September 23rd to September 26th

September is an important month for learning and commemorating the truth of our history with The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th and the CBE Truth and Reconciliation Week. It is a time where we can learn and reflect upon the history of residential schools in our country as well as working to learn, understand and honour Indigenous ways of being, belonging and knowing.

This learning is strongly connected to our social studies curriculum and the learning outcome; recognize how stories of people and events provide multiple perspectives on past events. We used a variety of picture books as a springboard for rich conversations about Alberta's Indigenous people and their experiences. The students learned about the Medicine Wheel and it's importance to Indigenous people. We created our own Medicine Wheels representing our connections to our mind, body, spirit and heart. We then worked on extending our understanding of what a treaty is. Next, we looked at a map of Alberta and identified the Treaties and Regions of our province.

Throughout the week, we explored a variety of Land Acknowledgements and discussed their significance. Students then looked at the significance of the land in their own lives, writing pieces about their favourite place to be on the land and how they can take care of the land. We covered the following I can statements:

I can recognize the influence of diverse Indigenous peoples as inherent to Alberta's culture and identity.

I can write and organize ideas to express myself.

As you explore the images below, have your child share the following:

What is a Treaty?

Why is a Land Acknowledgement important?

What are your personal connections to the land?

What will you do to care for the land?

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May 5th to May 9th

Over the last two weeks, the students have been highly engaged in our gymnastics unit in physical education. They have been exploring a variety of balances and methods of travel, working to challenge themselves to utilize differing levels such as a low balance such as the splits or a high balance on the balls of their feet. They were extremely excited when they entered the gym on Monday and found the equipment set up. They have had the opportunity to try ropes, ladders, beams and bars. It has been wonderful to see how different each student approaches each piece of equipment. Learning Outcomes: I can understand that elements of movement are integrated through various combinations to create movement. I can integrate elements of movement in various physical activities. I can engage in physical activities that are enjoyable or rewarding. Questions to ask your child: What apparatus have you enjoyed the most? (beam, bar, ladder...) Is there an apparatus you have found challenging? What is a...

June 16th to June 20th

It is heard to believe that this was our final week week of the school year. The time has definitely flown past. Despite how close we are to the end of the year, the students have been working incredibly hard his week. We finished up our work in angles in math and the students completed their social studies research on The North West Mounted Police and early settlement in Alberta. Then, they worked to represent their learning in a Google Slideshow. This was a perfect connection to our Western Heritage Day where we enjoyed a pancake breakfast and afternoon of Western themes games with our buddies. We were also incredibly to learn about hoop dancing through a fantastic performance by Jay Genaille.

April 14th to April 17th

In Science, we moved into our next unit of study Earth Systems. We kicked off our unit from an in class learning opportunity. Our guest presenter introduced us to a huge amount of new information as we learned about the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere. We learned all about the Earth’s systems and investigated how their interconnections sustain life on our planet! We discovered how water, sun and air support plants and animals on Earth and the responsibility we share in caring for our resources. We then learned how changes in one system affect or impact the other systems on Earth. The students were excited to create their own three dimensional models showing all four spheres. They cannot wait to bring them home to share with you. A huge thank you to Parent Council for making this presentation possible and to the volunteers who were so generous with their time and energy. We then worked to solidify our learning but taking part in one of the student's favourite activit...

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