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MAY 2011 • ISSUE 9 • VOL . 8THE

THE CALGARY SCIENCE SCHOOL

Spring has sprung, the grass has ris’, holy cow, we’re go-ing to Fort Steele already! As you can

tell, my prose needs some atten-tion, but we are giving plenty of attention to getting ready for our Spring outdoor and environmental education schedule. May 5 is the departure date for the first of our trips, with the last one returning on May 17. Also in May, our grade fours are heading on their South-ern Alberta History Tour and the grade eights are embarking on the Circle Tour at the very end of the month. Of course, we could not take on such an ambitious schedule without our parent volunteers and

a dedicated and flexible staff. We are truly appreciative of the volun-teer spirit amongst our school com-munity and are looking forward to working with you once again dur-ing our Spring schedule.

Spring also brings with it bicycles and increased pedestrian traffic for students who live in the neighbour-hood. Our traffic safety committee has worked hard to investigate measures to help limit the impact of carelessness or thoughtlessness in our school zones; the re-emer-gence of bicycles is a reason to re-consider your own driving habits and whether you are considerate of pedestrian and bike traffic, or if you are more focused on your own

convenience. Please refrain from executing u-turns and stopping or parking on or near crosswalks, as these maneuvers pose hazards to our students. We thank you for your consideration.

Lastly, I wanted to give everyone a quick update on registration for the 2011-2012 school year. This year’s registration process was an anoma-ly. Normally we go through approx-imately two hundred forty spots on our grade four waiting list to fill the one hundred seats. This year we only had to go through about one hundred seventy spots on the wait-ing list to fill the grade four spots. One way or the other, we are fully registered for next year.

Darrell Lonsberry

Principal’s Message

www.calgaryscienceschool.com

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In This IssueMay 2011

P r i n c i p a l ’s M e s s a g e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

C S S i n t h e N e w s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n N e w s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

C S S L o g o U p d a t e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

C o m m u n i t y G a r d e n U p d a t e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

S t a f f, S t u d e n t , a n d Pa r e n t I n t e r v i e w s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

W h e r e a r e t h e y n o w ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2

L i b r a r y R e p o r t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3

H a n d s a t Wo r k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4

C S S F e a t u r e d A r t i s t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6

M a y 2 0 1 1 C a l e n d a r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0

J u n e 2 0 1 1 C a l e n d a r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1

M o t h e r s D a y R a c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2


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City TV’s Breakfast Television visited CSS on April 18 as part of their week long “Jill Goes Back to School” series. The show’s producer had heard about CSS through the grapevine and thought that we would provide an active and engaging opportunity for their reporter Jill Belland to see what school looks like these days. CSS certainly did not disappoint.

Of course, being Breakfast Television, we got an early start that morning. In fact, Mr. Fu, our morning care-taker, was at the school at 5:00am to let their techni-cal people into the school to set up for what was to be a live broadcast. Teachers showed up shortly af-ter 6:00am and students began showing up at about 6:45am. It’s amazing the response you get from a group of middle school students when you ask the question to a class, “who would like to be on TV?” We had a great turnout of students, even for such a mind-numbingly early start. Due to technical difficul-ties the segments were not able to be broadcast live, which gave us much more flexibility in how we put things together.

We wanted to give people a representative sample of what CSS is about, so we organized 4 segments of 2 or 3 minutes in length. We did a session on weird science, where Mr. Hoyt-Hallett and his weird science elective students turned pennies to gold; we did a ro-botics segment where Ms. Brown and a handful of her robotics students showed off their robots; there was a session on physical activity where Mr. Schmeichel and Ms. Bailey set up the IAC with a number of physical ac-tivity stations. We also had two groups of grade eight students race to set up tents to represent our outdoor and environmental education focus.

CSS was well represented in the program, thanks to the efforts of the staff and students who were able to join us that morning to put everything together. You can see the footage at:

http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/909524553001.000000/on-location-at-calgary-science-school/

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It’s a busy time as we are in the process of designing bus routes for next year (2011/2012 school season) to accommodate the current 415 registered riders. Rider-ship in the NE/NW is down a little from this year and in the South we are adding some communities and drop-ping others so we will notify you of those changes once complete.

Please remember to notify the transportation commit-tee if you plan to move or need to change your stop re-quirements by emailing us at: [email protected]

The following is a general overview on how we decide to place stops on each route:

• Routes are designed to get the bus to CSS as directly and safely as possible along main roads. This mini-mizes drive times which of course is good for stu-dents and for finding/keeping good bus drivers.

• Stops are shared by as many students as is practi-cal. This usually results in one stop per community. Though difficult, we place shared stops in areas that are fair for all riders using the stop (typically within 1.5 kms walking distance from the student’s home). Stops are placed to give the shortest walks possible; parking is not always convenient at stops and parents are expected to find safe parking on their own.

• We usually place stops at existing Calgary Transit stops. These are preferred by Southland Transporta-tion as they are safer (receive regular snow removal) and may offer a bench or shelter.

• At the end of the day, Southland Transportation is ul-timately responsible for stop placement and may re-ject our suggested location if they feel it is unsafe for the bus to stop there.

Colleen P Route 3 CSS Transportation Volunteer

There is some big news to report regarding the search for a new CSS logo. We were nearing the end of the process and had worked with the student who submitted the logo idea to perfect it and design multiple varieties of it for the numerous applications it would be used for. We thought we were near the end, then received an email that contained the logo of an organization in the U.S. that is virtually identical to the one our student designed. The beauty of the design was its simplicity and clear, recognizable symbols; unfortunately, its simplicity was our undoing, as the idea had been used already. Of course, the more complicated and intricate the design, the less likely it is that it will be replicating an existing design and the more simple it is, the more likely it is that it has already been done. The CSS student-generated design is too close to this existing design to allow us to move forward with it. For now we will keep our current logo and will revisit the process at the start of the 2011-2012 school year. Darrell Lonsberry

TRANSPORTATION NEWS

CSS LOGO UPDATE


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The Lakeview Community Garden is well on its way! All of the materials to construct the garden have been delivered. After much research and consul-tation, the planning committee determined that building the beds out of paving stones is a better option than using wood. These kinds of beds are estimated to last for at least 20 years, which makes them more environmentally friendly than spruce or cedar beds which tend to last only 5 or 10 years re-spectively.

The committee has decided to build 19 beds: 15 beds will be made available to Lakeview residents; three will be used by CSS students to enhance learning; and the final bed will be a “free” bed that anyone can take from. (Research shows that this re-duces the potential for visitors to our garden area to pick from personal gardens.) Many of the com-munity beds have already been assigned, but the committee is taking names for next year’s wait list.

As for the actual construction of the garden, the City of Calgary provided an in kind donation of sod-removal, as well as the loam and mulch required to build the pathways for the garden. At the time of writing, the build date for the actual construction has been set for May 14, depending of course on the state of the build site. There is a need for pre-paratory work to be completed such as staking and tamping, so there are opportunities to participate on the days leading up to May 14. A barbecue is planned for after the construction so there is a need for help with that as well.

For further information please email the committee at [email protected].

COMMUNITYCSS/LCA

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE

REPORTS ON STAFF, STUDENT& PARENT INTERVIEWS

Over the two week period of March 7-18, members of the teaching and support staff (44 participants), stu-dents (approximately 600) from grades 4 to 9 in their class groupings and parents attending the March 17 and 18 Student led conferences (48 participants), were invited to share feedback in regard to the Cal-gary Science School by responding to the questions, “What causes you to believe that the Calgary Science School is a very good school and what suggestions for improvement would you like to offer?” The interviews conducted by the superintendent serve as a compo-nent of the ongoing school evaluation process. The feedback generated through the two questions (with-out any prompting) has been organized as commen-dations or recommendations for further consideration on the basis of common themes which were identified through a thematic analysis process. The frequency of common themes is indicated in parentheses.

The following 11 major areas of commendation (with a response rate of 25% or more) were identified: teachers are treated as professionals; the outstanding

leadership provided by the school leadership team; the students are excellent; the positive school cul-ture; the Calgary Science School is unique and spe-cial; the strong focus on collaboration; professional development opportunities; the outdoor education and field trips; parental support; enhancing learning and teaching through the use of technology and the exemplary teaching in the Calgary Science School. Further elaboration of the 11 major areas of commen-dation with reference to representative comments is as follows:

Teachers are Treated as Professionals (31)

Teachers are given the freedom to be creative, build on their strengths, try new things and make mistakes. There is a great ability to be spontaneous in our school - the level of risk-taking is high and you can count on having the support of the administration. We are given the freedom to make meaning of the curriculum and to bring our own flair and spirit to it.

COMMENDATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION


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REPORTS ON STAFF, STUDENT& PARENT INTERVIEWSThe Outstanding Leadership Provided by the

School Leadership Team (30)

The leadership provided by the school leadership team at all levels is the key to our success. Teachers feel inspired, motivated and more passionate about their work because of the support of the school lead-ers. The administrators have made an effort to rec-ognize every member of the staff and to make staff members feel valued and important. The members of the school leadership team are good role models for the teachers and they help the teachers to be good role models for the students.

The Students are Excellent (22)

Staff members describe students as overall having a very positive, respectful attitude, they enjoy being in the school and are motivated to do well as learn-ers. The relationship between teachers and students is collaborative rather than hierarchical. The students are amazing; they try things here they wouldn’t do in other schools.

Positive School Culture (19)

There is a very caring, supportive, positive culture in the school and a strong sense of community and it is a great place to be for students and staff. When you come into this school there is a climate of happy kids - it is a good place to be. There is a strong sense of mu-tual respect, caring and positive rapport among the students and the teachers - they genuinely appreciate each other. There is a high level of student and teach-er engagement in learning activities and the culture of the school is to give it a try.

The Calgary Science School is Special and Unique (17)

There is something very special in the Calgary Science School. There is a strong sense of community and ev-eryone cares for each other. Staff members are keen, energetic, and flexible and everyone seems to get along well with each other. It is a stimulating, engag-ing place - it’s about ideas and learning.

Strong Focus on Collaboration (14)

There is a strong focus on collaboration, which is re-flected in the organization of teaching teams and discipline partners; teachers are expected to work to-gether and there is strong support for collaborative efforts within the school and beyond.

Outdoor Education and Field Trips (14)

The outdoor education programs, field trips and oth-er out of classroom experiences provide unique, en-riched learning experiences, which are a special fea-ture of the school. The outdoor education experiences provide great opportunities for building relationships and developing teambuilding skills. Our ability to take learning beyond the classroom in a meaningful, authentic way through the outdoor education experi-ences is a very significant strength of the school.

Professional Development Opportunities (13)

The emphasis on professional development reflected in the school year calendar (16 days) and funding is a tremendous strength of the school. Teachers are pushed in a positive way to improve practice; it is an expectation to grow as a teacher, but at the same time, the support is there.

Parental Support (13)

There is tremendous support from parents for the work of the school. It is great to have the well-or-ganized parent volunteer program. Parents are very good about getting involved in the education of their children in providing support for the school through such things as volunteering for outdoor education programs. Parents are collaborative; it is part of the culture of the school.


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Exemplary Teaching (11)

The staff members are very competent and highly dedicated - great staff - exemplary teaching. There are very good teachers in the school who are hard-working and have high expectations for the students and for themselves. We appreciate the strong focus on inquiry and the use of teaching practices which are current and innovative.

Enhancing Learning and Teaching through the Use of Technology (11)

The availability of technology to enhance learning and teaching and the manner in which it is used to promote student engagement and effective teaching is a unique asset in the school. I appreciate the focus on using technology to enhance learning and teach-ing and to authentically engage students in the cur-riculum in a meaningful way rather than having tech-nology for technology’s sake.

The key recommendations for further consideration identified by the teaching and support staff members

are as follows:

Outdoor Education Program Enhancements (8)

The outdoor education experiences are outstanding, but there is still more that could be done in terms of relating the experiences to the curricular objec-tives and in exploring big questions. There should be more emphasis on the leadership development, team building and physical education aspects of the out-door education programs.

School Program Enhancements (6)

Suggested areas in which the existing program could be enhanced included: better utilizing service learn-ing opportunities; developing an integrated approach to the curriculum across all subject areas; combining the grade 7 electives into larger groupings; giving more attention to the health curriculum and explor-ing the possibility of teaching a second language.

Ensure that Curricular Expectations are Addressed (6)

We embrace inquiry but at the same time we need to recognize that there is a place for textbooks and teaching basic skills as a foundation for inquiry. It must be clearly understood by teachers, students and parents that skill development and addressing cur-ricular goals related to student knowledge, skills and attributes is a fundamental component of inquiry.

Learning Strategies Program Enhancements (5)

More attention needs to be given to providing more consistency and more structure in the Learning Strat-egies program. The introduction of the learning strat-egies program has significantly reduced the amount of time available for teaching the core courses. The impact of the Learning Strategies program should be explored and further enhancements should be made.


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Timetable Enhancements (4)

The timetabling challenges associated with the fine arts program and in particular the band program, need to be addressed.

Provide a Senior High School Program (4)

Consideration should be given to extending the Cal-gary Science School program to the senior high school level so that it can be proven that the CSS approach will work at that level as well.

Professional Development Enhancements (3)

There should be refinements made in the organization of professional development activities with a greater emphasis on “producing” rather than “consuming” pro-fessional development. We should provide opportuni-ties for teacher teams to develop teaching resources and to share them with other teachers. We should be sharing through professional development activities and blogging our exemplary practices.

Better Addressing the Needs of ESL Students (3)

There is a need to do more than what we are currently doing through Learning Strategies to deal with the increasing number of students with ESL background and learning disabilities

Enhance the Personalization of Learning Experiences (3)

There are several students who need Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy support. There should be safety nets in place for students who are not suc-ceeding.

Enhance the Facility with Change Rooms/Shower Rooms (3)

The emphasis on having students participate in in-tense physical activities and the physical education program in general could be supported with the ad-dition of shower room facilities.


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STUDENT PERSPECTIVEThe grade 4-9 students were interviewed in their class groupings (four classes at each grade level) and they were most enthusiastic in sharing their perceptions from a student perspective. The major areas of com-mendation (identified by five or more classes) which were generated through the student feedback includ-ed:

• The teachers are excellent (All classes) - Special qualities which were identified included: engage students through hands-on learning ac-tivities (14 classes); let students use different ways of learning (12 classes); use a variety of learning activities (9 classes); are caring and kind (8 class-es); engage students through projects which are interesting and engaging (8 classes); are knowl-edgeable about what they are teaching (8 class-es); encourage students to apply their learning to real life situations (7 classes); have a strong fo-cus on helping students to learn and succeed (6 classes); challenge students as learners (6 classes); are open and friendly - talk to students (5 classes); support their students (4 classes); give students help when it’s needed; have a sense of humour (3 classes) and make learning fun (3 classes).

• The Outdoor Education Programs and Field Trips (Through a show of hands 100% of students in all of the classes interviewed indicat-ed an appreciation for the outdoor education pro-grams and field trips). Everyone loves the outdoor education experiences. We appreciate the oppor-tunities for hands-on learning, learning beyond the classroom, building relationships and getting to know each other.

• Positive School Culture/There is a good feeling in the school (All classes) - Students respect each other and are nice to each other. Staff members are very helpful and caring. Learning is fun. Students and staff are like one big family.

• Access to Technology to Enhance Learning (All classes by a show of hands) - We are able to learn in different ways with the use of technol-ogy. Students, through the use of technology, are able to access important information, be creative and show what they have learned.

• The Focus on Learning through Inquiry (All classes)

• School Clubs and Extracurricular Activities (8 classes) - Enjoy participating in the school productions. Like opportunities to be involved in various sports teams.

• Physical Education Programs (8 classes) - We have excellent physical education and daily physical education programs. We appreciate the great variety of physical education activities.

• Well-rounded Program of Learning Experi-

ences (7 classes) - We are getting a well-round-ed education with excellent experiences in the core courses and art, drama, dance, music (band) physical education and many excellent electives.

• Service Learning Projects (6 classes) - It is good to have opportunities to help people in need through fundraisers and special projects.

• Electives and the Opportunities for Choos-

ing Them Given to the Students (5 classes)

• The Organization of the School Year Cal-endar (5 classes)

KEY SUGGESTIONSThrough a thematic analysis of the student respons-es the following key suggestions (3 classes or more) were identified:

• Make Changes to the Portfolios for Physi-cal Education and Fine Arts (10 classes) - Changes related to the electronic portfolios in physical education and fine arts and the require-ment to be doing a blog should be considered because of the technical problems that are being experienced and the inordinate amount of time required.

• Make Modifications to Learning Strate-gies (4 classes) - There is too much time spent on Learning Strategies and there should be some changes made to what is done during this time.

• Do away with week A and B in the time-

table because it is too confusing and does not achieve a useful purpose (4 classes)


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• It would be nice to have a cafeteria oper-ated by the students out of the staff room/kitchen (4 classes)

• Organize a Student Council or Student Advisory Group (4 classes) - The opinions of students should be valued more - have a student organization to provide feedback to the teachers and administration.

• Provide one class period each week for students to get caught up on their work (3 classes)

• Build showers and change rooms next to the gymnasium (3 classes)

• Provide a second language in the school program (3 classes)

• Explore the Possibility of having school teams for Grades 4, 5 and 6 (3 classes)

PARENT COMMENDATIONS

The 48 parents who were interviewed during the stu-dent-led conferences on March 17 and 18 indicated strong support for the school and an appreciation for the learning opportunities that are being provided to their children. The major commendations that were identified (10% or more of the parents) include the following:

• The Teaching is Excellent (34) - The students are truly engaged in their learning. The teachers do a great job of giving students the freedom to learn. We appreciate the specialized focus of the teachers and their strong skill set. The rapport of the teachers with students is excellent. Clearly the teachers have a real passion for teaching in this school.

• Well-rounded Program which Focuses on All Aspects of Student Learning and Devel-opment (30) - We appreciate the interactive na-ture of the school. Science School does not reflect well the holistic nature of the program. There is a great variety of learning experiences. The pro-gram is well-balanced and the students get the full spectrum.

• The Outdoor Education program is out-standing (24) - Outdoor Education is the trade-mark of the school. Students learn a lot about the environment. The outdoor education experiences are great for building relationships and the stu-dents develop leadership and team building skills.

• There is a very positive culture in the school (21) - There is a real sense of commu-nity and belonging in the school. There is a very friendly welcoming environment and our children are very happy here.

• The Emphasis on Learning Through Inqui-ry (14)

• The use of technology in the school en-riches learning experiences (11) - Technol-ogy enhances the students’ communication with their teachers. The technology in the school is great and it is used properly; not just for playing games. The technology skills of the students are so much more advanced than their friends from other schools.

• Class Sizes and the Size of the School (6) - We like the cap on class sizes and the overall size of the school.

• Communication is Very Good and Parents are Kept Well-informed (5) - Like the transpar-ency and open communication. Communication is outstanding - appreciate the weekly update from teachers. We like how everything is online; par-ents are kept well-informed.


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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION

(PARENTS) • Revise the Structure of Parent-teacher In-

terviews (6) - Consideration should be given to having one parent-teacher interview each year where the parents have an opportunity to talk pri-vately with the teacher.

• Consideration should be given to starting a senior high school program (6)

• A greater emphasis should be placed on capitalizing more on parents’ capacities as experts and volunteers (3)

• Consideration should be given to offering a second language (4)

CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONSThere was a very positive response from the staff mem-bers, students and parents to the opportunity to share their views in regard to areas of commendation and suggestions for further consideration relating to the Calgary Science School. Clearly there is agreement that there is something very special about Calgary Science School and there is strong support for the emphasis on providing a compre-hensive program with rich learning experiences in math-ematics, science, the humanities, physical education, fine arts and a variety of electives. The participants expressed very strong support for the emphasis on learning through a disposition of inquiry, enhancing learning and teaching through the appropriate use of technology and providing authentic, engaging learning experiences in the school and beyond through the extensive outdoor education program. Major strengths of the school identified by the participants include the: exemplary teaching; positive school culture; open communication; positive attitude of the students; support and active involvement of parents; administrative leadership and the focus on professionalism, innovation, collaboration and exemplary teaching and the emphasis on doing everything possible to have students experience suc-cess as learners. Interested individuals are encouraged to make reference to the detailed description of commenda-tions and suggestions for further consideration outlined in the report document which will be posted on the website and made available through the school office.

Dr. Garry McKinnon

We want to highlight the accomplish-ments that some of our CSS alumni have earned in coming editions of the Spectrum. We are starting by shining the spotlight on Allison Pegg. Allison is currently in grade 11 and has re-ally taken advantage of the opportu-nities that have arisen as part of the CSS community and her high school community. She is looking at complet-ing her grade 12 year as part of the Class Afloat program, where she and her classmates live and learn aboard a tall ship. Allison’s sense of adventure, willingness to contribute to her com-munity through volunteering, and her high level of achievement are all rep-resentative of what we hope to instill in all of our students. In order to make her dream of attending Class Afloat a reality, Allison is undertaking some fundraising to offset the considerable fees. Go to www.needalifeboat.com for more details. Good luck, Allison! If your son or daughter is a CSS alum-nus and you would like us to high-light their accomplishments and how CSS contributed to their successes in upcoming editions of the Spectrum, please contact Rheana Fehr, our editor at [email protected]

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From the

ANNE TINGLELIBRARY

Happy Spring! Here are a few information bits from our busy library:

The Anne Tingle Library thanks Cathy Beveridge, published author of Canadian children’s historical fiction, for the generous contribution of a box of Canadian fiction books to be added to our collec-tion. We actively focus on and promote Canadian writers and publications, and are thrilled with this gift.

Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the Usborne Books sale held during the Student-led conferences in March. Profits from the sale totalled just over $400.00. We used those funds to purchase Usborne books teachers chose for their classroom reading shelves, as well as a few new books for our library shelves. Remember to check for the Internet links located in most of these books, which extends the depth and breadth of the books’ contents.

If you have children in Grades 7-9, they have text-books on their library accounts for which they are responsible. This is a good time to ask your chil-dren if they definitely have the copy numbers they signed out. At the end of June, there’s often a number of issues around students returning copies that aren’t on their accounts, and missing copies they’ve had mixed up with fellow classmates. We can provide the copy numbers in the library, and teachers also have records of these numbers, but it’s up to students to do their own verifications.

Thanks to parents who responded to the “signifi-cantly overdue” notices we sent home after Spring Break. The notices were sent for overdue library items that dated back from the middle of March, and really needed to be returned or replaced. Do-ing this periodic sweep of the overdues helps avoid being buried at the end of the school year. ☺

Again, a reminder that the Online Reference Cen-tre located within Learn Alberta website is an ex-cellent source of online information that is current, authoritative and evaluated by professionals. De-pending upon which database you search, you will find virtually any format of information - articles, newspaper and magazine articles, videos, Internet links, maps, pictures, charts, and more - from early childhood to university levels. The key to success is in selecting the right database (read the descrip-tions) and using a key word search (not a ques-tion!). At home, you need this log on information: Username: LA362 Password: 4284 http://www.learnalberta.ca/OnlineReferenceCen-tre.aspx?lang=en

As always, I welcome your questions and feedback.

Donna Johnson AldenTeacher-Librarian


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TO THE STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FAMILIES OF

CALGARY SCIENCE SCHOOL

On behalf of Hands at Work in Africa, Siphamandla Home Based Care in Mpakeni village, South Africa and, most of all, Mthandazo and Sipho:

THANK YOU!!!! Thank you for your overwhelming support in providing more than just a home. You have shown love and given hope to a whole village, and two special boys in particular. You are all part of this community’s story.


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CSS Featured ArtistsThe second house in progress!


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Natalie is a Grade 9 student at the Calgary Science School. She has been taking art classes at school since Grade 4. In previ-ous years she has taken outside art classes at the ages of seven through twelve. Natalie still con-tinues to enhance her art skills through fine arts and at home.

This year Natalie has focused on painting and looked very care-fully at developing her brush-work and colour mixing to create mood in her work. Throughout this year she has completed triptychs, which are paintings painted in series of three.

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Duncan enjoys painting and draw-ing. He paints a variety of subject matter from amphibious reptiles to tulips and models. Duncan has de-veloped his artistic skills by working hard in art class at school and ex-perimenting at home, having taken no additional art classes outside of school. His biggest inspiration has been his late Granny Grace, who was a very talented artist/painter. Duncan has two dogs Rex and Sa-die and a fish named Flame. Two of his favorite past times are paint-ing and reading but he can also be found playing with his dogs, hang-ing out with his friends or gam-ing on his xbox or computer. He doesn’t have a favorite colour as he is particularly found of quite a few. He likes strawberry sherbert ice cream and anything chocolate.

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Holly has been interested in art for as long as she can remember. She is mostly self-taught and is constantly experimenting with new techniques to expand her skills. Holly finds inspiration and new ideas from the work of other artists, both locally and in differ-ent places. This awareness of the art scene has been a big influence in her own work. She is always trying out different mediums, but her current favorite is pencil drawing and oil painting. Her favorite artists are Alex Pardee and Bryant Wieczorek. Holly en-joys the fact that these artists are very expressive through their work. Currently, her favorite piece of work is a painting of a sunset over a body of water with a landmass in the distance. Holly plans to continue with her art and looks forward to new artistic challenges.

Holly

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Grade 4 Testing (TIMSS & PIRLS)9:00 - 11:00 AM

SNACK ATTACK(popcorn)

School Council Meeting 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Ft. Steele 5.3 / 7.1

Mothers Day Run/Walk



FUN DAY:Crazy Hair Day

Gr. 4.3/4.4History Tour Gr. 4.1/4.2

History Tour

Band Gr. 7-9 Red Deer Field Trip

PAT Grade 6 ELA Part A 9:00 - 11:00 AM

SNACK ATTACK(pizza)


PD Day No Classes

Victoria DayNo Classes

Parent Band Committee Meeting 8:30 AM

Band Concert with High School1:00 - 2:30 PM

Band Instrument Rental Night6:30 - 7:30 PM

Me to We teacher karaoke/dance off food drive (lunch)

FUN DAY: Hawaiian Day

Youth Health Fair (IAC)


MAY 2011


Grade 8Circle Tour

Community Garden

Build Day


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Grade 4 Testing (TIMSS & PIRLS)9:00 - 11:00 AM

SNACK ATTACK(popcorn)



Mothers Day Run/Walk



FUN DAY:Crazy Hair Day

Gr. 4.3/4.4History Tour Gr. 4.1/4.2

History Tour

Band Gr. 7-9 Red Deer Field Trip


SNACK ATTACK(pizza)


PD Day No Classes

Victoria DayNo Classes

Parent Band Committee Meeting 8:30 AM

Band Concert with High School1:00 - 2:30 PM



FUN DAY: Hawaiian Day

Youth Health Fair (IAC)


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Grade 8Circle Tour


SNACK ATTACK(Booster Juice)

Gr. 9 Celebration dinner 6:00 - 9:00 PM

PD DayNo Classes

Grade 9.1/9.2 Boys Camp Sweet

Grade 9 Girls Camp Sweet


Grade 9.3/9.4 Boys Camp Sweet

Summer Band Concert4:00 - 9:00 PM

Parent Volunteer Recognition Tea11:00 - 2:00 PM

Friday Fun Lunch (Subway)

PAT Grade 6 Social Studies9:00 – 10:00 AM

PAT Grade 6 ELA Part B9:00 – 10:00 AM

PAT Grade 6 Math9:00 – 10:00 AM

PAT Grade 6 Science9:00 – 10:00 AM

Band Committee Meeting8:30 – 9:45 AM

PAT Grade 9 ELA Part B9:00 – 10:15 AM

PAT Grade 9 Science9:00 – 10:15 AM

PAT Grade 9 Math9:00 – 10:15 AM

PAT Grade 9 Social Studies 9:00 – 10:20 AM

Grade 9 Final Celebration Assembly11:30 – 12:30 PM

CSS Final BBQ Picnic1:00 – 3:00 PM

Last Day of Classes

Noon Dismissal for students

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Join the race!CSS has officially entered a team in this year’s May 8th Sport Chek Moth-er’s Day Run/Walk benefitting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Foot-hills Medical Centre, and Special Care Nurseries at Rockyview General Hospital and Peter Lougheed Centre.

If you haven’t done so already and would like to enter as part of the CSS team, please use the link below, complete an entry form, select that you would like to enter as a Team Member, choose Calgary Science School and enter the password: 15045966

http://www.mdrunandwalk.com

Family, extended family and friends are all invited to join the CSS team, please feel free to pass on the information above. Hope to see you there!

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