Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Cozy Comfy Day

Reminders

  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate, please bring them to the school.
  • There is no school on Friday. Classes will resume January 9, 2020.
Ask me about
  • Winter Assembly
  • Cozy Comfy Day
  • Choir Performance

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Reading Garden

Reminders

  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate, please bring them to the school.
  • Tomorrow, December 18 is Cozy Comfy Day! You are welcome to join if you wish, and if you do, please come to school dressed in your pajamas, or your sweats, or a onesie – whatever is cozy and comfy for you! Also bear in mind that it is winter so you will still need appropriate coats, boots, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. Please leave teddy bears, stuffies, and blankets at home where they are safe.
  • Gym classes have begun an exploration outside using snowshoes. Please remember to dress for the weather each day - including warm coats, snow pants, gloves, hats and scarves.
  • There is no school on Friday. Classes will resume January 9, 2020.
Ask me about
  • Social Studies research and Alberta's identity.
  • Reading Garden

Friday, December 13, 2019

Zip Zap Zop

Reminders

  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate, please bring them to the school.
  • Winter Celebration ⛄ was a success! Thank you for coming and celebrating with your family, and making a snowman suncatcher.
  • Wednesday December 18 is Cozy Comfy Day. You are welcome to join if you wish, and if you do, please come to school dressed in your pajamas, or your sweats, or a onesie – whatever is cozy and comfy for you! Also bear in mind that it is winter so you will still need appropriate coats, boots, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. Please leave teddy bears, stuffies, and blankets at home where they are safe.
  • Gym classes have begun an exploration outside using snowshoes. Please remember to dress for the weather each day - including warm coats, snow pants, gloves, hats and scarves.
  • Grade 3 students have math homework due on Monday (pages 45 and 47)
Ask me about
  • Treats, Zip Zap Zop, Buddies

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Decorating

Reminders

  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate, please bring them to the school.
  • Winter Celebration ⛄ is tonight. Please arrive anytime between 6:30-7:00pm and join us in the classroom of the youngest child for a winter craft. Also bring a camera to the gym for a photo booth. We are also accepting donations of NEW mittens and socks for Calgarians in need.
  • Wednesday December 18 is Cozy Comfy Day. You are welcome to join if you wish, and if you do, please come to school dressed in your pajamas, or your sweats, or a onesie – whatever is cozy and comfy for you! Also bear in mind that it is winter so you will still need appropriate coats, boots, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. Please leave teddy bears, stuffies, and blankets at home where they are safe.
  • Gym classes have begun an exploration outside using snowshoes. Please remember to dress for the weather each day - including warm coats, snow pants, gloves, hats and scarves.
  • Grade 3 students have math homework due on Monday (pages 45 and 47)
Ask me about
  • Decorating

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Identity

Reminders

  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate, please bring them to the school.
  • Winter Celebration ⛄ is tomorrow. Please arrive anytime between 6:30-7:00pm and join us in the classroom of the youngest child for a winter craft. Also bring a camera to the gym for a photo booth. We are also accepting donations of NEW mittens and socks for Calgarians in need.
  • Wednesday December 18 is Cozy Comfy Day. You are welcome to join if you wish, and if you do, please come to school dressed in your pajamas, or your sweats, or a onesie – whatever is cozy and comfy for you! Also bear in mind that it is winter so you will still need appropriate coats, boots, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. Please leave teddy bears, stuffies, and blankets at home where they are safe.
  • Gym classes have begun an exploration outside using snowshoes. Please remember to dress for the weather each day - including warm coats, snow pants, gloves, hats and scarves.
Ask me about
  • Identity

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Tsuu T'ina

Reminders

  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate, please bring them to the school.
  • Winter Celebration ⛄ is this Thursday, December 12. Please arrive anytime between 6:30-7:00pm and join us in the classroom of the youngest child for a winter craft. Also bring a camera to the gym for a photo booth. We are also accepting donations of NEW mittens and socks for Calgarians in need.
  • Wednesday December 18 is Cozy Comfy Day. You are welcome to join if you wish, and if you do, please come to school dressed in your pajamas, or your sweats, or a onesie – whatever is cozy and comfy for you! Also bear in mind that it is winter so you will still need appropriate coats, boots, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. Please leave teddy bears, stuffies, and blankets at home where they are safe.
  • Starting tomorrow gym classes will begin an exploration outside using snowshoes. Please remember to dress for the weather each day - including warm coats, gloves, hats and scarves.
Ask me about
  • Social Studies - Tsuu T'ina

Friday, December 6, 2019

Kindergarten Buddies

Reminders

  • Taradale parent council is still selling Deal Decks. contact taradaleparentcouncil@gmail.com to purchase one.
  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate. Please bring them to the school.
  • Winter Celebration ⛄ is on the evening of December 12. Please arrive anytime between 6:30-7:00pm and join us in the classroom of the youngest child for a winter craft. Also bring a camera to the gym for a photo booth. We are also accepting donations of NEW mittens and socks for Calgarians in need.
Ask me about
  • Kindergarten Buddies

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Math Activities

Reminders

  • Taradale parent council is still selling Deal Decks. contact taradaleparentcouncil@gmail.com to purchase one.
  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate. Please bring them to the school.
  • Winter Celebration ⛄ is on the evening of December 12. Please arrive anytime between 6:30-7:00pm and join us in the classroom of the youngest child for a winter craft. Also bring a camera to the gym for a photo booth. We are also accepting donations of NEW mittens and socks for Calgarians in need. 
Ask me about
  • My Google slideshow
  • Grade 4 learning multiplication
  • Grade 3 counting snap cubes

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Winter Celebration

Reminders

  • Taradale parent council is still selling Deal Decks. contact taradaleparentcouncil@gmail.com to purchase one.
  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate. Please bring them to the school.
  • Winter Celebration ⛄ is on the evening of December 12. Please arrive anytime between 6:30-7:00pm and join us in the classroom of the youngest child for a winter craft. Also bring a camera to the gym for a photo booth. We are also accepting donations of NEW mittens and socks for Calgarians in need. 
Ask me about
  • My Google slideshow

Monday, December 2, 2019

Warm Day

Reminders

  • Taradale parent council is still selling Deal Decks. contact taradaleparentcouncil@gmail.com to purchase one.
  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate. Please bring them to the school.
Ask me about
  • A warm recess. Finally!

Friday, November 29, 2019

My googles slides

Reminders

  • Taradale parent council is still selling Deal Decks. contact taradaleparentcouncil@gmail.com to purchase one.
  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate. Please bring them to the school.
  • home reading book exchange on Monday.
Ask me about
  • My Impact
  • Buddies
  • My google slides

Thursday, November 28, 2019

My Impact

Reminders

  • Taradale parent council is still selling Deal Decks. contact taradaleparentcouncil@gmail.com to purchase one.
  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate. Please bring them to the school.
  • 12:15pm dismissal tomorrow.
Ask me about
  • My Impact

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Google Accounts

Reminders

  • Taradale parent council is still selling Deal Decks. contact taradaleparentcouncil@gmail.com to purchase one.
  • We are collecting food for the food drive. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate. Please bring them to the school.
  • The December/January calendar was sent home today.
Ask me about
  • Google accounts

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Artifacts exploration

Reminders

Ask me about
  • Artifacts exploration

Monday, November 25, 2019

Sorting Waste and Lockdown

Reminders

  • Thank you to those who came to Student-Led Conferences. It was great to see so much support.
  • Picture retake orders are due tomorrow.
  • Taradale parent council is still selling Deal Decks. contact taradaleparentcouncil@gmail.com to purchase one. 
Ask me about

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Deal Deck

Reminders

  • Book Student-Led conferences online. Conferences are on November 21 and 22.
  • No school on Friday for Student-Led Conferences.
  • There will be a book fair at conferences in the library.
  • A letter about our Deal Deck fundraiser was sent home today.
Ask me about
  • Sorting at the landfill

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Artifacts

Reminders

  • Book Student-Led conferences online. Conferences are on November 21 and 22.
  • No school on Friday for Student-Led Conferences.
Ask me about
  • Book orders
  • Artifacts in the learning commons

Monday, November 18, 2019

CTF

Reminders

  • Book Student-Led conferences online. Conferences are on November 21 and 22.
  • No school on Friday for Student-Led Conferences.
Ask me about
  • CTF

Friday, November 15, 2019

Auction

Reminders
  • Book Student-Led conferences online. Conferences are on November 21 and 22.
  • Home reading book exchange on Monday.
Ask me about
    • Poppies
    • Auction

    Thursday, November 14, 2019

    Infinity Card

    Reminders.
    • Book Student-Led conferences online. Conferences are on November 21 and 22.
    • 12:15pm dismissal tomorrow.
    Ask me about
      • Infinity card

      Wednesday, November 13, 2019

      Woodruff Bucks

      Reminders.
      • Book Student-Led conferences online. Conferences are on November 21 and 22.
      Ask me about
        • Woodruff Bucks

        Tuesday, November 12, 2019

        Winn-Dixie Letters

        Reminders.
        • Book Student-Led conferences online. Conferences are on November 21 and 22.
        Ask me about
          • Winn-Dixie letters

          Friday, November 8, 2019

          Remembrance Day Ceremony

          Reminders.
          • Book Student-Led conferences online. Conferences are on November 21 and 22.
          • No school on Monday for Remembrance Day.
          Ask me about
            • Remembrance Day ceremony

            Thursday, November 7, 2019

            Fire Drill Today

            Reminders.
            • Book Student-Led conferences online.
            • Thank you for dressing for the weather. The kids look warm head to toe.
            • 12:15pm dismissal tomorrow.
            • Remembrance Day ceremony is tomorrow.
            • No school on Monday for Remembrance Day.
            Ask me about
              • Fire Drill today. 3rd time's a charm

              Wednesday, November 6, 2019

              Snowy Race

              Reminders.
              • Book Student-Led conferences online starting tonight at 6:00 pm. 
              • Thank you for dressing for the weather. The kids look warm head to toe.
              Ask me about
                • Race around the soccer field

                Tuesday, November 5, 2019

                Defending Packaging

                Reminders.
                • Book Student-Led conferences online. More information was sent home today.
                • Thank you for dressing for the weather. The kids look warm head to toe.
                Ask me about
                  • Defending packaging

                  Monday, November 4, 2019

                  Peace is...

                  Reminders
                  • Grade 3 students have math homework (pgs 19 & 21) and a test tomorrow.
                  • The November calendar was sent home today.
                  • Thank you for dressing for the weather. The kids look warm head to toe.
                  Ask me about
                    • Peace is...

                    Thursday, October 31, 2019

                    Halloween

                    Reminders
                    • Please see the Taradale School website for information about Halloween. Please continue to bring healthy snacks.
                    • There is no school on tomorrow for students.
                    Ask Me About
                    • Decorating pumpkins

                    Wednesday, October 30, 2019

                    B-Ball

                    Reminders
                    • If you haven't sent in $7 for the field trip, please send it in.
                    • Remember to dress for the weather. Wear warm coats, gloves, hats, boots, and snow pants.
                    • Please see the Taradale School website for information about Halloween. Students are invited to wear a costume for the full day if they would like to. Please come dressed in the costume if you choose to wear one. Please leave masks and other accessories, that might get lost, at home. Please continue to bring healthy snacks.
                    • There is no school on Friday for students.
                    • If you have any clean egg cartons, please send them in for a Halloween activity tomorrow.
                    Ask Me About
                    • Evaluating packaging - pros and cons
                    • Intramural basketball at lunch
                    • CTF

                    Tuesday, October 29, 2019

                    Measurement

                    Reminders
                    • If you haven't sent in $7 for the field trip, please send it in.
                    • Remember to dress for the weather. Wear warm coats, gloves, hats, boots, and snow pants.
                    • Please see the Taradale School website for information about Halloween. Students are invited to wear a costume for the full day if they would like to. Please come dressed in the costume if you choose to wear one. Please leave masks and other accessories that might get lost at home. Please continue to bring healthy snacks.
                    • There is no school on Friday for students.
                    • School Council is tonight at 6:15pm
                    Ask Me About
                    • Comparing measurements and referents.

                    Monday, October 28, 2019

                    Indoor recess

                    Reminders
                    • If you haven't sent in $7 for the field trip, please send it in.
                    • Remember to dress for the weather. Wear warm coats, gloves, hats, boots, and snow pants.
                    • Please see the Taradale School website for information about Halloween. Students are invited to wear a costume for the full day if they would like to. Please leave masks and other accessories at home. Please continue to bring healthy snacks. 
                    Ask Me About
                    • Indoor recess

                    Wednesday, October 23, 2019

                    Student Vote Results

                    Reminders
                    • If you haven't sent in $7 for the field trip, please send it in.
                    • Grade 4 students have math homework.
                    Ask Me About

                    Tuesday, October 22, 2019

                    Student Vote, Ancient Measurement

                    Reminders
                    • If you haven't sent in $7 for the field trip, please send it in. 
                    Ask Me About

                    Thursday, October 10, 2019

                    Landfill Field Trip

                    Reminders
                    • There is no school tomorrow.
                    • Fall break is next week. Classes resume October 21. Have a great break with your families.
                    Ask Me About
                    • Our trip to the landfill. It was awesome, stinky, and interactive. Thank you volunteers for coming and making the trip possible.

                    Wednesday, October 9, 2019

                    Field Trip Tomorrow!

                    Reminders
                    • The landfill trip is tomorrow! Each student needs to bring their forms BEFORE they can go.
                    • Remember to dress for the weather, and don't forget to bring:
                      • Snack
                      • Lunch
                      • Water bottle
                      • Coat
                      • Mitts
                      • Hat
                      • Boots or outdoor shoes
                    Ask Me About
                    • Worm bin

                    Tuesday, October 8, 2019

                    Forms BEFORE Field Trip

                    Reminders
                    • Please return field trip forms plus $7 as soon as possible. We go to the landfill on Thursday! Each student needs to bring their forms BEFORE they can go.
                    Ask Me About
                    • Letters to long-lost mama

                    Friday, October 4, 2019

                    Jack Johnson - The 3 R's

                    Reminders
                    • Please return field trip forms plus $7 as soon as possible.
                    • Home reading book exchange on Monday.
                    Ask Me About
                    • Buddies
                    • Jack Johnson - The 3 R's

                    Thursday, October 3, 2019

                    Safe, Serious, Silent

                    Reminders
                    • A letter and forms regarding the field trip were sent home. Please return the forms plus $7 as soon as possible.
                    • 12:15pm dismissal tomorrow.
                    Ask Me About
                    • Safe, Serious, Silent

                    Wednesday, October 2, 2019

                    Wonkey Donkey

                    Reminders
                    • We are going to the Shepard landfill on October 10.  If you have your police clearance and are interested in volunteering for the trip, please let Mr. Woodruff know as soon as possible at jdwoodruff@cbe.ab.ca.
                    • A letter and forms regarding the field trip were sent home today. Please return the forms plus $7 as soon as possible.
                    Ask Me About
                    • Wonkey Donkey

                    Tuesday, October 1, 2019

                    Joy of Fitness

                    Reminders
                    • We are going to the Shepard landfill on October 10.  If you have your police clearance and are interested in volunteering for the trip, please let Mr. Woodruff know as soon as possible at jdwoodruff@cbe.ab.ca.
                    • Grade 4 students have math homework - pages 40-41.
                    • Remember to dress for the weather. Bring gloves, boots and hats when there is snow.
                    • Joy of  Fitness forms were sent home today
                    Ask Me About
                    • Assembly

                    Monday, September 30, 2019

                    Orange Shirt Day

                    Reminders
                    • We are planning a trip to the Shepard landfill on October 10, and we are looking for volunteers to join us on our field trip. If you are interested, please let Mr. Woodruff know as soon as possible at jdwoodruff@cbe.ab.ca.
                    • Grade 3 students have math homework - page 17.
                    • Remember to dress for the weather. Bring gloves, boots and hats when there is snow.
                    • We got new home reading books today.
                    Ask Me About

                    Friday, September 27, 2019

                    Terry Fox Run

                    Reminders
                    • Orange Shirt Day is Monday, September 30.
                    • We are planning a trip to the Shepard landfill on October 10, and we are looking for volunteers to join us on our field trip. If you are interested, please let Mr. Woodruff know as soon as possible at jdwoodruff@cbe.ab.ca.
                    • Grade 4 students have math homework - all questions except 9 and 10.
                    • Remember to dress for the weather. Fall has begun and it is starting to get colder outside.
                    Ask Me About
                    • Zip Zap Zop
                    • Terry Fox Run

                    Thursday, September 26, 2019

                    iPad Research

                    Reminders
                    • The Terry Fox run is tomorrow. Please bring your donations to school any time.
                    • Orange Shirt Day is Monday, September 30.
                    • We are planning a trip to the Shepard landfill on October 10, and we are looking for volunteers to join us on our field trip. If you are interested, please let Mr. Woodruff know as soon as possible at jdwoodruff@cbe.ab.ca.
                    • Grade 4 students have math homework - all questions except 9 and 10.
                    • Remember to dress for the weather. Fall has begun and it is starting to get colder outside.
                    Ask Me About
                    • iPad research.

                    Wednesday, September 25, 2019

                    Chaos in the pet store

                    Reminders
                    • The Terry Fox run is this Friday, September 27. Please bring your donations to school any time.
                    • Orange Shirt Day is Monday, September 30.
                    • We are planning a trip to the Shepard landfill on October 10, and we are looking for volunteers to join us on our field trip. If you are interested, please let Mr. Woodruff know as soon as possible at jdwoodruff@cbe.ab.ca.
                    • A notice about volunteers was sent home today.
                    Ask Me About
                    • Chaos in the pet store in Because of Winn-Dixie.

                    Tuesday, September 24, 2019

                    Mold Research

                    Reminders
                    • The Terry Fox run is this Friday, September 27. Please bring your donations to school any time.
                    • Orange Shirt Day is September 30.
                    • We are planning a trip to the landfill on October 10, and we are looking for volunteers to join us on our field trip. If you are interested, please let Mr. Woodruff know as soon as possible at jdwoodruff@cbe.ab.ca
                    • School Council meeting is tonight at 6:15pm.
                    Ask Me About
                    • Mold research

                    Monday, September 23, 2019

                    Looking for Volunteers

                    Reminders
                    • Thank you for coming to conferences on Thursday and Friday. It was nice to see so many supportive parents with their children.
                    • The Terry Fox run is this Friday, September 27. Please bring your donations to school.
                    • Orange Shirt Day is September 30.
                    • We are planning a trip to the landfill on October 10, and we are looking for volunteers to join us on our field trip. If you are interested, please let Mr. Woodruff know as soon as possible.
                    Ask Me About
                    • Decomposition video

                    Thursday, September 19, 2019

                    Bananagrams🍌

                    Reminders
                    • Parent/Teacher Conferences are tonight and tomorrow. You can still book online.
                    • There is no school on Friday. Friday will be conferences all day.
                    • Please fill out and return Student Demographic Packages if you have not done so yet. We are still waiting on a couple.
                    • Grade 3 students have math homework -  Page 13.
                    • A Terry Fox Run notice was sent home today.
                    Ask Me About

                    Wednesday, September 18, 2019

                    Venn Diagrams

                    Reminders
                    • Parent/Teacher Conferences are tomorrow and Friday. Please book online.
                    • There is school as usual tomorrow, with conferences in the evening. There is no school on Friday. Friday will be conferences all day.
                    •  Please fill out and return Student Demographic Packages if you have not done so yet. We are still waiting on a few.
                    • Grade 3 students have math homework -  Page 13 question 1 only. 
                    Ask Me About
                    • Venn Diagrams
                    • Writing picture prompt

                    Monday, September 16, 2019

                    Book Orders 📚

                    Reminders
                    • Parent/Teacher Conferences are this Thursday and Friday. Please book online.
                    •  Please fill out and return Student Demographic Packages if you have not done so yet. We are still waiting on a few.
                    • Book orders were sent home today. order online, or bring orders to school. 📚
                    Ask Me About
                    • Birthday treat
                    • New student today.

                    Friday, September 13, 2019

                    Drill Sergeant Chicken

                    Reminders
                    • Parent/Teacher Conferences are September 19th and 20th. Please book online.
                    •  Please fill out and return Student Demographic Packages if you have not done so yet. We are still waiting on a few.
                    • School picture orders are due on Monday.
                    Ask Me About
                    • Drill Sergeant Chicken