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 Dear Parents & Guardians,

1) Walking Field Trip

On Thursday, April 28th, we will be going on our final walking field trip to Split-Rock / Confluence Park.

Please see the attached pdf that outlines the purpose and learning intentions of the trip which I sent via school messenger.


2) Options for Grade 7

Next week, on May 4th, Sir John A Macdonald (SJAM) resource teachers will visit us and help our grade six students to select their options for grade 7. This will be done during school hours here at BHS.

The options will be: Band, Intro Music, Construction, Computers, Drama, Art, Outdoor Ed, Foods,

Design Studies, Leadership (may not be available for grade 7’s).

Please have a talk with your child to rate your favorite option from 1st to 4th or 5th,

Depending on the popularity, your child might not get to do their first or second choice in Term 1 of grade 7.


3) Science Experiments - Plastic Bags needed

In the next few science lessons we are creating various devices that travel through air.

Next up are parachutes. I will supply strings and weights but am short on plastic bags.

For tomorrow, it would be great if you could remind your child to bring a plastic bag to school.

Any size works.


4) PAT LA writing exam 

On May 18th, students are writing their first PAT exam in Language Arts.

The exam requires students to write:

a) a narrative story based on a picture prompt

b) a news report based on a list of facts and situation (e.g. field trip to a provincial park)

In class, we have been practicing story writing monthly and I have marked students stories to provide

them with feedback. I will be sending them home for you to see tomorrow. 

 

5) Baby Photos

If you haven't done so already, please email me a baby picture of your child for our grade

6 graduation assembly. It is always fun to see them next to their current picture.

My email is: pdmueller@cbe.ab.ca


6)  Be proud of your child

I am glad to report that I have witnessed growth in each and every one of my students.

This might not necessarily translate to better grades and PAT exam results.

However, grades on test or exams are often one time measures. What truly matters is

conceptual understanding and skill development. These are the tools your child

will need more and more when entering junior high school in September.


Sincerely,


Pascal Mueller

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