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MATH AND LITERACY UPDATE Submitted by Mrs. S
Boozhoo! I am happy to be back in the role of Lead Math and Literacy teacher this year. This role includes looking at the current math and literacy programming within our school and its implementation in classes, addressing student learning needs and offering support to students and teachers, helping in classrooms during programming, as well as assessing and analyzing student data to inform teaching and support practices. My office is located downstairs by the Resource Room. So far, things have gotten off to a good start, as math and literacy programming are well on their way in all classes. We are currently updating our literacy assessment scores and mental math assessments to understand better where each student is at, to help plan programming and meet student needs. In addition to being the Lead Math and Literacy teacher, I will also fill in for your child’s teacher when needed, so you may hear your child say that Mrs. S was their teacher. As covid-19 restrictions are lifting, I am excited to be able to visit each class this year and interact with students. Miigwech! Mrs. S
PRINCIPALS UPDATE Submitted by Rhonda Lyons
Boozhoo everyone!
We are excited to get started and look forward to what a new year of learning will bring. I was taught to begin things in a good way, so what better way to begin the new year than in ceremony. Before the first day of school started, staff participated in a ceremony at the Turtle Lodge. We prayed, we sang, we feasted and shared our goals for the year. We welcomed new staff to the team: Erica Pringle (grade 3 / 4 teacher), Nick Duplessis (Phys ed teacher), Parker Bell (educational assistant). Since then, additional staff have joined: Samantha Kelly (Student Support Worker), Jessica Desmoulin (Lunch club/After school worker), Josephine Nabigon (temp. administrative assistant), and Keiarra Henderson (educational assistant). We all look forward to this last year in this school with fun and laughter. Open House occurred on September 20th with 28 parents and guardians attending. They enjoyed visiting the classrooms and viewing the school’s outside area. School programming will consist of after school club and other extra-curricular activities. Information will be posted in the Remind app of the events. It will be exciting to learn new skills; as I am excited to learn about gardening and sewing. As the weather is getting colder, please ensure your child is dressed warmly. If you have any other ideas for extra-curricular activities and want to share your skill with our students, we look forward to hearing your input for future learning opportunities.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Submitted by Nick
My name is Nick and I am the new Physical Education and Health teacher for the entire school. The opportunity to work with each age group provides an incredible opportunity to teach a range of skills, movements, and techniques, play and practise different sports, and try to improve our health and fitness as a class. In September, our classes focused on cooperative games that emphasize teamwork and collaboration, sportsmanship, fair play, and active participation. We are now working on developing our throwing and receiving skills, and will soon be moving into specific sport units, such as basketball and volleyball. We also have swimming booked at the Port Hole Pool in Marathon in the last two weeks of November.
STUDENT SUCCESS UPDATE Submitted by Sam Kelly
Boohzoo! Sam ndishnikaaz! I am the new student success coach here at Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Elementary. I currently live in Marathon with my partner Greg and my dog Walker! I am beyond excited to be working at the school and hope to get to know all of you soon. My main focus will be to ensure your child’s success in all areas of well- being, and to be a support or guide when they need one at school. I can be contacted directly at the school or by email at samantha.kelly@picriver.com, do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! Miigwetch, Sam In the spirit of Halloween, here is a photo with me and the best Mario in all of the lands!
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October 2022
The Biigtigong Current
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