Vermilion Elementary School News

Karen King

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Teachers and EAs drove to Wainwright on March 10 for a PD Day. We started the morning with keynote speaker and author, Darci Lane. She talked about focusing on the 90% message, finding the positives at work, rising above adversity and triumphing in all you do. Each staff member was given a copy of her book Living the 90%. We had seen her in the fall and were given her Focus on the 90% book at that time. This was a continuation of that. Then in the afternoon, Dr. Dianne McConnell, a registered psychologist and educator for over 35 years, spoke to us about building effective, trusting and strong relationships, embracing diversity and establishing high expectations. She also spoke of shared responsibilities and the establishment of teams to support children with diverse needs.

On March 17, we started the day, as we do most Fridays, with our VIP Friday announcements. Mrs. McLaughlin and Mrs. Myshaniuk who is a world-renowned Indigenous Artist. His vibrant colors and distinctive lines tell you stories about his unique culture and life experiences. At the age of 88, Alex still paints almost every single day. Alex painted a mosaic tile on the floor at Roger’s Place and we were shown the photo and told about this event.

Many students and staff dressed in green for St. Patrick’s Day. It was so much fun to see the green mustaches and beards, the tall green hats, and all the green clothing. In Grade 1, each student made a leprechaun trap to see if they could catch a leprechaun. They had no luck with the traps but the leprechauns visited and made a mess of their rooms.

Dates to Remember: Mar 20-24 – Scholastic Book Fair; Mar 21 – Next School Council Meeting at 6:30; Mar 22 – Parent Teacher Interviews; April 3 – Dress Up Day – Mustache, Beard or Hat; April 3-28 – Yearbook Sales; April 7-16 – Easter Break; April 18 and 19 – Spring Photos; May 5 – No School