September 16, 2019

Welcome

It's been a very busy two weeks already - 1. Knowledge Building Circles 2. Letters from household items 3. Write a story from a different perspective 4. Presentations about Canadian historical events which changed our Worldview. Phew! Your children have been working very hard in Grade 8 already.

Communication

If you would like to get in touch with me, please use sskassam@cbe.ab.ca for all correspondence.

Book Orders

I sent home book orders, with students who were interested, last week. Book orders are due on Wednesday, September 25. Orders can be made online at scholastic.ca/canadaclubs (look for Salima Kassam once you've created an account), or your child can bring the form in by the 25th.

Huge Thanks

I really appreciate the effort you have put in to getting the school forms in. This really helps us to be ready when we go on our first walking trip on Wednesday, to Telus Spark.

Interviews

We look forward to meeting many of you later this week during Parent-Teacher Interviews.

Have a wonderful week!

Salima Kassam


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