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WAG January 29th

1/30/2016

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Next Week’s Glance at Wildwood School – January 29
1.       Do you recognize this Cat in the Hat?? This was our surprise reader on Family Literacy Day! This is Dave Kelly known to many of us from the Morning Breakfast Show and just recently at the Lunchbox Theatre.  We talked to Dave about his work in television and in theatre and the connection to literacy and the importance of being able to read and write.   He read the story the “Interrupting Chicken” by David Ezra Stein and used such great voices that we were all engaged in the story and we laughed a lot.    What a fun day as students worked with their buddies and engaged in literacy activities!
2.     Wildwood School received a generous grant from Education Matters (EM) towards the purchase of books and resources for classrooms and the Library Learning Commons (LLC).  The staff is working to create a list of books that they would like to purchase to compliment resources in classrooms.  As well,  as we prepare our ‘wish lists’, if there are any specific titles or series parents/guardians  would recommend for us to consider
in the LLC, please email Mrs. Hilda Bakuska at hibakuska@cbe.ab.ca.  
Link for more information -www.educationmatters.ca
3.     Report cards will be coming home this Friday in a white envelope that needs to be signed and returned to indicate you received the envelope. Celebrate your child’s successes and growth and then set goals for the next term. 
4.     Parents of Grade 4 students should have received the Accountability Survey last week.  Wildwood School has made concerted efforts to improve on this survey from our past results.  It is critical that you are aware that the percentage of satisfied respondents is based on the total number of respondents. “Don’t know” responses count in the same category as the dissatisfied or very dissatisfied responses.  You therefore, have two options:
a.     Answer “don’t know” if you wish your response to count as a negative response.
    1. Skip the individual question if you don’t know the answer but don’t want the response to count as a negative one.
5.     January 29 – February 5 - Division I Hip Hop Dance Artist in Residence coming to Wildwood School.
6.     Kokomo Beach Blast 2016 – This is the 22nd year for Kokomo Beach.  Our students remember this for years to come.  They have so much fun as they play games, eat and dance the night away (at least until 8:30).  We are gearing up for our ‘FUN-raiser’ on Friday, February 26th.  Like any great event it can only happen with volunteers and we need lots. There is a list of duties/jobs to fill.   These jobs are all done in shifts,    1st shift - 5:45 – 7:00    &  2nd shift -  6:45 – 9:00.  There are also jobs that happen before and after the event - set up 12:30-4 & take down 8:45-9:45.  See the attachment that lists the jobs to volunteer for!
7.       Kindergarten Registration for 2016-2017 ongoing!
8.       Reading Tip –ABC Life Literacy Canada encourages family to 15 minutes of Fun learning together every day!  See the attachment for 15 activities for 2016 to have fun with your family!
Have a great weekend!
Darren and Renée
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kokomo is coming up....

1/29/2016

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Kokomo Beach Blast 2016
This is year 22!!!  Can you believe that!!!
Mark your calendars!
We are gearing up for our ‘FUN-raiser’ on Friday, February 26th

VOLUNTEERS…lots of volunteers!!
Please forward your name to us via email at 
 wildwoodschoolcouncil@gmail.com

There are lists of duties to fill, and without our volunteer parents, this fun filled evening just can’t happen!  These jobs are all* done in shifts, 1st  5:45-7
& 2nd 6:45-9 
 *except for set up 12:30-4 & take down 8:45-9:45

We need people in the following areas: First come first serve!

Door duty: (8 volunteers) collect the money & stamp each guest as they come through  This job typically ends long before 2nd shift is over.  

Coat room:  (2-4 volunteers)  keeping an eye on the coat room, and helping direct guests to the area they are looking for.

Games:  (60-80 volunteers) This number could be lower, if we get a good turnout from the Vincent Massey volunteer group.

Dance chaperones: (10 volunteers) keeping an eye on the kids, keeping them from areas they shouldn’t be, off the stage, etc.

Set Up crew: (10 volunteers) set up the gym for the dance, as well as help taking game buckets to each game room (this is 12:30-4pm)

Concession crew: (12 volunteers) slinging pizza, and candy to the kids, and coffee to the parents!

Take Down crew: (10 volunteers) helping get the decorations from the dance put away; hallways returned to normal; and general tidying up of the school. This is 8:45-9:45 or so.

Cake Walk:  (up to 4 volunteers) playing music, and handing out cakes to the winners! (and cupcakes to the fancy dancers)

Photographer: this is an open call to any photographer parents we have at Wildwood School!  We had a fun Photo Booth set up for the kids & parents last year, and we would love to have it again.  The photographer from last year no longer has children that attend this school, so we need someone to offer their professional services!!!  Contact me for more info!!

Jellybean Guess: (2 volunteers) counting the jellybeans/candies and setting up the table; manning the table for the evening.

Donation Prizes: (3-5 volunteers) asking local businesses for donations for prizes; gathering donations that are offered; packaging donation prizes; selling tickets on prizes for the evening.
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letter to parents... (re. WS/CR middle school)

1/25/2016

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New West Springs/Cougar Ridge Middle School
January 25, 2016
Dear Parents/Guardians,

I am thrilled to introduce myself as the principal of the new West Springs/Cougar Ridge middle school.
I have been an educator with the Calgary Board of Education since 1992. Throughout my career I have pursued my passion for middle level education and strived to develop schools where children are connected to their school, their teachers and their learning. I have worked in five different CBE middle schools and was a member of the teaching team when Tom Baines School first opened. My leadership experiences include assistant principal at Arbour Lake School and my current positon as the principal of Thomas B. Riley School. I am looking forward to the opportunity of opening the new West Springs/Cougar Ridge middle school.
As the principal of Thomas B. Riley School, I will continue to focus on my responsibilities there during the next few weeks and will support this school’s transition to a new principal.
At the beginning of April, I will be dedicated to the work of opening the new school. In the months leading up to the new school’s opening, I will be doing many things to prepare. Some of that work will include meeting with parents and students, hiring staff, determining the organization of the school and preparing the school budget for the 2016-17 school year.
As you may already know, the Calgary Board of Education has 21 new school construction projects underway in communities throughout Calgary to support its growing student population. The new West Springs/Cougar Ridge school is expected to open in January 2017 and will offer regular programming to students. I am excited to work with parents, students and staff to build a school community that reflects unique qualities of our students and families, and is a supportive and positive place for your children to learn.
I am interested in having your input on the organization of the new school. Please fill out this brief survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/725LV9Y before April 4, 2016

For information on the new school and answers to some of your questions, visit cbe.ab.ca/schools, click on Building and Modernizing Schools and then click on the link for the new school in your community. Please check back regularly for updates as new information is posted when it becomes available. You can also e-mail cbecommunications@cbe.ab.ca with any questions related to new school construction and accommodation.
I look forward to meeting you and creating a dynamic middle school for your communities.
Ryan O’Shaughnessy Principal 

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week at a glance January 15th

1/18/2016

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Next Week’s Glance at Wildwood School – January 15
 
1.     School Council meeting Monday, January 18, 6:30 - 8:00.  Everyone is welcome to attend!
2.     Z pass - Next week your child will receive their new bus pass known as a Z pass.  Your child will need to carry this pass every day when riding to and from school.  Please watch for a letter with more information coming home next week.  
3.       Attached is a message, sent on behalf of Alberta Health Services' Medical Officers of Health, for distribution to all school parents and staff, regarding the importance of measles immunization.
4.       Reminder Wildwood School is a nut free school.  Due to medical and life threatening allergies, please ensure that all foods brought to school contain no nuts of any kind, including peanut butter or Nutella. 
5.     Kindergarten Registration for 2016-2017 school- year has begun. Please let your neighbours and friends know.  We are excited with the registrations we have so far!  
6.       Wildwood Library Learning Commons (LLC):  Our Div. 2 students (grades 4, 5 and 6) were shown how to check their own library accounts and resources online through CBE e-Library.  Div. 2 students are to review their library accounts independently, at home or at school, prior to their book exchange date so they know what books they have, and when they are due (independence & mastery). By bringing back their books on time, they are also learning responsibility and generosity.  Ask your child(ren) to share with you how it's done. 
7.     January 27 if Family Literacy Day!  We are having a surprise visitor coming this day to read to us!!  Watch for more information and upcoming HINTS!
Have a great weekend!
Darren and Renée
2016 Provincial School Measles Immunity reminder Letter
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agenda January 2016

1/15/2016

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JANUARY 2016
Wildwood School Council Agenda
Monday, January 18

Staff room
6:30                       Welcome & Introductions
6:35                       Approval of December 2015 minutes 
6:40                       Presentation:  none
7:00                       School Council Business:
Chair report                   Heather 
Treasurer Report            Paula Martin   
Key Comm. Report      Sam Beck     

Kokomo                       Heather Johnston
 
7:30           School Business:        Darren Toews and Renee Prevette
                
7:50           Other Business:

8:00           Adjourn Meeting
Next meeting: Monday February 22 
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week at a glance january 8th

1/9/2016

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Next Week’s Glance at Wildwood School – January 8
1.     Next Monday, January 11th there is no school for students as it is a Professional Learning Day.
2.     Kindergarten Registration for the 2016-2017 school year begins on Monday, January 11th.  Registration starts at 8:10 – 2:28; staff will be available to assist you if needed.  There will be extra opportunities to complete registration on Tuesday evening (January 12th  - 6:30 – 8:00.) Kindergarten registrations will then be available during regular school times.  Children born March 2, 2011 to March 1,  2012 will be eligible to register.    Please spread the word to neighbours, friends and family about our Kindergarten registration.  Kindergarten Open House will be on May 4, 2016. Further information to follow.
 3.     Next Tuesday evening - January 12th,   there will be a special presentation on Supporting your child’s literacy and reading.  All families that have an interest in teaching your child to read are welcome to attend.
6:30 – 7:15 - Presentation by our Kindergarten team to talk about “Supporting your child’s literacy development” , followed by:  7:15-8:30   - Parent Café conversations - Reading and Literacy
4.       Mrs. Bakuska is looking for parent volunteers who are able to come in once a week to shelve books in our Library Learning Commons (1 hour or more per week).  They must have a valid police security clearance. Please contact her if you love being around books and can help out at hibakuska@cbe.ab.ca.
5.     Please see the attachment from our Early Learning Specialist on Understanding Anger in Children.
6.       Please see the attachment from our Health Nurse, Jane Spice on Healthy Snacks.
7.       Reading Tip #9 Rhyming games    - Pick a word in the book. “This word is man. Can you think of a word that rhymes with man?”  (For example, can, pan)  Then make a silly sentence with the rhyming words. (The tan man ran to find the pan.)

Have a great weekend!
Darren and Renée
 
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    Heather Johnston & Jodie Poirier

    serving the 2014-15 school year as co chair

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