Angel community, 
As we move through June many activities are still taking place within our community! This week is our year-end celebration complete with pizza and fro-yo, games and activities. We look forward to seeing many families there!
Last week we recognized our students of the month for May demonstrating the Umbrella Project skill of Integrity. We also kicked-off our June skill – MASTERY!
We reached our next POM POM SPIRIT METER incentive level and are so excited for our upcoming trip to Landmark Cinema! Please return permission forms by Tuesday this week!
Thanks for your continued support of our AMAZING ANGEL school community!
This Week:
Tuesday, June 13th: Junior 3-Pitch Tournaments (PM) Thank you to our coaches!
Wednesday, June 14th: Community Celebration 5:00-6:30pm
Friday, June 16: Grade 8 Excursion and Grade 4 & 4/5 Excursion.
Angel Spirit Day each Wednesday! Wear your spirit wear or Blue & Gold, Angels!
St. Michael School Community Celebration:
On Wednesday, June 14th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm join us for an evening of food, fun, and friendship! We have much to celebrate together as a school community!
-Pizza and frozen yogurt are now on sale through SchoolCash online! Place your orders by Monday, June 12th!
-We will have games and activities for all to participate in as well as a silent auction!
Warm Weather Reminders:
Thank you to our parents and families for sending your child prepared for the summer-like weather! Please ensure that your child has a reusable water bottle, a hat, and sunscreen.
Graduation 2023:
We will recognize our Graduating Class of 2023 with a Graduation Ceremony and Liturgy at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School on Friday, June 23rd at 5:30pm. We can’t wait to celebrate our Angel graduates!
Looking Ahead:
June 19: Trip to Landmark Cinema
June 23: Grade 8 Graduation
June 27: Term 2 Report Card Distribution
June 27: Talent Show (more details to follow)
June 28: Canada Spirit Day
June 29: Last Day of School 2022/2023
Umbrella Project:
Welcome to Mastery Month in The Umbrella Project. Mastery is a great way to wrap up the year because it requires us to use many of the skills we have learned over the year. Mastery is our ability to work towards excelling at something – our craft, our relationships, our jobs, and many others. The early stages of mastery require many of our Umbrella Skills to push through the boredom, fear, impatience, and other difficult emotions of the learning journey. Over time, we build strength and confidence and are able to accomplish great things.
Help your child discover their natural inclinations and curiosities:
The best masters start with a deep interest and curiosity in the area they are working towards mastering. The journey to mastery requires time, patience, and overcoming obstacles so this interest (see intrinsic motivation skill tips) is paramount in persevering through the learning process. You may have a vision for your child but if this doesn’t align with their personal interests it is unlikely that they will go on to master this path while building their well-being. Trying to master something you don’t care about is arduous, requires lots of willpower and depletes our energy and happiness.
When you start with your child’s natural interests, they are much more likely to engage in the process of learning and mastering their chosen activity. Start by helping your child notice the subjects they are most engaged in and the problems they most want to solve. Try to be specific when having these conversations ie. “What unit in science did you like the most?” and “Why instead of that subject do you like…?” For example, this year my daughter noticed that she really loved learning about energy in science and is also concerned about the environment, which led her to think about the jobs that might exist in sustainable energy. She is far from having to make these types of life decisions but reflecting on things that peak her interest will help her engage and learn when opportunities present themselves.
Chat soon,
Dr. Jen, The Umbrella Project