We had another great week filled with field trips! Thanks so much to AMPA for providing the funding for bussing for all our field trips this year which has kept field trip fees reasonable for families.
Sports Day | June 24
Our school sports day will be full of fun and active activities for students in Grades 1-6. It will be held on Monday, June 24 in the afternoon (in case of inclement weather, we will postpone to Wednesday, June 26th). Kindergarten students will participate in some of the activities in the afternoon as well. Please see this attached letter for more information.
National Indigenous People’s Day | June 21
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day which also marks the beginning of Summer Solstice. Please see this attached poster inviting you to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day beside SJAM school for an afternoon of Indigenous culture.
Lost and Found
We wanted to let families know that we do have many items in the lost and found. These items will be donated after June 21st if they are not collected by families. We will be sure to invite students to peruse the lost and found. You are also welcome to visit the school to see if there are items belonging to your child.
Summer Garden Volunteers Needed
Students have been hard at work planting our seasonal beds and making our garden space beautiful. We need helpers to continue the efforts and keep our naturalization space thriving over summer break. Jobs that need to be done most include watering and weeding and mowing on occasion.
Sign up here to adopt a week of caring for our beautiful garden space! https://volunteersignup.org/7WAXQ
For questions and detailed instructions, reach out to AMPA member Sara Baker (saralindsaybaker@gmail.com ).
If you can't commit to a dedicated time, you can still contribute by grabbing a weeding tool and pulling a weed or two, or pouring a can of water on your favourite plants whenever you pass by the space on a neighbourhood walk. The water barrel should be full and ready to go after the water ban lifts, with a watering can and weeding tool hanging on it ready for anyone to use.
You can see the saskatoon berries, nan king cherries, rhubarb, chives and strawberries all starting now so let's show them some love!
Lunchroom Opportunity
We are looking to fill one lunchroom supervisor role for next school year and have been unable to identify any candidates through the CBE roster. If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please email jabelcher@cbe.ab.ca for more information. The time commitment for this position would be Monday to Thursdays from 10:45am until 1:15pm daily.
New Before and After School Childcare starting this Fall | Grades 1-6
Alex Munro School is pleased to be welcoming a new before and after school childcare program for grades 1-6 that will be run onsite in the Alex Munro School gym by Active Minds Childcare Inc.
“Active Minds is committed to providing an enriching environment for children, that goes beyond the classroom. We believe that high quality, affordable, and developmentally appropriate programs should be available to all children and their families. Our program is designed to meet the individual child's basic developmental needs: social, physical, emotional, intellectual, creative, and self-concept while responding to the needs of families and the school community.” - Quote from Active Minds Website
The program will provide before school childcare starting at 7am until our morning bell (8:50am) and after school childcare from 3:29pm until 6pm.
Please visit the Active Minds Childcare website for more information and the registration process: https://www.activemindschildcare.ca/
Carolee Turner is the owner/operator of Active Minds Childcare Inc. and would be happy to answer any questions families may have. She can be reached by phone at 403-400-3884 or via email info@activemindschildcare.ca info@activemindschildcare.ca
AMPA Bottle Drive Fridays
AMPA would like to remind everyone that they continue to accept empty bottles every Friday. All you need to do is leave your bag of empties at the front of the school. Thank you everyone who has been donating their bottles this year. AMPA is hoping to reach our goal of $2,000.00 by the end of the school year.
AMPA’s Next Casino Dates | Oct 5 and 6
Having the opportunity to provide volunteers to support casino operations is an important fundraiser for organizations such as schools as it brings in significant funds that go directly to improving student learning experiences. Please save these dates in your calendar as AMPA will require numerous volunteers for both dates (day and night shifts). Please send an email to alexmunroschoolcouncil@gmail.com to let them know that you are interested in volunteering, and they will put you on the roster and contact you with positions available.
Upcoming Dates:
June 14 – AM Kindergarten Attend
June 20 – Grade 6 End of Year Bowling Trip (afternoon)
June 20 – Grade 6 Social Studies PAT 9am-11am
June 21 – Grade 6 Science PAT 9am - 11am
June 21 – Kindergarten Assembly 9:45am families invited
June 21 – AM & PM Kindergarten Attend
June 21 – Grade 6 Farewell 12:30pm, families invited
June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day & Summer Solstice
June 24 – Sports Day 1:15 pm-3pm
June 26 – Report Cards Available on your MyCBE account
June 26 – Last Day of School for Kindergarten Students Only
Thursday, June 27 – Last Day of School for Students (this is an early dismissal day at 1:15 pm)