Week of September 26: 

Monday:  This week's homework is math weekly #2 (it will be due first thing Thursday morning since we have no school Friday). 

 Please help to support your child by checking in with them on their homework - there were a number of spelling assignments that were incomplete or not done at all last week.  

Tuesday:  

Wednesday:

Thursday: Please wear orange - At LGMS we will be wearing our orange shirts Thursday in support of the continuous efforts towards truth and reconciliation.  

    Math weekly #2 is due in the morning (if it hasn't already been turned in)

    Science field trip to the Francis Cooke Landfill.  Bus leaves at 10:00.  Thank you to our amazing volunteers that have their RCMP checks completed and are joining us.  Please meet us near the bus loop:) 

Friday: Truth and Reconciliation Day - No school

 Successful Terry Fox Run! 

Thank you to all the amazing parents that quickly got the forms completed so that we could all go and complete our 2 km river lap together :)

Please see the letter below from our very own, amazing Mr.D and his Right From the Start Team.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We have visited several classrooms again this week, embedding the MIndUP Core Practice into our sessions, which is part of an evidence-based program which is rooted in neuroscience, supporting Social Emotional Literacy. The Core Practice involves using a chime and deep breathing. Chimes have been provided to all classrooms along with a script to use consistency. 

https://www.bchd.org/docs/ys/mindup/MindUP_parent_workbook-Core_Practice.pdf

More information about MindUP: https://mindup.org

We have (re) introduced "Bucket Filling" within LGMS, tailoring our activities and discussions to the needs and developmental levels of middle school students. 

Reflective questions for students:

"What does a 'terrific' (positive/supportive/inclusive) classroom look, feel and sound like in grade _____?"

 "What does 'Bucket Filling' look, feel and sound like in grade _____?"

Students and teachers have been invited to share their responses on post-it notes. "Student Voice" will inform school-wide positive culture and reinforcement of empathy, kindness and healthy relationships.

Please contact Deren or Adrienne, LGMS Success Coaches, via our email addresses with any questions, concerns or feedback you may have. 

Need Help?  AHS: Help in Tough Times

Deren Alward (he /him)

Success Coach

Lawrence Grassi Middle School
phone:403.678.6006 ext 6035

deren.alward@crps.ca

 Week of September 19: 

Thank you to everyone that has already returned the signed copies of our two field trip forms (sent home last week).  If you haven't done this yet, please get them sent in this week.  

*Also a big thank you to anyone that has reached out to volunteer to join our class at the Canmore waste management centre and the Francis Cooke landfill.  

Monday:  This week's homework is spelling.  I run three spelling groups in class and last Friday we completed a pretest to help me to find the best fit for your child.  Spelling groups are fluid though and can change as the year goes on based on what I see, or what you or your child feel about the word lists.  

Your child should bring their spelling duotang home.  In it you will find this week's assignment.  Students will also have a copy of their word list.  If they have misplaced it you can access it from the LA page of my website (scroll down to spelling).  Please help to guide your child's word practice and also to check in that they are doing their homework according to the instructions (there are always 2 steps to complete).    

Tuesday:  

Wednesday:

Thursday: Picture day!

Friday: Spelling assignment due and test -first thing in the morning.

Friday is also our Terry Fox run.  Families are encouraged to Bring a Toonie for Terry, or to donate online using this link: https://schools.terryfox.ca/5102