The Giving Faire is tonight (Dec 7) and all the students and teachers are very excited to be hosting a great family event that focuses on helping others in need. We can’t wait to see everyone tonight.  

A reminder that tomorrow is a professional learning day for staff and there is no school for students (Dec 8).
Grade 6 Celebration of Learning

Our grade 6 students will be celebrating and sharing their learning through an assembly on Friday, December 15 at 12:30 pm. All families are welcome to attend.
Giving Faire
We are looking forward to the Giving Faire tonight. Thank you to all the families that made donations to this great event that supports others who are in need.  

The Giving Faire runs from 5:30pm-7pm TONIGHT (Dec 7). Upon arrival, families will receive a passport that will outline the activities and their locations.  Families visit each station in the order they wish.    

Stations include:  

• A warm welcome and your visitor's passport 
• Drumming Circles  
• A photo booth where you can use some whimsical and seasonal items to take a great family photo on your own device  
• A beverage and a treat  
• Amazing art projects from students in all grades  
• Create a glove snow man for a local charity  
• Create a Cheer Card for a Meals on Wheels client 
• Create dog toys for a local animal shelter   
• Fill a sock with hygiene items for the Mustard Seed’s Warm Feet for the Street    
• Search for a seasonal picture of Alex Munro hiding around the school  
• An AMPA Information Booth

School Improvement Results Report and School Development Plan
Both our 2022-23 School Improvement Results Report (SIRR) and our 2023-24 School Development Plan (SDP) are now available to view on our website by clicking here.  Our SDP goals this year are focused on improving student achievement in both literacy and mathematics.  We also have two goals associated with supporting student wellness.
AMPA Bottle Drive and Fundraising News
AMPA continues to collect bottles every Friday – just drop your bottles off at the front of the school every Friday and they will take care of the rest!  Thanks to everyone who has already participated in this fundraiser.  AMPA also kicked off their latest fundraiser on Nov 7. Information about this fundraiser was sent home with your child last week.
Traffic Safety
Although it is convenient to pull into our parking lot to drop off or pick up your child at or from school, parking lots are dangerous places when vehicles and children are in them at the same time. Parents, as contributing members of our community and to support our school, please do not enter our parking lot for pick up or drop off purposes.  We have plenty of street parking around the school. Thank you for supporting the safety of our students. 

Our patrols are doing a great job helping everyone cross at our crosswalk on 78th Ave, however many people are still jaywalking at various points in front of the school.  For the safety of all people use the crosswalk.  Thank you.
Free Fitness and Nutrition Program for Women
Makoyoh’sokoi (Wolf Trail) program is a 15-week wholistic wellness program with Indigenous cultural and spiritual foundations. Starting in January 2024. Please click on this link for more information: Poster_Makoyoh'sokoi (Wolf Trail) fitness and nutrition program for women.pdf 
Winter Solstice – December 21
The winter solstice is a celebration of light returning to Turtle Island. It is the shortest day of the year; Grandfather Sun will begin to shine for longer each day bringing the promise of warmer weather, growth, and new life. Darkness can represent struggle, and light brings hope of easier times. The solstice is also a time of ceremony, stories, and song for some Indigenous cultures. It is a time of significance and celebration. We celebrate light and the return of Grandfather Sun - light sustains life and for that we have gratitude for all of creation.
Upcoming Dates:
December 7 – Giving Faire for all Families 5:30pm – 7pm (Tonight!)
December 8 – PD Day – No school for all students
December 15 – Grade 6 Celebration of Learning 12:30pm, all are welcome
December 19 – Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch | Stuffies Pastries
December 21 – Winter Solstice
December 21 – Pajama and Stuffy Day (one stuffy – must fit on desk)
December 22 – Jan. 7 – Winter Break
January 8 – First Day Back