April 19, 2012:
Dear Parents/ Guardians:
I just wanted to pass on a few events that are happening in April:
APRIL IS S.P.C.A. MONTH IN THE LIBRARY:
Events that have been happening in the library this month with S.P.C.A.
Archives
“Saving our Boys” – Parent Teacher Night at Bert Bowes
School District #60: A workshop for teachers and parents by Daniel Vecchio
Saving our Boys: Our duty of care
How nurturing boys’ emotional health, especially in the classroom, must be foundational for all teachers and parents.
Canadian Geographic Classroom Energy Diet Challenge at Duncan Cran
Duncan Cran is participating in the Canadian Geographic Classroom Energy Diet Challenge. Â The Challenge runs from February 6 – March 30, 2012. Â In this contest classrooms are trying to complete 25 Energy Challenges. Â The purpose of the Challenge is to think about Energy and how to reduce Energy use.
Jump Rope for Heart
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We had the entire school jump rope for 15 minutes to support Jump Rope for Heart, promoting healthy living and an active heart. We even had a few students go outside to jump rope!
Duncan Cran Wacky Hair day
Duncan Cran Science Fair
Today, February 23, Duncan Cran is a buzz with Science Fair Frenzy… Thanks to Mrs. Todd and our enthusiastic students and teachers, the gym is full of exciting science fair projects… 9 of which will be chosen to go to the District Science Fair.
March of the Penguins…
Today (February 23/2012) we had a very special visitor, Mr. Sloan our Assistant Superintendant who has visited the south pole to take photographs of penguins. Here he is presenting an informative and entertaining slide show on the penguins he has captured on film!
Variance Information
For those parents that live outside the Duncan Cran attendance area and want to register their child(ren) at our school, please check out this important informational letter from the board office regarding variance requests. Please call the school if you have any questions!
Energy Challenge Presentation
Duncan Cran is participating in an energy challenge with Canadian Geographic. Here students are presenting  tips on how to save energy at school and at home; at our Monday Morning Assembly. The following students presented –
Phone lines down!!!
Attention Parents/ Guardians – The phone lines are down at Duncan Cran today (Monday, Feb. 6th/2012) and will be down tomorrow as well. If you need to contact the school, please come in or email me at branger@prn.bc.ca
We do have an emergency phone (to call out only) but cannot receive calls.