A Message from the Office

We hope you have a great summer and we look forward to seeing everyone again in September!  You will receive an email from your child’s new teacher in August. 

The first day of school is on Tuesday, September 5.  This will be a full day. Please call the school if your child is going to be absent that first morning. This is very important as we juggle changes in our registration numbers on that first day. 

School supply information can be found on our website at    http://rbes.blackgold.ca/parents/school-supplies/   You can order packages throughout the summer, however, there is an additional charge of $5 after the August long weekend.

Additional Summer and September Information can be found on our website on our home page.

During the summer, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Principal, Mrs. Kloschinsky, by email: kathy.kloschinsky@blackgold.ca

June 28, 2017

What an amazing year!  I can not thank the students and parents of 1-2E enough for making this one of the most memorable years of my career.  I wish you all an amazing summer and can't wait to see the little ones in the hall in September!  

June 27, 2017

Today we were fortunate that the weather held up and we were able to enjoy a walk through the beautiful Devon River valley and an afternoon at the splash park.  

June 26, 2017

Our final week of school has arrived.  Here is the plan for the next 3 days:
Monday: Swimming, Fun Day
Tuesday: Walk, Splash Park
Wednesday: PARTY, Swimming, Assembly

Students had a great time at Fun Day this afternoon.  I was manning the Photo Booth, so did not get photos, but ask your child, I am sure they will be eager to share their adventures with you! 

June 23, 2017

The Grade 2s went to Miquelon Lake to participate in the Alberta Parks Bugology program.   It was a fun day of bug hunting in the forest and water., as well as learning about the structure and biology of invertebrates and their habitats.  Thank you to Mrs. Cassell, who joined us today.

Reminder that Monday is FUN DAY!!  Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather. We will be swimming in the morning from 11:10-11:50, so please have your child wear his/her swimsuit to school. 

June 22, 2017

BRRRR!  It was a chilly day in the pool today!!  

Today the Grade 1s and 2s explored many different online resources related to their Plants and Animals and Small Crawling and Flying Things units in Science.  A favourite was the online Food Chain game.  

The highlight of our day was receiving a special treat and certificate from Mrs. Raugust!  Thank you to all of the parents who helped to assist the students in getting their books returned.

1-2E students are bringing home all of their leftover supplies and also their work from the entire year.  Be sure to check out their art portfolios, they contain many artistic masterpieces! 

Reminders:
-Tomorrow is the last day to send in the school supply order forms, although supplies can still be purchased online over the summer. 
- Tomorrow is the Grade 2 field trip to Miquelon Lake.  Be sure to check your email for complete details.  
- The Grade 1s will be with their field trip classes tomorrow, so they will be swimming at alternate times.  Please check your email for that updated information.

June 21, 2017

Today students had a special performance by local Aboriginal and Metis dancers.  They came in and spoke with students about National Aboriginal Day and Aboriginal traditions, and also shared Aboriginal and Metis dances with the students.

One of the students favourite parts of going swimming is when they get to "fly" with the capes over to the pool!!

Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to help with our fun events over the last week of school:

Miquelon Lake: Mrs. Cassell

Swimming: Mrs. Webb, Mr. Tatchell, Mrs. Babb and Mrs. Wagner

Splash Park: Ms. Shah

June 20, 2017

Students love creating art and can not wait to share all of their masterpieces with you.  Today they created art portfolios to safely transport their work home.

Today was our final Tasty Tuesday of the year; we created Beachy Bear Cookies.  Thank you to the amazing parents who donated ingredients over the year: Mrs. Kuchirka, Mrs. Cassell, Mrs. Webb, Ms. Shah, Mrs. Courtemanche, Mrs. Tatchell, Mrs. Curle, Mrs. Dowdall and Mrs. Wagner.

Happy Father's Day

I wish each of you a very happy Father's Day and hope you have an amazing day with your little ones!

June 19, 2017

We are swimming again this week!  Remember to send flip flops, suit and towel each day.

One of the greatest things about going to University while teaching is that I have an opportunity to bring my professional development into my classroom as soon as I learn something new!  Students and I have been exploring the idea of Concept Attainment through an activity we call "Guess my Rule".  Today students created their own presentation and shared it with a partner.  Tomorrow they will create another one showing something that they have learned in their final Science units, we can't wait!! 

June 16, 2017

Congratulations to Quentin, who was the final Student of the Week of the year.

In the afternoon, students were visited by Ms. Carol from Alberta Farm Safety.  She taught students about dangers they may see on a farm or when they are outdoors.  The most important messages from the presentation was "one seat, one rider"!

June 15, 2017

Today we wrapped our presents and created a special card for Dad (pics posted after the weekend).

Check out the adorable 1-2E Swimmers in our June photo folder!

Reminder tomorrow is the final Word Sort test.  Also, home reading will conclude tomorrow. 

June 12, 2017

SWIMMING IS FUN!  Students really enjoyed their first swimming lesson in the beautiful spring sunshine!!  

During Math, the Grade 2s began their Data Analysis unit, by collecting information about our favourite kind of pizza.  Mmmm... pizza!  

Grade 1 parents, please see your email for information about your child's Social Studies Interview Project that is due on Friday. 

June 9, 2017

Congratulations to Makaylah, who was the 1-2E Student of the Week!

This afternoon, the Grade 2s had a visitor from the Albeta Science Network.  Tara is an engineer and brought her knowledge on boats and buoyancy to share with our students.  

The Grade 1s were hard at work creating toy using a variety of materials.  Their all time favourite was the opportunity to create a fidget spinner using Kinex! 

June 8 ,2017

In Math, we explored the concept of Mass, by weighing objects found around our classroom.

We had the pleasure of getting a sneak peak at the Grade 4 drama presentation of Life of a Kid.  Congratulations to the Grade 4s on a job well done!  Be sure to check out the opening night performance, which will take place June 12 at 6:00, in the RBES Meeting Place.  

June 7, 2017

Hands on exploration is awesome!  Or in today's case - bodies on.  In Math, we used our bodies as the unit of measure to measure a few large spaces.  Can you believe that our classroom is 7 1/2 Makaylah's long?!  The hallway is 40 1-2E Students Long and the entrance way to the school is 31 1-2E Students long!

We also explored how to measure around objects by using a measurement string and clip.  

In gym, we have been working on our trowing and catching skills using a fun summer object - the FRISBEE!!  Today we used these skills in a game of Ultimate Frisbee.  Ask your child to teach you how to play, it is sure to be a summer hit!  

June 6, 2017

We had an amazing day at the BGRS Track Meet today!  Congratulations to all of the 1-2E Athletes on your effort and accomplishments; you made me proud today!

Reminder that tomorrow is Early Dismissal.    

June 5, 2017

We are measuring maniacs in 1-2E!  The Grade 1s estimated and measured inchworms today using a variety of units.  The Grade2s estimated and measured a variety of objects around the room using multiple units.  Then they evaluated and compared the results of each.  

Weekly reminders:
- Tuesday is Track and Field - please see your email for detailed information
- Wednesday is Early Dismissal
- Friday, the Grade 2s will be attending a free in-school field trip on Boats and Buoyancy put on by the Alberta Science Network -Scientist and Engineers.  

June 2, 2017

Congratulations to Titus, who was the 1-2E Student of the Week.

June 1, 2017

THANK YOU TO ALL RBES VOLUNTEERS!  The time you give to our classroom and school is appreciated more than words can ever express.