IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
May 27 – Harris / Irvine Field Trip
May 27 – Stewart / Parkhurst Field Trip
May 28 - Elder Frank Turning Robe in the building working with select classes
May 29 – SPIRIT DAY: Career Day – What do you want to be when you grow up? Wear or bring something that reflects what you would choose as a career if you were old enough to work.
June 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 – Walk or Wheel to School Week
June 4 – 5:00 – School Council’s Annual General Meeting
June 6 – 6:00 to 8:00 – Family Dance
June 16 – Last day for registering for the Yellow School Bus service for the 2024-25 school year. (Click HERE for more information.)
PREPARING FOR PATIENCE, KINDNESS AND UNDERSTANDING AT THE JUNE 6 FAMILY DANCE
The upcoming Family Dance is 100% planned, organized and set up by our parent volunteers. As this is the first event they have ever planned, we are asking for patience, understanding and kindness from those that attend. (There will be some leadership students from North Trail High School coming to help run the games and put on the tattoos, but this is also the first opportunity they have had to do something like this.)
Activities will be as spread out in the building and on the back courtyard as possible, but it will still be SUPER busy, which will mean line-ups and crowds. It may also potentially mean running out / selling out of the temporary tattoos or items from the ‘Snack Shack’. Please talk to your children in advance so they are aware that these things are possible and how we can help make things easier by handling delays or any disappointments with a smile and an attitude of ‘that’s okay’.
We thank all of the parents that are giving their time to help make the dance happen! You are appreciated!
Click HERE to order your tickets. (Please note, there is a service change associated with Sign Up Genius.)
Once you have placed your ticket order, our parent volunteers will create a baggie for you with your ticket and coupons that we will send home from the school by Wednesday, June 5.
WALK OR WHEEL TO SCHOOL WEEK
Families are encouraged to walk or wheel to school June 3-7 (or to the school bus stop if your child rides the bus to school). Students that walk or wheel (on a bike, scooter, roller blades or skateboard) three or more days during that week will have their name entered into a draw to win a scooter and helmet, donated by the Ward Three City Councilor's office. Please see the two resources below for information about traffic safety:
City of Calgary’s Safety Educational Toolkit for Safe Travel Skills: Mobility Safety Education Toolkit (calgary.ca)
Crosswalk Safety Rules: YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/YQrP_m-02Lk.
CAN YOU ATTEND THE SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 4?
On Tuesday, June 4, our School Council will be having their Annual General Meeting for the year where they will be filling their positions for the 2024-25 school year and we really need more parents to attend! (Even if you aren’t interested in an official position, your attendance is critical to gathering your voice and keeping you informed.)
School Council Executive Positions include:
Chair – The chair actively encourages others to become involved in meaningful ways and organizes both programs and people. Some typical duties include:
§ ensuring school council is represented at Council of School Councils (COSC) meetings;
§ chairing and organizing meetings;
§ ensuring responsibilities for council members are clearly defined;
§ striving to ensure the diversity of the school community is represented on council;
§ communicating regularly with the school principal;
§ ensuring regular communication with the school community;
§ ensuring an annual report is submitted to the Board of Trustees; and
§ staying informed about policies that impact school councils.
Vice-Chair – The vice-chair assists the chair and prepares to become the School Council Chair in the future. Some typical duties include:
§ chairing meetings in the absence of the School Council Chair;
§ striving to ensure the diversity of the school community is represented on council;
§ if needed, helping to prepare for school council meetings; and
§ preparing to assume role of chair a future year when the Chair is no longer available.
Key Communicator – The key communicator works to build and enhance a connection between parents/school communities and Calgary Board of Education. Key communicators liaise with school councils; enable more informed citizen input and share information, ideas and concerns as part of a system-wide network of involved parents. Some typical duties include:
§ attending Council of School Councils (COSC) meetings which are held a few times throughout the year;
§ attending school council meetings; and
§ receiving the Key Communique newsletter and sharing the information back with the school council and community.
Secretary – The secretary acts as a recorder at each meeting and ensures meeting minutes are accurate. Some typical duties include:
§ acting as recorder at meetings and ensuring the minutes accurately reflect discussion;
§ keeping minutes, correspondence, and records (including copies of school council annual reports) filed in an orderly, publicly accessible fashion, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act;
§ possessing working knowledge of school council bylaws/operating procedures; and
§ distributing meeting and event notices.
Treasurer – If the school council is handling money, the treasurer keeps an accurate record of funds and financial transactions. Some typical duties include:
§ keeping accurate records of all financial transactions;
§ reporting to school council on the receipt and expenditure of funds; and
§ ensuring records are available upon the request of the school district
Did you also know that our School Council has a Facebook page for families to join to stay informed? Please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/174659401001169 to request to join. (You must provide your child's name and teacher when requesting or it will be declined.)