Mois: janvier 2023

Inspiration of the Week

Great Things Seen & Heard   

• Accidentally told students to log into their Diploma Exam with their « loser » name (instead of username).
• We have a new teacher who has accepted a verbal offer for Semester Two! (Her name will be announced once her contract is signed.)
• SS 20 student shows up for SS Diploma Exam and is shocked when told his name isn’t on the list.

15 janvier 2023

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Clips & Tips

Assessment is a significant topic this time of year. In this article, formative assessment is seen as learning power, embodying values, attitudes, and dispositions. Read more here:

• https://corwin-connect.com/2019/05/the-8-dimensions-of-learning-power/

15 janvier 2023

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Bits & Pieces

• For our regular CRT meeting this week, the agenda document has been shared—focus to be on assessment strategies, especially regarding last week of classes and maximizing evaluations.
• Boys’ changing room closed for remainder of semester.
• Assessment week from January 23^rd to January 27^th with exams from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
• Submit report card comments as soon as available, between January 23^rd and 27^th.
• SS Part B Diploma Exams and all other SS exams on January 23^rd.
• Biology 30 Diploma Exam and Biology 20 Final Exam on January 24^th.
• Chemistry Diploma Exam (external student) and all other Science exams on January 25^th.
• Physics in-class final exam in the afternoon on January 25^th.
• Diploma Exam marking begins on January 25^th (Edmonton) (JN & CW away).
• Physics Diploma Exam and all remaining ELA exams on January 26^th.
• Math exams on January 27^th.
• Marks and comments in Maplewood (and paper copy in office) by 3:00 PM on January 27^th.
• PD Day on January 30^th (two IEC sessions to make up for one missed).
• Report Card goes home on January 31^st.
• Semester Two begins on January 31^st, assembly time TBD.
• Admin PD February 1^st, 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
• Semester One marks on the report card plus the plan for Semester Two determine grad list placement (Grad on Saturday, June 10^th).
• Semester Two begins on January 31^st.

15 janvier 2023

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Events This Week

• Monday, January 16^th: TP and JN away all day.
• Monday, January 16^th: Block 2 Surveys in classes of JA, RL, NM, BN, & CW.
• Monday, January 16^th: Lunch is Chicken Caesar Salad.
• Monday, January 16^th: Calendar committee meeting (EV).
• Monday, January 16^th: Basketball at 3:30 PM.
• Monday, January 16^th: Regular biweekly CRM meeting at 3:40 PM (Room 141).
• Monday, January 16^th: Big Lake Volleyball at 5:30 PM.
• Tuesday, January 17^th: Block 2 Surveys in classes of JeG, JoG, SM, KM, & FS.
• Tuesday, January 17^th: Hot Lunch is Spaghetti and Meatballs.
• Tuesday, January 17^th: Basketball at 3:30 PM.
• Tuesday, January 17^th: Badminton Club at 7:00 PM.
• Wednesday, January 18^th: Administrators’ Meeting at 9:00 AM (BN, EV, HH).
• Wednesday, January 18^th: Block 2 Surveys in classes of HH & NS.
• Wednesday, January 18^th: Hot Lunch is Pizza.
• Wednesday, January 18^th: Basketball at 3:30 PM.
• Wednesday, January 18^th: Big Lake Volleyball at 5:30 PM.
• Wednesday, January 18^th: Parent Fundraising Society at 6:30 PM (Room 155).
• Thursday, January 19^th: Math Diploma exams, officially 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
• Thursday, January 19^th: Hot Lunch is Breakfast Wraps and Yogurt Parfait.
• Thursday, January 19^th: Basketball at 3:30 PM.
• Thursday, January 19^th: HPSD Local 62 PD Committee Meeting at 3:45 PM.
• Thursday, January 19^th: Badminton Club at 7:00 PM.
• Friday, January 20^th: Last day for submitting assignments without special arrangements.
• Friday, January 20^th: ELA Part B Diploma exams, officially 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
• Friday, January 20^th: Hot Lunch is Chili and a Bun.
• Friday, January 20^th: PRS has our gym starting at 3:30 PM.
• Saturday, January 21^st: PRS has our gym starting at 8:00 AM.

Inspiration of the Week

Great Things Seen & Heard   

• Men’s bathroom at Tolko also has behaviour problems, only with adults!
• “Have a good evening” overheard at 1:23 PM!
• Prevent bullying by wearing camo pants…
• Teacher noticed that the Spring Break is already set for 2023! Woohoo!
• Student came back after Christmas and asked for his Semester 2 schedule.
• Student asked what the break was for if there isn’t a new semester starting.

8 janvier 2023

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Clips & Tips

With Diploma Exams and other assessments coming upon us, reviewing study tips with our students could help relieve some stress. Check out these 13 Study Tips from the Science of Better Learning:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVlvxHJdql8

8 janvier 2023

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Bits & Pieces

• Boys’ changing room closed for remainder of semester.
• Regular biweekly CRM meeting on January 16^th.
• Parent Fundraising Society meets in the evening of January 18^th.
• Math Diploma Exams on January 19^th.
• ELA Part B Diploma Exams on January 20^th.
• Assessment week from January 23^rd to January 27^th with exams from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
• Submit report card comments as soon as possible, between January 23^rd and 27^th.
• SS Part B Diploma Exams and all other SS exams on January 23^rd.
• Biology Diploma Exam on January 24^th.
• Biology 20 Final Exam on January 24^th.
• Chemistry Diploma Exam (external student) and all remaining Science exams on January 25^th.
• Physics in-class final exam in the afternoon on January 25^th.
• Diploma Exam marking begins on January 25^th (Edmonton) (JN & CW away).
• Physics Diploma Exam and all other ELA exams on January 26^th.
• Math exams on January 27^th.
• Marks and comments in Maplewood (and paper copy in office) by 3:00 PM on January 27^th.
• Report Card goes home on January 31^st.
• Semester One marks on the report card plus the plan for Semester Two determine grad list placement (Grad on Saturday, June 10^th).
• Semester Two begins on January 31^st.

8 janvier 2023

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Events This Week

• Monday, January 9^th: EV away all day.
• Monday, January 9^th: Lunch is Tuna Salad Sandwich.
• Monday, January 9^th: Basketball at 3:30 PM.
• Monday, January 9^th: Big Lake Volleyball at 5:30 PM.
• Monday, January 9^th: School Council at 6:30 PM.
• Tuesday, January 10^th: Hot Lunch is Chicken Tortilla Soup and a Bun.
• Tuesday, January 10^th: Basketball at 3:30 PM.
• Tuesday, January 10^th: Badminton Club at 7:00 PM.
• Wednesday, January 11^th: Hot Lunch is Salmon Rice Bowl.
• Wednesday, January 11^th: HH, BN, and EV in online CRM training from 12:30 to 3:30 PM.
• Wednesday, January 11^th: Basketball at 3:30 PM.
• Wednesday, January 11^th: Big Lake Volleyball at 5:30 PM.
• Thursday, January 12^th: ELA Part A Diploma exams, officially 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
• Thursday, January 12^th: Hot Lunch is Charcuterie Snack Box
• Thursday, January 12^th: PVO students go skating at 1:00 PM.
• Thursday, January 12^th: Basketball at 3:30 PM.
• Thursday, January 12^th: Badminton Club at 7:00 PM.
• Friday, January 13^th: JA, NS, & RL away all day.
• Friday, January 13^th: SS Part A Diploma exams, officially 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
• Friday, January 13^th: Hot Lunch is Pizza Sub, Veggies and Dip.
• Friday, January 13^th: PRS has our gym starting at 3:30 PM.
• Saturday, January 13^th: PRS has our gym.