1. JACK STUART SCHOOL
Phone #: 672
672-0880 Voice Message #: 672-0898
December 3, 2009 Issue #11
CLASSROOM NEWS Class 2Hop by Kevin K.
In Social Studies we are learning about
Kindergarten
different cultures. We helped pack
Co-op by Hunter (PM Class) boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
The girl is putting candy in In P.E. we play fun games. My
the bag. It’s for us. We favorite subject is Math. I like grade
brought it home. We got it two. School is fun.
from the Co-op. My brother
works right beside it at the Class 3H by Holly V.
Co-op slurpy store. We In Art class we made a picture of what we would see out
watched the guy making of our window. We sprinkled white paint on it with a
meat – hamburger. He put toothbrush. It splattered everywhere. It was so cool. But
it in a machine. It got small. when it got in our eyes it wasn’t that fun because it hurt.
The Dark by Zoe (AM Class) We had to use our paint shirts. Art is awesome, cool and
amazing. I love it as usual.
I was in a freezer and I saw a green glowing door knob.
The lights went off. I got a little bit frightened in the In gym we are learning how to
ym
dark. Then Merlin opened the door. I felt better. They do straight log rolls. We have a
put ice cream and cookies in there. funny gym teacher. His name
is Mr. Horyn. by Jenna N.
Class 1G Dear Santa: In Social we are learning about
I would like a Hannah Montana doll, moxie girls, series in Tunisia, Ukraine,
princess poly pockets and a princess Barbie doll. How India and Peru. In Peru they
tall are the elves? How tall is Santa? Love Trinity. don’t always have electricity or
running water. They don’t always have them in the other
I would like for Christmas countries either. In the last chapter in Social we learned
a train, a hot wheels set about celebrations. Every day before Social Mrs. H.
and hockey table. How reads a book. We are reading “The Best Christmas
cold is it in the North Pageant Ever”. by Shelby B.
Pole? Love MicMichael
How is Mrs. Claus doing? Class 4/5K by Lauren P.
What I want for Christmas In school we have been doing many things. (I am in
is Barbie camper and grade 4). In gym we have been doing our gymnastics
mommy dog has a new unit. Our Science unit is called “Wheels and Levers”. In
puppy. Hope you have a Health we have learned that smoking harms us and there
wonderful Christmas. are different ways tobacco is used. Our graphic novels
bacco
Love Hailey are in the library. They are poems
My name is Dylan. How are your reindeer? Are they written by Shel Silverstein and
n
going to fly fast? I want a skateboard please and th
thank we drew the pictures that are in
you. Love Dylan. them. You are welcome to read
them. I’m looking forward to the
How are you feeling? How are your reindeer? I want an Christmas concert.
iPod, Pittsburg Penguins jersey and candy. Hope you
have a good Christmas! Love Josh Parent Volunteers
Class 2Han by Lauren L. Kim Lorenz, Beth Kushnerick, Marilyn Sorken, Janine
Pudlowski, Lauree Zazula, Marianne Berger, Roxi
In Art we made Christmas ornaments made out of Bergsma, Amanda Hansen, Jody Haugen, Andrea Roth,
,
clay! Soon we are going to have a Christmas Lynaea Trussler, Marcy Humphrey, Amber Davis, Jen
concert. In Science we are learning about liquids. de Hoog, Susan Brosius, Peter Moores, Cheryl Rose,
Thank you Mrs. Rude, Aleishia and Mrs. Braaten Danielle Laing, Elisha Taylor, Shannon Lemko, Amanda
for helping with Art last week. Booth, Christi Bratrud, Angela Davey.

2. Christmas Concerts Parent Council News by Tracey Woods
Practice has begun for the annual I would like to thank Mr. Horyn for organizing the grade
Christmas concerts. The Kindergarten concert will 5 and 6 Volleyball Fun tournaments; the kids had a great
be on December 16th at 7:00 p.m. To accommodate day. I would also like to thank: Mrs. Mirejovsky, Mrs.
parent’s schedules, the grade 1-6 students will be deHoog and Mrs. Chapman for helping me out with the
performing at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on concession; to all the parents that contributed baked
December 17th. The grade 5 Band will be playing at the goodies for us to sell; and to Mrs. Odegard for allowing
beginning of each concert. Can’t wait to see you there! us to use the ECS classroom.
Note: Popcorn Council members are asking that you
The cookbook has been sent off to the printers and we
bring a food bank donation as admission into the
are expecting them in February. Thank you to everyone
concerts.
that contributed recipes, and to the classes for their
artwork. As soon as they arrive the
Learning Visit by Mrs. Sommer committee will sort them and send them
On Thursday, November 26th, a small team of staff home with the students. Notes will go
members from Bawlf School came to our school to home as to when the extras will be
conduct a Learning Visit. The purpose of the visit was to available for sale. The committee
examine our teaching practice through a focused ordered 50 extra copies. Unfortunately
question that relates to student learning. The guests we had to omit the recipe notes and
make quick stops in various classrooms to collect data to quirks. The company was going to
answer this question: “What evidence is there of charge us per note and it was working
learning that extends beyond knowledge and out to be very costly. Special thanks to
comprehension into higher level thinking skills?” Arron Befus, Carol Erick, Amanda Hansen, Marion and
Sheila Thompson for all the time they put into this
Here’s some of what they found: fundraiser.
• Higher level thinking was genuine and significant and
embedded in teacher practice. Another thank you goes out to the parents that continue
• Students were able to make connections between to take the recycling in for the Green Club. It is really
what they were learning and the real world. appreciated!
• A deep learning focus was observed across a variety Our next Parent Council meeting is Wednesday, January
of classes and activities. 20th @ 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
• A continuity of strategies between classes was noted.
• Students knew what they were going to learn and Charity Checkstop - Saturday, December 5th
why.
In addition they had these comments: 48th Avenue, East-bound service road (in front of
• Transitions in classrooms were seamless. Our guests Camrose Registry) from 12 noon to 4:00 pm
were very impressed. Give a gift. Join the Camrose Police Service and
• There was lots of evidence of Assessment for Camrose RCMP members and participate in our
Learning practices. voluntary Charity Checkstop. Gifts of money, new toys
• A sense of harmony exists between staff and students. and food are gratefully accepted. “Give a Gift” to help
• The atmosphere is positive, comfortable and all about families in our communities have a healthy and happy
student learning. holiday season. Note: Tax receipts will be available to
donors of monetary contributions of $25.00 or greater
The Bawlf team left us to consider some ideas of how (self-addressed envelope must be submitted in order to
we might challenge our students to stretch their learning receive a tax receipt).
even more. We gained some insights and found the
experience to be a valuable one for our school.
Important Dates
Lockdown Drill by Mrs. Sommer December 10 Hot Lunch – Dairy Queen
December 16 Kindergarten Christmas Concert
This morning, December 3rd, we had – 7:00 pm
our first lockdown drill for the year. December 17 Grades 1-6 Christmas Concert
Members of the Camrose Police Service – 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm
conducted a practice run through. They had some December 18 Bowling – Grades 1-3
suggestions for a few improvements, but were pleased Swimming – Grades 4-6
with the protocol and the way the plan was carried out Last day of classes for Christmas Break
by staff and students. The entire drill took about 20 January 4 Classes Resume
minutes and then it was back to business as usual. Well
done everyone! **Next Newsletter – December 17, 2009