| Summer Send-off Congratulations Keeler students and families – you’ve made it through a busy year! This was an exciting year. From wrapping up construction, to staffing changes, to bringing back the Keeler talent show, there was a lot of change. Lisa and I hope you have wonderful summer with your families, before coming back to Keeler in the fall for another great year together. We have a few things to share below to help get ready for the new year: Back to School Information Grade 1-6 students will return to school on August 31 School office is open Aug 28-30 (8am-2:30pm) Kindegarten students will return Sept 5 or 6, depending on individual schedules. Families will receive schedules via email very shortly. Keeler is sad to say goodbye to some staff as they move onto new adventures: -Megan Ozegovic is moving on to be an Area 3 Inclusive Learning Strategist -Dallas Daniel is moving G.W. Skene to be a Learning Leader -Gabriela Chinea is moving to Terry Fox School -Vageesha Sharma is moving to Radisson Park School -Lindsey Secord is moving to Louis Riel School -Sandy Pryor is moving on to new adventures -Katelyn Slessor is moving on to new adventures -Emily Glawe is moving to Dougless Harkness School -Paige Browne is moving to Ethel M. Johnson School -Cheery Oyog is moving on to new adventures -Tanya Johnstone is moving on to new adventures And, we are excited for some new staff and returning staff to new positions: -Helen Hennick is joining as a Phys Ed. Learning Leader from CBe-Learn -Janelle Schiffner is returning as a full-time teacher -Jaclyn Cruz is joining from Rundle School -Katherine Kim is joining from Terry Fox School -Valeriya Dubova is returning as a Learning Leader -Anna Salazar is joining from Peter Lougheed School -Kristina Lloyd is joining as a Lunchroom Supervisor -Jen Ashe is returning to the Office Admin team -Emily Cadman is returning to the Keeler Team -Lauren Sergent is returning to the Keeler Team August 28-30st: Office open 8:00am-2:30pm August 31: First Day of School for Grade 1-6 students August 31, Sept 1: NO SCHOOL for Kindergarten students (Transition meeting schedule to be sent) September 5 or 6: First Day of Kindergarten (Families will receive schedule in June) 2023/2024 Yellow School Bus Service One more reminder about bussing: Yellow School Bus Service registration is open for the 2023/2024 school year. Registration is available using MyCBE account.
To ensure bus service to start the year, this must be done in June. It can take up to 8 weeks to assign a bus stop, and students are not permitted to ride the bus until assigned to a bus stop. Thank you again everyone - it has been an honour travelling this year’s journey with you.
Enjoy your summers! Lisa Taylor and Cailean Duggan
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| Summer is almost here! Though it has felt like summer weather for some time now, Keeler students and staff have been hard at work finishing up a successful school year. Having only arrived April 3rd, these three months have flown by for me. I have truly enjoyed coming to Keeler, and every day, I have felt more and more at home in this amazing school! Keeler School is full of life, and the people here make it a welcoming, caring, and safe place for learning. From Diversity Cup, to the Talent Show, to PhilKids, to Activity Day, to the daily kindness student demonstrate, I have seen a building dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and community. We all know it has been a challenging few years, and as we come back together, it is this commitment to working together and belonging that will help us rise to be our best selves every day. We are excited to continue growing this sense of community next year! As we move into summer, and have more time with our friends and families, I encourage everyone to continue this Keeler commitment to kindness and belonging. I look forward to us being back working together in the fall. For those that are moving on to new adventures, thank you so much for being a Keeler Cougar – and be sure to bring your Keeler courage with you wherever you are heading next! Important Dates August 28-30st: Office open 8:00am-2:30pm August 31: First Day of School for Grade 1-6 students August 31, Sept 1: NO SCHOOL for Kindergarten students (1:1 in person transition meetings) September 5 or 6: First Day of Kindergarten (Families will receive schedule in June) With gratitude, wishing you a happy summer.
Lisa and Cailean
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| Happy June 30th! We would like to thank all our Keeler students and families for a fantastic 2021-2022 school year. Keeler staff are so proud of the progress students have made. Students and staff have worked very hard this year and have shown growth in all areas of the curriculum. This year there has been a great deal of opportunity for teachers to apply for a multitude of positions over the course of two rounds of postings. We would like to congratulate the following teachers and staff members on their new positions. We will miss the staff that are leaving and welcome the staff that will be joining Keeler. We understand that moving schools is a form of professional learning and teachers will grow in a new environment. We wish staff success at their next school locations and the staff that will continue on with us for the 2022-2023 school year. Please join me in congratulating Bryan Allen as he has been offered and accepted the Assistant Principal position at West Dover school. Congratulations to: Michelle Baniak as she has accepted a Learning Leader position at Citadel School. Kim Whitmore as she has accepted a permanent position at Keeler School. Sophia McPherson as she has accepted a permanent position at Keeler School. Faith Perrett as she has accepted a permanent position at Keeler School. Allison Radloff as she has accepted a temporary position at Keeler School. Vageesha Sharma as she has accepted a temporary position at Keeler School. Sandy Pryor as she has accepted a temporary position at Keeler School. We would like to welcome: Megan Ozegovic from Jennie Elliot who will be our division 1 Learning Leader. Kim Neufled form Chief Justice Milvain who will be our division 2 Learning Leader. Val Duboya from Jennie Elliot who will be our grade 4 lead teacher. Abbey Couzon from Elboya who will be on our grade 4 team. Kassandra Reed who will be taking over the administrative assistant position in the office as Jennifer Ash goes on maternity leave. Cheery Oyog as she will be joining our lunchroom supervisor team. Social Stories Social stories are used to reinforce new concepts for students. Attached you will find a Social Story to support bussing students as well as one to support the transition for new students to Keeler School. Important Dates August 29-31st: Office open 8:00am-2:30pm September 1st: First Day of School for Grade 1-6 students September 1 & 2nd: NO SCHOOL for Kindergarten students (1:1 in person transition meetings) We wish everyone a joyful summer break and we look forward to seeing everyone in September.
As always, if you have any questions please connect with Kenny Yeung or Lisa Taylor.
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| Dear Keeler Families, Field Trips Our Grade 1 students were the first Keeler students to go on a field trip in almost 2 years! It felt so great to leave the school and get out and explore in nature. We went to Fish Creek Park on Monday and Wednesday and had so much fun using our senses to learn about who and what lives in the park. Check out some photos of the trip on Twitter @KeelerSchool All other grades will be attending an offsite experience this year – stay tuned for grade specific information. Thank you to School Council for financially supporting field trips. School Council has committed to paying for all off site experiences to ensure that all students participate and families do not have to pay. Learning Conversations Learning Conversations were a huge success. Thank you to all the families that connected with their child's teacher to discuss student progress and next steps. Over 80% of families met with Keeler teachers. If you were unable to meet with your child's teacher, it is not too late. Please email or call the school and we will help you set up a meeting. Construction Updates We are so happy to share that the last two classes moved into their new classroom spaces today! Ms. Sergent and Ms. McPherson's Grade 3 students are now downstairs. Please see attached photos. We can't wait until we can invite families inside our school to see the new learning spaces. The painting of the common areas (gym, hallways, learning commons) will begin this week and we just found out that we have been approved to have our classrooms painted also! This is fantastic news. The inside of our school is going to look brand new very soon. School Development Plan Our School Development Plan has been finalized. You can see it on our school's website. Our School DevelopmentPlan outline's this year's literacy, numeracy and well-being focus. Spark We are excited to be starting a Spark program every morning in the gym from 8:00-8:20. This will be an opportunity for identified students to release some energy in a structured way that targets gross motor skills as well as promoting self-regulation breathing and calming strategies. Teachers will identify students who will benefit from this activity. Dress for the Weather As the weather begins to change, please send your student to school with appropriate clothing. Students are expected to go outside for lunch recess until the temperature dips below -20 degrees Celsius as per CBE direction. School Hours Reminder that school hours are 8:00am-2:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am-12:00pm on Fridays. Please arrive at your grade designated doors before 8:00am to ensure that your child is present for important morning announcements and instruction. If you arrive after 8:00am please use the front doors as all grade team doors will be locked for the safety and security of all students and staff. Parking and Drop Off With an increase in student population and the addition of 3 school buses, parking and drop off continue to be very busy. Please remember that the staff parking lot is not a designated drop off zone and please do not park or drop off in bus designated areas. You may have noticed an increased Calgary Police presence in the morning and afternoon. This is due to the increased concerns from our neighbours. School Council Upcoming School Council Dates – December 7th at 6pm – virtual. If you are interested in attending please email Ms.Taylor at lataylor@cbe.ab.ca and we will send you the link. Follow us on Twitter Please follow us on Twitter for weekly photos and updates @KeelerSchool Important Dates Tuesday, December 7th – School Council Friday, December 17th – Last Day of Classes before Winter Break Tuesday, January 4th – First Day of Classes after Winter Break If you have any questions, concerns or feedback please feel free to connect with either Kenny Yeung keyeung@cbe.ab.ca or Lisa Taylor lataylor@cbe.ab.ca Thank you for your continued support! Kenny Yeung and Lisa Taylor
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| Dear Keeler Families, Happy Diwali to everyone that is celebrating this week! Traffic and Congestion There is an increased amount of traffic at drop off and pick up. Please remember to obey traffic signs. Do not park near a crosswalk and/or bussing zones. Thank you for prioritizing the safety of all students. Remembrance Day – November 11th – No School Remembrance Day in November 11th. There is no school that day. Keeler students and staff with honor Remembrance Day on November 10th with a virtual assembly. Unfortunately we can not welcome parents to join us due to Covid 19 protocols. As well, we can not share the link with the public due to privacy and security. Your child is welcome to wear their uniforms (Girl Guides, Scouts, Brownies) if they wish. Learning Conversations Learning Conversations will happen virtually on November 25th from 3-8pm and November 26th from 8am-12pm. More information, including how to sign up, will be sent to families next week. Keeler Kids Free After School Program The City of Calgary is offering a free after school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 starting October 5th to December 16th at the Community Center for children 6 – 11 years old. Please see attachment for additional details. Follow us on Twitter Please follow us on Twitter for weekly photos and updates @KeelerSchool Important Dates Wednesday, November 10th – Remembrance Day Virtual Assembly Thursday, November 11th – Remembrance Day – No School Friday, November 12th – Non Instructional Day – No School If you have any questions, concerns or feedback please feel free to connect with either Kenny Yeung keyeung@cbe.ab.ca or Lisa Taylor lataylor@cbe.ab.ca
Thank you for your continued support!
Kenny Yeung and Lisa Taylor
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| Dear Keeler Families, Colder Temperatures As the weather begins to change, please send your student to school with appropriate clothing. Students are expected to go outside for lunch recess until the temperature dips below -20 degrees Celsius as per CBE direction. Remembrance Day – November 11th – No School Remembrance Day in Novemebr 11th. There is no school that day. Keeler students and staff with honor Rembrance Day on November 10th with a virtual assembly. Unfortunately we can not welcome parents to join us due to Covid 19 protocols. As well, we can not share the link with the public due to privacy and security. Your child is welcome to wear their uniforms (Girl Guides, Scouts, Brownies) if they wish. If you have a family member that has served Canada, and you wish to contribute their name and photo to our Keeler assembly, please email Lisa Taylor at lataylor@cbe.ab.ca. Learning Conversations Learning Conversations will happen virtually on November 25th from 3-8pm and November 26th from 8am-12pm. More information, including how to sign up, will be sent to families in the coming weeks. Keeler Kids Free After School Program The City of Calgary is offering a free after school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 starting October 5th to December 16th at the Community Center for children 6 – 11 years old. Please see attachment for additional details. School Hours Reminder that school hours are 8:00am-2:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am-12:00pm on Fridays. Please arrive at your grade designated doors before 8:00am to ensure that your child is present for important morning announcements and instruction. If you arrive after 8:00am please use the front doors as all grade team doors will be locked for the safety and security of all students and staff. Parking and Drop Off With an increase in student population and the addition of 3 school buses, parking and drop off continue to be very busy. Please remember that the staff parking lot is not a designated drop off zone. Follow us on Twitter Please follow us on Twitter for weekly photos and updates @KeelerSchool Important Dates Wednesday, November 10th – Remembrance Day Virtual Assembly Thursday, November 11th – Remembrance Day – No School Friday, November 12th – Non Instructional Day – No School If you have any questions, concerns or feedback please feel free to connect with either Kenny Yeung keyeung@cbe.ab.ca or Lisa Taylor lataylor@cbe.ab.ca Thank you for your continued support! Kenny Yeung and Lisa Taylor
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Dear Keeler Families, Dress for the Weather As the weather begins to change, please send your student to school with appropriate clothing. Students are expected to go outside for lunch recess until the temperature dips below -20 degrees Celsius as per CBE direction. Learning Conversations Learning Conversations will happen virtually on November 25th from 3-8pm and November 26th from 8am-12pm. More information, including how to sign up, will be sent to families in the coming weeks. Optional Dress Up Day In the spirit of Halloween, students are invited to dress up on Friday, October 29th if they wish. Students do not have to dress up if they do not want to. If they chose to, please dress appropriately for school – no weapons, masks or violent costumes. Due to Covid-19, please do not bring any treats to share with the class. This will be a regular day of teaching and learning. There will not be Halloween parties or celebrations as teachers and students will be engaged in learning tasks. School Hours Reminder that school hours are 8:00am-2:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am-12:00pm on Fridays. Please arrive at your grade designated doors before 8:00am to ensure that your child is present for important morning announcements and instruction. If you arrive after 8:00am please use the front doors as all grade team doors will be locked for the safety and security of all students and staff. Parking and Drop Off With an increase in student population and the addition of 3 school buses, parking and drop off continue to be very busy. Please remember that the staff parking lot is not a designated drop off zone. School Council – Date Change Upcoming School Council Dates – October 26th at 6pm – virtual. If you are interested in attending please email Ms.Taylor at lataylor@cbe.ab.ca and we will send you the link. Follow us on Twitter Please follow us on Twitter for weekly photos and updates @KeelerSchool Important Dates Wednesday, October 26th – School Council Friday, October 29th – Optional Dress Up Day Thursday, November 11th – Remembrance Day – No School Friday, November 12th – Non Instructional Day – No School If you have any questions, concerns or feedback please feel free to connect with either Kenny Yeung keyeung@cbe.ab.ca or Lisa Taylor lataylor@cbe.ab.ca Thank you for your continued support! Kenny Yeung and Lisa Taylor
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| Dear Keeler Families, We've had another lovely autumn week. Teachers and students continue to enjoy spending time outside on the playground and our outside classroom. The forecast continues to look great for next week too! Monday, October 18th – No School There is no school on Monday, October 18th. Teachers will be participating in a system-wide Indigenous Education Professional Learning opportunity. Optional Dress Up Day In the spirit of Halloween, students are invited to dress up on Friday, October 29th if they wish. Students do not have to dress up if they do not want to. If they chose to, please dress appropriately for school – no weapons, masks or violent costumes. Due to Covid-19, please do not bring any treats to share with the class. This will be a regular day of teaching and learning. There will not be Halloween parties or celebrations as teachers and students will be engaged in learning tasks. Lost and Found As per my email on Wednesday, all lost and found items will be donated to a local charity on Monday, October 18th. We will send out pictures of our lost and found on a monthly or as needed basis. School Hours Reminder that school hours are 8:00-2:30 Monday to Thursday and 8:00-12:00 on Fridays. Please arrive at your grade designated doors before 8:00 to ensure that your child is present for important morning announcements and instruction. Parking and Drop Off With an increase in student population and the addition of 3 school buses, parking and drop off continue to be very busy. Please remember that the staff parking lot is not a designated drop off zone. School Council Upcoming School Council Dates – October 27th at 6pm – virtual. Follow us on Twitter Please follow us on Twitter for weekly photos and updates @KeelerSchool Important Dates Monday, October 18th – Non Instructional Day – No School Wednesday, October 27th – School Council Friday, October 29th – Dress Up Day If you have any questions, concerns or feedback please feel free to connect with either Kenny Yeung keyeung@cbe.ab.ca or Lisa Taylor lataylor@cbe.ab.ca Thank you for your continued support! Kenny Yeung and Lisa Taylor
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| Dear Keeler Families, Happy Thanksgiving weekend. We feel so grateful for our Keeler family and hope everyone has a joyful, safe and restful weekend. On Friday, teachers spent time analyzing student data to create our School Development Plan. We are working hard to finalize the plan and look forward to sharing it with you in the weeks to come. Construction We continue to make great progress and are happy to report that 2 classrooms will be moving to the new learning spaces this week. Ms. Rahal and Ms. McGill's classes will be transitioning to their new classrooms throughout the upcoming week. School Council Upcoming School Council Dates – October 27th at 6pm – virtual. Follow us on Twitter Please follow us on Twitter for weekly photos and updates @KeelerSchool Important Dates Monday, October 18th – Non Instructional Day – No School Wednesday, October 27th – School Council If you have any questions, concerns or feedback please feel free to connect with either Kenny Yeung keyeung@cbe.ab.ca or Lisa Taylor lataylor@cbe.ab.ca Thank you for your continued support! Kenny Yeung and Lisa Taylor
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| Dear Keeler Families, We hope you were able to spend some time yesterday recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day to honor survivors, help in healing, and contribute to reconciliation. This week, teachers and students were engaged in many learning opportunities to continue to build their foundational knowledge about First Nation, Metis and Inuit for the benefit of all students. Our Grade 4/5 students were inspired by Alex Janvier and created beautiful weaving pieces. Alex Janvier is a pioneer of contemporary Canadian Aboriginal art. Students in Grade 3 painted rocks after reading Trudy's Rock Story by Trudy Spiller. Students reflected on how to manage and honor their personal feelings and emotions. Grade 2 students listened to traditional Powwow music, moved to the beat and discussed how the drum is much like a heartbeat. Students reflected in their writing journals about the significance of Orange Shirt Day. Kindergarten and Grade 1 students continue to learn about and practice engaging in circles. This was an opportunity for students to learn how to share stories and respect and listen to other's voices. Meet the Teacher You may already have been contacted by your child's teacher for an opportunity to “Meet the Teacher". This continues to be an opportunity for parents to connect and ask any questions they may have. Teachers have until Friday, October 8th to connect with all families. Grade teams sent out “Meet the Teacher" presentations on Tuesday, September 28th. You can find those presentations here. Mr. Yeung and Ms. Taylor also sent a video message. You can find that video here. School Council Upcoming School Council Dates – October 27th at 6pm – virtual. Follow us on Twitter Please follow us on Twitter for weekly photos and updates @KeelerSchool Important Dates Friday, October 8th – Non Instructional Day – No School Monday, October 18th – Non Instructional Day – No School Wednesday, October 27th – School Council If you have any questions, concerns or feedback please feel free to connect with either Kenny Yeung keyeung@cbe.ab.ca or Lisa Taylor lataylor@cbe.ab.ca Thank you for your continued support! Kenny Yeung and Lisa Taylor
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