Divisional Musical Theatre

Our Grade 4 and 5 students were fortunate to attend the Divisional Musical Theatre production of James and the Giant Peach.  This field trip enhanced the students' experience with the music curriculum by practicing engagement in appropriate audience member participation and discussing examples of music experienced through live performance.  The students were delighted to see two of their classmates, Izzy and Sunny, as cast members in the show!   

Story Time with the Principal

Every month students from each classroom come together to enjoy a story and a snack with Mrs. McDonald.  Over the course of the year, each student will have a turn. In January, the following students participated: Patrick, Madelyn M., Arabella, Logann K., Daman, Lily, Aubrey, Kieffer, Chantel, Jaxon, Lucas, Rhianna, Mattejas, Hannah, Carl Q., Heather, Sunny, Kyla, Sarah M., Dylan K. (Room 15), Walker, Kryztofer, Maddy E., Ryan, Toby...and...the whole PM Kindergarten class.

Project Fair

Linwood's Annual Project Fair will be held on Thursday, March16th.  Students may enter a Science or Heritage project.  The information booklet containing all relevant details is available here.  Students who wish to participate are required to complete a "Project Fair Contract" to be completed and returned to the school by Wednesday, February 15th.  All questions regarding Project Fair may be directed to Mr. Blake.

Play Is The Way!

On February 1, Linwood School will be participating in a “Global School Play Day”. This will be a day for unstructured, student-initiated play. Students will still come to school for the regular length of the school day. On this day, students may bring items they wish to play with. This is to be a day to promote active and imaginative play. You decide what items you are willing to have your child bring to school such as board games, dolls, Lego, blocks, trucks, cars, racetracks, playing cards, empty cardboard boxes, markers, jigsaw puzzles, social games (charades, Pictionary, etc.) The only restrictions: They must bring toys that do NOT require batteries or electricity. No devices. Help your child choose a few toys to bring to school to share. Students will also be free to use play items provided by the school. Students are familiar with what kinds of toys, games, and activities we have.

Research shows that we learn more deeply when we are playing. Feel free to share this with your family, friends, and work places. Challenge other adults to try this challenge too. The more we play, the better we become. We are never too old to play.

You are welcome to join us for part of the day or the whole day if you can. Please contact your child’s teacher to find out how you can help. Follow along with us on Twitter/Instagram that day using #GSPD. Our address is @100yrsofLinwood.

 Please go to the Global School Play Day website for more information: www.globalschoolplayday.com .

Children's Chairs

Our school has a number of surplus children's chairs being offered "as is" and for the "best offer".  If you know someone who could make use of these chairs, please have them contact the school office at 204-889-9356 for further details.

LFL Needs Books for Older Children!

Parent Council has recently been updating the inventory of books available for use in the Little Free Library.  We have plenty on hand for younger children.  We are in need of donations of books for children aged eight and up.  If you are able to help, please drop books off in the blue bins located in the front hallway of the school.  Thank you!

Parenting Workshop

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

               Self-regulation Strategies

Presented by:  Mia Safiniuk, MEd, Resource and Guidance, Interlake School Division & Linda Stuart, Educational Assistant, St. James Assiniboia School Division  

 

This seminar will focus on skills and strategies to help with emotional and self-regulation.  Such behaviours could include: worry, anxiety, stress, negative thinking and emotions, obsessive behaviours.  The session would be appropriate for youth with ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s/Autism and other individuals who would benefit from tools to help with self-regulation.  Regulation awareness will include the five senses, mindfulness, breathing, relaxation, and activities for developing positive thinking, attitudes and self-esteem.

Parenting Today Workshops will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. at Educational Support Services – Jameswood School, 1 Braintree Crescent (off Olive & Ness).  Free pizza supper will be offered from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. and session will take place from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  To register, please call Arlie Williams-Taylor at 885-9555 or email ptregistrations@sjsd.net

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Friday, January 20^th @ 7:00 PM

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323 Bruce Avenue East

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