MEND March 20 2015

Weekly Memo
March 20, 2015
Summer Literacy Institute, “Building Bridges: Readers and Writers
Together”
The Summer Literacy Institute, “Building Bridges: Readers & Writers Together,” for K-12
educators will be offered June 8-10, 2015. The three day conference will feature international
literacy leaders Debbie Miller, Penny Kittle and Patrick Allen. This literacy event is hosted by
Prairie Spirit School Division, with support from the Ministry of Education, and will be held in
Warman, SK. Contact: Debra Melle, debra.melle@gov.sk.ca , 306-798-6072 or
visit www.spiritsd.ca for further conference information and the registration form.
LIVE Arts in March and April 2015
LIVE Arts supports the Saskatchewan Arts Education curriculum with programs on visual arts,
drama, music and dance. Broadcasts are delivered by professional artists who engage students in
grades 1 to 9 from across the province with an interactive and instructive learning
experience. Click here to register and find the full schedule by grade here. Also check for
announcements at https://www.edonline.sk.ca.
As spring approaches,
Agriculture in the
Classroom - Saskatchewan
(AITC-SK) has lots of
upcoming programs and events to help students across Saskatchewan gain a better
understanding of agriculture. All of their programs and resources are curriculum-linked,
developed in consultation with Educators, interactive and free to teachers.
In order to better communicate with the education community, they have started
creating electronic newsletters. Provided below are links to their March newsletters
(one for Elementary/Middle School and another for High School), as well as a
March 2015
newsletter educators word.docx
word document containing information from both newsletters.
Link for Elementary and Middle School teachers: http://eepurl.com/bgMMXT
Link for High School teachers: http://eepurl.com/bgNVen
Teachers can also sign up to receive their electronic newsletters at www.eepurl.com/5KRrv or by
visiting the website www.aitc.sk.ca.
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Western Development Museum
Students will learn about Saskatchewan's participation in the world wars, our
contributions, and about life on the home front. The in-museum Discovery Box program
focuses on the home front and the effects of war on the people of Saskatchewan. Inclassroom lesson plans discuss how young people helped war efforts and the experience
of Aboriginal people during and after the First World War.
The WDM is also pleased to share with you the Stories of Courage: Saskatchewan
Second World War Veterans Remember videos and series of lessons plans to
supplement the videos from the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport.
Grade(s): Grades 6-8 Social Studies
Theme(s): War, Home front, First Nations, Daily Life, Saskatchewan Contributions
Historical Thinking Concepts: Establish Historical Significance, Understand Ethical
Dimensions of History
This is the link to the discovery box. http://wdm.ca/EdPrograms/discoveryboxes/19.htm
The Western Development Museum - Moose Jaw is pleased to be offering Smarter
Science Better Building from April 13 to 28 to Grade 7 classes. This teacher-led program makes
curriculum connections in a variety of areas. See the attached for further
information.
Moose Jaw Smarter
Science Program Info 2015.pdf
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National Early Years Conference:
Nurturing Minds and Bodies in the Early
Years
May 6-8, 2015 in Moose Jaw
National Early Years
Conference Brochure.pdf
Reminder that registration is open for the Creating Our Future: Nourishing Minds & Bodies in the
Early Years! The early bird deadline of March 31st is approaching. For more information or to
register, visit: http://eyconference.southcentralric.ca/
Early Childhood Practitioner’s Award
Recognizing Individuals Working with Childhood in the Early Years
Moose Jaw South Central Region
Nomination Form 2015
Deadline for nominations is April 17, 2015
Early Childhood
Practitioner Award Nomination Form
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Helping Children be Good
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Join us for
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YMCA Strong Start Family Centre
679 Hall St. W.
Monday, June 1st, 2015
6:30-8:00 pm
To register call 306-691-1580
Helping Children
Be Good Eaters Poster Jun 1 2015.pdf
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We know keeping
kids healthy is
hard --- MEND
empowers children
and families to
become fitter,
healthier and
happier!
MEND! Mind,
Exercise, Nutrition, Do
it!
Every once in a while we need a little help – let the MEND team help you and your family make
some small sustainable changes to lead a healthier lifestyle.
MEND is a FREE program for families and children ages 2 to 13. The mission of MEND is to inspire
children, families and adults to lead and sustain fitter, healthier and happier lives. MEND
programs are designed for specific age groups which provides a supportive environment for
families to interact, learn behavior changing skills, and make healthy lifestyle choices through
healthy eating and increased physical activity. You will learn about:
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Healthy eating and mealtime habits
How to read food labels
What serving sizes look like
Building self-esteem
Active play
Positive parenting
Behavior change strategies
Healthy growth
Details can be found on the MEND websitewebwww.kinesiology.usask.ca
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2015 Red Cross
Day of Pink in Saskatchewan
Wear pink on April 1, 2015 and show the world that you can imagine
no bullying. It takes a year-round, whole community approach. But
together we can help stop bullying behaviour.
Red Cross Day of Pink is a day to bring awareness to bullying issues in Saskatchewan and
encourage others to join the movement.
SK_DayofPink_Busi
nessPackage.pdf
poster advertising
Saskatchewan
authors March 1 2015 w ith Miriam.pub
Reading Conference 2015.pub
Please help us promote this event by posting the attached poster in a prominent place in your schools.
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