ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Continuation of Brummitt-Taylor Music Listening Program
School wide simultaneous silent reading for fifteen minutes
Sponsored two highly successful book fairs
Participated in AB Infrastructure's Child Safety Program - Walk The Talk
Phone Contacts with parents
Participated in the School Declamation Contest at the school and division level
Participated in the GP Music Festival
K-1 Farm Safety Presentations
Parent Teacher Interviews
Successful grade six Field Trip to Edmonton and Camp YoWoChaas
John Howard Society Presentations for Grades 1-6 on topics such as Conflict
Resolution, Shoplifting, and Introduction to the Young Offenders Act
"Artists in Residence" which included storytelling performances and literature based workshops enhanced with storytelling activities, drama and visual art
Swimming lesson Program coordinated in GP with pizza program organized to help offset bussing costs
Fine Arts Presentation - Ma Fletcher
Each class had a curriculum related field tip
Established Belief Statements which were posted in each classroom
Use of InteIliTools (computer program) to enhance programs of special needs students

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Staff Retreat at Camp Yo Wo Chaas - worked on School Goals, PD Growth Plans, Team Building and First Aid
In school PD session on the Safe and Caring Schools program to gain a working knowledge of the curriculum and explore ways to implement the program
In school PD session in May for Safe and Caring Schools and school disaster plan
Attendance by staff members at various conferences and workshops, i.e. Safe and Caring Schools workshops
In school PD session on the use of InteIliTools

SCHOOL COUNCIL

Shared cost with school for vests for school choir 
Held monthly parent council meetings 
Sponsored UPC collection for student activities 
Supported school staff in fundraising efforts for playground equipment 
Assisted in the exercise and dedication of the Faye Weisenburger 
Special Education Wing Purchased a bronze plaque to commemorate the wing 
Invited a facilitator to a meeting to assist in promoting more involvement in the school council by parents

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Encouraged parent volunteers in school activities 
Fruit Sale Fund Raiser Campaign for student activities 
Hosted MS Read-a-thon 
Staff and students participated in a highly publicized "Pie In the Face" contest for our foster child MULU. 
Hosted Read-In & Reader's Workshop for Education Week 
Held Christmas & Spring Concerts, Volunteer Tea 
Choir Participates in the Community Festival of Carols 
R.C.M.P. Dare Presentations 
Fire Department Learn Not To Burn Presentations 
Continued community use of school facilities for Boy Scouts, Brownies and Guides, youth church groups and Public Library annual art show 
Strong participation of veterans in Remembrance Day Ceremonies 
Staff coordinated "Hi-Jinx" dinner theatre performances to fundraise for playground equipment 
Hosted Soccer and Floor Hockey Tournaments 
Hosted Author Tour 
Fairview School Bell Choir invited to perform at our school 
Highlights of school happenings published in our local paper, The Signal 
Participated in the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Program
Participated in Town of Spirit River Clean Up Campaign 
Hosted a Sports Day for our students and Bonanza School 
Students participated in a school activity day at Moonshine Lake 
Promoted and participated in local Kinette Club Christmas hampers

FACILITY

Completion of asphalt basketball court with Map of Canada painted on it 
Completion of painted mural depicting that "SRE is for All of Us" on the outside east wall for our Millennium Project 
Display student work in hallway and professional artist displays in the library
 

Spirit River Elementary "Belief Statements"

At S.R.E, we believe that students...

-deserve love and respect;
-are individuals with unique needs anal abilities;
-need clear expectations and results.

At S.R.E. we believe that staff ...

-are role models for respect, building confidence, life-long learning, open-mindedness, and flexibility;
-are partner's with families in each student's education;
-accept each child as an individual with strengths and weaknesses and also provide each students with opportunities to shine and improve.

At S.R.E. we believe that our school and jurisdiction...

-make school a fun and caring place; 
-practice a "team approach" to learning;
-set high standards and work for achievement.