EOE December 12 - December 16

Students will be wrapping up their work on their Leave No Trace Projects.  If extra time is needed to complete the assignment, time will be provided the week after the Winter Break.

Students had a great time on the Wall Climbing trip Friday.  They worked well with their partners and helped each other complete some pretty challenging courses!

Enjoy the last week of classes before Winter Break! Have a safe and happy holiday season!

A reminder that classes will resume Wednesday January 4th!

EOE 8 November 21-November 24

This week students will be introduced to the Leave No Trace Code of Ethics.  They will learn how to participate and plan an outdoor activity in a safe and environmentally conscious way.

Our Wall Climbing Field Trip is scheduled for December 9th!  Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to help supervise this trip!  Forms are due to Mrs. Hunchak no later than November 30th!

EOE Grade 7

Grade 7 EOE will have their quiz on the first half of the term on November 29th.  For the next couple classes, students will be given an opportunity to ask questions, review, and complete practice questions.

EOE 8 Week of November 14- 18th

This week we will be wrapping up our work on Wall Climbing.  Students will finish their belay testing, knots and a short Wall Climbing Quiz.

On Wednesday November 16th, the Forms and Information Letter will be sent home for the Wall Climbing Trip on December 9th.  Forms are due back no later than November 30th!

EOE Test Grade 9's

After speaking to the grade 9 class about their requirements in other classes, as a group it was decided that the test for their work in semester 1 will be on November 28th.  We will review in the next couple weeks and move on to our next topic of Snowshoeing/Avalanche Awareness.

EOE 8

This week, we will continue our work on the Wall Climbing unit.  Students will get some hands on practice working with Belay Devices, Harnesses and Ropes. This will be in preparation for the Wall Climbing trip which is booked for Friday,  December 9th.  If you are able to help supervise this trip, please contact Mrs. Hunchak! The trip will run from 10:00am until 1:00 pm!

EOE 8

We have wrapped up our Mountain Biking Unit and all projects are to be handed in to Mrs. Hunchak by the end of the week!

We will be starting our Wall Climbing unit this week, which will run for the month of November. Students will learn about the different equipment used for the sport, commands used at the Climbing Center and proper technique.  This will be in preparation for the Wall Climbing trip which is booked for Friday,  December 9th.  If you are able to help supervise this trip, please contact Mrs. Hunchak! The trip will run from 10:00am until 1:00 pm!

Grade 7 & 9 EOE

We have moved into our climbing unit to prepare for our climbing field trips that will happen in early December.
Topics of the unit will include;
- Identifying the different types/styles of climbing.
- Understanding the parts of a harness and how to put one on properly.
- How to tie basic climbing knots (figure 8 follow through, figure 8 on a bite, clove hitch, italian hitch)
- How to belay safely using a grigri.
- Proper communication and commands while climbing.
- Identifying basic climbing gear

EOE 8

We have wrapped up our Orienteering unit and lessons on how to dress properly for the elements when participating in Outdoor Activities.

This week, we will be looking at the parts of a Mountain Bike and identifying possible hazards on the hill when mountain biking.

Students are reminded that if they have outstanding assignments to hand them in to Mrs. Hunchak as soon as possible.  Extra copies of the assignments can be found by logging into D2L.  Marks have been updated on HomeLogic.

EOE 7

We have been focusing recently on heat loss.  To understand heat loss, we have been learning about the particle theory, conduction, convection, radiation, respiration, and evaporation.

We're going to be moving on to speaking about clothing and how to plan for our varying weather that we see in Calgary and in the mountains.

EOE 9

September 29th, 2016

Recently, students have been working through day trip planning.  What might be items that are helpful to pack and how to prepare for properly.  For each unit we work through, we will try to identify a common injury and how to do basic first aid for it.  For our day trip planning, we have been working through how to tape a rolled ankle.  Below is a link to an excellent video on how to tape an ankle.  Remember, we are not doing continuous figure 8 to heel locks.  Continue to watch the end of the video where it shows how to do them separately.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FctWuF8roI

EOE 8 September 26 - September 30, 2016

This week in EOE 8:

Monday - Wrap up Orienteering
Wednesday- How to Dress for the Weather when doing outdoor pursuits.
Friday - How to Dress for the Weather Assignment


I am just finalizing dates for trips and once I have them,  I will post them.

EOE 8 September 19 - September 23

This week, students will continue to work on their Orienteering Skills outside around the school yard!

Make sure you are prepared for the weather!!

Reminder: Parent/Teacher Interviews are Thursday September 22 from 4:00-8:00pm and Friday September 23 from 9:00-1:00.  You can book time with me through Conference Manager!

EOE 8 - September 12- September 16, 2016

Students will work on some Orienteering Skills this week.  They will work with a map and compass around the school to work on finding their bearings!

Be prepared for the weather!  We will be outside rain or shine!

Welcome to EOE!

We are very excited to have students back at Elboya and to begin a new year of exciting EOE Activities!

This week we will go over the Course Outline.

We look forward to working with you this year!

Mrs. Hunchak and Mr. Groves

EOE 8 Kamp Kiwanis

As camp is just a few days away (3 more sleeps!!), I wanted to touch base and remind you of a few details!

We are leaving at 9:00am Thursday.  I am asking that students be dropped off by 8:30am and to bring their stuff into the Main Gym so that we can make sure everyone is there, take attendance and ensure that everyone is prepared.  We will be back by 2:00pm Friday.  Please make sure that your children have a ride arranged and at the school by 2:00.  We will be able to get back into the building to get any homework they may have forgotten, use the bathroom or phone.  

Students are asked to bring a bag lunch that they can eat in the forest, as we will be getting there and going on activities right away.  Ensure that they do not require a microwave and please do not send any nuts as we have a few students with allergies on the trip. 

Please make sure that students are prepared for the weather.  Pack lots of layers, boots, mittens, toques, sunscreen, etc. Please refer to the packing list that was sent home if you need some ideas.  Remember, we are asking that students leave all  electronics at home (however, cameras are welcome).

Students who are on medications are required to bring them in a ziplock bag labeled with their name, and the instructions on dosage and time to be taken. Students with allergies are required to have an epi-pen on them at all times.  Students with asthma are required to carry their inhaler with them at all times.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email me at mbsimpson@cbe.ab.ca!

Thank you for supporting the Outdoor Education Program at Elboya! I hope the kids are as excited as I am! 

NEXT WEEK:

On April 21, 2016, students in EOE 8 will have an opportunity to go wall-climbing.  Forms went home on Friday and are due back NO LATER THAN MONDAY April 18.  We are still in need of a volunteer.  If you are able to help out, please contact Mrs. Simpson at mbsimpson@cbe.ab.ca.

EOE 8

Thank you to all of you who came to the Kamp Kiwanis Parent Meeting last week!

Those parents who did not attend the evening meeting are required to attend an afternoon meeting which will be held Wednesday April 6th in the Small Gym from 3:45 - 4:30pm.

There will be a MANDATORY Student Meeting in CORE THURSDAY AT LUNCH to create activity and bunk mate groups and go over expectations and what to pack.

Wall Climbing paperwork will be sent home this week for our trip that will be Thursday April 21st in the afternoon (from 12:30- 3:30).

In class this week, we will be continue our work on Belaying Techniques to ensure that they are ready for the trip to the Calgary Climbing Centre.

There are still some students who have not handed in assignments. Please get them in to Mrs. Simpson as soon as possible!

Thanks,

Mrs. Simpson

EOE 8 Kamp Kiwanis

EOE 8 Camp is a month away!! Students in EOE 8 (Term 1 & 2) have the opportunity to go to Kamp Kiwanis April 14- April15!  Forms were handed out at lunch today.  If your child did not get one, they can pick one up from the Phys Ed office.  There are only 35 spots available, so only students who are in good standing at school, are caught up on all of their assignments will be considered and get their forms in first will be the ones to go to camp.  Extra forms are posted on the EOE D2L Shell if students have misplaced their forms.  

We need 2 parent volunteers to come to camp with us.  Please email Mrs Simpson at mbsimpson@cbe.ab.ca to volunteer.

There will be a mandatory Parent Meeting March 31, 2016 in the Main Gym to learn more about Kamp Kiwanis.

EOE Ski Trip was a success!

A great time was had by all staff and students who attended the Nakiska Ski Trip this week!  A BIG Thank You to those parents who volunteered their time to help supervise and make this trip a success!

EOE 7 Feb 16th - 20th

This week will continue to review daypacks and what we should bring to ensure success and safety in the backcountry, learn about safety on ski hills for our upcoming ski trip to Nakiska, and begin to talk about appropriate clothing.  What materials are good and bad to use, layering systems, and and more.

EOE 9

On Wednesday we will review all safety concerns and expectations for our snowshoeing field trip to Hogarth Lakes.  I was out there this weekend and it is beautiful.

Students and parents can expect the next field trip form for our upcoming ski trip to Nakiska to come home this week.

EOE 8: January 18th - January 22nd

It is difficult to believe, but we have only 2 weeks left of the term!

This week we will look at Avalanche Awareness in Preparation for the Ski Trip to Nakiska that will take place MARCH 7, 2016!  Details will be coming soon!

There will also be more information coming soon about the Kamp Kiwanis Grade 8 EOE Camp Trip that will be happening April 14th-15th!  Volunteers will be needed and it will be open to both Term 1 and Term 2 students participating in the Outdoor Education Program!  Spots are limited as there is another school there at the same time as we are, so students will be responsible for listening to announcements and getting their forms in quickly to secure a spot.

EOE 9 January 11th - January 15th

EOE 9 students will continue their work on their EOE year long project that is an investigation of an outdoor activity that they might want to pursue outside of school.

Next week we will begin to look at snow safety and avalanches in preparation for our snowshoeing trip in February.

EOE 7 January 11th - January 15th

This week EOE 7 students will refresh their climbing skills and knowledge prior to our trip on Thursday.  Reminder to get your form and money in!

Next week for our last unit, students will be investigating the contents of a daypack that might make their experience more enjoyable in the event of unplanned situations occuring.

EOE 8 - Week of January 11th - January 15th

Happy New Year and welcome back!

Here is what this week will look like:

Monday - Snow Safety Assignment Work Period

Wednesday - Snow Safety Assignment Work Period

Friday - Snow Safety Assignment Work Period and DUE DATE!!

All marks are up to date on Homelogic; please check to see where you stand so there are no surprises for the report card!

It is hard to believe that there are just 3 weeks left of the term!  More information about the EOE 8 Camp Trip (April 14-15) and Ski Trip (March 7) are coming soon!

Have a great week!

Mrs. Simpson