Hello Guy Weadick Families,

Please find information within this message to help you plan for next week at Guy Weadick.  For more  information, please visit our school website.

Principal's Message

We are excited to let you know that Guy Weadick school has welcomed six student teachers from Mount Royal University.   Our teachers are  pleased to have this opportunity to give back to the teaching profession. Did you know that the benefits of a student teaching program also extend in direct ways to the mentor teacher?  First, it requires professional competency.  We are honored to have our experienced teachers asked to model the craft of teaching for student teachers.  Second, anyone who has acted as a mentor teacher will admit that serving as a model forces much more reflective practice.  Having the responsibility of helping to form a new teacher is a positive impetus for taking the time to really think about effective instructional practices.   Lastly, a veteran teacher can benefit from the renewal that a new teacher sometimes injects into their teaching practice.  Perhaps the student teacher has new ideas about the use of technology or the latest techniques for teaching literacy.  Guy Weadick is proud to offer this mentorship to these practicum students and we hope they have a fantastic experience.

Important Parent Information Session | Thursday, January 25, 3:30-5:00 at Guy Weadick School

Please join us for a special learning opportunity! Our School Council is generously covering the cost of a parent session to learn about Guy Weadick's new SEL (Social Emotional Learning) program, "Change Makers". Come into the School after dismissal on Thursday and learn about child brain development, social-emotional skills and, and how you can best support your child at home!

From School Council

Next School Council Meeting: Thursday February 22, 6:00pm

Everyone welcome!  Receive updates and provide your input. No need to take on a role.! We are a friendly and relaxed group, committed to supporting our kids - please join us to see what we are involved in!

This Week at Guy Weadick

Wed., Jan. 24 - Bell Let's Talk Mental Health Day https://letstalk.bell.ca/
Thus. Jan. 25 - 3:30-5:00pm- Parent information Learning session in the gym! Come learn about Social-Emotional Growth and Development!
Fri. Jan. 26 - AM Kindergarten attends,

Kindergarten Registration 2024-25

Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year began last Monday. Children can be registered for kindergarten as long as they turn five years old on or before Dec. 31 of the school year they will be in kindergarten. For example, when registering for the 2024-25 school year, your child must turn five on or before Dec. 31, 2024.      

More Information: Kindergarten

Important Upcoming Dates

Sun. Jan. 27           Family Literacy Day Family Literacy Day 2024 | abclifeliteracy.ca 
Jan. 29- Feb 2         Literacy Week at Guy Weadick- fun activities every day!

                        -Monday: AM & PM Buddy Reading
                        -Tuesday: Student Book Reviews
                        -Wednesday: Poem in Your Pocket Day
                        -Thursday: Dress Like a Book Character Day 31 DIY Book Character Costumes for Students ...
                        -Friday: 10:15-11:20am TEDDY BEAR ‘BOOKNIC’ - parents/guardians will be invited to come read with their child

Tues. Jan 30                   CBE enables viewing of report card information in MyCBE by students and families
Wed. Feb 7                       9:30am Evergreen Theatre presentation/assembly
Feb. 15/16                        Staff Convention & Teachers Convention-School Closed
Mon. Feb. 19                    Family Day Holiday- School Closed

Kindest regards,

Aleta