2024-2025 October 17th Bulletin

We are just a few weeks away!

Join us for the Harvest Moon Gala Saturday, November 2 at the Pinebrook Golf & Country Club.

There is only one more day to take advantage of early bird pricing. After Friday, October 18, tickets will be $40/ticket.

Don't forget to purchase your raffle tickets for our new 50/50 and Grape Expectations Wine Raffles.

Visit harvestmoongala.ca for more details.

We are always looking for auction items and volunteers – if you can help out, please contact Farrell Derksen at fderksen13@gmail.com.

Our students did a great job learning about Terry Fox and running around the neighborhood this year! Many thanks to our parents that helped make the run a success. Students were able to raise 529.65$ for cancer research. Well done everyone!

Our next theme day is approaching. On October 31st students may choose to wear their costume or orange and black to participate in this fun day. Please remember, costumes need to be appropriate (not too scary or suggestive of violence). Masks that are part of costumes need to be left at home as students are asked to not wear masks during school.

It is also important to consider cultural sensitivity when choosing a costume. We understand that it would never be someone's intention to offend someone else, but being aware of costumes that are considered cultural appropriation is important.

Let's have a fun and spirited October 31st!

There will be an opportunity for students to have photo retakes on October 25th. There is no need to sign up in advance. Classes will be called down throughout the morning, and only students wishing to take retakes will go to the gym for a photo.

This year we have brought back BFGs. In short, this is getting the whole student community together for 30 minutes each day 6. On certain days for BFG we will practice our faith with a school wide hymn sign. On other BFG days we will complete themed activities. We completed one of these just before Truth and Reconciliation Day. In a BFG very soon we will be arranging students into their 'petite famille'. These are mixed grade groups of students that will get to know each other better, work on activities together and help us to continue to build a sense of school community. We are looking forward to a great year together in BFG with our 'little families' as well!

On October 17th the Calgary Police joined us to speak with division 1 and division 2 students in mini assemblies. They focused on how the police are friends in the community and on Halloween safety.

Mark you calendars! Our Christmas concert for 2024 will take place a 6:30 PM December 9th at St. Michael's Parish (800 85 St SW). Our teachers and students will be preparing a lovely performance in each grade. Stay tuned for more details coming in November.

Dear Parents,

We sincerely thank you for your thoughtful gesture signing up for making posters and your generous donations toward teacher appreciation meals. Our school was full of beautiful, colorful inspiring messages from the posters made by parents and kids for World Teacher’s Day. The delicious lunch was provided on October 4th and due to your incredible generosity, we have enough funds to provide another meal during Parent/Teacher interview day in November. Thank you!

From your School Council

Our next School Council meeting is Thursday, October 17th and we'd love to see you there! You can join us in person at the school, or virtually through this Teams Link.

Our amazing School Council is also needs to fill a few more positions. Please have a look at the image below and we hope to see you join this great team!

October 17th ​

• 9:00-9:20 Div 2 Presentation by Calgary Police ​

• 9:25-9:45 Div 1 Presentation by Calgary Police

October 18: Grade 4/5 Harvest Lunch

October 19-25: Catholic Education Week

October 21: Field Trip- Kindergarten AM to Safety City

October 24: Field Trip- Grade 1, 2 & 3 to Farmyard

October 24: Healthy Hunger- Papa John's

October 25: Photo Retakes Day

October 31: Theme Day- Wear you costume or Orange and Black

November 1: No School- Faith Day PG

November 2: Harvest Moon Gala

November 4: YMCA Presentation in Gym 9:00-9:45 for Grades 5-6

November 7: Grade 6 Vaccinations

November 7: International Inuit Day

November 8: Remembrance Day Ceremony 10:50

November 8: Indigenous Veterans Day