Ss Sketch-note their learning about Métis culture! We then connect our learning to our big question “how might identities and stories empower community?” “Identities and stories empower community by building empathy” - M.N

“We learned that the Métis are know as the ‘Flower Beadwork People’ because their beautiful beadwork and embroidery. Today we created art inspired by their beautiful work!” - N.G

Words of affirmation from our CJM Students! “Take care of everyone and be kind!” - Aiknoor “Be like the raven and show honesty and kindness” - Arjun and Aiknoor

How might practicing the sacred teachings spread kindness and love? How might sacred teachings help you stand up to bullying? #PinkShirtDay2022

Using Community/Cultural Pillars to build empathy + community. Ss use loose parts to share their fears and ways to overcome them. They showed empathy by sharing ideas/tips to over come fears - “you could take pictures with your family to build memories!”

Sending our love and best wishes to our wonderful and amazing principal, Ms. Bains. Ms. Bains is leaving CJM to be the principal at the new school in Skyview Ranch. Congratulations 👏 #WeAreCBE

Chess Club in full swing!!!

A beautiful day at Weaselhead Park today! On our field trip students were SO excited to explore wetlands to learn more about plants, animals and insects! We love field trips!

As we researched about the Moose Hide Campaign, Gr.5 students created pledges and symbols/images of what good medicine means to them. #westandagainstviolence Moose Hide Campaign Chief Justice Milvain

“All are Welcome” - Prairie Sky Grade 6, 7 and 8 students making connections through circle and games. We look forward to spending our school year together and continuing to make connections to one another!

Prairie Sky Schools Cross Country Team! ⭐️ Can’t wait for Wednesday’s meet! Please check in with Ms. Crich for more information to join! Great job today team! @MrsBains

We are so proud of our Prairie Sky Cross Country Team! ⭐️ We love the big smiles on students faces as they run in and cross the finish line! @MrsBains

Grade 7 students build on their knowledge of spelling and their understanding of words/terminology using word matrixes! “I’m getting better at spelling!” - A.A “this is an easier way to break down words.” - G.C

As students learn about negative and positive space in visual arts, they connect to history about residential school by creating art that tells a story.

“I am Cree and Nakoda. The braid I created represents strength and respect. Indigenous people really care about their hair and I do too. I was inspired by my aunty to create this art because she was very spiritual, positive and courageous.” - A.B grade 7

We love using Generate, Sort, Connect and Elaborate as a strategy to review our learning! Grade 7’s review terminology and key concepts about early European colonies. “I put habitants and land together because habitants farm on the land.” - G.C

In Visual Arts CTF students work together to create and present their collaborative artwork. Love how students refer to their detailed art plans to create their best work!

Sit Spots at Prairie Sky School 💛 students engage in learning to understand and value the land in their community. “There’s a word ‘Kokiysin’ that is used to explain how we value our surroundings on land and are aware of our environment” - A.B. @prairieskycbe

Thank you Elder Clarence for the blessings, stories and honouring songs on our first day at Prairie Sky School. Students are so excited to be in the building and will continue to grow and learn in our new setting! @MrsBains @prairieskycbe

Red Dress Day #MMIWG - “I wore my skirt to raise awareness to those who have experienced losing a loved one due to MMIWG. My dad made my skirt, it’s to protect the women from all harm.” - A.B