WELCOME TO GRADE SIX

WE HAVE HAD A WONDERFUL START TO THE YEAR Emphasis on respect Ourselves Classmates Staff School community Students are all encouraged to put forth their very best effort. Students are encouraged to attempt to solve their problems independently. Catholic values are integrated within every aspect of our school day.

COMMUNICATION Regular communication between home and school is extremely important. Agendas (daily) Phone Calls – 780-477-3372 E-mails – Susan.Stolte@ecsd.net Classroom Newsletter (available monthly on classroom website) Classroom website – www.stleograde6.weebly.com Demonstration of Learning Please make sure that if at any time you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. If concerns arise in the classroom, I will take time to work with your son or daughter and will involve you at home for support.

PROVINCIAL ACHIEVEMENT TESTS (PATs) Alberta Education Curriculum FAQ for Parents Castle Rock Key books June is review month! Don’t fall behind Quest A+

Curriculum at a Glance Check out important information such as Curriculum at a Glance and provincial achievement test (PAT) bulletins on our classroom website. stleograde6.weebly.com/Home/PAT Info This can also be found on the Alberta Education website: https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/g radeataglance/grade6.pdf Show how to locate this and show curriculum at a glance

CAMP WARWA The Grade 6 Class will be going on an overnight camping trip to Camp Warwa May 17-18, 2018. “What to Bring” list will be coming home in April. On this field trip, no electronics are permitted. In the event of any behaviour issues, a parent or guardian must be available to come pick up their child from the camping site. (Near Darwell, AB ~ 1 hour west of Edmonton). The cost of this field trip will be $15 (not $3). Fundraising Chocolate Sales starting soon! Please sign the sheet on the door before you leave acknowledging that you have been informed of the overnight camping trip.

Field Trips We will participate in out-of-school as well as in-school field trips this year. Please ensure that you return the field trip permission form and $3 to cover transportation costs by the date indicated on the form. We cannot take your child on field trips without your permission form.

USchool We have been accepted to attend USchool! Week long field experience at the University of Alberta Volunteers needed (pretty please!) PIC required to volunteer on this trip We will be taking ETS as transportation both there and back all week. Students will do activities such as: Exploring the University Photography Canadian Constitution/Moot Courtroom Catholic Education at the U of A What it’s like to be at the U of A interviews

VOLUNTEERISM/LEADERSHIP Grade 6s participate in leading our school community in countless ways including: AMA Patrolling Lunch Monitoring Broadcast Milk Sales

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND OTHER EXCITING EVENTS Sports Teams Volleyball Soccer Free Footie Intramurals Running Club Jump Rope for Heart

CLASSROOM PARTIES Halloween Christmas Valentine’s Day End of year Please watch for upcoming events in the classroom newsletter!

BIRTHDAYS Birthdays will be acknowledged in class and announced on broadcast. Birthdays that occur in July and August were acknowledged in our classroom on their half- birthdays, in January and February. Please feel free to bring in treats for your child’s special day. I just ask that you let me know before hand that something is coming. Parents, please provide the necessary plates, forks and napkins. Again, be mindful of allergies and the easier to distribute the better.

WATER BOTTLES Your child is encouraged to bring a water bottle to class. Only water, no juice or pop or flavoring, will be permitted in these containers. They are encouraged to take these home regularly to be cleaned.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS Book orders will be sent out once a month. You are not under any obligation to order each month but please take a look as there are many wonderful books available at excellent prices. By ordering, it also provides the opportunity to earn books for the classroom. Please send the order form with your child’s name clearly marked on it and exact cash. Please note the due date at the top of the page.

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