What an amazing day! Our wonderful students did an outstanding job performing at the assembly this morning. Thank you to all the parents who were able to come out and watch our class share their learning. The wall story we read this morning, comes from our work with Miriam Trehearne, Literacy Specialist. All staff at Ken Taylor have been working closely with Miriam, to strengthen our literacy strategies to support our learners. Wall stories are a proven way to develop oral language and comprehension, while strengthening their reading and writing skills!
If you were not able to watch the performance, please feel free to contact me at sibrar@cbe.ab.ca to set up a time for you to come in and view it. Unfortunately due to some students not having third party clearance, I am unable to upload the video online.
Reminders
- Tonight is Movie Night!
- This is our last weekend to vote for $50,000 towards the playground! Share with all your family members and on social media! http://hitmenhockey.com/community-restoration-program-voting
- Assembly performance by Steve Harmer (Magician) on Monday at 1pm
- May 8 - Teacher's Pet in-school field trip for Mrs. Brar and Ms. Bakkan's class
- Link to Important May dates: http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b198/pdfs/calendar-may.pdf
Thanks,
Mrs. Brar
Friday, April 28, 2017
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Volunteers Needed!
Dear Parents, On May 8 and 9, all grade one students will be participating in an in-school field trip. Here is what they will be participating in...
Let’s build a zoo!
Working in groups, students will explore a variety of materials and fasteners as they construct zoo enclosures. Students will also construct their own 3D animal and will take the entire project home. Join our zookeeper on this building adventure!
Our class will be participating in the program on May 8th in the morning and we will require 4 parent volunteers to help us during this time. The time commitment would be 2 hours (9-11) and all volunteers must have CBE clearance. If you think you would be able to help us during this time, please email me at sibrar@cbe.ab.ca
Reminders
- Assembly Friday at 8:30 am! Ms. Bakkan's and Mrs. Brar's classes are presenting and have been working hard!!!
- Movie night is Friday evening - we're watching The Secret Life of Pets!
- Students have been asking for Scholastic forms so they have been sent home - please send them to Mrs. Brar if you wish to purchase anything
Thank you,
Simmy Brar
Friday, April 21, 2017
Today we started practiced our song and dance for the assembly! Our class, along with Mrs. Brar's class and the grade 3 students, will be presenting some of our learning on Friday, April 28th at 8:30am. All parents are welcome! The assembly should take about 30-45 minutes (start to end). Please come watch us show off our reading skills and share a song and dance about the season of Spring!
Volunteers Needed!
Dear Parents, On May 8 and 9, all grade one students will be participating in an in-school field trip. Here is what they will be participating in...
Let’s build a zoo!
Working in groups, students will explore a variety of materials and fasteners as they construct zoo enclosures. Students will also construct their own 3D animal and will take the entire project home. Join our zookeeper on this building adventure!
Our class will be participating in the program on May 8th in the morning and we will require 4 parent volunteers to help us during this time. The time commitment would be 2 hours (9-11) and all volunteers must have CBE clearance. If you think you would be able to help us during this time, please email me at sibrar@cbe.ab.ca
Reminders
- Order fun lunch for your child at healthyhunger.ca - Wednesday is fun lunch
- vote for Kenneth D. Taylor and share this link with all of your family and friends! You can vote up to 4 times per device per day! http://hitmenhockey.com/community-restoration-program-voting
- Friday (April 28) is movie day!
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Student-Led Conferences:
Student-Led Conferences:
Just a friendly reminder, Student-Led Conferences will be
taking place on Monday, April 17th.
This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to share the
fabulous work that they have been working on over the past couple of
months. You child will share a piece of
writing, read to you and demonstrate some of their math skills.
During this time, teachers will be available to answer your
questions. As per the e-mail previously
sent by the school, if you require a private conversation with your child’s
teacher please contact them directly.
Have a fabulous long weekend and see you on Monday!
Monday, April 10, 2017
Tomorrow's Field Trip
Dear Parents,
Tomorrow is our trip to the Calgary Zoo! We are expected to leave the school by 8:15 by bus and return back to the school around 2:00pm.
Please note that the weather forecast shows possibility for rain
and flurries. https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca
Please support your child in being prepared for the weather
changes by dressing in layers, wearing a hat, gloves, boots and a
warm jacket.
Students will need to bring:
1. A snack and lunch
2. Water bottle
3. An umbrella that fits in their backpack or poncho (both optional)
Volunteers, please sign into the office in the morning and meet in
the project centre (across from Mrs. Witczak and Ms. Bakkan's classrooms) at
8:00am for a quick meeting.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
April 02-06
Dear Families,
Welcome back to school!
Important Dates for April:
-Apr 11th – Grade 1 Zoo Field trip
-Apr 12th - School Council 6:30 pm
-Apr 14th – Good Friday – no school
-Apr 17th – Student-Led Conferences
Power Words for this Week:
-may
-play
-get
-made
-part
Please ask your child what words rhyme with "may/play" and "get." We realized today, if we can read and spell "get," we can read and spell 10 more new words!!!
Home Reading:Yay!!! (Yay rhymes with may ;)
On Friday, students will be coming home with Home Reading books and instructions. Students are encouraged to continue using RazKids as well.
Calgary Zoo Field Trip:
We are maxed out for volunteers. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in volunteering! This field trip will be helping us kick-off our "Needs of Plants and Animals" unit for Science. We will also be writing both fiction and non-fiction about the animals we visit.
Walking Field Trip: (Photos to Come)
Today, both 1C and 1D (Bakkan/Brar) went on a short walking field trip around the school grounds to observe shapes in our community. Students were surprised to see shapes everywhere.
Thank you for standing back and allowing the teachers to hand the students off to their designated pick-up person at the end of the day. We appreciate the support.
Enjoy the Spring weather this evening!
Ms. Bakkan
Welcome back to school!
Important Dates for April:
-Apr 11th – Grade 1 Zoo Field trip
-Apr 12th - School Council 6:30 pm
-Apr 14th – Good Friday – no school
-Apr 17th – Student-Led Conferences
Power Words for this Week:
-may
-play
-get
-made
-part
Please ask your child what words rhyme with "may/play" and "get." We realized today, if we can read and spell "get," we can read and spell 10 more new words!!!
Home Reading:Yay!!! (Yay rhymes with may ;)
On Friday, students will be coming home with Home Reading books and instructions. Students are encouraged to continue using RazKids as well.
Calgary Zoo Field Trip:
We are maxed out for volunteers. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in volunteering! This field trip will be helping us kick-off our "Needs of Plants and Animals" unit for Science. We will also be writing both fiction and non-fiction about the animals we visit.
Walking Field Trip: (Photos to Come)
Today, both 1C and 1D (Bakkan/Brar) went on a short walking field trip around the school grounds to observe shapes in our community. Students were surprised to see shapes everywhere.
Thank you for standing back and allowing the teachers to hand the students off to their designated pick-up person at the end of the day. We appreciate the support.
Enjoy the Spring weather this evening!
Ms. Bakkan
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