On Tuesday, the Jazz and Concert band from Highland Secondary School visited from Comox, BC to perform for our students. The students really enjoyed the show and learned more about the various band instruments. Thanks Highland Secondary school for a great performance! 

AMPA updates - School Logo Hoodies and Growing Smiles 
You still have time to order an Alex Munro school hoodie! Who doesn’t love school swag!? Forms are available at the school.

AMPA is also please d to be bringing back our popular spring plant and flower fundraiser “Growing Smiles”.  You can purchase beautiful hanging baskets and hanging ferns, marigolds, roses, veggies, succulents, herbs, strawberries, planters, AND wave petunias at competitive prices while at the same time supporting our school.  Click Here for the online order link and instructions on how to complete your order. http://alexmunroschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com/

AMPA would also like to remind everyone that they continue to accept empty bottles every Friday. All you need to do is leave your bag of empty's at the front of the school every Friday. Thank you everyone who has been donating their bottles this year. We appreciate your support. 

Lockdown Drill – May 6 
All CBE schools are required to practice two lockdown drills every school year. Calgary Police will be assisting us with our second lockdown drill of the year on Monday, May 6 at 1:15pm. The procedures all schools are expected to follow include gathering at an identified area within the classroom with staff and students remaining quiet and calm until the lockdown is over. No one can enter or leave the building during a lockdown drill.  We are letting parents and guardians know in advance so that they can have a discussion with their child before the lockdown drill if they choose.  Teachers will be discussing and going over procedures with their classes as well. If the anticipation of participating in a lockdown drill is causing your child stress, then please let your child’s teacher know so that they can support your child before, during, and after the practice drill.   

School Council Meeting Monday, May 6th @6:15pm 
The next school council meeting will be online next Monday at 6:15pm. Look out for a separate email with the meeting link which will be sent out on Monday. 

Volunteer Tea – May 10th 
Invitations have been sent out directly to anyone who has volunteered this year. Please let us know if you have volunteered this year and haven’t received an invitation. 

Growing and Hungry Students 
We have noticed an increase in the amount of emergency food we are providing for students at lunch. This is separate from our breakfast program. Student hunger can increase and decrease at various stages of their development, especially if they are going through a growth spurt. If you are able to, please send a little extra food or snacks with your child, if their appetite is increasing. 

Spring Time = Field Trip Season! 
We have many upcoming field trips planned and love having parent volunteers join us.  These experiences are richer for students with more volunteers as it gives students the opportunity to participate in the learning in smaller groups.  If you would like to volunteer and have not completed your police clearance, please contact the office at 403-777-6600 and Linda will help you through the process. Upcoming field trips are listed below. 

Green Shirt Fridays 
Help build school spirit by wearing your Alex Munro school shirt on Fridays. You are also welcome to wear any green shirt that day as well. 

Hats on! For Mental Health Day | May 8 
Every year CMHA dedicates a week in May to raise awareness of Mental Health. This year Mental Health Week will run May 6-10, and Hats On! for Mental Health Day will take place on May 8. Students are invited to wear a hat to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health.  Teachers will engage in lessons and discussions around this topic as well 
 
Upcoming Dates: 
May 3 – PM Kindergarten Attend 
May 3 – Gr. 4 Agricultural presentation 
May 6 – Lockdown drill with Calgary Police @1:15pm 
May 6 – School Council and Parent Association Meeting Online @6:15pm 
May 7 – 1:30-2:30 – Guest Band Performance for students – SJAM 
May 8 – Hats on for Mental Health – wear a hat today 
May 10 – AM Kindergarten Attend 
May 10 – Volunteer Tea – 12:30pm – More information to come 
May 13 – Grade 2 Field Trip – Calgary Zoo – Contact your child’s teacher if you can volunteer! 
May 15 – Grade 5 Field Trip – Granary Road – Contact your child’s teacher if you can volunteer! 
May 15 – Grade 1 Field Trip – Calgary Zoo – Contact your child’s teacher if you can volunteer! 
May 16 – Spring Silly Sock – Sock Hop (During the student lunch hour) 
May 21 – Earth Rangers Presentation in the gym 9:30-10:30 
May 25 – Naturalization/Outdoor Learning Space Clean Up 1-3pm (Saturday) 
May 31 – AM Kindergarten Field Trip – Butterfield Acres – Contact your child’s teacher if you can volunteer! 
May 31 – Grade 4 Assembly – 12:30 pm 
June 7 – PM Kindergarten Field Trip – Butterfield Acres – Contact your child’s teacher if you can volunteer!