November 15, 2019

Update:

Full speed ahead with the Renaissance Faire project. I'm impressed with the tremendous on task actions of everyone.

Here are the three reflection questions you need to answer for the third page of your project duotang:

1. How effective was your artifact design compared to the making of it? Any challenges?
2. How has the 'making' process been going?
3. What's your plan for next week in relation to: artifact, display and costume?

The quiz on main idea and sentence types will be returned early next week. We did more work around these two concepts this week and there have been some breakthroughs!

Things you might like to see from your child:
a. Renaissance investigation questions and research
b. Main idea exit tickets
c. Sentence worksheets
d. News article exit tickets

This week we also headed to Ralph Klein Park to complete a water study and develop a stronger understanding of how this man made wetland support sending cleaner water downstream.

Next Week:

Monday - RF reflections completed
Thursday/Friday - Parent-Teacher Interviews (no school for students on Thursday pm and Friday)

Have an awesome weekend!

Dare to Care Program (students and parents):

December 12, 12:00-2:50

GRADE 7-9 | TACKLE BULLYING

Middle School and High School can be a very challenging time for students. For many students, there is an adjustment to a higher level of academic, athletic, and social expectation.  Students are entering puberty at different rates and the accompanying hormones can fuel many emotions.  The need to find social connections and assert independence influences can have great impact on relationships and the dynamics of a school community.

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The Tackle Bullying program for Jr. High School addresses the common issues that affect young teens by challenging them to think outside themselves and to be mindful of their role in influencing school culture and the mental well-being of the all stakeholders.

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The ½ day presentation is very interactive and designed to challenge students’ view of the world around them. Topics covered include:

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• The difference between normal conflict and true bullying behavior
• Social Labelling
• Cyberbullying
• Peer Isolation
• Resilient Behavior
• Team Work

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Students are given a guideline on how to manage adverse social situations, including bullying, in a direct effective manner.

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Facilitator:  Randy Chevrier is a 3 time CFL Grey Cup Champion, Teacher, and current Calgary Firefighter. Randy’s Tackle Bullying program will leave a profound impact on students and staff.  He brings a wealth of knowledge from his sporting, teaching and firefighting background. He relates stories several stories and anecdotes from his career that relate to the topics covered and presents them in a way that inspires and motivates students to become their best selves.

December 4, 6:30 - 9:00

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT: BULLY PROOFING YOUR CHILD

All parents want their children to be happy and successful.  Finding out that your child is having problems because of bullying, either at school or online (cyber-bullying), can be an upsetting and stressful experience. Bullying behaviour is not always easy for adults or children to recognize or define. A fight between friends or siblings or rough play between children with equal power is conflict, not bullying. Bullying is when a person or group of people repeatedly and intentionally use their power to hurt, embarrass, threaten or exclude another person.

Participants in the 2.5 hour Parent Information Night will learn about the scope of the problem in schools/sports today as well as the difference between normal peer conflict and bullying. Tips and guidelines will be provided so parents can help their children make positive choices both on-line with social media and other technology and in their daily face to face interaction. To conclude the evening, parents will also learn six, non-reactive life skills. Since it is likely that all children/youth will experience some form of bullying or cyberbullying at least once during their school career, parents will be able to reinforce these skills at home and, as a result, children will feel more confident and competent in dealing with bullying situations.

                           

The Dare to Care program is the recipient of the coveted Imagine Canada award and was recently awarded the Government of Alberta Inspiration Award for Leadership in Bully Prevention.

All parents are strongly encouraged to attend.