Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thursday, November 21 & Friday, November 22

Please use the following link to book a conference to talk about your child's learning. We encourage parents and children to come together.  Students are very excited to share their learning.  If you are unable to make it during the scheduled times, please e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to make accommodations.  Conference Booking

As we prepare for our Remembrance Day Assembly on Friday November 8th, students have been asked to practice the poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae. 

Canadians recognize Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, every 11 November at 11 a.m. It marks the end of hostilities during the First World War and an opportunity to recall all those who have served in the nation’s defence.

Please watch the following video with your children and discuss the messages presented. 

What is the purpose of the poem?

What is the message of the poem? 

What differing perspectives are being presented in this video? Why?

What symbols of peace/conflict are presented?

In your opinion, what are the most impactful images or words present in this video? Why do you think so?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8O062egH-U

In Flanders Fields

John McCrae - 1872-1918

In Flanders fields the poppies blow (2)

Between the crosses, row on row, (2)

That mark our place;   (3)

 and in the sky (2)

The larks, still bravely singing, fly (2)

Scarce heard amid the guns below. (3)

We are the Dead. (2)

 Short days ago We lived,  (2)

felt dawn, (2)

saw sunset glow, (2)

Loved (2)

and were loved, (2)

and now we lie (1)

In Flanders fields. (3)

Take up our quarrel with the foe: (2)

To you from failing hands we throw The torch;  (2)

be yours to hold it high. (2)

If ye break faith with us who die (2)

We shall not sleep, (3)

 though poppies grow (2)

  In Flanders fields.

Student Vote - October 21

Thank you to all Grade 6 students who were able to participate in democracy.  Our Connaught polling station witnessed engaged, responsible students who were learning about the democratic process.  Click on student vote to see how schools across the country voted.  

Why is voting important?  Click here to see student responses.  

Growth Mindset

What is a growth mindset? How does it help us learn?
Watch the following videos to learn more:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1CHPnZfFmU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_oqghnxBmY

Survey

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StudentRecessBaseline

Please visit Alberta Education to learn more about what your child will be learning this year.

https://education.alberta.ca/topic-search/?journeyId=16525

Join us for our Terry Fox Run October 4th @ 10:30

I Have a Dream…   

Terry Fox is a Canadian Hero.  He had a dream to run across Canada in what he called The Marathon of Hope with goals of creating cancer awareness and raising money for cancer research.  Connaught School is proud to participate in the 2019 annual Terry Fox run on Friday, October 4^th at 10:30 a.m.  Students have been preparing for this by learning about Terry Fox, his courage and his dream.  Understanding perspective has been the focus of our activities.

All families are welcome for our Terry Fox run day.  You can run/walk with us or cheer us on.  The more the merrier!  

We encourage students to donate a “Twoonie for Terry” or whatever is possible.  Donations can be made at school or online at http://www.terryfox.ca/ConnaughtCommunity.

Students also have an opportunity to start their own fundraising page by using the link above and click “set up my student page” and follow the steps online.

Safety Patrols Training

Students who signed up for AMA Safety Patrols had their training session today.  We will finalize schedules next week and hope to begin patrols Monday, September 30th.  

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Grade 5/6 Team