This year we have many
things planned for the
Sciences. We started off the
year with the Grade 9’s attending a combined Science / Environmental -Outdoor
Education fieldtrip,
RiverWatch.
We will continue with the workshops offered by the
University of Alberta Engineering
students through the program
DiscoverE as
well as a half-day Science
Olympics
for the Grade 7’s from
University of Alberta Science
students.
Grade
7 students will also participate in our annual Science Fair
in May.
This year we are
excited to offer a new option for the Grade 8’s and 9’s:
Science Exploration.
These students will engage in a series of bridge building projects.
We will also be viewing selected IMAX movies at
TELUS World of Science
as well as attending their travelling exhibits. Students will
also engage in science and Youth Apprenticeship Strategies related
activities such as CO2
cars,
rocketry, cardboard boat races,
and roboticsin other option
classes. We look forward to an exciting year!
. . .As our year end approaches, we are
finalizing the grade 7 registrations and are looking forward to
welcoming these new additions to our St. Mark School community in
September.
We look forward to a hard working and
active completion of the school year and ask that you assist your
children by maintaining a regular study schedule with them. Stress
the value of a good night’s sleep and good nutrition. . .
New families receive passwords for
PowerSchool to enable them to monitor their child’s progress and
attendance, and to communicate with the school. Parents will be notified
when the passwords are available.
Grade
7 students will also participate in our annual 
