Crossing Park School
500 Martindale Blvd Northeast, Calgary, AB T3J 4W8 t | 403-777-7195 e| [email protected]
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b275/
Newsletter | March 2017
Principal’s Message
As Crossing Park School moves into the month of March, one realizes just how fast the
year is progressing. As one student proclaimed, “It is almost Spring Break!” March is a busy
time – not only in terms of this school year but planning for next.
Important Dates
Mar 23 – Non Instructional
Day (No Classes)
Mar 24 – Non Instructional
Day (No Classes)
Mar 25 - Spring Break starts
In August, Manmeet Singh Bhullar School will open. This will allow all students who reside
in Martindale to attend school within the community of Martindale. Students presently
enrolled and attending our overflow schools will be returning to either Crossing Park or
Manmeet Singh Bhullar. Letters will be sent out shortly by myself or Kevin Bauer, the
principal of Manmeet Singh Bhullar, providing students with information about which school
they will be attending next year. This can be a difficult time for students as they may be
required to change schools and adjust to a new setting. As information is available, it will be
posted to our website.
The Junior High Basketball season has just ended. Our four teams had fantastic seasons
and, with the re-birth of the Cobra Cup Classic tournament, our two senior teams were able
to play against many teams they would not face otherwise. A big thank you to the Boys
Junior team who volunteered to support the tournament in a variety of roles – there were
many positive comments from coaches and parents from the visiting teams.
Apr 10 – Classes resume
It has been amazing to watch the academic growth in our students. From kindergarten
students learning their letters and simple word recognition to grade 9 students learning new
and complex math and science concepts, growth occurs in all levels and in all subjects.
Take the time to ask your child what they learned in school today!
Spring Break is an opportunity to recharge and get ready for the final three months of
school. It is time to commitment to finishing the school year as strongly as you can.
Encourage, push and cajole your child to remain focussed and remember that commitment
to school now pays dividends into the future!
M.C. (Mike) Black
Principal
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Safety Is Our First Priority!
Tips for Parents
- Walk your children between home and school if
possible.
- If you must drive, park in areas where you can
legally park. Do not park in front of the school.
- Do not use the school parking lot and driveway
for the drop off/pick up of students. The parking
lot is for staff parking only. This includes the
community parking lot at the side of our school.
- Do not use private driveways for vehicle turn around
or student drop off purposes.
- Car pool with other parents.
- Most importantly, be observant of children when you
are driving in a school area and model good driving
practices.
- Obey all traffic signals.
- Do not encourage your child/ren to jaywalk!
Tips for Motorists
- Stop for all pedestrians crossing in a crosswalk – it is
the law.
- Drive at a safe speed and be aware of pedestrian
activity around you
- Never pass a vehicle when in a crosswalk.
- Wait until the pedestrian has completely cleared the
intersection before proceeding.
- Make eye contact.
- When turning left at an intersection, check to your
left to make sure there are no pedestrians.
- Don’t park within five metres of a marked crosswalk
or intersection.
- When turning right, check both ways to ensure there
are no pedestrians nearby.
Tips for Pedestrians
- Ensure you are crossing the street safely. Do not
jaywalk. Use the school patrols to cross the street.
- Use the Point, Pause and Proceed method to make
motorists aware you are trying to cross the street.
- Never cross the street at mid-block or against a
signal.
- Understand and follow signals.
- Research indicates that children under the age of
nine should always be accompanied by a responsible
adult or someone older.
Cobras
Take Care Of
Each Other!
Make Safety
A
Priority!
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Literacy News-March 2017
Working with Words
Proficient readers are able to break up words in many different ways when reading text.
Trying to sound out words letter by letter is not as efficient as looking at chunks (letters that
go together-like “ing”). The ability to read words quickly is important as it affects a reader’s
comprehension and fluency skills. The following are some ways that readers may analyze
words:
1. Using a word known to read a new word. (eg. If you know “play”, you can read
“day” or to read the word “enemy”-think of “ten” for “en” and “them” for “em”)
2. Compound words-noticing that there are two words that come together to form a
new word. (eg. Blackberries-has the words “black” and “berries”)
3. Using chunks (or sometimes called “word families”)-See the list below on the 52
most common chunks. (eg. I know what “op” says which helps me read words with
this chunk faster.
4. Root words, prefixes, and suffixes-being able to identify the “root word” in a word
will help a child read the word much quicker. (eg. For the word, “refreshing”, the
root word is “fresh”, the prefix is “re” and “ing” is the suffix.) A root word is the
original word and letters placed in front is called the prefix and letters placed at the
end is called the suffix.
§ If you have any questions regarding literacy, please contact Ms. Yee at 403 7777195 (ext. 7315) or email at [email protected]
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Check out the site below on the importance of reading aloud to your child:
http://cleverclassroomblog.com/2014/06/i-can-read-learning-to-read-at-home.html
K-12 Math Strategy Engagement Survey
The CBE is developing a K-12 mathematics strategy that will help our students succeed in math. We want to
hear from you on what you think would benefit students in learning math and help you as a parent or
guardian to support your child.
Please complete our online survey anytime between Feb. 22 and Mar.15. Your input will be used to help us
create the best strategy for future math success.
For more information on our K-12 math strategy engagement and links to math education resources for
parents please visit our website.
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