Weekly Memo March 20, 2015 Summer Literacy Institute, “Building Bridges: Readers and Writers Together” The Summer Literacy Institute, “Building Bridges: Readers & Writers Together,” for K-12 educators will be offered June 8-10, 2015. The three day conference will feature international literacy leaders Debbie Miller, Penny Kittle and Patrick Allen. This literacy event is hosted by Prairie Spirit School Division, with support from the Ministry of Education, and will be held in Warman, SK. Contact: Debra Melle, [email protected] , 306-798-6072 or visit www.spiritsd.ca for further conference information and the registration form. LIVE Arts in March and April 2015 LIVE Arts supports the Saskatchewan Arts Education curriculum with programs on visual arts, drama, music and dance. Broadcasts are delivered by professional artists who engage students in grades 1 to 9 from across the province with an interactive and instructive learning experience. Click here to register and find the full schedule by grade here. Also check for announcements at https://www.edonline.sk.ca. As spring approaches, Agriculture in the Classroom - Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) has lots of upcoming programs and events to help students across Saskatchewan gain a better understanding of agriculture. All of their programs and resources are curriculum-linked, developed in consultation with Educators, interactive and free to teachers. In order to better communicate with the education community, they have started creating electronic newsletters. Provided below are links to their March newsletters (one for Elementary/Middle School and another for High School), as well as a March 2015 newsletter educators word.docx word document containing information from both newsletters. Link for Elementary and Middle School teachers: http://eepurl.com/bgMMXT Link for High School teachers: http://eepurl.com/bgNVen Teachers can also sign up to receive their electronic newsletters at www.eepurl.com/5KRrv or by visiting the website www.aitc.sk.ca. 1|Page Western Development Museum Students will learn about Saskatchewan's participation in the world wars, our contributions, and about life on the home front. The in-museum Discovery Box program focuses on the home front and the effects of war on the people of Saskatchewan. Inclassroom lesson plans discuss how young people helped war efforts and the experience of Aboriginal people during and after the First World War. The WDM is also pleased to share with you the Stories of Courage: Saskatchewan Second World War Veterans Remember videos and series of lessons plans to supplement the videos from the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport. Grade(s): Grades 6-8 Social Studies Theme(s): War, Home front, First Nations, Daily Life, Saskatchewan Contributions Historical Thinking Concepts: Establish Historical Significance, Understand Ethical Dimensions of History This is the link to the discovery box. http://wdm.ca/EdPrograms/discoveryboxes/19.htm The Western Development Museum - Moose Jaw is pleased to be offering Smarter Science Better Building from April 13 to 28 to Grade 7 classes. This teacher-led program makes curriculum connections in a variety of areas. See the attached for further information. Moose Jaw Smarter Science Program Info 2015.pdf 2|Page National Early Years Conference: Nurturing Minds and Bodies in the Early Years May 6-8, 2015 in Moose Jaw National Early Years Conference Brochure.pdf Reminder that registration is open for the Creating Our Future: Nourishing Minds & Bodies in the Early Years! The early bird deadline of March 31st is approaching. For more information or to register, visit: http://eyconference.southcentralric.ca/ Early Childhood Practitioner’s Award Recognizing Individuals Working with Childhood in the Early Years Moose Jaw South Central Region Nomination Form 2015 Deadline for nominations is April 17, 2015 Early Childhood Practitioner Award Nomination Form It’s a P March 3 At Elgin Helping Children be Good Eaters Information session Join us for activities childr Please ap YMCA Strong Start Family Centre 679 Hall St. W. Monday, June 1st, 2015 6:30-8:00 pm To register call 306-691-1580 Helping Children Be Good Eaters Poster Jun 1 2015.pdf 3|Page We know keeping kids healthy is hard --- MEND empowers children and families to become fitter, healthier and happier! MEND! Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it! Every once in a while we need a little help – let the MEND team help you and your family make some small sustainable changes to lead a healthier lifestyle. MEND is a FREE program for families and children ages 2 to 13. The mission of MEND is to inspire children, families and adults to lead and sustain fitter, healthier and happier lives. MEND programs are designed for specific age groups which provides a supportive environment for families to interact, learn behavior changing skills, and make healthy lifestyle choices through healthy eating and increased physical activity. You will learn about: • • • • • • • • Healthy eating and mealtime habits How to read food labels What serving sizes look like Building self-esteem Active play Positive parenting Behavior change strategies Healthy growth Details can be found on the MEND websitewebwww.kinesiology.usask.ca 4|Page 2015 Red Cross Day of Pink in Saskatchewan Wear pink on April 1, 2015 and show the world that you can imagine no bullying. It takes a year-round, whole community approach. But together we can help stop bullying behaviour. Red Cross Day of Pink is a day to bring awareness to bullying issues in Saskatchewan and encourage others to join the movement. SK_DayofPink_Busi nessPackage.pdf poster advertising Saskatchewan authors March 1 2015 w ith Miriam.pub Reading Conference 2015.pub Please help us promote this event by posting the attached poster in a prominent place in your schools. 5|Page
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