Friday, May 31, 2019

Hello Ranchlands School Community!

It is hard to believe that we are in the final month of the school year! What a great year it has been!

Our school safety patrollers have definitely been a highlight this year. Our 86 patrollers, the largest group yet, have shown commitment and dedication to their responsibility of keeping our school community safe at the crosswalk. They have proven to be excellent role models to the students at Ranchlands School. This week at our Kindergarten Orientation Evening they helped to welcome new families to our Ranchlands school community!

AMA School Safety Patrol Picnic FAQ's
The patrol picnic will be held this Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Heritage Park. Here are some helpful reminders:

-busses will leave at 9:30 am and return to the school by 3:00 pm
-dress appropriately for the weather (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, umbrella, raincoat, bug spray)
-lunch will be provided free of charge (hot dog -beef or veggie, water, and an ice cream treat)
-you can bring your own lunch
-bring snacks and a water bottle
-you may bring up to $20.00 to buy snacks or souvenirs (this is optional and you are responsible)
-do not bring valuables
-have fun!

Please check the blog from May 17th for June's patrol schedule!

Friday, May 24, 2019

Hello Ranchlands School Community!


The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth

The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth has been an important part of Ranchlands School this year. They have worked with our school community to help provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for many of our immigrant and refugee youth and their families. The CBFY works to assist newcomer families by enriching them with the appropriate information, knowledge, and experience as they build a life in Canada.

PSA Club

The Public Service Announcement Club, run by The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth, is off to a great start. Students have begun planning their own public service announcement based on a positive message to be shared with our school community. Students will be shown an overview of the three basic stages of filmmaking –preproduction (ideas are generated), production (filming), and postproduction (editing) in the upcoming weeks.

Bridge Summer Program

The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth is offering its Bridge Summer Program in July and August. Registration information is given below:

Friday, May 17, 2019

Hello Ranchlands School Community!

It is hard to believe, but this is our last patrol schedule for the school year!

Our annual AMA School Safety Patrol Picnic is coming up on Thursday, June 6 to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our 86 school patrollers. This is the largest patrol group yet at Ranchlands School and we are so proud of them! Watch for forms coming home very soon.

June schedule:

RANCHLANDS SCHOOL PATROL SCHEDULE

June 2019 

Monday - Thursday

(Arrive at patrol station)   June 3-7           June 10-14

(8:50)     8:55 – 9:10           Team 2               Team  4 

(12:20)   12:25 – 12:40       Team  9             Team 10 

(12:55)   1:00 – 1:15           Team  13            Team 16

(3:45)     3:50 – 4:05           Team 1              Team 3

Friday: only before and after school teams go out.

(8:50)     8:55 – 9:10           Team  2             Team 4

(1:15)     1:20 –1:35            Team  1            Team 3

Monday - Thursday

(Arrive at patrol station) June 17-21          June 24-27

(8:50)     8:55 – 9:10           Team 6              Team  1  

(12:20)   12:25 – 12:40       Team  11           Team  19  

(12:55)   1:00 – 1:15          Team  17           Team  18

(3:45)     3:50 – 4:05           Team  5              Team 7

Friday: only before and after school teams go out.

(8:50)     8:55 – 9:10            Team  6             Team 1

(1:15)     1:20 –1:35             Team  5              Team 7

*Please arrive at the patrol station 5 minutes before you scheduled time in order to be ready.

Want to assess how you are doing? Take the Patroller Self-Assessment:
https://amaabcainternal.blob.core.windows.net/2017/08/SSP-2017-Student-I-Can-Assessment-Form.pdf

Good luck! 

Friday, May 10, 2019

Hello Ranchlands School Community!


The grade 6 PAT exams will be from June 11-17. 
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, June 11 - Social Studies
Wednesday, June 12 - Math Part B
Thursday, June 13 - English Language Arts Part B
Friday, June 14 - Math Part A
Monday, June 17 - Science 

The following link provides past grade 6 PAT exams that have been released under the heading Subject area resources:

https://www.alberta.ca/provincial-achievement-tests.aspx

Tests can be printed or viewed on line.

For online practice, students may use Quest A+:

https://questaplus.alberta.ca

Topics that will be covered for grade 6 Social Studies include:
Citizens Participating in Decision Making
Historical Models of Democracy: Ancient Athens & the Iroquois Confederacy

Topics that will be covered for grade 6 Science include:
Air & Aerodynamics
Flight
Sky Science
Evidence and Investigation
Trees and Forests

Make studying fun!

Friday, May 3, 2019

Hello Ranchlands School Community!

Grade 6 students will be preparing for exams in May and June. The written part of the English Language Arts PAT exam will be held on Wednesday, May 8. The remainder of the PAT exams will be held in June. The schedule can be found on the school calendar.

Today students in the TSN - Study Skills/Exam Prep Group learned about some helpful ways to study and prepare for exams. 

Here are some helpful hints:

-figure out what kind of test you are having so you that you can be prepared (essay, news article, multiple choice, fill in the blank)
-schedule study sessions in advance so that you are not rushed and cramming
-have a spot to study with no distractions and all the materials you need
-take breaks when you study
-organize your notes by retyping or making an outline - the act of rewriting your notes will help you to remember
-review old tests for material that was covered
-form a study group with your peers
-test yourself using flashcards or make a game
-teach the material to someone else

It is important to be well rested and have a good night's sleep before your exam. Eat a healthy breakfast and bring snacks and water for the test.










Students were given this study plan to help them schedule study sessions:

You may find that you are feeling anxious or stressed before a test. This is natural and research has shown that a small amount of stress can help you to try your best. Just remember to take deep breaths, believe in yourself, try your best, and know that you have prepared!