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  • Vera M. students LOVE to read!

    Vera M. Welsh students  read over 115, 000 books this year at home.  This was  an average of 277 books read by each student this year.

    Keep reading those good fit books at least 15 minutes each night over the summer.  

     

    JUST READ!

     

  • Activities at School

    Kids Are Worth It

    Through generous donations from our community, Vera M. Welsh students benefit daily.  This non profit group provides a breakfast, lunch, and snack program for students.   If you are interested in donating or joining, please contact Mrs. D. Robb at school.

     

Programs

Programs for the school:

Academics Academics - ECS - Grade 1-3

 

Band Music Program - Learning a variety of instruments and public performances.

 

Early Intervention Early Intervention  - A variey of opportunities for all the children.

 

P.U.F. Program P.U.F. Program - Handling all the learning difficulties.

 

Early Literacy Program Early Literacy Programs - Skills needed to be an independent reader.

 

Home ReadingHome Reading - Just Read Program.

 

Resource Room Resource Room - Learning program.

 

Computer Program Plan Computer Program Plan - Learning program.

 

Physical Education-Physical Daily Activity Physical Education-Physical Daily Activity - Learning program.

 

 

The basic program at Vera M. Welsh School provides 322 minutes of instruction each day. Alberta Learning recommends the following allocations as guidelines:

 

Minimum Weekly Time Allocation (in minutes)-Grade 1 & 2

Minimum Weekly Time Allocation (in minutes)-Grade 3

Required:

 

 

Language Learning

30%

25%

Math

15%

15%

Science

10%

15%

Social Studies

10%

10%

Music/Art

10%

10%

P.E. & Health

10%

10%

Undefined

15%

15%

TOTAL

1600 mins.

1600 mins.

(Teachers may vary the time in subject areas to provide instruction to meet the needs of their students). A strong emphasis is placed on literacy.

For additional information about programs at Vera M. Welsh School or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Mrs. Dana Robb, Principal
Mrs, Adrienne Sprecker, Assistant Principal

9912-103rd Street
Lac La Biche, Alberta T0A 2C0
Phone:(780) 623-4672
Fax:(780) 623-2084
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