Parent Login Page 
·      Grade 3 students will be completing the Student Learning Achievement Test on Monday. If you have headphones they can use please send them in with your child. We do have some available in school.
·      There is no school next Friday October 11th; this marks the start of our week Fall break. We return to school on Monday October 21st

Thank you and enjoy the lovely weather this weekend