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Thursday and Friday Morning Selections (0730am - 11:00 am)
Muffins | V $4
Croissant | V $5
Cinnamon brioche bun | V $4
Double baked almond croissant + contains nuts| V $6 
Slice of banana bread | V $4.00
Fruit to go cups | VN + GF $4.00
 
Thursday Lunch Selections (11:00 - 3:00 pm)
Whole fruit | VN + GF $2.25
Gluten free granola bar | GF + V $4
Assorted cookies | V $3
Old fashioned ham, tuna, & egg salad sandwich $6
Bistro sandwich: olive oil panino | artichoke tapenade | tomato |Italian bocconcini | V $10
Chef’s soup of the day with golden potato bun $6.00
Pizza (Hawaiian, pepperoni, & cheese) $6/slice
Grab and Go Box - Ukrainian bowl | 3 pcs cabbage rolls | 5 pcs perogies | 3 oz kielbasa | sour cream | green onions|  $15
 
Friday Lunch Selections (11:00 - 3:00 pm)
Whole fruit | VN + GF $2.25
Gluten free granola bar | GF + V $4
Assorted cookies | V $3
Old fashioned ham, tuna, & egg salad sandwich $6
Bistro sandwich: olive oil panino | artichoke tapenade | tomato |Italian bocconcini | V $10
Chef’s soup of the day with golden potato bun $6.00
Pizza (Hawaiian, pepperoni, & cheese) $6/slice
Grab and Go Box - BBQ beef pieces | potato tots | seasonal vegetables | red wine sauce | GF $15
 
Thursday and Friday Beverage Selection:
Bottled water $4.25
Soft drinks $4.50
Canned juices $3.50
Coffee or tea (12oz) $3.00
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Thursday, February 13
 

10:30am MST

Counting Time
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 08
Adapting a process for collecting data on hours of work, both instructional and assignable, defining assignable time, and monitoring time assignments.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Matson

Dave Matson

ATA Staff Officer, Alberta Teachers' Association
A rolling stone at heart, Dave’s teaching career includes experience teaching high school and International Baccalaureate Physics and Math in a variety of communities including a northern community in Saskatchewan, a rural fishing village in Nova Scotia, a metropolitan city in the... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 08
  Div1-4

11:45am MST

AI Prompting for Teacher Success
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 08
Discover how to harness the power of AI chatbots like ChatGPT to enhance your teaching practice! In this hands-on professional development session, you’ll learn how to craft effective prompts to get tailored, high-quality results including generating engaging lesson plans, creating differentiated instructional materials, or brainstorming new pedagogical strategies. Perfect for beginners and seasoned tech users alike, this session will equip you with practical skills to use AI as a creative collaborator and thinking partner. Leave with ready-to-use examples, prompt templates, and confidence to make AI work for you in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Gonsalvez

Chris Gonsalvez

Executive Staff Officer, Alberta Teachers' Association
Teacher. Administrator. PD Leader. Chris is an executive staff officer with the Alberta Teachers' Association and passionate about working with teachers and being involved in professional development. Spending most of his teaching career in Southern Alberta, he loved being a middle... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 08
  Div1-4

1:00pm MST

First Nations Protocol: Essential Insights for Respectful Engagement
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 08
This session offers valuable insights into the significance of First Nations protocol, presented by Phillip Campiou, a respected Elder and knowledge keeper from the Driftpile Cree Nation. The discussion will explore the importance of integrating these protocols into various settings and provide practical guidance on how to do so respectfully and effectively.
Speakers
avatar for Phillip Campiou

Phillip Campiou

Elder, Driftpile Cree Nation
Phillip Campiou, a member of the Traditional Woodland Cree from Driftpile Cree Nation, Alberta, has made his home in the Onoway area. Growing up, Phillip's father instilled in him the principles of self-sufficiency and profound respect for Mother Earth and spiritual teachings. As... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 08
  Div1-4

2:15pm MST

Snowflakes and Stories: Embracing Winter's Narrative Tradition
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 08
In this engaging session, immerse yourself in the art of traditional oral storytelling and the integration of Indigenous literature across elementary and secondary education. Uncover narratives of resilience that enrich understanding and foster empathy. Gain foundational knowledge to seamlessly weave storytelling into your classroom, unlocking its potential to ignite curiosity, empathy, and cultural appreciation.
Speakers
avatar for Phillip Campiou

Phillip Campiou

Elder, Driftpile Cree Nation
Phillip Campiou, a member of the Traditional Woodland Cree from Driftpile Cree Nation, Alberta, has made his home in the Onoway area. Growing up, Phillip's father instilled in him the principles of self-sufficiency and profound respect for Mother Earth and spiritual teachings. As... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 08
  Div1-4
 
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  • Offsite : Art Gallery Tour 2
  • OFFSITE: Art Gallery Tour - Thursday 10:00-11:00
  • OFFSITE: CBC Newsroom Tour
  • OFFSITE: Edmonton Public Library Cooking Session 2
  • OFFSITE: Edmonton Public Library Cooking Session - Session 1
  • OFFSITE: Edmonton Valley Zoo - Endangered Species
  • OFFSITE: Edmonton Valley Zoo - Fur
  • OFFSITE: John Janzen Nature Centre - Ecosystems (Gr 7-9)
  • OFFSITE: John Janzen Nature Centre - Stalking and Tracking
  • OFFSITE: John Walter Museum - Historical Houses Tour/Dipped Candles
  • OFFSITE: Muttart Conservatory - Nurturing Nature (Grade 4- New Curriculum)
  • OFFSITE: Muttart Conservatory - Saving Ecosystems (New Program Gr 7-9)
  • OFFSITE: Royal Alberta Museam - Object-Based Learning and Language
  • OFFSITE: Stanley Milner Library - K - Grade 6 STEAM/ Makerspaces
  • OFFSITE: Stanley Milner Library - STEAM/Makerspaces Jr/Sr High