Snapshots of Joy
Thank you to everyone that was able to attend University School’s Photography Gala. It was wonderful having your children share their learning and photographs with you. Students will be able to take their photos home next week once everything is cleaned up and sorted. Also, we understand that a few photographs were missed, or misplaced and I am sorry that this happened as the intent was to have all students hard work on display. Any photographs that were missed will be printed so that students will still be able to take them home.
Below are a few student’s perspectives from the experience:
“My favourite part was the pictures because I like looking at objects from many angles. From the bottom and from the top and from the sides. I like seeing the photos that Ms. Janet already took. I learned that you need to look at things from many angles. The best part was taking pictures from the top of the big curly slide.” - R
“I like taking pictures because I take pictures of all kinds of stuff. I learned that you can lay down and take the picture, or you can move and take the picture. Like when you push the swing it feels like somebody is pushing on the swing. Like taking a picture of someone playing the swing. My favourite picture is the one on the small playground because the small playground has the monkey bars and the slide. I like the monkey bars.” - J
“It was very fun taking pictures with Ms. Janet. Playing with her and taking pictures. I learned that is good to look up, look down, look all around and take it for a spin. Take the camera for a spin. I took photos of my water bottle, plants,and my stuffie. I took photos from up down and took it for a spin.” - L
“My picture looks nice, I like the colours. I like the shape of the building, it is curved. I like how the other pictures are detailed. I like other kids pictures because how they camouflage, the animals. I learned to flip the ipad, the screen and picture gets wider.”- C
Looking for LEGO
University School is looking for LEGO to add to our Learning Commons and Maker Space! This will allow students another tool to create and build with as a way of demonstrating their learning.
If you have any spare LEGO or LEGO that you no longer want University School would be happy to have it. All donationg can be brought down to the office. Thank you for your help!
School Council Updates
University School families are invited to attend a free virtual Literacy Information Session on Monday, May 27th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
University School families are invited to attend a Literacy Information Session on Monday, May 27th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Kathleen Germs, a Reading Specialist from Soaring Readers, will be meeting with UES families over Zoom to discuss literacy for children. She will discuss why children sometimes have a hard time learning to read and how families can support them at home, based on the Science of Reading. Kathleen will also provide a Questions section for families to ask her direct questions at the end. The session is for any UES families, with a focus on Kindergarten to Grade 3 and older struggling readers. This information session is available to UES families through the support of the Alberta School Council Association grant.
To attend, please click the link below on the evening of Monday, May 27th: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87470284159?pwd=EQSacMniBX5ifhF4hTxIuZOTAKz2dK.1
Meeting ID: 874 7028 4159
Passcode: 059393
To find out more about Kathleen's background, you can visit her website: https://soaringreaders.com/
University School Council is hosting a Family Movie Night!
On Thursday, June 6th @ 6:00 PM we welcome families to join us in the gym of the school to watch the movie 'Despicable Me'. Entry will be by donation and snacks will be available by cash concession. We are hoping to gather numbers ahead of time to plan appropriately.
If you are planning to attend, please help us out by filling out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/9p1TaBSCbpUsJoCH8
Additionally, we would LOVE to make our concession as affordable as possible, so we are looking for any donations or connections to help gather snacks at a low cost. We will need some volunteers to help with the entrance donation and the concession. Please email universityschoolcouncil@gmail.com if you have any suggestions for low cost/free snacks or can help volunteer.
**This event is to gather families together. Students MUST attend with adult supervision, children are not permitted to enter unless with an adult.**
University School Council has started a Facebook page.
We invite members of the community to join to hear about upcoming events and ways to get involved. This is run by volunteers of Council and is not affiliated with the school. Follow and Like the page to stay involved! Just look up 'University School Council' on Facebook and find the page that looks like this:
If you have any questions or would like to be more involved in activities, events, or fundraising at University School please contact universityschoolcouncil@gmail.com
School Council & Parent Association Meeting - May 29
The next School Council and Parent Association meeting of the year is this Wednesday, May 29 @ 6:45 pm. The meeting will be virtual only so please use the link below to access the meeting.
The meetings are a great way to find out more about University School, ask questions, and be a part of something bigger. You can be an active participant in the meeting, just listen to what is being said, or find out how you can get involved in making University School an even more amazing place for your children. We really appreciate the feedback, new ideas, and greater involvement from families who have been joining the last few meetings. We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming meeting.
It is with the support of University School Families and the community that we can provide such wonderful learning opportunities for students and put on fun events for everyone.
Click here to attend the meeting (Microsoft Teams) on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:45pm
Click here for the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meetings.
Note from Photographer in Residence
It was such a pleasure working with your children at University School this year. Their curiosity, creativity and hard work truly shone in our Photo Gala this week. For those of you who made it, I hope you loved seeing the incredible sea of creativity the kids created! And for those who couldn’t make it, I hope you're hearing all about it at home! I encourage your kids to keep using their cameras to connect with themselves, others, and the world around them.
I invite you to visit my Kids Photography Academy website at www.kpaonline.ca. We’re holding two summer camps at the beginning of July, where kids can dive deep into the technical, compositional, storytelling, and lighting aspects of photography. It’s an amazing way for them to continue their photography adventures!
You can also join the Kids Photography Academy newsletter for a fun dive into how I approach photography with kids and to soak ideas on how to encourage your kids in their photographic explorations. You’ll also get the latest scoop on our online and in-person programs, workshops, and courses. Exciting projects ahead include summer camps, a photo exchange with kids in Botswana, and an awesome new online photography adventure program for kids that’s in the works. Don't miss out on the fun!
In addition to teaching kids how to take photos, I’m a photographer myself!!!! Please check out my own photograpy work at www.visualhues.com
.I’m happy to chat with you about family photos, branding photos or headshots.
Keep clickin’!
- Janet
Paint the Pavement Postponed
It has been a busy couple of weeks and after many hours of looking at beautiful artwork, we have submitted and received approval for the painting design from the City of Calgary. Thank you again for all your efforts!
Now, with your help, we are so excited to Paint the Pavement! Fortunately, we are getting rain. Unfortunately, rain and outdoor painting don't mix so we are going to try again next weekend:
- May 31, 4 PM to 6 PM, Utah Dr NW in front of University School
- June 1, 9 AM to noon, Uxbridge Dr at Utah Dr NW
- June 2, 9 AM to noon, Utah Dr at Urbana Rd NW
If you plan to help paint please email Andrea (andrea@uhcacalgary.org) with the date(s).
Please note - there will be some temporary road closures to allow for safe painting and to give time for the designs to dry. Friday's closure will be minimal but if your child attends Summit, be aware you may have to park a little further away. All sidewalks and crosswalks will be open during painting.
- Andrea (University Heights Community Association)
This Week
Monday, May 27
- Pond School Beings - All week long
- Grade 1/2 Dance Club
- Virtual Literacy Info Session - How to Help your child to read (see Council update above for more information)
Tuesday, May 28
- Pond School
- Presentations - Kick off for upcoming Campaign
- Grade 5/6 Student Council
Wednesday, May 29
- Pond School
- Grade 4 Room 18 - Field Trip
- School Council Meeting and Parent Association Meeting - Virtual 6:45 pm
Thursday, May 30
- Pond School
- AM Kindergarten - No School
- PM Kindergarten – Field Trip (All day)
- Drama Club
Friday, May 31
- Flex Friday
- Paint the Pavement - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in front of University School
Saturday, June 1
- Pain the Pavement - 9:00 - 12:00pm - Uxbridge Dr at Utah Dr NW
Sunday, June 2
- Paint the Pavement - 9:00 - 12:00pm - Utah Dr at Urbana Rd NW
Month Ahead
June 4 - Grade 3 (Room 17) - Field Trip
June 5 - Grade 4 (Room 16) - Field Trip
June 6 - AM Kindergarten - Field Trip
June 6 - Family Movie Night
June 7 - 2024-25 New Kindergarten - “Mini-Kindergarten
June 7 - No School for Kindergarten Only
June 10 - 14 - Field Hockey Residency
June 13 - No PM Kindergarten
June 13 - Fun Lunch - Opa
June 13 - AM Kindergarten All Day Field Trip
June 17 - Whole School Assembly
June 19 - Frisbee Rob - Presentation and lessons
June 19 - Grade 6 PAT - Social Studies
June 20 - Grade 6 PAT - Science
UPDATE - June 25 - Grade 6 Farewell Assembly and Celebration (1:30 pm)
Dates of Significance
May - Asisan Heritage Month
May - Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
May 26 - June 1 - National AccessAbility Week
June - Pride Month
June - National Indigenous History Month
June - Italian Heritage Month
June - Filipino Heritage Month
June - Portuguese Heritage Month
June 3 - June 7 - Wheel Week
June 11 - Shavuot
June 17 - Eid al-Adha
June 20 - World Refugee Day
June 20 - Summer Solstice
June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day