The Falcon's View
"Keeping you in the Nest"
2020 - 2021 Issue #4
Important dates to remember:
June 22 - PE 10 - Scuba in Killam
June 23 - Grade 1/2 - Field Trip - Big Knife Park
June 24 - Grade 3/4 Field Trip - Big Knife Park
June 25 - Last day of classes for JH and HS students
June 28/29 - Make up assignments, missed exams/rewrite days for JH and HS students
June 29 - K-12 Report Cards
June 29 - Grade 5/6 - Field Trip - Big Knife Park
June 29 - Last day of classes for Grade 1-6 students
2020-2021 School Fees
Payments can be made by cheque at the school or by using the online payment system at: https://www.brsd.ab.ca/families/online-payments-ordering
2021-2022 Registration Packages
Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2021!
Drumheller Virtual Museum Field Trip
Reynolds Museum Teaches Students about Machines at Work
To conclude our unit on Mechanical Systems, the Grades 7/8s participated in a videoconference with an educational guide at the Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin. Students reviewed how simple machines work to translate energy into motion. They enjoyed the pulley challenge to lift a water bottle. Each student made a simple catapult out of bottle caps, elastic bands, and popsicle sticks that worked well to launch mini pom-poms.
Grade 5/6 Happenings...
Saying Goodbye...
David Choi, who taught JH and HS Math, Physics 20 and 30 and coached the Junior High boys basketball team, is heading to Central High Sedgewick Public School next year.
Margaret Carlson, our Assistant Principal and Grade 4 teacher is leaving us as well. She is starting a new adventure as the Colony Principal for BRSD.
Alexyn Nycholat is also not returning to Forestburg School next year. Alexyn taught English 10, 20 and 30, Language Arts 8 and High School foods this year. Alexyn will be teaching at Bawlf School in the fall.
Thank you David, Margaret and Alexyn for everything you have done to help make our school a great place! Best wishes in your new positions and all of your future endeavors. You will be missed!
Welcome New Staff!
Jocelyn Miller is joining us as our new Assistant Principal and Grade 2/3 teacher. Jocelyn is coming to us from Killam Public School and we are excited have her join our staff.
Talia Derby is joining us as our new JH and SH Math teacher. Talia is coming to us from Central High Sedgewick Public School. Welcome Talia!
Forestburg School Website
JH Health and Wellness
In May and June, Grades 7,8, and 9 students have been participating in a short wellness program offered by BRSD. The Mindful Schools Program is designed to help classes cope with stress/anxiety, regulate bodies and emotions, and increase attention through Mindfulness practices. Students participate in the 20-minute sessions, once a week, led by Kayla Kowal. Kayla is our school’s Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Wellness Coach. Kayla has been joining us through Google Meets. To find out more about BRSD’s MHCB programming, you can visit the Facebook page, BRSD Mental Health Capacity Building.
Textbook and Library Book Return!
Please ensure all library books are returned to the Learning Commons by Friday June 18.
Please return all textbooks once you have completed the course.
Thank you for your patience and understanding this year! Keep reading this summer, bring your completed Reading Bingo cards back in September for a prize. See you in the fall!
Mrs. Kells
Get reading this summer!
Follow the QR code to go to soraapp.com and find Battle River School Division. It's a simple log on with student's Gmail address and password. You may have to enable pop-ups in order to sign in. Download the app on your smartphone or tablet for use as well. Titles are available for download for offline reading/listening!
The Staff at Forestburg School hopes everyone has a great summer!
* Parents - Please remember to do the Daily COVID-19 Checklist *
Forestburg School
Email: forestburgschool@brsd.ab.ca
Website: https://forestburg.brsd.ab.ca/
Location: Forestburg School, 4914 46 Ave, Forestburg, Alberta, Canada
Phone: 780-582-3792