Dear Husky Families! 🐾
May seems to have snuck up on us! Where has the time gone? May is a time of transitions, as we finish this current year with an eye on the next. Summer is around the corner, yet there are so many events and activities to look forward to this month. With field trips and celebrations, May offers the opportunity to wrap up our year on a high note!
Our Family Dance was a great way to kick of April, with many families and community members in attendance. The evening was filled with swaying palm trees, balloons, games and Kona Ice treats. People took to the dance floor as the DJ pumped out family friendly music for the dances. Special thanks to school council members who worked to bring this event together for all to enjoy!
Fine Arts took centre stage with the production of Heist Quest. The hours of dedication from directors, actors, stage hands and the tech crew were evident in the excellent performances. We were thrilled to watch students take on their roles with enthusiasm and confidence. Bravo! A huge shout out to Mr. Berrigan and Mrs. Lehmann for taking our students to new heights!
Our Quebec Trip is finally here! After months of planning and hard work, 22 students and 4 staff left on an early flight to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Ottawa and Quebec. We hope the experiences are memorable and inspire a love of cultures and languages.
Badminton season filled the athletics calendar this month. Several students enjoyed learning and playing the game, friendly competition with other schools and attending tournaments. Congratulations to our athletes and coaches! Next up, track and field! We will keep you posted on dates.
We are in the final stretch of the year. Keeping up with assignments and routines is critical for our students to reach the finish line successfully! As the evenings get warmer and lighter, it is harder to stay focused on school projects and assignments. We appreciate the continued support from all of our families!
With appreciation,
Ms. Rita Marie Rahn (Principal)
Mrs. Shanda Dupras (Vice Principal)
May 13 (Rain Date: May 15)
We are excited to announce our upcoming Track Day for students in Grades 5–9, scheduled for Monday, May 13, with a rain-out date of Wednesday, May 15. To help make this day a success, we are looking for parent volunteers to assist with a variety of roles, including helping at event stations, acting as relief volunteers throughout the day, and providing general supervision around the track.
If you are available and willing to help out, please email Avril Steier at steiera@fsd38.ab.ca to let us know your availability. Your support is greatly appreciated and plays an important role in ensuring a fun and safe event for all students! Thank you in advance for your time and involvement.
- Students who turn 5 on or before December 31, 2025 are eligible for Kindergarten, while students who turn 4 on or before December 31, 2025 are eligible for Junior Kindergarten.
- All registrations are completed online through Edsembli.
- Families new to FSD will need to create an Edsembli Account and current families can add your child to your Family Portal! Please use the QR code or access the registration at Bit.ly/FSDNewStudent
At our school, we are committed to helping all students develop strong foundational literacy skills. Following the January Provincial Literacy Assessments, we identified Kindergarten to Grade 3 students who may benefit from additional support. These assessments highlighted students performing below the 25th percentile compared to same-age peers across the province.
To ensure no student is overlooked, teacher observations were also considered. This led to further reading assessments in March and early April. Our Learning Coach worked with identified students to evaluate their reading accuracy and comprehension, allowing us to group them by similar reading abilities.
After Spring Break, our Educational Assistants began working daily with these small groups to provide targeted literacy support. These sessions focus on essential reading skills such as:
Phonemic awareness
Sound blending
Word building
Reading and understanding decodable texts
These interventions will continue through the end of the school year. We will reassess student progress in June to measure growth and inform next steps. We are also looking for parent volunteers to help support literacy development in our Grade 1–5 classrooms. Volunteers can make a big impact by reading aloud with students and engaging them in meaningful conversations about texts.
If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Mrs. Angela Clarke, our Learning Coach, at clarkea@fsd38.ab.ca.
Together, we can make a meaningful difference in every child’s literacy journey!
🕵️♂️🎉 This past week, the halls of Heritage Heights were buzzing with curiosity and laughter as our teachers secretly took part in an Underground Spirit Week! Each day brought a new surprise—students were taught by undercover agents in dark shades, Hans and Franz pumped up the energy in gym class, and true Canadian pride shone through with staff rocking their finest Canadian tuxedos (yes, full denim!). Just when students thought they’d seen it all, a tropical breeze swept in with a wave of Hawaiian shirts and leis. The mystery, creativity, and school spirit kept everyone guessing and grinning—what a legendary week of fun and connection!
Student Attendance Emails and Phone Calls
The attendance line seems to be working well!
Please continue to:
- call if your child will be absent or late.
- use the student agendas and let your child know when they will be picked up early
- use the sign in/out sheet on the table inside the front door
Thanks for your assistance!
