Titan News

We acknowledge that Battle River School Division is located on Treaty 6 territory, and we respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community. We acknowledge that the connections to the land and each other are vital to the work we do.

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Mrs. Zenovia Lazaruik, Principal

Mrs. Jennifer Erick, Assistant Principal

Mr. Mark Chanasyk, Assistant Principal

As we finish the first month of school, we move into October, a month of gratitude reflections. At Tofield School we have a great deal to be grateful for

• Everyone is trying their best every day

• Many volunteers for sports and school events

• Knowledge Keepers Ramona Washburn and Brad Rabbit for providing us each month with a variety of activities for all students to participate in

• Bus drivers who bring students to school and take students home safely each day

• Custodians for keeping our school clean

• Our administrative assistants - Janet Carlson and Candace Perry, for keeping all financial and student records in order

• Numerous Tofield businesses who are supporting our work experience and Registered Apprenticeship students to work in their businesses

• FSLW (Family School Liaison Worker), Michael Cole, for support students and their families

• MHCB (Mental Health Capacity Building) Coaches, Emma Enright and Jaden DeWaal, for supporting Daily Wellness 15 and student-led Mental Health Committee

• Support staff who support students' learning needs

• Teachers for going above and beyond for all Tofield students

Our parent-teacher interviews are on Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Grades 5 to 6 parents, please book your interview time directly with your child’s teacher. For grades 7-12, please stop by the gym between 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. to meet with your child’s teachers. After six weeks of school, this is an opportunity to connect with you and discuss your child’s learning thus far.

Our grade 9-12 awards celebration will be on Thursday, October 26 from 7 pm to 8 pm in the school gym. We are proud of all our students who have achieved excellence in many categories.

On September 25, 2023, our staff were provided further training in Restorative practice. Using restorative practices in schools aims to create a more compassionate, inclusive, and practical approach to discipline and conflict resolution. By focusing on relationships and community building, schools can better meet students' social and emotional needs while

promoting a positive learning environment. We want to share further information for parents and guardians. Here is a short video for you to help build your understanding. Restorative Practice

Thursday, October 5, was World Teachers’ Day. Students were given the opportunity to tell their teachers what they appreciated the most about them. At the end of the day, each teacher had a wonderful display they will treasure from their students. We have dedicated and caring teachers who go above and beyond for all students at Tofield School. We appreciate you!

October 5: Early Dismissal & Cross Country Race in Hardisty

October 9: Thanksgiving Day (No School)

October 11: School Picture Retakes & Grade 6 Immunizations

October 12: Cross Country Regional Championships in Bashaw

October 13: Fall Festival @ K3 Corn Maze

October 16: Augustana Visit @ Lunch

October 19: Parent Teacher interviews 3:30 to 7:30 pm

October 20: Beaver County Career Day Fair

October 21 & 22: Junior Boys and Girls Volleyball Tournament

October 26: Elementary Hockey Hookey

October 31: Halloween!

November 1: BRSD Professional Learning Series (No School)

November 2: Take your Kids to Work day (grade 9)

November 2: Tofield School Parent Council Meeting @ 6:30 pm

Battle River School Division has an emphasis on safe and caring schools. Part of providing a safe learning environment is helping students and staff be prepared for an emergency.

Our school holds six evacuation drills each year and we have been and will be doing three of these the next couple of weeks. We will also be holding two lockdown drills – one in October and another in the spring.

A lockdown is when all the students and staff are tucked into their classrooms (or another safe, lockable area of the school) to avoid an intruder inside the building. This is not a situation we expect our schools to encounter but, just like a fire drill, practicing will help us all be better prepared if such an incident does occur.

When we hold our lockdown drill, discussions will also take place with students in a calm, sensitive, age-appropriate way, so as not to generate anxiety or fear. If you’d like to speak to your children ahead of time, to provide additional reassurance that they are safe at school and drills are what we do so we are prepared ‘just in case’, we would welcome your support.

During a lockdown drill, the outside doors of the school will also be locked. If you should arrive at the school during the brief time our drill is taking place (either this month or in the spring) you will see a sign letting you know why you can’t get in.

It is possible we will have police officers or firefighters present for the drill, as well as representatives of the school division. Their role is to help us evaluate our preparedness and suggest any changes we might make in future drills.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Mr. Chanasyk at mchanasyk@brsd.ab.ca.

If you have not received communication from the school about online registration forms, school fees, etc. Please check your junk email. If you are still unable to receive school communication, please contact the office at 780-662-3133 for additional support.

Congratulations to the Senior Boys Golf team! They are heading to regionals.

Our cross-country running team has been busy practicing and racing in Camrose and New Norway!

Junior Girls Volleyball

Congratulations to our Junior Boys and Girls Volleyball Teams for both winning silver at the Hay Lakes Fall Classic volleyball tournament on Sept. 29 and 30th!

Please support our Titans Senior Boys Volleyball team by purchasing your cleaning products through this link:

http://tru-earth.sjv.io/Titansvolleyball

Support Tofield School's athletics program throughout the 2023-2024 school year by donating bottles! See below for more information!

The Jam Club is up and running for its 6th year! In our new space, out of Mrs. Kropielnicki's classroom, we are meeting every Tuesday after school for 2 hours. We are excited that we have 14 members this year and are already jamming out a tune! Learning theory, instruments and playing together, we can't wait to share more music with you!

We partnered with C.W. Sears School for the annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 26!

September 30 is National Truth and Reconciliation Day. To recognize this, students attended a presentation by Knowledge Keeper, Ramona Washburn, on September 28 and wore their orange shirts on September 29.

One of Tofield's own students, Sheraina Sharphead, has also provided wonderful land acknowledgement audio for the BRSD School Division. Check it out below!

We have a limited number of 2019, 2020 and 2021 yearbooks still available. If anyone would like to purchase them for $20 each please see Mrs. Roe.

Order your own Titan wear by clicking this link.

Check out the new program our Family School Liaison Workers are doing with grade 5-8 students!

Click here to access this month's Career Counselling Newsletter and check out the list of upcoming Open Houses below!

Although horror novels are some of our most popular year round, this month, the Learning Commons is spotlighting it's scariest books!

If your child(ren) ride the bus every day, go on a field trip or travels with a sports team, please review the following information about expectations and conduct procedures if expectations are not met.

Grade 6 Predator vs. Prey Game