Tanisi Parents and Guardians, March has arrived and I sure hope the warmer weather follows. We have had so many days with no buses and it certainly has impacted learning for students. We are behind so it is very important that you are getting the children to school when the buses are running. We are heading in to the third term and report cards will be coming home this month. Our focus has been on literacy and we are very proud of the growth we have seen with many of our children. If you read your child’s report card you will notice they are either below, approaching, at or above grade level in reading. This is important information for you. If you see your child is not at grade level it is important you are asking the teacher at interviews what you can do to support their reading at home. The Martin Family Initiative continues to be a large force in our school for students in grades 1-3, helping teachers and EA’s, supporting students, and providing us all the materials we need to be successful in literacy. Thank you for helping out by getting home reading done daily and returning the books. I am very concerned with the amount of technology and social media being accessed by students after school hours. We are seeing more issues in the school including cyber bullying. It is really important you are monitoring and limiting access to technology. It is definitely showing up in school in ways we are having to deal with. For instance, children are very tired and falling asleep, children are irritable and not as willing to work, children are having conflict with others because of social media, and children have are obsessed with the games they play for hours and hours on end. This is not good for children’s development so I would encourage you to consider set some limits and boundaries. Enclosed you will see a letter from me regarding pick up times at home time. Please read it and help us eliminate the disruptions in our school. My goal is to ensure learning not compromised and our school is safe. Thank you for your cooperation. Don’t forget to mark March 7th on your calendar. We have a terrific parent session planned, thanks to Mr. Erickson and Mrs. Dewald. Please come from 5-7. Can’t wait to see you there! I also want to send a very BIG thank you to all our parents who continue to work with us at the school and communicate with us regularly. When you are in contact with your child’s teacher and the communication is positive, great things can happen for your child. Your support is appreciated. Ekosi, Debbie Michael, Principal [email protected]March 2019 Principal: Debbie Michael Email: [email protected]Vice Principal: Doris Auger Vice Principal: Sheila Dumonceaux Admin Assistant: Jackie Littlechild Box 420, Maskwacis, AB T0C 1N0 Phone: 585-3760 Fax: 585-2001 Niski Pisim
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Tanisi Parents and Guardians,
March has arrived and I sure hope the warmer weather follows. We have had so many days with no buses and it certainly has impacted learning for students. We are behind so it is very important that you are getting the children to school when the buses are running.
We are heading in to the third term and report cards will be coming home this month. Our focus has been on literacy and we are very proud of the growth we have seen with many of our children. If you read your child’s report card you will notice they are either below, approaching, at or above grade level in reading. This is important information for you. If you see your child is not at grade level it is important you are asking the teacher at interviews what you can do to support their reading at home. The Martin Family Initiative continues to be a large force in our school for students in grades 1-3, helping teachers and EA’s, supporting students, and providing us all the materials we need to be successful in literacy. Thank you for helping out by getting home reading done daily and returning the books.
I am very concerned with the amount of technology and social media being accessed by students after school hours. We are seeing more issues in the school including cyber bullying. It is really important you are monitoring and limiting access to technology. It is definitely showing up in school in ways we are having to deal with. For instance, children are very tired and falling asleep, children are irritable and not as willing to work, children are having conflict with others because of social media, and children have are obsessed with the games they play for hours and hours on end. This is not good for children’s development so I would encourage you to consider set some limits and boundaries.
Enclosed you will see a letter from me regarding pick up times at home time. Please read it and help us eliminate the disruptions in our school. My goal is to ensure learning not compromised and our school is safe. Thank you for your cooperation.
Don’t forget to mark March 7th on your calendar. We have a terrific parent session planned, thanks to Mr. Erickson and Mrs. Dewald. Please come from 5-7. Can’t wait to see you there!
I also want to send a very BIG thank you to all our parents who continue to work with us at the school and communicate with us regularly. When you are in contact with your child’s teacher and the communication is positive, great things can happen for your child. Your support is appreciated.
This month brings the Book Fair!!! The book fair will be here from February 22-March 6. It is a very exciting time in the library students are welcome to come during their recess times. If you wish to drop off money for your child please stop by the library. We will be sure to call them down during their recess time. Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you all. A special thank you to John Roasting for donating money to the book fair.
As we mentioned last month (but I wanted to get the message out again), we are holding a behaviour workshop at our school on March 7 from 5-7 PM. We will be eating dinner at 5 and starting the presentation shortly after.
We will be covering creating moments of increased attachment with our children as well as how to set and keep limits without damaging our relationships.
There will be activities to try and one to take home as well. There are limited spots available and it is first come-first serve so be sure to come at or shortly before 5.
This will be an adult only workshop so we can learn first on each other and then take it home to the kids!
We look forward to seeing you there!
As always, please don’t hesitate to contact one of us if you have any counselling questions or concerns. We love to hear from you!
January - 83% - 44 entriesWinners - Maci Mackinaw, Dara Crier
Thank you so much for getting your children to school every day and on time!
Attendance makes such a difference!
Grade 5 Oil Kings Trip!The Grade 5’s has an awesome time at Rogers Place for hockey hooky again this year. Thank you to all the parents and Guardians that supported their child with their home reading!
Ponoka Jubilee Library Field trip!
Our Foundations class visited the new Ponoka Jubilee Library for a tour and a Makerspace session.
It was awesome!
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Spring Break No School
Early Dismissal @ 2:00 pm
Early Dismissal @ 2:00 pm
Early Dismissal @ 2:00 pm
Round Dance 12:30-2:00PTI - 2:30-7:30
PD Day No School
March Hot Lunch Schedule
In lieu of PTINo School
Report cards go home
Grade 6 boys sweat
Grade 6 skiing
Grade 6 skiing
Grade 6 skiing
Parent Workshop5-7pm
Students return Monday, April 1
Week of Mar 4-8 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Habit #1 BE Proactive1.Do your best and do what you can control.2.FoCUS ON what you can do & don't focus ON what you can't do.3.You can help people without being asked.4.You can control your aCTIONs.
Habit #2 Begin with the End in Mind.1. Always have a plan.
2.Make sure you have a plan for mornings, noon, and at night.
3.If you got a plan life will be easier.
Habit #3 Put First Things First.1.Work first then play.
2.If you work really hard you can play more and you will
have more time to play.3.If you work really slow you will not have enough time to
play or you will not even get to play.
Habit #4 Think Win-Win.1. Everyone can win.2.When someone wins, you should be happy for them.3.Sometimes you can win and sometimes you don’t so don't let that bother you for life.
Habit #5 Seek First to Understand then to be
Understood. 1.Listen before you talk.
2.Raise your hand when you want to talk.
3.Listen to the speaker.
Habit #6 Synergize.1.Together is better.
2.Teamwork.3.Work together in a game.
Habit #7 Sharpen the Saw.1.Keep your body healthy.2.Exercise .3. Relax.
AttendanceBy Mariah Saddleback Garcia
In September we were at 92% In October 89%
In November 83% In December 79% In January 83%
We did not even get to 100% or even 95% if we do that will be GREAT!!!
Please come to school everyday. You will be amazing students.
So let’s make it to 95% or more.
Reading!!!We go to the library for something and
that is……books, books and more books!Kids should read for 20 minutes
everyday!Reading is important because if you can’t read then you wouldn’t be able
