Tuesday, September 24, 2019


Highlights from Our Learning


We have had a busy week so far!

Fall arrived yesterday and students have been using their senses for signs of how we know it is fall. The children started a “fall book” and copied sentences such as “In the fall I see red, orange, yellow and brown leaves” and “In the fall I hear birds honking.” Children drew pictures to match their sentence of choice.

We have also been learning about the legacy of our Canadian Hero Terry Fox.

Today we exchanged Learning Commons books. Please return books by next Tuesday.

In math the children have been working on a pattern with the letters in their names and matching a colour to the letter to make a repeating pattern.

The children have been sharing their Rooster is Off to See the World story with various classmates in grade 1.

F.Y.I.


Terry Fox Run, Thursday, Sept. 26 at 1:15pm
Families are invited to join us for our school assembly and run which will be held on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 26 at approximately 1:15 PM. Students can bring a Toonie for Terry to school to support the fundraising efforts. Our fundraising goal this year is $800. 


-Orange Shirt Day is observed on September 30th, but because our grade six students are involved in other activities on that day, BWS will observe Orange Shirt Day on Tuesday, October 1st instead. More information about this day will be forthcoming.


Volunteer Opportunities
Bridlewood School relies on volunteers to help us with fields trips, special lunches and Scholastic Book Fairs, just to name a few examples. We are currently putting together a list of people who may be able to give us the gift of some of their time for these occasions. If you are interested in supporting our school in this way, please email us at Bridlewood@cbe.ab.ca. Please remember that all volunteers must have a current security clearance and have completed a yearly volunteer form. If you need to begin this process, please visit our school office during regular office hours.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Happy Tuesday!

We have been talking about using our voice when something is bothering us.  "Speak Up Wonder Pup,' is a story we have read to help us stand up for ourselves with confidence.  Students have been using the "I message" to communicate with each other when faced with a conflict in a calm and caring way.  These include:
1. Name
2. I don't like it when...
3. Stop
When faced with a problem students know to use eye contact, body language and voice volume.

We also have read the story "Rooster's Off To See The World."  The students have been making groups of 10 and 12 by using the animals in the story, represented by cubes in specific number and colour combinations.  Students have created a story map to illustrate their story and are working towards being the story teller and acting it out.


F.Y.I.
-Our Bridlewood Open House is this Thursday from 4:30-6:00pm. All families are invited to attend to see what your child has been working on during the first few weeks of school.
-Friday is a PD Day and there is no school for students.
-Scholastic Book orders are due on Thursday, September 19th.
-School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 24th.

Have a great evening!

Friday, September 13, 2019

Happy Friday!

We have had a great start-up in Grade One. The children are becoming familiar with routines and expectations and we are all learning more about each other every school day. 

Some Highlights of Our Learning:
-Working in our Visual Journals to draw and label pictures to match the colours we have been exploring.
-Learning to read colour words, as well as some beginning sight words (see, me).
-Singing a multitude of colour songs, action songs and alphabet songs.
-Using colour cubes to create and name a variety of patterns (AB, AAB, ABC, ABB etc.)
-Going to music class with Mrs. Fatica.
-Going to the gym to learn the "Git Up" dance with Mrs. O.
-Working in our Friday Books. Thanks to the parents who took the time to respond to their child last week. Please look for Friday Books coming home again today.

Important Dates:
Thursday, September 19th - Open House from 4:30pm-6:00pm
Friday, September 20th - PD Day (NO SCHOOL for students)
Thursday, September 19th - Scholastic Book Orders are due