Thank you AMPA for hosting such a fun time at the Halloween dance last Thursday. It was great to have the option of quieter activities in the learning commons for students who wanted a break from dancing! All in all, it was a fun night for everyone. Even a few parents hit the dance floor! The students really appreciated the opportunity to dress up in their costumes and coming to the dance with their parents and/or families. For all who recognize Halloween, have a safe and fun night out. Please remember to wear bright colors or reflector outer wear and to be very careful when crossing streets. Also, a reminder to turn your clocks back an hour this Sunday. Enjoy your extra hour of sleep! School Council and Parent Association Meeting – Nov 4 @6:15pm
The November School Council and Parent Association Meetings will be Monday night @6:15pm online. A link for the meeting will be sent on Monday morning. Remembrance Day Assembly – Nov 7th at 10:30am
Our grade 3 students will be hosting our annual Remembrance Day ceremony assembly on Thursday, Nov 7. Doors will open at 10:15am. The ceremony will start at 10:30am and will run approximately 40mins. All parents and family members are welcome to attend. Students involved with Guides,Scouts, or any colour guard organization are encouraged to wear their uniforms on Nov 7. Voluntales | Read with an Alex Munro Student
Are you interested in making a difference in young readers' lives? We have an exciting opportunity for you! We would like to start a volunteer reading program at our school on Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 and Thursdays from 2:15 – 3:15 pm beginning in the next few weeks. You may sign up for one or both days depending on availability. We are calling it “Voluntales”! Your time would include talking and reading with a few students in the Learning Commons. We will provide a short orientation to help make your reading experience the best it can be. No previous experience required. You must have a valid Police Clearance to volunteer. Please sign up here to share your email address with us and we will contact you with more information. Voluntales Sign-Up Thank you for your interest! Questions? Reach out to Ms. Sasha slgardiner@cbe.ab.ca
Lockdown Protocol
Our lockdown on Tuesday, Oct 29 went well. The students followed the procedures to a tee. Calgary Police supported us with the drill and commented that the students did a great job. Fall Break
A reminder that fall break starts on November 8 and runs until November 13 with students returning on November 14. Bottle Drive Fridays
Just like last year you can donate your refundable bottles to AMPA by dropping them off at the front of the school (by the free little library) every Friday. Our goal this year is to raise $1750 through our bottle drive Fridays. Safety Patrols
Our Grade 5 and 6 students started patrolling the crosswalk on 78th Ave this week. Thank you, parents, and students for using the crosswalk when crossing the street. Upcoming Dates
October 31 – Orange and Black Spirit Day – Dress in Orange and Black
November 1 – Early Dismissal 1:15pm
November 1 – AM Kindergarten Attend
November 7 – Remembrance Day Assembly – Hosted by the Grade 3’s (10:30am)
November 7 – Last day of classes for students
November 8-13 – Fall Break – No School for Students
November 14 – First day back to class for students
November 15 – Early Dismissal 1:15pm
November 15 – AM Kindergarten Attend
November 18-26 – Gr. 1-6, Alien Inline Skating Residency (funded by AMPA)
November 22 – Early Dismissal 1:15pm
November 22 – PM Kindergarten Attend
November 25-27 – Gr. 6 Attend Tim Horton’s Camp
November 25-29 – Book Fair
Thursday, November 28 – Kindergarten Conferences - No School for Kindergarten Students
November 29 – K-6 Parent Teacher Conferences – No School for Students | 