September 23 BUZZ
Happy Monday!
Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our first school council meeting of then year. Our Glen Allan community is stronger when we all work together to provide our students and staff with amazing an amazing school experience. Thank you for your leadership!
We also want to extend a huge thank you to all students and families who contributed to our Toonies for Terry campaign. Glen Allan raised $604 last week in support of the Terry Fox School Run. Way to go!!
It's a great week for a great week!
Please read through the following blog post articles for important Glen Allan information.
Action
Opportunity
Information
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Information
- Terry Fox Run 2024
- What's been happening at Glen Allan!
WEEK AT A GLANCE - September 23 - 27
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ACTION
Playground Survey
Glen Allan Elementary is getting a new playground and we want your feedback as we enter the planning and design process. If you haven't already done so, please complete the survey linked below to share your thoughts and wishes for the new playground.
Glen Allan Playground Design Survey
The results of the survey will be used to inform decisions about the new playground design as we work in partnership with Strathcona County on the replacement process.
SURVEY CLOSES SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Elk Island Public Schools is on Instagram!
Want reminders and news about EIPS? You can now follow the Division on Instagram @elkislandpublicschools. Stay in the know about what’s going on, from divisionwide celebrations to reminders about important dates and deadlines. You can also connect with EIPS on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and the EIPS website.
A recent EIPS Instagram post shared the various ways parents can engage with their child's learning. Engagement includes reading with your child at home, being involved in school councils, attending conferences, or completing a survey.
At Glen Allan, there are many ways to engage with our school community, even in this blog post there is the playground survey, a call for book fair volunteers, and information about lessons happening in classrooms that you can practice at home.
OPPORTUNITY
Book Fair Volunteers
From October 21-25, we will have Scholastic Book Fair happening in our library. If you are interested in volunteering to help out during Book Fair, please email Mrs. Brownlee (Assistant Principal and Library Teacher) crystal.brownlee@eips.ca
INFORMATION
Breathwork / Regulation Strategy Contest
Have you ever tried Dragon Breathing, Cupcake Breathing or even 5 Finger Breathing? Students are being encouraged to try different breathing techniques to help calm their minds and body so they are ready to learn. Each day on announcements a new breathing technique is introduced and encouraged to practice in class. Throughout the next few weeks students will practice these regulation strategies and try to find which ones work best for them. A bulletin board displaying all the techniques has been created outside of the gym. On the bulletin board are also ballots for students to select which breathing techniques and why work best for them. Ballots are then submitted to the office for a change to win a prize.
Ask your child which breathing technique is their favorite so far!
Additionally, Ms. Gatti, an EIPS Specialized Support Consultant has begun her 4-part "Playshop" series our Grades 1-5. Through this series of classroom visits students will gain a deeper understanding our brain on stress and what we can do to help regulate our body and emotions. The intent is that the strategies introduced each session will be practiced by students and staff daily. Ask your child to share what they've learned in class and you can practice at home too!
FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT INFORMATION
Orange Shirt Day is being recognized at Glen Allan on Friday, September 27. It is a day for remembrance and is an act of reconciliation. Students will be learning that this is not a celebratory or joyous occasion, but rather one where we focus on empathy and understanding. Some of the activities that we will be doing during the week are:
- orange shirt designs
- written reflections
- read alouds of age-appropriate books
We encourage you to have conversations with your child(ren) about the meaning behind National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, wearing Orange Shirts, and how to respond to the Calls to Action.
Strathcona County has events planned at the Strathcona County Community Centre - Agora on Monday, September 30 from 1-3pm if your family is interested in attending.
PHOTO GALLERIES
Terry Fox Run 2024
