June 19 - 23, 2023

Hello, Grade 1 Families, 

Learning Outcome: I can appreciate multiple points of view, languages, cultures and experiences within groups and communities. 

June 21st was National Indigenous Peoples Day. We honoured our Indigenous traditions by learning Indigenous games for children. We began by learning "Line Tag" played by the Blackfoot. Children were working on developing skills such as running, chasing and balancing.  The next game we learned was "Tatanka Tatanka" played by the Dakoda women and children. This game was played to mimic their fathers and grandfathers who used to go on the buffalo hunt. This led to a beautiful discussion about Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. This is a wonderful place to visit, explore and learn the history of the jump. 

With our buddies, we read the book "The Giving Tree" and created Metis Dot Art. Ask your child how we created this art.

In music, Ms. Harris shared this lovely song with our students. Tsuaki Marule is a Blackfoot singer singing O' Canada. Students enjoyed it so much, they requested we play it in class as well. 

Thank you for the pleasure of teaching your children this year. I have enjoyed watching them learn to read and write! It is amazing and I am so proud of each child and the progress they have made this year! Wishing you all a wonderful summer and see you in September!

June 12 - 16, 2023

Hello, Grade 1 Families, 

Learning Outcome: I can perform locomotor and non-locomotor activities in alternative environments using a variety of equipment. I can follow physical activity rules and play fair. I can work on a team and listen to and follow directions. I can participate in and attempt challenging movements and activities. 

This week we help Sibbald Summer Games! Every day in PE this week we had a new challenge. We talked about being a good teammate and cheering each other on. We also talked about how we were learning new things, challenging our bodies and brains, and exercising. There were some challenging moments and we are also working on persevering when faced with a challenge instead of giving up. Our Grade 1 class competed against the other Grade 1 class and both Grade 2 classes. It made our learning extra exciting! Some of the challenges were: javelin throwing, torch relays and rubber chicken relays. We had a lot of fun and many laughs. 

Calgary Public Library Ultimate Summer Challenge We had a virtual presentation this week by Calgary Public Library staff who shared information about the Ultimate Summer Challenge. Please see the link for more details. during this presentation, they shared their new stop-motion land acknowledgement. Take a look at it here. It is very cool. 

June 5 - 9, 2023

Hello, Grade 1 Families, 

Learning Outcome: I can appreciate multiple points of view in groups and communities.

Wow! Our students loved Classroom Camping! Our day was filled with wonder and excitement as students designed their tents, wrote about camping, drew camping pictures, built their own campsite and told spooky stories. Check out our photos below! Thank you to the families who donated items to make this day successful. Thank you to the volunteers who helped during the day to ensure we had a smooth and fun experience.