The grade 3 team hosted a wonderful Remembrance Day assembly yesterday. It was a fantastic opportunity to remember the sacrifices of all Canadians who have served our country in past conflicts and peacekeeping missions to uphold our values of protecting our free and peaceful society. Our veterans are an important part of what makes Canada the greatest country in the world, and it is important to acknowledge and recognize them. The overall theme of peace that the grade 3’s focused on was a beautiful message. The segment where the students shared what peace looks like and feels like through their perspective was my favorite part of the assembly.  

We wish all Alex Munro families a wonderful fall break with lots of opportunities to have fun, relax and connect with one another as families. 

Fall Break
A reminder that there is no school for students from November 9 until November 14.  Enjoy your fall break.  Classes will start again on November 15. 

Veterans Food Drive
November is an important month where we remember the sacrifices of all the Canadians that served the country to support peace, freedom and democracy. The Veteran food bank helps support many of these service members. Alex Munro school will continue to collect non-perishable food for the Veterans food for a few weeks after fall break. Students are welcome to bring in food donations until November 24. 

Fun Lunch
The next AMPA sponsored fun lunch will be Subway on Nov. 21. The deadline to order is next Thursday, Nov. 16 by 11:59pm. Orders can be made at www.healthyhunger.ca. 

Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Friday, November 25 from 8am – 4pm. These conferences will be a 15 min scheduled sit down meeting with your child’s teacher. Please bring your child with you as they will be involved as advocates of their own learning. The online booking system will be available through your MyCBE account starting on November 17 at 8 am. Kindergarten families, please see an email from Ms. Holly about your conference schedule, as it will be different with added Thursday appointments. Ms. Bedard’s grade 4 class will also have an alternate schedule, please expect an email about these conferences as they will be happening Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1. 

Scholastic Book Fair
Alex Munro school library will be hosting a book fair from Nov 20-24. Students will have the opportunity to browse the collection throughout the week and have the option to fill out a wish list for parents to review as well as show their parents' books that have caught their eye during the Friday conferences.  

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 earlier this week. 

Traffic Safety (Parking Lot – Staff Only)
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. 

Upcoming Dates:
November 9-14 – Fall Break, No School for Students
November 17 – PM Kindergarten
November 21 – Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch – Subway
November 23 – Additional Kindergarten conferences
November 24 – K-6 Parent Teacher Conferences 8am – 4pm
November 27 – Field Trip Grade 1 – Telus Spark
November 28 – Field Trip Grade 2 – Telus Spark
December 1 – AM Kindergarten