- Vista Heights Math Night - Thursday, December 12, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Try out some math games and concepts with your child, enjoy some snacks, and join in with some carolling too!
- Winter Assembly - Thursday, December 19, 9:30am-10:30am
- Gymnasium will be open starting at 9:20am for parents
It has certainly been a busy time for the students practicing their Winter Assembly performances on Thursday, December 19, 2019, from 9:30am to 10:30am.
We hope you can come join us!
In November we had an exciting musical afternoon with the Grey Cup Committee visiting the school with the First Nations Princess, Stampede Queen and Princesses, Charley the Horse, Stampede clowns, and the Grey Cup band. We got to dance a line dance, listen to live country music, watch a First Nations jingle dance, and learn a little about the Grey Cup football team. Our school even received a small donation from the fundraising portion of the Grey Cup Committee!
Kindergarten has been practicing steady rhythm and beat to various Christmas tunes, and we've also been learning proper technique for playing various types of non-pitched percussion instruments.
Grade 1 and 2 has been working on a creative movement piece, learning to pair specific movements and facial expressions with each section. They get to emote happiness, wonder, anger, and fear, all in one dance! We have also been discussing the term form. The form for our song is similar to going up and down a hill. It starts as sections A, B, C, D, and then "back down" through C, B, A.
Grade 3 and 4 have been mastering a melody on the xylophones. Do you recognize it? They are practicing the accompaniment bass line as well as the melody for the upper register instruments.
We have also been practicing a partner song for the assembly. It requires a student singing their own melody while another group sings a separate counterpoint melody. It is a skill that one needs to continually work on to perfect!
Grades 5 and 6 are learning the importance of showmanship. Not only do we have to push past some embarrassment for "the show to go on", but we also have to polish our performance so mistakes don't detract from the mood of the piece. We also continue to practice singing in rounds and working on a variety of instruments and rhythms at correct tempo for our Liberian folksong on percussive instruments. Playing in an ensemble means every student needs to know when and what to play!
Carolling last week of school
Starting Monday Dec 16, Vista Heights students will get to engage in a little carolling every day. Parents, you are invited to our carolling time on Thursday Dec 19 at 9:30am!
Calgary Food Bank Drive
During December, in the spirit of generosity our Student Wellness Action Team (SWAT) is asking Vista Heights School to donate nonperishable food items to support those who need our assistance.
Please bring your items to the drop boxes by the office. We are hoping to fill
3 large boxes or more. Thank you!
The Calgary Food Bank Wishlist:
(more details HERE)
CANNED FOOD
VEGETABLES: Carrots, Peas, Green Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Tomatoes
FRUIT: Peaches, Pears, Pineapple, Mixed fruit, Oranges
PROTEIN: Ham, turkey, chicken, salmon, tuna, beans
SOUPS
GRAINS
- Pasta
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Rice
- Cereal
OTHER ITEMS
- Pasta Sauce
- Juice
- Peanut Butter
