The PAW Print
Fri, October 30, 2026
A huge thank you goes out to our fantastic Fundraising Committee for hosting such an incredible Family Halloween Dance! From spooky-good dance moves to clever, creative, and unbelievable costumes, it was a fun-filled evening for our entire school community. We are deeply grateful for all the hard work, planning, and energy that went into making the night such a success.
We would also like to extend a special shoutout to one of our key event sponsors, The Canadian Brewhouse (Jensen Lakes Team). Their generous support made a massive difference—thank you so much to the team at The Canadian Brewhouse for donating many of our concession items and giving their valuable time to help out at the event!
Thank you to all the families who came out, dressed up, and helped make this Halloween celebration one to remember.
Have a spooky weekend!
Week of Nov 2 - 6
- Tues, Nov 3 - Running Room Indoor Games Practice (7:50am SAM Gym)
- Tues, Nov. 3 - Parent Teacher Interviews (4-8pm)
- Wed, Nov. 4 - SAM Chorus Rehearsal (8am in Music Room)
- Wed, Nov. 4 - Cupcake Day
- Wed, Nov. 4 - Grade 6 Volleyball Practice (Lunch Recess SAM Gym)
- Wed, Nov. 4 - Running Room Indoor Games Practice (Afternoon Recess SAM Gym)
- Wed, Nov. 4 - Grade 6 Immunizations (MUST have signed parent consent)
- Wed, Nov. 4 - Parent Teacher Interviews (4-8pm)
- Thurs, Nov 5 - Grade 6 Volleyball Practice (Lunch Recess in SAM Gym)
- Thurs, Nov 5 - Running Room Indoor Games Practice (Afternoon Recess SAM Gym)
- Fri, Nov. 6 - Remembrance Day Assembly (10:30am in SAM Gym)
- Fri, Nov. 6 - HOT LUNCH (Wayback Burgers)
Spooky Science
Grade 1 students conduct science experiments with candy corn
Art Cards
All SAM students created incredible art for our Art Card Fundraising Activty.
Place Value "Turkeys"
Grade 2 students learn to represent numbers in different ways.
Parent-student-teacher conferences are a vital part of building a strong connection between home and school to support your child’s learning and growth. We look forward to connecting with you on Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Click here to book your interviews: SAM Parent Teacher Interviews. The booking portal closes on Monday, Nov. 2nd at 6pm.
These meetings will also be an opportunity for our teachers to share your child's results from the September provincial Literacy and Numeracy Screeners, as well as connect about any Individual Learning Plans or Individual Program Plans.
Please join us on Friday, November 6th at 10:30am as our SAM community pays our respects and expresses our gratitude to the brave men and women who have made unimaginable sacrifices for our freedom and peace. Each year it is important that we come together to remember and commemorate the courage and selflessness of those who served, and those who continue to serve, in our armed forces and peace keeping missions.
Students and community members who participate in service organizations (such as Cadets, Scouts, Girl Guides, or junior emergency services) are warmly invited to wear their official uniforms to the ceremony.
Our Board of Trustees have an annual tradition of asking for student entries for the Trustees' holiday artwork card contest. Deadline for entries to be submitted to the front office is November 20th or you can email your entry directly to communciations@spschools.org.
For more details regarding the context, please visit: Holiday Artwork Card Contest.
Thank you to all the families who participated in our round table 'Family Voice' discussions. This evening is always a wonderful way to connect with families and learn more deeply about their experiences at SAM and what is valued by our community. For more information about what was shared by the families who attended, click here: Family Voice "What You Shared".
Based on your feedback, our School Council will pursue further conversations in our upcoming meeting about: What information helps parents understand how their child is learning?
What helps you understand how your child is progressing and what helps you know how to support them?
- What do you most want to know about your child's learning?
- What information helps you understand where they're doing well and where they're struggling?
- When and how is that information most useful to you?
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, Nov 19th
🕔 Time: 7-8 pm
📍 Location: SAM School Library
We are so excited to have all of our SAM students performing during concerts in December! Please check the schedule carefully and mark your calendar with the date and times when your child’s class is performing.
Wednesday, December 9th
12:45 pm & 6:00 pm
KDreger(PM) & KBowen
1Provost & 2Boughen
3Bilodeau & 3Mitchell
10:30 am & 7:00 pm
4Owens & 4Lastwika
5Larocque
6Girard & 6Ringuette
SAM Chorus
Handbell Choir
Thursday, December 10th
10:30 am & 6:00 pm
KDreger(AM) & 1Mackay
1Phillips & 2Raven
2Smolley & 3Taranko
12:45 pm & 7:00 pm
4/5Robertson & 4/5Sheppard
5Elliott
6Friedenthal & 6Letendre
SAM Chorus
Handbell Choir
Interested in learning more? Visit the division's website for information about the role and how to become a candidate.
Our Student Leadership Team planned a fun and messy Pumpkin Pull Relay! Teams passed a pumpkin down the line, working together to see who could get the most pumpkin guts out. It was a fantastic way to bring some Halloween fun to SAM!
A huge thank-you to Salisbury Greenhouse for generously donating 20 pumpkins for this event! We are so grateful for community partners who help make learning and school events extra special.
