September 29

By Anonymous -
What a busy week of learning (and fun!)

Take a look at our students and some of their recent work and accomplishments:

Creating balloons (numbered 1 through 22)

Sorting practice at task time

Matching upper and lower case letters

Labelling with our 'words'!


We are currently reading "Good Morning Canada," an Andrea Lynn Beck book that talks about animals and activities common in our country. As a whole group we spend time labelling beaver, moose, goose, hockey, snow, etc., that we see each morning in the book.


 Terry Fox Run
Today was our school Terry Fox Run and many of our students were able to join all of our Kenneth D. Taylor students outside to run laps in support of the cause. Together we were able to complete over 12 laps!


 Watch out next week for photos of our hand-print mural making!

Reminders:
  • The School Council / Fundraising Association meeting will take place on Wednesday October 11, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
  • The office has sent out an email today at 11:35 am with the subject heading “Weekly Dispatch ”.  If you have not received this email it indicates you have not subscribed to receive non-commercial emails from Ken Taylor School and the CBE.  Please follow the attached link in order to subscribe and stay informed: http://calgary.schoolmessenger.com/cbe_subscribe
  • Oct 9th: No School – Happy Thanksgiving!
  • Oct 16th: No School – PD Day 
  • Oct 18th: Picture Day


Have a great weekend!

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