KILLAM PUBLIC SCHOOL
June 20, 2025
Treaty Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that Killam Public School is on Treaty 6 territory - the ancestral and traditional land of many Indigenous groups. We are grateful for the animals, the water and the forests that provide us with many resources we use each day. We are thankful for the diverse opportunities that this land offers. We respect the land in which we gather on today.
Grade 5 (23-24)
Principal's Message
Here we are, days away from the end of this school year. As we close this chapter and begin to look forward to the next, we know we are faced with some staff changes. We are bidding a fond farewell and good luck to some key staff members whose absence will be felt:
Mrs. Hogman has been such a fantastic addition to the staff, fitting in seamlessly to any job asked of her. She is such a fun-loving and encouraging human who brightens our school every day.
Mr. Bailey will be missed by staff and students alike. He has played an essential role in school athletics and PE and embraced teaching math 5 this year.
Mrs. Freadrich will be moving on to a position as the Assistant Principal and Kindergarten teacher at Forestburg school. While all losses are big, this seems extra huge. Forestburg is lucky to have her.
As you know, planning for teaching assignments happens every spring as we anticipate what is to come next year. We are also very aware that enrollment can change over the summer as families come and go. Next year, we anticipate the following core assignments:
Kindergarten - we are excited to welcome Jaida Prichard
Grade 1/2 - Mrs. Borgel
Grade 3 - Ms. BP
Grade 4 Math, Science, Social Studies - Ms. Gibb
Grade 4/5 Language Arts - Ms. Gibb
Grade 5 Math, Science and Social Studies - Mrs. Pedersen
Grade 6 - Ms. Armitage
Grades 7, 8 and 9*
Social Studies and Math - Ms. Nielsen
Science and Grade 9 Language Arts - Mr. Gratrix
Grade 7/8 Language Arts - Mrs. Pedersen
*Grade 7/8 will be a split class for all core subjects with the exception of Math and Phys Ed
Phys Ed
Mrs. Pedersen: grade 4/5, grade 3 and some grade 1/2
Mrs. Nelson: grade 7 and some grade 1/2
Mr. Gratrix: grade 6 and grade 8/9
On Wednesday, June 25, we will host our Grade 9 Farewell and Junior High Awards Night at 7:30 pm in the gym. Please join us to celebrate.
On behalf of KPS staff, we hope everyone has a safe and memorable summer and we look forward to seeing you in the fall. To our Grade 9 students who are moving on next year, we wish you the best as you navigate an exciting new journey full of possibilities. We hope you will take with you fond memories and friendships made at KPS and the lessons you have learned along the way.
To our families, thank you for supporting us throughout the year. Without our amazing Parent Council, Parent Advisory and parent volunteers, our school would look very different. We are grateful for all you do!
Have a safe and memorable summer!
Grades K-6 Supply List
JH Supply List
Grade 9 Farewell and JH Awards Night
Transportation Registration for next year's grade 10s
PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENTS REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. All current grade 9 students will need to be registered for bussing to go to Sedgewick next year. To register, Parents/Guardians must access the BusPlanner Parent Portal.
Kindergarten Registration - NOW OPEN
If you have a child who will be attending KPS Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year please register https://www.brsd.ab.ca/families/registration. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
JH Golf
We had four students go to Golf Regionals on June 9, Duncan Kueber, Brittyn Delowsky, Kasey Miller and Tyson Hogman. Thank you to Mr. Bailey for coaching and to Mrs. Hogman for driving! Brittyn won gold for female JH Students! Congratulations Brittyn.
June Pawsitive Behaviour Winners
End of the Year Pawsitive Behaviour Winners
Grade 7 and 8 Field Trip to Activate and Monster Mini Golf
Grade 9 Field Trip
Grade 1 Field Trip to Iron Creek Museum
Kindergarten Field Trip to Boston Pizza and Miquelon Lake
Upcoming Events
June 23 - Gr. 6 Math PAT Part B, Grade 9 Math PAT Part B
June 24 - Gr. 9 Social PAT
June 25 - Gr. 9 Science PAT, Farewell set up and rehearsal and Farwell and Awards, Grade 4/5 Field Trip
June 26 - Farwell Clean up, Air Bands, LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
EXTRA INFORMATION
Summer Reading Club 2025
The Killam Public Library is happy to welcome you to this years’ Summer Reading Club!
Wednesdays from July 2nd until August 20th, 10am-11:30am
For kids aged 6 – 12yrs
Includes a craft/game activity and a snack.
Kids will keep track of the books they read in the log sheets
provided and small prizes will be given every week.
Program is intended to keep kids reading over the summer
There is no cost
You must register!
Registration forms will be available at the Killam Public Library or
you can register by contacting the Library via Facebook, or by phone 780-385-3032.
Library hours are: Mondays: 9-12 & 1-4, Wednesdays: 9-12 & 1-6, Fridays: 9-12 & 1-4.
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Killam Public School
Every Student, Every Day, A Success
Email: killam-aa@brsd.ab.ca
Website: https://killam.brsd.ab.ca/
Phone: 780-385-3690