John M. King School, 525 Agnes Street, R3G 1N7 (204) 775-4404

Principal’s Message

Dear Parents/Guardians,

It is hard to believe that we are almost at the end of a very interesting year with many twists and turns. I would like to commend out staff on implementing and following all of the protocols which have helped to keep our students and staff safe. I would like to also thank the students and parents for supporting and following these protocols even when at times it was very difficult. As I write this newsletter, the Provincial government has extended the remote learning period until June 7th. We are hopeful that our students will return to school this year even for a short period of time. We miss you very much. We want to thank our families for the support they are providing their children for getting on line and participating in the live lessons as well as in the independent work they are being assigned. Although these are not ideal situations for learning we are seeing the children working hard and making the best of this time.

June is National Indigenous History Month where we celebrate the strength and resilience of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples. Now, more than ever, we need to listen and learn as part of reconciliation.

In case we are back in school in June, we would like to remind parents/guardians that our play structure has a wood fibre surface and due to the risk of slivers, for your children’s safety, during the school day we do not allow children on the play structure unless they have solid shoes on.

We will be having our Grade 6 Farewell and this will take place on Friday, June 25th with all public health protocols in place. We will be sending out details closer to this date as we need to wait to see what measures will be in place. Please ensure you have registered your children in their new school for Grade 7 before the end of the school year.

We would like to let you know that Ms Proven will not be with us next year as she is taking a leave. We wish her the very best.

The school year is coming to an end and we would like to remind you that report cards will be sent home on Monday June 28th.

On the last day of school, June 30th, students are all dismissed at 11:30 am.

This is our last newsletter of the year and we would like to wish all the families of John M. King School a safe and happy summer holiday.

Sincerely,

Lucy Schnaider Fernando Batista Principal Vice Principal

June 2021

The Learning Lens: Room 204 Ms. Kowalksi

An In-Depth Look into Classroom Learning

With the many changes to our school routine this year, the students in

room 204 have spent more of the learning day outside than ever

before. In addition to having physical education outdoors daily, we

have been creating our very own adventures in the school yard and in

the community. First, we needed a few special supplies to help us

continue learning in an outdoor environment. Each student received

an outdoor exploration kit that included magnifying glasses, bug

catching tools, sketchbooks, notepads, sidewalk chalk, and outdoor

cushions.

Our outdoor exploring was cut short with the change to remote

learning. Luckily, we had the opportunity to spend some time enjoying

the warmer weather in the playground, and going on a

few community walks before schools closed. After

learning about some famous structures around the

world earlier this year, we brainstormed a list of

structures in our own city! As we walked through the

community, we looked for structures and sounds that

make our city special. Once we completed our outdoor

sound hunt, we walked quietly through the school

hallways listening for indoor sounds!

What sounds can you hear as

you walk through your home or

the community?

The Learning Lens: Room 205 Ms Hoffman

An In-Depth Look into Classroom Learning

We recorded our learning about the “Wonders

of Winnipeg” in many different ways,

including sketch notes, postcards, speech bubbles, concrete poetry, and water colour painting! We even

created our own blueprints of our dream houses and dream schools while learning about perimeter and

area! We found out that design plans are so very important!

To wrap up our exploration of Canadian identity,

Room 205 returned home to Winnipeg to learn more

about our own fascinating city! We began to explore

Winnipeg through the eyes of architects and

engineers, learning about the many spectacular

structures that make Winnipeg special!

So far the remote learning time has not

slowed down our creativity, as we have

been busy exploring 3D shapes, writing

persuasive letters to the mayor, and

spreading positivity postcards! Room

205 would like to wish you all a safe

and healthy summer break!

Outdoor Measurement

Hunt

Bridge Design Challenge

SPORTS REPORT Dear JMK Families, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. My name is Jed Dodd and I am the new Physical Education teacher for rooms 102, 103, 104 and 105. Ms. Etkin is still in the build-ing and has been very helpful with the transition. I have extensive experience coaching in several sports and have taught children of all ages. I am especially interested in soccer, yoga, cycling and running. Over the past month I have enjoyed getting to know your child(ren) through a variety of activities outdoors. Since the switch to remote learning your child(ren) have had the chance to get active through short workout videos posted to their online classrooms. As remote learning contin-ues and throughout the summer months I encourage you and your child(ren) to take some time every day to be active. Go for a walk, a bike ride or play game that requires movement. When we do return to school our physical education classes will remain outdoors daily, weather dependent. Please make sure your child(ren) is(are) prepared for the weather. If it is hot please send your child(ren) with a hat and a bottle of water. We are looking forward to all of the exciting games and activities we get to participate when everyone is back at school.

Be Kind and Stay Active Everyone Mr. Dodd & Mr. Warkentin

Just before we went into remote learning, the grade 3-6 students just finished a badminton unit! We miss these active students and their smiles.

ARTS REPORT

Throughout May, John M. King students have been continuing to work hard and have fun in the arts, both within the school and through remote learning. Our Grade 1-4 students have spent May learning about soundscapes, how to actively listen to the unique sounds around us, and how you can create your own soundscapes using creative expression. This week they are tasked with learning about a habitat of their choice and the sounds they might be able to observe, namely

through National Geographic Kids. The highlight for the Grade 1-4 students was being able to hear all the creative sounds they made to put together a thunderstorm soundscapes, which they were tasked with producing last week during remote learning.

In May, Grade 5-6 students continued to learn about how art can be used to express one’s personal identity (and at times political viewpoints). In the past month, students have investigated topics related to street art, superhero movies, video games, and choir music, with each focusing on the context behind that art and their artists. The highlight for the Grade 5-6 students during May was reading all the insightful responses submitted (so far) about different ways of making video games more inclusive of everyone.

Read Every Day! Summer Reading Tips:

* Choose a ‘just right’ book that interests you.

* Find a comfy spot and read for about 20 minutes every day.

* Talk about your reading with others—with your friends, family, or at

the library.

* Mix it up! Read different types of texts (e.g., magazines, newspapers,

websites, informational books, e-books, novels, recipes, directions, etc.).

* Be reading ready! Pack a book in your back-pack, sports bag, or in the

car.

* Have a Book-Swap Party with friends or neighbours. Trade your books

to get new books to read.

* Write about your summer adventures in a journal.

Congratulations! May T.L.C Award Winners!

Amber Kingsley Declan Matthew Jamal Brooke Skylar Jadyn

Take Care, Learn together, Come prepared!

When: Monday, July 5 to Friday, August 6, 2021 Where: John M. King School, 525 Agnes St

(204) 775-4404 Days: Monday to Friday for 5 weeks! Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Please return all forms to your school no later than June 4, 2021

There are still a few spots left: Call the school at 204-775-4404 if you are interested in your child(ren) participating.

JMK June 2021 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

May 31 Day 6 1 Day 1 2 Day 2

3 Day 3 4 Day 4

7 Day 5

8 Day 6 9 Day 1 10 Day 2 11 Day 3

14 Day 4 15 Day 5 16 Day 6 17 Day 1 18 Day 2

21 Day 3 National Indigenous Peoples Day!

22 Day 4 23 Day 5 24 Day 6 25 Day 1

28 Day 2 29 Day 3 30 Day 4

First Day of Classes

for fall 2021 September 8th.

Grade 6 Farewell!

Last Day of School

dismissal for all at 11:30am

Room 203 Wise Workshop

9:30-10:30

Remote Learning continues as per Manitoba Public Health