Step Into 2nd Grade With Ms. Hayes

 Hello Families, We have had another learning-filled week at Andrew Sibbald School. Social Studies (Orange Shirt Day) * I can appreciate multiple points of view, languages, cultures, and experiences within groups and communities. We are committed to helping staff and students deepen their understanding of Indigenous cultures at Andrew Sibbald School. Our school has committed to acknowledging and supporting the TRC's Calls to Action. Using the Wholistic Lifelong Learning Framework, we committed to building staff and student capacity for intellectual understanding, empathy, and mutual respect. We are committed to: Building our collective understanding through stories and picture books. Encouraging holistic teaching and learning to thrive while learning from the land in our learning grounds and nearby Fish Creek Park. Creating a cultural space and a Season Museum to honor the work and our commitment to truth and reconciliation.  Thank you to our fabulous Grade 5 students who...

Hello Families, We had another fantastic week in Grade 2! Thank you so much to all of the families who joined us for conferences. Important Dates September 26th   Terry Fox Run September 28th  Observance of Orange Shirt Day at Andrew Sibbald (wear orange shirts)  September 29th  No school for staff or students (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)   October 2nd  K-6 photo day   October 3rd  K-6 photo day   October 4th  Parent Association Casino Fundraiser   October 5th  Parent Association Casino Fundraiser  October 5th  Apple Fundraiser pick-up at school (until 5:45 p.m.)  October 9th  Thanksgiving Day, no school for staff or students   October 11th  School Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.  Seasons Museum This week our "Seasons Museum" opened in the Learning Commons. The museum will promote thinking around, "What does the land teach us throughout the seasons?" These explor...

Hello Families,  We have had a wonderful week in Grade Two! Conferences: September 21st and 22nd We look forward to welcoming you to our Meet the Teacher Conferences on September 21st from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, September 22nd from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To accommodate conferences, there is no school for kindergarten students on Thursday, September 21st, and no school for K–6 students on Friday, September 22nd. Information will be communicated soon about booking your individual 15-minute conference through your MyCBE PowerSchool account.  Meet the Teacher Conferences provide an opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with their child’s teacher in the first few weeks of school and share parent perspectives around their children’s academic and social development, as well as share hopes and goals for the school year.    Power of One This week, students explored the "Power of One" book more closely. We learned about empathy and kindness and sh...

Hello Families, Welcome back! We have had a fantastic week in Grade Two!  This week we have focused on kindness, classroom routines, and transitions. Students were eager to see one another and were very excited to share about their fabulous summers. Conferences – September 21st and 22nd   We look forward to welcoming you to our Meet the Teacher Conferences on September 21st from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, September 22nd from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. To accommodate conferences, there is no school for kindergarten students on Thursday, September 21st, and no school for K-6 students on Friday, September 22nd. Information will be communicated soon about booking your individual 15-minute conference through your MyCBE PowerSchool account.  Meet the Teacher Conferences allow an opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with their child’s teacher in the first few weeks of school and share parent perspectives around their children’s academic and social development as well a...