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

Dear Parents/Guardians,

My name is Mrs. Erin Sanders and I am your child’s Grade 2/3 Teacher.  I look forward to learning with your child this year and would like to take this moment to share some information with you.

It’s the start of an exciting new year.  We’re off to a great start and we’re looking forward to an enjoyable and productive year.  It is important that parents and teacher work together for the best of the child.  Therefore, open communication between home and school is of utmost importance. Please contact me about any concerns you or your child might have. 

My classroom blog can be accessed through the school website or through the following link: https://bridlewoodroom75.blogspot.com/

Our first week of school will be spent primarily on establishing school and classroom routines and expectations, getting to know each other in our learning community and establishing a safe and caring learning environment.

Students will have designated doors that they should use to both enter and exit the school. The students of Mrs. Baker, Ms Penonzek, and Mr. Bhachu should enter and exit from the doors closest to the playground. The students of Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Ashacker, and Mrs. Boyton come in and out from the compound doors.

Students should only enter through the front doors if their designated doors are closed and they are late. It is helpful for students to establish a consistent meeting spot so that they may connect with siblings and parents after school.

If students are bringing phones to school they need to be kept in backpacks and turned off throughout the day.

Please ensure your child has the following items:

-        healthy snack and lunch that consider potential allergies within the school

-        water bottle with a sealed lid to prevent spills

-        a pair of outdoor shoes that they will wear only for outside and a pair of indoor shoes that will remain at school and are appropriate for gym (if shoes have laces, your child must be able to independently tie them)

-        all items brought to school should be labeled with your child’s first and last name

Thanks for helping make this year the best possible learning experience for your child.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at the school.  We’re looking forward to our time together being filled with many smiles and lots of learning! I look forward to the school year.   If you need to contact me, email is best.  You may also call the school at 403-777-6259.   My email address is: essanders@cbe.ab.ca

Sincerely,

Mrs. Erin Sanders

Hello Bridlewood Families! We are off to an exciting new school year!

On September 25th our class has an opportunity to have an in school learning opportunity to learn about rocks and minerals. We are hoping that 4 parents would be able to volunteer that morning to help us work through the activity centers.  If you have completed the volunteer paperwork at the school, please email Mrs. Sanders at essanders@cbe.ab.ca if you are able to volunteer. Thanks in advance!