Week of Oct. 19-23

Dear Parent & Guardian Community,

We invite all parents and guardians to join us for our next School Council Meeting on Oct. 20 at 6:45 pm.

The School Council is a wonderful way to stay informed, share your voice, collaborate with school staff, and help shape the educational experiences and activities that enrich our students' lives. Whether you are a regular attendee or brand new to the school, your input and perspective are always welcome!

Exciting Physical Education Update: Introducing Our "Swim Gym" Program!

We are thrilled to share an exciting enhancement to our Physical Education curriculum! Over the past year, our team has been hard at work planning a dynamic new off-site program, and we have officially solidified the gym facilities and certified coaching staff.

Moving forward, we are introducing a Swim Gym Program for students in Grades 1 through 6, operating on an alternating-year schedule:

• Gymnastics (Grades 1, 3, and 5): Students in Grades 1, 3, and 5 will have the opportunity to participate in off-site gymnastics classes. These alternative P.E. lessons will take place in a specialized gymnastics facility and will be led by certified gymnastics coaches to help students build balance, strength, and confidence in a safe, fun environment.

• Swimming (Grades 2, 4, and 6): Students in Grades 2, 4, and 6 will take part in our off-site swimming program, focusing on essential water safety, stroke development, and physical fitness.

By alternating these activities each year, every student will gain hands-on experience in both gymnastics and swimming during their time in elementary school!

We will also share additional details during our upcoming School Council Meeting, where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about this and other upcoming school initiatives.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting and working together to make this a fantastic school year!

Warm regards,

We kindly ask parents to make pre-arrangements with their children before school if their scheduled pick-up routine will be different. We have seen a significant increase in calls to our main office during the school day to pass messages along to students, which disrupts learning time in the classrooms. Planning ahead helps ensure our school day runs smoothly for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Wishing you and your family a cozy, joyful week ahead!

• Monday, Oct. 19 No School PD Day
• Tuesday, Oct. 20 Gr. 7 Fort Edmonton Field Trip
• Tuesday, Oct. 20 Gr. 2 Field Trip to Prairie Garden
• Tuesday, Oct. 20 Grade 4 Swimming Lessons
• Tuesday, Oct. 20 Gr. 4 Parent meeting for Drumheller Trip at 6:00 pm
• Tuesday, Oct. 20 School Council Meeting at 6:45 pm
• Wednesday, Oct. 21 Day 1 of Individual School Pictures
• Wednesday, Oct. 21 Sport & Fitness Elective at LRC
• Thursday, Oct. 22 Gr. 6 Swimming Lessons
• Thursday, Oct. 22 Day 2 of Individual School Pictures
• Thursday, Oct. 22 Wear Blue for Catholic Education Week
• Friday, Oct. 23 NO KINDERGARTEN Classes

• Monday, Oct. 26 Gr. 2 Swimming Lessons
• Tuesday, Oct. 27 Gr. 4 Swimming Lessons
• Wednesday, Oct. 28 Sport & Fitness elective at LRC
• Thursday, Oct. 29 Gr. 6 Swimming Lessons
• Thursday, Oct. 29 Fundscrip Fundraiser Due
• Thursday, Oct. 29 Parent Teacher Interviews
• Thursday, Oct. 29 Fundscrip Fundraiser Due

• Monday, Nov. 2 Gr. 2 Swimming Lessons
• Tuesday, Nov. 3 Gr. 4 Swimming Lessons
• Wednesday, Nov. 4 Sports and Fitness Elective at LRC
• Wednesday, Nov. 4 Outdoor Education Elective at LRC
• Wednesday, Nov. 4 Kindergarten In-school field trip
• Thursday, Nov. 5 Kindergarten In-school field trip
• Thursday, Nov. 5 Gr. 6 Swimming lessons
• Thursday, Nov. 5 Parent Teacher Interviews

Fall Break November 9-16, 2026. See you Tuesday, November 17, 2026

• Tuesday, Nov. 17 Gr. 4 Swimming lessons
• Tuesday, Nov. 17 School Council Meeting at 6:45 pm
• Wednesday, Nov. 18 Sports and Fitness Elective at Bowling
• Thursday, Nov. 19 Gr. 6 at City Hall

• Tuesday, Nov. 24 Picture retake day
• Wednesday, Nov. 25 Sports and Fitness Elective at LRC
• Thursday, Nov. 26 Gr. 6 at City Hall 6K & 6B

Calling all Grade 7 and 8 students! Get ready for the journey of a lifetime as we head to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick in May 2027. This immersive travel experience offers students an incredible hands-on opportunity to bring classroom learning to life—exploring Canada’s rich history, bilingual and multicultural traditions, and vibrant Atlantic heritage. From iconic coastal landmarks and historic sites to Acadian culture and local traditions, this trip promises inspiring discoveries and lifelong memories with classmates.

Get ready for two exciting days of skiing in the stunning Rocky Mountains at Nakiska Ski Area!

• Bus 1: Completely FULL!

• Bus 2 Waitlist: Filling up fast!

If your child wants to join, don't wait to get on the waitlist. Once we have enough students signed up for the second bus, a deposit will be required to lock in their spot.

Sign up soon so you don't miss out on this fantastic winter adventure!