Happenings

• November 5 (2am): Daylight saving time
• November 9 (All Day)): No Students - System Indigenous Education professional learning non-instruction day
• November 10-14: Fall Break - No School
• November 8: Remembrance Day at Branton School
• November 28 (evening): William Aberhart HS Open House (see attachment under Resources)

Poppies

Cold Weather Guidelines for On-Site Activities

When temperatures reach -20 Celsius or colder including the wind-chill factor, Branton students will be kept inside for lunch breaks (BLUE DAY). The negative 20 Celsius guideline is comparable to other school jurisdictions in Alberta and across Canada.

Ms. Moussa's ELA Classes

Two months down! Here's wnat we've done in tnat time:

• reviewed elements of a story and figurative devices
• learned about organizational and study skillls
• dug into quick poetry analysis
• reviewed and practiced annotation tro read a text more deepl:y
• reviewed MEALparagraph structure, then used it to analyze a short story
• picked away at grammar and IPUnctuation !lessons eacn week
• explored free reading to genernte appreciation and reap the benefits (vocabulary, fluency, stress relief, increased focus, exposure to ideas, etc.)
• begun a creative getting-to-know-you assignment

In addition, the 8s have listened to a short story and discussed it in small groups, and the 9s have viewed a film adaptation of a short story and compared it to the written text.

Finally, I would like to let you know that I will have a student teacher for six weeks in the  fall and eight weeks in the spring. Mr. Carter Lederhouse will be taking up teaching responsibilities, under my supervision. Having met recently, I am impressed my Mr. Lederhouse's thoughtful observations and questions, his love of literature, and his kid energy. I Iook forward to working with him.

Jacket Racket

Keeping School Lunches Safe

Here is a link about some ways to keep your child's school lunches safe to eat and reduce their risk of becoming sick from eating contaminated food (food-borne illness).

Resources to Learn More

• Health Link Call 811 | Ask to talk to a dietitian for any personal questions about food and nutrition.
• Health Link | Alberta Health Services | To access a self-referral form to speak with the Health Link dietitian
• National Eating Disorder Education Centre NEDIC| Health Promotion & Prevention

Student Mental Health

The Public Health Agency of Canada describes positive mental health as “the capacity of each and all of us to feel, think and act in ways that enhance our ability to enjoy life and deal with the challenges we face.” It is a positive sense of emotional and spiritual well-being that respects the importance of culture, equity, social justice, interconnections, and personal dignity (Mental Health in Schools, 2020). People who are mentally healthy:

• have a sense of contentment
• can deal with stress and bounce back from adversity
• have a sense of purpose and meaning
• can build and maintain fulfilling relationships
• are flexible and can adapt to change
• balance work and play, rest and activity
• have self-confidence and high self-esteem

Supporting Documents

1. Alberta Education Safe and Caring Schools
2. Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
3. Centre on the Developing Child
4. Collaborative Social, Emotional and Academic Learning

Book Fair

Save the date November 23, 2023 4:00-8:00 pm
French books gallore limited english and indigenous titles.
One day only
Cash and/or cheque only please if you have questions please email cmbetiu@cbe.ab.ca

Cafeteria Menu

Please visit our Cafeteria and Menu page.

Band Information

Save the date – our band concert will be on Tuesday, December 12, 2023!

Band Uniform - Here is a link to order the band polo shirt which we use for our performances or special days. There is an optional hoodie if they wanted to have that, and they could write their name on the sleeve. The link is available until October 31 and delivery by the end of November. Polo shirts are $25 and I do have some sizing available in my office. They do fit differently, so please check the sizing chart or ask your child to see me to try one. If you have any questions, please email me jlbaird@cbe.ab.ca.
Link to order: https://brantonband.itemorder.com

Band Camps – just to let you know that I am working on getting dates organized. I am waiting for festival dates so I can make them most effective. I am also planning on some fundraising to help with these costs. More information to come!

Jacquie Baird, Band Director

Next Fun Lunch | Nov. 24 Cedars Deli

To order: Healthy Hunger.