Mr. Pereira & Mrs Daniels, Grade 1

Glenbow Museum - Field Trip Today we had a great experience during our field trip to the Glenbow Museum. We learn about the First Nation culture and their costumes. Also, we learned about first the communities of Alberta, especially the long journey to reach Alberta by train in the late 1800's. Please ask your child about their favourite part of our field trip. Circle of Courage Spotlight Levi & Jack December 1 To learn more about the Circle of Courage Spotlight click here. ****Home Reading**** Please send back clear home reading book bags every Tuesday and Thursday to get your new books! The volunteers exchange the books in the morning so it is important that students hand them in first thing when they arrive. Important dates: Thursday Dec. 7 - Charlotte's Web Field Trip Friday Dec. 8 - Non-Instructional Day Monday Dec. 18 - Fun Lunch Friday Dec. 21 - Last Day of Classes (Winter Break) Friday Dec. 22 - Non-Instructional D

Glenbow Museum - Field Trip Wednesday - November 29th Circle of Courage Spotlight Levi & Jack December 1 To learn more about the Circle of Courage Spotlight click here. ****Home Reading**** Please send back clear home reading book bags every Tuesday and Thursday to get your new books! The volunteers exchange the books in the morning so it is important that students hand them in first thing when they arrive. Important dates: Wednesday Nov. 29 - Glenbow Field Trip Thursday Dec. 7 - Charlotte's Web Field Trip

Inquiry: Senses | Hearing Today, as students continue to develop awareness of their own senses and how they are used, we discussed how animals have different hearing abilities. Students listened to the book “What If You Had Animal Ears?” by Sandra Markle and discussed which animal ears they would like to have and why. Ask your child about his/her animal ears! ____________________________________________ Circle of Courage Spotlight Madison & Lucas November 24 To learn more about the Circle of Courage Spotlight click here. ____________________________________________ ****Home Reading**** Please send back clear home reading book bags every Tuesday and Thursday to get your new books! The volunteers exchange the books in the morning so it is important that students hand them in first thing when they arrive.

ROS Fundraising Society: Spirit wear that was pre-ordered will be in the school in early December. Any further questions can be directed to rosfundraisingsociety@gmail.com ____________________________________________ Circle of Courage Spotlight Madison & Lucas November 24 To learn more about the Circle of Courage Spotlight click here. ____________________________________________                        Stephen’s Backpacks Royal Oak Students are supporting Stephen’s Backpacks this holiday season. Stephen’s Backpacks is an organization that was started in Airdrie by a young boy who thought it wasn’t fair that he received so much for Christmas when other children didn’t even have a bed to sleep in. The backpacks this year are for children who range in age from infant to grade 3. We are looking for donations of new items that can go inside of a backpack (toques, mitts, puzzles, pyjamas, socks, baby items, shampoo, conditioner, soap,

Circle of Courage Spotlight Madison & Lucas November 24 1 student will be chosen each Friday to present on the circle of courage. The selected student will receive a letter home that details what is expected in their presentation. We are looking forward to learning more about each other and how we relate in the 4 quadrants of the circle of courage. See below for the details of the circle of courage: The Circle of Courage student will be announced once a week. The student will have until their presentation date to collect the following items to share with the class. Independence An artifact your child is proud of and demonstrates independence. i.e. piece of art, writing, project, or video of dance Mastery An artifact that demonstrates a skill or activity your child has mastered. i.e. medals, awards, and certificates Belonging Photograph (no more than 3) that shows belonging along with some of the traditions you have as a family. i.e. Family photo, pla

Glenbow Museum field trip forms : We are still missing a few forms and payments for our field trip next November 29th. Please fill out the forms and return as soon as possible. You can make the payments online using: https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/MyAccount

WDPratt’s GSA is presenting The Polar Express on Wednesday December 13. Our Gender & Sexuality Alliance is using this event as a fundraiser to purchase a button maker for the school. We would like to invite families to join us for a movie and a bake sale. As well, there will be “craft tables” available for “purchase” for adults or students to sell crafty things (artwork, jewellery, soap, etc). This will be a perfect opportunity to buy stocking stuffers or other items for the holidays, however you celebrate them. This is a great opportunity to build community spirit and awareness of diversity issues and equal rights. Everyone is welcome. It will be a bring your own pillow and blanket event. There will be more information (including a promotional poster for you to post in the school) coming shortly. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door for the movie and proceeds from the bake sale will be going towards the purchase of the button maker and supplies for future use.

                       Stephen’s Backpacks Royal Oak Students are supporting Stephen’s Backpacks this holiday season. Stephen’s Backpacks is an organization that was started in Airdrie by a young boy who thought it wasn’t fair that he received so much for Christmas when other children didn’t even have a bed to sleep in. The backpacks this year are for children who range in age from infant to grade 3. We are looking for donations of new items that can go inside of a backpack (toques, mitts, puzzles, pyjamas, socks, baby items, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.). These items can be brought to school with your child and they will be placed under the tree in the gathering space. We will begin collecting items in the gathering space beginning on Monday, November 13th and will be accepting donations until Wednesday, December 6th. Link to Stephen’s Backpack for additional information: Stephen's Backpacks Society _________________________________

Remembrance Day Any students that are a member of a service group such as Cubs, Girl Guides, etc., are invited to wear their uniform as part of the Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday, November 10. ______________________________________________________________________ Reading is essential for a child’s success. Please encourage your child to read every night and also the use of our reading websites: These websites allows students to work independently to: practice their reading skills and provide them with a positive reading experience! ______________________________________________________________________ Glenbow Museum field trip forms : Please fill out the forms and return by Nov 13th. Thank you. ______________________________________________________________________ Book Club We want our students to get excited about reading . As they participate and are encouraged to choose their own books, they become more motivated and interest