June 23, 2023

Hello Families,

Grade 1 has had another busy week of learning!

National Indigenous Peoples Day

This week we focused on Indigenous Peoples Day. 6We recognized and celebrated the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis across Canada. Thank you to our fabulous Grade 3 students for organizing an informative assembly. 

Through intentional work around the Acknowledgement of the Land, we are able to engage in critical reflection and create personal connections to this important work in many meaningful ways and opportunities.

We would like to acknowledge the traditional territories and oral practices of the Blackfoot Nations, which include the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Tsuut’ina and Stoney Nakoda First Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

We spent the week playing a variety of Indigenous games. Please see below.

* I can follow gym rules and play fair.

* I can recognize my abilities while participating in physical activity. 

Grade 1 Awards Ceremony

A class like this deserves to be celebrated! It was a lovely morning giving and receiving compliments and celebrating a variety of accomplishments. Parents, thank you so much for your thoughtful messages to your children, they were beaming! As you know your children have so many gifts and talents and these awards show a snapshot of who they are. They have all grown in their citizenship, personal development, and character skills this year. Way to go friends! Check out our accomplishments (awards) below:

Henry: Avid Reader Award

Bruce: Good Citizen Award

Grayson: Inquisitive Friend Award

Casen: Stamina Award

Gemma: Good Manners Award

Emilia: Creativity Award

Connor: Funny Friend Award

Kayden: Ray of Sunshine Award

Everly: Future Author Award

Edie: Big Heart Award

Adam: Super Thinker Award

London: Caring Friend Award

Landen: Athletic Friend Award

Charlotte: Great Listener Award

Oliver: Friendly Friend Award

Kendrick: Respectful Friend Award

Addison: Good Decision Maker Award

Gabby: Hard Worker Award

Ava: Happy Helper Award

Madison: Problem Solver Award

Weston: Sweet & Kind Award

Jacob: Socialite Award

Laila: Helping Friend Award

STEM Challenge

This is a cooperative activity that has students work in pairs to save a hapless gummy worm named Fred who has managed to capsize his boat and lose his life preserver.

Working together, students must rescue Fred, turn his boat right side up, and put on his life preserver without hurting Fred or dropping him into the “lake.”
This activity helps students develop teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and fine motor skills.

Ask your child what they did to save Fred? 
How did they work together? 
Did they need to persevere?

Have a wonderful weekend!