Weekly Memo December 16-20, 2024

15 Days of Kindness
This is our final week of the 15 Days of Kindness.  Thank you to all families who have been sent in donations.

This week we will be collecting the following items:

Monday, December 16- New or gently used baby items
Tuesday, December 17- Students will be making notes of kindness
Wednesday, December 18- Pet supplies
Thursday, December 19- Non-perishable food items
Friday, December 20- Non-perishable food items

All the above items will be collected all week.

Christmas Celebrations
On Thursday, doors will open at 10:30 am for the 11 am-12 pm Primary Christmas Musical and doors will open at 12:30 for the 1-2:00 performance.
There will be a toonie toss beginning at 10:30 am and at 1:00 pm where the winners have a chance to win 4 front row seats.

On Friday we will be having our intermediate talent show from 11-12 pm.  Space is limited for parent spectators as the entire school will also be watching the performances.  Only parents of those performing will be permitted to attend.

We do request that spectators bring in a non-perishable food item to both of these events.

December Student Stars
The following students have been recognized the month by their classroom teachers for shining!  Way to go All Stars!

Aria	Ami D	Eva H	Jasper D	Nova B
Sophia R	Julianne D	Youna S	Joshua S	Sophia C
Jalan Y	A.J. P	Koda S	Neil A	Lamar J
Eva F	Julianne D	Lilly Y-J	Ayla W	Blake P
Mason G	A.J. P	Agrima S	Talise G	Lennox B
Theo K-M	Seth A	Emma K	Bennett L	Dave M
Connor S	Konstantin B	Camille M	Lilly R	Lucas M
Reid W	Mohhammad V	Afran T	Lennox B	Bareen P
Sophie J	Kane F	Raelynn N	Yavin S	Josh T
Charlie M	Merna H	Aliya G	Oliver S	Audrey H
Iknoor T	Arvin R	Kennedy L	Gavin G	Stella H
Bishop N	Abel I	Kim Y	Stevie A	Mehrbod M
Xander V	Airlie J	Zahra M-S	Holly W	Olivia T

Lost and Found
The lost and found is displayed on tables in our front entrance.  Any unclaimed items will be donated to charity on Friday afternoon.  Please ensure you stop on by and take a look before Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAC News
Wednesday December 18th @ 6:30 – Special PAC meeting via zoom to vote on approval of funds for a Bingo Fundraiser with revenue going towards end of the year fun day.  Second vote is approval of use of funds from toonie toss to cover equipment rental for Christmas Musical

Thursday December 19th – toonie toss for front row seats to the Christmas musical.   Bring your toonies at 10:30 and 12:30.

Friday December 20th – hot lunch (pre orders only)
Friday December 20th – PAC Treat Clear Out!  All treats $1!  We will have candy bags, chips, and specialty candy canes!

Monday December 23 – Family skate at 1:30.  Ticketed event, no walk ins.   If you can no longer attend this event, please email the PAC to pass your tickets along as we have a waitlist!

District Information
Kindergarten registration for the 2025/26 school year begins January 2025. Registration is open for children who will be 5 years old on or before December 31, 2025.

Our four registration periods are sibling registration (January 7- January 11), environmental school registration (January 8 – January 10), programs of choice registration (January 15 – January 20), and general registration (January 29 – February 4). All registration periods open at 12 pm (noon).

Learn more about each phase and the registration process at https://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/.

This week…

Monday, December 16th
Boys’ Comp Basketball Practice – 7:30am
Division 11 walking to Kanaka Coffee 10:30 am
Handball Intermurals @ lunch (Team 2 vs Team 4)

Tuesday, December 17th – Primary Christmas Musical Tickets being sent home   
12:00 pm- RCMP are coming to give out hot chocolate for students

Wednesday, December 18th
PAC meeting 6:30 pm Zoom- See Parent Portal for log on information

Thursday, December 19th
Div. 1 and 4 skating 8:45-10:30 am
Primary Christmas Musical 11am-12 pm and 1-2 pm
Div. 11 Bowling 12:00-2:20 pm

Friday, December 20^th– Christmas PJ Day
Intermediate Talent Show- Time 11-12 pm
PAC Hot lunch – Boston Pizza
Last Day Dismissal 2:20 pm
2:20 pm- PAC Treat Clear out all treats $1.00 (candy bags, chips, and specialty candy canes)

Upcoming Events
Monday, January 6- School Re-opens
Friday, January 10- PAC Pancake Breakfast