{"id":3862,"date":"2025-10-19T20:50:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T03:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/?p=3862"},"modified":"2025-10-19T21:19:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T04:19:22","slug":"weekly-memo-october-20-24-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/weekly-memo-october-20-24-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Memo: October 20\u201324, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Weekly Memo: October 20\u201324, 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Weekly Affirmation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;I rise to challenges and shine with confidence.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Resilience and self-belief<\/p>\n<p>Families are encouraged to discuss this week\u2019s affirmation with their children and explore what it means to face challenges with confidence and strength.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Last Week\u2019s Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf89 <strong>Congratulations to Ms. Holman\u2019s Class!<\/strong><br \/>\nWinners of the <strong>Scare Hunger Food Bank Competition<\/strong>! Thanks to the generosity of our school community, we collected over <strong>2,000 food items<\/strong> and raised <strong>$500<\/strong> for the <strong>Friends in Need Food Bank<\/strong>. Amazing work, everyone!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3863\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/IMG_4487.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f <strong>Cross Country Success<\/strong><br \/>\nKudos to all our <strong>Primary and Intermediate cross-country runners<\/strong> who participated in the district races last week. We\u2019re proud of your effort and sportsmanship!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3864 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/IMG_9336.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"369\" height=\"277\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3865\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/IMG_9358.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"286\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3866 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/247580453254470414.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"372\" height=\"279\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3867\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/1112603041274307482.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"307\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf3c <strong>Daffodil Planting<\/strong><br \/>\nA big thank-you to <strong>Mrs. Dinsa\u2019s Grade 1\/2 class<\/strong> for planting daffodils in the front flower bed. We look forward to seeing them bloom in the spring!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3873 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/IMG_9480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"389\" height=\"518\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3874\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/IMG_9479.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"397\" height=\"529\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udc7b <strong>Spooktacular Halloween Dance<\/strong><br \/>\nHuge appreciation to our <strong>PAC<\/strong> for hosting a fantastic Halloween Dance on Friday night! Special thanks to <strong>Chris Schultz-Lorentzen<\/strong>, DPAC Vice Chairperson, for donating his time as our DJ. A spooky good time was had by all!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3868 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/IMG_0717.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"296\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3869\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/IMG_0718.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"398\" height=\"299\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3870 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/IMG_0719.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"358\" height=\"477\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3871\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/IMG_0720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"483\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3872\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/10\/IMG_0721.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"446\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Morning Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Students are invited to join these morning activities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udfb2 <strong>Games Club<\/strong> in the MPR from <strong>8:00\u20138:25 AM<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(Please enter through the MPR doors in the undercover area)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\udd63 <strong>Breakfast Club<\/strong> from <strong>8:00\u20138:20 AM<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(Students arriving after 8:20 can pick up a grab-and-go breakfast. Please enter through the north side doors by the recycling bins.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Lost and Found<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our <strong>Lost and Found<\/strong> is nearly full! Please take a moment to check for any missing items. Weather permitting, the bin will be placed outside at the front of the school.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>PAC News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\ude4c Thank you to all volunteers who helped with <strong>Hot Lunch<\/strong> and the <strong>Halloween Dance<\/strong>\u2014we couldn\u2019t do it without you!<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong>PAC Meeting<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tuesday, October 21 at 6:30 PM via Zoom<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin the meeting link <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/83361950512?pwd=6f8ZgKHV4CD1OxFWbM3e6aQzEtjDEu.1\">here<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Meeting ID:<\/strong> 833 6195 0512<br \/>\n<strong>Passcode:<\/strong> 176791<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc55 <strong>Spirit Wear Orders<\/strong><br \/>\nDon\u2019t forget to place your order! Deadline is <strong>October 22<\/strong>. Order <a href=\"https:\/\/albionelementary202526.itemorder.com\/shop\/home\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNiK4FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPR2VYMDVldm1tZ0RLYVFwAR72RFEg7LPmFmw-uZPlxX5TE0vdRcWQVG6IvycreK0Vh4RJ2iCt7dlmd5OzVA_aem_RyMrGMqgdnmFExt0DK8atw\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf2d <strong>Hot Dog Day Cancellation<\/strong><br \/>\nUnfortunately, <strong>Hot Dog Day on November 3<\/strong> has been cancelled. If you placed an order, you\u2019ll be contacted via email and a credit will be applied to your <strong>Munch-a-Lunch<\/strong> account. We apologize for the inconvenience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 This Week\u2019s Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Monday, October 20- Photo Retakes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boys Competitive Volleyball Practice \u2013 7:30 AM<\/li>\n<li>Drop-in Grade 5 Volleyball \u2013 Recess<\/li>\n<li>Rec Volleyball Practice \u2013 Lunch in the gym<\/li>\n<li>Rec Home Game vs Kanaka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, October 21- Diwali<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inclusive Fall Celebration Assembly<\/li>\n<li>Girls Competitive Volleyball Practice \u2013 2:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, October 22<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drop-in Grade 5 Volleyball \u2013 Recess<\/li>\n<li>Intramural Volleyball \u2013 12:15 PM<\/li>\n<li>Boys Home Game vs Alexander Robinson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Thursday, October 23<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boys Competitive Volleyball Practice \u2013 7:30 AM<\/li>\n<li>Div. 14 and 15 Skating 8:30 am -10:20 am<\/li>\n<li>Rec Volleyball Practice \u2013 Lunch in the gym<\/li>\n<li>Girls Home Game vs Fairview<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Friday, October 24<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No School<\/strong> \u2013 Provincial Professional Development Day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\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 <em>(No School)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov. 11<\/strong> \u2013 Remembrance Day <em>(No School)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov. 15<\/strong> \u2013 PAC Christmas Market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weekly Memo: October 20\u201324, 2025 Weekly Affirmation &#8220;I rise to challenges and shine with confidence.&#8221; Focus: Resilience and self-belief Families are encouraged to discuss this week\u2019s affirmation with their children [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":3875,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3862"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3862\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3877,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3862\/revisions\/3877"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}