Friday October 23

Hello Parents and Students!

Things have been hopping this week at Cranston School with our first ever Student Led Learning Walks.  Both evenings were well attended and feedback has been positive.  We hope that you were able to get a good sense of how student communication skills develop from Kindergarten to grade 4.

Today we had a substitute teacher, Mrs. Mann.  She worked with us on our art project for the upcoming Original Art works fundraiser.  Each student will create a Picasso Self Portrait.  These will be sent home next week, along with a form to place orders to have this image put onto various items that would make great Christmas gifts for family and friends!!  Watch for this coming home next week.

Have a lovely weekend!

Mrs. Zwack and Mrs. Bowles

There are a number of important notes to share with your parents.

1.)  Intramurals will start soon.  We are interested in having your input, regarding students' interest in intramurals. Parents, please sit with your children to fill out this quick 2 question survey.  http://goo.gl/forms/KFPdNs7tQihttp://goo.gl/forms/KFPdNs7tQi

2.)  Calgary Flames and CBE have partnered up again to offer 'Press Level' seating to families at a discounted price.  $36 for a ticket, and $10 from each ticket purchased goes right back to Cranston School.  Go to www.calgary.flames/studentnight for more information.  Remember to choose Cranston from the drop down menu.  Tickets sell out fast, so please order soon!  

3.)  Cranston Peace Ambassadors will be starting a drive for Jacket Racket beginning Monday, October 26th and running to Friday, November 6th. This is a wonderful opportunity for all students to help other children here in our city, by donating warm outerwear that they no longer need. It is a valuable experience for our students and reinforces Cranston School’s commitment to peace and citizenship education. Please take some time with your children to go through their winter items. It is that time of year when we all realize that hats, mittens, boots, snow pants and coats have been outgrown! Please give them a wash and put them in a plastic bag to be brought to school. If you could list the items and sizes on the outside of the bag, it would help the students with the sorting process! We also accept adult sizes, as many older students need help to stay warm in the winter as well!