Mois: Mai 2022

Great Things Seen & Heard

  • Our school is receiving an “Eat Well, Be Well” grant of $5800! Thanks for applying, CB!
  • Student misinterpreted my thumbs up signal to another student as a sign that he needs to get to work, so he proceeded to accomplish more in 60 minutes than he has this semester!
  • After hearing that two boys out on a stroll were on a “missing her” walk, we were confused because we thought they were saying the name of a teacher!
  • Students thought we could use vape smoke instead of dry ice for special effects at the graduation ceremony in the gym!

Clips & Tips

Challenging our thinking and choosing our battles are both things we often say to ourselves as educators. This video clip regarding a conflict between a teacher and a student gives us an outsider view of how our reactions to students can shut the door on future learning. Use this video as a springboard for self-reflection:

Bits & Pieces

  • No School on Monday, May 23rd—Victoria Day.
  • CRM meeting cancelled for Victoria Day on May 23rd.
  • SS Collaboration (HPSD) on May 24th.
  • Haspara, part 2, on May 25th (TR & PL).
  • Restorative Practice on May 25th (EV).
  • CST/Art Collaboration on May 26th (HPSD).
  • Dress like a teacher on May 26th.
  • Open House BBQ on May 26th, 5 to 7 PM.
  • Grad List cutoff (for projected success by end of June): May 27th.
  • IA Collaboration (HPSD) on May 30th.
  • Feather teaching at lunch on June 1st (CG).
  • Tie Dye Day on June 2nd.
  • Braiding Stories (specific girls) on June 2nd (CB).
  • Provincial Track Meet in Medicine Hat on June 2nd and 3rd.
  • Possible PISA testing for all 16 year-olds on June 3rd. (Date and time TBC.)
  • Final PTI on June 8th, 5-7 PM (celebrate staff supper at 4 PM).
  • Graduation Ceremony in gym on June 11th at 1:00 PM.
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day, June 16th (Bannock Bison Burgers).
  • Last Day of Classes on June 16th.
  • Exam Week, June 17th to 28th.
  • CW and JN participating in Diploma marking, June 23rd to June 30th.

Events This Week

  • Monday, May 16th: Band trip to Red Deer (NS away for two days).
  • Monday, May 16th: Smudge in Room 126 from 8:15 to 8:30 AM.
  • Monday, May 16th: Reward breakfast for JA’s Spirit Day participation.
  • Monday, May 16th: Lunch is Charcuterie Box.
  • Tuesday, May 17th: Divisional Track meet (rain or shine).
  • Tuesday, May 17th: Band students still away (also NS).
  • Tuesday, May 17th: EV and TR in Admin meeting all morning (virtual).
  • Tuesday, May 17th: Reward for SM’s Spirit Day participation.
  • Tuesday, May 17th: Hot Lunch is Pizza.
  • Wednesday, May 18th: LST meeting almost all day.
  • Wednesday, May 18th: EV at virtual Career Fair 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
  • Wednesday, May 18th: Hot Lunch is Mediterranean Salmon Wrap with Veggies and Dip.
  • Thursday, May 19th: Carry anything but a backpack for Spirit Day.
  • Thursday, May 19th: CB away all day (hopefully after counting Spirit Day participants).
  • Thursday, May 19th: Meeting for Diploma technology at 9:30 AM (TR, EV, JC, and PL).
  • Thursday, May 19th: Cold Lunch is Chicken Salad Sandwich and Yogurt Parfait.
  • Friday, May 20th: No School—Day in Lieu.
  • Friday, May 20th: School wireless internet down for maintenance.

Great Things Seen & Heard

  • Our version of Ryan Reynolds is now a movie star, after conducting his first TV interview. Which staff member is it?
  • To compete with that staff member, TR posted a bio using a photo of Brad Pitt and a student believed it was him at a younger age!
  • Either fish or cut bait…
  • Two students in CALM work at the same time as one another for the first time this year!
  • Kids baked up cookies for teacher appreciation and sent them to the staff room!
  • Someone accidentally typed her email address as fmail instead of gmail. Was that a hidden message?
  • Teacher talked about how her vision changes when she’s high, shocking her students until she clarifies she was talking about sugar levels, highs and lows!
  • Student tells teacher she doesn’t look like she has slept in four days.
  • Curriculum Director was caught dropping an f-bomb in our school!
  • I said good morning to a student in the hallway, and he replied, “Come in,” followed by “Oops, that was a brain fart!”
  • Student has a heart after all, seen be the way she organized a Mother’s Day card and flowers for a teacher who always calls her students her babies.

Clips & Tips

One of the things we watch for in determining the engagement of students in the classroom is teacher-talk in relation to student talk. This presenter gives some practical ideas for changing that around, bringing students into higher levels of learning through increased participation.

Bits & Pieces

  • Math – Science Collaboration (HPSD) on May 16th.
  • Divisional Track meet (rain or shine), May 17th.
  • ELA Collaboration (HPSD) could be May 17th.
  • Admin Meeting on May 17th.
  • LST Meeting on May 18th.
  • Anything but a Backpack on May 19th.
  • Day off in lieu on May 20th.
  • Victoria Day on May 23rd, so CRM meeting cancelled.
  • SS Collaboration (HPSD) on May 24th.
  • Haspara, part 2, on May 25th (TR & PL).
  • Restorative Practice on May 25th (EV).
  • CST/Art Collaboration on May 26th (HPSD).
  • Dress like a teacher on May 26th.
  • Open House BBQ on May 26th, 5 to 7 PM.
  • Grad list cutoff for projected success: May 27th.
  • IA Collaboration (HPSD) on May 30th.
  • Feather teaching at lunch on June 1st (CG).
  • Braiding Stories (specific girls) on June 2nd (CB).
  • Final PTI on June 8th, 5-7 PM (celebrate staff supper at 4 PM).
  • Grad on June 11th.
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day, June 15th (Bannock Bison Burgers).
  • Last Day of Classes on June 16th.
  • Exam Week, June 17th to 28th.

Events This Week

  • Monday, May 9th: Smudge in Room 126 from 8:15 to 8:30 AM.
  • Monday, May 9th: Lunch is Southwest Turkey Wrap and Quinoa Salad.
  • Monday, May 9th: CRM meeting all together in Rm 153 at 3:30 PM.
  • Tuesday, May 10th: EV and TR at Board Office all day.
  • Tuesday, May 10th: Hot Lunch is Pesto Chicken Wrap with Fruit Kabobs.
  • Tuesday, May 10th: School Council in evening (6:30 PM).
  • Wednesday, May 11th: Trip to Grande Prairie with Career Coaches (designated students).
  • Wednesday, May 11th: Hot Lunch is Corn Chowder and Cheddar Biscuits.
  • Thursday, May 12th: Dress-up with a Jersey (or other team wear) for Spirit Day.
  • Thursday, May 12th: Hot Lunch is Stuffed Peppers and fruit.
  • Thursday, May 12th: Parent Society (fundraising requests) in evening (6:30 PM).
  • Friday, May 13th: PD Day—meet with whole group in Rm 141 for annual planning at 9:00 AM
  • Friday, May 13th: Group meeting followed by Breakout Groups for strategic planning.
  • Friday, May 13th: Individualized PD as per Google Form from 1:00 to 3:30 PM.