May 29 Grade 4 Protected Places Tour (NW)
May 29 June 2 Grade 9 Blue Lake Camp
May 31 Track and Field Day at Foothills Athletic Park
June 2 Professional Development Day
June 5 – 9 Fitset Ninja Obstacle Course for grade 7, 8, and 9 (at school)
June 6 Grade 4/5 Elective Urban Expedition half day
June 5 – 7 Grade 8.3 and 8.4 Writing on Stone
June 7 – 9 Grade 8.1 and 8.2 Writing on Stone
June 7-9 Grade 5 to Circle Square Ranch
June 7 – 15 Grade 7 Artist in Residence – Wakefield Brewster
June 12-13 Grade 4/5 Elective Urban Expedition Overnight
June 13 Grade 8.3 and 8.4 Canoeing and Biking
June 14 Connect Concert and End of Year Barbeque (4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m)
June 15 Grade 8/9 Bike Elective Full Day Trip
June 19 – 21 Grade 4.1 and 4.2 Dinosaur Provincial Park
June 21 – 23 Grade 4.3 and 4.4 Dinosaur Provincial Park
June 20 Grade 9 ELA Part B Provincial Achievement Test
June 20 Last School Council/Parent Society Meeting
June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 22 Grade 6 and 9 Math Part A Provincial Achievement Test
June 22 Grade 8.3 and 8.4 Canoeing and Biking
June 23 Grade 6 and 9 Math Part B Provincial Achievement Test
Jun 26 Grade 8.1 and 8.2 Trip to Elbow Watershed Field Study
Jun 26 Grade 8.3 and 8.4 Trip to Elbow Watershed Field Study
June 26 Grade 6 and 9 Social Studies Provincial Achievement Test
June 26 Volunteer Appreciation Tea 2:00-3:00
June 27 Grade 6 and 9 Science Provincial Achievement Test
Jun 27 Grade 9 Stage Walk 6:00 pm -7:30 pm
Jun 28 Grade 9 Graduation Fun Day – Calaway Park
June 29 Last day of classes
June 30 Appeals Day
Who makes class lists?
Teachers who have worked with students for the full year and understand the dynamics of these individuals in a learning setting make class lists. Our Education Assistants and comp/PE team are also involved to share what they have observed. Designing class lists is a highly complex process that takes considerable amount of time and care.
What is the process for making class lists?
We prioritize learning when considering class lists. There is a considerable amount of work involved in creating balanced classes that takes into consideration learning needs, social and emotional needs, gender balance and friendship requests.
-Students request 5 individuals for their class next year and we aim to have at least one in their class.
-In the rare circumstance that a parent has put forward a request, the student’s friendship request is not always able to be accommodated.
We value the notion that changing classes is an opportunity for students to broaden their friendship base and understand that the beginning of the year can be a time of adjustment and transition that comes with a range of emotions. Teachers work to build community with intention in the first part of the school year and it is exciting to see friendships develop over the course of a year.
What can I do to support this process?
Parents can help students understand the opportunity to develop life skills in being in new settings with different people. It is important to help support students in building a broad number of friendships and acquaintances across a grade, particularly when our students move on to a variety of high schools. Reaching out to a teacher when you child is struggling to develop new friendships can help our staff be aware to create opportunities to foster new connections.
Connect’s End of Year BBQ is BACK and we’re celebrating with an outdoor concert! All family members can join and ALUMNI students are welcome too – please help spread the word!
Have a wonderful week, Connect!
Shannon Bennett
Principal
Shashi Shergill
Assistant Principal
Andrea Friesen
Assistant Principal
