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Saskatoon Public 12/13/2019 8:00:55 AM

On the 10th day of Fitmas, we give you Snowball Fight (Strength) – lunge to pick up snow, pack, and throw. Pairs well with: Vigorous – Snow Angel Jacks Calming – Olaf’s Warm Hug (self hug) Thanks École Henry Kelsey! #move2grow #12DaysofFitmas pic.twitter.com/Q9ynRsDUmj

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Saskatoon Public 12/12/2019 11:50:08 AM

Saskatoon Public Schools invites applications for the role of Director of Education. As CEO, the director will be a student-centered leader capable of inspiring staff & community to exceptional performance. Apply by Jan. 16. Details: ow.ly/ltV050xyvLG #spslearn #SaskEd pic.twitter.com/1PzgGZsrPW

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Saskatoon Public 12/12/2019 8:00:38 AM

On the 9th day of Fitmas, we give you Tree Chopping (Vigorous) Pairs well with: Strength – Jumping Squat Tree Topper Calming – Admiring the Christmas Tree Pose Thanks @howardcoad #move2grow #12DaysofFitmas pic.twitter.com/1ptG8p4OqR

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Saskatoon Public 12/11/2019 8:05:20 AM

Get into the spirit of the season as students from Holliston, Mayfair, and Saskatoon Christian schools perform today during the @tcu_place Noon Festival of Carols. Details: ow.ly/CVXn50xwnxT #yxe #spslearn

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Saskatoon Public 12/11/2019 8:00:43 AM

On the 8th day of Christmas, we give you the Christmas Medley: Vigorous - Christmas Star Jumps Strength - Santa’s Sleigh Wall Sit Calming - Static Snow Angel (stand still and breath deep) Thanks John Lake School! #move2grow #12DaysofFitmas pic.twitter.com/Wdo1RvgXJs

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 8:06:06 PM

Board meeting adjourned.

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 7:58:01 PM

On to trustee reports

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 7:31:48 PM

Focus on emergent literacy skills for PreK and K students. #spslearn pic.twitter.com/8HP9lI9urb

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 7:29:17 PM

Next up is a strategic plan update on early learning. Supt. Ken Okanee and Coordinator @JennBrokofsky are outlining the focus of the work this year. #spslearn pic.twitter.com/v9bDMmaO8Z

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 7:19:13 PM

The NICE program students built a tiny house, which is currently for sale. #spslearn

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 7:07:33 PM

Emphasis is placed on developing relationships, creating a climate of respect, care, and cooperation. The NICE program is an important model for healthy engagement with the community. #spslearn #KnownValuedBelievedIn

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 7:05:37 PM

Students in the program earn credit for a combination of seven 20 and 30-level subjects as well as two practical and applied arts survey courses. Students spend the year within the same cohort with the same teachers. #spslearn #KnownValuedBelievedIn

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 7:04:15 PM

First up is Celebrating Excellence, which is spotlighting the Nutana Industry Career Education (N.I.C.E.) program, currently in its 2nd year at Nutana Collegiate. It blends classroom and community-based learning, through trades, tourism & hands-on occupational experience.

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 6:56:33 PM

Public meeting about to begin. Agenda can be found here: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/Board/meetings… #spslearn

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 11:45:01 AM

Kindergarten is the first step in a 13-year relationship with a student. Experience one day in a student's life and learn more by visiting our schools during kindergarten open houses in January. Full schedule: ow.ly/xTr950xwpV6 #spslearn #yxe #KnownValuedBelievedIn pic.twitter.com/dEVihHASga

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 10:11:47 AM

#move2grow #move2staywarm twitter.com/beveridge_m/st…

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 10:08:00 AM

We told you they were champions! #spslearn twitter.com/bishop_yong/st…

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 8:00:50 AM

On the 7th day of Fitmas, we give you Thumpity Thump Thumps (Strength) – Heavy stomps. Pairs well with: Vigorous – Silver Bells (speed skaters) Calming – Pressing out the Cookie Dough (hand presses on knees). Thanks École Henry Kelsey! #move2grow #12DaysofFitmas pic.twitter.com/I0mOud4wih

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Saskatoon Public 12/10/2019 6:25:29 AM

It’s a very cold December morning. Make sure your child is well prepared for the weather before they head out the door for school. #spslearn #yxe pic.twitter.com/TrxXPP1Eb5

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Saskatoon Public 12/9/2019 3:40:06 PM

Stories of learning, achievement, and success fill the pages of Saskatoon Public Schools' Report to the Community for 2018-19. Read the full report online at: ow.ly/6JT250xvCLJ #spslearn #KnownValuedBelievedIn pic.twitter.com/1w34C8ISy1

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Saskatoon Public 12/9/2019 3:15:12 PM

Tarzan: The Stage Musical, based on the Disney animated movie and featuring songs by Phil Collins, runs nightly Dec. 11-14 at 7 p.m. at Evan Hardy Collegiate. @EHCISouls. #spslearn #yxe pic.twitter.com/ZRicddEz2U

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Saskatoon Public 12/9/2019 11:35:17 AM

Students from @BrevoortPark and École College Park kick off the @tcu_place Noon Festival of Carols today. Many of our schools will perform during the next two weeks. Read more: ow.ly/cz7C50xvuI3 #spslearn #yxe pic.twitter.com/mujJNyX6IK

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Saskatoon Public 12/9/2019 8:00:15 AM

On the 6th day of Fitmas, we give you Snow Angel Jacks (Vigorous). Pairs well with: Strength – Put the Star on the Tree Burpees Calming – Rooftop Reindeer (child’s pose) Thanks @BourgonjeSchool #move2grow #12DaysofFitmas pic.twitter.com/UDOXDR8QHr

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Saskatoon Public 12/6/2019 2:40:00 PM

This is awesome. But to be fair, all of our principals are champions. #spslearn #KnownValuedBelievedIn twitter.com/MontgomeryElem…

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Saskatoon Public 12/6/2019 8:00:32 AM

On the 5th day of Fitmas, we give you Santa’s Sleigh Ride (Strength) – squat with a giddy-up arm motion. Pairs well with: Vigorous – Santa’s Bag Toss Calming – Santa’s Big Belly Breathing Thanks @RolandSchool #12DaysofFitmas #move2grow pic.twitter.com/kDwdBqm5Vx

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Saskatoon Public 12/5/2019 11:50:11 AM

The Nutrition Hub at @MMGCI supports learning by providing nutritious food for hungry students. The school created at food prep area thanks to a $10,000 grant from @mosaicincanada and @SaskSchoolBoard Read the full story: ow.ly/58Pl50xnkcC #spslearn #KnownValuedBelivedIn pic.twitter.com/othtkbHzSc

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Saskatoon Public 12/5/2019 8:00:42 AM

On the 4th day of Fitmas, we give you the Polar Bear Power Trio. Crawl – standing mountain climbers (vigorous) Swim – on hands & knees, lift opposite arm & leg (strength) Hibernation – curl up in your “den”, hug legs (calming) Thanks @lbpschoolyxe #12DaysofFitmas #move2grow pic.twitter.com/Iohbp7BUNG

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Saskatoon Public 12/4/2019 8:00:28 AM

On the 3rd day of Fitmas, we give you Admiring the Christmas Tree Pose (Calming). Pairs well with: Vigorous – Tree Chopping Strength - Jumping Squat Tree Topper Thanks @howardcoad #12DaysofFitmas #move2grow pic.twitter.com/YW6orfori6

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Saskatoon Public 12/3/2019 11:33:57 AM

It may be #GivingTuesday but schools like @SchoolLakeridge will be collecting and donating to charities throughout the month of December. @TheLighthouseSK twitter.com/SchoolLakeridg…

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Saskatoon Public 12/3/2019 8:00:48 AM

On the 2nd day of Fitmas, we give you Snowman Squats (Strength) – Make a snowman body with arms and squat. Pairs well with: Vigorous – Dashing Through the Snow (running on the spot) Calming – Olaf’s Warm Hug (Self Hug) Thanks Ecole Henry Kelsey! #12DaysofFitmas #move2grow pic.twitter.com/sCYCkZHOpn

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Saskatoon Public 12/2/2019 8:00:52 AM

On the 1st day of Fitmas, we give you Santa’s Bag Toss (Vigorous) – Jump squats with arm toss. Pairs well with: Strength - Santa Leading Reindeer (squat with giddy up arms) Calming - Santa’s Big Belly Breathing (deep breathing) Thanks @RolandSchool #12DaysofFitmas #move2grow pic.twitter.com/RV5HAakYyv

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Saskatoon Public 12/2/2019 7:51:22 AM

cc. @CBCSaskatoon @jenkew twitter.com/StoonPubSchool…

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Saskatoon Public 11/29/2019 4:25:04 PM

Snack bags sewn by Silverwood Heights students were featured in a CBC Saskatoon story and two were given away. A winner, Margie Diakuw, visited the school with a card to thank students for their concern for the environment! As a seamstress, she appreciated their work. #spslearn pic.twitter.com/2afJY95Qza

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Saskatoon Public 11/29/2019 12:20:45 PM

♫ On the first day of Fitmas my teacher gave to me …. one Santa Bag Toss, it’s a jump squat with a tossing movement. ♫ The 12 Days of Fitmas begin Monday in our schools! Learn more in the SPS Homeroom parent blog at: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/homeroom #Move2Grow #spslearn pic.twitter.com/5z1XjGTRbf

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Saskatoon Public 11/29/2019 11:49:32 AM

Hey #spslearn staff! The Vision shirts and hoodies have arrived at Central Office! Orders will arrive at schools in the next mail delivery. #KnownValuedBelievedIn pic.twitter.com/RNGpy8KsDO

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Saskatoon Public 11/29/2019 10:17:46 AM

Thank you to all our building operators and facilities staff members who are hard at work this morning managing the snow at our 64 schools and offices. #spslearn twitter.com/RolandSchool/s…

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Saskatoon Public 11/28/2019 11:45:09 AM

Students at Silverwood Heights School are cutting back on single-use plastics by sewing and selling reusable snack bags for their own use and to raise funds for Grandmothers For Grandmothers. Listen to the story from CBC's @jenkew: ow.ly/eYnQ50xncEx #spslearn pic.twitter.com/z8HEzBg7jD

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Saskatoon Public 11/28/2019 10:18:49 AM

Spaces are available in the prekindergarten programs at 15 of our schools. Prek is offered where children may benefit from additional supports such as speech, language, and social development Contact our schools for information and registration. #spslearn #KnownValuedBelievedIn pic.twitter.com/hC2TuOHzpS

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Saskatoon Public 11/27/2019 11:45:04 AM

It’s a packed house in our Gathercole Centre today with more than 100 teachers learning about accessibility tools in @MicrosoftEduCA from @DustinJez @FCLEdu #spslearn @SPSD_IT pic.twitter.com/x6hssmoNWZ

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Saskatoon Public 11/27/2019 9:27:04 AM

Great job by student-athletes Josh Perlitz and Jordan Friesen of @TommyDTigers in previewing the @BowltClassic. Forty-eight teams tip off the high school basketball season tomorrow. #spslearn #yxe twitter.com/GlobalSaskatoo…

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Saskatoon Public 11/26/2019 8:16:20 PM

Meeting adjourned

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Saskatoon Public 11/26/2019 8:08:13 PM

On to trustee reports.

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Saskatoon Public 11/26/2019 7:58:46 PM

⁦@kara_helms⁩ leading trustees in a repeat exercise. How’d they do? #spslearn pic.twitter.com/ApmwV1jJPX

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Saskatoon Public 11/26/2019 7:38:41 PM

BBop - Band Booster Opportunity Program - is an initiative that supports five community schools in our division to supply instruments to students at no cost so all can participate in band programming. #spslearn

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Saskatoon Public 11/26/2019 7:33:47 PM

Superintendent @PaulTJanzen11 and arts consultant @kara_helms are leading the presentation and have brought drums for the trustees to do some hands-on learning. #spslearn

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Saskatoon Public 11/26/2019 7:32:07 PM

Next up is a strategic plan update on arts education. #spslearn

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Saskatoon Public 11/26/2019 7:16:44 PM

Cameron tells trustees that drumming represents the sound of the heart beat. Drumming takes your mind off the band things and helps you see the good things. #spslearn #KnownValuedBelievedIn

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Saskatoon Public 11/26/2019 7:14:23 PM

Cameron, another @KingGeorgestoon who is from Cowessess First Nation, says he is now a drummer and singer after learning from Darrell Paskemin at the school. #spslearn

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Saskatoon Public 11/26/2019 7:11:56 PM

Doha, a student who moved to Saskatoon from Syria, learned about First Nations culture through the programming offered at @KingGeorgestoon, sewed her first ribbon skirt and helped to prepare for the feast. #spslearn

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Saskatoon Public 11/26/2019 7:08:37 PM

VP Lance Pollard is telling trustees that through financial support from B'Nai Brith, the school is able to address TRC Calls to Action, in particular #10, which calls for the full participation of parents in their child's education. #spslearn #KnownValuedBelievedIn

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