Important Dates

Friday, Dec. 20- Organizational Day for teachers. No school for students.

Monday, Jan. 6 - No school - PD Day for teachers

Tuesday Jan. 7 - Students return to school

Collecting Materials for Instruments over Winter Break

Dear Parents and Students,

In our science class we have been exploring hearing and sound.  Students will be asked to design, build and test a musical instrument at school to reinforce the concepts learned. Working as a scientist, your job is to find materials around home, which can be brought to school and be used to create an instrument. All materials collected will be shared amongst the whole class. 

The students have started compiling a list of materials that could be used to build their instrument. The students understand that their instrument must be able to create different types of sound, as well as include their understanding of pitch and amplitude. Here is the list of materials the students compiled but other materials are welcome:

newspaper, rubber bands, cans, balloons, plastic containers, pipe cleaners, cardboard boxes, string/yarn/fishing line, popsicle sticks, paper, tinfoil, saran wrap, wax paper, rice, beads, beans, macaroni, sticks, bubblewrap, Ziploc bags, straws, small pieces of wood, wrapping paper/paper towel rolls

Please do not go out and buy items, but only send materials that do not need to be returned! The grade two/three team will supply tape and other adhesive materials.

Please bring all supplies to school by Friday, January 10, 2020. You are welcome to bring supplies in before the winter break!

The Grade 2/3 Team

Library Books

If you could have library books returned to school on or before this Thursday that would be greatly appreciated. 

Community Walk next Week

In science, all grade 2/3 classes are learning about hearing and sound. We are planning to go for a 'Listening Walk' to the pond on Tuesday afternoon (Dec 17). The purpose of this walk is to identify sounds in the community. We do not need volunteers for this walk.

So far it looks like we will be having nice weather on Tuesday but please ensure that your child comes to school with weather appropriate clothing. Thank you!

Field Trip Tomorrow!

Dear Parents,

As you know, our class will be going on a full day trip to the National Music Center in downtown Calgary this Wednesday, December 11^th.

We have a few details to share with you about our trip that are important for the day:

-Our bus leaves promptly at 8:20 am, please ensure your child is at school at 8:15

-Your child will need a lunch, a snack and water for our day

-We will be walking a short distance outdoors so please have your child dressed for winter weather (hat, mitts, winter coat)

Thank you in advance for your support. We are very excited for our trip!

Mrs. Sanders

Upcoming Events/Information

Tues., Dec. 10- Healthy Hunger Lunch (Little Caeser’s pizza)

                          

Wed., Dec. 11- Room 75 (Sanders): Studio Bell - please be at school at 8:15

Monday, Dec. 16^th- Carolling @ 2:15. Senior choir will also be performing. Parents are invited to join.

Thurs. Dec. 19^th- Early dismissal (11:45) . Kernels snack. Pyjama Day! Carolling from 8:30 to 9:00 am. Parents are welcome.

Friday, Dec. 20- Organizational Day for teachers. No school for students.

Reminders

Hello everyone!
Field trip forms for our Dec. 11 trip to the Bell Center went home yesterday, please ask your child for them. Please sign and return them as soon as possible.

Also, we are still in need of 2-3 volunteers for the day. If you would be able to join us, we would love it! Please email Mrs. Sanders if you are able to join us. essanders@cbe.ab.ca

Also, beginning tomorrow, you can login and book a conference appointment for next Thursday or Friday. MyCBE/PowerSchool opens to parents at 6 pm. If you have trouble booking, please call the office or email your child's teacher for a spot. essanders@cbe.ab.ca

Thursday, Dec. 5- Conferences 4:00 to 7:30 pm. 

                          Early dismissal 11:45 grades 1 to 6 Kindergarten Conferences 8:15 to 11:15

Friday, Dec. 6- Conferences 8:00 am to 11:30

The book Fair will be held during Conferences in the Learning Commons. Our class will have a preview of the Book Fair earlier that week and will bring home a flyer.

Upcoming Events!

Friday, November 29- Conferences booking on MyCBE/PowerSchool opens to parents at 6 pm. If you have trouble booking, please call the office or email your child's teacher for a spot. essanders@cbe.ab.ca

Thursday, Dec. 5- Conferences 4:00 to 7:30 pm. 

                          Early dismissal 11:45 grades 1 to 6 Kindergarten Conferences 8:15 to 11:15

Friday, Dec. 6- Conferences 8:00 am to 11:30

Reminders/Information/Opportunities:

BWS will once again be a part of the Mayor’s Annual Food Drive. Boxes have been delivered to our school and will be put out at the entrance of the school until December 16^th. Communication regarding this will be sent out to the community but please also promote with your students and on your blogs.

Important Dates coming up!

You are invited to join the Grade 2/3’s in their Celebration of Learning!

When: Thursday, November 21st
Time: 4:30-6pm
Where: Gathering Area of Bridlewood School

This is an open house event. Feel free to come anytime between 4:30 and 6. Over the last few months students have been exploring and reflecting on the quality of life and what makes Bridlewood a great community to live in! Please come with your child to celebrate and explore the quality of life in Bridlewood. Students are looking forward to sharing their learning with you. We hope to see you all there!

Friday, November 22- PD Day - No school for students

Friday, November 29- Conferences booking on MyCBE/PowerSchool opens to parents at 6 pm

School Updates

Remembrance Day Assembly- Friday, November 8th
Bridlewood School’s Remembrance Day assembly will be held on Friday, November 8th and will begin promptly at 10:45. Parents and guardians are most welcome to attend, please ensure you arrive no later than 10:40, so that the assembly can commence without interruption, thank you. Poppies will be distributed to students prior to the assembly. Students are invited to make a small money donation for the Poppy Fund to support Canada’s veterans. Remembrance Day is on Monday, November 11, and there is no school on this day.

Cold Weather Days! 
We are already experiencing a number of cold weather days for the winter season. The CBE's policy is "when temperatures reach -20 Celsius or colder including the wind-chill factor, it is recommended that students be kept inside for recess or lunch breaks. The -20 Celsius guideline is comparable to other school jurisdictions in Alberta and across Canada." We rely on the Weather Network and monitor the temperature throughout the day, knowing we will adjust our decision for the morning/afternoon and lunch hour recesses. As always, we ask parents to ensure the students are dressed appropriately for the weather. We are encouraging students to wear their warm coats, hats, mitts, and boots.

After School Plans 
It’s always important for students to know what to do if their caregiver may be running late and isn’t there to pick up them up after school, especially when the weather is cold. At school, teachers have reminded students to come back into the school to the office for assistance in this situation. Please be sure to have a reminder discussion with your child about what to do on the rare occasion that this might happen.

Upcoming Field Trip!

Our class will be going to the National Music Center on Wednesday December 11th. We will be needing 5 volunteers for this trip. If you would like to volunteer, please email Mrs. Sanders at essanders@cbe.ab.ca. More details to follow.

Picture retakes are tomorrow (Monday Nov. 4)

Upcoming Events from Oct.21-Nov. 11

There is a lot happening at Bridlewood in the next couple of weeks!

Monday, October 21st is Election Day. Our school is a voting station. Students will be eating lunch in their classrooms today.

FUN LUNCH - Subway is this Thursday, October 24th.

SCHOOL HALLOWEEN DANCE - Thursday, Oct. 24th from 5:30-7:30 pm.  A flyer was sent home for this last week. We are asking that NO MASKS be worn at the dance. 

Thursday, Oct. 31^st- Black and Orange Day

Friday, Nov. 1- Professional Development Day - no school for students

Monday, Nov. 4- Lifetouch Picture Re-take Day

Friday, Nov. 8- Remembrance Day Assembly

Monday, Nov. 11- Remembrance Day (no school)

Community Walk Next Wednesday

Currently, all grade 2/3 classes are learning about quality of life and rocks and minerals, respectively. The question that students will be exploring is: How do rocks and minerals improve a community's quality of life? We are planning to go for a walk around Bridlewood community on Wednesday afternoon (Oct 16). The purpose of this walk is to help students start brainstorming their response to the big question. On the walk students will be looking for:

• Can you spot some features of the community that may impact quality of life?
• How are rocks and minerals being used in Bridlewood community?

So far it looks like we will be having good weather on Wednesday but please ensure that your child comes to school on Wednesday with weather appropriate clothing. 

Long Weekend

There is no school this Friday, October 11th or Monday, October 14th. Classes resume on Tuesday, October 14th. 

Orange Shirt Day tomorrow

If you have an orange shirt, please wear it tomorrow. We will be discussing in class the importance of why we wear orange tomorrow. Orange Shirt Day is a day to recognize the Every Child Matters. The story behind Orange Shirt Day involves a First Nations girl who wore a new orange shirt on her first  day of residential school. Her orange shirt was taken away and she was not allowed to speak her language or wear what she wanted. You can also wear your blue Bridlewood shirt or a color close to orange such as red or yellow.

Library Exchange Days

Our day to exchange books is on Thursdays! Books can be signed out for two weeks.

TERRY FOX RUN

Our Terry Fox Run will be this Thursday at 1:10pm. We will be meeting in the gym for the kick off at 1:10. Students should be prepared for the weather (it may be cool or warm) and bring a water bottle. If they wish to, students are also welcome to bring a loonie or twoonie for our Terry Fox run fundraiser. Families are welcome to join us in the run. 

Fun Lunch

Fun Lunch is this Thursday, Sept. 24.

PICTURE DAY

Picture Day is Tuesday September 24th!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are planning a walk to the pond in the morning of Thursday September 26th.  This is an opportunity to find their own "Nature Nook" and practice journaling.  We will also be able to see the Public Art created by Bridlewood students with Artist in Residence Sharon Fortowsky. We will be returning to school for lunch.

We do not need any volunteers for this walk.

Kind regards

Erin Sanders and Victoria Boyton.

BRIDLEWOOD SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE!

We are happy to invite our families to school meet their child's teacher(s) on the evening of Thursday, September 19th from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. This is an opportunity for you to meet your child's teacher face to face and see their classroom. We would love to see you!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Grade 2/3 students are looking forward to a visit from Scientists in School.  As part of our learning about rocks and minerals, students will become a geologist as they learn about geological forces while making a metamorphic rock to keep. 

 The cost for this workshop is $7.00.  Please return payment no later than Thursday, September 19, 2019.  Payment can be made in cash (exact change please) or debit through the office.

If you have any questions about our visit from Scientists in School please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher at 403 777 6259 or via email. 

The schedule for our classes is as follows:

Monday September 23           AM     Bhachu  

Monday September 23           PM     Boyton 

Tuesday September 24           AM    Ashacker 

Tuesday September 24           PM    Baker 

Wednesday September 25     AM   Sanders 

Wednesday September 25     PM   Penonzek 

Each class will need 5 volunteers to assist with activities.

Please contact your child’s teacher (essanders@cbe.ab.ca) if you are able to volunteer in the classroom or complete the reply slip below and return it to your child’s teacher. 

Grade 2/3 Team