{"id":3858,"date":"2025-10-13T20:38:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T03:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/?p=3858"},"modified":"2025-10-13T20:38:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T03:38:06","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%9f-week-of-october-13-17-2025-parent-memo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/%f0%9f%8c%9f-week-of-october-13-17-2025-parent-memo\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf1f Week of October 13\u201317, 2025 Parent Memo"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\ud83c\udf1f Albion All Star Parent Weekly<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Week of October 13\u201317, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Happy Thanksgiving!<\/strong><br \/>\nWe hope everyone enjoyed a restful and joyful long weekend with loved ones.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf1f Weekly Affirmation<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;We rise by lifting others and shine by being a good friend.&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Focus:<\/strong> Empathy and Friendship<\/p>\n<p>At home families are encouraged to talk about the week affirmation with their children.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udeb4 Events &amp; Activities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passion Club<\/strong> \u2013 Tuesday @ 12:15 PM (Multipurpose Room)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intermediate Cross Country<\/strong> \u2013 Tuesday after school @ Albion Sports Complex<\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary Cross Country<\/strong> \u2013 Thursday after school @ Albion Sports Complex<\/li>\n<li><strong>PAC Subway Hot Lunch<\/strong> \u2013 Friday (Pre-orders required)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Halloween Dance<\/strong> \u2013 Friday, 6\u20138 PM (Details below under PAC News)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf83 Halloween Costumes \u2013 Guidelines &amp; Reminders<\/h2>\n<p>As Halloween approaches, please keep these important guidelines in mind when selecting costumes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Be Kind &amp; Respectful<\/strong><br \/>\nCostumes should not mock or demean anyone\u2019s gender identity, culture, race, religion, age, or ability. Avoid stereotypes or offensive themes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be Thoughtful &amp; Safe<\/strong><br \/>\nNo costumes depicting violence, alcohol, or drugs. Replica weapons (e.g., toy guns, knives) are not allowed at school.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Additional Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inflatable or multi-piece costumes may get damaged or lose parts during the day. Please plan accordingly.<\/li>\n<li>We have students with <strong>nut allergies<\/strong>. If your child brings Halloween candy, please avoid treats containing nuts and limit the amount brought to school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s work together to keep our school safe, inclusive, and fun for everyone!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udfeb PAC News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Halloween Family Dance<\/strong> \u2013 Friday, October 17, 6\u20138 PM\n<ul>\n<li>Tickets available at the door starting at 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cash-only concession<\/strong> available<\/li>\n<li>Students must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be left unattended<\/li>\n<li>Costumes must be family-friendly (not too scary); no full-face masks<\/li>\n<li>All costumes must follow district policies<\/li>\n<li>Costume contest with prizes for those who wish to participate!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next PAC Meeting<\/strong> \u2013 Tuesday, October 21 @ 6:30 PM via Zoom<\/li>\n<li><strong>Albion Spirit Wear<\/strong> \u2013 Now available until October 22ndTo order visit\u00a0 Photo Expressions at <a href=\"https:\/\/albionelementary202526.itemorder.com\/shop\/home\/\">https:\/\/albionelementary202526.itemorder.com\/shop\/home\/<\/a>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3859\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/IMG_0711.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"609\" height=\"646\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc5 This Week\u2019s Events<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Monday, October 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thanksgiving \u2013 No School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, October 14<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boys Competitive Volleyball Practice \u2013 7:30 AM<\/li>\n<li>Passion Club \u2013 12:15 PM<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate Cross Country \u2013 After school @ Albion Sports Complex<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, October 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Girls Competitive Volleyball Practice \u2013 7:30 AM<\/li>\n<li>Grade 5 Volleyball Drop-In \u2013 Recess<\/li>\n<li>Intramural Volleyball \u2013 12:15 PM<\/li>\n<li>Boys Away Game @ Davie Jones<\/li>\n<li>Rec Home Game vs CQE<\/li>\n<li>Running Club \u2013 2:30 PM @ Netplex (Last run of the fall)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Thursday, October 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rec Volleyball Practice \u2013 Lunch in the gym<\/li>\n<li>Girls Away Game @ CQE<\/li>\n<li>Primary Cross Country \u2013 After school @ Albion Sports Complex<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Friday, October 17<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boys Competitive Volleyball Practice \u2013 7:30 AM<\/li>\n<li>Grade 5 Volleyball Drop-In \u2013 Recess<\/li>\n<li>PAC Subway Hot Lunch<\/li>\n<li>PAC Halloween Dance \u2013 6\u20138 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oct. 24<\/strong> \u2013 Provincial Pro-D Day (No School)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oct. 29<\/strong> \u2013 Albion Pumpkin Patch<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oct. 31<\/strong> \u2013 Costume Parade<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov. 7<\/strong> \u2013 Remembrance Day Assembly<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov. 10<\/strong> \u2013 Professional Development Day (No School)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov. 11<\/strong> \u2013 Remembrance Day (No School)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov. 15<\/strong> \u2013 PAC Christmas Market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf1f Albion All Star Parent Weekly Week of October 13\u201317, 2025 Happy Thanksgiving! 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