MACKLIN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

I cannot believe we are at the end of the 2025–2026 school year. I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been a truly memorable journey. This year presented its share of challenges, but through those challenges our school community demonstrated remarkable resilience, perseverance, and care for one another. Time and again, our students, staff, families, and community came together to support one another, adapt, and continue moving forward with optimism and determination.

Despite the obstacles we faced, there was no shortage of reasons to celebrate. Our students embraced opportunities to connect, lead, and build school spirit through the outstanding work of our SADD and SRC groups. The spirit weeks they organized brought energy, laughter, and a strong sense of belonging to our school. We also celebrated the addition of our new playground, which has enhanced our school grounds.

This year, like so many in the past, was also marked by incredible generosity and community support. Our fundraising efforts exceeded expectations. Equally exciting were the many new learning experiences that took place throughout the year. From innovative classroom projects to hands-on activities and special events, our students were challenged to think, create, collaborate, and grow in meaningful ways.

As we head into summer, I want to thank our students for their hard work, our staff for their dedication, and our families for their continued support and partnership. Together, we have accomplished so much and have much to be proud of. I wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the fall for another exciting year.

Eldon Germann

Macklin School - Principal

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jenny Loehndorf for all of her time, effort, and hard work in giving the outside area in front of Macklin School a much-needed facelift. This is one area we know has needed attention, and we are hopeful that, with future fundraising efforts, we will be able to continue improving it even more down the road.

From trimming trees to staining benches, Jenny’s efforts have made a noticeable difference and have certainly not gone unnoticed. Her dedication and willingness to take time out of her busy schedule to help improve our school grounds are truly appreciated. The refreshed space has already made the area more welcoming and enjoyable for students, staff, and visitors alike.

We would also like to thank Mrs. Cook and Nash for taking care of planting and watering the flower pots. Their care and attention added a beautiful finishing touch to the area.

We are very grateful to everyone who contributes their time and effort to helping enhance our school community.

After many years of dedication to our school community, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Donna Fischer and Mrs. Suzette Hillis as they begin their retirement. Through their years teaching, they have inspired, encouraged, and supported countless students. Their kindness, commitment, and positive impact will be greatly missed. We wish them both all the best in this exciting new chapter and thank them for the many years they devoted to our school.

Macklin School would like to give a very warm welcome to our new grade 6 and 7 teachers, Miss. Krieger and Miss. Winterhalt! We are all very happy and excited to have you!

The Grade Five class was lucky to welcome two student teachers during the month of May. Miss Megan Sproule and Miss Taryn Ganser. Miss Ganser is in her final year of her degree and so she taught us about forces in science. We even did an egg drop experiment. Miss Sproule is finishing her second year and she helped us with many different assignments.

We loved having them both in our classroom and wish them the best of luck in their future teaching careers.

Mrs. Weinkauf

Thank you so much to Remi, Milo and Teddy Reinbold for donating $110.00 from their lemonade stand to our Macklin School Playground fundraising. Something to be very proud of!

Things look a little different in the library with the addition of brand-new shelving! This update has allowed for a reorganization of the space, with more flexible seating areas, creating a functional and welcoming environment. The refreshed layout encourages students to spend more time in the library, whether they are looking for resources, working on assignments, or simply enjoying a good book. We’re excited to see how students continue to use and enjoy the revitalized library space.

We are incredibly proud of Macklin School for its outstanding fundraising efforts in support of the Terry Fox Foundation. Our students, staff, and families came together to make a meaningful difference, demonstrating generosity, compassion, and community spirit.

Every contribution helps continue Terry Fox's dream of finding a cure for cancer, and your support shows what can be accomplished when we work together for a great cause.

Thank you, Macklin School, for your hard work and dedication. You have made our school and community proud! Let's try to continue to do this well in the years to come!

Check out the attachment below to see the letter from The Terry Fox Foundation.

On behalf of the students and staff of Macklin School, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Macklin Kinnette’s for their generous donation of Taco in a Bag lunches for every student in our school twice this year.

Your kindness and support were greatly appreciated and helped make a couple of our lunchtimes a special and enjoyable experience for everyone. Community organizations like the Macklin Kinnette’s play an important role in enriching the lives of our students, and we are grateful for your continued dedication to supporting youth in our community.

Thank you for your generosity and for making a positive difference at Macklin School!

The grade 4 class has been studying government in Social Studies and they had the great pleasure of hosting our MLA – Mr. Kim Gartner in class for a little Q and A session. The grade 4s had some great questions for Mr. Gartner and were very interested in how he became interested in working for the Provincial Government.

Mrs. Hillis

This year’s Jr. Badminton Team practiced on Mondays and Thursdays and hosted or travelled for league games on Wednesdays. On Tuesday, April 21st we travelled to Unity for Conference 4 playoffs, Rayelle Barr and Rylyne Sieben placed 3rd in girls doubles. It was a short but fun-filled season, thank you to all the players for your participation this year.

Mrs. Hillis

Back row: Lexie Kirzinger, Caydence Kohlman, Rayelle Barr, Rylyne Sieben, Declan Erker, Walker Dewald

Front row: Brittin Manchester, Brynn Germann, Lexy Cowie, Maiara Vokens

This month the grade 1-6 classes enjoyed an amazing performance of The Three Musketeers. Thank you Duffle Bag Theater, it was a blast!

The Phys Ed 20 and 30 classes took an exciting field trip to Edmonton to watch the Oilers play. It was an unforgettable experience and a highlight of the semester for many!

The grade 8 class recently travelled to Unity for Talk to youth live.

The grade 6 class recently enjoyed a trip to the Macklin Trout Pond to release fish. In June, we are excited to return and have the chance to catch some of the fish we helped release! We would like to extend a big thank you to Macklin Wildlife for providing our students with this memorable experience.

Miss. Krieger

Grad- June 20

Awards Day- June 22

Last day of classes- June 26

Are you attending a summer camp focused on dance, music, visual art, or drama? This is for you!