Friday was Family Literacy Day and the Grades 2 through 5 classes invited parents and guardians to come to the school to share books with the students. There was a great response and nine adults were able to come and read for about 30 minutes to a small group of students. It was a wonderful sight to walk around the building and observe the students engaged in books. Thanks to the volunteers — Michelle Nelson, Tammy Plastow, Carla Pain, Jackie Caldwell, Rhonda Mason-Harding, Kim Voegeli, Tracey Meena, Kristy Miller and Dwayne Harder — for taking time to come and read to the students. Everyone agreed it was great fun and hope to come again.
Ineke Gallop-Schensney wrote a poem about books for the Grade 4 and 5 Important Book that was very fitting for Literacy Day:
The most important thing about books is that each one holds a different story. Some are scary, or happy, or exciting or sad. Some are long, short or in between. Many have drama or magic or morals. They could be fiction or non-fiction or even science fiction. Some are autobiographies, fairy tales, fables or horror stories. The possibilities are endless. But, the most important thing about books is that each one holds a different story.
TheÌýschool librarian served hot chocolate and cookies to students and adults and made several book draws at the end of the day. Many students went home with brand new books to read.
The Grade 4/5 class are participating in the Friends program. This program will run for 11 weeks and will be an hour per session. The program covers many of the health outcomes and will be taught by Evelyn from Prairie North Health Region.
The program aims to reduce anxiety, depression, emotional distress and impairment in social functioning. It aims to build resiliency skills and awareness of anxiety prevention strategies for children.
The elementary students held their Jump Rope For Heart campaign kick-off Monday. A member of the Heart and Stroke Foundation spoke to the students and handed out pledge sheets. The jumping event will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 15.
The senior boys' basketball team travelled to Hafford for their first exhibition game of the season. They played Monday after school.
Mrs. Heather Cardin is moved in o her new classroom and began her teaching duties back at Maymont on Monday.
High school, middle school and elementary report cards were distributed Tuesday.
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