I LOVE TO READ AT TYNDALL PARK SCHOOL 

CLOSING ASSEMBLY FOR 'I LOVE TO READ' MONTH

We have had a super-fun month of reading at Tyndall Park School. Along with the many in-class activities, we have also had decorated bulletin boards, D.E.A.R. (Drop everything and read), bookmark decorating, and an incredible bunch of guest readers! We have been so fortunate to have MLA Cindy Lamoureux stop by the school nearly every year, to guest read for our students. This year, she read a story about Curious George and answered students questions about the government and her role at the Legislative Building. Nursery students had an incredible visit with Mr. Grant Anderson, from the Louis Riel Institute. Mr. Anderson, wrote the Metis History Series under the pen name, Jean LaPrairie, a name he borrowed from his grandfather. Apart from reading, Mr. Anderson brought each student in the classroom a colouring book, an activity book and a toy Red River fiddle! Students liked the story-telling, but they certainly enjoyed the fiddles more! 

Along with our in-school visitors, we also had a virtual visit in the Nursery/Kindergarten classrooms. Mark & Dilly from 100.5 morning radio read students a couple of Robert Munsch stories, which are always student favourites! Thanks to all our guest readers who took the time to encourage readers to read everyday! 

YOUNG DESIGNERS 

We are excited to have 19 students and their families participating in the Young Designers Work & Play program that runs once a week over a 6 week period. The program is a STEAM (science, technology, engineering and math) initiative led by WSD STEAM support teachers, that encourages families and students to use creativity and design skills, all the while having fun doing it together. The sessions are approximately 90 minutes long and begin with a story-telling circle that sets off the theme of the evening. During one of the sessions, families got to 'play' together and devise a container using various materials, to keep an egg from breaking in the egg-drop challenge. 6 out of the 17 eggs managed to survive! It was interesting to see what families were able to come up with. 

WINTER CONCERT 2023

We would like to welcome parents/guardians on December 7th to our 'JINGLE BELL JUKEBOX' Winter Concert. Students have been working hard throughout the weeks to bring you some swinging, jive, holiday hits! Our matinee performance will be at 1:15pm with doors opening at 1pm. The evening performance will be at 6:30pm, with the doors opening at 6pm. Please note a silver collection will be taken at the door if you would like to donate, with all money going towards the Tyndall Park School music program. 

There will be a separate Nursery/Kindergarten performance taking place on Wednesday, December 6th at 6pm. Doors open at 5:45pm. The performances will last about 20-30 minutes, ending in a sing-along. Our youngest students look forward to seeing you there!

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2023 

Students have been busy in their classrooms learning about the significance of Remembrance Day and why we recognize it with great reverence. Along with in-class teaching, an assembly was held on November 10th to acknowledge our deep appreciation for all the sacrifices made by Canada's service members. Thank you to Ms. Dow for her playing of 'The Last Post' for the assembly. 

NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION AT TYNDALL PARK SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 2023

Students were learning about the significance of September 30th and residential schools throughout the month of September by reading stories and/or discussions in the classroom. On Friday, September 29th, students and staff were encouraged to wear an orange shirt in remembrance of those who were exposed to the residential school system and to those who lives were lost while in the system. Classes were distributed blank, paper shirts to design their own orange shirt based on what what they've learned. The shirts were then displayed one of the front bulletin boards to share with the school. After a brief assembly, students paraded down Burrows Avenue to Keewatin and back again to show their support with banners, posters and streamers. It was an insightful day of reflection and display of respect for Indigenous survivors and victims of the residential school system. 

TERRY FOX RUN SEPTEMBER 2023

Tyndall Park School students participated in the annual Terry Fox Run and together with families and staff raised a total of $456.00 to donate to the Terry Fox Foundation! Thanks again to Ms. Dow for continuing to organize this important event for students and also to the teachers, students, and families for their continued support. After a brief assembly, students headed outside into the beautiful weather to do a full run around the field while Nursery/Kindergarten students did a smaller run around the school.