Week of Nov. 19th - 23rd

Thank you to the parents that were able to make it out to the school for the Social Media Presentation.  The session was very informative and there was some very good take away information.  

Did you know that some social media sites that your child(ren) may have an account on will never let them delete their account?  Did you know that some sites will let users post anonymously?  

Here are a few parent sites that have some excellent research about technology and children:  

1.  Centre on Media and Child Health - https://cmch.tv/
2.  Common Sense  - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
3.  Screenagers: Growing Up In The Digital Age -  https://www.screenagersmovie.com/latest-usage-research/
4.  Jo(e) Social Media Inc - http://www.joesocialmedia.com/

Girls' Basketball ~

Last Tuesday the girls' basketball team played against Calmar Elementary School.  The girls played an excellent  game but ended up losing by a score of 12 - 6.  Thank you to all of the fans that came out to watch the girls play!

Their second game of the season takes place on Tuesday, November 20 @ East Elementary School in Leduc.  We wish the girls the best of luck.

Mustache Day ~

The WE Club has selected Thursday, November 22nd as Mustache Day.  

Why Mustache Day?  This fun theme day is to coincide with Movember.  The goal of Movember is to increase early detection of men’s health issues and ultimately reduce the number of deaths from cancer and other treatable diseases. 

Tooth Talk ~

Dental Hygienists will be at the school on Thursday, November 22 to speak with the Gr. 3-6 students about dental hygiene.  

We would like to thank the Calmar Dental Clinic for sponsoring the Dental Health Education Presentations.

Kindergarten Fundraiser ~

The Kindergarten fundraiser, Fundscrip, will be wrapping up on Thursday, November 22.  There are many good gift cards that can be purchased through Fundscrip, such as Sobeys, Boston Pizza and Tim Hortons.  This is a great opportunity to purchase some gift cards and support the Kindergarten class at the same time. 

Viewing Your Child's Grades ~

If you are having trouble viewing your child's grades, I have posted an information sheet on our website.  To find the information sheet click Parent Support Document here or go to the website under Parents, PowerSchool. 

Week of November 12th - 16th

Thank you so much to everyone that was able to attend our Remembrance Day Ceremony.  Also, a special thank you to Mr. Pete Popowich, from the Calmar Legion, for attending and speaking at the service.

Greeters

Gr. Six Readers

Gr. 1/2 Class

Gr. 3/4 Class

Gr. 5/6 Class

Basketball ~

The girls' basketball team will be playing their first game of the season on Tuesday. November 13th after school.  The game will take place at Calmar Elementary.  Best of luck to the girls.  All spectators are welcome to come cheer on the team.

Picture Retakes ~

Picture retakes will be happening on Thursday, November 15th.  If your child is having their pictures retaken, please be sure to return the form to school.  Any students that were absent on the original picture day will also be having their picture taken at this time.

Kindergarten Fundscrip Fundraiser ~

The kindergarten class is currently participating in a FundScrip Fundraiser.  FundScrip sells gift cards and with each card purchased a percentage of the gift card is given back to the group.  The types of gift cards range from grocery stores to Starbucks, to Sephora to Canadian Tire.  

A list of retailers can be seen using the link below.

https://www.fundscrip.com/retailers

FundScrip can be accessed online where families can purchase and have gift cards shipped to their residence at any time.  The online order code is SMCHKA.

The kindergarten class will be utilizing paper orders as well in November.  If you would prefer a paper copy please email idell.mertins@blackgold.ca.

Paper orders are due back November 22, 2018.

All purchases will be ready for Christmas.

Thank you for supporting the kindergarten class.

November

I hope everyone had a fun and candy filled Halloween.  Here are some pictures of the Halloween fun that happened at school.

Thank you to all the parents and grandparents that came out to the costume parade!




Basketball season has begun with practices at lunch.  There have been some games scheduled for both the girls' and boys' team for November.  Mrs. Mertins will be coaching the boys' team and Mrs. Hawkins will be coaching the girls'.  If your child has expressed interest in playing, they will be bringing home an information letter in the next few days.

With the increase in enrollment this fall we have been fortunate enough to hire a half time teacher.  We would like to welcome Miss Jena Freund.  Miss Freund will be teaching Gr. 1 Language Arts and Math in the morning.  Her classroom will be in the portable.

WE Club News ~

It is time for our annual Operation Christmas Child drive. Operation Christmas Child provides families the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of needy children in many parts of the world by filling a shoebox with items for a boy or girl. Operation Christmas Child is completely optional. If you would like to participate, you can either email Mrs. Martinoff (nicole.martinoff@gshare.blackgold.ca) or come to the office to pick up a box(es), take it home, pack it and return it to the office no later than, Wednesday, November 14. (***Please be sure to include $10 which covers the cost of shipping the boxes overseas.)

Kindergarten Dayrs

6, 8, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 27, 29, & 30

(Please note that there are two Fridays this month)

November Birthdays

Tolson Huber - 4th

Alyssa Turner - 5th

Grady Ferguson - 12th

Madison Martinoff - 12th

Kobe Clark - 25th

Kash Huber - 25th

Lucas Messer - 25th

John Mollison - 25th

Isabella Schipperhejin - 30th

Mark Your Calendar

                           

Parent-Teacher Interviews will be taking place on Tuesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 8 from 4:30 to 7:00.  Information has gone home regarding the scheduling of an interview.  This is a great opportunity to come in and see how your child(ren) is doing and to connect with the teacher.  If you are unable to make it in to see your child's teacher, please feel free to contact the teacher to set up an alternate time.  

Please note that Mrs. Mertins will only be holding interviews on the Thursday evening.  

Early Dismissal ~ 

Early dismissal is on Wednesday, Nov. 7th.  Students will be dismissed at 2:30.

Assembly ~ 

Our assembly will be held on Thursday, November 8th at 8:30 a.m.  If your child will be receiving special recognition at the assembly you will be contacted by your child's teacher to let you know.

Everyone is welcome to attend the assemblies.  We hope to see you there!

Remembrance Day Ceremony ~

There will be a special Remembrance Day Ceremony on Friday, November 9th at 10:45.  Each class will be doing a special presentation at the ceremony.

Students are encouraged to dress up for the Remembrance Day Ceremony.

All visitors are welcome to attend the Remembrance Day  Ceremony at the school.

                                 

Mid-term Break ~ 

There will be no school on Monday, November 12th as it is Mid-term Break.  

Picture Retakes ~ 

Picture retakes will be taken on Thursday, November 15th.  If your child will be having their picture retaken please return the form indicating that you would like to have your child's picture taken again.