KILLAM PUBLIC SCHOOL

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)

I’ve been a teacher since 2000 and have spent time teaching Kindergarten, Grade 1 and now Grade 3!

I am a mom of 5 kiddos - 1 still at KPS, 1 at CHSPS while 3 have graduated and moved on to work and university!

Some of my favorite things include downhill skiing with my family and summer road trips as far as I can convince my husband to pull the trailer!

As we finally welcome spring, there’s a sense of renewal and increase energy around the school! With more students walking, biking, or scootering to school, please remind your child about road safety—wearing helmets and using crosswalks.

A friendly reminder that we are a closed campus during the school day. Please speak with your child about the importance of staying on school property until they board their bus or are picked up at the end of the day.

Spring is also a busy season full of exciting events! Be sure to check the school calendar regularly, as new activities and important dates are being added often.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students safe and engaged.

Killam Public School Science Fair Rules 2025

Student Expectations:

• Create a project that showcases a science topic that you are interested in. Be creative!

• The project must fit on top of your desk.

• The project should have a poster to help explain the “science” behind your project.

• Students will present/answer questions about their project at the Fair on April 24.

• Have fun!

Parent Expectations:

• Assist your child in choosing and creating their science fair display/demonstration.

• Sign a permission form and return to the school.

• Ensure the project is at the school the morning of April 23.

• Attend the Science Fair if at all possible.

• Have fun!

Teacher Expectations:

• Answer questions from the students and parents in regards to the Science Fair

• Collect student permission forms

• Understand that parents are responsible for helping their child choose and create their project. If the parent indicates that they are unable to help their child please let Ms. Armitage or Mrs. Borgel know and a Jr. High student will be selected to be their mentor in order to complete the project.

• Provide an opportunity for your students to write invitations to give to parents, friends etc.

• Be flexible

• Coach your class in how to present and answering questions prior to the fair

• Help with set up and take down of the science fair

• Have fun!

Judging/Prizes:

• Each staff member will have 1 criteria given to them and will be asked to choose 1 student that fits that criteria best. A total of 15 prizes will be awarded.

Animals are not permitted at the school, however you may ‘report’ on your findings with pictures and information in your project about live animals.

Websites for Project Ideas

(these are not mandatory - just additional ideas if you are stuck!)

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-projects

https://www.education.com/resources/science-projects/

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.

On May 21 in the afternoon, KPS will be hosting their Success Starts Early Event for families of students entering kindergarten for the 25-26 school year. More details will be shared in April.

Parent Council Meeting

May 20, 2025
7 p.m. in Room 130

As 80% of children’s learning is visual, it is essential to emphasize the importance of scheduling an eye examination for all school aged children, and especially for kindergarten students as they begin their in-school learning years.

Early detection and intervention can significantly impact a child's educational journey. Alberta Health coverage is available for child’s eye exams up to age 19.

Kindergarten Eye See…Eye Learn™ Parent Brochure

BADMINTON

Badminton Practices

Tuesdays: 3:35 - 5 p.m.

Wednesdays: 3:35 - 5 p.m.

Thursdays: 3:35 - 5 p.m.

Most mornings a badminton coach is in the gym at 8 a.m. for a short practice before school.

Badminton Games

April 17 - Badminton Regionals - Bussing will be shared with Sedgewick

All Badminton charges will be put on accounts AFTER badminton season. Students will only be charged for meets they participated in and bussing used.

HANDBALL

Practices

Girls Handball - Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. at CHSPS

Boys Handball - Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at CHSPS

April 17 - JH Badminton Regionals

April 18 - 21 - Easter Weekend (Good Friday/ Easter Monday - NO SCHOOL)
April 24 - Travel Club Presentation to Board

April 24 - KPS Science Fair
April 30 - Tentative Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff

May 1 - Town Clean-up
May 2 - PD Day - NO SCHOOL
May 7 - Flower Pickup
May 8 - K-6 Farm Safety Presentation
May 13, 15 - Kindergarten Swim
May 19 - Victoria Day - NO SCHOOL
May 20-22 - Kindergarten Swim
May 23, 26-29 Grades 4-6 Swim
May 26 - Track Divisionals
May 29 - ELA 6 PAT (Part A), Grade 9 ELA PAT(Part A)
May 30 - Tentative Jump Rope for Heart Final Day
June 2-6 - Grades 1-3 Swimming Lessons

June 3 - Track Regionals

June 9-11 - Grade 9 Field Trip

June 9 - Golf Regionals

June 11- Grade 4 Field Trip

June 12 - Kindergarten Field Trip

June 13 - Elementary Track and Field

June 18 - Grade 5 Field Trip

June 19 - Last Day of Kindergarten

As part of the Scientists in School STEM Program, grade 4 students dissected owl pellets. They determined what their owl had eaten by examining the bones found inside the pellet. Funding for this program was provided by ATB Financial.

The Grade 7/8 Social class has been learning about the intercultural contact between the Spanish and the Aztecs in the 1500s. To liven up their learning, they created a re-enactment of the battle between the Spanish and the Aztecs. Take a look at the pictures of their learning in action!

Parent Council is hosting a yearbook cover contest. Any/all students may enter the contest by creating a cover design for this year's yearbook. Parent Advisory is sponsoring this contest and the winner will receive a free yearbook.

Please click the contact us link below to tell us what you think. Leave a comment, question or feedback. Your opinion helps!

Every Student, Every Day, A Success

Email: killam-aa@brsd.ab.ca
Website: https://killam.brsd.ab.ca/
Phone: 780-385-3690