Titans' Times

As a school community, we recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, September 27th. Our prayers for this last week have included information about the Calls to Action from the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

In 2008, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was formed. Their job was to listen to stories about residential schools and write down important things we can do as Canadians to learn from our mistakes. These are the TRC's 94 Calls to Action. The 6 Calls to Action below are some actions we can help students learn.

On Friday, we gathered as a school community in a spirit of prayer and reflection around the topic of truth and reconciliation and understanding more about the impact of residential schools. Then, the students returned to their classes for a discussion about what students should feel when at school. Students wrote words on an orange feather that were important to them, creating a visual around the theme of "At School, ALL children should feel...." The words of are now up in the main hallway as a visual of remembrance for our students to reflect on.

We always remember the children and that every child matters.

Mrs. Lisa Kleparchuk, Principal

Mrs. Sheri Crowston, Vice Principal

Sept. 30:

No School: Recognition for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Oct. 1:

• Elementary Monthly Assembly

• Kapow Pops & Chips $1

• Volleyball Practice after school

• 3:00- 4:00 (JR Girls at ÉC)

• 3:00- 4:30 (SR Boys & SR Girls)

Oct. 2:

• Kapow Pops & Chips $1
  

• Volleyball Practice after school

• 3:00- 4:00 (JR Boys)

• 3:00- 4:30 (SR Girls) (Team Pics)

Oct. 3:

• TITANS Spirit Wear Day
  

• Kapow Pops & Chips $1

• Volleyball Home Game vs Namao

Oct. 4:

Recognize World Teachers Day (Sat. Oct. 5th)

• October 11- PD Day - No School
  

• October 14- Thanksgiving Day - No School
  

• October 16 - Thanksgiving Mass & Gr. 4 Bible Presentation 1 pm

• Oct. 19-25 - Catholic Education Week
  
• Oct. 21-23 - Book Fair
  
• Oct. 22 & 23 - Parent Teacher Interviews
  
• Oct. 22 - Gr. 4-9 Swimming Trip PM
  
• Oct. 24 - Gr. 1-3 Swimming Trip PM
  

• Mr. Kary - October 2nd
• Briella P. (Gr. 4) - Oct. 6th
  

At Legal School (& GSACRD) we use ongoing reporting of student progress in PowerSchool.

The instructions for adding students and creating accounts are detailed below in the log-in fields on the parent portal home page. The district code is QNMM.

• Click here to open the PowerSchool Parent Portal

Should you need any assistance accessing your child's progress, please see the video and document below for help with accessing the PowerSchool Parent Portal or contact the school office.

https://www.ls.gsacrd.ab.ca/quick-links/ongoing-assessment-powerschool-parent-portal

As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students and staff, we would like to inform you that video monitoring and consequently its audio recording, in some cases, may be used on school property, including school buses. For more information please access Administrative Procedure 165 on the division website.

Friends of Legal School (FOLS) are pleased to be able to continue our healthy hot lunch program.

FOLS is also offering Healthy Hunger this year. To sign up, visit www.healthyhunger.ca and create an account.

Here are the upcoming Hot Lunch Dates:

• McDonald's Oct. 10th
  
• Pizza Hut Oct. 24th
  

Bring on the Bookjoy! Book Fair Incoming!

Mark your calendars! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!! From October 21-23, discover new and bestselling titles coming right to our school. All purchases help get new books and educational resources into our library. Help us reach our goal of selling $1,500 worth of books!

Parents if you are interested in volunteering at the book fair please email Ms. Despins, mdespins@gsacrd.ab.ca

Hello, my name is Mrs. Monique Webb and I am a teacher at Legal School this year as well as the school counsellor. You will see me around the school each week on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

Should you need anything please don’t hesitate to text or call 587-983-2541 or email me at: mwebb@gsacrd.ab.ca.

Counselling referrals can be made by parents or teachers. Support is provided for individual or family concerns and referrals to outside agencies can be accessed through Mrs. Webb.

The deadline for ordering school photos has been extended to Oct. 2nd. All orders must be placed by that day if you want the photos shipped to the school at no cost. If you still need the code to access the photo gallery please contact Mrs. Knight on Tuesday morning.

RETAKES will be on Oct. 22nd. Legacy Photos website

Welcome to another year of sacramental preparation for the children

in our church community. Thank you to Father Ambrose and Belinda

for helping to set up the important dates for our students this year.

This year we will only be offering First Reconciliation classes to

students in Grade 2 or older. Please mark your calendars with the

following dates and continue to watch the bulletin for further details.

Reconciliation classes: Thursdays, March 6, March 13, 20 and April 3. First

reconciliation will take place with the parish during the Penitential Service on Thursday

April 10.

If you have a child ready to start the next steps in their faith journey, please contact

Kathy at (780)206-6630.

Comparing ourselves to others is a normal part of life, but how do we make sure our children can admire things about others while still recognizing how special and unique they are?
We often hear “He’s so much bigger than me”, “She’s way smarter than me”, or “She looks way better in that outfit than I would”...
Over time, comparison can become a second language for children. How can we help?
When you take a moment to point out your child's strengths or things they do well, you’re giving them a little mirror to see their own special spark. Every time you say, 'Hey, I noticed this about you,' you're helping them build a stronger sense of who they are.

By taking this extra little step, the more they will see their own shine, and the less they'll look around and compare it to someone else's. Click here for a special poster you can print out for your child!

Cross Country Districts in Gibbons! Way to go, Titans, on your great run! So proud of your perseverance and achievement, runners! Thank you to Mr. Kary for taking the students to the cross-country run event!

Once again this year, we are excited to continue our "Principal Positive Call of the Day" tradition! Each day, one outstanding Titan will be recognized for something positive that a staff member has nominated them for. Whether it's showing kindness, demonstrating leadership, or excelling academically, we want to celebrate our students’ achievements. Each day, a member of the administration will call the student to the office and personally call their parents to share the great news. We look forward to highlighting the positive actions of our students and making these special phone calls!

Email: lsinfo@gsacrd.ab.ca
Website: ls.gsacrd.ab.ca
Location: 5122 46 Street, Legal, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-961-3791
Facebook: facebook.com/legalschool
Twitter: @LS_GSACRD