The final school week in November has arrived. The first set of report cards and student-led-conferences have been completed. The next week will see preparations begin for the elementary Christmas concert.
Volleyball season has ended for another year. The senior girls' hosted the 1A conferences Nov. 7. This was a five-team round robin and the top two teams advanced to the regional playoffs in Edam. The girls tried hard but failed to finish in the top two, so their season ended. Special thanks to Kandice Walker, Krista Nickell and Caitlyn Gray for the many hours they spent coaching the team.
The junior girls completed their season with a trip to the district playoffs in Macklin Nov. 5. The districts are the highest level in volleyball for the juniors. There were four teams there from the northern area and four teams from the southern area. It was the Battle West District Playoffs. The girls played well and were competitive. They did not make the playoff round. Special thanks to Krista Gray and Cathy Gillatt for all the time they devoted to the team this year. The junior girls had a great season.
The junior and senior girls were able to wear their new uniforms for their final games. These were the first new uniforms the girls have worn in many years.
Student-led conferences were held last week. There was a great turnout and students were able to share their work with their parents. I had a chance to witness one student proudly showing their parents a science PowerPoint. She was grinning from ear to ear as she showed her family her presentation.
The book fair finished Friday. Nate Starycki, Grade 2, won the door prize. He received $25 worth of free books and his classroom also received $25 worth of books for their room. Thanks to Colleen Fouhy for organizing the book fair.
The SLC is sponsoring Camouflage Day Friday. Students and staff are invited to wear camouflage clothing. A balloon dart throw will be held in the gym at noon that day.
Curling will be starting soon. We will be using the Radisson rink to practice and Mrs. Kari Gray will be co-ordinating the teams again.
During the rest of November and December, the SLC members will be selling raffle tickets on two gift baskets. Each basket is valued at more than $200. Tickets are one for $5 or three for $10. Proceeds will go to student activities.
The School Community Council is sponsoring a door-decorating contest for the classrooms. Each room is to decorate their door for Christmas. After their meeting Dec. 7, the SCC members will judge the doors.
聽Staff attended a聽professional development day Nov. 23. The support staff were at St. Vital School for an autism workshop. The teachers were at the school for a math session on the new Mathletics program and scoring writing pieces for our school-based writing goal.
