Memo to Garden Creek Parents and Guardians
Monday, October 23rd, 2017
Good Afternoon, Creeker Families
We had a beautiful weekend and on to a beautiful week of learning!
Specialist Outcomes - we thought we would update you monthly on what is happening in Phys Ed and Music
Phys Ed- Oct. k-2 - basic fundamental manipulative skills using balls
(overhand throwing)
Oct- 3-5- fundamental skills using an implement and ball ( in sports such as tennis).
Nov- K-5 - Educational Gymnastics; sequencing; balance.
Music - For the remainder of October and November, students will be working on:
K-2: developing proficiency in keeping a steady beat, recognizing the difference between high and low and loud and soft sounds, and fast versus slow music. Students will develop these skills in a variety of ways including group songs and musical games.
3-5: Students will be working on reading the notes of the treble clef, learning how to use basic time signatures, learning how to use basic key signatures, and experimenting with new rhythms. Students will develop these skills by playing simple instruments, written activities, and musical games.
Presentation for Parents - “Parenting in the Digital World”, is being held on October 25th at the Tom Morrison Theater (Fredericton High School) from 7-9. Please see a previous attachment for more details or our website.
Home and School Fundraiser Mabel's Labels - a Garden Creek Year long Fundraiser - this past week you would have received an information flyer in regard to the Mable's Labels fundraiser. This is a labelling system for your child (you can get a variety of labels made for different purposes with their names on the labels).
Here is the info parents need to know:
1) Visit campaigns.mabelslabelscom and select "Garden Creek School" from the drop-down list
2) You will then be directed to a landing page that says "Garden Creek School Welcomes You to Our Page > Click Here to Buy"
3) Click on the pink "click here to buy" button. You are now on the website and ready to shop through our fundraiser!
4) To ensure your order gets credited to our campaign, make sure you see Garden Creek School listed on the top left of each page. Credit will also appear in your order confirmation email.
5) Tell other parents, friends and family to shop Mabel’s Labels and support Garden Creek School! Remember, Mable's Labels offers free shipping on all orders!
EARLY DISMISSAL DAY THIS TUESDAY! - Students will be dismissed at 11 as staff will be involved in professional learning opportunities. They will be working on technology to improve communication with parents through See Saw and Twitter as well as use of One Note for formative assessment work. Teachers will be learning new Math games to engage students or collaborating in gathering resources to support students in Math. Some staff will be learning about oral language development to support students in Literacy.
This week: Highlighted items are new to this list
Tues. Oct 24 - Professional Learning Early Dismissal 11:00 am / PSSC 6:30 pm
Thurs. Oct 26 – Calithumpians presenting as part of Canada 150 ( 9- 10 am) followed by Grade 3-5 workshops/Hot Lunch
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Mon. Oct 30 - Raffle tickets going home today
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Wed. Nov 1 - Santa's workshop items due
Tues. Nov 7 - Baking Pledge Sheets Due
Wed. Nov 8th - Harvey Retakes
Thurs . Nov 9th - Remembrance Day ceremony - details to come
Fri. Nov 10th - Professional Learning Day - full day .. no school for students
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Mon. Nov 13th - Remembrance Day holiday - no school
Wed. Nov 15 - Raffle tickets and money due
Tues. Nov 14th - Home and School Meeting 6:30 pm ( changed from the 21st)
Fri. Nov 17 - Item drop off for Bazaar
Sat. Nov. 18th - Garden Creek Christmas Bazarre! ( 11- 1 pm)
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Mon. Nov 20th - Achievement Reports issued
Thurs. Nov 23 - Parent/Teacher Interviews in the evening
Fri. Nov 24th - No school for students... Parent/Teacher interviews in the morning, Professional Learning in the afternoon
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Nov. 28th – PSSC 6:30 pm
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Tues. Dec 5th - Chapter's Night! ( 6-9 pm ) Choirs performing at 6:15
Thurs. Dec. 14th-Christmas Concert 9:00 am and 12:00 pm
Fri. Dec. 22 – Last day before holidays
Katherine Campbell
Principal
Garden Creek Elementary
453-5409 (c) 259-0588
"Once a Creeker, Always a Creeker!"
Mission Statement: Garden Creek School strives to provide a safe, caring learning environment where everyone feels accepted and can develop their full potential.
Vision Statement: Garden Creek School students will develop the skills to become enthusiastic lifelong learners and caring active citizens of their communities.