KILLAM PUBLIC SCHOOL

We acknowledge that Killam Public School is on Treaty 6 territory - the ancestral and traditional land of many Indigenous groups. We are grateful for the animals, the water and the forests that provide us with many resources we use each day. We are thankful for the diverse opportunities that this land offers. We respect the land in which we gather on today.

• Grade 5 (23-24)

Teaching Assignment:

-grade 4 math, science, social, and French

-grade 4/5 LA

-grade 5/6 French

-grade 3 social

I enjoy watching the Calgary Stampeders play football, whether it is on television, or at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. Wordle is part of my daily routine; I love to play word games.

My time at KPS started when I was in grade 1. I was a student here until I went to high school. I have been part of the KPS staff since 2005.

Parent-teacher interviews are a valuable opportunity to stay involved in your child’s education. Here’s why attending matters:

• 📚 Stay Informed – Gain insight into your child’s academic progress, strengths, and areas for growth.

• 👂 Open Communication – Connect with teachers to discuss learning strategies and support; find out how you can help your child at home.

• 🎯 Set Goals – Work together to set achievable goals for success.

• 🏫 Stronger School Connection – Show your child that education is a priority.

Your involvement makes a difference!

Our second Parent-teacher conferences are happening on Feb. 27 from 4 pm - 8:30 pm. Sign up for a time with your child’s teachers at https://kps.schoolappointments.com or by calling Mrs. Brodie in the office. Remember, reach out to your child’s teacher at any time to schedule an appointment to help your child succeed. Following is a list of core subject (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies) teachers for each grade level:

Kindergarten - Mrs. Freadrich

Grade 1 - Mrs. Borgel

Grade 2 - Ms. Brusse-Paterson

Grade 3 - Mrs. Petersen (LA, Math, Science); Ms. Gibb (Social Studies)

Grade 4 - Ms. Gibb

Grade 5 - Ms. Gibb (4/5 LA), Ms. Armitage (5/6 LA), Mr. Bailey (Math), Mrs. Freadrich (Social Studies & Science)

Grade 6 - Ms. Armitage

Grade 7, 8 and 9 - Ms. Nielsen (Math and Social Studies), Mr. Gratrix (LA and Science)

Mr. Gratrix, our athletic director, created a fun and engaging Mission Impossible obstacle course to challenge students during phys ed classes. During the week of Feb. 3 - 7, students participated in teams to get through the obstacles and score points for their team of spies. The guards, students on the opposite team, watched carefully to ensure the students made it through each obstacle, and sent them back to try again if they weren’t successful. In addition to all the curriculum based motor skills practiced, this obstacle course builds a growth mindset and resilience. It supports students to keep trying despite failure, helping them seek ways to modify their movements to be more successful. There was a lot of excitement around this course and we can’t wait to try a new course next year! An extra challenge was added on the last day and students were given the option to increase the difficulty by wearing a backpack through the course! Thanks Mr. Gratrix for this great idea and all your work with planning and setup!

Junior High Leadership is new this year, thanks to Mr. Gratrix and Mrs. Nelson. Read below to find out what this group has been up to:

The Junior High Leadership group helps out around the school and provides leadership and positive role models for peers and younger students. They run and plan assemblies, colour group activities, spirit days, and special events. Leadership also sends a student representative to Parent Council meetings. The current members are Brittyn Delowsky, Aspen Borgel, Emma Hart, Duncan Kueber, Sara-Jane Ruzicka, Hailey McGowan, Charlie Child, Kate MacKinnon, Ericka Kueber, Harper Cox and Abby Wideman. They are always looking for new members, so if you are in junior high and you are interested in joining, talk to Mr. Gratrix or Mrs. Nelson. The leadership group is planning to expand and will be talking to Grade 6 students about leadership opportunities soon.

• Contributed by Leadership Communications students

KPS students will be skating as part of their PE programs from March 4 - 6. All students will need to provide their own hockey or winter sport helmet (sorry, bike helmets are not allowed). The school does have a limited number of skates available for students to borrow.

Scholastic Book Fair

March 3-7, 2025

Staff enjoyed a sweet treat on February 12. We are grateful that our Parent Council took time to recognize and appreciate the staff. The cupcakes and hot chocolate were delicious!

The Next Parent Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

7 p.m.

at Killam Public School in Room 130

Hi Parents, the Public Library is in need of some parents interested in being board members. It’s one meeting per month and it’s a great board to help get you and your young ones interested in all the library can offer. Contact Barb at the library if you’re interested!!

Basketball Schedules

Thursday, February 13
Boys B-Ball Practice - After School

Monday February 17
Mini Dunkers - 3:35 - 4:30 p.m.
Boys B-Ball Practice - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday February 18
Girls B-Ball Practice

Wednesday February 19
B-Ball Playoff Game

Thursday February 20

Boys B-Ball Practice

Monday February 24

Mini Dunkers @ Daysland - Parent Driven

BADMINTON

Mr. Gratrix and Mrs. Hogman will be coaching JH Badminton this year. Try-outs will begin at the conclusion of the basketball season.

The yearly trip to Alliance Valley Ski Hill was well attended this year. We had great participation from all grades!! Below are some pictures of some of our students skiing. Everyone seemed to have a great time and no one returned with any broken bones!! We call that a success!!

On January 30, while grades 4-9 were at their ski trip, grades K-3 were able to have some fun of their own. All grades got to bring a blanket and stuffy to watch a movie in the gym, then they took a break and had a game of hide and seek (one of the only times they are allowed to run in the school). It was a great day!

• February 13-14 - NO SCHOOL - Teachers Convention
• February 17 - NO SCHOOL - Family Day
• February 20 - Plaid/Pattern Day/Basketball Pep Rally
• February 26 - Pink Shirt Day
• February 27 - Parent Teacher Interviews

The Grade 7s and 8s created 3D landscapes of what the Valley of Mexico looked like when the Aztecs settled in the 1300s. Take a look at some of the finished projects.

Grade 6 students created planet sculptures using paper mache. Once finished, they painted their planets to be as accurate as possible. Then, students used the hallway to create a scale model of our solar system with their planets.

Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 5/6 students had reading buddies again this week. Students are really working together well.

Please click the contact us link below to tell us what you think. Leave a comment, question or feedback. Your opinion helps!

Every Student, Every Day, A Success

Email: killam-aa@brsd.ab.ca
Website: https://killam.brsd.ab.ca/
Phone: 780-385-3690